𝐓𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐄 | R. SUKUNA

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"Yuji, go to your room, you're grounded!" Yuki's voice echoed through the hallway, her frustration evident as Yuji dropped his suitcase and bag, hastily retreating up the stairs and slamming the door behind him, the force causing a poster with his name to fall to the ground.

Exiting the kitchen with Sukuna, you exchanged a glance, both of you absorbing the tense atmosphere hanging in the air.

Yuki shot the two of you a disappointed glare before retreating into her room and shutting the door behind her.

She was going to involve the authorities and the court my all necessary. First, she needed to contact her brother.

A notification chimed from Sukuna's pocket, drawing his attention momentarily. He glanced at it for a mere five seconds before tucking it back into his pocket, "I gotta go," he said as he moved to grab his jacket.

"Where?" you inquired.

"Uraume," Sukuna replied cryptically before swiftly exiting the house, leaving you alone with your thoughts.

Right, you had a model agency to attend in a few hours.

With a sigh, you made your way back to Sukuna's room.

Sukuna hurried to his usual spot with Uraume, a secluded beach behind large rocks, a place only the two of them frequented.

Uraume had texted him, "We need to talk, come to our usual spot," sparking curiosity and uncertainty in Sukuna's mind.

As he arrived, Sukuna spotted Uraume sitting on the sand, gazing out into the view. Settling down beside them, he let out an exhausted sigh, the weight of recent events heavy on his shoulders.

"Aren't you cold?" Sukuna inquired, noticing Uraume's attire—a simple tank top.

Uraume smiled softly. "No, I love the cold," they replied, shrugging nonchalantly. Sukuna nodded in understanding, his mind preoccupied with the impending conversation.

"How have you been?" Uraume asked, breaking the silence.

"Alright," Sukuna replied curtly, not wanting to delve into his family issues. He knew Uraume would press him about it relentlessly.

"That's good," Uraume responded.

"And you?"

"Everything's been going great, actually. That's precisely why I need to talk to you," Uraume began, their tone serious as they turned to look at Sukuna.

The weight of the impending conversation hung heavy in the air as Sukuna met Uraume's gaze, the silence stretching between them.

Uraume let out a half-hearted chuckle, a nervous habit, as they tucked a few strands of hair behind their ear to tame the constant wind blowing around them.

"You probably don't know, but... I'm dating Yorozu now," they disclosed, their voice tinged with apprehension.

Sukuna's eyes flickered with surprise for a moment before returning to neutral. "You and Yorozu?" he asked, his tone betraying no hint of jealousy or resentment.

Uraume nodded in response, their cheeks flushing slightly.

Sukuna smiled, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. "I knew it."

"Huh?!" Uraume's blush deepened as they turned even redder, taken aback by Sukuna's nonchalant reaction.

"Come on, Uraume, it was obvious. That's why I never made a move on Yorozu," Sukuna scoffed, finding his friend's gullibility amusing.