Forget Me Not (Discontinued)

Chapter Twenty Seven: Man to Man

After dismissing everyone, I approach my brother in law, "Chiko, you did an amazing job explaining the situation. You should be a teacher here."

Chiko raises his eyebrow at me, "You're not fucking with me are you?"

My wife steps in and says, No, he's being serious.

"You can tell?" He asks, to which she nods. "Um thanks but I've never been through proper schooling."

"Neither have most Jujutsu sorcerers. You were a natural with the kids, come on, let me put a word in for you dear brother in law~" I try annoying him into getting what I want. It would be a waste to allow this perfectly capable teacher fall through my grasp.

"Stop calling me that! I'm breaking out in hives ya creep!"

"I'll stop calling you that if you agree to become a teacher~ onee-chan~"

Takara steps in front of me and signs to her brother, It's up to you but I agree with Satoru, you would be an amazing teacher.

He sighs, "I suppose it wouldn't be the worst way to spend my time. But my duty as Takara's second in command comes first."

"Naturally, I'll pass on my recommendation to Yaga. You guys wait here for me." I use infinity to teleport straight to Yaga's office, "Yooo~ Yaga, so are we clear for taking the kids up to Akita?"

Yaga was working on creating one of his creepy cute zombie dolls; he loudly groans at hearing my voice, "Gojo...ya know it's common courtesy to give the principal time to set things up for a field trip."

"Mhmm...so is that a yes?" I coyly ask.

He sighs, "Yes everything is set up...but I need to ask, does she know what happened to Getou?"

I flinch in pain at the memory of killing my ex lover, our mutual childhood friend and her original fiancé, "She doesn't remember him...and honestly I don't know how to bring that up. Where do you even begin to explain that whole fucked up situation, especially to someone who doesn't remember him?"

"...I don't want to sit here and tell you how to treat your significant other...but she has a right to know since she grew up with both of you."

"Yeah I know...anyways I gotta head back and take them home so we can start packing." I pause for a moment, "Oh and by the way you should get Chiko Kubo to become a teacher for us. He would be perfect for the role."

"Alright, I'll think about it and see ya."

I teleport back and the moment I see her blank face warm to a smile, I lose the will to tell her about what happened to Suguru. I wrap my arms around her waist and simply teleport back to our home without a word.

Takara quickly turns around and asks me, Why did we leave without saying goodbye?

"I'm just feeling extra selfish today...I'm sorry." I lead her over to the bed and hold her in my arms lying down, "I just wanted your warmth."

She turns over to face me and wrap her arms around me. All my previous worries about telling her about Suguru melt away in her arms. I just wish to stay like this, wrapped up in her and forgetting everything for a moment. She lightly combs her fingers through my short ivory hair.

I pull her closer to me and whisper, "I love you." Her answer is a gentle kiss pressed against my forehead. "So do you think Atuy will give his blessings?"

She sits up and shrugs at me. I chuckle, "Aw really? Am I that unlikable?"

No, you're just not straightforward and sometimes you're difficult to understand so you come off as insensitive to others. But, She smiles gently at me. I know your heart is in the right place at the end of the day. Not for any noble ideals but just because you are that way.

I feel my heart flutter at her compliments. It's the first time anyone has said something so wonderful about me. Normally I'm just strong and that's all anyone sees in me; but she sees so much more than even I could imagine. 

An infectious smile begins to form, "Careful you might enlarge my already giant ego."

She simply kisses me before getting out of bed, We need to start packing.

"Ok, I'll come help in a bit." I stay in bed and just watch her move about; realizing that I could watch her like this forever.

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The following day we safely arrive at Semboku by noon. Waiting for us is an Ainu man and Japanese woman holding a sign that says, 'Welcome Back Kubo Twins!' The moment Chiko and Takara see them, they sprint over to hug the couple.

"Kirawus! Iku-chan! We've missed you so much!" Chiko cheers as soon as he's near the couple.

Where's Atuy? Takara asks as she looks around for the matagi.

"Atuy is gonna be back soon, he just had to go fishing. Said he needed to make you a proper meal." Kirawus notices the rest of us behind the pair. "And it looks like there's more than two mouths to feed. You must be the Jujutsu sorcerers." The man bows and says, "Thank you so much for taking care of these two."

I step forward and wrap an arm around Takara's shoulder, "It's wonderful to meet you, I'm Satoru Gojo, Takara's husband."

Both Kirawus and Iku's faces go blank for a moment before they exchange a weird look, "Oh...you don't say."

"Dear, what is Atuy going to do? You know how he is." Iku whispers to her husband.

"I know...but it's not like we can change anything."

Before I can interject, Takara runs from my side over to a fit looking grey old man; she hugs onto him tightly and he returns the embrace.

Chiko quietly mutters, "Atuy..." before running over to join in on the hug.

The three of them look like a family who finally reunited after a long departure. I sit back and let the trio have their moment before walking over to introduce myself.

Remembering that Atuy is deaf I try to get Takara's attention first before introductions can be made. She blushes and points at me before explaining, Atuy, this is my husband Satoru Gojo.

Atuy stares at me with an unreadable expression.