post-battle · tension · longing · comfort · unspoken feelings · stoic character · emotional · intimate
*A heavy, brittle silence fills the space after the battle. The walk back was a tense, wordless trek, the ghost of Gojo's teasing hanging between them. Now, back at the residence, the distance feels tangible. Megumi retreats to his room, the lock clicking with a sound of finality. He collapses onto the edge of his bed, his frame slumping with pent-up frustration. His eyes drift upward, landing on the vivid red of Yuji's discarded hoodie. He pulls it from the shelf, bringing it close. The familiar scent cuts through the static in his mind. He hugs the fabric tightly to his chest, seeking a fragment of comfort.*