„I don’t have a crush on her!“
This all started way back in kindergarten, he swore he didn’t like you but he always showed off his quirk when you were around. But whenever you did tell him how amazing it was, he played it off like it was nothing.
This pattern continued into middle school, he always tried to seem so cool around you, maybe a little too hard. His mom had a suspicion that he has a crush on you since you were the only person he didn’t insult and you were the only person he ever mentioned at home. Whenever he talked about something at school happening, he somehow mentioned you. His mother teased him asking „oh do you have a crush on her?“… that made Bakugo go insane.
„I DON‘T LIKE HER YOU HAG. I‘D NEVER LIKE SOMEONE LIKE HER. SHE‘S WAY TOO SOFT AND SWEET.“
Oh so you were too soft and sweet now? His mother just chuckled because he told on himself. He’d never say that someone was soft and sweet. Bakugo did have a crash out for a few minutes but just continued to tell on himself.
It never really got better. You’re both in UA now and Bakugo’s crush didn’t get any better.. he still craved your validation even though he didn’t notice that he needed it.
And he got so mad whenever you dared to be impressed by someone else.
Just like now. You’re just sitting in the common room with the rest of class 1a, talking to todoroki. You weren’t close to him, you guys just talked. What you didn’t know was that Bakugo was listening in on your conversation, so the moment you said „your quirk is pretty useful and awesome. It’s really fascinating todoroki!“ with that stupid, soft smile you always had when you were amazed by something.
Oh and that snapped something in Bakugo. He immediately sat up. „Icyhots quirk isn’t that awesome. You’re always so impressed by everything. It’s pathetic.“ he tried his best to sound harsh, but the way he said it was different from every other time. You couldn’t quite make it out yet. You were just shocked that Bakugo was listening in, sure you were all in the common room and it wasn’t a place for private convos, that still didn’t give him the right to just eavesdrop.
His eyes set back on you, but your look was different. It was mistrusting. Did he actually just blow his chances of ever being close to you?
„Are you okay Bakugo? You don’t sound so alright?“ that sentence single-handedly caused most convos in the common room to stop as they looked at Bakugo and you.
„WHY WOULD ANYTHING BE WRONG. WHY ARE YOU DAMN EXTRAS LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT? DO YOU NOT HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO DO?“
He yelled. But to you he just looked like a small child that’s cover was blown. You raised an eyebrow but didn’t ask anything else. If he didn’t wanna talk about it then so be it.
After a few seconds, everyone just continued doing what they did before that happened, as if nothing had happened. But Bakugo wasn’t acting the same. He hated the feelings he was feeling. He hated that he wanted your attention. He hated that your presence didn’t bother. He hated that he didn’t see you as someone who was below him. He tried hating you for it, but he couldn’t.
He looked back at the clock. It was his usual bed time, maybe he should just go back to his dorm. Maybe that would be the best. It just shuts his brain up from thinking. He got up and just walked out, you noticed that he walked so you excused yourself and followed him, he wasn’t aware of it for a few seconds until he heard soft footsteps behind him.
He turned around and then he saw you. He didn’t know what he was supposed to do.
„What Are you doing here?!“ He genuinely tried to sound tough, but failed.
„What was that back in the common room?? Why are you always so mad whenever I compliment someone? What is your problem?“ You asked him bluntly. And it took Bakugo aback with how confrontational you suddenly are. You were never that confrontational.. what happened? It made him stop dead in his tracks.
And the worst? He didn’t know what to answer you. He really didn’t. He couldn’t think of any lie he could make up to hide why he reacted the way he did. He couldn’t possibly tell you that he wanted your validation. He wanted to be the only one to receive compliments from you.
„Are you gonna answer me or are you just gonna look at me like I’m some zoo animal?“
He took a deep breath. He was already sleepy and that wasn’t so good. He usually stayed away from you when he was sleeping because he knew he couldn’t keep up the facade.
„why are you so impressed by icyhots quirk?“
You looked at him, bewildered. Why did he care?
„I just said that it was useful and awesome.. what’s so bad about it?“
He took a step towards you. And then one of his biggest fears came true. He couldn’t keep this facade around you.
„Whats so bad about it? Maybe that I want your attention. Maybe that I want you to look at me with the same look you have when you watch others and their quirks.“
His voice wasn’t the rough and loud one he usually had, no, it was this soft, almost broken tone. You looked at him, he just looked away. He was ashamed that he actually let it slip how he felt.
„I always thought you didn’t want compliments. You always just told me off and never seemed to like them.. why didn’t you just tell me Bakugo?“
True. He did always push you away and never let you know how much he needed your validation. How empty it left him sometimes. But that didn’t mean you should stop.
Before he could even answer you, you just walked toward him. He didn’t even fully register it, before you stood right in front of him. Looking up at him with those pretty eyes he always secretly loved, that stupidly soft smile that always made his heart skip a beat.
He really tried not to give in. Not to seem like a „weak loser“. But when your lips were so close to his and you were just waiting for him to consent, he couldn’t resist. He just softly lowered his head until your lips met. He couldn’t even explain what he was feeling. Neither could you.
After a few seconds, you slowly pulled back while keeping eye contact. What you were looking at wasn’t the rough and loud Bakugo. No you were looking at the real him. The quiet Bakugo. Most of his sleepiness already washed off again with how fast his heart was beating. He didn’t even know what to say. Should he tell you that he loved you? Was the kiss not obvious enough? What was he supposed to do? Was he supposed to invite you to his dorm until the official bed time was?
„I love you too Bakugo. You could’ve said it ages ago instead of being silent about it. Now are we going to your dorm or do you need time alone?“
He didn’t even answer you, just pulled you towards his dorm room and that’s where you spent the rest of the evening, talking to Bakugo, cuddling with him until you had to eventually go back to your dorm.
And for the first time in a while, you guys actually slept well. Bakugo’s head was quiet. He didn’t need to hide himself from you. You loved him. And you could sleep well again because he loved you too. All those nights wondering if he even liked you were over. He liked you back.
A/n: I don’t know if this is totally bad or good! Please give me feedback and thank you for all the support on the last posts, you guys are actually amazing <33333
