To the End of Infinity

Ch. 18 - Homecoming and Heartbreak

You got to Nanami's and began packing your things yet again to head back to campus. You had your suitcase on Nanami's bed as you slowly stuffed your things back into the case. Nanami leaned on the threshold with his arms crossed.

"I'm glad Gojo was able to fix his mistake," Nanami sighed, watching you pack. He was dressed casually having been done for the day - a simple pair of jeans and a plain tee shirt. It was an interesting sight seeing him in denim. "He doesn't always do that."

"I can only hope its permanent this time," you agreed, folding the last of your items before hearing a recognizable rumble of the McLaren outside of the house. It came to a stop, you knew in moments you'd hear a doorbell. Nanami took a deep breath in, mentally preparing for the storm that was about to enter his home. 

"If I'm honest with myself, I'll miss having you around," Nanami noted as the two of you descended the stairs to greet Gojo, the doorbell ringing just as expected. 

"Thanks for hosting me, Nanami," you blushed, turning to look at him once you reached the bottom. He joined you and matched your smile. "I had a great time."

"Just know," Nanami had his hand on the doorknob while you stood behind him. He was looking back at you with a serious face. "You'll always have a place here if you need it." (cries in Shibuya)

"Thanks," you repeated as Nanami opened the door. 

Gojo stood before the two of you with a big ass grin on his face and perfect posture. He held one arm behind his back and in front of him he held a large bouquet of freshly cut flowers. 

"Y/NNN," he let your name drift out, stepping through the threshold. The flowers were so large that Nanami had to step out of the way as he entered. "Oh, hey, Nanami," he turned his head to his friend, greeting him casually. Nanami rolled his eyes and walked over to the sofa where you had stopped your suitcase.

"Thank...you," you answered awkwardly, taking the flowers. 

Nanami slipped past the both of you with your suitcase. Gojo had parked his car in the overhang garage seeing as Nanami parked his car in the street for ease of access.
From behind Gojo, you peered over at him looking confused at the McLaren, unsure of where the trunk was located. He was staring at the spoiler with an annoyed look on his face.

"Oh...here," Gojo left you there for a moment and showed Nanami that the "trunk" was actually a side panel by the doors. Nanami scoffed both out of annoyance and jealousy, stuffing your luggage in the small compartment and slamming it shut. 

Gojo entered the home once more, holding out his arm to escort you to the car. You took his arm but not without rolling your eyes first. After all he had put you through, he had to earn your trust again - almost back to square one emotionally.
Gojo helped lower you into the vehicle before coming around to the other side to enter the driver's seat. Nanami held the bottom of the door on the side you were in.

"I'll see you later," Nanami gave you a sweet smile before lowering the door shut. You gave a small wave and smile through the glass as Nanami stepped back, car roaring to life. You watched as he shut the door to his home as Gojo awkwardly peered through the back window to reverse out of the driveway, one of his hands on the back of your seat. 

"Mmm...it's good to have you in the passenger seat again...well, at least one of them," he laughed to himself.

"Yeah, yeah...just get me home," you placed your head in your hand as it leaned on the armrest on the door. 

The two of you pulled into the lot at the school and Gojo actually helped you get your suitcase up the large set of stairs this time. It was so reminiscent of the first time you met. You recalled how annoyed you were with him. You couldn't believe you were where you are now, a complete mix of emotions but currently at the same state of mind as when you first met. His presence just making your skin itch in more ways than one.