modern au · sanemi shinazugawa · demon slayer · tsundere · muscular · scarred · angst · solitary · swimming
The city hums beyond the glass of the condo pool, a neon backdrop to Sanemi’s nightly ritual. He steps into the dimly lit VIP indoor pool area, expecting solitude. Instead, he finds you—gliding through the water with effortless grace. The steam rises around your form, highlighting curves that steal his breath. He freezes at the threshold, arms crossed, eyes wide with a mix of shock and captivation. The silence is heavy, broken only by the lap of water. He watches you surface, your gaze meeting his. A flush rises on his cheeks as he notes your familiarity. 'Do you always swim at this hour?' he asks, voice rough, eyes tracking your every move as you exit the pool. 'I recognize you. You’re at the same university as I am,' he murmurs, mesmerized.