Hello again! I hope you're doing well💕 I had another request? No rush! I'm in an angsty mood, could i please request prompt 7 "Do you still even love me?" With Ryujis girlfriend getting worried over how close he and Ann are? (I love Ann,not hating on her lol) like his girlfriend becomes distant and takes frustration out on shadows? Thank you😭💕
omg of course!! i love ryuji requests sm tysm for requesting!! :) <3
It started small, that tiny ugly inkling of jealousy. You were fully justified, or at least you thought you were.
It scared you, his relationship with Ann. How much they knew about each other, how long they’ve been friends. To put it simply, you were completely jealous of them.
How couldn’t you be? Ann was the perfect girl in the eyes of society. She was a model, had blonde hair, blue eyes, perfect body. She was a whole package.
You knew that Ryuji wouldn’t leave you for her, or at least you thought you did. The mere thought made your mouth run dry, and heart speed up.
‘Why wouldn’t he leave her for me?’ You thought bitterly. Your thoughts egged on your negativity more and more.
She’s cuter than you are.
I bet he had a crush on her before you.
What if you’re a rebound?
Your weapon smashed directly through a Pyro-Jack, chrushing it intl withering pieces.
You gave a satisfied smile as you took a large gulp of air, turning to smiling Futaba.
“You are on fire, dude!” She cheered.
“Ah really? Thanks.” You smiled, rubbing at the nape of your neck.
“You haven’t used any boosts, either? You seem.. Stronger today.” Haru hummed.
“Not that you were weak at all before, though.” Makoto completed, curious as well.
“I uh.. I guess I’m just getting a better hang on things.” You shrugged, looking around at all the eyes on you.
“Well keep it up. We’re clearing these fights in record time.” Futaba stayed, turning to your leader.
“We’ll take one last fight, and then head back. Everyone assume your prior positions.” Akira ordered, crouching by a corner to wait.
As he leaped out and perled the mask from the shadow, you followed quickly.
It was then it struck you, a sudden attack from the newly recovered shadow.
You were tossed backwards, landing on one of the railroad tracks with a grunt. You lifted yourself up, eyeing the shadow.
Bicorns, Pyro-Jacks.. But this was different.
Your vision began to swirl, twisting the world around you. You lifted a hand to your eyes, swiping it around to see if the situation was really happening.
“[Code Name]? Your stats are going haywire, what’s going on?” Futaba ordered over your communications.
Your muscles were tight, aching miserably. You pushed yourself up to kneel, jaw clenched tightly.
“[Code Name]? What’s goin’ on?” Ryuji asked quickly, jogging over to help you up.
“[Code Name]’s been inflicted with despair!” Futaba confirmed, causing everyone to turn.
“We need to leave, Joker!” Ryuji demanded, putting his arms over your shoulders.
You couldn’t help but stare at the ground, hands clenched around your weapon.
“Babe, we’re gonna get you to a safe room and—“
“We’re all going to die here.” You whimpered, clutching at the ground of Mementos.
“Ah jeez, this seems bad.” Futaba groaned, watching you from nearby.
“It’ll wear off soon enough, but we need to make sure they don’t get themselves hurt..” Akira ordered, gesturing for the others to follow.
Your weapon slid against the ground as you stood up, your back slouching.
“[Codename]!” Ryuji yelled, dashing over again.
“I-I can still..” You start, stumbling forwards back to your knees again.
“We can’t fight right now! We gotta get you to safety.” Ryuji interjected, taking you in his arms.
“It’s so dark.” You whined, fingers curling into his jacket.
“I know, I know. It’s alright, I’m here.” Ryuji soothed, lifting you up gently.
You leaned against him, letting him carry you to Mona. You flopped over against him, breathing labored and weak.
“Are you gonna leave me?”
Ryuji’s eyes shot open, and he felt his breath hitch.
“W-What..?” He croaked out, eyes wide beneath his mask.
“I’m so scared you’ll.. You..” You trailed off, tears pooling in your eyes.
“Skull, come on!” Futaba urged,
“Babe, you still with me?” He checked in, putting his gloved hand against your cheek.
His mask disappeared now, showing the cocnern rooted in his brown eyes.
“Ryuji.” You breathed out, brows furrowing through sweat.
“Yeah, it’s me. You finally comin’ back to us?” He smiled gently.
“Y-Yeah.” You swallowed. “Give me a second.”
Your head rested against his chest, listening to his heart beat. Your thoughts slowed for the first time that day, and you quelled your worries.
“Sorry for the scare.” You said softly, hardly meeting his eyes.
“Just glad you’re alright.” Ryuji admitted, kissing your head.
You smile tiredly, body still shuddering from the spell effect.
“What got ya so shaken up?” Ryuji asked softly, lifting your head.
“Nothing important.” You denied, looking away.
“Well can I ask ya somethin’ if you’re feelin’ alright?” Ryuji hummed, leaning back against the seat to make sure the others had turned away.
“Go for it.” You yawned, closing your eyes.
“What’s been botherin’ you lately?”
What’s been bothering you..?
‘Oh nothing, Ryuji! I’m just full of self-doubt, enough to get jealous over one of my closest friends. I keep thinking you’ll leave me for her, even if it isn’t true. I can’t even admit it out loud because I don’t want to mess anything up.’
But you couldn’t say that.
“I can already tell you’re about to tell me nothin’, but you zonin’ out like that’s enough for me.” Ryuji interjected, leaning to catch your eye.
“You can tell me anything, babe. I’m always here for you.” Ryuji comforted, laying a hand on your shoulder.
“Can we not talk about this in front of everyone..” You mumbled into your hand, blinking back your tears.
“Guys?” Ryuji announced suddenly, and suddenly Akira nodded in understanding.
Mona stopped, and everyone gets off the bus to stand on the platform. They disappear to wherever, to hopefully give the two of your privacy.
“I meant out of Mementos—“
Ryuji cut you off with a sigh. “Babe, c’mon.”
You dropped your stare to your shoes, and you gulp down your nerves. “I’m scared I’m going to lose you.”
“I know it’s not true, but I see you with her every day and I think about how I haven’t know you as long.” You whispered.
“I don’t get you in the way she does, and I can’t pretend it doesn’t bother me when I feel like I’m never going to be as close as either of you.”
Your eyes stung, and you brought a hand up to wipe at them.
“Whoa, whoa, whoa. Who’s ‘her?’” Ryuji asked, tilting his head.
“Ann.” You cried, a tears sliding down your cheeks.
“And I know you wouldn’t but I get scared that maybe you’ll realize you don’t love me.. Or I’m not good enough for you, and that I was a rebound for Ann.” You ranted, grabbing at your head.
“Do you even still love me?”
Ryuji stiffened, and he looked downwards at a loss of words. “[Name]..” He trailed off, stepping forwards to hold your arms.
“Of course I still love you, and I’m sorry I made you doubt that.” He whispered, pressing a kiss to your forehead.
“You didn’t. It was me.” You sobbed, sniffling loudly.
Ryuji shook his head, pulling you against him. “I would never leave you, and definitely not for Ann.”
“She may have known me longer, but she definitely doesn’t know me as well as you do.” Ryuji encouraged.
“We both changed since middle school.” He explained. “Like if I asked her what I order with my ramen, do you think she’d be able to name it all?”
You shook your head against his jacket.
“And what if I asked her to buy me a pair of shoes? Would she buy me something I’d like, or some weird tacky fashion piece?”
You smirked at that, looking up at his face. He grinned too, relieved to see you brightening up.
“See? No one knows me better than you do, babe.” He laughed c kissing your nose.
“I love you more than anything, you know?” He soothed. “You mean more to me than any treasure or artifact we’d ever find in this place.”
“‘Yuji.” You chuckled, face burning at the praise.
“I mean it!” He exclaimed, hugging you tightly. “And all week I’m gonna prove it to ya!”
“Nonstop lovin’ from Ryuji Sakamoto!” Ryuji cheered, pecking your lips briefly before spinning you around.
You squealed in surprise, but didn’t get to react as it was over quickly.
“You’re such a dork.” You laughed, nudging his shoulder lightly.
“I’m your dork.” Ryuji smiled.
