waiting
this was inspired by jeremy zucker’s orchid !
it was rare for megumi to be found in such a peaceful state. usually, he would be seen training or on a mission but after the events last night with ryomen sukuna’s finger, he had to take time to recover from the injuries he had received. it was currently dark, he was supposed to be sleeping already but the usual warmth beside him was gone and he was waiting - waiting for you to come back.
now, to say you were a close friend would be considered lying. though the two of you haven’t really talked things through, the unspoken words of affection had you both relishing moments in silence. much like most nights, megumi would be buried under the sheets with you in comfort. however this time, you were still out on a mission that was taking longer than expected - as you’d said over text just an hour ago. for now, megumi was finding it hard to close his eyes and drift away without your warmth so he opted reading a book whilst he waited.
his eyes skimmed over the words, his fingers playing with the corner of the page. the clock that was hung on his wall ticked rhythmically, blending in with the nightly sounds as his window was open. his eyes wandered to his phone from time to time, expecting a small notification to go off. megumi perked up when he heard a small rustle from outside his door. his hands met as he closed the book before placing it on the bedside table. letting his legs slide off the bed, he stood up and approached his door, opening it. he was met with your slouched figure in your customized uniform, that was slightly tattered and wrinkled - to which he guessed was from fighting a curse.
“hey.”
megumi stepped aside and let you in. as if a nightly routine, you proceeded to make your way to his bathroom to shower and change. megumi returned to his bed, leaning against the bed frame waiting for you.
after a while, you eventually got out of the bathroom with his shirt draped around you.
“you have no idea how chaotic it was exorcising that curse.”
you started as you sat beside him, the bed sinking with your weight. megumi hummed as you told him about your mission. his eyes staring at your face in pure admiration. he could stay like this for hours and never get tired of listening at you talk about how your day has been. the two of you eventually ended up lying beside each other with you whispering about random things. megumi had his arms around you, pulling you close gently. his eyes were closed as he relaxed.
“megumi?”
your voice whispered as your hand landed softly on his cheeks. megumi hummed in response, opening his eyes. he found himself staring at your eyes, seeing emotions swirl within them. megumi could go on and on about you and he would always fall saying the same three words.
“i love you.”
you whispered lovingly before planting a small kiss on his lips. a soft smile was plastered on your face before you buried yourself closer to him. megumi couldn’t help the butterflies that erupted within him when he heard those three words. he placed his head above yours, rubbing your back gently. it was these kind of moments that brought infinite joy to megumi.
“i love you too.”
