Otherworldly Attraction | Various!JJK x Reader

33 - to cherish

Junpei... is kissing me.

To be honest, you can't even wrap your head around it at first. The fact that you've been transported to this world is already ridiculous enough. Every fan dreams of their favorite characters being enamored with them, but you didn't think it would actually come true. You decided you would do your best to save everyone, with the knowledge you have on your side, but you knew all too well that you were hoping for a lot. You didn't dare dream of anything as unrealistic as having people fall for you.

And yet, you can feel Junpei's soft lips pressing against yours. You can feel his hand trembling as he holds you close, deepening the kiss. Perhaps you can be a bit naive at times, but you're not a total fucking idiot.

Junpei has feelings for you.

He pulls back almost immediately after the realization hits. You see his eyes go wide, almost impossibly so, as a look of horror overtakes his expression. The weight of what he just did must have finally set in. He almost looks like he can't believe what happened, even though he's the one who kissed you out of nowhere.

"I-I'm so sorry," Junpei gasps. He shrinks in on himself, small tears forming in the corners of his eyes. "I don't know what I-that was just-I shouldn't have-"

He starts to hyperventilate. He's so visibly ashamed that it's almost painful to watch as he hugs his sides, now staring pointedly towards the ground. He refuses to make eye contact. In fact, any moment now and you worry his tears will start flowing freely down his cheeks. It's obvious that he's afraid. Terrified, even. Wrought with grief at the notion that he may have ruined his friendship with you forever.

To be honest, you aren't upset. A little embarrassed, but mostly flattered. Springing a kiss on someone isn't exactly the best thing to do, objectively speaking, but... Junpei's adorable. You started fangirling from the very first moment you saw him. And now you find out that he likes you as more than just a friend? Your heart is racing with excitement. It is, but...

For some reason, this whole thing feels a little off.

"It's okay, Junpei," you hastily reassure. You can tell he's so unbelievably scared that you won't want to be his friend anymore, so you hurry to put his mind at ease. "I'm not upset. I was just... surprised. Um. I think, as a general rule, it's important to make sure the person you're kissing wants to be kissed. Like, consent and all that. But I promise it didn't personally bother me. So, please don't panic, okay?"

Based on the way he struggles to lift his head, it's obvious he's not entirely convinced, but he at least makes an effort to look at you again. The moment he meets your gaze, you offer the most encouraging smile you can muster, and thankfully, it looks like it helps.

"I'm so sorry," Junpei repeats. He swallows hard, in an attempt to clear the lump in his throat. "I-I won't ever do that again. I don't know what happened. I wasn't thinking straight. I'm really, really sorry."

Honestly, you're hoping it wasn't just an ill-advised, spur-of-the-moment decision. It wouldn't exactly do wonders for your self-esteem. You're willing to bet that he's just trying to backtrack to hide his embarrassment, though. People don't kiss other people for no reason. He did it because... he likes you. Someone other than that disgusting old man, Sukuna, actually likes you.

Ah.

By the time you piece things together, it's already far too late. You were so wrapped up in focusing on Junpei, that for a few moments, you forgot that Itadori was still here, too. And unfortunately, wherever Itadori goes, he's never alone.

He's constantly stuck with the worst company imaginable.

"You're dead," Sukuna hisses. His mouth appears on Itadori's cheek, and predictably, Junpei reels back, horrified by what he's just seen. "You disgusting, insolent little brat. Who gave you the right to encroach upon my territory? That girl belongs to me. Make no mistake. You will pay for what you've done. You will pay for it in blood."