A Second Chance | Gojo x Reader

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10 pm

We are walking through the hallways of Jujutsu High. Why am I feeling emotional, almost embarrassed to be back?

The way I left this place with hatred, and now I'm back like nothing has happened.

Knock Knock

Ijichi has knocked on the door of the hospital wing. It was dead silent.

"Not so many people huh?" I asked casually
"Unfortunately" Ijichi said with an awkward smile.

Suddenly, the door has opened. The familiar figure stood in the doorway.

Shoto! But her hair is longer, and now she has more features bruises underneath her eyes. She looks exhausted.

She looked up and saw me standing at the back of the group. Ignoring poor Itadori, she speed walked towards me and hugged so hard, like it was the last hug ever.

"Oh my god, I thought I will never see you again!" Shoto said while looking at me with a small, warm smile.

"It's good to see you too Shoto" I said calmly, but inside I had a mix of emotions. I felt happy to see my old friend. "I know you have questions, but we can talk after. I couldn't completely heal Itadori, he needs some touch ups to help him recover faster"

Shoto finally looked towards poor Ijichi, who was using the last of his strength to hold Itadori.

"Put him on one of my tables"

She proceeded to treat Itadori, while I sat right beside Ijichi. We both were quiet. No sound, nothing.

Pain. My eyes led up with green light again which cause Ijichi to jump away. Dramatic.

No way

I stood up and looked towards the doorway. That's him, I saw it in my vision! My heart started to race like crazy.

The doors have opened.

"Where is Itadori?" Gojo rushed towards one of the tables, completely ignoring a half scared to death Ijichi, and me.

Gojo looks different now. He has more muscles that were hiding underneath his uniform. Instead of the glasses, he is wearing a blindfold now. New haircut and more defined face features of a man.

"He is fine now, just needs some time to rest." Shoto said as she lighted her cigarette.

"I swear to god they did this on purpose. I will kill each of them my self. The higher ups had crossed the line this time. I wasn't here, and they decided to put the 15 year old kid in danger." He looked pissed.

"Thankfully, y/n was in the area" Shoto pointed at me with her head.

"Y/n?" Finally, Gojo decided to turn his head toward me.

I wonder, what was he thinking? Was he mad at me? Or happy to see me? Or maybe, he did care to feel or think anything at all?

As I was analyzing possible answer, he quickly walked towards me and hugged me by lifting me off the ground like a cat.

"I'm...happy...to...see you too...but...I can't....breathe" I said while he was squeezing every single remaining oxygen out of my body.

He put me down, and looked at me again. I changed too.

My hair was longer, so I'm used to wearing either high ponytails, or two braids. From the ugly Jujutsu high uniform, I'm wearing a comfortable black sporty outfit, that allows more movement, especially during the combat. I have gloves on, since climbing on the buildings is the only way I can get anywhere, since I can't teleport at all.

"You've changed." He said admiring me from head to toe

"Says you" I laughed it off.

He doesn't hate after all, and feels less awkward now. Was I overthinking everything? After all, it's been 10 years, he probably changed completely.

"Okay, I'm gonna write a report now, so shush or get out." Shoto looked over and started pointing at the clipboard.

"Actually, can you keep him as dead?" Gojo said seriously.

Shoto looked him in the eyes, understanding why he was asking for such a big favour.

She nodded back.

11 PM

"I bet you didn't expect to be here at all today" Gojo said, as he followed me after I left the room.

"You bet" I said as I slowed down to talk with him.

We walked outside, but there was this weird tension. Or maybe, I'm just tired from overusing my cursed technique.

" y/n wait" Gojo stood there.

He was hesitant, a little bit awkward. Completely different Gojo that I remember 10 years ago.

"I want you to come back to Jujutsu High"

No way. No. That's not what I wanted to hear. Do I want to? I don't know.

"Before you answer, please listen." He said before letting me speak. "The jujutsu world is changing rapidly. With Sukuna's return, increased curses, something bigger is coming." He said while keeping a straight contact with me "I know you can feel it" he said while coming closer. "I'm sure there will be war coming soon. We need you here. I..." he paused "...I think you will be safer here"

My heart dropped. How can I say no? I never seen him so serious. I grabbed his elbow to reassure that everything is going to be okay.

"As much as I hate those stupid higher ups" I started "I saw how much you cared for those kids, and how you were ready to go there and deal with these old farts yourself, risking it all." I said "I will stay for now" I felt how he started to rise up and smiling like an idiot "only because I'm kind of curious to speak with Itadori about him being able to hold two souls in the same body"

"Aweh man, I thought you were staying because of me"
I lifted my shoulders, smiling like an idiot or as well.

"So, can I see my room now"

"ALRIGHT let's go this way" he pointed towards one of the buildings, where the teachers were staying. "Come on, hurry up" he rushed me over until I felt dizzy out of nowhere.

Shit. Too much for today. Saving the whole village from curses and using a reverse technique on Itadori was too much for me. I'm still learning as much as I can about my technique.

I gently kneeled down on one knee, trying to catch my breath

"Already purposing to me?" Gojo said jokingly, until he realized I wasn't joking.  "Y/n?"

He rushed over to check on me. The last thing I remember, is him lifting me off the ground towards his chest. His hands were holding my waist and thighs.

"You're going to be okay" he said before it all went black.