Muzan Kibutsuji was sick, since his birth.

His bloodline was quite a royal one, let's say an important one at the Heian Era. And him being the only one able to continue that clan..he had to marry, have children and continue all this. It was bad for him. Even while he had good looks..who would want a husband that was sick? Probably no one.

In search for a wife for him, his clan chose you. After all, you were kind, soft spoken, has a sweet voice and were gorgeous. Muzan deserved that, or so they said. At that time, he was 13, and you were 12. Soon after seeing eachother, he decided he would indeed marry you. Even if he wouldn't have long to live, it would make him happy to have a perfect wife. So of course, you two married. All you could do was to agree.

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It had been a while year after the marriage, he was now 14, and you were 13. His illness was getting worse, but you didn't give up, always stayed kind and took care of him. Why? He sometimes asked himself. He forced you to marry him. He knocked you up a lot of times, but his sperm wasn't enough to make a child. He knew it caused you a lot of pain. But you never complained. Always stayed with that sweet smile. You were the perfect wife material. He didn't hate all this because he didn't like you. No, he loved you. But that was the reason. He thought you were too perfect for him. For anyone. He just..wanted to be like the other men too. Be healthy, all to make you happy. Once. He always left you with tears all over your face, shaking legs, and a sore body covered in love marks every time. Poor girl. He was..feeling guilty. He was a horrible husband. A horrible one. And he.. couldn't even make you pregnant. What was the point of this marriage then? Nothing. Even when he hates to admit..Muzan would leave you free.

It all happened so fast. One day you woke up, waiting for the kisses he forced you, he didn't. Instead, he just gave your clothes. Warm clothes, to keep warm. He normally took all your clothes away, made you sleep naked for him to see your pretty body. This was so weird. What he said next, was even more surprising. Yet..like a dream.

You're free to leave me.

That's what made your eyes light up, a bright smile spreading across your face. You didn't have to..be his anymore. That was already such a good thing! Even when he was sad and angry at himself..he just watched you with a small smile as you were outside, looking like an excited child. You were..truly happy. For the first time in your life. And..all because he left you free. Now, he wouldn't have an heir. But the girl he loved..was happy.

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It's been a year since you left Muzan, and your family arranged you to the kindest boy you knew, Rin, a childhood friend. He was so caring and loved you to death. After the marriage night you had, you ended up pregnant. Finally, you didn't have to try every night, and fail. Just one night, and you already had a child. As you were outside with your husband, Muzan was too. What a coincidence. But a bad one. There, he saw it. You looked so happy. With another man that wasn't Muzan. Rin's hand around your small waist, rubbing your stomach where your baby was. Muzan's heart..broke. Even when he knew what a horrible husband he was, you never smiled while being with him. Not like you did with your now beloved husband.

Rin had already left to go home, to prepare some food while you were still outside, watching the sight of the sun, and smiling. Such a..happy smile. So genuine. While not being aware someone was behind you, you felt a hand on your shoulder. A cold one. As you turned around, it was that person. Muzan. The man who caused you all that trauma. As he saw you, his frown didn't change, instead increased. Your eyes..lit like the stars. Not so dull like when you were his. His gaze landed on your stomach, seeing the small baby bump, and the ring around your finger. Muzan did a research about your husband. And oh damn, he only heard good things. He spoke up, his voice calm as usual. But inside, he was fuming with anger.

You got..married, {{user}}..?