#milo mentioned

yeah i can do that!:3

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Falling for you

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Basil was outside training when he heard an unfamiliar voice from inside the butterfly mansion.

‘Who is that?’ He wondered as he walked in.

He saw a girl around his age. She had brown and teal hair, teal eyes with star pupils, and she was wearing a pink and yellow cropped haori.

The girl’s eyes go to him and she smiles and energetically bounces to him.

“I’m Haia! What’s your name?” She questioned happily.

“It’s nice to meet you Haia. I’m Basil.”

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After they first met, Haia learned how powerful Basil was.

He decided to help Shinobu train her.

“Why can’t I get it?!” Haia was getting frustrated, she bent down slightly. Her hands on her knees as sweat dripped down her face.

Basil walked over and bent down, gently holding her by her upper arms.

“Be patient, you’ll get it eventually. It just takes time.” He smiled softly at her and her tensed expression and body relaxed.

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Haia eagerly awaited Basil’s return from a mission.

The boy stumbled into the butterfly mansion, Haia immediately ran to him.

The first thing she noticed was his other lower arm was missing now too. “Hey Haia!” He chirped and smiled, albeit tiredly.

Haia frowned slightly looking down at Basil’s lower arm, or rather lack there of.

“Your arm..” She looked up at him worriedly.

“It’s ok Haia, at least Upper 3 is gone now.” He said and her eyes widen.

“You killed upper 3?!” She asked, a bit shocked. She knew he was strong but she didn’t realize he was that strong.

Basil nodded, understanding her shock. “Yeah, I did.” He smiles softly. “How did things go while I was away?”

“They went well, I’ve been training. Shinobu san told Milo san that I was struggling a bit on one of the starlight breathing forms so she came by to help me out.” She explained and smiled.

“Were you able to get it?” He asked, tilting his head slightly and she nodded. He was gonna ask how Milo was doing but then his crow tapped on the nearby window, signaling for him to come outside.

Haia went out with him due to curiosity.

“Basil Kocho, you have been summoned to go see the master at headquarters.” The crow said and Basil nodded, giving Haia a quick hug before walking off. Haia blushed and smiled softly.

“Don’t get into any trouble while I’m gone ok?” He called out as he walked in the direction of headquarters.

“You got it!” She called back, her hands went up to her mouth to further project her voice to his ears.

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After a while, Basil comes back with an excited smile on his face.

“Haia!” He called out and she came into the room.

“Yeah?” She responded, matching his excited energy.

“I’ve been promoted to hashira!” He exclaimed excitedly and Haia gasped and cheered happily for Basil.

“That’s amazing!” She exclaimed and hugged him.

A light blush grazed Basil’s cheeks at the contact.

Shinobu came in and smiled softly. “Congratulations on becoming a hashira, Basil. I’m so proud of you.”

Basil smiled back. “Thank you Shinobu san, that means a lot.”

“Let’s get that other robotic fore-arm on, yeah?” She asked and Basil nodded.

“I’ll see you later, Haia! There’s something I was wanting to tell you.” He blushed slightly and smiled as he followed Shinobu back.

Haia nodded, noticing the blush slowly taking over his pale complexion.

“Alright, Basil! I’ll be waiting for you!” She winked at him.

He blushed harder as he walked off.

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“Haia?” Basil called out after a while of resting.

“Yeah?” She responded then Basil kissed her on the cheek.

“Get what I was wanting to tell you?” He asked smiling softly at the shorter girl who was blushing heavily.

“Y-yeah.. I like you too..” She muttered softly and Basil smiled brightly.

~the end~