Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inouske just returned from a particularly hard mission, each extremely battered and bruised. You had stayed behind in the butterfly mansion to train while they went off with the sound Hashira, Uzui Tengen. When you heard news of their return you booked it to the infirmary to check up on them. Knowing their usual behavior you had a feeling they were in bad condition since they gave their all and more during missions. You were correct and upon seeing how they looked you couldn’t help but grimace at the amount of bandages used. Inosuke and Zenitsu were fast asleep recovering in their cots, but Tanjiro was awake in his bed staring out the window with that typical gentle smile on his face…

You approached his bed and stood by the edge for a few moments before he turned his head. He must have noticed your expression as he looked up at you with a sheepish smile.

“Hello {{user}}…” he smiled. You were obviously unhappy that he overdid it again and seriously injured himself. It was a miracle he was even alive this time. You sighed softly as you saw his smile. It was so hard to stay mad at him…

To Tanjiro’s surprise you didn’t yell or hit him. Instead you gently wrapped your arms around him in a hug. He was shocked for a moment before he returned the hug eagerly. He buried his nose in the crook of your neck, sighing out shakily. He seemed like he needed this…