Jujutsu Kaisen boys x reader

Inumaki x reader

A/n: In which the reader has Hanahaki. The words in only bold font is Inumaki using sign language. The underlined word also in bold font is Inumaki speaking.

I attempted to suppress a cough as I watched Inumaki chase Panda around. Despite the scratchy feeling in my throat, a giggle escaped my lips. I winced at the aching feeling, hissing in pain.

"Y/n you're only going to get worse unless you tell him or get the surgery."

I sighed, turning to face Maki. She had a hand on her hip and was looking at me with a serious, yet concerned gaze. I crossed my arms and looked away from her. I began coughing into my hand and soon there was a few slightly bloodied petals on my palm. I didn't have to turn to know she was giving me a look. I crushed the petals in my hand before looking at Maki.

"If he doesn't love me back then it'll be awkward and I will still have this stupid disease. Second, there's a chance I could forget him and not just lose the feelings."

Maki let out an annoyed sigh and flicked my forehead. I glared at her actions but was caught off guard when she ruffled my hair.

"I know you're in a tough spot Y/n, but you're getting worse. A week ago it was a petal or two when you coughed now it's many at a time. I doubt you'll be able to hide it from him long enough," She replied, a frown on her lips.

I turned my gaze to the side knowing she was right. I bit my lip and huffed, cursing this disease under my breath.

At this rate, I'll die soon. Will it be worth it. Keeping these feelings just to die in the end?

"He's coming over so you better hide those petals," Maki warned before walking off.

My gaze snapped toward Inumaki. Nothing was covering his mouth, allowing me to see his cute smile. He rushed over to me, pulling me into a bone crushing hug. He was squeezing a little too tight which wasn't helping my lungs in their current condition. Despite so, my heart felt as if it was going to go into cardiac arrest as he placed his head on my shoulder. I hesitantly hugged back, still being plagued by my thoughts.

He pulled away and frowned at me. I stared at him, confused as to why he was frowning. His head cocked a bit to the side and he began signing.

"Are you okay?" He finished signing.

My eyes widened the slightest at his question but I composed myself. I plastered on a fake smile before responding.

"Of course I'm okay."

"Bonito flakes!" He crossed his arms in an X motion and shook his head. The pout on his lips grew and his brows furrowed.

"I don't believe you."

My heart began racing as I attempted to seem confused.

"Why don't you believe me?" I tilted my head attempting to make my confusion seem real.

"You usually hug back immediately and lately you don't do so anymore. You even hesitated when I hugged you right now."

My heart ached as he seemed confused and sad as he signed to me. Guilt ate at my conscious as he awaited my response. His frowned seemed to deepen every second I stayed silent.

As much as I loved him, I wanted nothing more than to be away from him. I didn't know what hurt more, lying to Inumaki or puking up petals.

"I'm sorry Inumaki. I've just been stressed, that's it. You did nothing wrong so don't worry," I replied, praying it eased his concerns.

"But it's not just the hugs. We don't hang out as often too. Are you sure I didn't do anything?"

Each word hit me in the heart and it took everything in me to keep looking him in the eye. I didn't want him thinking he did anything wrong but I was running out of excuses.