JJBA Reader Insert One-Shots

Gappy x Reader: "It's Okay"

He was the new member of the Higashikata family. At least, that's what they told you. You didn't quite understand it: a young man suddenly adopted Morioh-Cho's most wealthy and influential family. And so you asked him about it the first time Yasuho had introduced the two of you. She shook her head as a warning and Joshu smirked malevolently, but Josuke assured them that your curiousity was to be expected. He explained his plight: how he had awaken, naked and bewildered, buried in the earth near the Higashikata estate, with no idea who he was or how he came to be. Your face flushed red as you apologised for your intrusive question, but the young man was oddly polite as he gripped your shoulder firmly.

"It's okay."

As the weeks passed, you grew exceedingly fond of him. Though you would always cherish the time you spent gossiping and commiserating with Yasuho, there was something about Josuke's dynamic that seemed to complement your own personality so well. He understood your various quirks and your strange habits, as he had some own strange habits himself. You didn't shame him for preferring to sleep underneath an entire mattress rather than simply sheets, and one time you two had an in depth conversation about why large fries were specifically the absolute best kind of fries. Sometimes you did laugh at his oddities, however, he only snickered and teased you back.

But you could remember the exact day that your feelings for him changed. Well, it wasn't a change, persay, but a discovery. Yasuho had invited you out with the gang (She hadn't been able to pry Joshu off her tail, so he was along for the ride as well). The four of you wandered the streets of Morioh until Joshu suggested that you take a trip to the Higashikata Fruit Parlor. When you disclosed to the three of them that you had never actually visited the café, Josuke grasped your hand tightly, flashing his cheeky gap-toothed smile.

"Then let's go!"

He held the door open for you to enter, and you nearly melted as your nostrils were overwhelmed with the fresh smell of fruits and berries. Your eyes widened at the colourful array of plums and peaches and blueberries and blackberries, your mouth watered at the very sight of such a menagerie..

You gasped as you felt warm fingers wrap around your shoulder rubbing the goosebumps off your cold flesh.

"It's freezing down here. Let's get to the parlor," Josuke grabbed your hand, beckoning you up the stairs. You nodded gleefully as he sprinted to the top. However, Yasuho remained in the shop, eyeing some of the cheaper fruit displays. Joshu lingered over her shoulder awkwardly.

"You guys can go ahead without me," Yasuho called after you, "I'm going to get some groceries down here,"

"We'll save you a seat!" You shouted back as Josuke eagerly guided you up the steps. Joshu, however, made no move to follow you. You prayed he wouldn't do anything too rash while he was alone down there with Yasuho...

Josuke sat down at a large booth, patting the seat next to him. You giggled softly as you slid across the lavish leather cushion. His thigh grazed lightly against your own, and you relaxed into the comfort of his touch, your fingers tickling his for just a moment.

He turned his head to ask you a question, and that was when you were ensnared.

You could barely register his words as you noticed how unusually close his face was to yours. But it didn't really bother you, in fact, you hesitantly leaned in a bit further. A blush unexpectedly spread across your cheeks as you caught a glimpse of his unique eyes. They always reminded you of striking sapphire spliced with brilliant amethyst crystals. It was a combination of awe and curiosity that drew you admire his irises for so long... So long that you forgot whatever question he had asked you.