Lightning Flower || A ZenNezu Story ||⚡️🌸

When The Puzzle Pieces Fall In Place(Zenitsu's Eyes)

The week fortunately went by. It was finally the weekend. I was trying to get my chores done as quickly as possible so that I could meet Nezuko at the park. She's been wanting me to come to her place to meet her dad for a while. I felt bad that I couldn't come over due to homework and I wanted to come this time for.

Gramps: Zenitsu, what's with the hurry? It's not like I give you a lot of chores or something.

Me: Sorry, Gramps! The sooner I get finish, the sooner I get to see Nezuko at her place.

Gramps: Nezuko, huh. I knew you felt something for her.

Me: *Blushes* Gramps, its not like that. Nezuko and I are just friends.

Gramps: Hah, that's how I saw your grandmother. And now look where I am. I have a grandson.

I rolled my eyes. Ever since I told Gramps all about Nezuko, he's been teasing me non-stop on how I feel something for her. He technically wasn't wrong. I did like Nezuko a lot. She was funny, kind and very creative. But I couldn't help but wonder what was going on in her personal life. As I much as I wanted to respect her privacy, I just wanted to know why she always gets sad for no reason when we start talking about certain things. It was becoming very clear that something or someone important to her left her life and made it hard for her to move on alone.

But that wouldn't be a problem today. I finished up my chores, bid Gramps goodbye and went on my way to meet Nezuko in the park. Finally there, I saw her waiting for me with her guitar and checkered-green ascot that was totally disrespecting her pink.

Nezuko: *Smiling* There you are, Zenitsu! Let's go!

I followed Nezuko out of the park and towards her apartment. It was pretty nice for an apartment I gotta say. To be honest, I was pretty nervous to meet Nezuko's Dadgoku. What kind of person was he? Was he strict? Was he funny? Did he make dad jokes? Does he embarrass her?

Me: Nezuko, what is your dad like?

Nezuko: Oh, you're going to love him, Zenitsu! He's very wise, and he's just as funny. You should try his cooking. It's the bomb!

We reached Nezuko's apartment room. 306. She started shuffling through her pockets for I'm guessing her apartment key. Once she found it, she used it to get me inside the apartment.

Nezuko: *Yelling* Dad, we're home!

Suddenly, a tall guy with yellow and red hair hair appeared out of nowhere. He had a bright expression on his face with fortunately made me feel good inside.

???: Young Nezuko, you're back!

Nezuko: *Nods head* Mmmhmm. Zenitsu, this is Dadgoku. Dadgoku, this is Zenitsu Agatsuma.

Dadgoku: Oh, so he's the boy you were telling me about the other day. *Extends hand of friendship* Nice to meet you, young Agatsuma!

Me: *Shakes hand of friendship* Nice to meet you too, Dadgoku! *Looks around* Is it just the two of you living here?

Nezuko: *Sighs all sadly* Unfortunately, yes.

There she goes with that sad look on her face. Seriously, cheer up, Nezuko! What could possibly be on her mind?

Dadoku: Well, don't be a stranger! Come on in. We've been expecting you!

Nezuko's father welcomed me into their humble home. For an apartment, it was sure cozy and big enough for the two of them. Their kitchen was nice and clean, their living room made me feel right at home and their balcony even looked nice.

Me: Nice apartment, you guys!

Nezuko: Oh, it's nothing. We're planning to move to the suburbs where we can get a much nicer house. *To Dadgoku* Isn't that right, Dadgoku?

Dadgoku: *Nods head* Uh huh! I actually have some good news, young Nezuko. I just got a promotion at my job.

Nezuko: You did? What position?

Dadgoku: Assistant manager. I'll be paid much better which means I'll be one-step closer to buying that building. Then, I can start decorating the place and hiring. It's going to take a while, but I know I can get there.

Nezuko: Hooray, I can't wait, Dadgoku!

Dadgoku: *Laughs* Me either, but that's enough about my business. Young Agatsuma here is our guest. Can you get some board games while I quickly whip something up?

Nezuko: *Smiles* Of course. *To me* Zenitsu, make yourself at home.

I couldn't help but did as she said. It was a very nice apartment. While Nezuko roamed around the apartment for some board games, I could smell something good from the kitchen. Of course, I also wanted to explore a bit. Not in a nosy way of course. I just wanted to take a look at their place.

So soon enough, I found myself walking around the place. Everything about the apartment gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling. It wasn't long until I found myself walking down their hallway. This is where some things started adding up. There was a shelf in the hallway. It had some books, small decor and photos. While it seemed normal, there was something off about the photos. While I recognized Nezuko and her Dadgoku, there was another guy with them. A guy I never met before. He had long, curly burgundy(I finally looked it up)hair in a pony tail, red eyes and he was wearing some familiar green checkered attire. What more, he was even wearing the checkered green ascot Nezuko always wear. He was even with her and Dadgoku in the other photos. From the moment they were little kids to the time they became teens. Was he somehow connected to Nezuko? If he was, then where is he? Is he the reason she always seem sad? Did he do something to find her?

???: *Sigh* I guess you'd find out soon.

Jeez, Nezuko scared me. She definitely saw me gazing at her family photos. I didn't mean to get into her personal stuff. I just couldn't help it, but that's no excuse.

Me: I...I'm sorry, Nezuko. It was wrong at me to look at the photos.

Nezuko: (Sad) No, that's okay! You don't have to apologize I guessing you're wondering what happened to him. Are you?

Me: (Nervous) Well, yes, I guess. I've never seen this red-headed person before, but it seems like you've known him all your life. *Pause* Is he the reason you're always so sad? What did he do to hurt you?

Nezuko: (Worried) No, he did nothing at all to hurt me? (Even sadder) He would never hurt me? *Tears forming*

I didn't mean to upset her. I can't believed that I assumed that the red-head in her life was a total monster while she's views him as a the total opposite.

Me: (Worried) Please don't cry, Nezuko! I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. *Feels bad* Do you mind if you can tell me happened to him?

Nezuko: *Sighs* I have to go to the very beginning, but yes. Zenitsu, I think its time I tell you why I always seem so sad. Let me tell you about this red-head, my brother, Tanjiro Kamado.