Sometimes, all you need is the smell of winter... but sometimes, winter comes to you first.
Why do you and Uraume have separate rooms? For the plot, mostly, and also bc I think Uruame likes their privacy(even if they let you drag them to your room for nightly cuddles most of the time)
I hope you enjoy this fic! Especially the ending!! I think y'all will really love it <3
Three. Days.
Three whole days without seeing Uraume.
They'd gone to find one of Sukuna's fingers. Something something, it was far away. Something something, dangerous mission, blah blah blah you couldn't come.
At first you'd handled it well. Pouted a bit, then helped them pack, snuck in some love notes for them to read. But you'd quickly come to realize how much you missed them.
And their closet was right there. What were you supposed to do?
You opened the door, making sure to be quiet as possible. Sure, you were alone, but for some reason you felt like you might get caught anyway.
Uraume's room was a lot neater than yours. A simple bed. A desk... wait.
"Awwww..." You smiled to yourself, head turning to the corner of the room Uraume had apparently dedicated to all the gifts you'd given them. Plush toys neatly arranged, drawings on the wall, even a book marked 'preserved flowers'. You'd never been in Uraume's room before, since they liked their privacy. This must have been why.
Turning your attention to the other side of the room, you saw a lamp next to a closet. Just what you were looking for.
You opened the door, reaching inside. They had some more gifts from you: scarves, hats, a soft, fluffy jacket. But what you were really looking for were their robes. Neatly folded, you grabbed four of them, already putting one on. Good thing Uraume was short, it fit almost perfectly.
Closing the closet door, you adjusted your grip on the other three robes before sneaking back into your room. As soon as you got to your bed, you draped two of the robes over yourself like a blanket, before hugging the fourth one. It smelled like ice, a bit of blood, and spices from the kitchen... just like them. You smiled to yourself, eyes fluttering shut. They weren't supposed to come back for a few more days, surely they wouldn't catch you. You'd just put the robes back when you were done with your nap, simple as that...
"Y/n..."
A voice.
"Y/n...?"
A hand on your shoulder, cold as ice. You curled up tighter. "Five more minutes..."
"...very well, but when you wake up, may I please have my robes back?"
"Mmmm... what...?"
"My robes. You appear to be sleeping with them."
Wait.
Oh crap.
Your eyes flew open as you sat up. Uraume was standing there. In front of your bed. They were back from their mission already.
"Uraume! Hey! So, uh, you're back early!" You said, grinning and trying to pull the blanket, your actual blanket, over the robes.
"Yes, finding the finger was easier than I thought... if you don't mind, though, why are you draped in my robes?"
"Whaaaat? These are your robes? I didn't even notice!"
Uraume stared at you. You started back, still grinning like it could erase how mortified you were.
"Y/n."
"Yes?"
"I have never seen you wear traditional robes before, and even if you did wear them, that does not explain why you were using them as both blanket and pillow."
"Uh... it's nothing, really! I'll put them back--"
You scrambled up, already grabbing the robes. You were about to rush past Uraume when they gently grabbed your hand. You looked back, watching them stare at you like they were trying to read your mind. "Y/n... why did you really take my robes?"
"I... well..." You hesitated, staring at them for a few more seconds before letting out a soft sigh. "I missed you, okay? And your robes smelled like you, I just thought I'd miss you a bit less if I took them for one night. I'm sorry."
You looked down at the ground, expecting them to be upset. Maybe weirded out. Confused.
What you weren't expecting was for them to gently place one hand on your cheek, lean in, and place a small kiss on your lips.
"Y/n, if you missed my presence, there is nothing wrong with that. We are lovers, I would expect nothing less, and if taking my robes temporarily is what helps you withstand my absence, take as many as you'd like. But know I will always return to your side, no matter how long it takes."
"Oh! Uh..." You felt your cheeks heat up, and quickly looked away. "That's... thank you."
"Of course." They said, their hand lingering against yours before they let go. You looked at the robes in your hands, then back at them.
"Is it okay if I keep one though? No particular reason, I just like it. I'll give you one of my hoodies in return!"
"Of course. Keep it as long as you'd like."
That night, Uraume didn't think they would ever actually take one of your hoodies. They didn't think they would ever feel the need to do so.
After all, other than the times their duties were too dangerous for you, you had a habit of staying by their side...
...but unfortunately, you couldn't stay with them when you were buried six feet beneath the earth.
Your apartment was quiet now. Too quiet, without you there. Up until now, they hadn't dared touch a single thing in your bedroom. They cleaned often, as though expecting you to come back at any moment. They left small servings of your favorite meals on your nightstand. Made your bed just the way you liked it.
It was nights like these, nights when your absence was too much, that they slipped inside your room, the same way you had snuck into theirs. Uraume opened your closet, taking out your favorite [fav-color] hoodie. They put it on. They almost never wore anything but traditional Heian-era clothing.
They took a second hoodie and walked over to your bed. So many nights, you'd dragged them under the covers and held them like a koala. Now, every night felt colder than usual without your arms around them.
Uraume slipped under the covers, hugging your hoodie to their chest. Was this how you had slept? That night when they'd caught you sleeping with their robes? If you were here right now, you'd probably smile and take your hoodie out their hands. You'd probably hug them and fall asleep, and they would listen to your heartbeat in secret.
I got one fic left in my to-do list, so here's another poll full of random ideas! Y'all get to decide what I write first!! Most votes = first to be written, least votes = last to be written!! >=3
What am I gonna write??
Uraume x super tall reader
Yandere!Uraume headcanons
Yandere!Reader headcanons
Surprise Miwa fic!!(will be one of these prompts, but with Miwa <3)
Uraume when reader is sick
Uraume catches reader committing a crime
Uraume meets reader's protective siblings
Random fluffy moments compilation
Uraume x singer!reader
Uraume tryna stop reader and Sukuna's beef with each other
Uraume gets a ring that lets them read reader's mind
