what lovers do

Chapter 8

Jujutsu High

Yuuji has his mouth open as if he saw a meteor plummeting right into the building while Nobara shrieks like she steps on a poo wearing her favorite, limited-edition Gucci sneakers. Megumi on the other hand drops the book he is reading and stares into the void as if questioning his entire existence. The three of them forget how to breathe for a few seconds of silence before Nobara breaks it, unable to know the deets from a single revelation.

"Come again?!" her face perfectly imitates a 'whatchu talkin bout willis?' meme.

Meanwhile, their blindfolded sensei smiles simply, repeating the words that they have never thought of hearing from the man himself. "I said I'm engaged ."

The three of them make unworldly noises and simultaneously demand elaboration. Yuuji tries to get closer to Gojo just to hear him clearly, asking if it's true and if the end of the world is near or if the dinosaurs are returning soon.

"Who's the unlucky woman?" Megumi shoves Yuuji back to his seat as he successfully steps forward to face the older man while Nobara and Yuuji are having their own discussion on who it can be.

"Is it that woman who visited-"

Gojo raises his hand before Yuuji continues. "I'll make you meet her soon but first, let's discuss your next mission."

The students chorus a loud '"NO WAY!" and Gojo chuckles before discussing the details of their next missions. But the three cannot concentrate on the topic as their mind continues to wonder who on earth is insane enough to marry their Gojo-sensei. Granted, the man is exceptionally tall, handsome, and strong. Appearance-wise, he is such a catch. His paycheck as a Jujutsu High instructor being the most powerful sorcerer is not something to overlook, not to mention his family's wealth. They've heard that the Gojo family is connected in several businesses across Japan, making them awfully well off. For these reasons, it isn't that bad to have a man like him if one doesn't consider his irksome habits and lack of manners.

Gojo checks his phone in the middle of his talking. It's been twenty minutes since Utahime updated him of her location. The last thing she texted is that she's going to a grocery store a few blocks from the mall. Maybe she's on her way. He let another three minutes pass before checking his phone again.

"Sensei!" Yuuji raises his hand, beside him is a hysterical Nobara.

"When's the wedding? What should I wear? What's the motif? Will there be rich and classy men out there? Not saying I might get hitched with one of them but you get me," Nobara spouts and Megumi rolls his eyes.

"Yeah! We need to know more!" Yuuji agrees. Frankly, he's been looking forward to meeting more people he can befriend with. Quality of food comes to second.

Gojo laughs at them, shaking his head. No doubt they don't care about the things he said earlier.

Another five minutes pass and he checks his phone again. Hm? Megumi perceives that he is expecting a message but mentally notes that it might be his fiancee.

"Okay, that's it for today. Good luck with your mission. The driver is waiting for you in the parking lot." he presses his phone to call Utahime and his mouth turns to a frown after getting informed that it is out of reach.

"Gojo-sensei, one last question!" Yuuji raises his hand again together with Nobara.

"I have to go, something urgent came up," he looks in a hurry and the student hesitates to stop him from going before answering their queries.

He turns to go outside when Nanami enters the room. "Gojo-san, you have a visitor outside, I think it's-"

In a rushed manner, Gojo puts a hand on the other man's shoulder before he can continue. "Take charge of it, Nanami. I have something to do." he smiles but another person barges inside, requesting his attention as well.