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Yuji Itadori was taking a bath, trying to calm his nerves after waking from his nap in a cold sweat. But the bath seemed to only further his panic.He missed him. He missed them. He missed it. All of it. Yuji Itadori was in immeasurable pain.
Fushiguro, Kugisaki, Gojo-Sensei. He missed it all. He missed his life, both his fucked up one, and his old simply sweet life. He never knew how much he could take it for granted until now. He missed being alongside everyone. Sure Gojo was technically here, but he was training. Preparing to battle Sukuna. Which Yuji was sure he himself would die in. But did he care at this point? He promised to help people. To save Fushiguro. To die by any means necessary. But.. You.
You were still here at least.
Yuji thought about his destiny, if he was just doomed to fail. Perhaps he was. Maybe Yuji Itadori was never meant to live a pure and honest life. But then you and Fushiguro came into the equation.
Don't get him wrong. Yuji loved Nobara too. But Yuji's love for Nobara made him think she was his twin flame. The sister he never got to have. The family he was missing had been sitting right in front of him. Gojo-Sensei and Nanamin, the father figures he never got to have. Choso, now his big brother Yuji had always yearned for. And.. You and Fushiguro. Yuji always felt a spark with Fushiguro. Ever since he met him at that hospital, Yuji knew he was meant to be with Megumi. But you came in. You came in and mucked things up.
You came in, striding in, being incredibly strong and gorgeous. And with a kind heart, but a spunky attitude. How could Yuji not fall for you?
But Megumi. He still had a special place in his heart. But after Shibuya. Yuji couldn't. He couldn't stand the thought of losing you or Megumi. So Yuji vowed to protect you and him. Yuji Itadori's heart beat for both of you. And both your hearts would beat for not only each other, but for Yuji Itadori.
But it was gone now. Basically everyone he knew had been gone and 'replaced'. Takaba seemed nice, and he was funny and corny, so easy to get along with. But he was no Gojo-Sensei. Kurusu was never going to be Kugisaki. Yuji felt bad, that even after his apology, he would always be apprehensive to the idea of Kurusu. Okkotsu and Hakari were great upperclassmen. Yuji had a bout of respect for them, but even they could never truly fill the void in his heart.
And then it happened. He was gone. Megumi. Taken over by the monster that was supposed to plague him. That monster was not supposed to plague Megumi. And now that monster was plaguing you. Ryomen Sukuna was plaguing both the loves of his lives, and he couldn't do a damn thing about it. Yuji hated that. Yuji hated how his short lived happiness he had in the months he's been here, was ripped away by something he could've controlled.
But he still had You and Choso.
Yuji could only hope that would never change.
But what could he hope for anymore?
"Yuji." Your soft voice breaks him out of his thoughts, causing Yuji to lift his head up, the steaming bathwater starting to tingle at his nerves again.
"Yes baby?"
"You okay? I heard you crying." You close the door behind you. Causing Yuji's soft brown eyes to widen a bit. His hand quickly rushes to his cheek, feeling the small moist line of water with a drop that rested on the bottom of his chin. Had he been crying? He was too caught up in his thoughts to realize.
"I'm sorry you had to hear that." Yuji lets out a soft murmur, sitting up as the bath water splashes on his scared chest. You could only scoff as you lock the bathroom door, walking over to him.
"Yuu, what's wrong baby? We talked about this.. You know how much I hate when you don't tell me anything.."
Yuji only sighed as he stared at the ceiling of the bathroom, his hand going up to his forehead as he pushes his beautiful pink locks of hair out of his eyes, the sweat causing some strands to stick to him a bit.
"Yuji."
"(Name), I'm fine."
"Yuji Itadori." You crossed your arms. Setting on yourself on the edge of the pearly white tub.
"Babe, you don't hafta worry about me, I'm—"
"Yuji Itadori, You and I both know damn well you're not fine." You interjected as you turned yourself to look at him, Your face resting against your knees as you look at him.
"Yuji, You and Megumi have been the best boyfriends I could ask for. You showed me how true and real love was. You always take care of me. Of everyone."
"But—"
"I'm not done. You always take care of everyone. But who will take care of you?" You stated, your eyes narrowing as you looked straight into his eyes.
Yuji opened his mouth.. but no words could come out. His throat had dried up in this humid room, he could barely hold back the stray tear that had threatened to run away.
"Yuji. Please, as your love, I'm begging you." You could only get emotional yourself as Yuji had not been able to muster up a coherent sentence. Only a few light babbles and mutters could come as he stood up. Despite being dripping wet, naked, and a bit unstable, he brought his strong arms around your back, bringing you into a bear hug.
You let out a light gasp at the suddenness and the drops of water dripping onto your shoulders. But you hugged him back, your hands holding the back of his head as Yuji took in a sharp inhale, before letting out a loud choked sob.
Yuji's thick legs shook with anxiety as he basically bawled like a baby. His arms quickly clasped onto your waist as you let a few tears escape, one of your hands playing with his sopping wet pink hair.
"(Name). It hurts. It hurts so bad. I miss everyone. Everything. I miss Megumi."
"God.. I miss them too. I miss our Gumi. I miss our Kugi." You whispered as you gently sat Yuji back down into the bath water, only kicking off your slippers as you joined him in the bath, fully clothed.
Yuji gripped onto you like a koala, as if he was fighting to stay, you were his home. You in reality, was the only bout of love he had left.
You were leaned up against Yuji, Lookimg directly at him as his eyes were scrunched up and his teeth bared together in a pained expression. Tears could not stop flowing from his eyes as you just tried to the best of your ability to wipe them away with your thumb.
"You can't give up, You can't give up on him. You can't give up for them."
"It's just so hard (Name). Why is it so hard?"
"Because we're just students Yuu."
Yuji went silent, uncontrollable tears had fogged up his vision, but he could see your sweet sweet sweet, smile peering down at him.
You leaned in, pressing a chaste kiss to the scar on his eyebrow, causing a low hum to leave his mouth. Even though he felt like he loved you since forever, something about a stupid kiss still got him all giddy.
"Blushing?" You let out a soft chuckle as Yuji only rolls his eyes, his wet hand reaching up to brush your dry bangs out of your face, allowing him to admire you even more than he had.
"You still have your clothes on." Yuji muttered as he looked you up and down. It surely had to be uncomfortable, it was your favorite sweater too.
"Yeah well, spur of a moment thing."
"Maybe you should take them off then."
"Hah, pervert." You teased as Yuji just kept staring at you, his large hand going to your shoulder to massage it.
"Take it however you want, I'm just saying man."
"I'm more than just your 'man'." You cooed as you pressed a quick kiss to Yuji's forehead. Causing him to let out a quiet giggle.
"Yeah yeah. Sorry about that baby." Yuji rubs the back of his neck, showing off his only growing muscles. Man were you blessed.
"How about I make you feel better?" You smirk, causing Yuji's head to perk up, his mouth parts a bit as he just only nervously nods his head.
"Really?"
"Yes really. I think you're right. I'm the only one fully clothed here, it's a bit odd." You chuckled as he only softly smiled, his hand starting to rub to your arm and then into the bathwater as he just looks expectantly at you.
Maybe Yuji's purpose in life had been clearer than he thought it was.