The Change He Wanted- Takuto Maruki x reader (Persona 5)

|Chapter 7: Trying out new things|

Ever since Maruki has introduced you to mediation you have decided to try it out. You constantly find a way to relax and empty out your thoughts. The negative thoughts would come but you reminded yourself about the words Maruki told you. About keeping a positive mindset and not letting things get to you.

You kept on thinking to yourself quietly until you heard a knock on your door. You were quick to get up and open the door to see Akira.

"Mind if I ask what you're up to?" Akira asked.

"I was meditating... Maru- Doctor Maruki told me that meditating is the best way to relieve your stress and negative thoughts you have. It's better to get rid of those negative things and think of the positive stuff." You nodded.

"That's great to hear, mind if I join in?" Akira asked.

You allowed him into your house as he brought a cat with him.

"Awww what a cute cat. What's its name?" You asked.

"Morgana, his name is Morgana." Akira said.

"Hi Morgana...!" You pat Morgana's head with a smile on your face.

"So how does this meditating thing work?" Akira asked.

Are you serious? He's as new to it as I am...

You sat down and insisted Akira to sit down as well.

"Well I learned from Doctor Maruki that...." You paused.

You remember how you clinged on to his hand, his hand was warm and gentle. Like if he was careful on what he was doing. Maruki was such a nice guy... Suddenly your face had turned completely red.

"Y/N?? Y/N?? What's wrong? Are you having a fever??" Akira asked.

You felt your face heat up just thinking about that. But why were you feeling this way??

This is odd, I don't recognize this feeling... Why is it that my heart seems to pound a lot while thinking about him?

You looked over at Akira who seemed confused.

"Oh, my bad... Sorry I left you speechless like that. I shouldn't have.." You said.

"It's okay... You seemed lost in thoughts... Has something been troubling you? Like a thought or so?" Akira asked.

"Me thinking about something..?! Hah, no way." You nodded.

"So do you have a crush on a boy-"

"NO!" You yelled.

"I was just teasing." Akira laughed.

You told him about closing his eyes and emptying his mind with nothing. You did the same, clearing your head and thinking about fun things to do with Akira and the others. You then thought about becoming a Phantom Thief.

What if I was a Phantom Thief...? Would I be able to change the hearts of people as well... I'd like a change of heart in me... That would sound nice. One where I finally open myself and show everyone I'm different.

You looked over at Akira who had his phone in his hand but his eyes closed. Morgana was now near Akira.

"Oh, sorry... You didn't want anything to drink or to eat right?" You asked Akira.

"No really, it's fine." Akira nodded.

You thought of the recipe Maruki used to make his tea, the one he gives you when you go to his office. You then ended up making some tea in which looked exactly like the one he makes but.... Does it taste the same..? Only a taste test now.

You drank the tea but felt a sick feeling to your stomach. You collapsed to the ground.

"Death by a drink....!" You gasped.

"Y/N...! Are you okay...?!" Akira ran up to you.

You coughed.

"I might be dying, this my final moments on earth... Do not drink that tea... It will... It will..." You closed your eyes with a dramatic stride in you.

~~Akira's pov~~

What did she mean death by a drink..? Was that tea really bad? Come on, it's just a drink. It looks good anyways unless she's allergic to tea or something.

I grabbed a separate cup in the kitchen and poured a bit of the tea in my cup.

"Akira...! Don't...!" Morgana yelled.

"Bottoms up." I drank the tea and felt myself also at a weak state. I clenched my stomach in pain and felt myself about to pass out.

"Morgana please lay me to rest.... Tell the others that I couldn't make it out alive... Make Yusuke the new leader of the Phantom Thieves..." I said dramatically.

"I told you not to drink it...!" Morgana frowned.

~~Timeskip, Y/N's pov~~

You awoke so suddenly, seeing that you were now lying down on the couch of your living room.

"Ugh... What happened... My stomach hurts.." You muttered.

You saw a gothic looking doctor right in front of you.

"Hey, are you alright..?" The doctor asked.

"Who...?" You looked at her with confusion on your face.

"Y/N...! I'm so glad you're alright..!" Your mother rushed up to you and gave you a big hug. She seemed worried about you.

She must've called a doctor to see if I was okay.

"Y/N was it? I need you to take your shirt off, we need to see if you're okay." The doctor said.

You had second thoughts.

"What about Akira? Is Akira here...?!" You looked around.

"He left a while ago, I had to check up on him first since he doesn't live here and now it's your turn." The doctor said.

You complied and did so, she checked your breathing and heart pulse.

"It seems you're okay now, m'aam, dump out that drink your daughter made. Don't ever let her drink something like that. You should be drinking water Y/N, what were you thinking?" The doctor asked.

"I just wanted to make some tea... My psychologist makes very good tea so I thought I'd copy after him..." You muttered.

"Who's your psychologist?" The doctor asked.

"Doctor Maruki." You mentioned.

Your mother looked at you in surprise. Did she not know you had a psychologist? It seems nowadays teenagers do things by themselves without acknowledge or their own child.

"I'll have to check with him then, I'll let him know about the little incident of yours. For now be sure to rest? Try not to eat anything or drink anything for now." The doctor left your place.

You looked over at your mom who seemed worried.

"Y/N... Do tell me... Is your psychologist a good guy?" Your mom asked.

"What? Of course he is...! He's never been at least bad nor mean to me." You frowned.

"Oh okay good, I'd like to meet him someday." Your mother said with a smile on her face.

You looked down.

Meet huh...? I'm not so sure about that.