Jujutsu Kaisen Oneshots

It had been months-Yuji

First story!!!
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It had been months since I first noticed something strange about Yuji Itadori. He was always so easygoing, so laid back, but lately, there was this tension around him whenever we were together. His usual grin would falter when I caught his eye, and he'd stumble over his words as if he'd forgotten how to speak.

I didn't think much of it at first. After all, we were both students at Jujutsu Tech, where the pressure was constant, and battles with cursed spirits left everyone on edge. But with Yuji, it wasn't just about the mission or training. It felt personal—something deeper, something he was trying to hide.

It started subtly. The way he'd hang back after group training, pretending to need extra practice, though I could tell he didn't. Or the way he'd offer to walk me back to my dorm every single night, always making excuses about how it was dangerous to be out alone after dark. But we both knew I could handle myself. I wasn't weak; I had my own share of cursed energy, and I wasn't afraid to use it. But Yuji—he looked at me like I was something precious, like the idea of me getting hurt terrified him more than any cursed spirit ever could.

At first, I thought it was just Yuji being Yuji. He was kind to everyone, always putting others before himself. But then there were the stolen glances, the way his face would flush whenever I got too close, and the awkward, nervous laughter that bubbled up whenever I caught him staring. Something was definitely up, and I was determined to figure out what.

One night, after a particularly exhausting day of training with Gojo-sensei, I found myself alone in the courtyard. The cool night breeze swept through the trees, rustling the leaves, and the faint glow of lanterns lit the path leading back to the dorms. I was about to head inside when I heard footsteps behind me. I turned around, and there was Yuji, standing there with his hands shoved into his pockets, looking as nervous as I'd ever seen him.

"Hey, Y/N," he said, his voice a little strained. "Do you mind if I... um... walk with you?"

I smiled softly, a bit amused. "Yuji, we've already established that I'm perfectly capable of walking to my dorm alone."

He chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "Yeah, I know. I just... well, I wanted to talk to you. About something."

I raised an eyebrow, curious. "About what?"

He hesitated, glancing at the ground as if he were searching for the right words. The usual cheerful Yuji was nowhere to be found. Instead, he seemed almost... scared. Of what, I wasn't sure. But I had a feeling I was about to find out.

"Well, um, it's kinda been on my mind for a while now, and I just... I don't know how to say it without sounding like a total idiot," he muttered, his cheeks flushing pink in the dim light.

My heart skipped a beat. Something about his tone, the way he fidgeted nervously—it was different this time. It wasn't just casual banter or friendly concern. There was something real behind it, something raw and unspoken.

I took a step closer, trying to ease his nerves. "Yuji, you can tell me anything, you know that."

He looked up, his eyes meeting mine for a brief second before darting away again. He swallowed hard, took a deep breath, and then finally, he said it.

"I like you, Y/N."

My eyes widened, my breath catching in my throat as the words hung in the air between us. I hadn't expected that—not at all. Sure, I'd noticed the way he'd been acting around me, but I hadn't thought it was because of... this.

Yuji's face was flushed red now, and he looked like he was about two seconds away from bolting. But he stood his ground, forcing himself to continue.

"I've liked you for a while now," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "I just didn't know how to tell you. Every time I tried, I'd get all nervous and mess it up. I didn't want to ruin our friendship, you know? But it's been driving me crazy, keeping it in. I couldn't just... I couldn't hide it anymore."

I stood there, stunned, trying to process what he was saying. Yuji, the goofy, carefree guy who always had a smile on his face and a joke ready to lighten the mood—he had feelings for me?

A small, tentative smile tugged at my lips. "Yuji..."

He looked up at me, his expression a mixture of hope and fear. "I understand if you don't feel the same," he said quickly, his words tumbling out in a rush. "I mean, you're amazing, and I wouldn't blame you if you don't like me that way. I just... I had to tell you. I couldn't keep pretending that I was okay with just being friends when I feel like this about you."

I felt a warmth spread through my chest, something soft and genuine. Yuji had always been someone I admired—his kindness, his courage, his unwavering determination to protect others. But hearing him confess like this, seeing him so vulnerable—it made me realize something I hadn't allowed myself to fully acknowledge before.

I liked him too.

"I like you too, Yuji."

The words slipped out before I even had time to second-guess them, and the look of pure shock and joy on Yuji's face was priceless. His eyes widened, his mouth dropping open slightly as he processed what I'd just said.

"Wait, really?" he asked, blinking as if he couldn't believe his ears.

I nodded, my smile growing wider. "Yeah, really. I've kind of had a crush on you for a while too, but I didn't want to make things awkward between us. I guess I was waiting for you to make the first move."

Yuji's face lit up, his entire demeanor changing in an instant. The tension that had been weighing him down for months seemed to lift, replaced by a wide, almost goofy grin that I couldn't help but laugh at.

"Are you serious?" he asked again, his voice filled with disbelief and excitement. "You actually like me?"

I rolled my eyes playfully. "Yes, Yuji. I like you."

Before I could react, Yuji closed the distance between us, pulling me into a tight, almost crushing hug. He was laughing, his voice filled with pure, unfiltered happiness, and I couldn't help but laugh with him.

"I can't believe this," he said, his voice muffled against my shoulder. "I thought for sure I'd mess everything up, but... you actually like me back!"

I pulled back slightly, just enough to look up at him. "You didn't mess anything up, Yuji. If anything, I'm glad you finally told me. I was getting tired of waiting."

He grinned down at me, his eyes bright with excitement. "I guess I was just scared. But now that you know... I don't think I've ever been this happy."

"Can I kiss you?" He asked excitedly. His eyes lit up waiting for my answer. I laughed and nodded. He didn't give me any time to react, as he grabbed my cheeks firmly but gentle and closed the gap, kissing me with pure love and need.

I smiled, feeling a warmth in my chest that I hadn't felt in a long time. Maybe things were about to get a little more complicated, but for now, I didn't care. Yuji liked me, and I liked him. That was all that mattered.

As we stood there under the soft glow of the lanterns, his hand still holding mine, I realized something. Maybe, just maybe, everything was going to be okay.