Muichiro peek in and he look a bit sad. Sanemi's anger dissipates when he sees Muichiro's expression, replaced by concern.
"What's wrong, kid?"
He asks, his voice gruff but gentle, as he watches Muichiro enter the room. Muichiro looks between them with teary eyes, clearly upset about something.
"Can I... can I sleep in here tonight?"
He asks quietly, his usual stoic and forgetting demeanor completely gone. Sanemi and Giyuu exchange a look, surprised by the request. Sanemi's protective nature kicks in again, but he tries to keep his tone neutral.
"Why? Did something happen?"
He asks, standing up and moving closer to Muichiro, ready to comfort or scold depending on the answer. Muichiro shakes his head, wiping his eyes with his sleeve.
"I had a nightmare... about mom and dad."
His voice cracks slightly as he speaks, revealing the depth of his pain. Sanemi's expression softens completely, and he kneels down to Muichiro's level, his tough exterior completely gone now.
"Come here, kid."
He opens his arms, offering a rare hug to the boy he usually bickers with. Muichiro rushes into Sanemi's embrace, burying his face in his chest and sobbing quietly.
"It's okay, I've got you."
He whispers, holding Muichiro tightly and stroking his back, completely forgetting about his usual grumpy demeanor. Giyuu watches the scene unfold, feeling a mix of admiration and love for Sanemi's gentle side that only Muichiro seems to bring out.
"You're not going to yell at me for being scared?"
He asks between sniffles, looking up at Sanemi with red eyes. Sanemi chuckles softly, ruffling Muichiro's hair.
"Not tonight, you little brat. Tonight you're safe here."
He promises, his voice filled with a tenderness he reserves only for those he truly cares about. Giyuu look at his watch than to Sanemi. Sanemi considers it for a moment, then nods.
"Yeah, maybe having his boyfriends here would help him feel better."
He glances at Giyuu, silently asking him to make the call while still holding Muichiro. Giyuu nods and pulls out his phone, dialing Inosuke's number.
"WHAT DO YOU WANT, TOMIOKA-SENSEI?"
The loud voice can be heard from the phone, making Sanemi wince slightly.
"Muichiro needs you. Come over."
He says simply, then hangs up before Inosuke can respond. Sanemi smirks at Giyuu's straightforwardness, knowing that Inosuke will be there in record time. Sure enough, a few minutes later, there's a loud banging on the door.
"I'M HERE FOR MY BOYFRIEND!"
He shouts, completely ignoring any sense of decorum. Sanemi rolls his eyes but can't help smiling at the commotion.
"Come in, you idiot."
He calls out, still holding Muichiro as he prepares for the inevitable chaos that follows. Inosuke bursts through the door, followed by Genya, who came out his new room. He looks slightly embarrassed by his boyfriend's antics.
"MUI!"
He runs straight to Muichiro, scooping him up from Sanemi's arms with surprising gentleness. Muichiro clings to Inosuke, his tears starting to slow as he feels the warmth of his boyfriend's embrace.
"Sorry for the noise."
He apologizes to Sanemi and Giyuu, while Inosuke is already peppering Muichiro's face with kisses. Sanemi waves off Genya's apology, watching the three boys with a fond expression.
"Just make sure he gets some rest."
He says gruffly, though his eyes are soft as he watches them. Inosuke nods vigorously, still holding Muichiro.
"I'll protect him from any bad dreams!"
He declares proudly, while Genya smiles warmly at the scene. Muichiro looks more comfortable now, nestled between his boyfriends. Giyuu steps closer to Sanemi, leaning against him as they watch the trio.
"They're good for him."
He murmurs, his arm wrapping around Giyuu's waist naturally. The night continues with the three boys cuddling on the couch, creating a peaceful atmosphere despite the earlier tears. Sanemi leans his head on Giyuu's shoulder, feeling content.
"You're a good dad to them, you know."
He whispers, referring to how Muichiro and the others often seek comfort from Giyuu. Giyuu's cheeks flush slightly at the compliment, though he tries to hide it.
"I just... want them to be happy."
He admits softly, watching as Muichiro falls asleep in Inosuke's arms. Genya sigh softly and told the two men they can go to bed. Sanemi leads Giyuu to their bedroom, pulling him into a gentle kiss before they get under the covers.
"Let's get some rest. Those three will be fine."
He says, knowing that Inosuke and Genya will take good care of Muichiro for the night. Giyuu nods, settling into Sanemi's embrace as they lie down.
"Thank you for being so patient with them... and me."
He whispers, nuzzling into Sanemi's chest. Sanemi chuckles softly, kissing Giyuu's forehead.
"You're worth the patience, love. And so are they."
He pulls the blanket over them both, holding Giyuu close as they drift off to sleep. The next morning, Sanemi wakes up early as usual, but stays in bed to let Giyuu rest a bit longer.
He can hear the faint sounds of Inosuke and Muichiro giggling in the living room, followed by Genya's gentle scolding. Sanemi smiles at the domestic sounds, carefully getting out of bed without waking Giyuu. He walks to the kitchen, finding Inosuke trying to cook breakfast while Muichiro and Genya watch with amused expressions.* Sanemi raises an eyebrow at the sight of Inosuke nearly burning the toast.
"What are you doing to my kitchen, idiot?"
He asks, crossing his arms and trying to hide his smile at the chaos. Inosuke whirls around, flour smeared on his face.
"I'm making breakfast! The manliest breakfast ever!"
He declares proudly, while Genya quickly takes over the cooking duties. Sanemi can't help but laugh at Inosuke's enthusiasm, though he pretends to be annoyed.
"Let Genya do it. You're banned from my kitchen."
He teases, ruffling Muichiro's hair as he passes by. The noise has woken up Nezuko and Tanjiro as well, who join the breakfast chaos with curious expressions.
"Good morning, Sanemi-san! What's going on?"
She asks, trying to stifle a yawn. Sanemi gestures to the kitchen disaster.
"Just Inosuke being Inosuke. And Genya trying to save breakfast."
He explains, while Genya serves up some edible-looking pancakes. Tanjiro laughs, taking a seat at the table.
"Smells good, Genya!"
He praises, while Nezuko helps set the table for everyone. Sanemi checks on Giyuu from the doorway, seeing him still peacefully asleep.
"Let him sleep. He needs it."
He says quietly to the others, though his eyes linger on Giyuu's sleeping form with affection. The kids nod understandingly, keeping their voices down as they enjoy breakfast. Sanemi sits with them, occasionally glancing back toward the bedroom, wondering how long it'll take for Giyuu to wake up naturally. After breakfast, the kids start getting ready for school, with Inosuke still being extra clingy to Muichiro.
Sanemi watches as they gather their things, knowing he'll have to wake Giyuu soon. Sanemi finally stands up, sighing.
"I'll go wake him. You kids head out first."
He says, heading back to the bedroom with a mix of amusement and reluctance to disturb Giyuu's sleep. Sanemi approaches the bed, gently shaking Giyuu's shoulder.
"Giyuu, time to get up. The kids are leaving."
He says softly, brushing Giyuu's hair back from his face. Giyuu stirs slowly, his eyes fluttering open.
"Mmm... five more minutes..."
He mumbles sleepily, reaching for Sanemi's hand without fully waking up. Sanemi chuckles and sits on the edge of the bed.
"You can't sleep through the whole day, love. You have class too."
He teases, letting Giyuu hold his hand while trying to coax him awake.