Megumin x Male Reader

Chapter 24: A Confession

(Hey, author here. This chapter is way shorter than most, rounded down to 5k, since I decided to dedicate the whole chapter around wholesome stuff. Starting next chapter, the chapters will most likely be much longer. Anyway, hope you enjoy.)

Y/N's POV

Megumin: "I said I like you, Y/N."

Y/N: "... Huh?"

When I heard her say that, my heart stopped beating for a good second. After the second, it started beating even faster than when I was facing Beldia.

...She- She likes me. Sh-Sh-She just said she likes me. Waitwaitwait, seriously? Am I actually likeable? Aren't I full of flaws? Isn't it already a miracle that I'm friends with a girl? It is, so a girl liking me should be utterly impossible.

I might be in denial.

Nevertheless, I decided to ask...

Y/N: "... Y-You like me?"

Megumin: "... I really like you."

Y/N: "That's- Um... Wow. Uhh..."

My mind is completely blank at the moment. I know for sure that I like her back, but it's insanely hard to answer her right now. Honestly, though, I'm impressed she can say it so easily.

Y/N: "... How can you say that so easily?"

Megumin: "Hmm... Y'know, I've wanted to tell you that for so long, and I guess I just had to say it. So I decided to do just that. And now that I have, I feel like I can say anything. I even feel like all my worries are gone now. So..."

Y/N: "Hmm?"

At first I thought she wanted me to confess, but when she let go of my hand, kneeled on both knees, and looked straight into my eyes, I realized she wanted to say more. So, I stayed quiet, but nervous.

Megumin: "... Y/N. I like you. You can be annoying, a jerk, perverted, stubborn, and most of all crazy. But at the same time you're kind, reliable, funny, considerate, and just so cool. You aren't the type to act though or different, yet you go along with the flow. You act without thinking, but most of the time it seems like you don't need to think at all. You just know what to do, even though it's almost always completely stupid."

Wait, is she insulting or complimenting me? I guess she means well, though.

While I was confused by her compliments and insults, which felt oddly loving, Megumin held her hand to her chest. The other rested on Megumin's thigh, and the wind blew her hair out of her glowing crimson eyes.

Megumin: "This is the first time I've ever felt this way about anyone... It's so confusing that I'm not even sure if this feeling is merely infatuation or real love. So, for now, I like you, Y/N. Very much."

So she's unsure if what she's feeling is love...? Well, I can understand that. I mean, I think love is too strong a word to use yet, too. Or is it? I could definitely use it, but...

Megumin: "Now, I have a lot of other things I'd like to say, but first... D-Do you like me back?"

There was a very small hint of uncertainty in Megumin's voice as she stuttered. Maybe even she was insecure, like me. But anyway.

Right. Of course. Gotta tell her I like her back. Maybe seal the deal with a little kiss...

While Megumin kept her hand in a fist in front of her chest, her eyes glowing, her lips slightly parted, and the gentle breeze blowing her hair, I froze.