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

|Chapter 65: Forgetting|

There was no school today, it was a day off for you which means you had you time and of course don't forget your meet up.

"A few more hours to go before the meet up, can say I'm pretty nervous but I have to know what's in for me." You nodded.

You began to dress up nicely but waited for a bit... Come to think of it...

Have I seen Akechi even after this whole incident? I've only seen Akira and the others but not Akechi. Strange.

You could feel your heart racing as you began to think how badly you wanted to go and see what was this whole message meet up thing for, you closed your eyes instead and slept.

You slept on the couch, not being aware of how time flies by.

~~Maruki's pov~~

I was nervous, pretty nervous to even show my face around her. I drove to Inokashira park in hopes that I'd see her again, (y/n). I checked my watch to see how the time went by very quick.

I checked my phone for any messages but there wasn't any response to it. Should I text back? I feel like I keep leaving her with sadness whenever I don't reply to her.

I held my phone close in hopes of her responding but there was no response. I kept on waiting and waiting here at Inokashira park but she still didn't come.

"Has she decided not to come here...?" I began to question myself.

Is this really the end? End of what we had? I've heard voices from her telling me how she wasn't going to give up on me but it seems she has changed her mind. She probably has considering how much pain and suffering I put her through. Maybe its about time I move on too.

I felt my heart shatter a little, it's probably going to take some time. Maybe she's just mad at me because of the stuff I did. Maybe now I should probably... I grabbed a paper from my pocket and began to write on it.

"I guess this is it." I said and walked off.

~~(y/n)'s pov~~

You awoke from your long nap, you saw the timing was pretty late.

"Oh my god...!" You yelled.

You put your shoes on and began to take the train to Inokashira, due to your tardiness there was no one at the meet up spot. Just you, the wind and of course a paper.

You picked up the paper and waited for anyone to show up but as time flied by no one showed up.

"Sojiro look! Isn't that (y/n)!" A familiar voice said.

You looked and saw Futaba and Sojiro heading your way.

"(y/n) what are you doing here??" Sojiro questioned.

"Well I was waiting on someone but I guess they didn't show up." You looked at Sojiro.

"It's getting pretty late, how about I take you home. While we're at it you can stay over and chat." Sojiro laughed.

You agreed and followed them back home on Sojiro's car. He opened Leblanc for a bit and cooked dinner for both you and Futaba. He then stepped outside to take a break.

"What's wrong protagonist of a love story?" Futaba looked conceded for you.

"Remember Doctor Maruki? After his whole palace thing I thought we could fix what we had but I guess some things aren't meant to be fixed. It's sad how things just go away. You can't help but feel pain." You sighed.

Futaba punched you on the arm but the punch didn't hurt at all. It felt like some kitten or type of animal trying to punch you but can't because they're so soft.

"D-Don't you dare say that...!" Futaba yelled.

"Say what?" You looked at her confused.

Futaba stood up and said

"You mustn't give up (y/n), you are the heroine to Doctor Maruki's heart!" Futaba frowned.

"Well was... Not anymore." You mentioned.

"Don't! Nuh uh! I don't wanna hear those words come out of your mouth ever again! You're only saying that because you're choosing to give up easily! Don't give up! Doctor Maruki is your man, and if you don't wanna let go of him then don't! This man is your destiny, the happiness to you!" Futaba yelled, pointing at you.

"I um-"

"No but's either! Go with it and do a little pushing into confrontation! You can do it girl friend! Do not give me excuses! Get down and give me twelve push ups!" Futaba said.

"But I-"

"NOW!" Futaba raised her voice.

You dropped down and gave her the twelve push ups she wanted you to do. By doing those you felt a strong sense of wanting to continue on and suddenly not give up. Was it the push ups or the speech?

"Alright! Now give me ten sit ups!" Futaba said.

You did the ten sit ups feeling a little exhausted.

"Now let me have your curry!" Futaba yelled.

You were about to hand over your curry when Sojiro walked in the store.

"That's about enough Futaba, I'll make more for you tomorrow." Sojiro laughed.

You were about to head home when Futaba ran up to you and told you what you were supposed to do.

You went home and felt the feeling of wanting to try.

"That's right...! I'm not giving up yet...! This story isn't over! I'm going to what I can to fix this mess! So wait for me Takuto, if you ever hear me... I am not giving up on you!" You yelled.

"Who are you talking to?" Your mom asked.

"Uhhh, no one..." You shrugged in embarrassment.

~~Maruki's pov~~

I felt this feeling that maybe I shouldn't give up, maybe we should do another one of these meeting things around February... That's right, Valentine's Day! That's when.

From there on out that's when I could apologize and fix things. I'm going to do it without turning back, I can do it.