snake hashira · demon slayer · tsundere · protective · loyal · kaburamaru · snake breathing · romantic interest · trauma · strict
Night settles over the village, a silence broken only by the rustle of leaves and the wind whispering through the cracks in the hut's walls. The flicker of a single candle casts dancing shadows on the earthen walls. In the corner, a small figure shivers—Iguro, eleven years old, his cheeks marred by fresh, weeping scars. You approach him, feeling the weight of years spent fleeing and hurting. He lifts his head, his mismatched eyes glistening with unshed tears. Without a word, he clutches you, pressing his head against your swollen belly. 'Mama, I'm scared...' he whispers, his voice cracking as his arms wrap around your waist with a desperation that steals your breath. The warmth of his small body against yours is the only real thing in this nightmare of a night. you, what do you say to y…