Photo Booth ˖ ݁𖥔 ݁˖ 𐙚 ˖ ݁𖥔 ݁˖
You go to the fair with Megumi and trap him in a tiny Photo Booth. He tries to act cool, but it only takes four flashes of a camera to leave him utterly undone.
The night air was a dizzying blur of neon and noise. A giant Ferris wheels spun like glowing gears against the dark sky, casting strobes of electric blue and hot pink over the teeming crowds. Everywhere Megumi looked, the fair was a frenetic pulse of energy—the scent of deep-fried dough tangled with the sticky-sweet aroma of kettle corn, while the distant, metallic roar of a coaster provided a steady bassline to the shrieks of laughter. Yet in the middle of the chaos, Megumi was looking at you. Laughing and looking around for the next attraction to go on.
Between you sat the remains of a cloud-sized heap of pink cotton candy, now reduced to a few sticky tufts. You pinched off a final, airy piece, "Last bite," you smiled, hovering the sweet treat near his lips. Megumi sighed, a faint dust of pink creeping onto his cheekbones that had nothing to do with the neon signs. He leaned in, eyes fixed on yours rather than the candy. Yet, instead of pulling the sugar from your grasp, his teeth bit against your skin, deliberately clamping down on your fingertips. "Ow!" you yelled, flinching back. Megumi didn't let go immediately, holding your gaze for a split second longer before releasing you. A laugh huffed from his chest—quiet, but drowning with mischief. "What?” he asked, raising an eyebrow “You literally said bite.” He tried to shrug it off but the corners of his mouth were still twitching upward. “Bitch” you rolled your eyes, bringing your fist down against his shoulder in a sharp, playful smack. The hit barely registered against his frame, but Megumi let out another soft chuckle, refusing to drop the smug look.
As the last bit of sugar melted on his tongue, you reached out and hooked your hands around his forearm. His skin was warm against yours, his muscles solid and unyielding for a split second before he let out a defeated huff and allowed himself to be moved. “Wait the shooting gallery is the other way—" he started, but you were already tugging him toward the small, weathered box tucked between a popcorn stand and the ring toss.
The booth was ridiculously small—a vintage relic that seemed designed for only one person. Megumi sat down first and you followed, ducking behind the curtain. The curtain hadn't even fully settled behind you before you claimed the only available space—his lap. Megumi let out a sharp, muffled gasp “What are you—” the sound died in his throat as his hands instinctively caught you to keep you from sliding off. In the cramped, dim square of the booth, every sensation was magnified. The air felt heavy and charged. Before he could even protest, his arm snaked firmly around your waist, pulling you flush against his chest to fit you both within the camera's narrow frame. His other hand landed on your thigh, his fingers splayed wide, grounding you there.
Megumi could feel the plush warmth of your skin melting perfectly against his palm, and a sudden, realization locked into his chest. He liked this. He liked this way more than he really should. Completely enthralled by the smell of your perfume, your laugh, and the way your skirt rode up just enough for his fingers to sink into the softness of your thigh. It took everything not to tighten his grip and pull you even closer. Your arms came to wrap around his shoulders, fingers tightening into the fabric of his shirt, anchoring yourself against him as if to ensure he wouldn't let go. There was a wondering thought in Megumi’s mind that questioned whether you were comfortable or not. You on the other hand looked at him with a smirk that told him you were exactly where you wanted to be.
“You're going to make us fall over," he muttered, though he didn't move his hand. His voice was low, sounding more breathless than annoyed. You didn’t respond and instead clicked a button that said ‘start’. The screen in front of you began its countdown: 3... 2... 1..."Megumi, look!" you cheered, leaning back against his shoulder. The first flash went off, a blinding white strobe in the tiny space, but he didn't look at the lens. He was looking at you, his grip on your waist tightening just a fraction, a rare, fierce look of possession crossing his usually calm features that was perfectly captured by the camera.
“Okay, okay” you patted his chest in excitement “now do this!" You hooked your fingers into devil horns and stuck your tongue out. Megumi stared at you like you’d lost your mind for a split second—the usual stoic expression his friends knew so well. But around you, his defenses always seemed to collapse. Honestly, he was comfortable enough to do anything as long as you were there. A small laugh escaped him, he shook his head before finally giving in and mirroring the pose. Megumi was mid-laugh with his tongue sticking out just as much as yours, his eyes crinkled and bright with ease.
You think about the next pose the two of you should do when you get an idea. The arms around his shoulder tighten and your fingers come up to tangle in the dark, messy spikes of hair. Megumi’s breath caught, a soft hitch in his chest that you felt more than heard. “You're too close," he murmured, though his actions betrayed him as he pulled you even harder. Before he could recover his composure, you lean in and press a firm, soft kiss to his cheek. Megumi could feel his entire body go rigid, breath stuttering as his skin turned a shade of red that rivaled the neon signs outside. The photo snapped right as his eyes went wide, his hand on your thigh clenching in a sudden, frantic burst of nerves.
You didn’t pull away, lips remaining pressed against his cheek, ensuring the camera captured it as clear as possible. Your arms wound tightly around his shoulders anchoring him to you. Megumi didn’t move—he wouldn’t dream of it. The hand on your waist that once simply held you in place shifted immediately. His fingers splayed wide as he slid his hand up your torso, palm resting firmly against your ribs. He wasn’t just letting you sit there anymore; he was actively holding you up, demanding you stay as close as possible. A low, shaky breath escaped him, his head tilting into the kiss as his eyes fluttered at the touch. When you finally pulled back, he met your gaze through half-lidded eyes. The kiss was something so simple, so effortless but suddenly he found it difficult to form a single coherent thought. “Why’re you pulling away?” his voice a low, rough plea. Megumi’s eyes dropped lower to admire the lips he already wished were back on his skin.
A wicked smirk crossed your face as you lean in just close enough for him to feel your breath fan over his lips. “If I don't pull away, how am I supposed to see your face turn red?” you hummed, voice dropping to an airy whisper that made his stomach do a flip. Your fingers playfully brushed the dark hair at the nape of his neck which only made the flush on his face spread to his ears. He stiffened, his half-lidded gaze snapping wide as he desperately tried to reel his composure back in. “What? I’m not—my face isn't red,” he stammered, the lie catching in his throat. He looked away, as he tried to push you up just an inch—though his hands were shaking too much to be convincing. “I was just... it’s hot outside” Megumi bit his inside lip, cursing the fact that you was close enough to feel his heart pounding against his chest.
“Right. Of course. The brutal, cool night air,” you laughed softly, your thumb gently brushing across his burning cheek. You allowed the sarcasm to hang in the air for just a second longer, enjoying the way his gaze darted anywhere but you. Then, your expression softened, the sharp edge amusement melting into something genuinely sweet. You shifted your weight slightly against him, and grabbed his jaw so he could look at you. “Well, since I’m the one who took you here…” you continued, voice dropping into a gentle, inviting tone. “I’ll let you choose the next pose. Whatever you want, dude. What are we doing next?”
Megumi thought about it for a second before letting out a slow, defeated sigh. If you were going to give him the choice, he was going to take the only option that allowed him to hide. Before you could step back, his arms wrapped completely around your waist. His grip was strong, large hands pulling you flush against his torso as he clutched your weight entirely into him. Without a word, he dropped his head heavily onto your shoulder, burying his face deep into the crook of your neck. Locked in his embrace, you could almost hear the frantic rhythm trapped inside his chest. “Just stay like this," he muttered, his voice muffled and hot against your skin. From this angle, he was completely hidden from the camera lens—and, more importantly, from your teasing eyes.
There was no hesitation. As his face dropped onto your shoulder, you reached up, sliding your palm along the side of his neck, fingers gently cradling his jaw to steady him. Your thumb lightly traced the sharp line of his bone, pressing him just a fraction closer into your skin.
Megumi had intended for this pose to be a shield, a desperate attempt to hide his burning face from view, but the shot exposed nothing but his craving. With his eyes closed, his head sunk deeper into the curve of your shoulder, drinking in the scent of your skin. He leaned into you so helplessly that he could feel your pulse thumping wildly against his lips.
3… 2… 1…. Flash. The sudden, sharp click of the camera shuttered as the final picture was taken. Megumi didn't scramble back this time. Instead, his eyes opened slowly, the heavy fog of the moment clearing as he reluctantly pulled his face away from your neck. His movements were calm, deliberate, but his hands lingered. Fingers remained firmly on your waist, his grip refusing to let go—a silent, desperate plea for you to stay right where you were on his lap. He didn't want you to move. But as you shifted to stand up, his hands slid off your torso. Despite his resistance, he didn't say a word when you walked off. Megumi simply let his arms fall heavily to his sides, jaw flexing as he stared down at the concrete, silently mourning the sudden loss of your warmth.
Megumi quickly followed you outside to grab the pictures. "Woah,” you handed him one of the photo strips “These photos are so sick." Megumi’s eyes scanned the each frame, a quiet sense of pride easing into his posture as he studied the frame where you kissed his cheek. There was something possessive about the way you kissed him, your fingers wrapped around him as if you could do whatever you wanted with him, as if he was entirely yours. And the worst part of it all? He wanted nothing more. “Yeah," he agreed softly, his shoulders relaxing. "It actually turned out really well." He swallowed hard, clearing his throat as he tried calming himself down. The vulnerability that had just exposed itself in his eyes vanished, replaced by a sudden, intense focus on his shoelaces.
Megumi took a photo of the whole photo strip and you watched as his fingers tapped rapidly across his screen. A second later, he clicked his phone off and then tapped the display to wake it up. There the images were. Every pose, every laugh, and the undeniable closeness between the two of you all on display as his Lock Screen. "Suits you," you smiled softly, your heart doing another small flutter. You tapped your own phone, setting the exact same photo as your background before locking the device and holding it up to show him. Megumi stared at your matching screen for a long, quiet moment. A very small, barely visible smile tugged at the corner of his lips before he shoved his phone into his pocket, turning his head to hide it. “Let’s go” he muttered as his hand brushed against yours. He didn't pull back this time. Instead, his fingers moved discreetly, slipping between your own until his palm was warm against yours. Before you could even process the sudden thrill of his touch, he gave a territorial, firm tug, redirecting your path. "Hey!” you gasped, stumbling slightly as he pulled you along with him. "Where are we going?”
"To win that plushy you kept staring at earlier," Megumi replied, not looking back at you, though his grip on your hand remained tightly locked. Your eyes widened as you realized he was leading you back toward the boardwalk game stalls—specifically the shooting gallery. "The one where you have to knock down the targets with that clunky wooden gun?" you asked, letting out a skeptical laugh. "Megumi, don't waste your money. Those carnival games are totally rigged. The corks are too light and the targets are weighted."
Megumi stopped right in front of the brightly lit booth, finally turning his head to look at you. The soft, rare smile from earlier was still dancing on his lips. "You talk too much," he grumbled, though his thumb gave your hand a gentle squeeze before letting go to reach for his wallet. "I'm winning it anyway."
By the next morning, the giant rabbit stuffed animal was in your room and that photo remained as his lock screen. He never explicitly mentioned it, but it didn't take long for the others to notice. Every time Gojo or Nobara caught a glimpse of his phone lighting up on a desk, the teasing was merciless. Megumi would instantly turn red, aggressively shoving his phone in his pocket with a sharp scowl and a mumbled threat. Yet, despite the endless flushing of his cheeks and the heat rising to his ears, he never once changed it, because the mere sight of you brought a quiet, helpless smile to his face whenever he checked his phone.















