𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 | Fem reader x Gojo Satoru

The Past Always Repeats Itself

A few days pass and I continue to work tirelessly on Satoru's acquisition. So tirelessly in fact, that I start to come down with the flu. Firstly it's just a stuffy nose, then I lose my sense of smell, then a cough comes too, and lastly the headaches. I'm trying to power through with my work, but so far it's 2pm and I've called in to the office sick, currently laying in bed as I have been for the whole of the day so far.

I think I just need some rest, maybe if I just stay in bed for the whole day then I'll be well enough to go into work tomorrow. My plans are ruined however, when I hear a knock at my door. I roll over into the pillow, wanting the noise to just go away. It doesn't though, instead, my phone rings on my bedside table, and I see that It's Satoru calling. I guess it must be him at my door.

I roll out of bed with my blanket still wrapped around me and drag myself downstairs to see if my suspicion is right. Sure enough, Satoru stands there, his phone to his ear as he's still calling me with and exasperated expression on his face. When he sees me he rings off quickly before stepping straight into my house.

"Nanami said you were sick, are you okay? I knew you were coming down with something the other day." He says whilst stepping towards me and pressing his hand to my forehead once again, his other hand reaching round to the back of my neck and pulling me towards him in the process. I allow him to hold me there for a second, closing my eyes as he does so. I don't really have the strength to stop him at the moment, and I know how stubborn Satoru can be.

"It's okay, It's just the flu." I tell him before turning around and starting to walk back upstairs to my bedroom. "I blame Nobara. She was coughing all day yesterday, and now she's passed it onto me." I tell him as I finally reach my room. I throw my blanket back down onto my bed and climb under my duvet once again. "If you're worried about the acquisition, don't be. I've already factored in a few weeks of leeway in my schedule." I tell him before rolling over to face where he's lingering in my doorway.

I watch as he shakes his head defiantly.

"No, I'm not worried about that. You've been pushing yourself too much with this. Nanami and Toji aren't giving you enough support, and I'm pissed." He says and I shake my head in response.

"It's not their fault I'm sick." I say before closing my eyes to rest them a bit.

"It all contributes." Satoru says and I hear his footsteps grow closer to me. I feel the bed dip beside me and I roll away to turn my back to him. Satoru doesn't know anything about my work. I hate it when he thinks he does. Even if he's right about Toji and Nanami, it's not like there's much I can do about it, he doesn't understand my position.

I practically freeze when I feel his fingertips brush the back of my neck as he collects my hair together and pushes it to one side.

"They don't appreciate you." He says and I feel him adjust the blanket I had lazily thrown on the bed earlier so that it falls over me. "And I say that as your client and someone who knows you personally." He finishes. I don't respond. It hurts because everything he says is true, but Satoru doesn't understand how little power someone in my position has. I take what I'm given, and I act grateful for it.

"Did you come here just to tell me how bad my job is? If so thanks, you can go now." I croak out and I feel his arm rest over my waist from on top of the duvet and blanket.

"I just worry. That's all." Satoru sighs, his arm still rested on me as he rubs his hand back and forth over my torso reassuringly. I let out an exhale in response.

"It's okay." I tell him simply before I begin to drift off into sleep. It's not really okay, but I don't have the energy to argue with Satoru or defend Nanami and Toji. I feel his arm remove itself and the bed rises again as he leaves my room. I finally descend into a deep sleep, one that might actually help to make me feel better.