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Satoru is fresh out of his training routine when suddenly it started raining as he Scurries to step inside the bookstore to avoid getting wet from the harsh rain. Satoru shoved his sunglasses into his pocket, shaking his head like a cat trying to get water out of its fur, he sigh leaning against the book shelf.

His shirt was damp from the drizzle outside, and his bag Is slinging over one shoulder, his fluffy hair sticking in wild directions, and his only plan is to escape from this place as soon as the rain stops, he can already imagine himself under his blanket enjoying his sweet and having a long nap.

But then he sees HIM

Standing in the poetry section, washed in the golden light glow of the overhead light, is a boy who looks like he stepped out of a runway show or...... Satoru's wildest dreams.

He is wearing a cream color sweater tucked into his pants , his hair a peach pink falling softly on his forehead, they looks so fluffy and soft to touch, satoru's fingers twists a little, he shugs it off, he is holding a book with such care as if he will damage the book if he put anymore pressure on the book,

Satoru's is a natural flirt it always comes to him easily as breathing no one has made him stop in his tracks , make him looks stunt, never but now tho his breath hitched in his chest , for a boy he is really pretty, the pink hair boy looks sharp but still has a softness to his features

Satoru knows he is staring at him far too long and intensely because the boy looks up tilting his head his golden obbs meet satoru's blue ones.

Satoru panicked ( what is happening to him this never happen before he been with a few people but he never felt his heart beating like crazy) but he forced a smirk on his face walking over to the boy , he blurted out " That one is my favorite, I can't stop reading it "

The boy looks taken back by his sudden approach but he has a small smile on his lips " You read poetic books in your free time " He asked looking amused his smile a little wide know,

" Yep beautiful stuff , very....poetic." Satoru nodded his head with a conviction of someone who reads romantic books everyday, when in reality he never like those cringe thing hugs, cuddle, kissing, those kissing scene when a misunderstanding is clear then they are fucking like bunnies 'he never gets it he never will, satoru remember he almost throw up at the smut part,

The boy looks him up and down , looking curious then said " Oh really then tell me which one is your favorite poet " he asked

Satoru smile freezed on face really a opps I'm fucked moment, if not for his ability to think really quickly,

" Autumn " He said smoothly like he read it a hundred time before, thank god suguru for reading books like those, he had asked him why he like this type of book. Suguru has just smiled and said they made him peaceful, happy and relax from all those college stress.

The pinkie quirking his brow he asked " You like autumn "

" Yeah " Satoru exclaims , a little to quickly leaning into his space stepping closer to the boy, now they are almost shoulder to shoulder, leaning into his space

The guy hummed looking into his eyes with a glint in his own golden one " Classic, absolutely timeless " The boy keeps a blank face for sec then slowly he started giggling, and burst out laughing hard,

Satoru blinked " Eh " Was this a bad idea, he didn't know if he said something wrong he was sure suguru was reading that book, he is quit very proud of his photogenic memories, he probably made a fool of himself in front of this cute stranger who is still a giggling mess,

" Ok stop already it's not funny " Satoru huffed at him, pouting

" Sorry sorry it just you should have seen you're face you looked like you committed a worst crime known to man kind .

" Well it felt like it now that you said it , why are you laughing like that

" Cause you be silly to think I would be a type of guy to read poetic book on my free time,oh come on shiro kun those are not the types of book I would read my roomate wanted me to bring him this book ."

" Oh I see wait what did you called me " Satoru asked bewildered

The guy grined again " Shiro, because of your hair

Satoru smiled sharply oh you wanna play this game sure

" Whatever sakura chan "

" Oh that was a nice one Well there you are I knew something was missing , you really don't look like a type to enjoy this types of books you know.

" Hey I feel insulted now "

"Don't be I don't like reading boring stuff like that too"

Satoru signed " Thank god I thought I was gonna have have to keep pretending to like it

" Yuuji "

"Eh"

" Yuuji itadori " He said smirking " I thought you earned the name atleast."

Satoru nodded dumbly " Yeah " Yuuji asked " And what's your name"?

" Gojo, satoru gojo " He said

" Pretty name for pretty boy huh ( satoru heart skipped a beat)Well satoru-san i have to go but I hope we meet again " Yuuji smiled at him,

Satoru smiled back " Sure I would really like that "

" Yuuji nodded and vanished around the corner

Satoru breath deeply " Well that was that now let's see how long it take us to meet again yuuji itadori

satoru smirked.

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satoru was walking through the park with an umbrella in his hand and a lollipop in his mouth. He spots yuuji from afar watching the rain fall. Satoru smirks apon seeing yuuji, he walks over him, his boots thumping against the wet ground. He stands next to yuuji, leaning slightly against the tree nearly

" What are you doing standing out here all alone in the rain" He asked with a teasing tone.

" Are you looking to catch a cold or something " Satoru chuckle lightly ruffling yuuji's hair with his free hand

Satoru smile at yuuji's whine, complaining about making his hair more messy . It is fun to mess with him, satoru noticed the book in yuuji's hand and raised an pale eyebrow.

" What we're you reading " He asked taking the lollipop out of his mouth , eyeing the book curiously.

" A new book came out in store my roommate recommend it so I thought why not try it out " Yuuji said laughing softly.

Satoru tilted his head slightly, curious " Oh and what is that about? Anything interesting?

He took a step closer, peering down at the cover of the book, trying to read the title.

" It's about a crime thriller I just brought it..... I don't know why someone would want to make their day worst by reading this " Yuuji shugs holding the book out for satoru to see.

Satoru hummed in acknowledgement. " Crime thriller? Sounds kind of boring if you asked me , he playfully nudged yuuji's shoulder " You have a weird taste in books, you know that.

" Hey they are not that bad maybe your the one with a bad taste " Yuuji pouts

Satoru chuckle at the reaction he got from yuuji. He found it amusing seeing the boy get defensive over a simple comment.

" I'm just messing with you " He said with a grin , ruffling yuuji's hair again .

" Your a little touchy type aren't you " Yuuji said not pushing satoru away.

Satoru shrugged nonchalantly " What can i say? Touchy-feely is my way of expressing affection.

He smirked and wrapped an arm around yuuji's shoulder, pulling him closer

" Got a problem with that or is that too much for you ? He teased.

" Nah I'm a touchy-feely person myself so not actually " Yuuji said huffing a quiet laugh through his mouth.

Satoru's smirks widened at that " Oh is that so ?

He moved even closer , his face now just inches away from yuuji's . His arm stayed around his shoulder pulling him even closer " You like physical touch huh, that would be fun to work with.

His tone was a mixture of teasing and flirtation. Satoru lean in and purr in yuuji's ear.

" Let me guess .... You like being manhandled, don't you.

Yuuji chocked backing away from satoru or at least tried to as satoru didn't let him go far.

" Where the do you get that idea from.?

Satoru smirk turned into a full grown grin as he observed yuuji's reaction . Seeing the pink hair boy so flustered was incredibly entertaining and adorable to him

" Eh your really too easy to tease you know that? He said, his voice still close to yuuji's ear. He removed the arm that was around yuuji's shoulder to lift his chin, forcing the boy to look up at him.

" Your not denying it though . I must have guess it right.

Yuuji just sign he knows it's no use to argue with this white haired boy who seems to like to make him a blushing mess. " Believe whatever you what you want to satoru-san

Satoru chuckle softly, his breath ghosting over yuuji's ear before pulling back just enough to watch the flustered expression bloom across his face. " Man your way too cute when your speechless , blue eyes dancing with mischief, he twirled his umbrella in one hand lazily " Come on let's get outta rain before you turn into a soggy little bookworm . He tugged Yuuji gently under the umbrella besides him shoulder to shoulder " Next time I pick the book and the hangout spot . Wink. " Promise it will be more fun.

Yuuji raised a eyebrow " Really, That Would be really sweet of you. Satoru grinned as he walked beside yuuji, both of them sharing the umbrella, the rain continue to fall softly around them, creating a quiet atmosphere.

" You know. Satoru said casually " I could get used to this. He glanced sideways at yuuji with a playful smirk.

" Strolling through the rain with you... Kinda cute.

Yuuji blinked, caught off guard by the sudden softness in satoru's tone. His cheeks warmed despite the cool rain. " S-shut up..... Your gonna make it weird. He nudges satoru's shoulder lightly, tring to play it cool even as his heart did a little flip. Satoru just laughed -bright and easy - like he already won something.

" No teasing? What's fun in that ?" Satoru grinned, nudging yuuji back with a little more force, making him stumble slightly on the wet pavement.

" Your way more entertaining when your flustered, besides " He slung an arm around yuuji's neck again, pulling him into a loose headlock " You like it. He ruffled yuuji's already damp hair one more time before letting go, stepping back just enough to watch the cute little pout form on his face.

" Admit it. You miss me if I wasn't messing with you every second." The rain slowed to a drizzle, sunlight peeking Through the clouds. And for a second satoru looked almost tender. Almost.

Then he smirked " So..... Movie this weekend, my treat. No books allowed.

Yuuji pouted for a moment longer before letting out a sigh. " fine, fine. Movie . Your treat. But no horror," He already has enough horror in his life he doesn't need more of that. He rolled his eyes playfully at the no books rule. " You do realize books have movie adaption right? " He shots back, unable to keep the slight tease out of his tone.

Satoru chuckled at that, this guy. He thought. Always so sassy, even when he is caught off guard " Don't worry " He said, flashing a smirk " I find something mindless we both can enjoy " Yuuji giggles, satoru's heart did a back flipped.

" I'm looking forward to it then satoru-san

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ " You again " Yuuji didn't look up when the door open and a tall guy enters, the guy walked straight towards yuuji, ignoring people eyeing him. " Me again " Satoru reply casually " So what are we reading again...... Professor " He tease. " Stop calling me that " Yuuji gave him an amused look. Satoru smirk lazily " Why not you got that whole " Serious student with a hidden soft side thing going on " He tilted his head " Besides you like it when I gave you nicknames" Yuuji rolls his eyes " I like peace and quite more " Satoru gasped dramatically " Peace and quite ? In my presence thats particularly an insult to me " Then lean in whispering in a teasing manner " You wound me " Yuji rolls his eyes again but there is a twinkle of laugh in his eyes. " Your ridiculous " Going back to reading the book. Satoru merily shrugs , grinding back. " It's a part of my charms " Satoru reach out and tug a piece of pink hair behind yuuji's ear , " You haven't answered my question though what are you reading . Yuji cleared his throat, turning a little pink , he shift the book in his hand showing the cover to satoru , " It's a psychology text book " " A psychology text book?? " I know I know I'm sounding like a nerd now but I'm not I really need this one " Yuji look away, a little sheepish look on his face "a psychology book on such a beautiful Saturday afternoon such a let down " Satoru signed as if the whole world has ended in front of his eyes. " Your such an idiot sometimes " Yuuji retorts but there is no real heat in it just a fact that even satoru knows is true. Satoru chuckle, unbothered by the comment " Ah but I'm your idiot aren't I " He blink his lashes dramatically at yuuji. Yuuji can feel his face heating up, god why does his heart does a back flip everytime satoru says or do something ridiculous. But he doesn't hate it, he may as well as loves it. "Awwww your blushing " Satoru lean in closer so his shoulder is brushes against yuuji's " That's so cute " Yuuji turns the pages fast, too fast and muttered " Im not blushing it's just hot in here , satoru grind widely, Obviously Enjoying teasing this much his own body feels giddy being near yuuji. " Sure sure if you say so " Satoru looks down at the book again in yuuji's hand , looking at the cover " So what now are you gonna analyze me or something professor " Yuuji looks at him Eyes bright with amusement " I'm sure I already have. Satoru blink then then burst out laughing " Damn,Touchè Professor. Yuuji grind, closing the book and tucking it under his arm " Honestly , you probably even gives the most experienced Shink a headache " Satoru pretend to swoon " Oh my heart you know just how to flatter a man. He nugget yuuji gently with his elbow " But for the record i be an excellent subject , my mind is too fascinating for your little psychology book, . Yuuji smirks " I'm sure a five year old has deeper thoughts then you gojo San " " Ouch harsh yuuji never thought a guy like can have this sharp jabs to the heart " Satoru wiped non existing tear away from his eyes. They continue bantering and teasing each other till it's time for the shop to be close. But the warmth between them fells the space, slowly but surely. Continue............

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By their fifth bookstore incounter, they have become close now like they always have been friends from the very start, from their bantering about the books and boring classes, they feel comfortable sharing others opinion on silly things, yuji invited satoru to his apartment to meet his friends saying they wanted to know what got yuji so busy and more happy now a days, satoru of course agreed,

Yuji had meticulously cleaned his apartment , shoving all his college textbook and gym gears into a closet until the door barley latched, he even lit up citrus scented candle to hoping it masked up the smell of the instant ramen nobara eat in the living room couch, no matter how many times he warned her she doesn't listen, he gave up after a while buying some scented candles to hide the cheap ramen smell from his sensitive nose.

The door bell rings, yuji's heart did a little anxious skip , he runs over to the door nearly tripping over his own feets, he takes a deep breath and open the door, Reveling satoru gojo, who was dressed like he is stepping onto a runway, pristine white turtle neck, ripped jeans and a pair of sunglasses perched high on his white fluffy hair, he looks good even when it's past 6 pm.

" Yuji-kun im here did you miss me " Satoru's voice was bright and confident, a stark contrast to a small, nervous knot in his stomach, meeting his best friends was a big deal.

" Satoru, come in " Yuji grind trying to hide his own blush on his cheeks, as he lead the taller boy into the living room. Fushiguro megumi was already there, looking like he is actively trying to dissolve into the couch cushions, while nobara was perched on the armrest, giving satoru a slow analytical onces over.

" Everyone this is gojo satoru, satoru this is megumi and nobara my disaster of best friends " Yuji grind, he puffs his chest out like a bunny. Glad they finally meet. Nobara immediately point at Accusatory finger at satoru.

" The gojo satoru who brought a ridiculously oversized plushie ? "

Satoru's internal panic meter spiked. He plastered on his most dazzling easygoing smile " Nobara-chan you have a excellent taste ! It's a very high_quality sea otter, a collector's item really, megumi-kun " He addressed the sulking black hair teen " You look like you need a hug ".

Megumi just squinted" Don't touch me"

A strained silence settled over the room, broken only by yuji's frantically fighting with the streaming service on the TV. Satoru felt his carefully constructed cool exterior starting to crack , he had to do something. Yuji's happiness depends on him passing this arbitrary friends vetting exam.

" I, uh, i brought dessert " Satoru announced, suddenly remembering the Expensive grocery run he made. He rushed to the table he kept the ice cream on, triumphantly helping up the two Tubs " I know college students live on instant ramen and existential dread , so I got the good stuff, Artisan gourmet ice cream- sea salt. "

Yuji stopped fiddling with the remote " Satoru, that much have cost a fortune " He said nervous.

" Nonsense! Only the best for my cute yuji's friends " Satoru said , puffing out his chest , he grabbed a ceramic bowl and spoon ready to serve, but his hands, usually so steady, were shaking slightly with nervous energy. He scoop a generous amount of the shimmering ice cream into the bowl but he didn't account for the extremely inconvenient coffee table yuji owned.

Satoru's foot caught the corner. He didn't stumbled, he performed a slow-motion, awkward 6'3 inch tall pirouette. The bowl of ice cream , instead of gracefully sliding on the floor, become a airborne projectile.

THWAP.

The ice cream hits the back of megumi's head, the room went dead silent. Megumi slowly reach his hand up , his expression a masterpiece of a numb horror. He brought his fingers back down and stare at the sticky shimmering substance now coating his fingertips.

Satoru frozen like a deer caught in headlights, The empty bowl clutch in his hold like a relic. " M-megumi- kun , I'm so sorry , it's.... a very moisturing formula! And look you have gold in your hair now! You're....... An artisanal ice cream prince" He rushes out nonsense in a mid panic. Yuji gave him a look.

Nobara can't hold it anymore, she slapped a hand on her mouth but a high-pitched , honking laugh escaped anyway.

Megumi just turned his death- stare from his ice cream covered hand to satoru " I'm going to kill you " He said , his voice dangerously low. Before a full - scale ice cream- fueled brawl could erupt, yuji burst into the action, he grabbed a clean towel, rushed over to megumi and awkwardly started to clean the mess.

" Megumi here let me, satoru can you grab me other wet cloth! And put the icecream in the freezer before you try to serve it again " Yuji asked , pulling satoru back from the ticking time bomb that is megumi.

Satoru, utterly modified but also relieved yuji is touching his arm, nodding satoru meekly follow yuji's order. Glad to escape from the danger for a while. Nobara finally got her laughter under control, she lean back into her seat. a huge smirk on her face , addressing the flustered yuji.

" Okay, yuji I admit that was hilarious. He is a walking disaster, I like him " She looked at satoru who is sheepishly handing over the wet rag to yuji " Just don't try to serve next time gojo then we are good " She said told him.

Satoru let out a long, silent sigh of relief. He hasn't been cool or charming, or suave , but he had apparently, successfully broken the ice. With a very expensive icecream collision worth it tho if it got them to like him. He looks at yuji who is already looking at satoru, a amused smile on his face as if saying well done for winning over one of his friend. Satoru grin back , proud with himself.

Okay this is not so bad, satoru thought to himself, feeling the earlier knot in his stomach loosen a little, yuji dragged satoru into the kitchen , away from nobara's sustained giggles and megumi's low ominous rumbling from the couch. Yuji hand the sponge to satoru.

" Now , you work on serving the spoon and The gold- flakes bowl of destruction, why even is there a flakes in the ice cream, oh let it be I don't wanna know. I rinse the towel"
Yuji shake his head , sighing at satoru's clumsy moments. But his smile was real.

Satoru felt instantly calmer, the overwhelming anxiety of ' friends vetting exam' receding now that he had a task and more importantly yuji is right next to him. He obediently began scrubbing the sticky ceramic bowls, satoru's friends will never believe it if someone told the gojo satoru did dishes today never hell would freez over but they won't believe it, which is fair.

" I really messed up huh I mean look at me I try to do something right in my life , but looks like universe really like to fuck with me God really why do I even try " Satoru grumble, scrubbing the bowl more forcefully. He gave up on it, leaning back against the counter , sighing dramatically.

Yuji pause mid-rinse , tuning slightly towards satoru, seeing a small pout on his lips, he chuckle going back to the work " Well you definitely made a impression. Nobara almost chocked and I haven't seen megumi that mad since he found out his favorite shampoo was discontinued, that's a good sign actually "

" How is that a good sign " Satoru whined, his voice dropping from that confident tone to a smaller, really believing nothing is going to according to his will. Yuji whipped his hands dry then turn around and boobs satoru's nose , the sudden touch jolt him a little but the touch was gentle and playful.

" That's a good sign because you were not trying to impress me satoru, you were trying to get them to be comfortable around you and you really want to be here I know I think they knows that deep down too, stop thinking so much " Yuji grind " For as long as I know you, you usually don't try so hard with people you just expect them to like you or they could just fuck off if not, but you tried and that's enough for me " Yuji said genuinely. He gave satoru a small shove as if to get his overwhelming thoughts out of his mind.

" But you were actually nervous, weren't you " Yuji tease him raising a eyebrow a small smirk on his face. Satoru blinked, speechless but he covered it with his usual smirk,
" Nervous? Me?. Nah never why would I be nervous, I'm just simply giving my audience a taste of my raw , chaotic energy " Satoru shrugged but he was touch by that small prep talk yuji gave him, actually feeling a lot more relax, it gave him hope he didn't messed up.

" Uh huh " Yuji's smile was warm, clearly calling him out on his act but drop it for now. He looks down at the soap bubbling in the sink, giving satoru a brief repreve from his intense gaze.

" I like hanging out with you yuji " Satoru admitted softly, the words feels heavier then they should be, he set the bowl aside, " I like your friends, even that grumpy icecream covered one, I want them to know I'm reliable. That I'm a good influence yeah there maybe a rumors about my personality here and there but I care when I want to, and not some goofball who steal your fries " Satoru chuckle his heart beating faster, he shief slightly against the counter.

Yuji looks up, his cheeks coloring slightly from the sincerity from satoru's words, he didn't tease satoru this time, just leaned a hip against the counter, shoulder touching satoru's.

" Your reliable, but a idiot with a expensive dessert habits"

" A multi- faceted friend that's me " Satoru grinned , relived the moment hasn't become awkward. But as yuji's comfortable presence remain besides him, he had to reminds himself to keep his hands to himself, to not reach out and ruffled that soft fluffy pink hair of his. Or wrap his arms around that lean waist that had been itching to do that from a very long time. He was here as a friend, for now.

Suddenly there is a loud, frustrated grunt that came from the living room, follow by nobara's mocking voice " Megumi you look like a wet seal who got throw into a glitter bag. Nobara howl with laughter . Yuji snots then brust into a laughter hearing them bantering like siblings.

A sound so bright and carefree that make something in satoru's chest feels warm. " We should go back before they started pulling each other's hair out come on " Yuji grabs satoru's wrist pulling him along, again he feels his heart skipped a beat then started beating faster, he can see yuji's eartips are red too, but he didn't let his wrist go, satoru goes easily with yuji . He bump his shoulder with yuji playfully.

They walked back into the living room, a quite reassurance settle in satoru, one thing is for sure the mess would be worth it. The living room lights were Dimmed, casting a soft blue glow from the tv screen, megumi had long since dispatched the sticky evidence of the icecream from his hair and clothes, retreating to the relative safety of the armrest.

Yuji was stretched out his legs on the floor, back against the couch with a warm blanket on his lap, satoru join him on floor to, putting his legs on top of yuji's making himself comfortable, yuji tried to focus on the movie playing on the screen but looks down at satoru's long legs on him. Who was few inches away from yuji, he looks a lot more relax now if he is being into yuji's space again. He is used to it as time goes by, it was easy as yuji himself is a touchy person not minding him. But from past few days this physical proximity makes yuji feel jolt through his body. Like pleasant ones.

Satoru is blinking at the screen slowly, he looks both bored and amused by the characters, his blue eyes seems to absorb every details from the flim. From across the room nobara narrow her eyes over a bowl of popcorn , she was not a fool " Say then gojo-san now that your here now are you like going to plan to settle down here next time" She asked, judgmental clear in her voice.

Yuji groaned and tried to burrows himself back against the couch, " Nobara can we just watch the movie? Look the villain is about to unveil his predictably vague plot device "

" Nonsense " Satoru said smoothly, not moving his gaze away from the tv. His fingers resting innocently on yuji's thigh, gave a slight , almost a imperceptible squeeze.
" Yuji's is just shy that i decided his blanket is communal property . It's an important sign of platonic comfort , won't you agree megumi-kun ? "

Megumi perched on the end of couch took a slow sip of his drink. " My analysis of your increased cohabitation suggest convinced, primarily regarding the consumption of yuji's cooking. I have no data regarding your platonic relationship status. " He deadpan. Yuji and nobara barley flinch at his robotic answer, satoru blink in bewildered, the boy almost remind him of nanami with his answer.

Nobara snots " See even hi ai brain is confused of the type of you guys relationship status " Megumi glare at her but she just ignore it going back to the movie. It's alright half way done, they fall back into the comfortable silence. Nobara and satoru started bantering in between the movie about the villain and hero and making fun of the idiotic girl still believing into holding on to her ex. Even megumi agree with satoru about him being right on the police stupid move losing the culprit,

Yuji relax against the couch as he watch the movie to, blinking when he felt a hand on his head, brushing his slightly long pink bangs, yuji lean into it, signing, both megumi and nobara focus into the movie to notice satoru shifting closer to yuji and yuji leaning his head on satoru's shoulder, turning back to the tv. Both have a smile on their faces, at the end of the, everything was okay just enjoying their time with there close onces, it's clear yuji's friends are becoming comfortable with satoru already, not all the way but slowly, surely, that's enough for yuji he thinks. The rest of the night goes smoothly.

To be continue..............