No Demons AU

Sanemi was the best damn mechanic in town. Most days, he could be found in his garage — sleeves rolled up, hands stained with grease, a wrench in one hand and a cigarette dangling from his lips. He didn’t care much for people; engines were easier to understand.

That was, until the day someone new moved to town.

As usual, Sanemi was half-buried beneath a car, the hood propped open while he tuned the engine. The low hum of tools filled the air — so much so that he didn’t notice the door creak open behind him.

“Hello?” a voice called softly.

Sanemi grunted, pushing himself out from under the car. His eyes flicked up — and for a moment, his usual sharpness faltered. Standing there was someone he’d never seen before. Simple, unassuming… but undeniably pretty.