Love Beyond Worlds

Curse Twenty-Three: Bridging Worlds

Violet sat cozily beside Gojo on a plush couch, their fingers intertwined as they enjoyed a rare moment of peace in his apartment. Gojo had been watching her, admiring the way the soft light illuminated her features, highlighting the gentle curve of her smile. He was captivated by the way her eyes sparkled with contentment as she leaned against him. He knew he needed to broach a sensitive topic, one that could potentially disrupt their tranquil evening.

"Violet," he began gently, breaking the peaceful silence, "there's something important I'd like to discuss with you."

Violet turned to him with a small smile, her expression curious yet attentive. "Sure, Satoru. What is it?"

"You know about the ritual of the Gojo clan," he continued, choosing his words carefully. "It's a powerful technique, one that could potentially erase Sukuna's existence indefinitely."

Violet nodded slowly, her brow furrowing slightly as she sensed there was more to come.

"But," Gojo continued, his voice tinged with concern, "there's a significant consequence if you use your divine energy again. It could... it could pose a serious risk to your life. Shoko suggested stopping its use; otherwise, your next usage might be your last."

Violet's eyes widened in surprise and worry, the gravity of the situation sinking in, her grip tightening instinctively on his hand.

"I understand," she said softly. "But what do you want, Gojo? What do you think we should do?"Gojo looked at her with a mixture of determination and vulnerability. "I... I want your opinion, Violet. This isn't just my decision to make. It's ours. I can't bear the thought of anything happening to you," Gojo confessed softly, his gaze unwavering. "That's why I've been thinking... the only safe way to perform the ritual is if we... if we were to marry."

Gojo explained all the details about the ritual and how it works. Violet blinked, processing the information and his suggestion. She could feel her heart racing with a mix of emotions—concern for Gojo's worry, gratitude for his honesty, and uncertainty about the weight of his proposal, but Violet knows that Gojo will never suggest this if it will harm her.

They sat there in silence for a moment.

"I love you, Gojo," Violet finally said, her voice filled with conviction. "And I trust you. If this is what needs to be done to protect everyone, then... I'm with you."

Relief washed over Gojo's features, mingled with a profound sense of gratitude for having someone like Violet by his side.

"Thank you," he murmured, pulling her into a tender embrace.

After their moment of shared understanding and embrace, Gojo gently pulled back, holding Violet's hands in his, his expression filled with earnestness and love.

"Violet," he began, his voice steady but laced with emotion, "it's not just about defeating Sukuna and keeping you safe, although those are incredibly important reasons. I... I want us to be together, always. I love you more than anything, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

Violet looked at him, her heart swelling with love and gratitude for the depth of his feelings. Tears of happiness welled up in her eyes as she nodded, her voice barely a whisper, "Yes, Satoru. Yes, I want that too."

With a tender smile, Gojo reached into his pocket, retrieving the small velvet box that held the ring he had chosen for her. He opened it slowly, revealing a dazzling diamond set in delicate gold. Violet couldn't help but gasp. He had prepared a ring for her! Never in her life had she thought she would find someone who loves her the way Gojo does.

"Violet," he said softly, his eyes never leaving hers, "will you marry me?"

Overwhelmed with joy, Violet threw her arms around him, tears streaming down her cheeks as she nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!"