Her eyes shoot open, and she lunges her body out of the white bed sheets.

"Gah!!" Her breath was heavy and she could barely get a hold of it. Her back felt sticky from the cold sweat the dripped down it.

She stares wide eyed at the familiar room, surrounded by luscious greens.

"Another one? Still though... I can't remember the dream." She takes a few more deep breaths before blinking again.

However, this time, for some reason it didn't feel like my dream to have?

She puts a hand to her chest and feels how fast her heart was beating.

After taking her time to adjust herself in the present, she controls her rapid breathing and calms back down. She slumps back into her pillow and closes her eyes.

How long has it been since I saw Seiichi last? Was it 2 days ago? I hope he's doing well.

She looks at the time on her phone and groans. (Y/n)s one on one training with Gojo starts today. Even though she was excited a week ago, she can't help but feel exhausted.
While staring at the ceiling for a while, she finally pushes herself out of bed and gets ready for the day.

After getting changed into her uniform and fixing her hair she steps out her rooms door, only to be face to face with Megumi.

"Kyaa! Megumi. Why are you just standing there like that!" She jumps back into her door, as he looms over her.

"Sorry..." He says, taking a few steps back.
"Gojo wants to train as a group. After the stunt you pulled the other day." She tilts her head to the side not understanding what he said.

The stunt I pulled? Are we on the same page? What stunt... oh wait!

"D-do you mean when I ran away! I've told Gojo a thousand times that I was sorry. It really wasn't my fault." She takes a breath, gripping the ends of her sleeves.
"My mind just went black and I followed the bells. I honestly don't know why I did that." She looks down at her feet and pouts.

"Exactly why he wants us to train as a group. So we can understand each other." They began walking down the narrow hall, out into the courtyard.

"Itadori, Nobara and I have gotten close over the years, but you're new. We may have met you a few times before, but we barely know anything about you and your abilities." Megumi stops as he gazes at (y/n) who waited for him.

"For example, why is Sukuna so interested in you? To the point he completely blocked Itadori off just to 'chat' with you." Megumi grunts, as he continues to walk past (y/n).

She picks up her feet, and matches her walking pace with his. It was difficult. It looks like he's walking slow but somehow he's actually walking fast.

"I honestly couldn't tell you. I have no idea." (Y/n) sighs, feeling Megumis eyes on her.

There was a moment of silence between the two as they kept their thoughts to themselves.

"It would be smart to avoid being alone with Itadori. At least for now." He says placing his hands into his pockets.

What he said kinda made (y/n) sad. She enjoyed her time with Itadori, at least when Sukuna isn't out, but she understood what he meant.

But honestly. What's gonna stop Sukuna if he really wants to know something? Or at least whatever it is thats made him so interested in me.

"Has that ever happened before? Sukuna taking complete control?" She asked, but Megumi's expression didn't change. It stayed blank like an emotionless statue.

"Can't say it has. Maybe once or twice when we first met, but Itadori has always eventually found a way to take control..." He looks at the floor with a gloomy frown.

"Though this time, that idiot said he had no idea what was stopping him so much from taking control... if Sukuna really wanted to, he could have kept Itadori blocked for much longer then he had." His face twisted with pain for a second before changing back to his cold glare.

(Y/n) clenches the corners of her skirt as she thinks about all the things Sukuna could have done to her.

But he chose to unblock Itadori at the end, completely by choice? What the hell was his motive that entire time? He didn't kill me, he didn't have a pass at me? He just spoke about Seiichi?

"By the way, you don't need that fox for this training. This is going to be mainly based around personal strength." He watches (y/n)s face as it kept changing with the different things she was thinking about.

They begin to walk out the entrance, and (y/n) spots Gojo and the other 2 students. They stood side by side, casually chatting away.

"That's alright, besides... I haven't been able to get in touch with him for a while."  She silently replied. As the two got closer to the group, Itadori turns around as he hears (y/n)s voice.

"Hm? Is he still injured?" He says towards her with a concerned look.

Isn't he important to her? She must be worried about him right? The thought casually runs through his and Sukunas mind.

"That's the thing... I'm not too sure. Usually he heals pretty quick. So I don't think he's still injured." (Y/n) rubs her arm as she thinks about her friend.

"What ever the reason, let's get going!" Gojo, with his hands on his hips listened for a bit before pushing them out the school's entrance.

"Gojo Sensei. What are we doing for training today?" (Y/n) looks up at her teacher and he smiles in response. 

"We're heading to the good old country side." He stands up straight again and crosses his arms.

"What? Why's that? Usually there aren't many curses in the country."  (Y/n) says.

"You are right, but there's a new resort being built, annnnd the locals aren't happy about it... 10 points to those who can guess what happens next."  Gojo leans his back on the railing and continues to smile like he always does.

"Oh, OH, I know! A curse is born!!" Itadori raises his hand in excitement, answering Gojos question.

"YES Itadori! A curse was born from their hatred. Now the disgusting things won't stop terrorising the workers at the building site." Gojo says.

The five stand around the pavement, while they wait for their transport to arrive.

"Do you know what grade it is?" Nobara says glaring at Gojo.

She's definitely not happy about how he left us alone with that special grade. You can tell in her tone, and the glares she's been giving him.

Her brunette hair tangled together as a gust of wind passes by them. Making (y/n) grab her skirt and pushing it down.

"I have absolutely no idea." Gojos smile is smug as always when answering her.

Nobara slouches, and pouts her lips. She hangs her head in irritation as she thinks about how much of a man child he really is.

Itadori walks up beside (y/n) and pokes her arm with a soft smile.

"How are you feeling? Not in anymore pain are you?"  (Y/n) places a hand over her rib cage and returns his kindness.

"Actually, I don't feel a thing. I'm all healed up." She leans against a railing as the wind continues to blow past them.

"That's good. I was getting worried. You've been locking yourself up in your room for the past few days." He tucks his hands in his pockets as he looks up at the school.

"I've just had a few thing on my mind I guess. Sorry for worrying you." Itadori looks back down at her, his eyes filled with guilt. (Y/n) could tell he felt bad about the incident with Sukuna.

"Really though, Itadori..." she returns the smile he always gives her and lightly pokes his forehead.

"I'm fine. There is no need to worry or feel guilty about me. I'm happy where I am and I won't change my mind about it." They all turn their heads when they hear the sound of a car going over a speed bump. A black mini van pulls up beside them and Gojo slides open the doors.

Itadori nods at (y/n) with a small smile before they all crowd around the van.

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