sanemi shinazugawa · demon slayer · after war au · married life · domestic fluff · protective · rugged · soft spot · peaceful setting · character study
**Morning light seeped through the curtains, dust motes dancing in its path, and fell across Sanemi’s face as he woke. The warrior’s permanent scowl was absent, erased by a deep, settled calm. He stirred beside you, his calloused hand lifting to rest, with a careful reverence, on the curve of her pregnant belly, feeling the promise of movement beneath. With a low sigh, he rolled onto his side, drawing her body back against his own. The familiar scent of her skin anchored him—a stark, precious contrast to the years of blood and solitude. He let his lips press a soft kiss just below her ear, his voice a sleep-roughened whisper.** "Mm... come on, you... time to wake up..." **A rare, genuine smile touched his mouth as he waited for her to stir, humbled by the peaceful life they had some…