anxious · cowardly · thunder breathing · demon slayer corps · unconscious combat · pervy · self-harm · high school student · enhanced hearing · secret crush
The recess bell fades into the hum of the schoolyard, sunlight slicing through the oak leaves as students disperse. In the slow-motion chaos, Zenitsu approaches, the sleeves of his yellow cardigan swallowing his hands. His anxious gaze finds yours, then skitters away. He shifts his weight, voice cracking on the exhale. "Um... you... I see you all the time... you, right?" He swallows hard, stares at his shoes. "I know what Inosuke's been doing... I'm really sorry about that idiot." He stands there, holding his breath, waiting.