xxxv. the return

                                    

                                          
The car went silent.. 
It was like Gojo was trying to think of the right thing to say. I felt so uncomfortable.
"Um... Look y/n, I'm not one to judge someone's choice in romantic partners. Trust me, I've been with some pretty questionable individuals before... But Ryomen Sukuna? Really? Have you lost your mind?" He said, genuinely in shock.
"I know it sounds insane... I can explain."
"Uh I don't really wanna know the details of you and Sukuna's relationship."
"Jesus Gojo I don't mean like that. Just listen to me for a second. There's a lot you don't know..."
"Clearly."
During that car ride, I told Gojo everything. From Sukuna's immortality curse, to Valorie, the higher up's plan, the reason for me falling in love with him.
Gojo only responded with a single, "Fuck..."
"Yeah I know... its a lot. Sorry to just dump that on you."
"No I'm glad you told me. I need to know this stuff."
"You're gonna help me?" I said, perking up.
He nodded, "Yeah... I'll lend you my strength in saving Sukuna. But I'm not doing this for him. I want to end all this just as much as you do. And I sure as hell don't trust the higher ups with Sukuna's power..." His tone was very serious. 
"I appreciate it... Once again, I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused."
"Yeah, you've caused quite some trouble. But it's not your fault, it never was your fault to begin with. You're brave for going through with this. You've got courage y/n, I like that about you."
I raised my brows and flashed a weak smile, "Thanks." 
Gojo grinned, "Although I still don't approve of your relationship with Sukuna."
"Tch, now you sound like my parent or something."
"Well someone's gotta watch out for you."
When this was all over, I think I'd still want to keep in touch with Gojo and Megumi... They were good people. It felt like we were family. 
"Here's your phone by the way, it was still at my apartment." He said, tossing it to me.
"It wouldn't stop buzzing while you were gone. Looks like you're pretty popular." He chuckled.
My lock screen was cluttered with missed calls and messages.
"Where tf are you?"
"Why are you ignoring everyone?"
"What happened?"
"You haven't been in school."
I just made up a quick stupid lie that I was on vacation with a family member and had no internet connection. That should calm down my school friends at least. Especially my boyfriend, he'd sent the most concerned messages. Little did he know I was cheating on him with a 1000 year old sorcerer.
I felt awful.
And Megumi...
I opened his texts, "I doubt that you have your phone. But if you do. Please call me." He said.
That was it.
I sent him a message back, 
"It's y/n... I'm with Gojo. He's taking me back."

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We drove into the city and to Gojo's apartment building.
"If you don't mind, I think it's best that you still stay at my place. Just for safety until this is all over." He said, parking the car.