A/N: There are no warnings for this chapter, but I think you guys are going to LOVE the way it ends! ;D Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Megamind.


Just Another School Year

Chapter 9


It had been a ride like no other Roxanne had ever experienced before in her life. Megamind's jet-bike purred like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, but soared like a jet. He could even make the thing hover in the air — something that, as far as she knew, only helicopters were supposed to be able to do. She had held onto him tightly the entire way, a necessary safety precaution since the bike had no seatbelts whatsoever, but an action that also granted her the added bonus of being able to feel his body through his form-fitting spandex suit. She could feel every breath he took, every squeeze of his stomach muscles as he shouted to her occasionally over the roar of the wind and the motor. He had certainly managed to impress her — and that was a difficult task for any man to do. Megamind seemed to somehow know instinctively just how to do it.

When they finally neared the high school, Megamind flew the jet-bike around the large brick building in a wide circle, allowing the sound of the motor to draw the attention of the shocked students below. As many even came back outside to stare up at the strange flying machine now circling them overhead, a delighted grin on Megamind's lips, Roxanne realized with a pang of sudden anxiety that he had no intentions of slipping into the event quietly… Megamind intended to draw as much attention to his arrival — and hers — as possible, showing off his technical prowess to the shocked human students that had been abusing him below. Only when he was satisfied that the crowd had grown large enough did he cast an eager grin Roxanne's way, asking excitedly, "You ready to make some waves, Miss Ritchi? I think our audience is ready to greet us!" And without waiting for a reply, he brought the jet-bike in for a landing.

Metro Dude pushed his way through the crowd outside in confusion. He'd been in the bathroom when the commotion had begun, and he'd managed to miss most of it. Now, curious to see what had drawn such a large crowd, he made his way through the staring, shocked crowd of people to the front to see what it had been… And was shocked to come face to face with a wickedly grinning and very terrifyingly dressed Megamind, Roxanne Ritchi hanging from his arm in what was obviously her very best dress. "Oh, there you are, Metro Man!" the blue alien smirked at him, watching his reactions closely. "You missed my grand arrival! But no matter… You're here now! I'm sure you know my date for the evening, Miss Roxanne Ritchi? I've heard you two are…" He chuckled evilly. "Somewhat… close?"

Metro Dude frowned at him, still looking between Megamind and Roxanne in absolute shock. He simply couldn't fathom the idea of Roxanne actually caring for this villain… "What have you done to Roxy?" he growled at him coldly. "If you've harmed a hair on her head…"

Megamind broke out laughing, a deliciously evil cackle, and Roxanne could see a scheming glint appear in his eyes for a moment as he thoroughly enjoyed the super-powered alien's reaction to his close proximity to his rumored girlfriend. "I haven't done a thing to her," he swore, leaving Roxanne's side as he and Metro Dude began to circle each other as if sizing one another up. "Merely brought her to a dance… It is my right, is it not? I attend this shool, same as you. Miss Ritchi simply picked me over you!"

"I don't believe you," Metro Dude refused, his eyes watching Megamind's closely as the blue teenager began to laugh. "You've brainwashed her somehow… Used your evil tricks to manipulate her!"

Megamind didn't even bother to respond to the accusation, merely pausing expectantly to let Roxanne return to his side. Looping her arm through his, the future reporter assured Metro Dude, "He hasn't used any tricks on me, Metro Dude. I wanted to come with him."

As Metro Dude simply stared at Roxanne with his jaw hanging open in shocked disbelief, Megamind laughed and turned to walk inside with his date. "You see? She chose me," he taunted over his shoulder, then disappeared inside with Roxanne holding tightly onto his arm.


The school gymnasium was decorated specifically for the occasion, streamers and balloons hung everywhere in festive arrangements as a DJ played music on a stage set to one side of the room. The lights were dim, tables spread out across the sides of the room providing refreshments to the dancing teenagers enjoying the night. An unlucky few who hadn't found dates waited against the walls in the hopes of being asked to dance, but most of the attending students were to be found on the dance floor, dancing with their partners to the music filling the air. Megamind and Roxanne were among them.

The two were given a rather wide ring of space in which to dance, the blue alien's new look effectively intimidating even the toughest of the bullies that usually picked on him. Free to dance however they liked, Roxanne couldn't help but smile as she danced with the energetic blue alien, his moves sweeping her off her feet as effectively as his technological prowess had done. He was an incredible dancer, and his stamina was more than she could take. She tired out long before he did… "Oh, I'm sorry! I need to breathe!" Roxanne finally gasped after they'd been dancing for a while, slipping off the dance floor as Megamind followed her.

"All right. You rest here, and I'll go get us some drinks," Megamind smiled at her, then hurried off to get some punch.

Megamind returned a few minutes later with two full cups of sparkling fruit punch, and handing one to her, they both sipped happily from their cups, their eyes on each other. Roxanne's heart was racing in her chest as she gazed deep into his emerald green eyes. He danced like a dream, his body moving with hers with a fluid grace that almost made her swoon. And when he danced to the faster beats, his cape swaying around his spindly body with an elegance that stole her breath away, he moved with a sense of style unparalleled by anyone she'd ever seen before… This was a man who truly knew how to dance, and his moves dwarfed everyone else on the dance floor. More than once she'd caught the eyes of other women straying curiously towards her dangerously handsome blue date, and she'd smirked at them every time. There was no doubt about it. She had definitely fallen for the supposed "villain." She wondered if he felt the same way about her…

"Miss Ritchi…" Megamind began after a moment had passed, but was interrupted when an announcement suddenly sounded over the dancing crowd, the music dying. "May I have your attention please! We are about to announce the Homecoming king and queen!"

Every eye in the place turned towards the stage, though Megamind rolled his and crossed his arms over his chest. The announcer pulled out a fancy white envelope and said, "And our Homecoming king is…" A drum roll sounded as he tore open the envelope. "Our very own Metro Dude!"

Megamind rolled his eyes and shook his head as Metro Dude floated effortlessly up onto the stage, the crown placed on his smiling head as he waved and winked at the cheering crowd in a way that was making them cheer even louder. Many of the women swooned as he looked in their direction.

"And our Homecoming queen is…" the announcer continued, pulling out a second envelope and opening it as the drum roll sounded once more. "Miss Roxanne Ritchi!"

Roxanne blinked in surprise as she heard her name called, but Megamind looked downright betrayed as the crowd began to tug and yank her away from him, pushing her towards the stage. Sighing, she cast Megamind a reassuring glance as she saw the hurt in his eyes, and reluctantly moved towards the stage. Ascending the stairs, the announcer smiled as they moved to place the tiara upon her head, but she shocked them when she raised her hand in a firm gesture of refusal. Shaking her head, Roxanne insisted, "I appreciate the gesture, but I'm afraid I must refuse." Her eyes moved to look out over the crowd until they met Megamind's, and she smiled softly as she saw the relief dawning in his. "I will dance with only one man tonight, Megamind." She turned back to look the stunned announcer in his eye as she instructed him, "Please give my crown to the runner-up. I will not be the Homecoming queen tonight."

Stunned, the announcer didn't respond immediately as Metro Dude stepped forward, reaching towards Roxanne in a plaintive gesture as he protested softly, "Roxy… You can't abdicate! This is Homecoming! You should be queen. You've earned it… Don't throw that away for him…"

"I believe Miss Ritchi has made her choice, Metro Man," Megamind's voice rang out loud and clear over the crowd as he made his way towards the stage, a cocky smirk on his lips as he looked the resident hero directly in the eye. Ascending the stairs to stand beside Roxanne, he offered her his hand and tried not to blush when she smiled at him and accepted it with her own. Staring Metro Dude confidently in the eye, he reminded him sternly, "She chose me."

Metro Dude frowned coldly at the shorter blue alien, then turned a concerned eye once more to Roxanne as he pleaded again, "Roxy, don't do this! You'll regret it!"

"I've made my choice, Metro Dude," Roxanne insisted firmly, refusing to back down from her decision. Turning back to the announcer, she repeated her instructions. "Give the crown to the runner-up, please. She will have more use for it than I do." Then, turning to smile softly at her obviously relieved and overjoyed blue date, she moved to lead him back off the stage. "Come on, Megamind. You owe me a dance now."

Megamind chuckled, his cheeks a deep violet, then purred softly, "Anything you say, Miss Ritchi." He was smiling warmly as Roxanne maneuvered him through the crowd to a spot where she wished to dance to wait for the music to start up again. "Anything you say." She couldn't help but smile right back at him.


Now that she had officially announced her intention to dance only with Megamind and not even once with Metro Dude in front of the entire school, Roxanne noticed the dashing blue alien seemed far more relaxed than he had been before, almost as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. She wondered if behind the confident smirk he kept casting to Metro Dude as the soon-to-be hero danced with his own date that night he was actually afraid she would abandon him to run to his burly arms instead… Considering he still seemed convinced she was dating the super-powered teenager, she wouldn't doubt it for a second. "Miss Ritchi…" Megamind spoke up softly as they danced together, interrupting her thoughts as their bodies swayed slowly to the music.

"Roxanne," Roxanne corrected him with a soft giggle.

Megamind grinned at her sheepishly, but ignored the correction, asking softly, "Why did you give up your crown? I mean, really? Did you and Metro Man have a fight? Is that why you're here with me instead of him?"

Roxanne sighed softly and shook her head at him before looking him straight in the eye. "You know, Megamind, for a man gifted with a truly remarkable intellect, you can be awfully dense at times." He blinked and frowned, and she smirked at him, reminding him pointedly, "I already told you, Metro Dude is not my type, and we're not together. I'm here with you because I want to be. I didn't come with you to get back at him, or because someone made me, or even because it was the only way I could avoid coming with him… I came with you because I wanted to come with you." His eyes widened breathlessly as he was struck speechless, and taking advantage of his momentary stupor, she brought a hand up to his cheek, smiling as the action caused his entire face to flush. "Don't worry, Megamind… I am your queen tonight. That is why I gave up my crown, and it is a decision I don't regret making."

Megamind melted visibly, his smile warming noticeably, and despite the fact he was now blushing so hard even his ears had turned purple, he practically whispered, "Then I am the luckiest man here, even if I don't deserve to be… My queen… Hmmm. I like the sound of that."

Roxanne giggled softly as he chuckled mischievously, resisting the urge to wrap her arms completely around him to embrace him instead. Allowing her hand to drop from his face back to his shoulder, she sighed softly as she shifted her body to move in just a little closer to his, delighting in the feel of his hips swaying so close to hers. She was grateful for the slow song playing in the background, the mood perfect for the slow dance they were sharing and the tender moment she knew even he could feel between them. Slowly, unable to resist the urge any longer, she leaned in and rested her head against his shoulder. He stiffened suddenly at the action, completely unaccustomed to any form of affection, then sighed softly as he relaxed against her, his grip on her waist tightening slightly as he slowly moved to rest his cheek against her hair. "Megamind…" Roxanne whispered softly, her heart warming against him.

"Hmmm?" was Megamind's only response, obviously lost in the scent of her hair as she felt more than heard him draw in a deep, appreciative sniff.

Roxanne's smile warmed even more before she finally responded, "You're not the only lucky one. I'm proud to have you for my king tonight." Megamind didn't respond with words, but the soft squeeze of his hands on her waist and the sigh of his breath into her hair said more than words ever could. She could hear his heart thundering in his chest, and she pressed against him gently. It was all she could do to keep herself from throwing her arms around him and stealing from his soft blue lips the kiss she wanted so badly…


The rest of the night passed uneventfully, Megamind and Roxanne dancing together without a care in the world for what anyone else thought of them. Megamind grinned at Metro Dude every time they danced past him, reveling in the fact he'd successfully stolen the Homecoming king's queen away from him. He and Roxanne had had their pictures taken by the official photographer for the dance, and had spent the night hand in hand, almost inseparable. Roxanne couldn't help but feel the night couldn't have gone any better.

When it was over, Megamind led Roxanne back out to his jet-bike, though he seemed hesitant to get on it. "I suppose… I should take you home now, huh?" he realized softly, though it was obvious he didn't really want the night to end.

Roxanne sighed softly, reluctant to have it end herself. Despite his attempts to appear villainous and terrifying, she couldn't help but enjoy his company, and this had been by far the best date she'd been on in a very long time. Even so, she knew it had to end sometime… "Yeah, I guess so," she finally admitted, her disappointment evident in her tone.

Megamind climbed onto his jet-bike and started the engine, holding his hand out to her to help her up to sit behind him. "All right, Roxanne. I'll take you home."

Roxanne smiled warmly at him as she wrapped her arms around his waist, preparing to hold on for the flight home. "Hey, you called me Roxanne," she pointed out teasingly.

He chuckled softly, his cheeks coloring slightly, but casting her a warm glance over his shoulder, he admitted, "Yes… Yes, I guess I did." Roxanne's smile brightened as she realized what that meant, and she nuzzled her cheek against his shoulder as he shifted the jet-bike into gear and took off. He was finally ready to believe she didn't belong to Metro Dude, and maybe — just maybe — she could even be his. She intended to prove him right.


Parking the jet-bike in the driveway, Megamind helped Roxanne off it and walked her to her door. "Thank you, Megamind," Roxanne smiled at him as she watched his eyes grow nervous. "I had a great time…"

She didn't even get to finish her sentence before the front door opened and they were interrupted, Mrs. Ritchi hurrying to greet them with an excited smile on her lips. "Oh, you're back! I heard that bike… thing… and knew it was you!" She glanced at Megamind for a moment, then held the door open, gesturing for him to come inside. "Come in! Come in! I have the photo I promised you, Megamind. Oh, and my husband is home now and eager to meet you."

Megamind stopped dead in his tracks halfway through the door, swallowing hard. Casting a quick sideways glance towards Roxanne that was clearly asking if he should run, the future reporter giggled and taking his arm in hers to usher him through the door, she assured him, "Don't worry, Megamind. He's a good man." As her mother smiled at them and disappeared into the living room to prepare her husband to meet their daughter's unusual new boyfriend, she added in a tone only he could hear, "Just downplay the whole 'bad boy' thing and you'll be fine." Megamind swallowed hard and braced himself. The mother had been easy to win over. It was the father he dreaded…

Passing through an archway that separated the living room from the rest of the house, Megamind's eyes immediately spotted Roxanne's father at the other end of the room. Taller than he was by at least half a foot, the man was slightly more tanned than his daughter, with dark brown hair and deep blue eyes that were watching his every move carefully. The man was hardly a body-builder, but was well-toned, with muscles like tightened cords straining beneath his skin, the casual T-shirt he was wearing doing little to hide the biceps peeking out from beneath it like warning flags to any who would dare mess with him or his daughter. Megamind swallowed hard and straightened himself as best he could beside Roxanne as her father began to move towards him, every step slow and precise, his eyes scanning over his unique attire in an appraising manner. "Megamind, I'd like you to meet my father, Richard," Roxanne introduced him politely. "Dad, this is Megamind."

Swallowing his nerves and mustering his courage, Megamind stepped forward and offered his gloved hand to the man that now seemed to be almost towering above him. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ritchi," he greeted him as calmly as he could, trying not to appear too intimidated despite the anxiety plaguing his trembling nerves. Metro Dude was tough, but this man was frightening

Mr. Ritchi's eyes slipped up and down Megamind's thin frame once before he responded, his voice cool and measured. "That's quite an outfit you've got on there… Would you mind explaining it to me? Why wear that on a date with my daughter, and to the Homecoming dance of all things?"

Megamind blinked as Roxanne watched to see how he would handle the question. Her father was certainly direct, and got straight to the point. It was the way he handled stressful situations, and he'd approached every boyfriend she'd ever had the same way. Clearing his throat as he composed himself, Megamind spread his hands in a gesture indicating his attire, then stated simply in a tone of voice daring the man to challenge his choices, "You ask why, and I ask, why not? Are we all to be molded into clones of one another then, our identities stripped away as we are forced to conform to one person's ideal of the definition of 'normal?' Must we all march to the same beat and follow the same drummer? If one person chooses to wear white, does that mean I cannot wear black? Or blue? If popular opinion pushes the idea that men are superior to women, does that make it so?" Mr. Ritchi blinked as he shook his enormous head, then grinning confidently, drove his point home. "No, Mr. Ritchi. It does not. Not everyone has to follow the same path, and not everyone should. Let the others act and dress as they will and follow their own models of conformity, but I will follow my own path and dress as I see fit in a style of my own choosing. I like this suit. It suits me. So you ask me, Mr. Ritchi, why I wear it… And I will ask you again, why not?"

Mr. Ritchi studied Megamind hard for a moment as Roxanne watched the two stare each other down anxiously from her position nearby, then as a welcoming smile suddenly split his face, he remarked in a tone full of mirth, "Well, you've certainly got spunk, I'll give you that! You're not afraid to speak your mind, even to the father of your girlfriend… Bold. I like a man with guts." Megamind blinked, surprised at his reaction, but the taller man ignored his anxiety as he circled around him to get a better look at his costume. Reaching out to take a fold of the cape in his hand, he admired it appreciatively, "The quality of this thing is just fantastic! You had this specially tailored for you, didn't you?"

"Y-Yes, I did…" Megamind stammered uncomfortably. He obviously didn't know whether to trust Roxanne's father just yet, and the young future reporter tried not to laugh at the anxiety in his eyes as her father scrutinized him from every angle. "Minion made it for me…"

"Minion made that?" Roxanne gasped in shock. "Your fish? Are you serious?"

Megamind nodded, his eyes moving to meet the young woman's as he confirmed, "Of course… Minion is really quite a fantastic fish. You'd be shocked at the things he can do."

"Minion is a fish?" Mr. Ritchi looked stunned as he exchanged glances with his wife, both of them suddenly looking intensely curious.

"Yes, Minion is a fish," Megamind repeated, trying his best not to sound bored with this line of questioning. "He's incredibly intelligent, sentient, and my best friend. And he's an excellent tailor and cook, among other things."

"But, how can a fish…?" Mrs. Ritchi began to ask, her voice trailing off as her eyes asked the question for her.

Roxanne decided to field the question for Megamind as she noticed he seemed to be getting frustrated with questions she was sure to him seemed almost obvious. "Megamind designed and built a robotic body for Minion to control," she explained, proudly showing off his intellect for him. "Minion controls it with his thoughts! It's really rather incredible."

Both her parents' eyes widened as they fixed on the brilliant blue alien standing before them and suddenly looking awfully smug. "You built a robot that can be controlled by the thoughts of a fish?" Mr. Ritchi gasped in disbelief.

Megamind's grin only widened as he boasted proudly, "Oh, yes, I did! I built his first robotic body when I was only five. It has undergone many upgrades and improvements since then. I am finalizing the ultimate body for him now. I also built that jet-bike parked in your driveway. Never underestimate my amazing intellect, Mr. Ritchi. I can build things you've never even dreamed of…"

There was no mistaking the look of awe that appeared in both of Roxanne's parents' eyes as they stared at the grinning blue alien in silent wonder. They were deeply impressed, and they didn't care if he knew it. "Well, I think it's safe to say that if you can do all that, you've certainly earned the right to dress however you please," Mr. Ritchi finally spoke, crossing his arms over his chest in satisfaction as he and his wife both smiled at the big-headed teenager. "I'm glad I got this chance to meet you, Megamind. I can see why my daughter likes you."

Megamind's eyes instantly widened, his face flushing a deep hue of purple as he glanced anxiously to Roxanne to find her blushing right back at him. The future reporter smiled at him shyly, but she had no intentions of hiding it; in fact, she hoped he'd finally take the hint now that her father had so thoroughly embarrassed her by blurting it out so bluntly. Whatever he read in her eyes must have pleased him as she saw a shy smile appear on his lips before he turned back to face her parents, and feeling her own cheeks growing even hotter, she smiled to herself in the hopes he'd finally accept the fact she cared about him and let himself feel it. Clearing his throat awkwardly, Megamind replied, "Yes, well, the feeling is mutual. I was, uh… Disappointed I didn't get the chance to meet you sooner, Mr. Ritchi, but work must come first. Would you mind if I asked what you do for a living?"

"I'm a neurosurgeon," Mr. Ritchi explained calmly. "A doctor. There was an emergency at the hospital that required my skills, and I had to take the call."

"Ah! So you specialize in the nervous system," Megamind nodded in recognition. "You're a brain doctor then. That's quite a respectable field. I've done extensive research in that area myself. Tell me, Mr. Ritchi, if you could only pick one, which branch of the nervous system would you prefer to focus on?"

Mr. Ritchi thought for a moment, then answered, "I think I'd have to say the spinal column. It's a tricky area on which to operate, but a vital hub from which and through which all nerve impulses must travel for the body to operate properly."

"Good choice," Megamind nodded in approval, then admitted, "Though personally I'd have to say the brain is of more interest to me. For the body to truly operate efficiently, the brain must be working at full capacity, and of course there's a direct correlation to intelligence… I feel the most vital research lies in uncovering and increasing the brain's potential to maximize its output."

"You would feel that way, wouldn't you?" Mr. Ritchi chuckled, eyeing Megamind's oversized cranium.

Megamind merely grinned, pointing dramatically at his own enormous bald head. "It's big for a reason."

Mr. Ritchi laughed, his eyes sparkling. He was thoroughly enjoying this. "All right, well, maybe you have a point, but I still stand by my decision. The spinal column is what fascinates me, but that's why we each have our own areas of expertise. What about you, Megamind? What do you aim to become? Are you looking to become a neurosurgeon?"

Megamind snickered and shook his over-large head. "No. I'm a scientist. I dabble in a little of everything from chemistry to genetics, but I specialize in robotics. The field I go into will involve a lot of robotics…"

"Ah, an inventor then," Mr. Ritchi determined, completely missing the sheepish grin that appeared on Megamind's lips for a moment before he masked it again, but Roxanne had spotted it. She was glad he hadn't yet broken out into an evil laugh; she could tell he wanted to… "Well, I must say I look forward to seeing what contributions you make to the scientific and medical communities."

"Yes… Of course…" Megamind agreed as politely as he could, resisting the urge to snicker at the man. He caught Roxanne staring at him and immediately straightened himself. Glancing at his watch, he cleared his throat then announced, "Oh, I'm sorry… I lost track of the time. I have to get going…"

"Oh! Don't forget your photograph!" Mrs. Ritchi caught him as he turned to leave the room, grabbing the photograph she'd taken of the two of them from a desk nearby and placing it in his hand.

Megamind smiled softly at the photograph, his cheeks coloring softly, then met the woman's eyes with his own. "Thank you, Mrs. Ritchi. I appreciate it."

"It was good to meet you, Megamind," Mr. Ritchi insisted, shaking the blue teenager's gloved hand once more. "Don't be afraid to drop by from time to time. Maybe we could even go over some of the more fascinating aspects of neuroscience together, if you're up for it."

Megamind laughed. "Oh, Mr. Ritchi… You'll learn soon enough never to pit my intellect against yours or anyone else's. You can't win." He grinned confidently as the man began to chuckle, then waved as he left the room, Roxanne beside him. "It was nice to meet you both."

Roxanne couldn't help but note the relieved breath of air Megamind took as soon as they'd stepped outside the house, the front door closed safely behind him. Smiling at him warmly, she reached out and brushed her hand over his shoulder, watching the blood rush to his cheeks again as she assured him, "You can relax now, Megamind. You did fine."

"Oh, I'm glad that's over…" Megamind admitted, running a hand back over his giant, bald head. Roxanne giggled, and he relaxed visibly at the sound, a soft smile appearing on his face. "I had fun tonight, Roxanne… Th-Thank you… for going with me."

"No, thank you for taking me," Roxanne insisted, stepping in a hair closer to him. "I really enjoyed your company."

Megamind's smile warmed as his entire face flushed, and for a few moments he seemed to be struggling with himself over what to say. Roxanne merely waited patiently, letting him take his time, hoping he would do what she wanted him to… But wanting him to do it on his own. Finally, after a moment, he seemed to win his internal battle, and taking a shy step towards her, he asked her gently, "W-Would you… want my company again?"

Roxanne's smile brightened noticeably as her heart warmed. He'd actually done it… He was asking her out again. She felt as though she could pounce on him and smother him with kisses for her answer, but restrained herself and agreed instead, "Yes, Megamind. I would love to have your company again, and not just to pick your brain as we study."

Megamind's eyes lit up, his smile warming as he practically melted before her eyes. "Then… Can I… consider you mine?" he asked anxiously, his vivid green eyes locked shyly on hers.

"Only if I can call you mine," Roxanne replied, reaching out to rest her hands on his shoulders. She could feel her cheeks growing hot under his gaze as she asked, "Deal?"

Megamind chuckled, nodding as he let his hands fall to her waist as they had while they'd been dancing, and agreed softly, "Deal." He hesitated for a moment, then asked softly, "But I have to know… Why me? Why would you want me? You're so beautiful… You could have any man in shool… Why would you pick me?"

Roxanne looked him seriously in the eye as she informed him, "Because of who you are. You are beautiful in your own right, Megamind, both inside and out… And I like what I see in you."

Megamind's eyes strayed from hers, obviously doubting her, and his voice almost cracked as he insisted, "I'm no good for you, Miss Ritchi… I'm afraid I'll break your heart…"

Roxanne knew what he really meant as his eyes shyly met hers again. It wasn't that he was afraid of hurting her; he was afraid of being hurt. Smiling at him with a warmth that seemed to melt right through his villainous exterior, she looked him in his nervous eyes and insisted, "Then that's a chance I'm willing to take." Megamind smiled at her so warmly she could feel her heart melting, and unable to resist the temptation any longer, she brought a hand to his cheek in a gesture of affection that instantly turned him into putty in her hands. His body shifted, his eyes absolutely breathless as she gazed deep into them, and she leaned in a bit closer. His eyes kept darting to her lips then to her eyes and back again, his lips parted slightly in an almost irresistible admission of a desire to kiss her… Though he still restrained himself, as if afraid to make the first move for fear of rejection. She smiled softly as she ran her hand tenderly across his soft, smooth skin, slowly moving it back across his jaw then slowly behind his large head as she inched in just a hair closer, her lips only inches from his. She could feel his desire in the heat of his breath, in the tight grip of his hands on her waist, his eyes betraying him as they slipped longingly to her ruby lips, and she whispered to him gently, "You are worth the risk…" Without another word, she drew him in closer to her as she brought her lips to his…

Megamind practically melted as she kissed him, a soft moan catching in his throat as he kissed her back tenderly, slowly wrapping his arms around her, holding her close. Roxanne couldn't help but sigh in delight against his lips, savoring the contact and the warmth it generated in her body. He tasted divine, his kiss as sweet as honey, and the tender grip of his hands on her back was making her body ache for more. It was everything she had wanted it to be, everything she had hoped for… She almost whimpered when he slowly pulled back from her lips, obviously reluctant to break the contact, and her heart melted as she saw the warm smile on his lips, his eyes glancing anxiously to hers as if to ask if it had been all right. "Perfect…" she breathed in answer to his silent question, her heart swelling as she watched his face turn bright purple as he bit his lower lip to keep his grin from growing so large it swallowed his face.

Megamind sighed in delight, resting his giant forehead affectionately against hers as he reveled in the moment, obviously reluctant to let her go. When he finally spoke, his voice was warm, but filled with regret, "I have to go now… If I delay any longer, I won't have time to change before they come for me and I'll get in trouble… I don't want to lose my privileges… Not now… I… I want to see you again, Roxanne."

Roxanne smiled against him, pulling him into her arms to hold him tight. He sighed audibly as she squeezed him, his chin resting gently over her shoulder as she nuzzled her cheek against his long, elegant neck, and she assured him warmly, "You will, Megamind. I promise. I'll see you in class on Monday, and we'll plan our next date then, all right?"

"Mmmm… I look forward to it…" Megamind practically hummed against her, then reluctantly pulled himself out of her arms. He stood there for a moment, just staring at her, memorizing her every feature, then turned and bolted over to his jet-bike, tearing himself away from her before he could hesitate any longer. Calling to her over the roar of the engine as he started it up, he insisted, "Enjoy your weekend, Roxanne. I will see you on Monday!" Roxanne watched him fly off with a smile on her lips, then turned to head back inside.

He had kissed her! Megamind had kissed her! Roxanne felt as though she were walking on air. Beneath all the "bad boy" bravado, he felt the same way about her! And judging from the eager, almost possessive squeeze of his embrace as their lips had met, he'd fallen for her hard… Maybe even as hard as she now knew she had fallen for him. She couldn't wait to go to school on Monday, couldn't wait to see him again. His kiss had been magical, and she knew in her blood it would not be the last. She looked forward to the next one with eager anticipation…

She went to sleep that night hugging the photograph her mother had taken of the two of them.