Love Game (Toji Fushiguro x Fem!Reader)

Chapter 20 : Soaked

A/N : Finally! Toji IN, Suguru OUT 🥴

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You stepped out of your bedroom, your eyes scanning the living room briefly before you noticed that Toji wasn't there anymore. A small part of you felt a pang of regret for arguing with him, but you pushed it aside, determined not to let him get to you.

You grabbed your bag from the coat rack by the door, slinging it over your shoulder as you headed towards the exit. You didn't bother to look back, didn't bother to see if Toji is in his room or what. You had a job to do, and you weren't going to let your personal life get in the way of that.

[Office]

"Hey, Y/N" your colleague, Koyuki, greeted you with a smile. "You're looking... different today. Is that a new shirt?"

You looked down at your turtleneck, realizing that you'd subconsciously chosen to wear it to hide the hickeys on your neck. "Oh, uh, yeah." you replied, feeling your cheeks flush slightly. "I just felt like trying something new."

Koyuki raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on her lips. "Well, it suits you. You look... sophisticated. I didn't know you were into turtlenecks."

You chuckled nervously, brushing off the comment. "Yeah, well, you know, change is good, right?"

Koyuki nodded, but you could see the curiosity in her eyes. "So, what's the story behind the sudden style change? Got a hot date last night or something?"

Your mind flashed back to Suguru. "Something like that." you muttered, turning your attention back to your computer.

Koyuki winked at you, a knowing smile on her face. "Well, whatever it is, it's working for you. You look good, Y/N."

You forced a smile, trying to push the thoughts of Toji and Suguru out of your mind. "Thanks, Koyuki. I appreciate it."

The rest of the day proceeded as usual. You worked on your tasks, chatted with your colleagues, and even had lunch together. Despite the chaos in your personal life, you managed to keep it together professionally.

After finishing everything at work, you remembered your promise to Suguru.

Pulling out your phone, you dialed his number, biting your lip nervously as it rang.

(On Call...)

"Hello?" his voice came through the line, calm and sweet as always.

"Hey." you said, a small smile playing on your lips. "I'm just calling to check in, like I promised."

"Hi, Y/N." he replied, a hint of warmth in his voice. "I'm glad you called. I was actually just about to head out on a mission."

"Oh, really?" you asked, trying to hide the disappointment in your voice. "When will you be back?"

"Tomorrow, hopefully." he said. "It shouldn't take too long, but you know how these things go."

You nodded, even though he couldn't see you. "Yeah, I know. Be careful, okay?"

"Always am." he reassured you. "And Y/N, I...I had a great time last night. With you."

Your cheeks flushed at the memory, a small smile playing on your lips. "Me too, Suguru. Me too."

"Y/N..." Suguru started, his voice hesitant. "I was wondering...are we...are we past the courting stage now?"

You chuckled softly, shaking your head. "Suguru, I think it's a bit early to skip straight to the main course, don't you? Well, except for last night...I'm going to blame the alcohol for it."