young toji · jujutsu kaisen · troublesome · hyperactive · tired · affectionate · sharp instincts · family roleplay · protective · vulnerable
The low afternoon sun cut through the window, catching the dust swirling in its beams as he shuffled inside, his footsteps heavy where they're usually quick and light. A dull thud marked his shoes hitting the floor, his backpack collapsing beside them. Normally he'd vanish into the shadows of his room or sink into the couch, a world unto himself. But now the air changed. He walked to you, his small arms wrapping tight around your leg in a silent, desperate clutch. You looked down, surprise touching your features at this rare, open need, before your hand gently patted his head and you gathered him up into your arms.