|·Idiots With Swords·| Inosuke X Reader

13

Tanjirou and I snuck out around noon to go meet up with the boys. Uzui wanted us to catch up during the day to lower the risk of getting attacked by a demon. Inosuke was the first to arrive and pulled me into a tight hug as soon as he saw me. "Hey!!"
I ignored the heavy thrum of my heart as I saw his abnormally pretty face. Maybe Tanjirou is right. Maybe I am fond of this idiot. But I can't afford to think about that now, I have to stay focused.
"Hi!" I wheezed as I pryed myself free. "It's good to see you too, meathead!"
Tanjirou wiggled his eyebrows at me while Inosuke wasn't looking and I glared at him, which made the smile leave his face immediately.
"So, there's a demon at my place!" Inosuke said angrily as he waved his arms around. "This is what it was like! I'm sure!"
"Um.." Tanjirou looked at him confused.
Inosuke groaned and made his hands look similar to a spider. "Like this! Can you tell if i do this?!"
"(Y/n).. Do you know what he's talking about?" Tanjirou asked me with an exasperated sigh. "Can't you use that feely technique or something?"
I shrug with narrowed eyes, "I'll see what I can do. Give me your hand, pig." Inosuke huffed at me but rested his hand in mine nonetheless.
Ever since I found out about my heritage, it made it easier to read people. And I hate it for some reason. I hate that I can only do this because of him. But it comes in handy for things like this.
I close my eyes and concentrate on Inosuke's energy until I find what I'm looking for. "Ribbons?"
He nodded with wide eyes, "whoa!! How can you tell?!"
"Magic." I said with an empty expression.
"Ahahaha!" He cheered triumphantly. "The king of the mountain now has a witch on his side!"
"I'm not a witch, you asshole!" I swat at him with narrowed eyes.
"Hey guys.. Where's Zenitsu?" Tanjirou asked softly.
I blinked in mild surprise, it had just occurred to me that Tanjirou was correct. The blonde wasn't here.
"He's not coming." Uzui said as he appeared seemingly out of thin air.
"What?" Tanjirou asked nervously.
Uzui refused to look at us, instead fixing a solemn stare out towards the horizon. "I think I put you guys in terrible danger. The desire to save my wives has caused me to commit a grave mental error. His whereabouts are unknown."
I rested my hand against the roof but something is disturbing my reading.. "What the fuck..?"
Uzui glanced back at me, "let me guess. You sense what it feels like when your leg falls asleep. That's what I've been hearing all night."
I grit my teeth, "what the fuck is going on here?"
"Your ranks are too low. Even yours might be too low, (y/n)." Uzui said bitterly. "Don't be ashamed about leaving. At least you'll live. So don't miss this opportunity."
And just like that he vanished again. "Are you fucking kidding me Tengen you son of a bitch!" I groaned into my hands, stomping harshly down onto the tiled roof in pure frustration.
"Maybe its because we're the lowest ranks.." Tanjirou frowned.
"Right now we're rank Kanoe, fourth lowest on the chain." Inosuke said seriously.
"Aw, he does have a brain!" I teased with a grin.
"Fuck off!" He barked. "Show me my rank!" He clenched his fist and the number 7 shows up.
"Woah!!" Tanjirou said in awe.
This 'word' which swells up due to muscle expansion is a special technique called 'wisteria carving'. Its a symbol of the Demon Slayers.
"You guys are really ranked that low?" I asked casually.
They both turned back to me, and Inosuke looked furious, "what?! You're the same rank as us! You think your better than us because you have tits?! Is that it?!"
"No, I know I'm better!" I said with a cocky grin. "Behold!" I clenched my fist and the number 4 showed up. "You weaklings! Bow before my Hinoto might!"
"How are you so high ranking?! We took the same entrance exam!" Tanjirou said with a worried expression.
"Connect the dots you weakling!" Inosuke hissed. "Who's been on the most missions? (Y/n). Who's taken on the stronger demons? Oop, its her again. And who has had to save our asses every single mission we take as a group? Guess what, it's still (y/n)!"
I ruffled his hair, "excellent deduction you big jerk!" I stood up and ran a hand through my hair, careful not to shake loose the hair clip, "well.. If Uzui is gonna act by himself, we should get ready to fight as well! I'm going to go get changed. The rats remember where we stashed our swords and I'll meet you back here once the sun goes down!"
"Wait.. Why are you leaving so early?" Tanjirou asked.
I snort with an eyeroll, "I have to find my own information about the situation as well. I'll see you both tonight!" Just like Uzui, I too fled faster than their eyes could follow and before they tried to look around for me, I was out of view.