xi. preparations

                                    

                                          
I'd been standing at the foot of my closet for about ten minutes now, contemplating what wear tonight. Megumi wasn't much for details. All he said was, cue his stoic voice "wear something nice".
Is there a dress code?
Black tie event?
All white?
I sifted through the rack of clothes. Maybe something a bit subdued. I reached for a simple silk dress. It was a light champagne hue with a V neck. The thin straps sat lightly against my collarbones.
Megumi still hadn't been home since breakfast. I didn't bother calling for him, it was probably more peaceful for me to get ready alone. Although, I only had an hour left before Gojo would arrive to pick us up. 
I primped my hair; rolling the curling iron. The last time I'd dressed up like this was for a fancy date with my boyfriend. Now to think, I was getting myself reading to go out with another guy.
I stared, dulled eyed at my reflection in the mirror. 
What are you doing? I thought. How could you even have allowed your life to change like this? You're not even normal anymore...
I turned away, unplugging the curling iron. I had to snap myself out of that rabbit hole of loathing.
My phone rang, it was Megumi. 
"Hey." I said, strapping myself into some heels.
"Are you getting ready?"
"Ah, don't rush me. I'm basically done anyways. Where are you?"
"Walking up your street. If you hear the doorbell ring it's just me, so don't worry."
"Oh... Thanks for letting me know, really." I was genuinely shocked he'd let me know like that. Megumi could be kind when he wanted to. I was waiting for the other shoe to drop though.
"Ya so don't make me wait. I'm calling to tell you its no one dangerous, just me." 
Yup, there it is.
"Well now that I know it's you I should make you wait." I teased.
"Y/n-."
"Gotta go, the straightener's hot!" 
"Hey-."
The doorbell rang. 
Should I make him wait? I thought sarcastically. I crept down the stairs in my heals, lightly gripping the railing. 
I graced the kitchen and opened the door. Megumi was standing with his hands in his pockets as he looked at me and paused. He was dressed in a crisp black suit which matched his hair. 
I guess he knew how to clean himself up pretty well...
"Oh.." He said, his eyes widened.
"Are you gonna come in?" I laughed. 


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