Ethereal Connection ♡ ⌇ Sukuna x Reader ⌇ ♡

Chapter 44

Y/N swallowed, staring down the floor where the cursed spirit was just at. Her widened gaze shifted from the floor to straight ahead. She took a moment to process before turning.

She saw him standing right where Yuji was at a few seconds ago. His aura unmistakable. His hands casually rested in his pockets and his eyes were glued to the floor. His posture's relaxed yet confident, as if he ruled the place. Sukuna met her gaze, observing her reaction, a smirk formed on his lips.

"Are you quaking in your boots at the mere thought of what may await you, brat?" he questioned, his voice filled with mockery and disdain yet it was somewhat relaxed.

Y/N took a brief moment and then questioned.

"Why are you here?"

His smirk dropped.

"I act as I desire, brat. I don't need to explain myself to you." he answered with a unamused tone.

His answer aggravated her, but she kept her cool. Sukuna stepped closer, studying her face. Though she was feeling uneasy, she stood her ground, her eyes looking straight in his.

"Have you become one who knows no fear?" he remarked bluntly, his eyes not leaving her.

Her gaze flicked between his eyes, trying to figure out his thoughts but, his stoic self gave nothing away. She didn't reply, instead she turned her gaze away from him.

He didn't like it.

Her dismissive behaviour got on his nerves, now more than ever. He frowned and instantly grabbed her face, his fingertips pressing hard against her cheeks, but not hard enough to sting her. Her body shuddered in response, her eyes widening at his sudden movement.

"Such an insolent brat. After everything, have you still not learned proper etiquette in my presence?" he commented, his voice carried a dark tone.

"Let go, Sukuna!" she frowned, her frustration evident in her eyes.

"Commanding me, brat?" he questioned and raised his eyebrow.

She stopped struggling and held his gaze head on, though she was uncomfortable, she
pushed herself to not be intimidated.

"I'm not commanding you. I am "requesting" you to let go of my face," she cleared.

She had learned the choice of words in front of him. A progress from what she was. Sukuna studied her for a moment before letting go.

"The little insect has developed some intelligence," he remarked.

Y/N made a face at his words but she didn't let those words get deeply to her. She saw him stare at her, she sighed and questioned.

"What?"

"I have somethings to ask you," his tone enough for her to understand that it wasn't something she had choice in.

But since she had enough of his authority, enough of him looking down at her and treating her as an object.

Especially after what he had done, she refused.

"I am not answering any of your questions." she cleared as her hands reached up to his chest and forced him away.

Sukuna let her do that and observed her, his expression giving nothing away.

"How and why do you always keep switching?! I— I just don't want to be near you! Go away! Switch back to Yuji!" she added.

Sukuna took in her words, he didn't say anything for a small moment before replying.

"Don't. you. DARE. Order me around, brat," though he said this without any anger in his expression, the coldness and dominance in his voice was enough to send a shiver down her spine.