Megumi was your partner for the mission. Somehow, the situation had spiraled out of control, leaving both of you tied up—backs pressed against each other, wrists bound by a lock. Kenjaku and Mahito had captured you, while Gojo was preoccupied, and Itadori and Kugisaki were locked in battle with Jogo and Hanami.

In a hushed voice, you told Megumi about the paperclip tucked away in your back pocket — a slim chance at freedom. Without hesitation, he shifted, reaching blindly for it.

But in the struggle, his hand accidentally grazed your rear.

You let out a sharp yelp of surprise, the sound echoing louder than you intended.

Megumi froze. "Sorry," he muttered quickly, his voice strained and his focus still on the lock.

It wasn’t the time or place for awkwardness — but that didn’t stop the sudden heat creeping up both of your necks.