Takes And Heartaches | Sukuna x Reader |

Chapter 28

The atmosphere on set was buzzing with anticipation as the crew prepared for the arrival of the new producer. Y/N and Sukuna stood side by side, their hands brushing against each other as they both braced themselves for the unknown. The past few days had been emotionally taxing, to say the least. The raw honesty of their conversation had left them both vulnerable, yet hopeful, about what lay ahead. But one thing still loomed over them like a dark cloud—Y/N's relationship with Satoru.

"Do you know who the new producer is?" Y/N asked quietly, her eyes darting around the set.

Sukuna shook his head. "No clue. They've kept it pretty under wraps."

Just as he spoke, the sound of footsteps echoed through the studio, and all heads turned toward the entrance. Y/N felt her breath hitch in her throat as a familiar figure stepped into view. Satoru, dressed in a sharp suit, with his signature confident smile, walked toward them.

Y/N's heart sank. Of all the people who could have replaced Saki, she hadn't expected it to be him. She glanced at Sukuna, whose expression had darkened, though he kept his emotions tightly controlled.

"Hey there," Satoru greeted, his voice as smooth as ever. "Looks like we're all going to be spending a lot more time together."

Y/N forced a smile, her mind racing. This was the last thing she needed right now. She hadn't even had the chance to break things off with Satoru, and now he was going to be working with them every day.

"Yeah, it seems that way," she replied, trying to keep her voice steady.

Satoru's gaze flicked between Y/N and Sukuna, and for a moment, Y/N could have sworn she saw a hint of suspicion in his eyes. But he quickly masked it with a cheerful smile.

"Let's make this shoot a success," Satoru said, clapping his hands together. "I'm sure we're all professionals here, so let's get to work."

With that, he turned and walked off to consult with the director, leaving Y/N and Sukuna standing there, both trying to process the shock of the situation.

"This is going to be... interesting," Sukuna muttered under his breath.

Y/N nodded, her mind still reeling. She had to find a way to talk to Satoru, to explain everything, but now wasn't the time. She could only hope that he wouldn't sense the tension between her and Sukuna, at least not until she figured out how to handle things.

The day moved on, and they soon found themselves on set, preparing for a particularly intimate scene. Y/N could feel her nerves building up as she took her place opposite Sukuna, the cameras and lights surrounding them. Satoru watched from behind the camera, his presence a constant reminder of the unresolved situation between them.

The scene called for a moment of vulnerability between their characters, a confession of deep, unspoken feelings. It was supposed to be purely acting, but as soon as the director called "Action," Y/N felt the lines between reality and fiction begin to blur.

Sukuna's eyes locked onto hers, and suddenly, it wasn't just their characters speaking. The words coming from Sukuna's mouth felt real, laced with the emotions they had been grappling with for so long. Y/N's heart raced as she responded, the rawness of their dialogue mirroring the real-life conversation they had just had.

"You don't know how much I've missed you," Sukuna's character said, his voice trembling with emotion.

Y/N's breath caught in her throat, her response barely more than a whisper. "I've missed you too... more than you could ever know."

As they continued, their gazes never wavered, their chemistry undeniable. The way Sukuna looked at her, the way his hands gently cradled her face—it was as if they were the only two people in the room. Y/N felt herself being pulled deeper into the moment, forgetting for a split second that they were on a set, surrounded by cameras.