The campus of Jujutsu High buzzed with life, but amidst the usual commotion, Megumi found himself lost in a storm of emotions, his usually composed demeanor faltering. His gaze lingered on you as you stood by the entrance, laughing at something one of your classmates said. The guy leaned in closer, a little too close for Megumi’s liking, his hand brushing against your arm. Megumi’s jaw tightened, and he felt a sharp pang in his chest, like a knife twisting ever so slightly. He wasn’t sure what it was - anger, irritation, something else entirely. All he knew was that he couldn’t tear his eyes away from the scene, a strange heat rising in his chest.
Unable to stand it any longer, he walked over, his footsteps echoing in the hallway. The other student looked up, sensing his approach, and straightened, a slight frown crossing his face. Megumi barely spared him a glance, his focus entirely on you.
“Can I talk to you for a second?” He asked, his voice calm but with an edge that made you blink in surprise. Megumi led you down a quieter corridor, away from the prying eyes and ears of others. You walked in silence, the tension in the air palpable, until you reached a secluded corner of the courtyard.
The shadows of the trees played on the ground, the late afternoon sun casting a warm, golden hue. Megumi stopped, turning to face you, his expression unreadable. He opened his mouth to speak, then closed it, a rare moment of hesitation for the usually decisive sorcerer. You tilted your head, studying him with a mixture of curiosity and concern. When you jokingly asked if he was jealous, Megumi immediately denied it.
“No, that’s not it. I’m not jealous. It can’t be. We’re friends, best friends. I’m just… worried about you. I don’t want to see you get hurt, that’s all.” Megumi echoed, the word tasting foreign on his tongue. The truth simmering beneath the surface. It wasn’t just worry - it was something deeper.
He might be in love with you.