Memories (Gojo Satoru)

8- Mission

It was evening when Rin finally arrived at Jujutsu High, tired from her long day at the hospital. As she stepped through the doors, Gojo was there to greet her, a mischievous smile on his face.

"Well, well, if it isn't the hardworking Rin Nakamura. I hope you're not too exhausted to handle some of my wise words of....humor," Gojo said, his voice laced with playful sarcasm.

Rin rolled her eyes, a smirk tugging at her lips. "Oh, please. Your jokes and humor is like a lullaby, Satoru. It puts me right to sleep."

Gojo chuckled, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "Good to know my words have such a calming effect on you.."

"Oh come on, Satoru..don't get too carried away." She scoffed playfully.

Gojo looks at her with a small smile before putting his hands in his pockets.

"Do you know that for me, the way you call me by my name has a super calming and soothing effect on me..?" He smiled and spoke to her in a soft tone.

She looks at him blankly before blinking.

"What is this...?" She smirks. "It's like you have been practicing your pick up lines quite often now.."

Gojo widened his eyes slightly in surprise and chuckled loudly.

"Well, just so you know, I don't practice them." He grins confidently. "I'm just naturally talented in these."

"Yeah, right..." She shrugs and smiled mischievously.

As they walked together down the hallway, Rin couldn't help but yawn, since she had an early day in the hospital.

As they continued their conversation, Gojo couldn't help but notice Rin's tired demeanor. A mischievous glint sparkled in his eyes as he teased her about feeling sleepy.

"Rin, it's still early. How can you possibly be sleepy already? Don't tell me you're getting old," Gojo remarked, a playful smirk on his face.

Rin let out an exaggerated yawn, her eyes narrowing playfully. "Well, Satoru, some of us have been working since the crack of dawn. Excuse me for needing some shut-eye."

Gojo's teasing tone softened as he continued the conversation. "Speaking of work, Rin, I have a mission that requires me to be in two separate locations. I was hoping you could cover one of them."

Rin's eyes widened in surprise, her brows furrowing. "Wait, hold on." She stopped walking and held his arm to make him face her. "Satoru...We agreed that I would stick to advising and guiding, not going out on missions."

Gojo waved a dismissive hand, his smile reassuring. "Relax, Rin. You won't be doing anything physically demanding. You'll simply be accompanying Yuta and Maki. It'll be a great opportunity for them to learn from you. And I was told that it's a weak curse. They will be able to handle it on their own.."

Rin looks at him, still hesitant.

Gojo place a hand on her shoulder and smiled assuringly again.

"Rin..." He took a step closer. "Do you trust me..?"

She looks at him, meeting his soft gaze and genuine smile.

"I-I do...Satoru..." She mumbled and looked away with a sigh. "But-"

"Then just do this much for me, okay..?" Gojo cuts her off, lightly squeezing his grip on her shoulder in an assuring way.

Rin reluctantly nodded, realizing she had no other choice but to agree.

Gojo grinned, his eyes shining with amusement. "Oh, believe me, Rin, I always keep my promises. And I promise to make it up to you by treating you to desserts later....How is that for a deal??"