found you - ch. 5 (part II)
pairing: gojo satoru x female oc (ara natsuna)
tropes: psycho! rival! athlete! yandere! gojo x introvert! booksmart! sheltered! rbf! oc
warnings: 18+ only babes, stalking/possessive themes, profanity, coercion, pet names (kitten, baby, my sweet, cupcake), underage drinking, w33d, grinding, oral sex (f receiving), orgasm denial, rough sex, overstimulation, dub/non-consented sex, drunk sex, handjob (if i missed any jus tell me but pls fr don't read this unless ur an adult)
word count/plot: [15.1k!] ara catches gojo's attention when news breaks that she is the top academically ranked student in their grade. he is ranked second. he tries to befriend her but she ignores him. despite her obvious disinterest, his obsession begins..
a/n: here's part 2, i thought it would take 3 posts to post this chapter but it seems its about to take four smh. more content for u guys tho!! woot woot!! happy reading
ch. 1 , ch. 2 [ part 1 | part 2 ] , ch. 3 , ch. 4 , chapter 5 [ part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4 ]
Shoko sat her down in front of a vanity.
“Alright, now that hair is done we can do makeup.”
Ara stared as Shoko opened all the drawers of the extravagant vanity before her, revealing a countless amount of high-end makeup. Most of it barely touched.
“Shoko!!” a girl yelled from downstairs.
“What!” Shoko yelled back only for silence to follow.
She rolled her eyes as she mumbled to herself, “What does Arden want now,” she gestured toward the makeup, “Knock yourself out, I’ll be back.”
“Wait—“
Shoko turned around, eyes alert.
Ara hesitated before admitting, “I don’t know how to do my makeup.”
Her eyes widened, “Forreal?” She then crossed her arms, “Actually I can’t even blame you, I only started doing my makeup like a year ago.”
“Would your Mom do it for you?” she asked, considering the fact that the vanity before them was hers.
“Nah, I had a makeup artist.” Shoko appeared to be in thought before she said, “Hold on.”
She walked out of the room and yelled, “Anybody here good at makeup??!”
A ton of feminine voices arose, answering her. Ara wasn’t the least bit surprised since half of their school’s female population was here.
She heard Shoko yell something before peeking her head back in the room, “Alright, we got help for makeup. Do you want anything to drink?”
Ara hesitated. She’d told herself that she wouldn’t drink after the last party but—
“SHOKO!!”
“IM COMING IDIOT!” Shoko yelled back before saying, “I’ll be back.”
She left within a blink of an eye, only for someone else to enter the room a second later. Karina.
Ara stared as Karina walked closer, looking insanely perfect as usual. She also had a bottle of Pink Whitney in her hand.
She set the bottle down on the vanity, “You need help with your makeup?”
Ara waited for the random bout of laughter erupting from somewhere downstairs to pass before answering, “Yeah..”
“I got you,” she murmured before looking through the drawers for something. She seemed to find it and asked, “You already washed your face right?”
“Yes.”
Karina quietly applied the primer to her face before suddenly asking, “Why didn’t you come to my party that time?” she paused in her actions, “I was expecting you..”
Fuck. It’d been months, Ara had hoped she’d forgotten. Besides, that night had probably been one of the worst moments of her life. She wanted to laugh—to think all of it started simply because she wanted to go to her party.
“Yeahh, I wasn’t able to make it.” she muttered vaguely.
“Why?”
“I think I was too tired.” she lied.
“Hmm,” Karina picked up another product and swatched it on her wrist, “I see you got back with him.”
Ara glanced at her but was unable to gauge anything from her countenance, “I- I did.“
Suddenly Karina sighed, “Ugh, I don’t blame you. He eats pussy so damn good.”
Ara’s eyes widened as she continued, “And his dick-why'd it have to be so big? I miss it so damn bad sometimes.”
She shook her head, “Sorry, I probably shouldn’t be saying that to his girlfriend but—“ she paused, as if considering something, “He really does like you, y’know.” she muttered begrudgingly.
Ara had a lot to say but settled on, “What makes you say that?”
She paused, masking her hesitation by pretending to look extra focused while dabbing the beauty blender against her skin, “He doesn't answer my texts. Even when you guys broke up he didn’t.”
“You texted him?” Ara asked incredulously.
Karina blushed, “Well—yeah.”
Ara glanced away, she supposed that answered all of her questions.
She then added, as if guilty, “Well, you guys were obviously over then but-like-before we always used to hook up. Like, it didn’t matter who else he fucked he’d always come back to me.”
Ara thought she sensed an undercurrent of possessiveness until she cleared her throat, “But ever since you got into the picture.. he’s different, I guess.”
“Loyal, you mean.” Ara replied flatly.
Karina stopped using the beauty blender, “How’d you do it?”
“Do what?”
“Lock him down?”
Ara shifted in her seat, “..I honestly don’t know.”
Karina didn’t meet her eyes, merely playing with the concealer in her hand, “I mean.. I see it, you-” she cut herself off as if it hurt to admit, “you are pretty, in that black cat kinda way. I just- I’ve never seen him like that,” her voice faded out slightly, “He’s obsessed with you. I can see it in his face-“
“Trust, it’s not something you want.�� she answered instinctively.
“Really?” she asked curiously, “Why not?”
She saw the thoughts brewing within Ara’s mind as she slowly asked, “Has he.. ever done anything.. that scared you?”
“Scared me?” she questioned before appearing to contemplate it, “No?-wait, there was this one time where he freaked me the fuck out cuz I thought I was home alone and he kept moving things around, making me think an intruder or some shit was in the house but-“ she rolled her eyes, “it was just him.”
Ara blinked. The scariest thing he’d done to her was show her he was capable of committing murder without a scratch, while she was talking about a prank.
Karina chuckled to herself, as if it were a fond memory before meeting her gaze, “How’d he scare you?” she asked lightly.
It was clear to Ara then, that Karina had gotten a different Gojo than she had. The side of Gojo she seemed to have was specifically curated just for her, apparently.
Ara tilted her head, deciding to say something partially true, “He scares me when he jokes about baby trapping me.”
Karina laughed before tilting her head back to pour her drink down her throat. She made a face as she wiped her lips with the back of her hand.
“Fuck, my lipstick-“ she quickly turned around, looking in the mirror to make sure it was right.
In the midst of re-applying some lip gloss, Karina asked, “Who went back to who?”
“Huh?”
“I mean after the breakup,” her voice wavered, as if aware she was prying but couldn’t help it, “Who went back to who. I can imagine him begging you to take him bac-“
“I went to him.”
“Oh?” she raised a brow before turning away from the mirror to look her in the eye.
Ara knew that the whole school knew she broke up with him. She didn’t know how but she assumed it had something to do with Gojo telling his friends or everyone catching onto his lingering stares and moody demeanor during their breakup.
Karina sighed, “you missed him didn’t you.”
“no.” Ara replied a little too fast.
Karina gave her a pointed look.
She suddenly glared, “No, you don’t understand.” her words came out sharp, “He’s not who everybody thinks he is. At all. I shouldn’t miss him, need him, or even think about him honestly but I-“
She placed her head down on the vanity before her. Her arms around her head covering her face, “I’m a mess.” she whispered.
Never in a million years would Karina ever think she’d want to console someone-especially her-and yet, she did. Something about her was oddly compelling, in a way she couldn’t understand but she almost… wanted to.
Karina found her hand resting on Ara’s shoulder, she honestly didn’t know how it got there.
“Look,” Karina spoke calmly, “I don’t know what’s going on with you two but.. i’m pretty sure it’s not illegal to like someone. Sure, issues happen and it feels like the end of the fucking world each time but we’re just in high school. Is it ever that deep?”
Ara wanted to laugh at how trivial she made high school sound. As if it were just a kids playground and not the sole stepping stone to her ideal future.
Karina couldn’t tell if she was truly hopeful or being sarcastic when she overheard her murmur, “High school.. just high school.”
Ara was squished between Shoko’s friends on the couch, whom she was slowly starting to recognize.
“Karina really popped off with your makeup,” Mina said, “I’m gonna need her to do mine next.”
Ara believed her, especially from the way she was staring. She smiled halfheartedly, “Thanks.”
“Ara!”
She turned her head to see where the voice was coming from. It was hard to focus with the music blasting, girls chatting and cameras flashing in every corner of the house, The scent of weed and expensive perfume hung in the air… and Ara-surprisingly-didn’t hate it.
“Yo,” A hand suddenly snapped in front of her. It was Shoko.
Ara liked the way she’d pin-straightened her short hair. It suited her, she could almost imagine how she would look when she was older.
“You need to stop lookin’ moody and be happy. Midterms are over.”
Ara raised a brow, “I’m not moody.”
“Yes, you are. You look like you want to kill someone.”
“What-“
“Oh my god!” Leah suddenly yelled before pointing at the tray before them, “Did you make those?”
Ara hadn’t noticed but it seemed a tray of ombré yellow-orange drinks in cute clear glasses was on the table now. The drinks were topped with ice, cherries and a piece of pineapple. It looked delicious.
“Duh, why do you think I was in the kitchen for so long?” Shoko then bent down to pick up a cup, gesturing that they all do the same.
Arden-who sat on the other side of her-took a sniff of the drink, “How much rum did you put in this?”
Shoko smiled, “Don’t worry about it.”
Arden laughed and Ara couldn’t help but stare at her. How could she tell from one sniff?
Leah stuffed a drink in her hands and Ara looked down at the glass, at her blurry reflection in the ice. She didn’t need to sniff to smell the pineapple and orange juice within the drink.
“What is this?” she asked.
Arden turned to look at her, as if in shock.
Mina chuckled, “It’s a Mai Tai.”
Leah randomly babbled, “Yeah, it’s actually the first drink I had when I was eight.”
“Wait-“ Shoko suddenly deadpanned, “This is your first time drinking this?”
Ara blinked, “..i haven’t drank it yet but, yes.”
“No way.” Arden gasped.
Shoko beamed, “I am so honored. I’ll make you more whenever you want it.”
Mina rolled her eyes, “It’s not that good.”
“Then why don’t you give it back-“
She stared down at the drink once more, tuning out their bickering until she blurted, “Am I gonna die?”
Arden was cracking up, maybe she was naive but she didn’t care. She’d made a vow to herself to never drink but.. she actually wanted to this time. And that scared her.
It scared her because she wasn’t the type to break her own promises. And yet, all she could think about was that blind happiness she felt the last time she was drunk. That comfortable lightness that took over her thoughts and body, letting her tongue run loose and her mind go bye bye.
It was nice, so nice. Until it wasn’t. Until her memories came b-
Suddenly Shoko’s hand was on her chin, “We’re all gonna die one day, right.”
“Cornball.” Mina joked.
Shoko stuck her tongue out before raising her glass towards them, “Shut up and drink.”
And they did. With a clink of glasses, her vow was broken.
There she is.
A grin split across his lips when he spotted her. His bright eyes looked her up and down before groaning internally. She wore a sleeveless maroon mini-dress that ended just a little under her hips. The dress was skin-tight, barely hanging onto her sensuous tits-which sat so fucking nicely cuz she was braless. Fuck. He loved when she was braless.
She was mid conversation, running a hand through her thick locks when he came up behind her.
“Hey sexy~” he smiled into her temple when he felt her jump. His arms instinctively went around her, his hands sliding up her waist-her ribs-about to cup her b–
She stopped his hands right at her underboobs, merely placing her hands over his and keeping them there. He whined slightly.
“Toru,” she admonished before turning around. She looked up at him with the sweetest of smiles, it was always so subtle-just a little curve to the right end of her pouty lips. God, he wanted to devour her.
She tilted her head, “You’re finally here.”
She looked more stunning up-close, if that was even possible. His hand went to her hips, drawing her closer. He hadn’t noticed her lips moving until she cupped his chin and shook his face-
“Satoru, can you hear me?”
He pretended to bite her fingers, chasing her hand away from his chin.
Her hands came to rest on his chest, “Can you stop checking me out and answer my question.”
He shook his head, smiling boyishly, “I can’t. You look too good. Too good.”
He licked his lips and she shoved him, laughing, “Shut up.”
He grabbed her by the hips again, tugging her close, “Never, never, never~” He buried his face into her neck making her giggle slightly.
She attempted to shove his shoulders as he began to nip at the crook in her neck, “Toru–”
“Let's find a room.”
She finally managed to push his shoulders back, “No.”
Her eyes searched his face as he pouted, “Why?”
“Cuz..” her gaze dropped from his eyes to his chest, then back up again, “not here.”
His pout deepened, “I missed you.”
Her eyes narrowed, but a tiny smile managed to find its way to her lips anyway, “Even though you saw me in school a few hours ago?”
He nodded, his white hair flopping slightly, “Too long.”
Her hands interlocked behind his neck, his mind going haywire when her chest pressed into him as she leaned closer. She tilted her head, “You just want to be in my skin.”
“I do. I do. I do. I do.”
She smiled lazily–as if she already knew. He leaned down to kiss her and she let him. His lips moved against hers while she stayed firm, kissing him back steadily–slowly. Always pacing him, wasn’t she? She broke the kiss, giving him one last peck before leaning back.
He leaned towards her, as if chasing her lips but she quickly placed her finger over his mouth.
“Noo.” she chided him as if he were a puppy.
He smirked before sighing, “Fine. Fine.”
He moved a piece of her hair behind her ear, “What was your question?”
“I asked what took you so long.”
“I went over to Suguru’s cuz they were pre-gaming at his,” He suddenly broke out into a smile, “Haibara broke his TV.”
Her eyes widened, “What–how?”
“He was flying the remote control helicopter and-BOOM! TV cracked. I think he hit the wrong button or something but I was dying.” He chuckled.
She shook her head, “Of course you were. How did Geto react?”
“Oh he was mad. Haibara said sorry a million times but I know he’s still mad.”
“Hmm,” she hummed, “He probably needs a drink.”
He grinned, “Forsure,” He slipped his hand into hers, “Let's go bother him.”
She smiled faintly, “Lets.”
“So that's why-“ Suguru suddenly cut himself off when the song switched, his gaze cut to Satoru.
Satoru's eyes widened before backing up a bit to dance slightly, “Yoo this song.”
Satoru began to get a bit of a groove on while Geto nodded his head in sync with the beat. Ara glanced around to see others on the patio doing the same–dancing.
Suddenly Satoru took her wrist, tugging her towards himself, “Dance with me, Ara.”
She tilted her face up to meet his eyes, “No way.”
Just as she stepped away he pulled her back. His arms slipping around her waist, “C’monnn~”
“i can’t dance—like at all.”
“Who cares,” he whined, “just dance.”
She stepped away from him, raising her hands, “That’s all you, buddy.”
“C’monn, don’t do this to me!” he pouted as she walked off.
The music thumped around them as people hollered the lyrics.
Mina lowered the mascara wand and held onto the sink, “Goddamn, the whole house is shaking,” she sucked her teeth, “Can’t a girl fix her mascara in peace.”
Ara ran a hand through her hair, removing a random piece of glitter with a frown.
“Should we get more shots?”
Ara glanced over to see Mina looking at her expectantly.
It didn’t sound like a bad idea.. Ara smiled somewhat shyly, “Sure.”
Mina’s face brightened, “Bet. Let's go.”
The girls giggled as they ran out of the bathroom.
Shoko was dancing in front of her, singing the lyrics word for word. Her hands on Ara’s shoulders as they moved with the beat. Arden, Leah and Mina surrounded them. The patio was so crowded it seemed like everyone was outside.
“Somebody come get herrr,” everyone sang along, “She dancing like a stripper.” (a/n: song - come get her by rae sremmurd)
Ara swayed her hips, unaware of the bottle getting passed around until Shoko made a mischievous expression. Ara noticed her arm was raised and glanced up, only to see a bottle getting tilted over her.
Ara instinctively tilt her head back, opening her mouth to take in the liquor. She felt some of it trickle past her lips as Shoko jumped along to the music.
Everyone sang the lines, “somebody come get herr, she’s feelin’ all the liquor.”
Gojo was mid-conversation when a tiny bundle bustled into him and sat on his lap. He glanced over to see Ara.
“Ara.” he stated in surprise before giving her a onceover. She looked flushed. Her thick hair was wavier-probably due to the humidity-and her eye makeup had smudged slightly, making the color of her eyes pop. His eyes dropped down to her freshly coated, glossy lips.
Goddamn. He placed his hand low on her stomach as she leaned her head against his slightly, “Hey.”
He smirked, “Hey.”
“Hey.” Choso interjected flatly.
He’d completely forgotten Choso was there. Ara’s eyes brightened as she greeted, “Choso!”
Choso froze-as if starstruck, “H-hello.”
She moved as if to give him a hug but Gojo used his hand on her stomach to keep her close. He raised a brow in surprise, she was not a hugger and he didn’t want her to start being one now.
A soft laugh left him, “Are you drunk?”
She blinked, “No.” She looked between him and Choso before adding, “I just want to sit.”
Gojo smiled subtly, “‘Kay.” He kissed her temple before facing Choso, “What were you saying?”
“Right, so…” and they drifted off into a conversation that Ara could care less about. She truly did need to sit. Her legs hurt from all that dancing. Damn heels.
She shifted on his lap and shifted again, trying to sit comfortably until his hand tightened around her side. “Ara-” he murmured but it was too late, she’d already discovered his hard-on. Her ass was directly on it.
“Right?” Choso suddenly asked.
Gojo blinked, “Uh-yeah.” Not having a damn clue what he was agreeing to.
“Exactly so..” Choso went on.
Gojo had completely lost interest in the conversation when a fierce blush appeared on her cheeks. She’d gone completely still, except for her hand on his knee. Her fingers seemed to flit slightly.
“-I’m telling you, seeing him live is different,” Choso sighed before asking, “Do you think you're gonna go this year?”
“This year..” Gojo faintly repeated the last words he heard, attempting to focus, “It depends..”
“Oh but listen the third time I saw him it was crazy cuz—“
Suddenly her ass-ever so subtly-pressed against his erection, making his eyes widen. He glanced down at her, only then noticing that her hand had tightened around his knee. It was dark enough in the room that no one could see her rubbing her ass against him, especially with how slow she was moving.
His mouth parted in shock, almost wishing the flickering lights could hit them so he could see her ass move on him. He quickly closed his mouth before Choso noticed, he honestly didn’t know how the guy was still going.
He grit his teeth, trying not to groan as her ass cheeks grinded on him. The way her ass pressed against his length was something else—it was only making him stiffer by the second.
She felt so soft against his cock, moving at that agnizing pace.. The last thing he wanted to do was be still, he was gonna lose it.
He wanted to see her face but she wasn’t facing him. He bit his lower lip, hiding his grin. Fuck—he didn’t know she could be like this.
Her ass started to slowly move up and down and he nearly lost it. He hissed, his fingers digging into her hip-but she didn’t stop.
His arms slipped around her torso, tugging her against him as he spoke into her hair-breathless, “Ara..”
She finally faced him, her eyes radiating with mischief.
Oh that’s it. He didn’t have to think when he scooped her up in his arms and stood.
Choso raised a brow, midst speech, “Yo?”
Gojo didn’t spare him a glance, “I’ll be back.”
“Satoru!” she shrieked as she was tossed onto the bed.
He climbed atop her and her hands loosely cupped his neck, “Satoruu..” she whined while shaking her head, “What are you doing? I was just playing.”
“I know, cupcake,” he leaned down to press a heady kiss to her lips. The kind of kiss that rushed through her veins, making her body liquify with fervor until her cloudy thoughts grew clear–crystalizing his want, his need.
He broke the kiss, leaving a string of saliva between them until he spoke, “I know,” He looked her up and down, “But I don’t wanna play anymore.”
His hand ran down her side, “I wanna have all of you,” He nipped the end of her jaw, “Here, now.”
“Toru..” she whined softly. Her head was spinning. She was too drunk to move on her own. Her fingers twitched over his neck, “Toru, we can’t.. not here.”
“Yes here.”
“Toru-
He easily hoisted her legs over his shoulders, sliding her further up the bed. He then pulled the bottom of her dress up to her waist. The second he glanced between her legs, he groaned. He never got tired of the sight of her cunt adorned in lace panties. It was like a gift wrapped just for him.
She cupped his face, tugging him closer, “Toru please-” Why’d she have to sound so sweet and needy? “Please.. Not here,” She searched his face, “Home, only at home.”
He stared into her dazed eyes for a moment before groaning. He pressed his forehead into hers, “Kitten you can’t just wear this sexy lil dress, grind on me and expect me not to fuck the shit outta you,” He shook his head, “S’not fair.”
His hand slid up her side, hooking under the fabric of her dress to tug it lower–until her chest spilled out the top, “Where’d you learn how to move like that anyway..”
His eyes drank in the sight of her bare tits before meeting her gaze, “You do that to anyone else?”
Color rose to her cheeks as she stared up at him in silence.
She cried out when he began to grind himself against her cunt. She could feel every inch of him–how hard he was. Each stroke against her fast and purposeful, ringing with desperation.
His forehead pressed into her temple, forcing her face aside as he panted, “Answer me.”
She mewled as his grinding picked up, “N-no-ngh! you know this–I’ve never been with an-anyone bu-unnhh-but you.”
He smirked against her cheek before slightly raising his head. His smirk was handsome enough to make her forget how to breathe. It didn’t help that his vibrant eyes seemed to simmer with lust. He knew the answer; he just liked to hear her say it.
He slowed his hips down to drop his face into her neck. His lips instantly finding that sweet spot in the crook of her shoulder and nipped at it. He licked up the dessert-like, mocha perfume on her skin–fuck, he couldn’t get enough. He tasted makeup as well. It seemed Shoko had covered his baby’s love bites. How dare she..
Suddenly the corner of his lip curled deviously. I’ll just decorate her all over again.
He tilted his head, allowing his lips and teeth to mark her as he pleased. His fingers sank into her tits as he palmed her areola, urging her cute perky nipples out. She was moaning and whining so sweetly underneath him—god, he needed to fuck her bad.
“T-toru, not now,” she whimpered, inadvertently rubbing her cunt against his bulge as she churned underneath him.
He groaned into her neck. The pressure of her rowdy hips against his clothed cock—Oh, she had to be dying for it.
“Please-not here. Only at home, Toru, at home.” she whined, her small hands pushing at his chest uselessly.
Suddenly he drew his face back-his voice completely haggard, “Fine, fine. At home.”
His bedazzling eyes fixed themselves on hers, “I’ll have all of you at home..but.. you have to let me do one thing here.”
She spoke through uneven breaths, “W-what is it?”
His eyes lingered on the way her tits moved with each ragged inhale. He felt himself grow tighter inside his pants. Fuck, he really wanted take all of her here.
His eyes swam with lust and mischief as he leaned into her, his cock pressing against her warm cunt, “I wanna taste you.”
“Where’s Gojo?” Toji asked over the blaring music. “He’ll def wanna go. He loves that shit.”
Nanami shrugged.
He glanced over and punched Geto’s shoulder, “yo-you know where he is?”
“Who?”
“Your boyfriend, who else.”
Geto was about to make a snarky retort only to hesitate when he realized he truly didn’t know where he’d gone.
“What are you looking so confused for?” Shoko sauntered before them, joint in hand.
“You know where Gojo is?” Toji asked.
“Satoru? He’s busy.”
Geto raised a brow, “With what?”
“You didn’t see him throw Ara on his shoulder? He took her upstairs,” she took a hit from her joint, shaking her head, “Thank God it's not my house.”
“Damn, already?” Toji grinned, “Can’t blame him though, did ya see her dress?”
Nanami instantly glared at him, “Stop that.”
She was lost. Lost in the abyss of pleasure that made her lose any and all sense—if she had any in the first place. His tongue was so unfair.
The tip of his tongue flicked her clit–making her jerk as she moaned. His hands on her spread thighs the only thing keeping her legs open and body semi-still.
She threw her head back, breathless, as she shook her head side to side, “Satoru.. Satoru!”
His tongue was suddenly gone, his lips still on her most sensitive part. He backed away slightly, lightly kissing her throbbing clit, “You close, kitten?”
Her body twitched, “Toru–stop, stop teasing me.”
Even through her drunkenness she could hear how helpless she sounded. He always knew how to make her so weak.
He chuckled, the faint exhale against her cunt making her inner thighs tremble. She could feel the sensation of her orgasm suspended within her, waiting to spill given the right touch. His touch.
He stared up at her, his eyes gleaming with hunger and a tinge of that typical demeaning playfulness. But she knew he was far from unaffected by this–if anything, playing with her always seemed to get him on to a different degree.
“That’s how it feels like, kitten,” he blew on her tense nub, making her twitch once-more.
“Toru!” she cried.
“--that’s how it feels when you put this pretty pussy on me and tell me not to fuck you.”
His lips found her clit again, sucking it oh so delicately—not nearly enough friction as she needed. She whined helplessly.
He lightly kissed her clit once more, “You wanna cum, kitten?”
She was too out of it to respond. His fingers dug into her soft thighs, making her gasp.
“Let me fuck you here,” his voice was low and eager, desperate, “ ‘Kay?”
She squeezed her eyelids shut, her bent legs wavering in the air. “Toru.. I can’t–can’t think-”
He chuckled faintly, “Then don’t, my sweet, don’t.” His lips were terribly close to her nub again, “I’ll think for you.”
He was instantly lapping her clit up—the pace so consistent that she was easily driven insane. Her breath hitched and suddenly his mouth cupped her clit just right, his tongue probing her most reactive spot.
She cried out as her body bucked. She didn’t see the amount of liquid she squirted out but she felt it pour out of her. The feeling of euphoria that pulsed through her cunt made her thighs shake from its force. Her moan was so loud and defenseless, she couldn’t help but judge herself for how desperate she sounded.
His hands tightened around her thighs to keep her legs spread as he drank in the sight. He loved this–every single bit of her. Her shattered expression down to the taste of her silky juices. She always had so much to give him..
and he knew how to hunt it out of her.
His cock sank into her and he immediately groaned. Her cunt wrapped around him so viscerally tight. She was so fucking hot inside he might as well have dipped himself in warmed honey.
He couldn’t stand it–how perfect she was. Her arched body raised at the hips to let him press into her this deep. Her waist twisting as she lay face down, making the sexiest little sounds as her hands fisted the sheets. He needed all of her. Now.
He squeezed her ass before fucking her exactly the way he wanted to the second his eyes landed on her in that slutty little dress. Her pussy was only his to use and tear apart like this.
The squelching sound of his cock delivering fuck after fuck to her sweet core was music to his ears. He whimpered at the feeling of her walls gripping the sides of his cock like it craved his seed–like it needed him to stay inside.
He bent over her, keeping his forehead to the crown of her head as he gripped her waist. His hands large enough that his fingertips met on either side of her.
He didn’t stop–his cock bullying into her boundlessly.
“I’ll give you what you want, Ara..” his rugged voice trailed down her spine, “I’ll always give you what you want.”
He shoved his cock deep into her and she screamed. He buried his face into her nape as he emptied his balls within her. Cum spewing endlessly from his tip as it filled the condom to its brim. Pleasure consuming every cell in his body.
“Ara..” he groaned against her back, eyes squeezed shut as he retracted his hips slightly and shoved his cock back in. She cried out as he groaned again. His cock felt so fucking good inside her.
“Never have enough of you..” his low voice was filled with such unrestrained desire– “never.”
She gasped, loud enough to make his eyes flutter open.
He reached out, his arm easily wrapping around her waist before he shifted in bed to face her, “What is it?” he mumbled sleepily.
She glanced at him with wide eyes, “Sorr-”
Suddenly he snatched the phone from her hands, quickly turning over in bed so she couldn’t snatch it back if she tried.
His brows scrunched together, “Nails?” On her phone was a picture of hands, hands with very pretty detailed fake nails on Pinterest. He looked over at her, “You want these?”
She jumped over him, snatching the phone from his hand, “Yes, but I didn’t want to wake you up.”
His eyes widened when he felt her bare tits press into his chest as she partially laid over him. Her eyes widened a second later and she quickly turned over, taking majority of the sheets with her. Her back was facing him.
He grinned, scooting closer to her before tugging the blanket slightly, draping more of it over himself. He propped himself on an elbow before sliding his free hand under the sheets. He touched her waist before sliding his hand under her arm around her chest. He sighed when he felt her bare tits against his forearm.
He tugged her close and she squirmed slightly, “Toru-”
He kissed underneath her ear-where several hickeys remained, “Last night was fun.”
She blushed, “For you. I’m sore as hell right now.”
He grinned as she pushed at his arm, “I can’t believe you did that. I was drunk, y’know.”
“You said you weren’t-”
“You knew I was.”
He stuffed his face into her shoulder as his arm tightened around her, “It’s your fault tho, you tempted me.” he whined.
“I didn’t tempt you-”
“Grinding on me?”
She blushed furiously, “I was drunk.”
“You're so hot when you're drunk.”
She reached over and smacked his head at her shoulder. She felt him chuckle into her neck as he yelled, “aH!”
“Gojo I’m serious,” her voice wavered, “I’m really sore. It hurts. You should.. really let me be when I’m like that.”
He was still for a moment before rubbing her hip under the blanket, “I’m sorry, baby–kay? I’m sorry,” He raised his head to lightly kiss her cheek, “I’ll try to do better next time,” He kissed her jaw, “--even though it’s hard–” he lightly squeezed her ass, “--especially when you rub this cute ass on me.”
“Satoru–”
He buried his face into her shoulder again, his arm winding around her chest once-more, “I know, I know,”
She felt him sigh into her neck, “I can’t think when I wanna fuck you y’know. I jus have to be inside..”
She closed her eyes, “I know.”
“..it’s a miracle we even got home.” he mumbled to her neck.
“When did we get home?” Ara asked, suddenly curious since she didn’t remember a second of it.
“Around three. You were passed out by then.”
“Hmm..”
He kissed her shoulder, “You talked to Millie?”
Her eyes shot open, as if surprised–but he’d overheard Millie’s familiar voice when she’d gone to the bathroom earlier.
“Yeah, she called,” she muttered, “She wanted to know all the tea from last night.”
“She’s still grounded?”
She rolled her eyes, “Yeah, it’s killing her.”
He smiled slightly, “I bet it is.”
“Andd you’re all set.” The nail lady backed up with a smile.
Ara glanced down at her nails in shock. They looked just like the picture, maybe even better. She outstretched her fingers slightly, looking at both sides of her hands. She felt oddly… empowered. Despite it being the first time getting her nails done, she immediately saw the appeal.
She stood up, still staring at her nails, “Wow, these are… amazing, thank you.”
The nail lady’s smile widened, “Of course.”
She faltered at giving her a smile back before walking out of the beauty room–which she didn’t even know she had. She’d only been joking when she’d told Satoru she was too lazy to get out the house but it didn’t matter–he’d brought the nail salon to her. In mere minutes he was able to book an at-home session with a celebrity nail technician. It was baffling.
And yet, her stomach bubbled with excitement.. excitement that she inexplicably had to share. She walked into their bedroom, only to find no one there.
She walked further into the room, only to find the attached balcony doors open. He was leaning against the railing, talking on the phone. The closer she approached she noticed a few notebooks and his laptop open on one of the tables outside.
He ended the call, tossing his phone up in the air and catching it precariously before sauntering towards his books.
Just as he sat and leaned back in his chair, she asked, “You're studying?”
He immediately glanced up, his big blue eyes instantly brightening once they landed on her, “Ara!”
His eyes dropped to her hands and she quickly hid them behind herself with a small smile.
He squinted playfully, “Lemme seee-“
To his surprise she fast-walked over, holding out her hands for him to see, “Look-look, it looks just like the picture. The almond shape, colors, everything—“ he stared at her, mesmerized by the look of child-like fascination on her countenance as she continued, “I can’t believe it. She even made the stone on my middle finger smaller because I asked. It’s so sparkly too. And the butterfly??” she shook her head, smiling, “-insanity.”
She outstretched her new talons, her smile widening unknowingly, “I love them.”
He tugged her closer, despite her already standing in front of him. Her hand rested on his shoulder as she was drawn in between his long legs. His arms slipped around her waist as he stared up at her, “You love them, kitten?”
She nodded before glancing down at him, “What do you think?”
“I think I need to tip her well for making you smile like that.”
She rolled her eyes-blushing, “Stop flirting.”
“No really-“ he picked up her hand, finally looking at the nails for the first time, “If getting these little fingers dolled up makes my baby happy i’ll have her here every week.”
“Not every week. They’re supposed to last two to three weeks.” she informed him.
“Hmm,” His thumb suddenly brushed the skin underneath the knuckle of her ring finger. His blue eyes flashed with something before he met her gaze with a smirk, “Can’t wait to put something here.”
She snatched her hand away, “You’re so annoying.”
His smirk widened, “You’d love it if I proposed-”
“I’d literally reject you.”
“WHAT?!—you would?”
“I would.”
“Whyyyy~you meanie. Do you even care about me.” he pouted.
Suddenly her hands slid into his hair and she was kissing him. The rest of his whines swept up by her tongue as she bent over him, deepening the kiss invasively. Her nails raked through his thick, white hair as she tugged his face close as if she needed him closer. He nearly groaned.
She broke the kiss, her thumb brushing over his bottom lip as she asked, “Still think I don't care?”
His eyes widened at her quietly spoken words. The flush that bloomed across his cheeks couldn’t be helped. For once, he was speechless.
He held her gaze for a short moment before leaning towards her. Before his lips could connect with hers, she scurried off of him—backing up several steps.
“No, no, no, satoru. You need to study and so do I.”
He was already whining again, “Whyyy~”
“Because,” she shrugged as she walked backwards, “we have to.”
He stood up and she immediately bolted inside the house. He chased after her, giggles and laughter following their wake.
She stared up at the stars and he stared at her. He wondered if she had a morsel of a clue of how much she meant to him.
Loving her was easy for him, as easy as breathing, as easy as the sharp exhale that escaped him when she first turned her back on him.
Sure, it started as a challenge then. A game that only she and him could understand but, he saw her now. He knew why she was the way she was and he liked it. all of it.
He learned her skin, her mind, her voice, her loneliness and he wanted all of it. all of it for himself.
She didn’t know how much he loved her unpredictably. her brattiness, her anger, her kindness, her tears. She gave him her everything and he’d take it every time. It didn’t matter where they were, what universe they were in, he’d find her. He’d always find her.
She turned her head on the grass and looked at him, “Are you even looking at the stars?”
“I am.”
He saw her freeze for a moment. He anticipated her witty response, something like ‘how many times have you used that line’ or ‘aren’t you smooth’ but she held his gaze.
He saw her look between his eyes before her gaze dropped to his lips. He watched as she slowly drew herself up next to him, balancing herself on one elbow as she tucked her hair behind her ear.
He forced himself to stay still, despite his heart racing in anticipation. His eyes stayed on her as her hand came to rest on his cheek, his jaw. She gently pressed her lips to his and he nearly groaned. His hand slid up her side, squeezing her ribs as he tilted his face up–craving more of her.
Her hand on his jaw held him back, instead she lowered herself into him. Her lips prolonging the tenderness of the kiss before she backed away. He closed his eyes, refraining from chasing her lips.
He felt her fingers on his panting lips and opened his eyes. She was completely expressionless–which only made him more keen on knowing her thoughts.
“What do you want to be?” she suddenly asked, before adding, “-when you grow up.”
She expected an unserious response at first-maybe even something flirty. Something like ‘your husband’ or ‘a garbage man’ but-for once-he answered seriously.
He appeared contemplative, “I haven’t decided. I already got an offer from the NBA but I don’t know if I like basketball that much.”
He readjusted his head on his crossed arms, “Obviously, Coach is pushing for that but.. I think following my father’s footsteps would be more interesting.”
He glanced over at her, a small smile spreading across his lips, “As basic as it sounds.”
“Director of National Intelligence.” she stated, “For the US.”
“Yes.” he confirmed, while looking at her curiously. He couldn’t tell how she felt about that.
“Would that make you a politician?”
“Mmm, kind of? I’d obviously have to be a part of the same political party as the president in order to be recommended by him.”
“What else do you have to do?”
“Well, it varies. Some directors have military experience or climb in government service. Some have law degrees or extensive experience in intelligence agencies.”
“Intelligence agencies? Like the FBI?”
“Well, yes and no. It’s more the CIA and NSA-” at her look of confusion, he clarified, “National Security Agency-is experience that they might prefer but I have considered the FBI. It would be different from my Father’s past position but I wouldn’t mind dealing with domestic policy–well, they’re still involved in foreign intelligence threats but-”
He grinned, “Director of the FBI sounds hot doesn’t it?”
She rolled her eyes, “Of course you would say that.”
“It’s that or CEO of Gojo Industries.”
She blinked, having completely forgotten that. She assumed that was the main source of his family’s income. Long ago, another genius in his family found a more efficient way of processing crude oil, which later resulted in the creation of their family’s multi-industry company. Gojo industries is responsible for more than half of the world’s refineries. Despite being widespread on foreign level, they are still a private company.
She blinked in astonishment, “Well, what's stopping you from that?”
“Nothings stopping me but I feel like business is kinda boring,” he shrugged, “I’ll probably have to deal with that regardless.”
“You will?”
“Well I don’t have any siblings, do I?” He smiled slightly, “I guess I could just hire someone but I still wanna be involved, probably as chairman or something but good thing that’s a later problem.”
He poked her cheek, “What about you, kitten? What do you wanna be?”
“... a doctor.”
He squinted at her hesitance, “Do you really?”
She sighed, “No, it’s what my Dad wants me to be. I was kinda set on it but..”
The corner of his lip twitched slightly, “Never mind him, what do you want to be?”
She paused before saying-rather softly, “An artist.”
“Forreal?”
She nodded.
His face instantly brightened, “Can you draw me?”
“No.”
She skeptically watched him pretend to be in pain before adding, “You’re too ugly to draw.”
He immediately cut the act, “Now you're just lying.”
Ara stepped inside the Rolls Royce, closing the door after herself.
Ijichi popped his head from the driver’s seat, a warm smile on his lips, “Hello, Miss Ara.”
She opened her mouth-ready to tell him for the millionth time that he could simply call her Ara but she decided to let it be. At least he hadn’t stepped out and opened the car door for her. He was learning.
She offered him a small smile in return.
She stared out of the car window, watching the other students buzz about until the car began to move.
“Are you okay, Miss?”
Her eyes flitted to the rear view mirror, meeting Ijichi’s concerned expression.
“Y-you seem.. unlike yourself.”
She supposed that was the nicest way he could say she looked off—which she’d been feeling like the whole day.
“Ijichi, can you do me a favor?”
He adjusted his glasses, “Yes?”
“Can you take me home?”
“I am taking you home, Miss.”
“I mean- my Dad’s home?”
“Of course.”
She stared at the house outside the car window. It should’ve felt familiar but it felt... indescribable really.
Ijichi glanced back at her, unsure of what to do since they’d been sitting out here for a good minute.
He looked between her and the house, “Would you like me to accompany you inside?” he offered unsurely.
“No!” she quickly cut herself off before running a hand through her hair, forcing herself to breathe.
“No,” she repeated, more calmly, “it’s fine. I just.. can we wait a few more minutes?”
It was silent for a beat before he answered, “Of course, miss.”
She could only imagine how confused he was right now but he d—suddenly the front door of the house opened and she immediately straightened in her seat. Thank god the windows were blacked out.
Her Dad stepped out. He was balancing himself on one crutch and there were less bandages on his face. His hair was clean-cut short and he was wearing pajamas-a matching set-something about that made her want to smile.
She watched him half-limp, half-walk towards the mailbox. He hastily pulled it open and grabbed the mail. He eyed it warily, rubbing his scruff as he did so before making his way back inside.
She waited until he closed the door behind himself to speak.
“We can go now, Ijichi.”
A low, soft moan left her until she realized there were lips on hers. Her eyes fluttered open to find Satoru in bed beside her.
“You’re back.”
He smiled subtly, his hand on her clavicle gently pushing her back down—“Yeah.”
Her eyes darted to the clock only for him to catch her chin, refocusing her attention on him.
“You took a nap?” he inquired softly.
“Yeah,” she closed her eyes, sighing when she felt him kiss her cheek, “dunno why.”
She blindly reached out to rest her hand on his chest, “How was practice?”
“S’good,” he slipped his arm underneath her head, sidling up next to her under the sheets, “would’ve been better if I was here with you instead.”
She smiled slightly, still sleepy enough to not want to open her eyes. She felt his long fingers tap her abdomen.
“Ara?”
“Mhm..”
A short silence ensued before he asked, “Why’d you go to your Dad’s house?”
Her eyes flew open to find him staring right at her, not one readable emotion on his face.
“I just.. wanted to see how he was doing.”
“Why?”
For some reason, she struggled to answer that. She thought it was obvious but maybe it wasn’t—to him.
“He’s my Dad.” was all she managed to say.
He was silent for another moment, it was so unlike him that she couldn’t help but get nervous.
“Do you miss him?” he suddenly asked, an odd undercurrent to his tone.
She quietly observed him. His floppy white hair, pale matte skin, long light lashes, spark-less blue eyes, the solemn set to his lips. Something about him seemed poised in a way that seemed to await her answer.
She couldn’t tell what was going on with him and maybe that should’ve scared her but..
She flattened her palm against his chest, “Are you mad at me?”
His eyes seemed to widen slightly before he blazed with color. He averted her gaze, “No.”
She touched his jaw, “Then why does it feel like it?”
He met her eyes, “It’s not—well,” He subtly shook his head, “I don’t like him, your Dad. I don’t like him at all.”
“Neither do I.”
His hand on her stomach slid around her side, drawing her closer, “You can’t live with him,” it was a demand but his voice wavered, his eyes pleading, “I don’t want you to.”
She stared up at him, her throat feeling oddly obstructed, “I don’t want to.”
“No?” he didn’t give her much time to respond, instead suddenly turning himself atop her. The tip of his nose brushing hers, “Good, cause..”
His vivid eyes didn’t leave hers, “I can’t let you leave.”
“You can’t?”
He shook his head, sliding his fingers through hers.
“Whyyyyy are you guys so boring,” Gojo whined.
“Stop yapping, Satoru.” Geto muttered, barely glancing up from his notebook.
Suddenly Ara felt something light knock into her temple and spotted a paper plane on the floor beside her seat. She glanced over to see Satoru staring at her across the table, a wide grin on his lips.
She kicked his seat, “Don’t bug me.”
Just as she faced her textbook again, he threw his arms up and flung back in seat.
“You guys studied yesterdayyy~” he whined.
A second before the paper plane hit his chin he caught it. His grin widened as he met Ara’s narrowed eyes.
“Just because you don’t have to study doesn’t mean everyone else doesn’t have to.”
“Don’t be jealous, baby.”
“No one is jealous.”
“You sure?”
Geto set his pen down, “I'm two seconds away from kicking you both out this study room.”
“Okay nerd.”
She straightened in her seat, “It’s not my fault! He’s distracting me.”
Geto glared at Satoru, “I’m about to kick you out.”
“I’d like to see you try.”
Geto stood up and Ara’s eyes widened. Everything that happened next was a blur.
One second Geto’s hands were at Gojo’s collar then the next Geto was face first on the floor. The boys were kicking and hollering at each other, horse playing on the floor.
Ara slammed her textbook shut, easily gathering her things as she stood up.
“I’m out.” She closed the study room door behind her.
“Ara! Help me! Get this ape off me!” Gojo yelled.
She heard several camera snaps and turned around.
She attempted to smack the phone out of his hand but he easily raised it out of her reach.
“Why are you taking pics of me?” she demanded.
He smiled, his arms still upraised as he swiped through the pictures, “Because my kitten looks so pretty.”
“You see?” He said before placing the phone right up to her face.
It was.. admittedly a good picture. It was her from the back, staring off at the amusement park they’d just entered. Her silhouette looked good in her Miu Miu mini skirt and knee-length Naked Wolfe platform boots.
He snatched the phone back before she could even think to grab it from him. He was grinning to himself, swiping through the pictures once more.
“It’s good, right? You look so good.”
She sighed, tugging at his sleeve, “Toru, seriously. We got to. Shoko’s waiting for us.”
“Hold on, hold on. Let me make this my lockscreen.”
She glanced up when she heard him whistle.
He was shaking Geto’s shoulder playfully before tossing his golf stick in the air–somehow making it land upright in the ground.
He glanced in her direction and jogged over, “Baby did you see my shot? It was such a good shot.”
She lowered her phone in her lap, “No.”
“Aww.” he plopped into the seat beside her, “I told you to watch mee~”
“You are such a kid.”
Suddenly he snatched the phone out of her hand, “Who are we texting?”
She tried to reach for her phone, “I’m not texting anybody-!”
He easily caught both her wrists in one hand and held up her phone in the other, “Ooo you looking at jewelry, baby?”
He swiped down to see her cart. It was all Van Cleef & Arpels–ranging from earrings, rings and dainty bracelets. It was all wildly out of her price range but it wasn’t like she was planning on buying it, she just liked to get inspiration.
“This is a nice bracelet,” he noted.
She glanced down to see the picture, “I know right.”
“I can’t wait to see it on your wrist.” he smirked.
Her eyes widened as she watched him go through with the cart, inputting his credit card details by memory.
“What are–”
“Sh, Sh, Sh-”
“Toru, wait-” but it was too late. The confirmation page of the order was already up on her phone, along with pending delivery details. She couldn’t believe it. Even though she hadn’t added too many jewelry pieces to her cart she knew the total had been about 75k. And he’d just purchased it all.
He handed the phone back to her as she gaped.
“What the fuck..” she muttered, shell-shocked.
He kissed her cheek.
She glanced up at him, “What did you do that for?”
“For you.”
“Satoru, you're up!” Geto called.
He placed a deft kiss on her lips before standing and jogging over to Geto, leaving her stunned in silence.
She squirmed, “Toru, please– I’m still sore.”
He loosened his grip, sighing as he cupped her tits. “This bikini looks too good kitten.”
She pushed his hands away, quickly covering her chest as she swam further into the pool. It was admittedly a very sexy bikini set, the first of its kind that she’d ever worn. She felt very naked.
She turned around, “This is why I don’t like wearing what you want. You just want me naked all the time.”
“I do.”
She splashed him with water, making him laugh.
He swam towards her suddenly, splashing her with thrice the amount of water. She yelled, quickly attempting to swim away only to get cornered.
“Okay, okay! That's enough you fool!”
He quickly popped up from the water, closing in on her, “Quitting already?”
She didn’t hesitate in hitting him with a fierce splash but he quickly dodged it. Suddenly she was chasing him around the pool, sending splash after splash after him. He cackled as he attempted to dodge the bombardment of water.
She kept missing him, only to jump to get some distance on him. She jumped atop his back, nearly making him topple into the water–only for his athlete instincts to kick in and easily make him balanced.
“Ara-” he laughed, turning his face aside as she used her spare arm to splash water in his face. Her other arm wound tightly around his shoulders.
He slipped his arms under her legs around his waist, hoisting her higher on his back. “Hold on tight!”
She didn’t have a second to register his words because he was already swimming. He was swimming so fast she nearly screamed. She clutched his back, feeling his back muscles move against her chest. She felt like she was on a jet boat.
Finally he stopped, holding her knees up once more as he straightened.
“How was that?” he questioned, a bright smile on his face.
At her silence he glanced behind himself, “Ara?”
She dropped her face to his back, “I… I’m dizzy.”
He used his arm under her leg to swiftly maneuver her body in front of himself. His arms slipped around her bum, keeping her legs around his waist.
He rubbed her back, tilting his head, “You okay?”
She blinked several times, “Yeah.” her voice revealed something a bit unsure.
He swam towards the poolside, slipping his hands into the dip of her waist before placing her atop the marble floor. Her legs still dipped in the water.
She ran a hand through her wet hair as she breathed, “I’m fine.” she mumbled.
His eyes were alert, “Sorry.”
“No you’re not.”
A grin split across his lips.
She reached over to splash him with water again but he caught her wrist. She attempted to do the same with her other hand but he caught that one too.
“Ugh!” she grunted in frustration only for him to lean over and peck her lips.
“You’re so cute.”
“You’re so annoying.”
“Don’t make me blush baby.”
She stuck her tongue out at him.
His eyes widened, along with his grin, “Ah? Do that again.”
She sharply turned her face aside, “Shut up.”
He chuckled once more, finally releasing her wrists, “Ara..”
Just as she crossed her arms, his index and middle finger turned her chin his way, “I have something to ask you.”
“What now.”
He tilted his head, his bright eyes flickering up and down her face. She thought she saw his adam’s apple bob in his neck.
“So.. SATs are coming up.”
She raised a brow, “And?”
“And college applications are due soon so.. I wanna know your top choice.”
“Top choice?”
“Top choice for university.”
She eyed the faint blush on his cheeks, “Why?”
His hands rested atop the poolside as he drew closer, “I want us to go to college together.”
She tensed.
His intricate eyes scanned her face, unable to read her fixed expression.
“Kitten?” he asked.
She finally moved, her eyes darting up to his. “Are you sure?”
“What?” he asked, completely flabbergasted, “Of course I’m sure.”
He cupped her chin, “You think I can live without you?”
She turned her face a second before he could even think to kiss her.
His nose trailed her cheekbone, “You don’t want to?” he questioned.
She closed her eyes, “I do but.. can we not go far?”
His hand cupped her neck, tilting her face back up, “ ‘course kitten. Stanford then?”
A light laugh slipped out of her, “I know I can get in but can you?”
A grin spread across his lips, “You think you're better than me cuz you're valedictorian?”
“I know I’m better than you.”
His grin widened, “True, but have you checked the ranks?”
“I checked last week.”
“How about this week?”
“No but..” her eyes widened, “Are you saying you’re first again?”
He shrugged.
She shoved him, “Tell me!”
He laughed, loving every second of this, “Maybe.”
“Maybe?!” she barked, “Ugh, give it a week. Once my calc exam is in you’ll be back in your place. Watch.”
Suddenly his arms slipped around her waist and he was burying his face in her neck.
She pushed at his arms, “Toru—“
Suddenly she was pinned to the floor, his hands holding hers down as he bent over her. His tall frame between her legs.
He tilted his head, “Why do you want to stay near here?”
Her eyes lingered on the water droplets falling from his abs before meeting his gaze. Her face flushed.
“Cuz… just cause.”
“Tell me.”
She stared up at him, trying not to get swallowed up whole by the brightness of his blue eyes.
She closed her eyes, “Cuz I want to be near my Dad, okay?”
His jaw clenched as his eyes raked down her body, “You can go to any university in the world.. and that’s what you're gonna choose by?”
Her eyes fluttered open, her expression somewhat somber.
“He doesn’t care y’know.”
Her brows furrowed slightly but he continued anyway, “Does he really matter that much to you?”
“He’s the only family I have.” she answered curtly.
“So? He beat the shit outta you.”
Her expression twisted and she attempted to release herself from his hands pinning hers, “What the fuck is wrong with you?”
“I don’t want you to make another decision based on someone who doesn’t care about you. I care about you. I want the best for you-”
She twisted underneath him, “Toru, let go of me—“
He bent lower over her, “Listen to me.”
She froze, her breath incredibly shaky.
“I am listening. You want to know my top choice? Anything in fucking California. That’s what I want, okay? If you don’t like it then go somewhere else.”
“Go somewhere else?” he repeated quietly.
She swallowed, unable to find any words.
“Without you?” he pressed.
Her heart raced in her chest, “N—no.”
“Hmm,” he hummed approvingly before running a hand down her side, “That’s what I thought.”
“Stanford?” Geto questioned on the other end of the line.
“Yeah Stanford.”
“Why?”
“Cuz,” he hadn’t really thought this through, “Stanford’s.. nice.”
Geto scoffed, “Nice? That’s it?”
“Yes?”
“You couldn’t decide what college you wanted to go for the past two years but suddenly you wake up and decide that Stanford is nice?”
Before he even had the chance to respond, Geto asked, “Does Ara have something to do with this?”
Gojo couldn’t help but chuckle, “Maybe~”
Geto sighed.
“Gojo!” she whined as he lifted her up from the couch. “Gojo, put me down!”
He smacked her ass over his shoulder, “Nah.”
“Gojo!” she yelled while attempting to kick her feet but his other arm quickly held her legs down.
He playfully bit her hip as he walked, “Don’t whine kitten.”
She attempted to twist herself away but it was impossible, “Satoru seriously— I want to finish the movie!”
“Then you shouldn’t have kissed me.”
“You kissed me.”
He merely shook his head, “Tsk, tsk, tsk.”
Her small fists hit his back and he laughed.
Just as he opened their bedroom door, she raised her head. Her eyes landed on the maid down the hallway, staring right at her. A slight blush on her face.
Before Ara could even think of feeling embarrassed Gojo kicked the door closed behind them.
“Satoru?”
“Hm?” he glanced up from his phone. He was rather comfortable, lounging on one of the several patio chairs.
Ara rubbed the back of her neck as she approached him, “Um.. you remember how i’m supposed to go shopping with Mils today?”
He tossed his phone onto the empty seat beside him and straightened.
“The shopping spree you rudely refuse to let me join? Yes.”
She stood before him, “Baby I need some girl time.”
He pouted, “I can be a girl?”
She cupped his chin and shook it, “Just because you're as pretty as one doesn’t mean you can be one.”
His eyes brightened, “I’m pretty?”
She shoved his face away but he quickly faced her again—a devious grin on his lips.
His white brows wriggled, “Are you gonna talk about me?”
She squinted, “No, why would I talk about trash.”
His arms slipped around her, tugging her close as he rested his chin atop her bosom.
“Meanie~”
Suddenly she was flipped into his arms, fully laying on his lap. She gasped.
He nuzzled her hair before tilting his head to drop a kiss on her lips. Just as his lips connected with hers she gently cupped his chin, pacing him. He pecked her, his eyes fluttering open to peek at her face as she kissed him back. He pecked her again and grinned when he felt her breath hitch.
Just as he drew closer to deepen the kiss, her fingers slipped into his hair–pulling him back.
“Wait–toru, wait–” she fought to catch her breath, “I have to go.”
He whined, “Right now?”
She nodded, “Yeah, Ijichi’s waiting outside but I need your help.”
“What do you need?”
She hesitated a second before admitting, “I-um, I want to shop but I.. I don’t have any money.”
It was true. She’d left the spare cash she had at her Dads and even if she did have the debit card her Dad had given her she wouldn’t feel comfortable using it.
His eyes widened, “Oh!”
He reached into his pocket, fishing out his Bottega Veneta wallet. He took out a credit card and gave it to her.
“Keep it.”
She stared blankly as he put it in her hand.
“It’s yours.” he added further.
She felt her face heat up, “I can give it back after—“
“I just said it’s yours, kitten. Buy whatever you want.”
She continued to stare at him and he stared back—only to cackle a second later.
“You can’t take anything normally huh?” he squeezed her cheek, “It’s always somethin’ new. Never a-” suddenly his voice turned saccharine, “‘Thank you, Toru’ ‘You're the best boyfriend ever, Toru-“
She quickly stood up from his lap, “I’m leaving.”
“Nooo~” he whined as he latched onto her, keeping her in his lap. He buried his face into her nape, “You can’t go yet.”
“Stop it-“
“Two minutes, just two minutes.”
“Toru!”
She jolted up from the bed, breathless. Her mouth felt terribly dry and her hands.. her hands were shaking.
She stared at her trembling fingers before registering.. I had a nightmare.
It’d been a terrible one at that, so terrible she wanted to scream at the top of her lungs. She could feel her scream stuck in her throat.
She blinked, trying to remember the details but the more she tried to think of it, the more it escaped her. She was grasping at straws but something within her felt an almost frantic pressure to remember. Something had happened, something bad-bad enough to feel real. She didn’t want to forget, she couldn’t—
Suddenly a hand slipped into the curve of her waist, “Ara?”
She glanced over to see Gojo propped on an arm behind her, his bright eyes nearly illuminating in the dark. His white hair tousled and disorderly from sleep.
She gently touched his face, her fingers pushing his soft silver-white hair back, “I’m okay.” she attempted to murmur only for her breathlessness to betray her.
His thin brows furrowed subtly, “Bad dream?”
She didn’t answer, merely moving to lay down underneath him, under the crook of his arm. His eyes followed her, never leaving her stoic face. They both knew it wasn’t the first time.
She avoided his gaze for a second, absentmindedly running her fingers over his collar bone before nodding.
He watched her flit about before lowering himself to press a gentle kiss on her forehead. Then another between her brows… on the bridge of her nose… the tip of her nose… then her lips.
Her lips quivered under his, making a heady rush hit his lower abdomen but he forced himself to think past it and be calm. He let his tongue sweep her mouth just once before breaking the kiss.
Her lips were swollen and parted. She was breathless all over again.
He searched her face, trying to find his focus but he didn’t need to when her hands suddenly slipped around his neck and they were kissing once more. It was sloppy, desperate and unexpectedly wanton in every degree.
Her nails dug into his scalp and kept him close. His hand found her tits, squeezing and groping needily. Fuck. He’d already had her tonight but hell he could never help himself when it came to her.
He meant to ask her about the nightmare, how they were coming a bit too often but– “Fuck,” he rasped out raggedly, breaking the kiss.
Her hand was wrapped around his cockhead, her thumb rubbing his tip before running up and down as much of his length she could reach. His hips bucked in response to her touch.
She never touched him there first, especially unprompted. If he ever wanted her to touch his cock he’d have to cup her tiny hand in his and guide her there.
She squeezed his cockhead, making him gasp before bucking into her harder. Her small palm ran along the underside of his length, feeling all his veins and heat. He could feel his cock throb in her hands as she rubbed him.
His forehead pressed into hers as he groaned. He was fully erect now and she knew it too. His cock had grown in size and felt incredibly hot and solid in her fingers. His pre-cum dribbled out the tip, making her palm sticky as her pace quickened.
He yanked the blankets off and flipped himself over her, eyes alert. He took in her frame and his cock twitched at the sight.
She was naked, hair splayed out over the pillow and legs loose around his waist. Hickeys strewn all over her skin, the fresher ones around her tits turning a deeper color.
He leaned lower, aligning his fully stiff cock at her entrance. Just touching her with the tip made his body gripe with lust.
He’d meant to tease her, maybe slide his cock through her folds a little, let his tip tease her clit but the second his cock touched her wetness his thoughts were set aflame. His jaw locked and he drove his cock straight into her pussy in one forceful stroke.
She cried out, her tits jumping as she jolted sensitively. Her hips could only tremble as her cunt squeezed around him. It always hurt when he fit himself inside all at once—but right now it hurt so good. She felt full in a way that she couldn’t think.
He was breathing heavily above her, his hand forming a fist at the crown of her head as he began to move his cock with no mercy. He was determined to show her what it meant to finish what she started.
“Satoru!” she cried while digging her nails into his shoulders.
He thrusted into her, hard and fast. As if they didn’t have any spare time to waste. He was hungry and she could feel it in each buck of his hips.
“Dont worry, baby.” he murmured huskily into her ear as she whined, “I got you.”
He pounded into her, burying his cock impossibly deeper each time. He knew it was a lot for her but he couldn’t help himself. He told himself she wouldn’t either—if she knew how good she felt.
Her insides clutched his cock like he was her lifeline. Fuck, if he wasn’t already, he should be. She was his lifeline as it was.
“ah—ah-aHh! Satoru—Satoru!!”
Fuck. He couldn’t stop. He kissed her, hard. She was too distracted to kiss him back. He felt her wet tears against his cheek and it made his thrusts get sloppy with heat.
He was close. So close. A few more thrusts—
Suddenly her fingers curled in his hair, her body arching underneath him as her insides gushed with fluid. Her eyes were squeezed shut, her head moving side to side desperately as she begged, “S-satoru—please!”
He exploded, cumming buckets and buckets and buckets into her heat. It didn’t matter that he’d already came inside her earlier in the night, something about her made him cum loads each time. And this time was no different.
He panted as he fell into the crook of her neck. He felt her body tremble oh so delicately underneath his.
He was still for a beat before kissing the skin underneath her ear and lowering his hand to where they were still joined. His thumb found her clit, making her jolt sensitively.
A small grin slid onto the end of his lip when he heard her slight, broken breath turn bated as he rubbed her tiny, slick bud.
“Toru,” she rasped out, unable to successfully twist away due to being pinned under him, “T-toru, what are you doing?”
The gentle pressure of his thumb against her clit picked up, making her shiver.
“What you did to me.” he murmured. “Waking you up.”
“I’m—I’m already awake.” she stuttered out, his thumb was making circles over her clit now.
“Hmm,” he hummed, “You didn’t cum.”
“I-I did.”
He used his thumb and forefinger to lightly squeeze her clit, making her lose all her breath.
“No you didn’t.”
“I did!” she gasped out desperately.
She shoved at his shoulders just as he began to move inside her, his cock slowly thrusting into the mess they’d made inside her. The wet sound echoing promiscuously in the room.
“Then prove it.” he whispered into her neck before licking underneath her jaw, along her several hickies as if sealing them in.
He straightened above her, looking down to see her eyes squinted shut and her lips twisted in unwanted desire. His cock throbbed as he thrusted into her harder.
“Prove it to me and do it again.”
“Millie, where the hell are we?” she asked.
Millie laughed, her tone as lighthearted as ever, “Don’t worry about it, just come.”
Millie took her hand and pulled her out of the car. Before them was one of the most extravagant hotels Ara had ever seen. It was absolutely insane.
She stared at the palm trees surrounded pool in shock. It had to be the biggest pool she’d ever seen in her life. The lights decorating the pathway to hotel doors were lit with real fire as Millie dragged her to the entrance.
Their heels clacked along the marble ground as they walked up to the main doors. They’d spent the entire day together–pointlessly glamming themselves up to the most excessive degree. From massages, to manicures, pedicures, eyebrow threading, hair, makeup, shopping, shopping and more shopping. From clothes, jewelry, shoes, accessories–anything that they liked they picked up. Gojo had said she could use her card on anything she wanted and Millie was more than happy to run it up–she nearly regretted telling Millie that.
But-at the same time-if she couldn’t spend with her best friend then what the hell was the point? Even if they’d blown through more money than she’d ever spent in the last decade in one day, it was admittedly a blast. It felt like something out of a dream.
The only thing she regretted was smoking a little weed in the car because now her head felt fuzzy–very fuzzy.
Ara couldn’t help but notice the security guards lining the walls the second they entered the lobby. Paranoia immediately seeped into her veins.
She turned and sharply faced Millie-only to become momentarily silenced. Millie looked stunning, her hair was pinned in a sexy, undone but not, 90s inspired updo that suited her incredibly well. Her mini-dress and heels matched perfectly and something about her dark brown smokey eye makeup brought out her eyes in the most appealing way. Damn, her best friend was hot.
Millie blinked, “What?”
Ara shook her head-pulling herself out of her reverie, “You’re hot.”
Millie smirked, squeezing her hand, “You’re hotter.”
Ara rolled her eyes before remembering her original task, “Listen,” she tugged her hand, “What are we doing here? We better not be doing something stupid. There’s a shit ton of security here.” she whispered.
Millie giggled, “Why do you always think the worst of me? We’re not sneaking in anywhere, don’t worry.”
“Then what are we doing here?”
Millie shook her head, “Just trust m-”
Ara glared, “What is this? Seriously?”
Millie let go of her hand and motioned for her to stay where she was, “Just hold on a sec.”
Ara stared at Millie in complete aggravation as she watched the girl walk up to the front desk. They were supposed to go to Millie’s place to drop off her shopping bags and then to Gojo’s place to drop off her own stuff. They then planned to just hang out and take pics there–not whatever this was.
She glanced up at the glass ceiling, reveling in the sight of the gorgeous starlit night sky before realizing it was rather late. Gojo was bound to be worried. Fuck.
She flipped open her clutch to find her phone–only to see it wasn’t inside. Oh shit.
Her heart rate skyrocketed–suddenly she felt a hand on her elbow and glanced up to see Millie with two security guards behind her.
Millie smiled, “C’mon lets go.”
Ara stared at the three of them in confusion, unable to speak for a moment. “..Millie..?”
“Just c’mon.” Millie slid her hand around her elbow and began to walk towards the elevator. The security guards followed.
“Wait,” Ara pulled her arm out of hers, “I can’t find my phone. I think I left it in the car. I need to call Ijichi–”
“Just don’t worry about it.” Millie hassled her into the elevator–nearly making Ara trip over her heels.
“What the fuck, Millie?” Ara asked harshly. She swiveled around to notice the security guards follow them inside the elevator and press a button to a floor she couldn’t see due to the guards’ huge stature blocking the way.
“I’m sorry, I just need you to be patient for a sec.”
Ara immediately refocused her attention to her, “Patient? What the fuck is going on? Do you even know where we are going?”
Millie pursed her lips and shrugged.
Ara raised a brow, “Are you good? I need my phone. I need to call Ijichi–or Gojo.”
Millie smacked her teeth, “Gojo? Are you still thinking about him right now? Just quit already–you're like a lovesick girlfriend.”
Ara glared, “What the hell? You know he’s the one on my ass all the time. He’s probably texted you already, asking about me.”
“Doesn’t he have your location?”
“Yeah but if I don’t text him often he gets pissy. You know this.”
Millie giggled, “Is he the girl in the relationship?”
Ara couldn’t help but chuckle, “You still want to date him?”
“Yes, especially if he gives me that credit card.”
Ara didn’t get the chance to respond because suddenly the elevator doors opened to reveal a lavishly adorned rooftop–everything pastel purple and white themed. Her favorite colors..
Suddenly the sound of confetti cannons went off, making her jump.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!”
Ara was pushed out the elevator by Millie to see several of her classmates waiting for her, hooting and hollering like animals. Pastel purple confetti everywhere. Shoko crushed her in a hug first.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!” Shoko pulled back, beaming-it wasn’t hard to tell from the flush on her cheeks that she’d already started drinking.
Shoko’s eyes widened, before pinching her cheek, “You look soo good, girl. Damn.”
Ara blushed slightly, “Thank you.”
“No thank you,” Shoko placed a hand on her shoulder, “Seriously. You’re probably…” She paused, as if trying to find the right words, “one of the coolest people I’ve ever met.” she said with a firm nod.
Ara paused, “Really?”
“Yeah, you’re.. you. And you don’t let anyone else around you make you otherwise, I like that. You don’t let Gojo get his way all the time either, which is exactly what he needs. He needs to hear some no’s in his life. And get humbled. Lots of humbling.”
Shoko shook her head, smiling to herself as she continued, “It’s honestly refreshing to hear him complain about you.”
“He complains about me?”
Shoko laughed, “Little things like you refusing to go to an escape room with him or you forcing him to wear a seat belt ever since he nearly totaled that car.”
Ara refrained from rolling her eyes, she’d only seen a video of the 'almost' incident but he’d been two seconds away from smashing the car front first into a bridge and that was all she needed to witness to shut it down. She knew it’d be impossible to stop his chronic speeding but a seatbelt was the least she could do. It hadn’t even been his car either, it was Geto’s.
Shoko continued with a humorous smile, “He gets so upset when you don’t use his gifts.”
Ara’s eyes widened indignantly, “He gives me too many.”
“It’s honestly hilarious,” she chuckled before shrugging, “It’s stupid but like, lots of the girls he’s been with were honestly.. pushovers and it was highkey nauseating. You know how to handle him though.”
Ara opened her mouth slightly, intending to respond but..
Is that how it looks like? Stoic, studious Ara keeping fuckboy billionaire Gojo in line? She supposed only Millie knew of his possessiveness but then.. maybe to others it really did look like he was in line. He rarely did things without her, in fact he didn’t even party without her–out of his own accord. He listened to her every whim and desire and was almost desperate to do so—outside of bed.
Shoko patted her cheek, drawing her out of her thoughts, “I just hope he doesn’t do something stupid and lose you.”
She stared at Shoko’s sincere expression for a moment, feeling her heart tighten suddenly. She didn’t have much time to dwell on it though because the second Shoko let go of her shoulder, she went stumbling backwards.
Before Ara could even outstretch her hands Nanami appeared and caught Shoko a second before she truly toppled over. His arms slipped around her waist and she melted into him. Shoko mumbled something incoherent in his neck and a warm smile immediately bloomed on his face.
He glanced towards Ara, his kind smile widening, “She’s fine, I promise.”
She watched his hand caress Shoko’s short hair as he continued, “Happy birthday. I hope you like our gift. Ieiri went through a lot to make sure you liked it.”
Shoko placed her index finger on his lips, still keeping her face buried in his shoulder as she did this, “Don’t tell her what it is.”
“I didn’t!” he exclaimed.
Ara laughed only to suddenly be pulled into another hug. Then another and another. All of Shoko’s friends. Arden. Mina. Leah, they all wished her and updated her on random tea about their classmates that she could’ve lived without hearing but she didn’t mind. When the conversation turned to her outfit they showered her with such compliments she couldn’t help but feel bubbly inside–until Arden spoke.
“Listen, I don’t know about you guys but the second she stepped out that elevator my g-string got soaked.”
A short silence ensued and she added, “Just saying.”
Mina spoke, “Girl what.”
“It’s the bi in me.”
Leah laughed as Mina playfully shoved Arden. Ara shook her head, giggling under her breath as she turned around–only to run into Toji and Haibara.
Haibara beamed the second he saw her, “Birthday girl!!!!”
He outstretched his arms but quickly looked past her, seeming to notice something-or someone-and pretended to run his hand through his hair. Ara was too in her own head to notice. She hadn’t exactly been mentally prepared to see so many people.
Regardless, Haibara’s smile offered her a semblance of reassurance. He had that sort of aura-of a human teddy bear.
She returned his smile, “That’s me~”
He suddenly whipped out his phone, “Your reaction was so funny, look look. You really looked around trying to find out who’s birthday it was.”
Ara watched the video on his phone to see he was right. When everyone shouted happy birthday, she’d broken her neck to look everywhere and behind herself like a fool.
She moved his arm away to get the video out of her sight before she could over-analyze herself further. She hated being photographed, videoed or any of the like.
“That’s cuz I forgot it was my birthday.”
“You really forgot?” he asked.
“Yeah.” she shrugged. Her family never did anything on the day so-aside from a happy birthday text from Millie-it was just a regular day to her.
“Well,” Toji’s deep voice rumbled, “Happy birthday.”
“Thank you.”
He nodded, his dark hair swaying subtly as he did so. It should be illegal for his narrow green eyes to look as seductive as they did while merely maintaining eye contact.
“You look pretty.” he complimented. The words were simple, truly straightforward and yet his sensual voice made it feel like something more. No wonder women dropped like flies around his feet.
She raised her chin imperceptibly, “Thanks Toji.”
Out of all of Gojo’s friends, he was the one she least got along with. Maybe because they were both somewhat the quiet type but it was also because she wasn’t a fool.
She knew-given the chance-he’d rip her clothes off without a second's delay if she asked. He wouldn’t even care if Gojo came after him. He was just that sort of person. But even he with all his lingering stares and subtle seductive tactics wasn’t aware of Gojo’s limits—or moreso, the lack thereof.
She was forced to break their little staring contest when a hand suddenly grabbed her elbow and twirled her around. She was met with Millie’s sly grin and Geto standing a slight bit behind her. He greeted her with a small smile.
“Having fun?” Millie teased.
Ara tilted her head, “Did you set all this up?”
“I’m rich but not that rich,” she jutted her chin somewhere to her right, “That’s all him right there.”
Ara glanced over to see Gojo leaning against a railing, somewhat excluded from the others for a change. He looked like something straight out of a romance movie. His silky white hair had been pushed back, minus for the few unruly strands that hung over his forehead. He’d grown his hair out a bit-at her request-but she liked the way it looked more weighted at his nape, like a little mane.
He wore a simple black dress-shirt, untucked from his matching pants. The outfit was simple and yet the subtle contours of his tautly muscular frame made it all the more appealing. He was unbuttoning the top few buttons at his collar when he caught her gaze. The corner of his glossy lips immediately lifting upwards.
Her heart skipped a beat.
“He’s waiting for youuu.” Millie sang into her ear.
Ara was suddenly forced forward by Millie’s not-so-subtle push.
She walked towards him, feeling her breath grow shallow with each step. His eyes remained transfixed on her. She didn’t miss the way his gaze dropped to take her in from head to toe. When his eyes found hers again, a pale pink hue decorated his cheeks.
He straightened off the railing, “Hi kitten.”
She stopped right before him. A tiny smile finding its way to her lips, “Hey.”
He brought his arm around from behind himself to reveal a bouquet of white hibiscus flowers. Her favorite flower. She didn’t meet his eyes as he handed it to her.
“Satoru..”
“Don’t be mad at me,” he rushed out, “please.”
She glanced up at him.
“I know you don’t like people. That’s why I kept it small. I just.. had to do something. I had to. Especially after you told me you never did anything for your birthday before-I didn’t like it. You deserve to be celebrated-”
A small laugh left her lips, “I deserve to be celebrated?”
“Yes.” he replied indignantly.
She shook her head, “You worry about the oddest things.”
He blinked slowly, “..you hate this.”
“I would’ve been happy even if it was just us, y’know.” she replied gently.
His eyes widened for a moment before he hung his head, “I’m sorry.”
She set the flowers down on a nearby table before touching his arm, “I didn’t say I wasn’t happy now though.”
He lifted his head slightly, a hint of that boyish spark returning to his eyes. He searched her face, “..really?”
She nodded, “This is all.. really nice actually. No one’s ever surprised me before.”
The corner of his lip lifted tantalizingly, “You like it?”
She slipped her arms around his shoulders, “Only this once.”
His devilishly handsome smile returned in full force before he crushed her to himself. His strong arms tightening around her waist to lift her up as he kissed her. Her hands wound themselves in his hair as they kissed. She felt his heartbeat through his shirt and couldn’t help but smile against his lips. He’d been nervous and she couldn’t help but find it undeniably cute.
He lowered her to her feet but didn’t let her go, showering her face with kisses as she laughed.
She gently shoved his firm shoulders, “Toru, stop.”
He kissed her temple, still keeping her close as he whined, “I can’ttttt.”
One of his hands around her waist slid low to her ass, giving it a squeeze.
She glared up at him, “Satoru.”
He grinned.
“Alright lovebirds,” Millie’s familiar voice rang out from their left, drawing them out of their little bubble. “Now that you’re done sucking each other’s faces off, I need to take a picture with the birthday girl.”
She took Ara’s hand and walked her over to a lengthy, elaborate flower wall made solely of white hibiscus flowers. Ara gaped.
Millie shoved her phone in Gojo’s chest only for him to catch her wrist, “Milsss, don’t you think her boyfriend should get a pic with her first?”
“I’m her best friend.”
“So.”
“So?” Millie nearly yelled.
“I set this whole place up.”
“You mean the people you hired set this place up.”
“Same difference.”
“It’s most definitely not. Do you know what it took to get her here? She nearly bit my head off in the elevator.”
“Did she?” Ara could hear the grin in his voice.
“Yeah! It was hard as hell to sneak her phone from her too cuz you kept texting her..”
As they bickered, Ara couldn’t help but take a moment to look around. Some of her classmates were already taking pictures in front of the flower wall while others were at the drink table. Pouring themselves drink after drink as they meandered about. Laughter and music filling the air. And the view… the rooftop view was to die for. It was something she never could’ve imagined in a million lifetimes.
It was in moments like these where she’d wonder..
How did I get here?
Ara pulled the blanket up to Millie’s shoulders. She was passed out, like most of her classmates once they brought the party inside the penthouse suite of the hotel. It was nearly 5 am so she couldn’t blame them.
“Psst.”
Ara glanced over to see Gojo walking her way, a drink in hand. She knew he didn’t drink so..
“If that drink is for me then you can put it away.”
He grinned, “Nah it’s water.”
“Oh,” she took it from him and then took a sip, only to spit it out, “That’s vodka!”
“Eheheh,” She shoved him as he sat down on the couch beside her. He motioned towards Millie, “She’s out?”
Ara nodded, “She drank enough for everyone combined.”
“That’s what I’m talking about.”
Ara squinted, “You don’t even drink.”
“Shhh,” he slipped his hand into hers, “Can I steal you now?”
“For what?”
“I have to show you something.”
She was silent for a moment, “It’s too early for a prank.”
He grinned brightly, “It’s not a prank. I promise.”
a/n: continued in chapter 5 [ part III ]
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reckless [01.]
With a lackadaisical playboy as your boss, being reckless wasn’t an option. But on the one time you let loose and made mistakes, your life is shattered, and now you’re playing house with your insufferable boss who is the father of your baby.
✘ cw. explicit smut, accidental pregnancy, playboy! gojo, slight angst
✘ note. dedicated to wifey @7tsumurai who also made the banner and always supports me and showers me with love aaaa i love you baby <3 also this fic is mostly romance and fluff so i hope you enjoy this as much as i did writing it! thank you to @chosonore for pr-ing UWU. and we get like...10-15 chapters of this?!
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You shouldn’t be doing this.
The night was young; streaks of gold flashing with the shimmering jewellery collared on your neck, the romantic humming of the violins pairing perfectly with the champagne that fizzed in your hand. It was supposed to be another day at work where you accompanied your boss to one of his events, considering the Casanova refused to bring his girlfriends in fear they might get the wrong idea he liked them outside the bed. It should be just another day at work; you’ve accompanied him hundreds of times before. Today wasn’t any different.
And yet it was.
You blamed it on the alcohol. On the slow dancing. On the fact he hadn’t stopped complimenting you all night and you’d been so stressed, the amount of planning and sleepless nights sacrificed in exchange of preparing for this event made you grab for three more flutes, the touch of your undeniable attractive boss permanent on your waist.
Satoru was equally aggravated. You’d worked him long enough to recognize even the smallest of cues, and the fact you’d spend nearly every hour of the day working with him for weeks straight in the office let you know he needed to let off some steam.
And what better way to relieve both of your tensions if not to give in to the cloud of lust?
The sultry gazes, the clashing perfumes between rose and musk, and the alcohol – the fucking alcohol – that gave way to you succumbing to your desire just this once.
There were no more thoughts – or if there were, they were muddled – as you kissed him back just as passionately, forgetting the fact his stylist spent an hour gelling his hair back to perfection as your eager fingers traced over his scalp. How you ended up in the back of limousine was beyond you, and neither was it your biggest concern when Satoru insisted you kept your heels on; his large hands caressing all the way from the ankle pressed beside his waist up to your waist.
You felt his daft fingers move the lacy thong you wore especially for tonight (not because you expected something, but the boost in confidence felt necessary) before he slides inside almost too easily.
Both your gasps and moans are swallowed in the stuffy compartment, windows fogged saved for the handprint you’d left when he hit a sensitive spot. He was moaning in your neck, skin slippery and sweaty as you slid from one another, seemingly never staying from one place as your hands treaded through his hair down to rake your nails on his back; his touch angry on your hips before his thumb found home in your clit.
As much as you hated him, hated his reputation, you couldn’t deny he really earned his title for being an absolute god in sex. You were no virgin, but you’d never felt this good, never felt this alive as bruises began to form in your skin and his lips hungrily sought out yours.
“S-Sir...”
“Satoru,” he corrected through your lips, the kiss barely even one when you were too busy moaning left and right. Satoru hitched your leg up to fold it right beside your waist, allowing him to explore deeper territories that not even you could mark.
His stare on you is perverted; openly wanton as he lets his empyrean gaze snake down to where your bodies connected. It was embarrassing to be this spread wide open for him, though it didn’t matter much, not when you clutched onto his bicep for dear life and panted breathlessly. He was kissing you everywhere – smearing your lipstick all over your lips and his, a stain of red on his hard, white collar and love bites marked deep into your collarbones and under your breasts. You tightened around him once he changed his rhythm into a more sensual one; the quick pace replaced with him pulling out slowly – inch by delicious inch until you felt empty with each growing second – before slamming back inside with fervidity that he never quite possessed behind his desk.
He groaned at your walls clenching down on him, his hips stuttering in the process. “Call me Satoru.”
“Satoru,” you moaned out, and his next sounds were pained. Pained because you sounded too gorgeous, felt too good, and with you following his hips thrust by thrust, neither of you would last any longer. Not even as you shake your head, lips swollen as you remind him, “We shouldn’t be doing this.”
“We shouldn’t,” he agreed with a curled lip, sweat beading from the streaks of his white hair. “But I want you – god, you’re so beautiful tonight. Need to fuck you good—”
Gojo Satoru, one of the most eligible bachelors in the entire South East Asia and ranked as the second richest man in his early twenties, was a man of his word despite his reputation. Just as he was praised and fawned over for his beauty, charisma, and power, he was equally hated for breaking the hearts of women and treating his past ‘lovers’ like they were objects. The news were so confident of it; that he fooled them, played around with them, but behind the scenes, you knew Satoru wouldn’t do such a thing – from the first time he laid his eyes on someone, he made it extremely clear they were not to be attached. Everything with him was physical and sensual – anything beyond that would simply be out of character.
You weren’t surprised that he really did keep his word and fuck you good, because you couldn’t feel your legs the next morning and even though it had been hours, you still very much felt the shape of him carve through you.
The bastard wouldn’t stop laughing, of course, snickering under his breath every now and then each time he saw you grimace from doing simple things such as standing up and giving him the files he asked for. Perhaps it was because your dislike for him was apparent that Satoru quickly went back to fooling around, pretending you didn’t exist and only approaching you when need be. There were still moments you had to clean his mess up for him; taking his drunken phone calls at 3am because he got wasted in a bar, or doing the same for his current sex buddy who he didn’t want to stay in his home.
He was terrible, terribly awful that you despised this part of him.
You were only grateful enough that neither of you brought that night up ever again, for no matter how immensely hellish of an experience it had been, it was also something you’d really rather not be reminded of.
But now, there was no more running away from it. The truth stared at you blatantly in the form of two white lines that had appeared four times already from previous tests.
You were pregnant.
The world had never been that heavy on you. You had a rough upbringing, but it was a household filled with love and patience that it was innate in your nature to keep strong, be levelled, continue moving forward even during the times it felt like everyone and everything was going against you. You’d been through so much worse and you can do this, but you still couldn’t stop the tears that pushed from your eyes, your heart shattering the same time you dropped the stick.
“No, we won’t cry, it’s okay. I can handle this – I’m strong,” you repeated to yourself like a mantra, taking deep breaths to stabilize yourself. Clearly, this was unexpected, but you wanted to do your best, had to do your best. You didn’t have time to lose your composure, so you quickly fished your phone out your purse to dial the person you trusted the most.
“Rei...?”
Your best friend picked up on the second dial. “Sweetheart, where have you been?! I’ve been calling you for like hours now and you’re not picking up, I heard you called in sick for work and you never do that even when you’re about to pass out!” Some shuffling could be heard from the background before she spoke again, her tone a lot more gentle in response to your muted sniffles. “Is there something going on? Do you need me to drop by there right now? Tell me what you need; I’ll be there right away.”
“No, no, Rei, it’s fine, I just...”
“Sweetie,” she sighed, “You know you can tell me anything, right?”
You nodded even though she couldn’t see it. Rei had been there for you in everything, starting from when you newly arrived in the city; fresh-eyed and hopeful for new opportunities. She’d been there when you first complained your boss was a creepy flirt, all the way until you’d made peace with said boss and remained firm in your boundaries. But those boundaries had clearly been crossed – no, rather, you erased those boundaries. You were drunk enough to give in to the need to be touched, but sober enough to consent to everything that happened. You couldn’t place this all on him.
“I’m pregnant,” you said eventually, voice barely above a whisper as you added, “And Satoru’s the father.”
Rei stopped munching on her – you assume – bagel.
“Satoru? Gojo Satoru, your boss, bonafide casanova, the face on billboards and one of the most “eligible” bachelors in the country, billionaire Gojo Satoru?” she let out in one breath, the image of her flipping her hand out in the air in disbelief as clear as day. “Am I really hearing this right? I’m not going crazy, am I?”
You sighed.
“We were drunk. I slept with him.”
“Did that bastard force himself on you?”
“No, gosh, never,” you defended with widened eyes, sitting back down on the toilet with the lid now closed. You couldn’t look at the tests even if you dared yourself to, the plastic bag concealed in the garbage or else you’d feel sick all over again. “I-I wanted it too...we just got carried away and the night was just...I don’t know. I don’t know what came over me and why I did that, but there’s no point in fretting about it because I’m carrying his baby now.”
“Well,” she started unsurely, “What are you going to do?”
“I’m keeping it. There’s no way I would even consider abortion.”
“But what about him?”
The back of your head throbbed in pain. Just thinking about his stupidly handsome face made you want to throw up once more. “I don’t really want to tell him, but he has a right to know that he’s going to be a father.”
“Will he even take responsibility for it?”
You swallowed nervously, nibbling on your thumbnails before snatching your hand away. Composure was something you didn’t struggle with; you were the more reliable one in the duo of you and Satoru, but you had a bad habit of picking on your nails whenever you were anxious. Had it not been for Satoru flicking your nails away from your mouth each time you dazed out a little bit, you would’ve never gotten rid of the habit, but it all came crashing back down on you in an instant.
A heavy knot formed in your belly.
“Most likely not, I know how he’s like. He loves his single life so much that he’d never allow to be tied down like this. I wouldn’t even be surprised if he tells me he doesn’t want it.”
“What an asshole!”
“Yeah, he is, but I don’t need him in my life,” you reinstated, finally feeling more confident the longer you talked to Rei. She was your instant hype machine in more ways than one; her presence itself gave you the reassurance you could handle everything your way. With hope blooming in your chest, you picked yourself of the toilet and wiped away your tears. You could do this – you can handle this. Not just for you, but this baby growing in you as well.
“In our life. I’m more than capable of taking care of the baby myself,” you told her, gaze hard and determined as your sunken reflection stared back at you in the mirror. Sighing, you shook your head and pictured Satoru’s face, already picturing a thousand ways this could go wrong. Only one way to find out.
“I have to go now. He needs to hear about this and then I’ll resign. Probably move back home – anywhere that’s away from him.”
“Doesn’t the baby deserve to meet their dad?”
“Their dad doesn’t even want to be one,” you muttered bitterly and threw your sweater back on, refusing to kick yourself around any harder. Now wasn’t the time to be illogical; you were now a mother and had to be responsible now more than ever. But first, you needed some well-deserved rest after endless agonizing of missing your period, along with the baby drop that until now, had shook you to your core. “I’ll call you back, Rei. I’m very tired.”
“You let me know if you need anything, okay?” Humming in response, you ended the call and crawled back to bed.
It wasn’t that you felt lonely, but you didn’t feel particularly belonging anywhere. You were far from home in a city that felt like the future, and each day you come home, it was mostly just a place to rest before you went back to work the next day. It was a dull, empty routine that you’d gotten used to, but never had it sunk deep into you that you did felt completely hollow.
But not anymore.
You were with your baby now, and as much as it scared you shitless to be a mother with zero preparation and knowledge, you were confident things were going to be okay.
Wrapping an arm around your belly, you had the best sleep you’d had in years.
You’d just have to worry about tomorrow. Hopefully, and you quite prayed harder than you ever did before, Satoru would let you go and keep things less complicated than it already was.
“No,” Satoru shook his head, his words dropping like a heavy boulder in the middle of nowhere. You stood in front of him shock still, hands wrung solid beneath your belly. Satoru merely shook his head, brushing back his gelled hair with a dry laugh. “No, what are you even thinking? You’re not resigning.”
You pursed your lips. “I wasn’t really asking for permission, Sir.”
Truth be told, you expected this sort of reaction from him. It may be true that you and Satoru never got along in personal levels since he was too crass and you much stiff, but it couldn’t be denied you worked well together. You balanced each other’s flaws and brought out the best in one another. If someone had asked you years ago prior to you being employed by the heir if you could even tame the renowned free spirited man, you would’ve said probably not, but after sharing struggles and quite literally forcing one another to do better, you both reached highs neither expected to achieve.
It was an experience and a whole lot lessons learned working with him.
Unfortunately, all things must come to an end, and you had to leave even if Satoru negated to it.
“We’ve been working together for years. Do you know how many people I fired and have resigned all because they’re not equipped for the job?” he plopped down atop his desk, loosening his tie out of frustration. The simple gesture made you swallow and look away – it felt impossible to look at him any other way than a boss now that you had his baby inside you. Thankfully, Satoru was mouthy as usual that he pulled you back from your train of thoughts as he gestured between the both of you. “You and I are perfectly compatible – I can’t let you go like that. I’m sorry, but I need you. There’s no one else I can work with this functionally. No one else is as willing to tolerate my bullshit except you and...I need you to stay.”
You clenched your teeth at the desperation in his voice.
Satoru admitting he needed people was one thing. But him asking others to stay? It may have just been for your value as the only person who had put up with him in both his best and worst times that made him feel that way, but you had to keep your foot down on the ground.
You wouldn’t let him sway you like this.
Taking a deep breath, you closed your eyes and willed all your energy to spring forth. “Sir...I’m more than thankful for all the opportunities, it truly was a pleasure working with you but—”
“Is this because we slept together?” he cut you off, your shoulders tensing. Upon your silence, Satoru heaved himself away from the desk and took cautious step towards you, stopping a foot away when you stepped back defensively.
You almost wished you didn’t know him so well. His eyes shone with a flicker of hurt before he masked it just as quick as it had came – for Gojo Satoru was a master of many things, and a great actor was one of them. Cautious, you had to be cautious, and you clenched your fists behind your pencil skirt as you tore your gaze away from his pleading ones. “It is, isn’t it?” he affirmed with a clear of his throat, looking just as lost as you did. Satoru stuttered for a minute before he eventually composed himself, but even then, he didn’t sound half as sure as he wanted to be.
“Listen, whatever happened that night, we can forget about it if you want. We’re both adults and professionals – we can put this aside us and just go back to normal. You don’t have feelings for me, right? So then it shouldn’t be a big deal.”
“Satoru...it’s not like that.”
“Then what is it?” he demanded, aggravated. Satoru began to round his desk and pulling out little white envelopes, stacking them before you in a haste. “Do you want a pay raise? A new car so you could get to work easily? O-or perhaps a bigger house where you can work more comfortably, somewhere nearer to the office? All you have to do is tell me and I’ll give you what you want. There’s no need for you to resign, this company has given you everything and we’ve got so much offer just as you could still be great—”
“I’m pregnant.”
Satoru’s slender fingers halted around the pen hovering over a cheque slip. “What?”
“I said I’m pregnant,” you exhaled, biting down on your bottom lip to prevent yourself from quivering. A quick sweep from your face to gather sincerity trailed down to your belly, staring at you hard enough as if he had the ability to look through your soul. “And you’re the father.”
“Is that true? Is...is it really mine?”
“Yes sir,” you nodded, “I’m not telling you this because I expect that you’ll be responsible for it. No offense, sir, but I’d really rather raise the baby alone. Plus, I understand that you’ll never settle down or suddenly abandon your old ways just to—”
“Stop right there,” he raised a palm, “You mean to tell me you’re resigning because you thought I wouldn’t take responsibility for it? For you?”
The hurt in his voice and expressions were evident, lip curled in disgust; not for you, but rather of himself. Satoru was the type of man that couldn’t be withered down even with the harshest of rumours; you’d never seen him be affected before by tabloids and nasty ex-girlfriends who only slept with him for money or fame, only to talk smack about him afterwards. But now, he was crumbling before you, and you didn’t know quite what to say or feel over the vulnerability present in his cerulean eyes. It almost pained you know that you caused this – for the comforting, blue sky to be tainted with a thunderstorm that hinted of anger, of disappointment, of betrayal.
But could he blame you for not thinking the best of him?
“I’ve worked with you for years, sir, I know you.”
“Clearly not well enough,” he chuckled sarcastically, “Admittedly, I’m surprised, but not upset. The only thing that I’m upset about is that you actually believed it would be better to raise the baby – our baby – alone like I don’t even have a right to be in their life. Sure, it was an accident, but we made that. That’s our child and I’m going to take care of you and be a great father, even if you don’t think I’m capable of it.”
“Sir, I didn’t mean—”
“That’s the first time you said something stupid. That’s our baby. We’re a family now,” Satoru’s hesitance had vanished into thin air as he was on you the next instant, hands shaky before they landed on your shoulders. It was meant to be a comforting gesture; a reassuring one, yet you couldn’t help but flinch and falter under his gaze. As if getting the message, he quickly retracted his hands and shoved them deep inside his pockets with a sigh. “You don’t need to resign or worry about anything else. I promise I’ll give you both the life you deserve, just...just please don’t go. Now that I know we have a baby, there’s just no way I can let go of this and pretend I never heard of this at all.”
You swallowed, rubbing your sweaty palms on your skirt.
Out of all the different scenarios you stayed up late at night to turning your head in one by one, none of them included this. Undeniably, he was an asshole to most, but maybe he was right.
He hadn’t done anything wrong to you and he was still the father of your baby; he deserved a chance. Satoru had the right to be the father he was willing to be. You could already tell this might completely turn into one big mess, but his eyes were so hopeful, his smile so nervous yet expectant that you couldn’t help but say –
“Okay,” you relented.
His reaction was instantaneous. Satoru beamed and lounged at you, arms wide open for an embrace before realizing at the last second you could stab him with a pen and not regret it. One warning glare sent his way and he was retracing his arm behind his head, pretending to stretch with an off-tune whistle.
The sudden switch between pained and enthusiastic gave you whiplash, but you really shouldn’t be surprised. This was Gojo Satoru in the first place – he was as unpredictable as nothing was permanent and lasting to him.
It could be both a blessing and a curse.
For the sake of your baby, you genuinely hoped it was the former.
Not wanting him to get too ahead of himself since you still didn’t trust him enough, you raised a finger to poke him in the chest. Right now, you were no longer his secretary that openly despised him but added six sugar cubes in his coffee just as he liked anyway, but rather a woman who shared this mess with him, and as the mother of his child. You had to be strong. Being with Satoru felt like playing with fire, and you had far too much at stake – both of you did – but you weren’t privileged and fortunate like Satoru. One bad thing thrown his way could be brushed off, but for you? Everything you worked hard for could disappear just like that.
If you really chose now to play with fire, you had to be careful not to be the gasoline that ignited things to burn down into ashes.
“Satoru,” you stressed with your lips pressed into a thin line, “The only thing I expect from you is to be is a good father to our child. I know that it would be difficult for you to be a new person in a day and that your old habits won’t die right away, so please do what you can to be a good parent, and I’ll be with you every step of the way. I promise you don’t have to worry about me getting in the way of your life as well.”
His smile slowly vanished.
“Is that how low you really think of me?” he echoed rather sadly, “That I would still sleep around knowing I’ve got a family now?”
“We’re not a family, Sir. I have no intentions of marrying you nor would I ever want it. I’m just staying for the baby.”
“Fine. For the baby, let’s both do our best,” he crossed his arms on his chest, pumping out the hard muscles from how tight his shirt was. You were stuck between wanting to slap him or be closer to him; the hormones too much of a mess that you had to grip your thigh for restraint. “But tomorrow, you’re moving in with me. I’m going to take care of you from now on – I’ll get you whatever you need so whatever it is, just tell me. My credit card is yours to use as well.”
Move in with him? You wanted to laugh. That was the last thing you would want to happen.
“Sir, it’s fine, I’m capable of taking care of myself.”
“I didn’t say you weren’t, but I want to take care of you both,” he reiterated, growing slightly annoyed from your rigidness. You professed that you were being difficult right now, but it was much better than being easy around someone like him.
“We don’t have to be friends or lovers, alright? I know you don’t see me that way and I’m probably repulsive in your eyes – which is understandable since you always clean my mess up for me – but as a father, at least, let me do my job. There doesn’t have to be anything between us other than a mutual want to be good parents. Is that alright with you?”
You mulled the thought over in your head. So he was capable of being sensible sometimes, and after a few moments of silence, you narrowed your eyes at him.
Still suspicious and your guard was most definitely still up, but he was right. You both had a mutual want to be good parents and that was the most important thing right now. Everything else that complicated matters would be handled afterwards.
“I’m okay with that, but I would have to set down lots of boundaries if I’m living with you.”
“So you’ll really stay with me then?” You regretted nodding in response because Satoru was now fishing his phone out, a goofy smile on his face.
He took the news...surprisingly well, and you didn’t know what to make of it.
“Perfect! I’ll have your room prepared!” You tried to grab his arm to stop him from going overboard; knowing full well Satoru always had rushes in which he impulsively overdoes things. He might turn your room into some sort of grand suite that you wouldn’t really like, but he was far too excited and lost in his own thoughts that your words went from one ear and out the other. “Fuck,” he laughed to himself, “I’m going to be a dad.”
Whether it was relief or anxiety that bubbled through you, you had no idea.
It was definitely anxiety.
Satoru felt like a hyper child to be around, and as much as you were grateful that he was happy about this, you also wished he would calm down. You didn’t even have enough chance to settle in before he’s shoving you inside room by room, announcing that what was his was also yours and he would have a baby room set up next week.
You followed him around like a puppy as he marched into the kitchen, mumbling incoherently to himself about baby proofing furniture.
“Sir,” you called out, “Sir, listen to me. We need to talk about boundaries.”
Satoru blinked owlishly at your tired eyes, sheepishly smiling at you. It must’ve dawned on him that his speed tour of his penthouse felt a lot more overwhelming than welcoming, and he sat you down on the island stools before drumming his fingers impatiently on the cool marble. “Sorry, you were saying? I kind of got carried away.”
Carried away was far an understatement.
“I said, we need to talk about boundaries.”
“Oh, yeah, right,” he paused with a furrow in his brow. “Also can you just call me Satoru? We’re going to be parents anyway and it’s awkward if you keep uh, calling me Sir.”
“Fine,” you rolled your eyes, not really in the mood to argue with him right now. You had to keep intact with him while you still had his full attention. Taking out a little notepad you prepared the night before, you slid it over Satoru who tilted his head to the side rather cutely to read it. “So here are my boundaries. One, I don’t want this pregnancy to be announced in the media unless I’m ready. I understand that we can’t keep this a secret forever but I need time to process this. Two, just because we’re living in the same roof together doesn’t mean that I get to go anywhere and everywhere with you. I’m going to work by myself—”
“No.”
“What do you mean no?”
“I said no,” he repeated more firmly this time. “You’re pregnant and I want to make sure you’re safe at all times. I’m driving you to work.”
“Didn’t you just hear what I said? I don’t want to be seen with you.”
“You’re my secretary. People see us together all the time.”
“But you never drove me to work! I live far from the office and I most definitely don’t drive an Audi.”
“Things change, that’s your life now,” Satoru shrugged nonchalantly, stealing the pen you twirled in your hands. The sudden contact sent jolts of electricity from your knuckles, one that had you recanting your hands back to yourself. Satoru didn’t seem to notice as he crosses out the second rule, “Sorry not sorry but I don’t want to let you go places like that. Fine by me if you don’t want me to drive you, but at least have one of the chauffeurs take you somewhere if you really don’t wanna be seen with me.”
“Fine,” you gritted your teeth. Compromise, compromise, meet in the middle – you repeated to yourself to keep your sanity. “Rule number three: I don’t want you changing your attitude around me. We may have a baby on the way, but you’re still my boss and I want to keep our relationship professional.”
“You’re saying I’m not allowed to fall in love with you?”
You flicked his forehead, effectively erasing the teasing grin he wore. “That’s not going to happen,” you interjected irritably, although your heart skip a beat. That was a massive red flag already; you could never be too comfortable with him. For Satoru, his little comments here and there may come naturally and probably meant nothing to him, but there was a chance you could receive it with different interpretations. Shaking your head at him, you ignored his grumblings on how ‘mean’ you were. “We’re never going to be a couple. We’re just raising a child together. I don’t want you acting weird or too comfortable with me.”
Satoru scratched the side of his head as he mulled about it, “Are we allowed to be friends, at least? I understand the professional part, but I can’t imagine the both of us getting along for nine months and more when we act like boss and employee even alone at home,” before you could say anything, Satoru raised his hands in surrender. “I promise I won’t do anything weird to you. No offense, but you’re not really my type, so same as you, I view you platonically.”
Right. The heart surely was stupid and confusing.
You didn’t want him getting any ideas that this could lead to something more, but at the same time, it hurt a little to know you weren’t his type.
Hiding that pang of hurt behind a tight lipped smile, you forced yourself to agree with him. “I view you professionally, Sir.”
“Satoru.”
“Whatever,” you grumbled. “Rule number four: don’t bring home any of your fuck buddies or flavour of the night. I really don’t care if you sleep around, but respect my privacy and my standing as the mother of your childIf you’re really desperate to get your dick wet, go fuck them somewhere else.”
“You’ve never been this vulgar with me.”
He wasn’t wrong about that. Despite countless of times that he tried being friendly with you to ease your stiffness in the office, you always shot him down.
You came to the city to work and provide for your family, not to be friends with your annoyingly hot boss who enjoyed his life way too much. Unlike him, you were more work than play, and eventually Satoru respected the fact you would never speak or treat him casually.
Until now.
“Try being in my shoes and see if you’d still have the patience of a saint,” you mumbled under your breath, sighing when Satoru’s smile got more awkward. “Listen, Satoru, I don’t mean to be difficult, okay? It’s just...this is a lot. This isn’t just us about anymore – we’re going to be parents and that’s a huge responsibility. It’s not only our lives changing here, a child will be relying on us in the future and I simply want to be a good mother, but I also don’t trust you very well to be comfortable enough to act like we’re suddenly friends.”
“I understand that.”
“Good.”
“Do you have rule number five?”
“No, not really, but I can add more as we go.”
“I have a rule number five,” he piped in, flipping the notepad his way as he scribbled something down. “And it’s that if you need help – and I mean with anything – you would let me help you. I’ve worked with you for a long time and I’m not dumb enough to not notice you like to do things by yourself. Like you said, things are different now, and especially with this pregnancy, you’re not alone in this. You need to let me take over the wheel sometimes. I can’t be just a passenger in the car – you and I are both in this together.”
“Just keep your hands to yourself.”
“That’s easy,” he chirped, and there was that uncomfortable knot in your chest again. However, it didn’t sink in too deep because Satoru was blatantly staring at your belly, a small smile tugging at his lips. “So do we have a name for them already?”
“Satoru, I’ve only been a few weeks pregnant, I don’t—”
Conflicting his previous statement that he’d keep his hands to himself, Satoru suddenly dropped to his knees. You watched with wide eyes, too flabbergasted to move as he places his ear on your belly.
“Hi there, little one,” he spoke in a soft tone, large hands caressing the tiny bump beginning to form. You couldn’t move; hell, you could barely breathe from how comforting his touch seemed in contrast to your mind ringing warning bells above. His voice quickly pulled you back to reality as he flattened his palm, white lashes fluttering against the cotton of your shirt. “I’m your daddy; I can’t wait to meet you. Daddy promises to take good care of you and make you the happiest kid ever, alright? You don’t have to worry about anything as long as I’m here.”
“D-don’t spoil them too much, Satoru.”
“I’ll try not to,” he chuckled. Satisfied with that small moment he had, he straightened up and trudged over the dining table that was far too big for a man who lived alone. In that moment, an image flashed in your mind – that someday that table would no longer look empty as you and your child shared meals with him. You could already imagine how heavenly the sun would shine on the glass windows behind it, the flowers gathered in the middle of the table blooming to life.
Out of nowhere, it struck you.
Could it be that this was why he loved this baby so much after only knowing about it for a few days? Could it be that Satoru really was alone?
“Okay, we should probably have a welcoming dinner! The chefs left me something tonight. I forgot what it’s called but I think you’ll like it. Grab some wine on the cellar for me?”
“Satoru, I’m pregnant.”
“Oh, right! My bad,” he clapped his hands together before pulling out ceramics and a cold pitcher, “Just water for mommy then,” Satoru said absentmindedly, completely oblivious to how your mind short-circuited a few feet away from him. He went about his way ignorant to it all and gently tugged you to sit with him, eagerly digging into the heated meals as you realized both of you hadn’t eaten.
For a guy who talked a lot, dinner with him was surprisingly quiet. Other than the occasional clinking of utensils against the plate, you enjoyed the silence with him.
You wouldn’t have believed it to be possible since Satoru made it his daily business to always fill in the gaps. Peace and comfort stretched before you the whole time, however, that for a moment, just a short moment, you found yourself letting your guard down. Even when you both caught each other’s in the middle of a bite, you found no tension or awkwardness in it. Perhaps it was the familiarity of being beside each other for years now that this should feel natural, or maybe it was because you both mutually agreed on wanting the best for your baby. Whatever it was, you didn’t want to overcomplicate it right now.
“You know, I’m really excited about this. I can’t believe I’m actually going to be a father,” he mused through a bite, swirling his red wine through his glass. Satoru gazed at his reflection almost dreamily, seemingly too deep in thought that he felt far from reach.
Or maybe you were the one who was detached, the one who kept pushing him away, because you could offer him nothing but a lame nod. “I’m glad to hear that...”
“What about you? You don’t look too happy.”
Your eyes widened at his worry. “No, I-I’m happy, of course. It’s just...it’s unplanned, and I’ve had my whole life planned out that I’m not really sure how this will all fall into place together.”
“Hey,” he laced his fingers with yours, squeezing warmth back into your skin that you hadn’t noticed turned cold from the nerves. Unlike his usual self with eyes brimming with glee, you could only see tenderness in him now, some sort of silent vow through a private smile shared only between the two of you in that moment in the solace of his home. Your home. “I promise I’ll be there for you and the baby every step of the way. I know that I haven’t had the best reputation and I have zero idea on parenting, but you’re not alone in this. You can trust me on this one, just like how we always trusted each other during work. Being a parent and running a business are both responsibilities right?”
“Yeah...”
“Well then you already know we work well together. We’re great partners!” he cheered, patting your shoulder way too bro-like. You resisted the urge to cringe. “We’ll be great parents, Y/N. I’m sure of that.”
Unsure of what else to do, you squeezed his hand back. He was right, you would be great parents as long as both of you never gave up. The thought of eating meals with him again with another addition to the table made you smile, and you hadn’t noticed you were spacing out, thumb running over his knuckles that were smooth for a man who never knew a day of hard labour. It wasn’t until you felt something prodding at you metaphorically, and you chuckled nervously as you saw Satoru smiling mysteriously at you.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Nothing,” he grinned, “I’ve just never seen you this close before; not so much that I paid attention anyway. But this is nice – having you here, I mean. It gets lonely here sometimes.”
“Don’t you bring your girlfriends around?”
“I never make them stay,” was all he said, and just like that, whatever thread that was beginning to form snapped. Satoru released his hold on you and gestured to your plate, carrying the dishes in his hand before leaving you alone on the table. Like always – a whiplash. “I’ll clean up, you can rest in your room now. I’ll take care of the dishes.”
“Do you even know how to do them?”
“Yeah, my mother forced me to wash dishes because she didn’t want me to rely on the house help too much,” he informed, the new information shocking you right to the core as he put on dishwashing gloves and started scrubbing. From this angle, he sure looked damn nice and domestic in just a white shirt, hair ruffled down to bangs. “I’ll be right there with you,” Satoru announces casually, spinning on his heel with red cheeks once he realized what he said. “For just a goodnight, I mean! We’re not sharing rooms!”
“Yeah, no,” you coughed out, “We’re definitely not.”
It felt…surreal, to wake up in a room much grandiose than yours yet felt like home even for the first night. Satoru handled your moving in rather happily; you found him singing to himself this morning as he brewed his own coffee before realizing you were right behind him, sleepy as you lazily made waffles for the both of you. Everything flowed nicely and normally, like this had always been a normal thing that for a moment, you questioned once more what would happen next.
You were now getting ready for work, hands tugging at his tie because he was such a man-child who couldn’t even properly knot his own tie. His suit was custom tailored and he looked effortlessly gorgeous – beauty ripped straight from magazines he was constantly a front page of, but his tie was skewered and loose that it irritated you.
“You’re such a mess without me.”
Satoru bent down to wiggle his brows at you, thought you didn’t notice because he wouldn’t stay still for you to fix his tie fast enough. “Isn’t this sweet; you fixing my tie for me as we both get ready for work?” he teased, “We’re like a married couple already.”
“If you don’t shut up, I’m kicking you in the nuts.”
“Then how can I give you more babies?” picking up the newspaper on the coffee table beside you, you rolled it and started whacking him, a string of profanities colorfully painting his otherwise monochrome and sleek walls. Satoru’s laughter boomed all over the room even as he wiggled away from you, clutching his bicep that had been the victim of your abuse. “Ow, ow, I was joking! Jeez, woman, you are strong. Fight men a lot like this?”
“I work with you. My fighting instincts are always activated.”
His laugh really was annoying. But it did help ease your nerves – though you’d never tell him that – as you sat beside him in his car, the expensive leather seats no longer strange to you. It would’ve felt like any other day where you accompanied him somewhere, except the reason was different now, and it came crashing down on you of your current situation that things were undeniably different from now on.
You immediately stepped away from him the moment you got out of the car, clutching your clipboard to your tummy when Satoru bumped his shoulder with yours. “Come closer, it’s fine. No one will suspect a thing,” he points to the crowded building with people bumping and walking past each other, everyone too occupied in their own heads to even notice you.
It wasn’t much, but hearing his voice and reassurances relaxed you, even for just a little bit. Maybe your first day at work after the baby news wouldn’t be so bad, after all, but it seemed you had spoken too early.
Satoru heavily insisted that you worked inside his office from now on.
Your desk was located right outside his office, the phone line always within reach in case you needed to pass calls to him or if he needed you to come. Satoru preferred the privacy of his own space – or so he said; he actually just didn’t want you to witness him slacking around and experience your wrath – but now he was dragging you inside his office, pushing your shoulders down until you were ‘settled in.’
You didn’t even want to ask where he got a new desk from, or why it had to be right across from him. His desk remained elevated on a few levels, the welcoming lobby of the room filled with couches and stacks of coffee with a rich amount of sugar cubes.
Safe to say, most of the morning was spent (or rather, wasted) on you telling Satoru off. The man was too persistent, coming in on the office at random times of the hour with either snacks or heaps of biscuits on his arms. He always greeted you with a wide grin on his face, only to be kicked out of his own office because you had his hellish schedule and events to deal with. That was around three hours ago when you’d asked him to shut up and go bother someone else. You were halfway around finishing your workload for today when the door swung open, a tuft of white hair and mischievous eyes peeking through.
“Hey! Just checking in on mommy—”
“Satoru!”
“What? It’s just you and I,” he defended with a shrug, welcoming himself inside. Surprisingly, he was empty handed, though the pout on his lips told you it was against his will. “Seriously though, do you need anything? Do you want snacks? Tea? Do you need help going to the bathroom? You haven’t moved in your desk for an hour now.”
“Satoru, I’m pregnant, not disabled,” you ignored him for a while, resuming to working back on his schedule for the month. There were a bunch of e-mails you still had to respond to, which normally wouldn’t be such a daunting task if Satoru wasn’t shifting his weight from one foot to another, the sounds of his shoes hitting the tiles in an annoying click-clack rhythm getting to you. “Will you stop fidgeting! Your anxiety gives me anxiety, stop that!”
“I’m sorry, I can’t help it, I just feel like there’s something I should be doing.”
“Shutting up and letting me work in peace would be great, thank you.”
“You really don’t need anything?” Sending him a warning glare, Satoru sucked in his cheeks and ran back to his desk where he hid behind the safety of his large monitor. “Nope, yeah, I got the message: leave you alone. Good luck with that then, I’ll need those archives to pull up for our meeting with the directors later at five.”
Muttering a sarcastic finally under your breath, you resumed working.
The routine was per usual – answer the calls professionally with a welcoming and sweet voice, a pen always in one hand to jot down notes in reminders, adjust his schedules, work out his plans, go to him whenever he needed to sign something before responding back to e-mails. You were focused as you always were, but someone wasn’t, and it was getting harder and harder to keep being placated.
It didn’t help that he made no effort to hide the fact he was slacking off, the tip-taps of him randomly pressing keys on the keyboard similar to a fork dragging down a plate.
“I can feel you burning holes at the back of my head,” you twittered, “What do you need?”
“Nothing at all. I’m just realizing how beautiful you are right now.”
You paused. Unable to deny your curiosity over how serious he sounded, you spun around in your swivel chair. Satoru had his chin on his hands as he stared right back at you, his face devoid of expression that you couldn’t pick up on a single clue. “Are you okay?”
“Why wouldn’t I be?”
You rolled your eyes at him. Of course the bastard would be teasing you, his loud chuckles a painful reminder of that. It was best to ignore him, so you went back to reading e-mails and forced yourself to focus on the task at hand. “We’re at work. Please stop distracting me; I can’t focus when you’re staring at me like a creep.”
“Sorry, babe, I’ll try to be less distracting next time, though I can’t control my charisma, you know!”
You jotted your thumb to your desk outside, “I can walk back to my desk where you can’t see me. That’d be a great for both of us.”
“Stay right there, I was joking!”
“Do you promise to be quiet and actually do your job if I stay?”
“With you disciplining and ordering me around like that, why not?” Mouth open for another heated retort, Satoru stopped you before you could say anything, his aura more serious this time. He was always like this; fooling around and maturing the next second, only for the cycle to repeat and test your patience. “I’m just teasing you, Y/N, I’ll shut up now. You’re free to end work as soon as you’re tired though; the driver is waiting in the parking lot whenever you want to go home.”
“I’ll go home with you.” Home. It felt weird to say that, but also…natural.
“You’ll stay with me at work today?” He sounded genuinely surprised, and you responded with a one-shoulder shrug. That seemed to be enough for him, however, and it wasn’t long before Satoru found the oh so rare and fleeting motivation to work hard.
Once he was settled, sleeves rolled up to expose his veiny forearms and brows furrowed as he centered all his attention on the pile of paperwork before him, there was no stopping him.
Roles reversed and positions switched, you were now the one unable to take your eyes off him.
In this light, in this moment, Gojo Satoru had never looked more beautiful. He was much the same as you in the manner you never really noticed each other this way before; not romantically, but even just person to person. In your eyes, he was nothing but your irritating boss whose boisterous self always crowded over your peace, and in his eyes, you were nothing but his secretary who he knew always silently hoped would leave you alone.
But things were different now. You were different now.
Boundaries there may be, you couldn’t help that fluttering forming in your stomach. Contentment, happiness, relief, nervousness – all of them jumbled into one big mess. Out of them all, however, there was most definitely adoration, either out of respect for his unexpected kindness, or simply because it felt nice to feel for once.
Turning away from him until your back was the only thing he could see, you hid your smile as you secretly held your belly.
You’d never been reckless before, but what was to be a good story when there wasn’t a mistake or two made?
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