This is second in row that the Tokyo prefectural college has defeated the sister school. The first time being previous year due to Okkotsu Yuta's help. For celebrating the victory against the sister school, Kugisaki Nobara planned out a hangout with her fellow classmates and seniors. However the hangout consisted of the most dreading part for boys : Shopping. 

"Oi you three walk faster!" The brunette yelled at the three boys who followed behind reluctantly. Nobara had her arms linked with yours and the second year female's, dragging to different shops. You've lost count of the number of the outfits she made you try saying you dress up very basic for your looks. Inumaki said a few onigiri ingredients which only Megumi understood. They had some sort of discussion before just disappearing. Only Itadori was left with the three girls. He leaned against a wall, trying to pass time by himself. 

"Oi Itadori! I need to decide Maki-senpai's clothes. So you help [Y/N] . Tell her which ones look good on her." The brunette girl said in a commanding tone before going to Maki. Itadori nodded at her, his gaze going to the door of changing room, waiting for you to come out. 

You stepped out of the changing room, dressed up in the outfit Nobara recommended. Your eyes briefly meets brown ones of Itadori. You immediately turn away your gaze, searching for Nobara. He awkwardly rubbed his nape, his gaze going here and there then back at you. He tried not to stare longer. "[Y/N]" He called out to you, gathering some courage. "You look .. prettier."He said, his hand dropping from his nape now fiddling with his other hand. The hint of crimson colour was visible on the tips of his ears. You bit the inside of your cheek, averting your gaze back at him. You felt heat rise to your cheeks. Strange isn't it? Your heart seems to stammer.

"Damn ,you two sure know how to waste time.."

You and the pink haired boy whipped your head to see Nobara standing with a nonchalant expression, the second year female beside her sweat dropping. Maki swore she has never changed fighting stances so fast than she changed outfits today, all thanks to Nobara. The brunette expected atleast get two or three outfits decided by you and Yuji. However in her perspective you two were busy flirting. 

You had no interest for buying almost ten things like Nobara. Despite all the outfits Nobara recommended, you settled for only buying the one Yuji liked. A smile curled onto his face as he noticed your action. He made his way towards you, who was waiting for Maki and Nobara to grab their shopping bags. "Shall I carry the bag for you?" You contemplated his request. 

You turned on your heels, going back to the pair of girls. You snatched their multiple shopping bags. Maki raised her eyebrows wondering why you would snatch things. The playful cloud back then in exchange event now shopping bags. Nobara tilt her , perplexed by your actions. 

You went back to the pink haired boy and handing him all the bags you collected from Nobara and Maki except for yours ofcourse. His smile faltered. Nobara stiffled her laughter and walk further in the mall, pulling you along. Maki followed behind, walking past the pink haired boy who was frozen in his spot with so many bags in his hands. "That's what you get for simping." Maki smirked at Yuji, then joining you and Nobara. 

"I am not..I didn't" He stammers but sighed as he saw the three girls already walking ahead. He regrets asking you about carrying your shopping bag. Why didn't Megumi and inumaki took him with them too. 

After a few hours which felt like eternity, Everyone gathered at a cafe. Megumi and inumaki were back too. Nobara drooled over the sight of pastries at display. The waitress was utterly confused by Inumaki's words. Any guy who turned to look at this side, turned their heads away due to Maki's death glare. Megumi acted as if he didn't knew who these people were with him. Yuji managed to steal the seat beside you. 

"So.. what're you gonna order? "Yuji asked, propping his elbow on the table and leaning on it. You squinted your eyes trying to read the absurd words on menu. He chuckled, taking the menu from your hand and then placing it correctly by flipping it. You had been holding it upside down all the time and was wondering why you wasn't able to read. You narrowed your eyes at the menu, scanning through the different desserts to order. "What's the point even after holding it right..when I can't decide what to order?" You grumbled. "Shall I order you the same thing as me? I think you'll like it" The pink haired boy suggested, a grin on his face always. You shrugged, not really opposed to the idea and agreed. 

The waitress arrived with everyone's dessert. Nobara digged in immediately. Maki and Megumi the well mannered kids eating quietly .Inumaki unzipped his collar to eat.  The waitress placed only one pastry between you And Yuji. "My apologies but only one pastry was available of the flavour that was ordered. Please give another order" The waitress said, smiling apologetically. You pushed the pastry's dish towards Yuji. 

"You take this one . I'll order another"

"No I wanted you to taste this one [Y/N]"

"No you take it"

"No you"

"No you"

"No you"

Nobara set downs her fork, raising her head up from her food and spoke "Just eat it . He's insisting". "Then what I should eat?" Itadori objected Nobara's words. "That's your problem to deal with." The brunette grumbled, going back on munching her own dessert. The waitress looked back and forth among the arguing teenagers, these sorts of incidents are her daily entertainment. "So can I get your order?" She questioned, turning towards you and Itadori. "Just a spare fork please" Itadori requested. The waitress went to get the fork as requested. Returning back and handing it to the pink haired boy. 

He digged into dessert, you tilt your head at him. "C'mon stop looking at me . Eat now" He said with a cheeky grin,gesturing for you to take the bite from the same dessert. You grabbed the another fork, started eating too as said. Both of you ate from the single dessert together. 

"So what're we gonna buy for Halloween?" Nobara who was sitting across you , brought up the topic. "Tch childish" Megumi grumbled under his breath. "I heard you fushiguro" Nobara shot a glare towards the ravenette. The two second years brushed off the idea of halloween seemingly not interested in dressing up as someone who they are not. 

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You adjusted the white wig on your head. You lied to your mother about the wig, requesting her for a white wig because you're becoming a santa Claus for Halloween. And she believed you, you snort . You inched the blue sketch pen closer to your eyes but retracted your hand. You feel quite afraid to do this, better ask your elder brother. 

You rushed to his room, banging on the door. The older geto sibling opened the door to met with the sight of his younger sister dressed identically to his bestfriend. He kneeled down to your height. "You dressed up as Saturo . Huh? Why?" He asked, amusement laced in his tone. "You told me right.. Saturo Nee-chan was sulking so..I..dressed up as him" You reasoned, adjusting the sunglasses over your eyes. 

Suguru remembers mentioning how their teacher snapped at Saturo's arrogance and implied no one will idolize Gojo saturo or consider him a role model. The lecture from their teacher did left his bestfriend in a sour mood. A smile adorned his features as he thought about Saturo going to 7th sky when he sees you dressed up as him. 

You held out the ble sketch pen to your elder brother and said  "Aniki colour my eyes blue !" He waved you off with a chuckle. "No that's enough to complete the look. Let's go to jujutsu tech already" You pouted but agreed nonetheless. The ravenette picked up his 3 years old sister in his arms . 

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"Waah! ANIKIIII ! SAVE ME ! I'LL FALL!" You yelled out to your elder brother while his bestfriend ran around the area with you on his shoulders. The white haired boy had the biggest grin ever since you came here. "Suguru. Give your sis to me . I'll give you black card" Gojo saturo proposed, now coming to a stop infront of his bestfriend. You breath a sigh of relief, your hands holding onto his hair, as you felt quite dizzy . Suguru's brows furrowed and he grumbled "Go ask your parents. Why take my sister". "You think I didn't tried? When I told them they just said I'm enough burden to the society, can't risk giving another" The white haired teen sighed, expressing his despair. 

"[Y/N] you'll stay for tonight right?" Saturo asked you. You nodded and pointed at the brunette who was smoking , standing a few feet away from others. "I'll sleep with Shoko-chan" You beamed. She chuckled, dropping her cigarette and stomping on it "Yes my highness". 

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"[Y/N] you look like you're really eager for Halloween" Itadori said, a chuckle escaped his lips snapping you out of your thoughts. You smudged the cream on your face, instead of eating it. He grabbed a tissue and wiped the cream off your lips, his thumb and index finger holding your chin. You gulp the lump in your throat. 

"Itadori you're really a simp" Nobara commented, Maki nodding in agreement.  The pink haired boy took a sharp inhale to supress the blush. He got out of his seat and dragged Nobara making an excuse of going to pay the bills. Maki followed behind to watch the show.Inumaki was once again relishing in the joy of confusing the hell out of people by speaking in onigiri ingredients, to which Megumi went to show some mercy on confused human beings .You was left at the table alone wondering what simp means . 

Your eyes followed your classmates. Nobara and Itadori seemed to be bickering instead of paying. A whistle was heard , you tear your gaze away from them to see a boy sitting on a chair across the same table you are. "Are you here with someone?" He asked, with a lopsided grin on his face, putting his elbows on the table and leaning front. The guy didn't even let you answer , leaning closer to your face. You gripped the sides of the table, feeling uneasy. What's happening? Why in the world he came to approach you, whom he doesn't even know. "I can give you some company" Despite his honeyed voice you felt extremely alarmed. You moved your head backwards in order to not stay too close. 

"No thanks. She's with me" 

The guy turned around to the owner of the voice who had also gripped his shoulder quite painfully. You peek from the side to see Yuji. As soon as The pink haired boy noticed your gaze on him, his expression changed to a pleasant one. The guy pulled away, taking a few steps back. The stranger's eyes were narrowed as he scurrired away. 

"[Y/N] you're fine right? He didn't do something to you..did he?" He said, moving towards and placing his hands on your shoulders. You nodded at him reassuringly. Though you was conflicted about something. How is it that you don't feel uncomfortable around Yuji.. but when that other guy got close to you, you felt insecure. He breath a sigh of relief. "Let's go then..we need to go back to jujutsu high before evening" He said, taking a hold of your hand and pulling you up from your seat. The familiar warm feeling you've grown used to spread once again in your chest as his touch lingered on your hand. 

"Hah ! You're weak!" Nobara yelled proudly, throwing a pillow at Megumi who was just trying to avoid the chaos. All of you had decided to sleep together, which ended up in a pillow fight. Inumaki had a blanket over his head and a flashlight under his face. "Shake. Ikura. Bonito flakes" The platinum haired boy said in almost dead tone of voice . "Someone get Megumi to translate this horror story Inumaki is saying" Maki said, resting her head on the pillow and enjoying the sight of pillow fight. 

Itadori Yuji nudged you to throw a pillow at Nobara. You shook your head but he kept insisting. You gave in and aimed the pillow for Nobara's head. Oh how good your aim was, the brunette moved out of the way and the pillow hit the second year female. You cursed underneath your breath. The room breakout in utter chaos. Pillows flying here and there. The sounds of giggles and laughter filling the air. 

You plop down , your hands and legs positioned as if you were making a snow angel. Your eyes were looking quite wide, you forced your cheek muscles to lift up. Trying to raise up the corners of your lips as you felt home after a long time. You felt the warmth, the happiness which you thought you lost a long time ago. But once again your body didn't co-operate with you to smile. Your jaw clenched as you realised, how difficult it is to smile. But it was pretty easy to see others smile and laugh. So you'd rather choose the latter to be happy than the former. 

You was laying between Maki and Nobara. The boys were across the room on the other side of room.  After a bit more of bickering, Maki ordering everyone to sleep, the room enveloped into silence and the sound of soft breathing could be heard from everyone except you. You slowly stood up, trying not to make much noise as you left to the infirmary. 

You entered the empty infirmary, switching open the lights there and making your way towards the supplies. You pulled out bandage and some cream Shoko recommended earlier to you. Your earlier scars felt scorching on your skin after the exchange event. You let out a sigh, taking off your shirt and putting it aside, now only in your bra. You applied the cream onto the scars, hissing slightly. You wrap the bandages, pulling them and holding it between your teeth. 

"Who's there..WHAT! I DIDN'T MEANT TO I'M EXTREMELY SORRY!!!!"

the familiar voice of the boy you've grown closer to, boomed. Apparently Yuji came looking for you when he didn't saw you with others sleeping. But he clearly wasn't expecting to walk in while you was just in a bra . He whipped his head back immediately, turning his back to you. Heat began rising to his cheeks. 

You hastily tie the bandages and put on your shirt. You went towards him, tapping on his shoulder to get his attention. "I.. I'm sorry" He apologised once again when you was fully dressed. You waved off his apology and took a hold of his hand and led him with you to the hall where everyone else were sleeping too. He slightly tightened his grip on your hand, returning the gesture. 

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Chapter 18 completed. 

A/N : everyone storytime! It's nothing really..just a joke i actually made with my friends. A new teacher has joined our school. She's quite aggressive like the art teacher we had a few years ago , so my friend said that she's the part two of our art teacher. So other asked that wdym by part two. So i joined in and said part 1 is upper body and part 2 is lower body. So my friend just retorted that let's settle for version 2 instead of such absurd things you two are saying. 

So yeah i accidentally made go/jo reference joke about my new teacher.