I Need You (Inumaki Toge X Reader)

Chapter 23

Previously on Chapter 22

His soft... white hair. His gentle lavender gaze that always stares at me with so much love. His voice that always seem to know how to comfort me and make me feel okay. I miss him so much. Him... Inumaki Toge.

-Familiar Faces-

Y/N P.O.V

"Vegetables and eggs! Is that it, mom?" I asked as I take notes of what I need to buy. Mom nods her head with a smile on her face. "Okay, got it! Be right back, mom!" I said. I turn my body around and rush out of the house.

It's been about 2 years since I've came to this village. I've been protecting it from curses. Everyone here has been very welcoming towards me. It makes me feel happy to finally find a place where I can belong.

I finally reach the small shop. I park the bicycle and make my way inside the shop. "Good afternoon, sir. I'm just here to pick up the vegetables and eggs for my mother" I said. The owner of the shop turns to look at me. He smiles softly at the sight of me.

"Ah, Y/N... yes yes. Hang on, okay?" He said. I smile and nod my head. I take a seat on the bench outside while waiting for him to prepare everything. I stare at the sky as a soft breeze of air gently brush through my hair.

"Alright... here you go" the shop owner said, handing me the grocery bags. I thank him and hands him the money. I make my way towards the bicycle and place the grocery inside the basket. Once I make sure that everything is secure. I start to cycle after giving at the shop owner.

I turn around the corner and yelp when a car comes into view. I fall to the ground, with a loud thud. I let out a pained cry from the impact. I hear the person steps out of the car and rushes towards me.

"Oh my God. I am so sorry. Are you alright?" The person said. I dust my arm which is covered in dirt. "Yeah... yeah I'm fine. It's okay" I said, looking up. I froze when I realize who the person is.

"Y/N... is that you?" He said. I turn my head and notice the others too. "Gojo-Sensei..." I said as stand up and back away. I hear a heavy breathing. I turn my head, my eyes meeting a pair of lavender eyes.

"T-Toge..." I said. He take a few steps closer to me. He reached out to hold me, but I shake my head. "Y/N, I've finally found you. I missed you so much" he said. I try my best to fight the tears in my eyes.

"Stay away... what are you doing?! You should have forgotten about me!" I said. He shakes his head. His tears slowly starts to stream down his cheeks. "No... I would never forget about you, Y/N. I love you... so much" he said. I lower my head as I bit my lips. I can feel myself getting pulled into a tight hug.

"Why'd you leave me..." he said, his voice cracks as he said those words. I just close my eyes as I start to cry. "You better off without me, Toge. I'm sorry..." I said.

I forcefully push him off me. I grab my bike and get on it. I start to cycle away with full speed. I didn't even bother with the grocery. I just have to get away from them... from him.

A While Later

I close the door behind me, hair covering my face as tears streams down my cheeks. I bit my lips as I try not to cry. Why... why do I have to meet him again? Why does this world keeps making it harder for me to move on?

"Ah, sweetie... you're- what happened?" Mom said, as she notices the state I'm in. I look up at her and falls on my knees as I start to cry. I feel myself gets pulled into an embrace. I just cry into her shoulder as she caresses my hair to calm me down.

"Are you going to tell me what's wrong?" She asked, after I've calmed down. I just shake my head, letting her know that I don't want to talk about it. She let out a soft sigh and nod her head. She places a soft kiss on the side of my head.

"Okay... you don't want to talk, you don't have to talk. Go ahead and clean yourself. Get some rest, okay?" She said. I just nod my head. I stand up and make my way towards my room.

I relaxed inside the bathtub that is filled with warm water. I hug my knees close to my chest as I my mind drift off to what happened a while ago. I didn't expect to meet him here. I thought that I wouldn't be found.

I hear a knock on the door. "Yes?" I said, lifting my head up slightly. "Sweetie... there are some guests for you" she said. Guests? I mean... it's normal for me to have guests. Since I'm pretty well-known in this village due to my service.

"Sweetie?" I heard mom said. I shake my head as I snap out of my thought. "Ah yes! Coming mom!" I said. I finish my shower and get out of the bathtub. I dry myself and put on a pair of fresh clothes, placing the dirty ones in the laundry basket.

I make my way out of the bathroom, while drying my hair with a towel. "Who's the guests, mom?" I asked, making my way to the living room. Mom turns to me with a smile. She gestures towards the couches area. I turn my head and froze on the spot, realizing who they are.

"H-How..." I said. Toge is the first to stand up. He smiles softly at me. "Y/N... I found you..." he said. He speeds walk towards me and pulls me into a hug.

Itadori and Kugisaki stands up from their spots as they stare at me with tears in their eyes. I turn my head to look at Panda, Maki, Gojo-Sensei and Fushiguro. They each have smiles on their faces, looking happy that they've found me.

"Please don't leave me again... I need you, Y/N. I was so broken without you" Toge said, while hugging me tightly. He's showing no sign of letting me go. I bit my lips, finally loosening up. There's no point in trying to escape now that they've figured out where I am.

I slowly wrap my arms around his torso. I bury my face in the crook of his neck as I finally let the dam in me break down. I start to sob softly as I cry in his arms.

"I'm so sorry, Toge..." I said. He tightens his arms around me. "Don't leave me again" he said. I just tighten my arms in response. He just keep holding onto me, as if he's scared that I might disappear. I can't blame him... after all, I've left him for 2 whole years. But now, I'm not going anywhere. I'll be with him... always.

*to be continued*