𝐈𝐤𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐢 | 𝐒. 𝐆𝐨𝐣𝐨 ✔️

Chapter 20

After the school trip, the air between you and Gojo crackled with an electrifying tension. His confession, delivered through kisses, stayed in the air long after the moment had passed. But the label of "dating" remained unspoken.

In the quiet moments that followed, you found yourselves navigating the uncertain waters of your relationship. The boundaries between friendship and something more blurred with each stolen glance and lingering touch. Yet, neither of you dared to address the unspoken question hanging in the air, afraid to shatter the delicate balance you had found.

"And I literally warned him that this would happen, but he did not listen," Shoko's voice broke through the haze of your thoughts, her words tinged with frustration. However, you found yourself only half-listening, your attention consumed by the sight of Gojo effortlessly charming a first-year student a few tables away.

As Shoko's voice faded into the background, your gaze remained fixed on Gojo, unable to tear yourself away from the magnetic pull of his presence. His laughter echoed across the room, drawing you in like a moth to a flame, while the memory of his lips on yours sent a shiver down your spine.

Lost in the whirlwind of emotions swirling within you, you barely noticed Shoko's sigh or the pointed glances exchanged between your friends.

Your blood boiled as you watched Gojo. Anger surged through you, fueling a storm of thoughts and emotions, each one fighting for attention in your mind. You mentally rehearsed the scathing words you would unleash upon him later.

Lost in your reverie, you were jolted back to reality as a hand covered your eyes, momentarily blocking out the scene before you. Startled, you instinctively tensed, only to relax as Shoko's familiar voice drifted into your ears.

But when the hand was removed, instead of seeing Shoko's face, you were met with the warm smile of Geto. "Surprise," Geto chuckled, his voice laced with amusement. "Didn't mean to startle you."

Despite being mad, a smile tugged at the corners of your lips, the tension of the moment dissipating in the presence of Geto's easygoing demeanor.

"So i told her that we have a lot to study, but she's out of this world." Shoko's words pulled you back from the edge of your thoughts, her gaze fixed on you. You felt Geto's gentle poke on your shoulder, prompting you to turn towards him, only to be met with his curious expression. "What's up?" you asked.

But before Geto could respond, you caught sight of Shoko's expression-a barely contained grin threatening to break free.

"What's so funny?" you asked, narrowing your eyes at Shoko, a playful smile tugging at the corners of your lips. Unable to contain herself any longer, Shoko burst into laughter.

You shook your head slightly, still reeling from the unexpected laughter shared between you and your friends. "What were you saying, Shoko?" you asked, turning your attention back to her, a smile playing at the corners of your lips.

Shoko chuckled, shaking her head in amusement. "Never mind," she said, waving off your question. "It's not important."

"We have exams coming up, and from what I've heard, the biology ones are no joke." Your focus sharpened as Shoko's words registered, the mention of exams snapping you back to reality. With a nod, you acknowledged her warning. "Right, exams," you muttered.

You realized that your recent distractions had not gone unnoticed by your friends, and you silently berated yourself for letting your mind wander when you should have been focusing on more important matters.

"I'm sorry," you interjected, your voice tinged with remorse. "I've been a bit preoccupied lately, but I promise to buckle down and focus on studying."

"What are yall talking about" Your attention shifted as Gojo's voice cut through the conversation, drawing your focus to him as he settled into the seat across from you."Just discussing our study plans for the upcoming exams," she replied.

Gojo's eyebrows shot up in surprise at Shoko's response, a hint of mischief dancing in his eyes. "Studying, huh?" he remarked, his tone teasing. "And what about you, Y/n? Any plans?"

You responded to Gojo's question with a simple "Studying," your voice carrying a hint of coldness. You avoided making eye contact with him, opting instead to bury yourself in your phone as a way to avoid further interaction.

Hey, Gojo," Geto chimed in, his tone casual yet laced with curiosity. "You going on a date with that girl?"
You held your breath, waiting for Gojo's response, the tension mounting with each passing moment.

Gojo's gaze flicked towards you, noticing your continued focus on your phone, before returning his attention to Geto. "I might," he replied casually,

As the day wore on, Gojo's words echoed in your mind like a relentless refrain, refusing to be silenced. At first, you blamed yourself for being overly dramatic, for allowing a single sentence to wield such power over your emotions. Yet, the more you reflected on it, the more you realized that your reaction was justified. The truth lay in the countless moments shared with Gojo-moments stolen away from the prying eyes of others, secret meetings that spoke volumes about the depth of your connection.

Each memory served as a poignant reminder of the undeniable attraction simmering between you and Gojo, a magnetic pull that transcended mere friendship. From stolen glances exchanged across the classroom to whispered conversations held in secluded corners, every interaction spoke of a bond that defied easy categorization.

As the day unfolded, you found yourself grappling with conflicting emotions. Despite the undeniable chemistry between you and Gojo, a nagging voice in the back of your mind whispered warnings of caution, reminding you of the uncertainty that still hung over your relationship.

Each time you caught Gojo's gaze lingering on you, a slight smirk playing at the corners of his lips, a wave of conflicting emotions washed over you. On one hand, his attention filled you with a sense of exhilaration, a validation of the bond you shared. Yet, on the other hand, it served as a stark reminder of the unspoken truths that flew between you-truths that threatened to unravel the fragile thread holding your hearts together.

You couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of your stomach, a constant reminder of the risks in investing your heart in someone who had yet to prove their loyalty. Despite the countless stolen moments shared between you, a part of you remained aware of the risks of your situation.

Despite your desire for Gojo to approach you, you realized it was your own insistence on keeping your relationship private that left you feeling isolated. It was becoming increasingly difficult to bear. Witnessing Gojo's easy flirtations with another girl, a pang of jealousy and hurt pierced through you.

So you made a tough decision: to distance yourself and adopt a colder attitude. It wasn't an easy choice, but you couldn't bear the thought of being hurt anymore. So, you decided to play it cool, even though inside, your heart was breaking.

Despite anger and uncertainty surrounding your relationship with Gojo, one undeniable truth remained-you loved him. It was a truth you had tried to bury beneath layers of indifference.
In the quiet moments, when the chaos of the outside world faded away, your heart whispered his name.

However, it was during this time that cracks began to surface in your relationship with Gojo