Ethereal Connection ♡ ⌇ Sukuna x Reader ⌇ ♡

Chapter 35

Her eyes fixed on the incarnation before her. Sukuna sat, relaxed, with his back slightly arched, leaning against two stacked pillows. One hand rested on the pillows, his head cradled on his knuckles, while his legs were crossed, one extended more than the other. His face bore a relaxed, almost bored expression, with half-lidded eyes exuding supreme confidence and control.

The air in the room carried an aura of relaxed superiority. He appeared completely at ease, as if he had no fear or concern about anything around him. Before Y/N could do anything, he appeared in front of her.

Y/N flinched at his sudden appearance, her hands on her towel tightening, her eyes betraying the fear and confusion within her. While he gazed down at her, observing. She took a moment to take in his gaze before speaking.

"What do you want?" she questioned.

Sukuna kept his gaze, he smirked at her reaction, amused by her jumpiness. He moved to stand tall before her, leaning over her while Y/N's gaze roamed around the room, clearly unnerved by him.

"Such insolence. You dare ask me what I want?"

Before Y/N could protest, Sukuna asked, his eyes darkening,

"Where have you been?"

Y/N eyes immediately darted towards his. She peered at him in disbelief and confusion at his question.

"W-What?" she tilted her head.

"You heard me, brat. I asked where you've been. You've been gone for quite long time." He leaned in closer, his intimidating aura growing even more intense.

"That isn't your concern..." she uttered, her gaze shifting downward. She looked away at the curtains, which were blue at the bottom and faded to a lighter blue and then to white as they reached the top. While her eyes lingered on the curtains, her mind drifted back to the events that had transpired before she came home, a sad expression painting her face.

Sukuna's eyes narrow at her attempt at defiance. He steps even closer, his tall frame casting a dark shadow over her.

"Watch your words, brat"

He grabbed her chin, forcing her to face him

"Look at me when I'm talking to you." he added as his eyes scanned her, roaming around her face, and wet hairs as a few drops of water from her semi-damp strands reacted to gravity.

Y/N looked at him, her uneasiness and stress palpable. Sukuna removed his hand off but his eyes continued to study her. Her uneasiness and stress were delightful to him. He took a step back, folding his arms across his chest. His intense glare never wavered.

"Answer me, brat"

As he kept studying her, his eyes roamed around her neck.

"Huh?" Sukuna muttered, furrowing his eyebrows.

Squinting his eyes, he leaned closer towards her neck. Peering more while his hand reached out for her neck.

"What are there marks on your neck?" He inquired, slightly tilting his head as his hand moved her hair behind her back, exposing her neck completely. He grabbed her face and turned her head subtly, his fingertips grazing the faint red marks as his eyes still focused on her neck.

His touch sent shivers down her spine, she felt his fingertips grazing her neck so gently. Despite his gentle touch, the menacing and controlling aura that surrounded him was in stark contrast.

After a few moments of silence, she turned to him, her eyes locking with his.

"B-But why do you want to know?!"