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𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒇 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆, I never heard from her after she went 'missing'. There was always a part of me that wished Mira would come back, i missed my older sister, there were times i needed her most and she weren't there.

But when she did come back, never would I have thought I'd wish she would've just stayed gone for good.

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"No way!! you guys kissed?!" Nobara gasps sharply, leaning forward in amusement while squeezing the plush that was trapped in her embrace as she sat on Y/Ns bed who was sat opposite her covering her face in embarrassment.

"It wasn't intentional!" You throw a pillow at her while laughing as she pretends to make out with one of your teddies, falling backwards as you do.

"So how did you feel?"

"Shocked obviously because like i said it wasn't intentional. It would've been nicer if was actually on purpose." you trail off cringing at your own words. "He did say that we had our first kiss and we weren't even dating yet"

Nobara slaps her hand over her mouth in shock at Yujis words before squealing causing you to giggle and lightly hit her. "He wants you so bad!""Can you see yourself dating him?"

You sat in thought for a second before slightly smiling, picturing Yuji. "Yeah, I really like him."

"cute, I personally don't see what you see." she rolls her eyes before sticking a finger to her mouth pretending to gag.

"you two love each other really, even if you do bicker everyday and fight. You're like siblings in a way, you'd be bored not having someone to tease every single day." you shrug, picking up your phone to check if you have any notifications before putting it back down as you don't.

Nobaras face twists in disgust at your words and she shakes her head in disapproval. "Nuh-uh. No way!"

"Mhmmmmm whatever you say."

The two girls continued to chat for a while about different things until it was time for Nobara to head back to her own dorm to sleep.

"See ya tomorrow Y/N."

"Yeah, goodnight Nobara!"

As the door shuts, Y/N lets out a sigh and taps a random rhythm on her knee, not too sure what to do now to occupy herself while she looks around her room hoping an idea will pop into her head. Then she remembers the painting she never finished so she gets up and clears her desk to make way for her canvas, paints and paintbrushes. Y/N puts on her headphones and plays her painting playlist, humming along while fading into a sense of tranquillity doing the thing she loves that makes her feel most at ease.

Noticing you need more pink paint, you reach for the bottle of red to mix with the white and attempt to squeeze it out. Noticing nothing's coming out, you decide to look at the hole to see if dried paint is blocking it until you feel all the paint splatter out and onto your face and clothes however it wasn't you that squeezed the bottle.

"AHHH!! ITS IN MY EYE! SUKUNA WHAT THE HELL!"

A deep chuckle vibrates on the side of your cheek and leaves without a word.

"Dickhead. Great, my clothes are ruined."

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Now that the first year of school was drawing to an end, it was time for teachers to assess their students combat skills and improvements. Today, Gojo wanted to examine their teamwork when in battle therefore has decided to take them out on trips to active-curse sites.

"You seem excited Yuji." You observed the boy next to you who was beaming, stretching his arms as he walked.

"He and Nobara made a stupid bet, whoever exorcises more curses has to buy the other food for a whole week." Megumi informs, sounding bored as he usually does.

"Yeah and I'm gonna win!" Yuji announces with a smug look on his face.

"Oh yeah? Like hell you will! I'll have you crying like a baby!" Nobara mimics a baby crying with her hands and the two start arguing, pinching and pushing each other while muttering insults.

"Hmmm, looks like you two will receive low marks then! This is about teamwork and the ability to communicate with each other." Gojo pushes the two away from each other and walks in through the gap he created, smiling and humming to himself with his arms behind his back.

You haven't spoke to him since he dismissed your concerns the other day, he's noticed this in your quietness and lack of participation in class but has chosen to give you space.

"YESSIR!" the two say in unison as they salute their teacher, waiting for him to walk past them at a good distance so they can carry on fighting without his notice which causes you to just shake your head and softly laugh.

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𝐘 / 𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐕

I pulled Yuji away from Nobara as their arguing started to get on Megumis nerves and honestly I couldn't be bothered to deal with a moody Megumi all day, especially if we were to be working together. Something warm but rough tangles with my fingers which makes me jump but when I looked down I relaxed upon realising it was Yuji holding my hand, a soft pink tinting his cheeks slightly which was easy to not notice but I did.

Edging closer to the exit of the school where Ijichi was waiting I begin to hear shouting and I recognise some of the voices.

"Woah whats with all the commo...tion." Gojo trails off and I try look at what everyone was so focused on, all the second years and some special grade sourcerers were here, even principal Yaga.

"We aren't here to cause any trouble." As soon as I hear that voice I whip my head to Gojo who looked equally as shocked, his face now pale as he stood glued in his spot, failing to move paralysed by almost terror?

"Satoru! Yo!" The small crowd turns and slightly seperates giving way for Gojo also revealing 3 figures, Geto, someone with a light blue hair and someone else I can't quite see.

"Who are you?"

"It's me, your best friend Geto! Don't tell me you've forgotten."

An uncomfortable silence lingers over everyone, my grip tightened on Yujis hand searching for a sense of comfort in his touch. Seeing Geto after all these years resurfaced so many more memories from when I was a little girl but I know this hurts Gojo more that it would ever hurt me as they had a deeper connection.

"I don't know who the hell you think you are. You may look like Geto but my heart and soul are telling me otherwise." he remains composed yet his fist balled up and the tone on his voice tells me otherwise.

"Just hand over Sukunas vessel and no one has to get hurt, it's that easy." A tall woman emerges from behind Geto, a woman who has changed so much yet I know her all too well.

"Mira..?"

my grip on Yujis hand loosens and I begin to walk forward slowly to get a better look, only to be stopped by Gojo who puts his arm out in front of me.

No way.

"Long time no see lil sis, you've grew up a lot!" she smiles with her eyes closed waving, a cigarette unlit hanging from her mouth.

"You smoke now?" I say shocked and almost disgusted that she's developed a habit like that, recalling how grossed out she was when she could smell Dads cigarettes in the house. She doesn't say anything in response and instead puts her weight on one hip and folds her arms over her chest, tilting her head towards Yuji as if she's telling me to give him to her.

The only problem for her is, there's two vessels and i don't know what will happen when she finds out.

"Yeah about that.. that's not gonna happen." Gojo smirks and Mira now appears to be irritated, tapping her finger on her arm glaring at Gojo. "I mean.. which one do you want?"

Suddenly, he grabs me and Yuji, clamping his hands down onto our shoulders hard and I stand in disbelief with my mouth hanging open and eyes wide that he's revealed what he said would be kept secret. I meet Miras eyes and she looks distraught. Her lips part causing the cigarette to fall out of her mouth and for a second she looks like she's about to say something before her lips close again and her disappointed expression makes me almost want to say something too.

After all these years of wanting to see her and tell her everything, I suddenly couldn't scrape any words together to say.

"What... Gojo now is not the time for your silly games!" Principal Yaga nearly yells causing me and Yuji to flinch, our shoulders brushing against each other as they jump up slightly from the sudden shout.

"Y/N? What is he saying?" Maki scrunches her eyebrows together in disbelief creating a sense of guilt within me that I never told her, unsure of how she would react. Also, how am I even supposed to bring that up? 'Oh hey Maki just thought i'd let you know I ate sukunas finger and now i'm his vessel haha.'Plus, knowing her she'd kick my ass for eating the finger and then kick my add again for being so stupid.

"Hm, well this has proven to be trickier than i thought it would." 'Geto' simply smiles, turning my stomach and making me feel sick. He looks so much like Geto, his hair, his smile, his eyes and yet his unusual behaviour and stitching against his forehead makes me believe different. I can't understand why my sister would be involved with this guy if he isn't him. "Though i expect nothing less from you sorcerers, always making things more difficult than they need to be." he tuts, shaking his head.

"What the hell have you done to Geto? Who are you? And what are you doing with my sister!" I yell out, trying to escape from Gojos grip, struggling to from how strong he is.

"Ah Y/N, I thought you'd be a fiery one! I've gathered a lot of information about you from his memories and Mira." 'Geto' taps the stitching along his head, his words and actions confusing me even more. It's frustrating. I squint my eyes at Mira and she doesn't look angry anymore, just sad, her eyes sunken as if threatening to cry.

"Huh-"

"It's a shame it's had to come to this, hand over Yuji Itadori or I kill Y/N L/N." my sister stomps on the cigarette on the floor, her hand now engulfed in flames.

Dammit why the hell did she get the cooler technique?

In that moment I forget how to breathe, my eyes go dry from how wide they are out of pure shock and heartbreak. Out of all the people that would want to kill me, never would I think it would be my older sister who loved me and cared for me like no one else ever could, i guess in a way she was my mom and sister in one. Now she's threatening to kill me.

"wh-"

A bright light comes straight towards me and I'm pulled out of the way, the heat of it just about grazing my cheek while Yuji holds me tight.

"You'll have to get through me first!" Maki yell launching forward, her staff in front of her and she almost charges at my sister if it wasn't for Geto slamming his hands together creating an echo of a clap.

"My apologises it appears things are getting out of hand. Let me make this clear, you have until our next visit to make your mind up and hand over Yuji Itadori. If you don't, trust me things will then get out of hand." his demeanour darkens as he finishes before eerily smiling.

"You know not to test my patience Gojo Satoru. That is all." He begins to walk away and Miras eyes linger on mine, I can't exactly tell what she's feeling but i recognise that look on her face.The look of regret.

"Y/N-"

"Come on Mira. Let's go, now." Geto commands and she reluctantly turns away, not looking back.

As soon as they're out of sight everyone physically relaxes, though there's still a thick tension in the air. I feel everything again now more than ever, sadness, anger, fear. It's scary feeling everything all at once because it almost makes you feel nothing at all until it all bubbles up in your chest and tightens until it makes its way to your throat and then you can't help but let it out, no longer able to keep it in anymore.

Yuji rubs small and then circles on my back, switching between the two while resting his cheek on my head, not saying anything verbally but saying so much physically. Comforting me and letting me know he cares and he's here. We're in this together.

It gets harder to breathe as i cry, clutching onto his jacket while i hide my face sobbing. I'm humiliated to be in such a vulnerable state when there's other people around, but right now it feels like it's just me and him. He sneaks his hand under my chin lifting it up with his finger, wiping my tears away with his thumb. He cups my cheek with his hand and i automatically lean into it, sniffling and struggling to stop crying.

He smiles, eyes soft looking at me."It's okay." is all he says.

it's okay.

Hearing those two words from him was nearly enough for me, because as long as i have him it is okay.

I can't help but think about the premonition I had that Gojo refused to listen to, and i think he's finally realised there's a chance it might be true too.

"𝑰'𝒎 𝒔𝒐 𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒀𝒖𝒋𝒊."

uh oh!

sorry for such a late release of the chapter guys,I had such a shit last week. Something's happened and it's taken a massive toll on me so i've not really had the energy to do anything and that includes writing but i didn't want you guys to think i've discounted the book.I am still here and I will see this book through to the end but i just don't think i'm going to be able to keep up with the daily updates anymore.