Energized | Yuji Itadori

14 - Recovery

Yuji

I was kind of relieved when we finally got Aurora to the nurses. 'Kind of' is an understatement actually, I was so damn relieved it felt like I could cry.

It was struggle to get her here. Megumi carried her after we failed to drag her with us. I can't say I wasn't frustrated that I couldn't help her, but all I cared about was that she got back safely. And thank god she did.

The fear that went through my body when she got hurt, when she couldn't move... It was unbearable. That moment, I just knew my feelings about Aurora had changed.

There's always been something special about her. I didn't see it before, at least not like that.
I don't think I fully understand myself yet but... This is different.

I can't think straight when she's around. Which led me into kissing her and having these weird thoughts about her. Playing around with her has changed into something real, it didn't feel meaningless like it did before, I actually care.

It feels scary.

I'm watching the nurses treat her, while me and Megumi wait in the infirmary room.

"You good?"
I return his question from not even an hour ago. All I want to do is thank him, for keeping her safe and making sure none of us died. But apparently I can't even say as much as 'thank you'.

I know he must be exhausted like I am, and his disheveled appearance didn't go unnoticed. Especially after all his worrying, this must be really hard on him.

"Yeah... just fought, hell I don't know, hundreds off cursed spirits..." he sighs and puts his head in his hands.

"I'm beat too, I need a damn nap"
I was hoping to lighten the mood, but hell, what kind of an answer is that?
His expression stays the same while he keeps an eye on Aurora. I guess he isn't in the mood yet.

"Im so glad she's okay..." he whispers.

I turn to look at him. He has his eyes closed, as if he just said that to himself. I can tell he cares, a lot.

I breath out shakily. I can't help but feel like it's my fault for not protecting her. The nurses say she'll be fine, but I'm not fully convinced until she can tell me herself.

"That was a little too close..."

"Don't beat yourself up about it, you couldn't do anything" Megumi says.

"That, except that I could've" I lean back in my chair. There is nothing I can do now, but I will wait here until she's awake.

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I'm waken up by the sudden beeps coming from a monitor. Is she awake?

My heart beats when my eyes land on her laying in the bed. It seems so peaceful, and I can't help but think she looks incredibly cute. The slight redness on her face and eyelashes resting against her cheeks... I could watch this forever.

I quickly sit up when she starts blinking against the brightness, and I notice Megumi has left too. He must've left to sleep in his room...

I move towards the side of her bed, my eyes taking in every single movement she makes when I wait patiently for her to wake. But she doesn't seem to notice me when she tries to get up by swinging her legs over the edge of the bed in a slummed movement.

"Hey, hey. Don't get up yet..." I say in panic, cringing at the cracked sound of my voice. She should be careful dammit! What is she thinking standing up already? She has just woken up.