note: im late and for that i apologize, next chapter there are no empty promises. not proofread.
you planned to submit the final piece of your project then head to seros place, this time prepared for two people instead of one, as more likely than not kaminari would be over his house as well.
it was around 8pm the next day when you finally finished. you were glad to be done, but the nerves in your tummy made it hard to celebrate.
"[name], im leaving now! call me if you need anything!" mina shouted already halfway out the door, headed for a party you wanted nothing to do with.
the encounters with bakugo and kirishima were already enough, you need less excitement in your life not more.
you picked up your phone and your bag, glancing in the mirror. god, was this shirt stained? it's not like you were going to the met gala but you at least wanted to be presentable for them.
you weren't as close with the two, sero especially, he wasnt ever mean thats for sure, he saw you cry for fucks sake. just, reserved maybe? closed off in a way you knew came from his personality, not personally.
you ended up changing your entire outfit, bag included. you decided on some shorts and a cropped shirt covered by a clean jacket. you were already running late because your apology was a little more vauge, you wanted to be in and out as quickly as possible.
there was always something about being around the two for so long that turned simple tasks into a wirlwind of things.
your hands shook as you pulled up to their house, you would have parked in their driveway had there been any space but by the looks of it the boys were busy with the 20 other people crowding the place.
bad sign, a party left way to much room for disaster. and that was the last thing you needed today. you didn't plan on staying long but you had a feeling if you turned back now you wouldn't ever come back.
“get yourself together [name]." you spoke aloud, trying to amp yourself up. if you wanted to talk to them, you'd have to find them first. and though every bone in your body was telling you to turn around for the sake of your sanity you began walking towards the entrance leading to the back yard.
In hindsight it was a stupid decision, all you could spot from the farthest corner of the area was even more people either smoking, drinking, making out or violently throwing up on the grass.
before you could retreat, either back to your car or a different area (you hadn't decided yet) an arm slung around you.
“hey sweetcheeks, who do you know here?" you gagged, the guy was obviously a drunk and fucking reeked of it. you immediately pushed him off disgusted. you didn't have time for this, i mean seriously where were the hosts to this party anyway?
"ew, get the fuck off me dirtbag.”
"yeah, get the fuck off her dirtbag, who invited you anyways monoma." a voice reiterated from behind you. you whipped around too see denki kaminari, black and blonde hair slicked back and an appropriate sly expression resting on his face.
you stuttered, your confidence plummeting along with your heart. all of a sudden you weren't so eager to see the man in all his 5'8 smoking glory.
the supposed manoma, or dirtbag you should say, was soon escorted away leaving just you and the blonde to stare at each other in the grass.
"hey pretty, knew you'd be eventually, but jeez what took you so long?"
you hesitated, this wasn't exactly the environment to be chatting so seriously. "can we go up to your room or something? or i guess, sero's room, i uhm have a few things to say to you both."
"things, what kinda things? cause if it's not about you and your undying love for me i’m not sure i wanna hear it babe…”
he was always like this with everyone but with you especially. at one point the attention was nice if only to quell your unrequited feelings for his friend. now it made you squirm under his gaze, heart in irregular palpitations.
nervous to say the least.
he would never know that though, if this was before your little breakdown you would have served him with a clean and amused eyeroll. now you could barely look him in the eyes.
“well uhm..i’m sorry to dissapoint.” this response made the man frown, arms crossed over his chest.
“here how ‘bout we wait in my car, han is out getting more beer.” he didn't wait for a response as he walked back toward the driveway.
he flipped his keys into the air and before you could open it, he was around the corner to let you in, a cheeky smile etched on his face.
the gesture didn't go unnoticed, “o-oh, thank you.” the man only grinned harder before turning towards his side and slotting himself into the driver's seat.
the car smelled mildly of weed and food, which was strangely comforting. If you had to be honest, you missed your friends, even with how awkwardly painful it was to be around them sometimes. you missed the company. and mina was great, she just had a bigger circle than you which more often than not left you alone to your own devices.
this talk you wanted to have was really more for you than them, it was like the final piece too finally getting over it.
and you would do that if sero would just pick a can and meet the two of you here.
“so, how long did you say he would be?”
“oh i actually don't know. could be 5 minutes, could be an hour tops.” this was nothing but the truth from him. he and sero had the exact same tendencies which is why they worked so well together.
If they weren't smoking or kissing each other they were out and about doing god knows what, partying, failing classes, retaking classes. all the kinds of things they could get away with at this age.
right now, denki was just glad he found you before hanta did, he knew about his little crush on you, and while he can't say he didn't understand why, he wanted to know why the brunette was insistent on you so badly.
why you got the emotional affections denki craved and practically had to beg the man for years. from the moment you came into their lives down to the very moment you left, hanta was there to comfort you, as if somehow that would win you over when all you could stare at was bakugos biceps.
denki could recognize that longing look anywhere, it was his favorite expression to wear afterall.
now though, you didn't seem so preoccupied with him, even denki was clueless as to what caused you to turn away from them.
now that you were in the car with him you could see him up close.
“right well…do you think maybe you could call him or something? it’s getting a little late.”
the sun was setting at this point, you were already way past the time you planned to stay though that wasn't exactly your fault.
“you know what, how about we go look for him instead, im sure he cant be too far.”
you checked your phone again. “are you sure that's okay? what about everyone still here…”
the blonde thought for a moment. “your right…just gimmie a sec.” denki the hopped out of the car, rounding the trunk to pull out a comically sized megaphone.
“POLICE YOU FUCKERS, GET THE HELL OUTTA MY HOUSE.” you were surprised at how quickly that got people to move.
he then stepped back in the car, pushing the keys into the ignition and starting up the car.
“woah wait, uhm i drove here you dont have to–”
“no it’s cool, i’ll just take you back here.”
you couldn't get another word out before denki was speeding off and out of the neighborhood.
“right.” you mumbled, but you weren't complaining much. it was nice, the windows rolled down, a beautiful sunset behind you. it really would have made for a peaceful car ride had you not opened your mouth.
“is that a new piercing?” you glanced at his face which had jewelry you remember along with two matching studs in his lips.
the man grinned, “yup, im surprised you noticed. and there's more.”
kaminari lifted his shirt, cruising the wheel with one hand to reveal swirling ink patterns on his abs that curled around to his side.
it suited him, you thought. It was also rather attractive which you would have told him had it been any other timeline.
“wow uhm..they did a great job with it.” your dry response caused another frown on his face, he was clearly fed up with your lack of enthusiasm, which you think prompted the jarring question that came from him next.
“soo, i hear you broke up with your ex?” if you had water to spit out you would've.
“i–my what?” you gawked, eyes bulging out.
kaminari wasn't fazed, as usual the man had surprised you and was either clueless or careless to your reaction.
“a little birdie told me you let go of a bad apple.”
you said nothing. still in shock. “and who was this little birdie exactly..”
“isn't important really, i just wanna know who got you before i did honestly.” he said this while propping his feet up on the dashboard completely unbothered.
“nobody got to me who?–fuck.” bakugo. he haunted you before and haunted you now.
he and kirishima were the only ones you'd spoken to besides mina who knew the truth and you heavily doubted kirishima of all people would go blabbing to anyone about your problems.
and god, why didn't you remember the groupchat! of course as soon as you made it known to them you were kinda okay now the others would know too.
you shouldn't have muted it, now you were scared to look.
kaminari noticing your inner turmoil, tried to mellow your heart. “look, eiji didn't mean any harm when he was asking but i’ll be honest, he was the most worried about you this whole time. i think he just wants to know what…” he looks for a word. “..distanced you for so long.”
the day was just full of surprises, kirishima was the one telling them you had some nasty breakup with a nonexistent ex? god, you felt embarrassed, you’d assumed it was bakugo, again. even in your head you were so obsessed with him and like usual he paid no mind to you.
you really wonder how kirishima did it with him. although it was likely you were the problem not him.
“well, he’s partially right. It was a lot of things honestly. many of which are not his fault, or any of you guys for that matter. i’ll explain if we find sero..when we find sero.”
“sure thing, babe.” was all he said before cranking his music up to a deafening tone.
when you finally made it to the decided location you were surprised to see the awaited sero there. he was still at the liquor shop, and looked to be hassling with shop employees.
“DUDE, you know i fuckin come here all the time really whats the deal now?” sero didn't even turn around as denki snaked hands around him trying to rile him up.
“and denki seriously you had one job. watch the house, my record player is probably in a trash can by now.”
“don't worry they're all gone, or should be..anyway [names] here!” he announced.
“what?” sero turned around practically throwing the man's arm off of him, longlegs striding towards you unreasonably fast. he immediately scooped your face into his palms, inspecting your face as if it would disappear. “no fuckin way…”
“uhm, can yfou wet go of me now..?” you tried to say between squished cheeks.
sero just stared, nose nearly touching yours. “not sure if i want to princess..”
“OHHKAY, let her breath han..” kaminari said, swooping in on your side and yanking you away from him. “[name] here has a lot to say to us so how about we listen carefully in the car hmm?”
he didn't wait for him to follow, beer cans forgotten as he trailed back to the car, this time opening the backdoors and shoving both you and himself into the backseat.
“dude, how do you have my keys?”
“doesn't matter, [name], since were all here now how about you go ahead and tell us what you want to say.”
“well uhm..i really honestly just want to apologize. for ghosting and for avoiding and for not being such a good friend to you guys. thats it, and i hope you’ll accept my apology.”
the car was silent for a moment before the two said. “done and done.” they looked at each other, giggling at first then full on laughing, which was slightly relieving, at least they weren't mad. though you kinda got those vibes from the reactions.
“jeez [name] i thought you were here to tell us you were leaving for Tanzania and wouldn't come back.” sero chuckled, starting the engine again.
“dude you couldn't even point tanzania out on a map.” kaminari bantered, buckling himself into the seat.
you liked this, you missed this. you're glad you got it back. “not before you could kaminari.”
they both stopped, silent. and for a moment you felt self-conscious before they erupted with the brightest sounds you could imagine.
“[name], i think that's the first time I've seen you smile all night.”
you looked a him, wondering where it had all went wrong.
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