A/N; Yay, So, My friend and I actually had a MeiCho RP going on, and her Cho confession was so spot on that I asked her if I could use it. ILOVEYOULEMON!
Mei turned, glancing towards Chojuro with a smile. "Hm? Are you nervous?" She took a few steps towards him, leaning over to catch his gaze. "You should be... You are an attractive young man.." She straightened up, chuckling as Chojuro seemed to tense up. He was uncomfortable being alone with Mei, but he didn't say anything. After several minutes, she set the pot on a tray along with two cups, moving to one of the doors. She pushed it open, revealing a small room with a full-sized mattress, a dresser, a door leading to a closet, and a few minor things. She moves to sit up on the bed, leaning against the headboard as she poured a glass of tea for herself and Chojuro.
"...M-Mizukage-Sama?" He managed to pull himself to his feet, starting after her slowly, almost afraid of where he was going. When he realized she was in her room, he froze. The tension was rising, his eyes looking around quickly. Taking in a sharp breath, he shuffled over to the bed, crawling up beside Mei and sitting, staying at the tray. Mei knew there was tension, as it was always there between them. "U-Uhm..." His cheeks tinted lightly, his gaze staring down.
"Cho, we need to talk about this now, before it becomes uncomfortable..." She turned her head, glancing at him. "My feelings are, and always will be, detached. Even if something lingers, as Mizukage, I can't let them get in the way... Whether you are scared or not, you'll have to understand that the reason I am so kind to you is not just because I have feelings...You deserve the affection given to you..." She moved a hand to his cheek, flashing a small smile. "I have chosen Mizukage over love, and I must suffer the consequences alone...Soon, I will have to let you go..So you can live your life...I want you to have the same choice as I did, but I don't want you to regret it because you stayed by my side..."
Chojuro was taken aback. He shifted uncomfortably, his eyes glancing to a window, unable to look her way. "I-I knew these things already, Mizukage-sama...there's no need for you to tell me... Th-that is why I respect you, y-you've taken on your shoulders a burden that not is made for everyone, a burden that only a very few can bear." He took in another sharp breath, leaning back against the headboard. "As long as I can wield my sword, I-I want to stay by the Mizukage's.."
"..." Mei felt her heart sink the more he spoke. He continued on, despite the lack of a smile that was usually there. "I understand...I do, Cho...I know you want to be at my side now. Your feelings will change soon, and you'll find someone you love..You'll want to be at their side forever, Cho...Please do not speak so rashly...Because when that day comes, it will be hard enough as it is...It will be far worse, knowing that you told me you wanted to stay..." She paused, closing her eyes. "...Perhaps you have not felt love yet..You will understand when it comes, though... You will want to stay with her forever, Cho, even if it means leaving me...That is why...I will disregard your statement.. I want you to find love and live...I never had that chance..I want you to be happy."
"What k-kind of tea is this..?" Chojuro grabbed for one of the cups, guzzling it down. The worm liquid stung his throat for a moment, but it was worth the subject change. "Jasmine..?"
"...Cho, I want to know your feelings...I know you have no self confidence, but have some for your mizukage, please. At least let me know that I am not the only one with these feelings, unless I am.." Her hand reached for his. He didn't move it back, but didn't encourage her actions either. "Please..."
"Y-You want to know how I feel, Mizukage-sama? I think you have the most beautiful smile in the world... I-I know you have the most beautiful smile in the world. I know you are strong, ph-physically and mentally. You don't have one, but two kekkei genkais, both you've mastered and used to protect the people of Kirigakure wh-when no one else could. I-I know I look to you as someone I could maybe draw strength from, someone I can proudly run into battle for a-and even though I'm not the most confident person in the world, I-I will never hesitate in protecting your smile. I-I don't want you to let me go, I don't want you to tell me that I need to move on or...whatever that means because I made my choice already." He clenched his teeth for a moment, breathing in through his nose to calm himself. "My feelings, they will not change. Y-you think they will but they won't. I told you I wanted to stay by the Mizukage's side b-but that only means I want to stay by Mei-sama's side. I have felt love, I-I understand what it is. E-everytime I see your smile, that is love. E-everytime I lift my Hiramekarei, that is love. I'm happy with Mei-sama, even when she tells me to stay put and does things for herself o-or she makes selfish decisions because I believe in her a-and all the good things she's going to do for everyone." He moved to the edge of the bed, turning from Mei.
She listened to him, almost frozen. She took in every word he said, and kept her head staring down, unable to look to him. She hadn't expected any of that from him. She remained calm, though, and slowly reached for him. She wiped the tears that threatened to roll down her cheeks and moved a hand to his cheek, smiling sincerely as he turned his head hesitantly. "Cho..You really know how to make me smile...You always have...I have never heard you more confident about anything... I will not push you away, Cho. I see you've made your decision, and... I promise you will not regret such a thing..I will let you protect me with no argument."
Chojuro let out a breath, hoping that he could leave. This was all too much for him to deal with so soon. He preferred to stay by her side without sharing their emotions. He awkwardly moved to stand, walking out of the room. "I-I should be leaving."
Mei didn't like this decision of his. She got up, setting the tray on her dresser as she rushed towards him, grabbing his wrist lightly and turning him around. She leaned down, pressing her lips to his forehead. After a moment, her arms moved around him cautiously. "Don't leave me.."
"...M-Mizukage-Sama.." He couldn't manage anything else, his cheeks warming at her kiss. He remained still, stuck in another situation. Not only was he alone with Mei in her home, but he had just confessed his feelings to her.
So, Let me know what you think. I will work on the next chapter soooon! ^_^