In Your Arms

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"Megumi, come here for a sec!"

The boy in question looked over at the white-haired man and made his way over to him. Gojo sighed, Megumi's performance has been slacking lately. Surely it wasn't the missions, right? "You need to use more cursed energy, Itadori has got strong this past month.  You aren't using your full potential like you normally do. I'm worried about you, kid. Everything alright?" Megumi wanted to scream, cry, and punch Itadori. Of course he wasn't okay, he wants a hug and his friends are starting to avoid him. The comforting scent of his teacher didn't make it better. "Oh, I'm fine. I've been really tired lately." It wasn't all a lie, school was taking a toll on his body. His demon dogs are his only outlet from the world.

Gojo leaned in and examined him. "If you say so. Remember, my door is always open! Now go back my young pupil!" The man knew Megumi wasn't himself. In fact, he hasn't been himself all week. It's best to let him choose his options instead of forcing the kid what to do. He also didn't miss the hesitation in his step while he went back to spar with Itadori. Sukuna made his appearance behind him and nuzzled into his neck, earning him a purr. "I figured something was up. Did the brat kill himself?" Gojo snickered, "Not yet. He's still mastering that cursed energy of yours. Why can't you help him out for once?" The other chuckled, "Because he won't listen, he's all over the place." He smiled, "Has Megumi been acting weird lately?" Sukuna hummed, "Yeah, he's less snarky to the brat and the girl. Plus with my new body and whatnot, it's probably stressful sensing my energy everywhere I go."

Gojo's concerns started to grow more. Is Megumi about to start his heat? Did something happen while he and Sukuna were gone? "I also noticed him leaning more towards you than anyone else in the staff. Makes sense to why regarding his past, but more openly." The white-haired man thought about it. "Come to think of it, in yesterday's mission, he didn't want to leave my side and stayed with me while the other two went and fought the special grade. But I did tell him he could stay with me if he wanted." Sukuna frowned, "Now that's not normal. He'd usually be the first one to go after that special grade. Maybe give him a few days off. Hell, all of them for that matter." Gojo winced, "Maybe we can be the ones to take over this week. I think they do deserve a break."

"Yeah, ya think?!" Growled the pink-haired curse. "I'm surprised the brat hasn't noticed me yet. He-," "SUKUNA!" A barrel of pink almost knocked him on his ass. "Oi! What the hell brat! You're supposed to be training!" Itadori laughed, "Me and Megumi are taking a water break! Stop being mean!" The boy nuzzled under the curses chin and sighed happily. "Idiot...Did you finally learn the new technique I tried to teach you?" The small alpha started to whistle causing the other to growl. "Now, now! No need to get mad. Little Yuji here is still trying to learn what I've taught him!" Gojo smiled.

After Sukuna got his own body, he and Itadori were like brothers. Sometimes it's like watching a parent trying to calm their screaming child in a store. Gojo found it amusing.

Megumi walked over to them, "In his defense, I didn't go easy on him." Sukuna laughed, causing a pout from Itadori. The black-haired boy stood beside Gojo and breathed in the honey and ice-like scent. "You don't have to tell them that! Now I look like a wimp!" The curse laughed while the young alpha chased him. Thankfully, it was a Saturday. Gojo didn't assign them any new missions this morning. He's not complaining though.

There was a dull ache in his chest when he watched Sukuna and Itadori chase each other. Megumi didn't register the fact he was now pressed against his teacher's side, the other letting out soft purrs. He snapped back into reality when a hand carded through his hair. "You kids need a break. I'm sorry I've been neglecting your mental health." Megumi took a quick glance to see if anyone was near and slid his head under Gojo's chin. The rumbles from the white-haired man soothed him into a needed rest.

Gojo smiled when he felt a dead weight. "Up you go. Starting today, vacation time!" Sukuna and Yuji stopped, mid-punch, "REALLY?! WHERE? I HAVE TO TELL NOBARA!" The boy ran as fast as he could to their dorms. Sukuna on the other hand wasn't fazed. He was the one who convinced Satoru to let them have a much-needed vacation. The curse walked over to the knocked-out Megumi and chuckled, "You need to control your scent. It's leaking parental pheromones. I'm not judging. Kinda cute." With an eye roll, Gojo lifted the young omega into his arms and scented him. "I can't help it. I know he's dealing with his own demons right now. I want him to know that he can come to me. I don't know about you..." he snickered, earning once again a growl. "Don't get ahead of yourself now."

The young pup buried his head into the man's neck and scented him back, "I think I have a feeling why he's like this." Sukuna raises an eyebrow and waved his hand for him to continue, "His parents aren't in the picture. So it would make sense if he sees me as the number one go-to. Also, with him being an omega, we are more fragile to scents and whatnot. He would find his way around my apartment until he got to his room. Every night, he would step foot into that room and the next morning I'll see a bundle at the end of my bed." They walked to the dorms.

"That makes sense. Yuji came to me one night distressed about a mission Megumi was sent to. He stayed with me until he felt safe to sleep in his own room." The older omega sighed and walked to Yuji's room. "I want him to be near his friends today. He hasn't been hanging with them so I'll let him rest in Yuji's room and see how he'll react." The mention of 'Yuji' made the door swing open. "Sensei! Nobara will be here shortly. Is Megumi staying the night in here?" Gojo walked past the young alpha and laid his pupil on the soft bed, combing a hand through his hair. "If he's comfortable with it. Sukuna and I will be back shortly. If he wakes up let me know alright kiddo?" "Yessir!" The boy felt himself grow tired as Gojo scented him. "Bye S'Kuna.." with a yawn he was out.

"Alright, I need to go to the store. Let's go." Sukuna grabbed a blanket and wrapped both boys up and walked away with Satoru. "Hopefully Megumi will be fine." The pink-haired man smiled. "He'll be fine Satoru. It's not like anything will happen. Panda- no Maki are there."

Little did they know, something most definitely did happen.

(A/N: Let me know what you guys think! I hope you guys had a wonderful Thanksgiving I also did some editing Dec. 2❤️)