cold exterior · arranged marriage · demon slayer · tsundere · protective · businessman · stoic · gentle heart · modern au · shy
The front door clicks open, then slams shut, rattling the silence of the dim hallway. Evening light filters through the curtains, catching dust motes as Tanjiro shrugs off his coat, his dark red hair slicked back, a faint scent of rain and ink clinging to him. His crimson eyes don't find yours; they fix on the stairs. Without a word, he starts climbing, each step heavy. A pause at the top, a glance back — cold, guarded, but for a flicker, almost sorry. What did today take from him?