𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 (𝐆𝐨𝐣𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐮 𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫)

𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒚-𝑻𝒘𝒐

It was another boring day stuck inside the hospital; Rio was let out yesterday and was at home resting. My parents were in and out of my room, fussing over me for even trying to go to the bathroom by myself, afraid I'll trip and hurt myself more. I was a strong independent woman, and I didn't need them to baby me. The doctor had given me a crutch to help me walk, and I was getting good at it. However, whenever I look down at my leg, my eyes water up as I watch one of my dreams fly out the window.

But luckily for me, I had more dreams than one; I wanted to get married to Gojo and have a family with him. My own family that no one could take away from me. I would make sure I wasn't my parents and treated my kids equally. Also, I want to own a house in the countryside and be able to sit outside reading a good book while the kids play. Gojo could be sitting next to me with an arm around me. I want that future with him even though I'm one leg down.

What will he think when he sees me? Will he think I'm ugly? I bet he'll look at me with disgust. He won't want to touch me at all. I'm useless now. I can't even walk by myself without using this shitty thing. "Fuck", I let out a frustrated shout as I pushed the clutch away from me and out of my sight. Pulling the cover over my legs to hide my dysfunctional body, "who would love me like this?" I mumble as I grip the bed covers. I don't regret doing it, but I hate that it had to take my leg from me.

I wouldn't even be able to ice skate like I used to. Gojo will be happy about that.

"I hate this!" I shouted as I threw the pillow directly at the door just as it opened. The pillow smacked right onto the person's face. "What the fuck?!" they gasped as a laugh could be heard from behind them. "Well, this is surely a surprise welcome", Geto spoke as he stepped around the person. My eyes widened at his sudden appearance. That must mean that person there is, Gojo. My soulmate began to remove the pillow, and I panicked.

"Get out of here!" I shouted as they stared at me in shock. I didn't want to see him right now; I'm not ready. I could already imagine the disappointment on his face. "Oh, so you're not strong after all", he would say that to me, then leave me here all alone. "But I'm your brother" Geto stared at me before tilting his head.

"Not you! Him!" I shouted once more while pointing at Gojo, who looked slightly hurt. Even if it stung my heart to see that expression, I was in worse pain. Gojo looked over at Geto, who shrugged his shoulders before kicking his partner out of the room. Once he was gone, I let out the breath I've been holding in. Geto walked around and sat on the side of my bed before grabbing ahold of my hand.

"I'm glad you're okay. Mum told me about it; I didn't tell Gojo. I think you should be the one to tell him" He spoke as I nodded my head, my grip on the sheets tightened, afraid he would ask to see like I was some circus animal. "I can't be-" I attempted to stutter out the words that pained me, but he covered my mouth with his hand before pulling me into a hug.

"I know", he whispered as he rubbed my back while I held onto him. "I feel like I failed you like a brother", Geto mumbled as I pulled away swiftly, my head tilted to the side, confused. Why would he even think that? "I'm the older sibling; I should have protected you." Rolling my eyes at his statement before grabbing both his hands with a small smile.

"I choose this path for myself; there is nothing you could have done" I smiled at him even though I was hurting inside. Smile through the pain so no one can see how hurt you are. So no one has to worry about you.

"But why don't you want to see Gojo? Did something happen?" Geto stared at me worriedly. Was he that dumb? He knew Gojo better than anyone. Gojo would take one look at my legs and immediately stop loving me. "Have you ever seen Gojo flirt with a disabled girl?" I questioned him as he thought about it a second, then shook his head. My eyes welled with tears, desperately trying to hold them back.

"Exactly, so what makes you think he'll stay with me now that I'm like this!" I complained as I slammed my fits against the bed. Frustrated with him, with me, with having one leg. All I wanted to do is get up, and pace around the room, even something so simple was difficult.

"Oh, (Y/N) he loves you so much. That boy wouldn't stop talking about you when we were on the mission." He paused as he quickly wiped away a tear that sneaked down my face. "Always, (Y/N) is so pretty. Imagine how she would look in this dress. I have the best girlfriend. Blah blah blah," he mimicked Gojo, causing a slight giggle to escape me. It's been a couple days since I've laughed. It felt strange, but at the same time, I felt like I was slowly coming back.

"I'll bring him in so you two can talk" I didn't say anything as Geto stood up and kissed the top of my head. He walked towards the door, and I could hear their light chatter before the white-haired boy walked in. My eyes wandered over his body, checking if he had any injuries from his mission, but it seemed everything was okay. I mean, it was Gojo; I don't think I'd have to worry much.

"Hey", he spoke as he awkwardly stood at the door, scratching the back of his neck before being pushed further into the room by my brother. "Have fun!" my brother shouted as he slammed the door behind Gojo. I wave him a small smile, "I'm sorry about earlier." Gojo walked closer to my bed till he was right beside me.

"That's not important; how are you?" he gently asked as he rested his hand on my cheek. I leaned into his soft touch; I missed this. I hope nothing changed after I revealed what was under these covers. "I'm okay" I hesitated but lied to him even though I was so far away from being okay.

"No, you're not", Gojo said as he leaned his head against mine. I shook my head as the tears began again, "I'm not okay." I sobbed as he pulled me against him; I gripped onto his shoulders as the tears dropped onto his clothing. "I'm so sorry, I wasn't there to protect" he strolled my hair as I shook my head.

"Both you and Geto say the weirdest things" Gojo laughed at my comment as I carried on, "even if you were there. It was my choice, and you wouldn't have been able to stop it." He nodded his head, knowing how stubborn I could get.

Pulling away from him as he looked at me with concern, but I knew I had to tell him. I couldn't keep it hidden forever. "I was injured badly", I started as he held onto my hand, squeezing it tightly. "I lost something", and that's when he began to stare at me with confusion as he raised his eyebrows at me. Ripping the covers off me to reveal my tragedy, he let out a gasp as he let go of my hand. I thought that was the cue where he would run out the door, but instead, he touched my legs.

"I'm so sorry", Gojo began to sob as he stared at me with so much pain, "my soulmate got hurt, and I couldn't do anything to stop it." He pulled me back into him for another hug, but I felt like there was much more to his tears than my missing leg.

"What happened on your mission, Gojo?" I asked as it was now my turn to comfort him. "You're not the only one I couldn't protect. That girl on my mission died." His grip on me tightened as if I was about to vanish in thin air. "Gojo", I called out his name while trying to push away; however, he wouldn't let me go. "I'm not going anywhere," I said as he loosened up, placing both my hands on his cheeks as I got a good look at his red eyes.

"Don't look at me; this is embarrassing", he mumbled as he tried to turn his head away from me. A chuckle leaving me at his dramatic attitude, "I'm your soulmate. I'll be here through your best and worst days. No matter what." He nodded his head slowly before sticking up his pinky.

"Promise, you'll never leave me," Gojo said as I wrapped my pinky around his before squeezing tightly.

"I promise."