L I M E R E N C E

“I don’t know what more you want from me!?” Furious his hands ran through and gripped his hair “we’re not even together and you’re driving me fucking insane, I know what you want” he calmed down

Your eyes softened but your heart sanked just a situationship that went too far and now you’re both dealing with the consequences of the one who fell in love.

“I’m not in love with you, I don’t wanna be your boyfriend or your friend I just wanna be me, and enjoy each other’s company but I’m not ready for a relationship. I told you this already”

Grabbing his things he left, nothing more needed to be said and you didn’t bother to retaliate.

A week went by and at that point you’ve accepted you’ll never speak again.

Sitting at a bus stop the rain poured heavy and the street lights were on and your headphones played quietly as you stared into space

You weren’t sad no.

Just daydreaming and thinking

You didn’t have any friends no one to call on, so you had no choice but to fall in love with Toji it was bound to happen.

Being cared about, thought about.

Spoken too

It’s been so long since you’ve had anyone to talk too

You come out of your thoughts to a phone call from Toji

“Hello”

“Hey are you not home?” He replied the rain overpowering his voice

“No I am not home”

“Where are you out too so late”

“Why?”

“I just wanted to see you”

“Well I don’t wanna see you”

It was silent for awhile before he hung up and you were back to daydreaming.

Hours later you’re back in your home looking out above while laying down on your balcony

You’re so lonely.

And lonely gets depressing

It makes you quite

It makes you forget how to speak to people.

You almost become a robot

“The 27 year old woman is no where to be found”

Your door was left open, your headphones still played quietly the last song from that night

The phone call from Toji that night became the only source of evidence.

And a prime suspect.

Toji looked at you with heartless eyes as tears filled yours, filled with so much emotion you couldn’t help but to break down

You always felt so deeply, he loved that about you how soft and caring you were

Selfless

Even on your worst days you always thought about others.

Even when Toji had nothing to offer you made him feel like him just being there was enough and more.

But it wasn’t just a “feeling”

It was the truth. It was genuinely all you needed

“Distance?”

“Yes” he said more frustrated

“I love you as a person but I don’t love you enough to be with you”

You smiled at him and shook your head

How much more did you need to be?

“Okay, Distance should do us some good then”

“Thank you”

He left you home and from then on it’s been quiet

You’ve been quiet

But right across from his apartment lies…

“You’re getting so big on me” snapping a picture you chuckle

You’ve had this tortoise since you were 7 and practically grew up together, he was your support animal and you didn’t do anything without him.

Nothing without him.

Nothing.

“Seven come here” you yelled from the kitchen as the now huge tortoise made his way to the kitchen ever so slowly as you wait the two cupcakes by the stove caught fire the wrapper around it crumbing before you know it it’s curtains and then the whole kitchen.

“Wells who’s the idiot” rain poured down on Toji as everyone had to evacuate from their homes cause someone’s home caught fire

The random man spoke again “who did it? Hm?” He looked at all the residents as Toji stared you down, you made a face practically begging him to give you away but the man caught on

“Oh you, you and that stupid turtle” “he’s not a turtle he’s a tortoise” Toji chuckled at the comment as the man turned towards him “what are you laughing at?”

“Nothing” clearing his throat, eventually everyone made their way back into their apartments and as you followed Toji upstairs you look at the black ash around your door

“They said my apartment should be redesigned and completed by the end of this month”

Toji’s eyebrows came together confused “okay?” Slowly closing the door you guys maintained eye contact “can I stay with you until then I won’t be any trouble I-“ he closed the door and you could hear it lock along with a chuckle

Wiping your face from the rain and wiping off sevens shell you sigh “well” you lean on your door looking straight ahead

As Toji sat inside cutting on the heat and changing his soaked clothes finally settling down he couldn’t focus constantly looking at the front door before sighing

“Come on” he said opening it to find you there looking straight ahead “oh thank you so much come on seven” “leave the tortoise” you stopped in your tracks “I can’t just leave him out here he doesn’t cause trouble I promise” after quite the staring contest he made up his mind.

“Wow you’re oddly clean I thought you were a little dir- messy” you said looking around as seven sat at the door

Toji offered you an outfit and you took a shower as he cooked

Stepping into the kitchen you watched him cook “ do you have anything smaller?” “Do I look like I’d have anything to fit you”

“How was work?” You ask cheerfully “That’s not your business” he replied paying you no mind until the sound of his belt hit the floor

He looked at his before looking at you running down the hallway trying to pick up the huge pants that fell

As annoyed as he became he couldn’t help but to laugh as he followed you to the bedroom “that’s not the outift I gave you” giving you the outift off the bed he just shook his head as you went to change in the bathroom

He stayed by the door “does it fit better?” “Yes”

Returning to the kitchen he continued to laugh at the stupid event that took place as you made your way back “sorry” you replied sitting in the chair

Days went on and he slowly grew accustomed to this way of living, it was kinda of nice

Coming home and greeting the tortoise and seeing what new thing you’re up to that day

“What are you doing in my kitchen?” “I’m making cupcakes”

You said showing him the pan “aww your making the very thing that burned your apartment down on your last day of staying here?” He said with a soft smile

“Ye-“ “nope get out my kitchen” “all they hav-“ “I don’t wann hear it get out of the kitchen” “just let me”

You both pushed and pulled on the pan as fire slowly began to start “Toji!” You yelled as you both tried putting it out before it got to big

But eventually

“So who was the idiot this time hm?” The old man shouted as you, Toji and seven stayed silent

Slowly looking up at him you smile “don’t look at me” he said

“Mommy” looking at the picture he pointed to the little boy behind her “and who is that” “You!” He said giggling

He ran off to grab the photo book, coming back he tried climbing on the couch, “Can you help me” lifting him slightly he made it up as Toji opened the book “Are these all you and mommy?” “Yes”

“That’s me and mommy in kindergarten” “you knew mommy when she was a baby?” Megumi said shocked of how young they looked, and how long they knew each other

“Mommy look sad”

“No mommy was shy”

“and you were mean?”

“You think I’m mean?” Megumi nodded his head super harder before closing the book

“When did you like mom”

“We were in 5th or 3rd grade idk, your mom hated me when we were young she thought I was a meanie too”

“Toji come sit next to me” the teacher said for the 2nd time this week “I don’t want to” “well it’s not a choice at this point” storming to the front he sat infront of the class eyeing you from a far as you began to cry

“I don’t like you” you said before bursting out in tears , The teacher sighed before coming to your aid

“How about you and Toji come stay during recess since you both continue to interrupt my class”

“So what seems to be the problem” she said as you all sat at a three way table “she’s a crybaby” “I am not a baby I don’t like you you’re mean”

Toji put his little head down and huffed “That’s mean” the teacher gave a soft smile “Let’s try being more kinder and softer to each other okay? Starting tomorrow you will be classroom buddies and until you both get along it will stay that way”

It started off rough

“Don’t snatch from me” you said snatching back the crayon

His hands gripped his shirt in anger “meanie”

“No you’re a meanie and aggressive” spitting and moving up your chair you continue to color

“And your ugly” Toji said getting out of his chair

You got up and push him and he he returned the same favor breaking out into a fight

You were both separated

But your teacher didn’t let up

“You will both continue to be partners until you can work out your differences”

Sitting across from each other Toji just stared at you “what does aggressive mean” he said

“My mom said it means that someone is being too much for you ”

He just hummed continuing to color

Stepping out for recess you stayed by the door playing with the bottom of your dress

“Why aren’t you coming to play” Toji said

“Im shy” you replied

“Do you wanna play with me?” He said holding out his hand

“Yes”

Sitting on the swing he used all his strength to push you “your not being soft to me” you said trying to get off

“I don’t wanna play with you anymore”

“Why?”

“I want a little push not a big push”

“Okay, just say that”

You sat back down and he pushed you softly, this was the most fun you ever had and it seemed like he was your only friend

From that day on your were so excited to go to recess just for that little push

Toji thought it was stupid but he was just happy he had someone to play with

Middle school came rolling in and yall both had every class together eventually it wasn’t just you and Toji anymore, he had a whole friend group he always kept you included no matter how quiet and uncomfortable you got

Sometimes even disappearing into thin air

By high school he started to worry this behavior was something you’d never grow out of so he took it upon himself to do something about it “we’re gonna present first” “No just let her take the points of”

“Who wants to pre-“ “we do” standing up before you could protest again you had no choice but to follow

“Toji pick someone to read the next paragraph” you started reading before he could even finish your name, you knew.

By Senior year you seemed more comfortable finally enjoying the school experience even hanging out with his friends, you were doing and experiencing things you never could imagine

“Run girl” Toji said while the old man shouted from his store “don’t ever come back” y’all both ran back to his car as you sighed and laughed “wow “

Driving off y’all left to his house

“Just take the shot” he said smiling one turned into too many as you laughed in the living room music blasted “yk I really like you” “oh really” he said getting up laughing at you, “what you doing” you said stumbling to follow

“I’m getting you ready for bed” “what? No” picking you up and placing you over his shoulder you laughed “remember when we were in kindergarten and you pushed me” “Uh no you pushed me first” placing you in the bed you protested “No you pushed me”

“Okay, and what point are you trying to make” he said laying down next to you “I want a baby” you said smiling and turning towards him he busted out laughing cutting off the lamp “why are you laughing” cutting back on the lamp with tears in your eyes “cause your drunk and that has no correlation what so ever”

“No I’m not” “Okay, your not drunk let’s lay down”

Cutting off the lamp you laid on his chest laughing the whole night and crying as well having no clue as to why

He just stayed up and listened

Megumi laughed “Am I the baby?”

Toji chuckled “what do you think” the door opened and you were greeted with a loud yell and little feet running “Mommmyyy!!” “My babyyy” scooping him up you locked the door “what did you do today?” “Daddy told me a story” “oh really”

Eyeing him he got up and stretched putting down Megumi Toji walked closer

“Wow we’ve came a longgg way” he said hugging you

“What does that mean”

“Nothing”

News like that would put anyone in a frenzy, but not Satoru no accepting his fate he chose not to fight back this time. He decided to take these days with grace and leave everything behind…

“I wanna go to the beach one of these days”

Oh who was he kidding

Looking over by the window stood his wife, words could never describe the feelings he felt whenever he was with her, it was like being on a high you never wanna leave from.

He sat up eyes low and heart heavy, he wouldn’t dare tell his love such a thing, he didn’t have the heart to. “Let’s do it, we can go on your birthday”

“You know I really like the idea of that i don’t know why I didn’t thing of that” looking at him she titled her head “I thought you said you wanted to have so much fun these last few days, you don’t look like yourself”

Jumping out of bed avoiding eye contact he found the nearest shirt “I’m fineee” “Satoru” looking at her he gave a smile, one that was unsure, like fighting back words you know you’ll regret

He couldn’t look at her, he’ll miss her too much, she’d be the only reason he’d regret leaving.

“I’m okay, I promise” giving her a kiss on the cheek he left to the bathroom, placing his head down he felt devastated, it was inevitable.

And the last day came, “Goodmorninggggg” she yelled waking him up out of his sleep, “this is the longest you’ve ever slept! You must not want the day to start” he looked at her long and hard his face was unreadable as he got up hugged her “I really really love you” “I love you too, is there something wrong?”

“No, I just want you to have the best day ever” giving her a soft smile they got ready and headed out “I really like this cake, but I like that one too I can-“ “we’ll get both” looking at him she smiled big “ah cause I’m the birthday woman”

They did everything under the sun anything she asked or thought of he made it happen “take a picture” “Gojo why do you want to take all these pictures” “because I love you” walking across the beach it was only them, and the night grew cold

“Wow my birthday ends in 3 minutesss” she said innocently, Satoru stopped and held her hand “Before the day ends I want you to know I really love you, and I enjoyed every moment I got to spend with you, even now I feel like I took it for granted” “Satoru you’re shaking are you cold?”

She began to worry “I’ll go get my jacket really quickly okay” she ran through the cold sand as Satoru made his way into the water the far she ran the deep he went until he disappeared

Coming back he was nowhere to be found, she stayed at the beach all day that day, in and out of the water and wouldn’t dare let another soul step in “don’t get in the water my husband is in there and I can’t find him!” The people thought she was crazy

As the next day went on she never left “how could you leave like this” she said looking into the water, she stood up and walked the best she could into the waves

Drowning herself, but no matter what she’d always come back to the surface

Finally deciding to go home she was greeted with all their pictures even the ones from when they were kids, flowers and everything she ever told him she liked

And a note

If I had 12 days to live, I’d of course want to spend every day with you, I’d stay up so late and sleep so long so scared to lose a day. I never counted down my days with you. I never thought I’d ever have a time limit with you, it would break my heart if I ever had to tell you so.

If I had 12 days to live my only regret would be leaving you, not growing old with you, even though I grew up with you on my last day Id still feel like we were still just too young.

If I had 12 days to live, I’d fulfill every dream you ever had, just to let you know how much I really love and think about you.

Looking around the room with tears in her eyes their was doll houses, Barbie’s, clothing brands that were popular in high school. Everything she ever told him since they were kids up until now

Even the camera she could never find that had all their high school videos, pressing play she cried before it could start seeing how young they both were

“This is my boyfriend and we are in Chemistry class, the reason we are together is because we have so much chemistry” busting out laughing the young girl nudged his shoulder “do you get it?” “We’re in chemistry with chemistry” “that was so lame”

Placing the camera down she continued to look around, until her heart stopped. Passing away from a broken heart she laid right by the note, and the “wedding rings” Satoru bought for them when they were only 8

“What makes you think we’ll be together forever” the little girl said looking at the ring “because we love each other, you love me right?” “Of course”

He chuckled knowing the little boy will be back and as Satoru continued to shop he was right “BOO, hey why are you wearing glasses” the little smiled he was so cute “your mothers gonna be furious that you’re back over here”

“Mommy never gets mad” the boy said grabbing the man’s arm “you’d like my mommy” “I’d think your mom would love me even more if you st-“ “whatever” the little boy interrupted as he walked Satoru over to you, Satoru smiled knowing that conversation was nothing but sarcasm

“Mommy look” getting a nice look at the women Satoru smiled and whispered to the boy “you were right” “I give up” the women said walking towards the two “now you don’t have to do everything by yourself” he said

“I wouldn’t have to worry about doing so if you’d just behave and help out” bending down to wipe the little boys face and fix his hair he raised his brow hooking to his mothers hip like a magnet “he’s well spoken” Satoru interrupted

“Mouthy yes” the women replied earning a chuckle for the man, “I don’t mind watching him while you shop, I didn’t come here for anything important” he said “It’s okay, thank you for the offer” looking at the little boys persistent expression to try something else he stepped a little closer

“I insist” the little boy jumped down from his mothers arms standing next to Satoru

The women squinted thinking they’ve been caught

However the women was clueless

Satoru has been eyeing her since she came in the store and each time her little boy “left” he wasn’t doing nothing more than helping the man

“Hey!” The little boy confronting him, Satoru lifted his head acting like he couldn’t hear the little boy “Hey! You keep looking at my mom” tightening his fist Satoru finally decided he’s been caught

“I mean I’ve been looking around the store yea” “you can’t trick me” “okay” defeated he gave in to whatever the little boy was about to throw at him “ if you like my mom why don’t you just ask her out” “it’s not that easy, its not like being in school”

“Then I’ll help you”

“Okay but allow me to return the favor” the women responded, they continued to shop

Satoru and the boy followed behind as the women crossed things off her list “my mom loves plants not flowers” the little boy filled in the man on what type of women she was

“You know a lot about your mother, and your well spoken and intelligent for your age” the little boy didn’t respond catching up to his mother

After they finished shopping the women gave him 20 dollars after he helped her put the bags in the car

“Your son is no handful for me” “Thank you that’s nice to hear” “he’s rather smart” “yea he hears that all the time” looking at her he gave her a small smile “I would love to take you out to dinner sometime and get to know you a little more”

Taking the card with his number on it she smiled “I’ll think about it” hopping in the car the little boy looked from his car seat at the number on the dashboard

He smiled closing his eyes

turning around to fuss at the boy for all the trouble he caused he was already sleepy she sighed and smiled

“I swear it was her” on the phone with his friend the next morning Satoru was up bright and early, to be honest he couldn’t sleep.

This had to be the biggest breakthrough of his life and he refuse to turn it down as a “misunderstanding” hanging up the phone he went out to town, asking people have they seen a woman with a torn jacket however no one seen or heard anything

It hit evening in no time before he slowly started to give up

“Ma’am have you seen a women running around town with a torn ja-“ the old woman placed her purse on her shoulder and took his hand “I’ve been looking all over for you”

Stepping into her home she placed down her bag as he sat on the couch “she’s in the shower, she seemed more devastated about loosing a picture than seeing you” he was nervous his leg shakes profusely

“You’re very lucky you know, people who go missing for years usually never turn up, or you know people just accept the worse.” “Thank you” the shower stopped scared out of his mind he didnt know what to expect and the more he came to realize his situation the more it didn’t seem real he placed his head down he felt like he could pass out at any moment

“Don’t go getting nervous on me” that voice

He looked up and to his surprise it was her she stil had those beautiful eyes much grown -er than he remembered

He stood up and stared, he didn’t say a word just looked stepping towards him tears filled his eyes “I’m so happy you never gave up hope on me”

Repeating her name softly he hugged her tight grasping to her like she could disappear again within seconds, “now now you two I’d like my home back” the old women joked as they thanked her

After grabbing her old clothes and saying their goodbyes they left grabbing Satoru’s hand before he closed the door the old lady whispered “she’ll tell you when she’s ready”

Nodding his head he closed the door

It was silent as they headed to his home, she seemed like everything was fine, like they had spoken up all till this time, “you seem shaken up” he looked at her like she just asked the dumbest question in the world

“I am, I’m scared to even go to sleep because I want you to stay” “I’m not going anywhere, man we have so much time to make up”

Looking around his home she saw the photos of her and him in high school and that’s when it seemed like it finally hit her placing the photo of eyes on the counter tears filled her own as she placed her head down “it doesn’t have to start now” he responded as he hugged her

Placing his head on her shoulder he sighed finally looking at her he smiled

Looking at high school photos of him and his high school sweetheart he reminisced on the time he shared with his first and only love.

Sitting in the dark room his heart held heavy, today was her birthday. She went missing right before graduation and they laid flowers in her seat

The seat right next to Gojo Satoru.

Now she had no special colored eyes, her eyes were just basic to the naked eye and those who passed by, but there was so much emotion in them sometimes he felt like that’s how they communicated, they were welcoming and soft eyes, her most precious feature.

Placing the photo next to a vase of flowers he grabbed a hoodie and took a walk in the rain bumping past a lady who seemed to be in a rush he took a glance before she look down running he stopped.

Look back at her she looked like she just escaped from somewhere she had no business being limping with only one sock on and a half torn jacket.

His heart was beating out of his chest but didn’t dare to follow, looking down he saw a card that must of fell from her picking it up he called out “ma’am you d-“ stopping his sentence he looked at the picture.

Tears filled his eyes as he looked at the picture of eyes he drew his junior year of high school

“I’d get this tattooed on me, maybe behind my ear”

The girl smiled “oh really, maybe we should get matching tattoos when we graduate” taking the card from him she placed it in her bag “I’m gonna keep that, I think it’s cute that you find the most basic thing about me to be my most precious feature”

He just looked at her “don’t ever lose it” he said softly

Time to clear your head, Time to think about the future and fantasize about the life you could’ve lived.

It was everything

Sitting on a bench at the beach he watched the waves come and go, children run from the water and parents laying in the sand.

A women sat next to him but he continued to look forward not paying the women any mind, they didn’t exchange looks, they didn’t move, they didn’t speak.

The silence was comforting and even more peaceful.

A man came over taking pictures of the scenery when he noticed the two, it was almost too perfect.

He went home and painted it, it ended up being his breakthrough from being an underground artist and landed in the most beautiful museum.

The two never met again until they were sitting together again at a bus stopped finally sparing her a glance she did the same, giving him a soft smile “I hope you don’t think I’m following you”

“I could say the same thing” he replied, checking her watched her eyebrows rised in confusion “the busses don’t run this late, if that’s what you’re waiting for” “I know, I just enjoy this”

“The peace and quiet?” “Yes” “me too” looking forward again the wind got colder and the street lights got brighter as it became darker “would you like to go walking with me?” She looked over and smiled “yes I would like too”

Getting up they began to walk conversation came easy as they both only cared for one thing at the moment, which was a peace of mind and future thoughts.

“ sometimes I feel like I like the thought of something more than actually living in it, I spend all my time in my head I wouldn’t wanna be anywhere else” he looked at her as if she just stole the words right out of his mouth

Stopping at a coffee shop they shared more thoughts and even childhood memories and once they finished they split ways for the night.

They didn’t know each others name, no numbers, not even an address.

They knew they’ll see each other again.

And it wasn’t long

Walking around a museum Nanami stopped and looked at the painting “This is are most expensive painting, it captured some much emotion from the couple” he looked at the man who didn’t realize it was him in the photo and look to his side

So cinematic

Toji looked at her with a soft smile, she was just as beautiful. But never beautiful-er than her

“I know who I remind you of, I kno- I’ve seen the woman. Well your late wife”

“You knew all this time what brings you to your breaking point?” He titled his head slightly reading her unreadable body language and thoughts.

“when I first met you I was in love for the first time, I’ve never been in love before, I was so happy to get that experience. But I guess now that I’m out of the clouds I can see now, you’re grieving. You’re not inlove.”

Placing her head down she dropped her ring on the floor and looked up “I was so scared I was never gonna love again but it doesn’t seem like you’ll ever do so either”

He looked down as her tears began to fall, but her voice didn’t break

“I’m so scared I’m gonna pass away one day”

He Looked at her and stepped closer

“I’m so scared I’m gonna pass away one day Toji, and I’ll never receive the love I always wished for, the love for me. The love you given me wasn’t mine, I won’t ever have a love of my own”

“I’m sorry”

“I’m sorry too, forgive me.”

3 years later Toji was still placing flowers on his wife’s grave when he noticed one spot without any flowers, and that name.

Rain came and the sun left, no sunshine, no clear skies, no hellos meant no goodbyes.

He felt nothing.

A small sleepover/ party for the new years with friends and he notices the women he’s been eying since he was “introduced” to her at a “meet your class of 2018 now” reunion, not introduced just watching and studying her quiet nature.

Seeing her leave after a while he goes and looks for her deciding today was the day and now was his time, catching her in the kitchen alone it was perfect “why are you in here by yourself” not being able to contain his smile he sat right next to her

“My head hurts I just need a second” “Do you plan on staying the night?” Her face scrunched up in confusion “spending the night?” “Yea it’s suppose to be a sleepover type party”

“Oh no, I just came to be included for a little then I head home” giving the man a small smile before scooting her seat back “are you drunk? All that weird smiling” he leaned forward slightly and squinted his eyes “no ma’am”

“You got alcohol all over your breath” “did you drink” “just a sip” she said making a hand gesture of a small sip “well you’re moving and you don’t even know it” “what?”

She laughed a little and he laughed as well cutting off her laugh with one quite louder “hey let’s ditch this party and get some ice cream or something I wanna get to know you”

“Oh maybe when you’re all sobered up I’m not a good driver and you’re drunk” “I’m not drunk trust lady, and how’d you get here?” “I drove” “so then how about we get ice cream and you head home?” He laughed at the sentence as if he was sending her home

“What’s funny?” She got up grabbing her keys “you” he followed behind and they left without being seen, heating up the car they set the location and headed there

“I told you I wasn’t a good driver” “did you just learn how to drive this year?” He busted out laughing at his own joke as the clock striked 12 and fireworks from all over the city started to spark

“Woah” so amazed but the lights she pulled into the parking lot as they stepped out “you’ve must’ve never seen fireworks before” “I haven’t” he looked at her and gave her a soft smile she looked beautiful under all those lights

They sat on the curb and ate ice cream, talking about new goals and getting to know each other

“ I seen you at the high school reunion, you don’t have any friends do you? Seems like you just hang around just so you’re not lonely or something or trying to step out of your comfort zone”

“Yea I figured it’d be cool to hang out with some people I grew up with let people get to know me but it’s so hard to get comfortable with everyone”

“Then just stay comfortable with me” he looked completely serious but she smirked and nudged his shoulder

“You know I think you’re very beautiful, I’m a loud and cocky guy I like to joke and I try to live to the fullest, but I really enjoy my peace, I like how comfortable you are with yourself I like how warm you are”

Laying his head on her shoulder and closing his eyes she smiled softly “ I’m glad being warm and quiet means something to someone besides me”

What was a few minutes of silence turned into 30 minutes shaking her shoulder Satoru sat up with red eyes awaken for a good dream, “let’s get you home”

Making it to his home she was more amazed then when she saw fireworks “I love plants, my whole home is covered with them” “would you like one?” “Oh I couldn’t take from you” watching him lay on the couch with a cover she looked down the hall

“To tired to head to the room?” “it’s 2 in the moring, you take the room to sleep and head home in the moring”

Taking off her shoes she headed to the room it was beautiful, a large window as rain poured, the emerald green bed sheets and plants, she slept like a baby

Waking up to the sun rays and a door closing ever so quietly, she got up to a note on the table.

Here’s my number if you ever wanna hang out again, I would love to take you out on a date and get to know you more, I had a great night.

What if the cost of bring back your wife was reliving what killed her, and in the mist of confusion you realize somewhere between that time you become the killer. Or always was.

Toji x Reader

- Toji is given 24 hours to try to solve his wife’s murder and stop it from happening, but of course such a blessing comes with a price.

Toji never left the bed when you passed away, always replaying the phone call he received, planning the funeral, and the photos of you.

He never slept either almost molding into the bed he always stared at the celling, he just couldn’t believe it. You were soft spoken and kind, damn near shy if you asked him. But that’s what he loved about you the most your flower like nature

When he first met you you were sooo shy and quiet you wouldn’t even say more than 2 words on your first 2 dates and always was smiling, until eventually you bloomed and he fell in love with you even more.

It took him nothing but 6 months for him to know that he really wanted to marry you, and for then on he became a new man, more intentional, listening to you speak and speaking ever so softly to you. He truly adored you.

So for the first time in a year he finally closed his eyes hopes of dying in his sleep after swallowing every pill in the house placing his hands together he went into what felt like a deep coma, like a deep state and a man spoke to him from within.

“24 hours is the limit”

“You’re finally up” looking over to his late wife she smiled, his mouth slightly open “is this a dream” quickly getting up he walked towards her scared to even touch her thinking his hands would go right through her he just stared at her “what’s wrong” checking his forehead her eyes raised so did his

He felt her soft touch tears filled his eyes as he pulled her into a hug beginning to cry even harder realizing it’s just a dream when a weird feeling came across the air.

Lifting up he noticed she froze in time, a timer had started “23 hours left” a man had whispered

It didn’t slip his mind till he saw the date on the night stand and the outift she had on, that she was heading to work , and today was the day she died

He had a chance to change to the pass and bring her killer to the eyes of the people ruling out her death as a suicide

Looking around the house for clues nothing seemed out of the ordinary until checking their home computer, surveillance video of a man in a hoodie was replayed and slowed down many times.

But it didn’t give him much of anything and after a couple of hours he’s stuck. Until time moves again

It seems like his timeline and hers are two different, she already off to work while he’s rushing off to stop her, he doesn’t know if she can see him or not, Hear him, feel his worry or have worries of her own.

He needed to break what happen to save his wife, even if that meant taking her place, following her to work in the second car he waits out until she’s off recalling the events of how she was last seen, in the car laid out with her hand on her seatbelt seems like that’s all she got to do before her life was ended.

Once she got off he got out “did you follow me to work?” “Yea I just missed you is all” “oh really?” “Yes” completely disregarding his car he drove hers carefully trying to rush knowing this is where it begins “one second I just need to put on my seatbelt” “just leave it” his hands shook as his anxiety ran through the roof a man with the hoodie from the video came closer to the car suddenly he became paralyzed

As his wife screamed one shot was fired as her ears went ringing watching her husband go limp she cried applying pressure to the wound looking at her he tried putting any kind of thought together

Thinking about the man in the hoodie he closed his eyes

Waking up throwing up profusely all the pills he swallowed came up, and his head was pounding. He had the weirdest dream ever tripped out and confused he looked in the bathroom and saw a hoodie that made his heart drop.

Before he could touch it his thoughts were interrupted by a voice “I’m sorry I’m tryna get all the clothes together so I can wash them” he looked to see his wife, and looked at the date, that murder happened so long ago now.

Did it really work?

“You don’t look so good” “who’s hoodie is that” he asked softly scared of the reply “yours silly” leaving the room she paid her husband no mind.

As he looked in the mirror he noticed he aged some, and his body started to shake realizing what happened.

A voice followed in his head “ she doesn’t remember anything, but you do. You know who killed your lovely wife don’t you”

He continued to throw up placing a hand over his head he sat on the floor

They were so identical you couldn’t even tell them apart.. well yea their twins!

Growing up Satoru would always wait out for the twin girls in the neighborhood he would play with despite hardly ever telling the difference between the two he knew which one he liked, and which one he loved.

One was empathetic and one was heartless.

One day while walking to the play ground they came across a hurt dog the cries drew their attention as they surrounded it “omg” Sonya cried almost instantly as she brought it to her arms while her sister Sona looked at it heartlessly “ just leave it there and let’s go”

Sonya Looked at Satoru “can you heal it?” He loved how soft and gentle she was, always carrying for others. Healing the dog instead of going to the play ground they spent the day trying to find the owner once it got dark she decided to take him in and name him seven.

As they got older so did the Dog “Seven always barks at Sona” Sonya said playfully as her sister stared at the dog.

That was the last time he ever saw her sister shortly after graduating from high school Sona passed away, the do say heartless people don’t live long.

But the way she was found was gruesome, Sonya said she found her skinless in her apartment robbed and dismembered.

Who could hate someone that much? She only ever hung around the 2 Satoru and Sonya.

2 years had passed and neither of the two could get over the death well so it seemed like Sonya was over it after the funeral as much as Satoru didn’t care for her twin she was still his friend and her death was odd and way to personal.

Satoru married Sonya in 2018, and the dog they grew up with was growing old but they kept a muzzle on him because he grew violent after the death of her sister.

One day while walking back home they came across a dead dog, like back when they were kids. “Wow look he looks just like seven maybe we could name him Syven” and they could be twins he said with a soft smile only joking of course

“Just leave it there and let’s go” he froze and looked at her what a heartlessly response.

The more he looked at her the more he looked at the very small stitches on her body her body looked doubled.

He stood up looking for the nearest trash can as he threw up “what’s wrong? I’m sorry I was just thinking about my sister is all” placing a hand on his back she helped him home

And stepping in Seven barked over and over “hm where’d his muzzle go” Satoru stood there as he watch the way the dog looked at her.

“Sona” he said softly

Had all this time he’d not been able to tell?

They were so identical you couldn’t even tell them apart..

Toji x Reader

In which Toji shares and celebrates his 25th birthday with his childhood friend

Toji was a quiet and technical man if it didn’t make sense it didn’t matter, he handled his business and went to sleep that’s it that’s all to life.

You both grew up together sharing the same birthday and childhood memories there’s not a picture or moment you’re not apart of and even now at 25

Sitting in his kitchen lighting 26 candles Toji sat infront of you zoned out watching the candles light one by one “what are you thinking about” interrupting his thoughts he looked up at you and didn’t say a word

“Nothing” you put the lighter down leaving 25 lit candles you look at him unsure, and before you could speak he leaves sitting out on the balcony

you follow behind taking the cake walking slow enough to not blow out any candles, placing it on the table outside you sat in the seat across from him “ I overthink and get really emotional on my birthday” “you get emotional everyday” he replied continuing to look at the sky

“I think you’re more emotional than me because you don’t speak” it was silent “let’s go out” he looked at you before getting up as you followed behind grabbing a jacket on your way out not blowing out any of the candles “Our birthday’s not over until we come back and blow out are candles” you said smiling at him he only looked at you before continuing forward

Sitting at a bar you both drunk till you couldn’t drink no more having small talk like you guys just met “Is there something on your mind Toji” “No I’m just thinking”

Walking back home you smiled the whole way there “I could always tell when you’ve been drinking because you’d smile without even knowing” “what?” You looked up wiping the smile off your face “ you smiled the whole way here” you smiled even harder stepping In “look the candles are still lit let’s make a wish”

You both sit by down and you make a wish first “your turn” “what was your wish” “I wished that you’d realized that there’s more to life, there’s love to give, there’s time to spend and air to breathe” he looked at you, you still had a smile on your face all he saw was the little girl he met as a kid

She was cheerful and shy and you still are. You never aged in his eyes, asking him to come outside to explore the woods, always picking him for projects, and in every grade your first fun fact was you and Toji shared the same birthday.

He couldn’t see a world without you no matter how badly he wanted to get away from you, “I wished to see many more birthdays” blowing the candles together you clap “I didn’t light this candle which means we’re still 25” lighting it Toji got up and left “why are you leaving?” Not saying a word he left to the bathroom locking the door behind him.

He just couldn’t shake his thoughts, you were his thoughts.

Exiting the bathroom the last candle remained as a picture of you and him sat on the counter tears filled his eyes realizing it was illusion.

And you didn’t even drink.

And you’ve been 25 for 3 years.

And those were your last words…. Not a birthday wish.

Boxer Toji x MMA Reader

(Incomplete draft! )

The best boxer in the state Toji made his way to the ring as the people cheered. He was tall, strong, and handsome a very technical and smooth fighter highly attractive.

Tonight was a big night it was the biggest boxers and MMA women fighttonight all in one ring he never cared for MMA but he was interested in watching the women’s technique.

After a very tough fight Toji wins once again continuing to take his title for greatest boxer.

Making his way to the locker room he shared a locker with one women just like the others, since this wasn’t typically the women’s spot it was only temporary

Opening the room he paid the women no mind as she sat there patiently and watching “Is this your first fight” he asked wiping his face she smiled “oh no I’ve been in the game for awhile” he smirked “you’re rather small and soft looking to be a fighter” examining her he couldn’t see her in this field

“I’m the greatest MMA fighter in women’s” she stood up “you look like an amateur” he replied they stood face to face “you almost got beat up out there didn’t you? Your lip is busted” brushing passed him she walked out ready and fired up for her fight

Toji couldn’t miss this sitting front row watching the women’s technique she smiled awkwardly she didn’t look like a fighter but as soon as the fight began Toji was proven wrong

Knocking her opponent out within the second round with just a kick to the face her hands went up as she smiled at Toji the cameras caught it immediately as the headlines and rumors began

Walking out she walked towards him “wasn’t to bad for a amateur huh” she said cheerfully he gave her a soft smile “I completely underestimated you, your body language is very soft” shaking her hand he admired her features “I see why they call you the greatest in your field” “you too see your around” she smiled and walked to the locker room

Not giving him anymore attention just enough to prove him wrong, Toji became curious she was the best fighter he ever seen and her looks were surely deceiving he got home that night reading the new headline

“The greatest boxer and mma fighter shared a look after the mma fights win”

Pressing on the hashtag with her name he continued to watch her fights and she wasn’t lying when she said she’s been in the game for a long time it was almost like it was too easy for her.

Toji cut his phone off and smile

In which Toji experiences a drunk you for the first time

Stepping into the bar the goal was to have fun TOGETHER as this would be the first time you’ve seen new sides of each other

However after 3 hours Toji finally realizes that your missing, walking the bathroom he knocks on the door after realizing you weren’t in the crowd the door pushed open slightly as you just sat on the toilet seat “why are you just sitting in here like that”

You looked up and he saw how rough you looked your top was sliding off and your eyes were so low as your lips parted but you didn’t say anything “come on let’s go home” he walked closer as you stood up he laughed a little “why are you looking at me like that”

Meanwhile you were trying to steady the room little did he know this was your first time getting drunk you didn’t know what to do or how to feel, right now I don’t even think you know the man in front of you

Deciding to take a seat on the floor Toji holds you up before you can “come on” “hey” your voice was cracked and rough “what’s wrong” he looked confused taking his hands away and letting you sit on the floor

“Keep your hands off me ..ugly boy” you murmured as you turned to the tub “okay ugly girl” “I’m not ugly your ugly your not cute at all I’m not ugly I’m cute too” you broke down in tears head missing the tub as you laid completely on the floor he came down to the floor realizing you’re not in a right state of mind

“Come on let’s get you cleaned up and out of here” “you go clean up and get out of here you know don’t even know me” “what” trying to understand what your saying as he grabbed your purse and shoes “thrift that’s what you are” you got up trying to stop him from taking your stuff as he laughed at your misuse of words “that’s not the word you’re looking for”

He scooped you up to effortlessly and you fell asleep in his arms

Getting home he placed you on the couch as he put your purse and shoes on the counter turning at the sound of a loud thump “you okay” looking down as you try getting off the floor “we’re gonna try to get you in the shower and changed for bed okay”

He went to the back starting the water and laying out your pajamas on the phone with his friends informing them on why he left early you walked to the back your top now sitting at your waist “get off that phone!” You yelled making him jump slightly at the raised of your voice

“Come on and get in this tub” “am I ugly” you started to cry shaking your head as he laughed “what? I said come get in the tub” “ but why am I not good enough” he put the phone down trying not to just laugh in your face “you are absolutely beautiful that’s why we’re together you just gotta get ready to la-“ “ I never make you shower” you cried harder placing a hand on your face

“Where did it all go wrong to when I have made a shower” he came closer trying to calm your nerves “do you want me to get in wit-“ “but you love me right? So shower ” turning around you walked away holding yourself “what are you talking about?” Completely confused he stopped the tub water

“I just can’t believe you’d do this to me” you sat on the couch crying profusely you couldn’t believe the man you loved was making you take a shower “it’s not even a shower it’s a bath” he looked down at you wondering if you maybe be mistaking the words for something else

Because as soon as he said that it seemed like the cry’s got louder “okay okay you don’t have to it’s okay” you looked up and wiped your face “we can do it”

You walked in facing the battle ahead as you dropped your clothes and settled in the tub you were silent as he washed you up and dried you up helping you into your pajamas

Once he placed you into bed your were out completely, he cleaned up the house and soon was sleep behind you.