Memories (Gojo Satoru)

15- Diner

It was late at night one night, and Rin and her hospital colleagues- Sara, Miki and Emi decided to go to a diner for dinner since they just finished with their night shift and decided to grab a bite.

As the four friends settled into their booth at the diner, they couldn't help but notice the lingering stares from a nearby table of guys. The uncomfortable atmosphere was palpable, and Emi couldn't resist expressing her frustration under her breath.

"Creeps..." Emi muttered, her voice filled with annoyance.

"L-let's just ignore them.." Rin nudged her by her elbow and looked away, trying to avoid the gazes, however their stares never wavered from the ladies, mostly staring at Rin.

Coincidentally, at that moment, Gojo Satoru walked into the diner and scanned for an empty table, and was pleased to find Rin with her girl friends.

"Didn't know I'd see you here this late." He stood by their table and grinned at Rin, charmingly introducing himself to her colleagues with a big smile.

"Gojo-san.." Sara smiled shyly.

However, his keen perception immediately picked up on the uncomfortable vibes surrounding the ladies. With a concerned expression, he took a seat beside Rin, his presence a comforting shield as he noticed the creepy gaze from the guys.

Gojo glanced over at the guys who had been staring, his eyes meeting theirs with an intense gaze. The message was clear: their behavior was not going unnoticed or tolerated.

Just as the tension seemed to escalate, one of the guys audaciously winked at Rin, calling her 'onee-chan' and inviting her to join their table for a meal. Unfazed by Gojo's presence, he seemed to underestimate the consequences of his actions.

Gojo's patience snapped. He couldn't stand idly by while someone disrespected Rin. He stood up abruptly, his voice dripping with anger as he addressed the guy who had made the inappropriate comment.

"Watch your mouth and show some respect," Gojo said sternly, his eyes narrowing but they snickered instead.

Without hesitation, Gojo walked over to the guy, his towering presence radiating authority. A heated exchange ensued, and it quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.

Sensing the impending fight, Rin grabbed hold of Gojo's arm, trying to keep him from getting involved.

"Satoru...let it be, it's not worth it.." She muttered.

She urged him to move to another table, away from the escalating conflict. Reluctantly, Gojo allowed Rin to guide him to a different spot, his attention still fixed on the guys who had caused the disturbance.

As they settled at the new table, Rin couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. Concern for Gojo's well-being mingled with curiosity about his unexpected presence at the diner.

"What are you doing here at this time, Satoru?" Rin asked, her voice laced with genuine curiosity.

As Rin asked Gojo about his unexpected presence at the diner, Sara couldn't help but let her infatuation take over. She leaned in closer, her eyes fixed on Gojo, a playful smile gracing her lips. "So, Gojo 'sensei', what brings you to this little late-night hangout? Are you stalking us?" She teased flirtily.

Miki chimed in, a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. "Yeah, Gojo-sensei, are you trying to keep an eye on us? Or perhaps you just couldn't resist the chance to join our fabulous company?"

Emi giggled, joining in on the teasing. "I think he just couldn't resist being around all these beautiful ladies. Right, Gojo-san?"

"Popular as ever..." Rin muttered to herself with a small scoff.