Random self-indulgent canon-compliant fic ideas I get as I stare into space Part 2
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"Kacchan, do you trust me?"
All Might, Izuku, and Katsuki decided to go to Gym Gamma after the former number one briefed them of the current situation. Upon hearing the news, Izuku's face became unreadable, and Katsuki can't help but look worryingly at the nerd.
This never happened before.
Katsuki muses to himself as they make their way to the gym.
Back then, Katsuki had always told himself that he will never understand the thought process behind that mass of green curls.
That's the thing, Katsuki did not understand what Izuku was thinking, not what Izuku was feeling.
Izuku always wore his heart on his sleeve. Wide eyes narrow, creased eyebrows, angry. Green irises shining, lips stretched into a toothy smile, happy. So on and so forth.
Katsuki could always decipher Izuku's emotions, but ever since he came back, it's like there's now this wall around him. So thick yet so fragile, and Katsuki wanted nothing more but to break it down, as he himself experienced bottling his own feelings, and it ain't exactly the fucking best feeling in the world.
And now that he had bared his heart and his truth, all he can do is wait for Izuku, just like how the nerd had waited for him for all their lives.
Once arriving at Gym Gamma, Katsuki stopped in his tracks and faced both All Might and the nerd. The latter was now sporting a more Izuku-like expression, one that is full of determination and somehow childish excitement.
Katsuki let his mouth fall inside his winter costume collar. A small smile made its way onto his face because of Izuku getting excited at the prospect of training under his mentor.
Seems the nerd's still a nerd after all.
Removing all traces of affection, Katsuki's face morphed into its famous scowl.
"Oi nerd, your quirks. Start talkin'"
Using that as his cue, Izuku then started to list his quirks, including the old ones.
Katsuki listened attentively, mind doing mental notes with every new technique and strategy.
On the other hand, All Might was silent, eyeless gaze transfixed on Izuku the whole time. Since Katsuki can't see his eyes, he can't decipher the kind of face the former Symbol of Peace is wearing.
Katsuki shrugged it off and returned his focus on Izuku. That's when he realized that the nerd was staring at him.
No, Katsuki counters, he's staring through me.
Through his eyes, through his soul.
Katsuki wasn't able to take a good look back then given his position, but he knows this was it.
Izuku's expression from earlier.
Katsuki can't help but suck in a breath as green vortex stared through fiery crimson ones.
That's right, Izuku's eyes at the moment felt like a vortex, seeing yet unseeing at the same time. It was green, all green, just unending green, and Katsuki can't breathe at how empty and full it felt.
Katsuki suddenly knows everything that Izuku's feeling, everything that Izuku's not feeling. All of it.
Throat drying, Katsuki doesn't know if this is Izuku's way of inviting him inside, or if he's using this as a warning for Katsuki to stay away and not get pulled by gravity, because Katsuki damn well knows that if he lets himself inside Izuku's heart, he fears he won't be able to-- no, he fears he will not dare come out ever again.
Izuku blinked, and as fast as it started, it ended. Katsuki subtly let out a shuddering breath he didn't even know he was holding. At the corner of his eyes, he saw Izuku clench his fists.
Katsuki roamed his eyes around the area as to a way to forget the fuckery that happened, and that's when he realized that All Might was at the corner of the gym, mouth moving and cellphone poised at the shell of his ear.
"Haah!" Katsuki loudly huffed.
Izuku suppressed a yelp, obviously surprised by his action. Katsuki clicked his tongue as bloodshot eyes went back to sharp focus.
They only have one week to prepare and he can't waste their time on staring at shitty beautiful forest eyes or whatever.
"Oi, why didn't you mention the Second's quirk?"
Yes he was listening, fuck you.
Izuku gave him a slightly sheepish smile, "He still haven't told me, Kacchan. It seems that he's not that fond of me ."
"HAH?! Do they even know what kind of situation we're currently in?!" Katsuki can't stop the harsh incredulity in his voice.
"Kacchan! He can hear you!" Izuku panicked, eyes wide and arms flailing.
Katsuki smirked at that.
"Oh yeah? Then you better listen asshole cos I won't be repeating myself. I don't care if you don't like the nerd or your just plain 'stupid. As much as I wanna explode your ghosty ass right now I know you're not dumb, so whatever concerns you and the other ghosts are havin', drop it cos Izuku will be able to handle whatever your shitty quirk might be!"
Katsuki doesn't even know when he had tightly held the other. Izuku on the other hand had his face all red, and if the blond wasn't holding the sides of his shoulders, Katsuki's damn sure Izuku would already have his arms shyly wrapped around his face in that weird habit of his.
Katsuki, as if burned, immediately let go of defined, well-built shoulders. He also felt his face heat up, vibrant pink lightly tinged across his cheeks and ears.
He can't fucking help it okay?! It's the first time he had blatantly complimented the nerd after all.
(If Katsuki's traitorous mind is thinking it's also because he found Izuku adorable, then he. fucking. don't.)
"Midoriya-shounen, Bakugou-shounen, is everything alright?" All Might, (When the fuck did he come back?) was standing between the two of them, eyebrows pinched in a worried line.
That seemed to calm Izuku down. Despite the residual red shades still adorning his freckled cheek, the nerd cheerfully answered.
"Everything's fine, All Might! Don't worry!"
"Is that so?" All Might, seemingly affected by Izuku's blinding smile, grinned in return.
"That's good, that's good."
As much as Katsuki do not wanna ruin their 'fatherly' moment, he knows they really need to get back on topic. He was about to open his mouth and "speak" when Izuku's smile suddenly disappeared, one eyebrow suddenly raising.
Looking confused, Izuku's head marginally tilted sideways and Katsuki's eyes followed how Izuku's green curls bounced with the movement.
Seconds passed, Izuku's confused expression morphed into one of understanding, and daresay excitement.
At once, green found red once more.
Izuku's lips turned upwards into a delightful grin. For some reason, Katsuki feels like its appropriate to reciprocate that smile and so he did.
"Kacchan, I don't really understand why but Second said he's going to tell me his quirk, but in ONE condition," Izuku's smile went impossibly wider, "if you beat me in a fight, that is."
Katsuki can't acontain the thrumming exhilaration he's feeling. Barking out a laugh, he deviously smirked.
"You little shit. You're on!"
———————
Izuku doesn't understand what happened between him and Kacchan over that past few minutes. He knew he must have looked at the blond differently with the way Katsuki acted when he was telling the details about his quirks.
Being reminded of Lady Nagant, the way he was not able to save her despite holding her hand, made him feel like bile was rising at his throat.
All for One's words suddenly resonated within his mind.
Feelings of not being strong enough to save all the people, protect those he cares about, failing to reach Shigaraki Tomura, him being the wrong choice, mistake of a successor, his fears, all of it, and not being able to express it, came crushing in at once.
Then, like fog clearing at a misty morning, Izuku was able to see.
Two balls of blazing crimson reminded him of everything good that has happened to him.
Being able to have a quirk, meet All Might, be a student in his dream school, pursue his dreams, make friends, Kacchan, all of it, flashed like a film.
Moving in a steadfast speed, mute and encompassing all at the same time.
Izuku should have been overwhelmed, but those steady red orbs kept him firm, made him feel safe. Izuku wants to -- no, Izuku needs him to come, but he's afraid that once he do that, he won't be able to let Kacchan go ever again.
———————
"Hmm."
Upon hearing his voice, Yoichi turned his head towards the Second OFA user. The latter has his back on the side of his chair, sharp eyes looking focused, serious, as he watched the fight unravel between Izuku and the "Kacchan" kid.
Izuku had blackwhip out and was trying to catch Katsuki with it, but it seems that the latter has amazing control over his quirk. He was able to escape one of Izuku's advances, albeit rather with difficulty, as he narrowly dodges another tendril to bring the fight into close-range territory.
Yoichi momentarily returned his gaze at Second. He was still as emotionless as ever, face hard and passive. Yoichi can't help but feel hurt for him.
He had known Second for as long as his "ghost" remembers, knows his struggles, his pain, his thinking process.
That's why Yoichi knows why he suggested this fight, why he doesn't yet want to disclose his quirk to Izuku, and why he doesn't seem to like "Kacchan".
Yoichi went back to the fight-- is it still appropriate to call it that? With how synchronized they are in their back and forths, "fight" is starting to sound underwhelming.
A dance, Yoichi hummed in satisfaction, A very harmonious dance, indeed
Yoichi continued to watch the enrapturing "dance". Both are already ragged and panting. Small bruises and cuts decorated both of their faces yet despite it, Izuku and Katsuki were smiling, joyous expression devoid of all the physical pain they sure are feeling.
When he saw Izuku in an advantageous situation, Yoichi realized that the "dance" is rearing its end. Glancing at the older spiked man, Yoichi wondered why Second still haven't made his move.
Izuku was able to get behind Katsuki after using smokescreen as a distraction. Katsuki seemed to have used a new technique because in an instant, the area was cleared of smoke. Even so, that was enough for Izuku to get behind him. Green lightning danced around Izuku's body as 15% OFA power climbed up his raised fist. Katsuki was about to respond with an explosion but stopped when he saw blackwhip manifests itself in Izuku's left hand. Upon realization that Izuku would be using it to confine the blond if he ever tries to retaliate, Katsuki scowled and unwillingly opted for a run instead.
All's well that ends well, that's what Yoichi was thinking. That was until he heard a deep, loud, condescending voice echoing around the otherwise quiet OFA vestige world.
"For a cocky brat, he sure is a coward."
A heartbeat.
The OFA realm roughly shaked and rumbled. Nana and the other vestiges were giving Second a look of confusion, except for Yoichi who had closed his eyes. Three seats after him, he can hear Second's harsh breathing.
"I knew it."
———————
Taking advantage of Izuku's moment of distraction, Katsuki immediately used his explosion to tumble faster out of his way. As if on cue, a loud smash echoed in the whole gym. It was strong enough to let Katsuki off his balance.
Smoke obscured Izuku from outside view, and Katsuki's eyes widened in shock. He was sure it neared 100%. If it hit him, he would've spent the rest of his week in a full on bodycast.
Shit. That was close.
"Bakugou-shounen!"
Katsuki did not waste his time and quickly went to All Might. The older male also looked stunned and sickeningly worried.
"What happened?"
"I don't know okay? We were just fightin' and —"
Katsuki wasn't able to finish his sentence as he caught sight of black wild tendrils shooting out in all directions of the gym. He felt his heartbeat rapidly thrum inside his chest as dread slowly falls in the pit of his stomach.
What the hell?
———————
Erratic movements, overflowing uncontrollable energy, Danger Sense's deafening ringing inside his head, sharp pain enveloping his fist and entire body,
This, Izuku's eyes watered, This is just like back then!
Izuku doesn't know why or what happened, but he is sure he already have great control over Blackwhip! For him to suddenly lose control again, Izuku is compelled to feel angry at himself.
"Izuku!"
Izuku's blurry eyes turned towards the familiar gruff voice and saw Katsuki manoeuvering himself towards him, all the while trying to avoid the imposing black-green tendrils.
This should have been at the last of his thoughts but Izuku can't help but admire Katsuki's graceful and efficient use of his explosions.
He was still floating mindlessly across the gym, the rapid beating of his heart and continuous incessant ringing of Danger Sense makes Izuku want to split his head in half.
Amidst the chaos, he caught sight of his childhood friend's face. It is scrunched up in worry, panic-stricken eyes dilating.
Even so, Izuku sees the focus behind those red orbs, and for some reason, this had managed to chase some of Izuku's negative thoughts away. With all his strength, he tried to focus on listening to Kacchan's voice.
"DEKU!"
"K-KACCHAN!" he manages to croak out in return. "I CAN'T CO-CONTROL IT!!"
Voice louder, more clearer, Izuku hears, "YOU CAN, DEKU! YA 'HEAR ME?!"
"I-I DON'T KNO—"
Warm calloused hands grabbed both his shoulders, Izuku's slightly teary eyes looked up to meet flaming vermillion ones.
"All Might's contacting that Shinsou bastard but you know what? Fuck that! Are you really gonna let this shitty power control you?! Hell, you're way past this, Deku! You know that!"
Katsuki's voice is hoarse and loud, still it was not enough to quell the anxiety and fear inside Izuku.
"I know! But Kacchan, i-it's too much!"
"That's what I'm here for dumbass!"
A heartbeat, this time, it came from Izuku's heart.
"Izuku"
Bright and honest, hope and truth, Izuku thinks that's what red represents.
"Give me all you can't handle and lemme hold it for you," a tight squeeze on his shoulder, "I believe in you, Izuku"
In that moment, Izuku's foggy brain cleared of all signs of fear, disappoinment, and anger. Just like what Katsuki said, he let go of his feelings and Izuku used all of his remaining willpower to calm blackwhip down.
He grit his teeth as he forced it to stop from moving.
Izuku can do it, Katsuki believes in him, that's enough for Izuku to believe in his self once again.
Forcing out a scream, Izuku was finally able to stop the quirks' rampage. He didn't even realize he was using float. Body unmoving, Katsuki took it upon himself to lead them towards the gym ground.
"Kacchan"
Izuku said in his sleep-exhausted brain.
Katsuki never once let go of his shoulders. True to his word, Katsuki supported him throughout the rampage, and Izuku felt the telltale signs of fluttering butterflies in his stomach.
As his back hit the floor, Izuku was able to make out Katsuki and All Might's form, albeit blurred.
"All Might, I'm so glad your oka..."
Izuku fell into a peaceful slumber.
———————
Upon opening his eyes, Izuku found himself inside the Vestige realm, dark wasps of smoke swaying against unfelt wind. Izuku looked around and a shiver ran down his non-existent spine as he saw the stares the vestiges are giving him. Izuku tried his best to ignore Second's more-than-usual piercing eyes.
Banjo was the first one to break the silence, "Ninth, what did I tell you about controlling your heart?"
The fifth's voice wasn't disappointed nor accusatory. Still, it did not stop the shame that flickered in Izuku's eyes. Floating hands clenching, he let out an apology.
"Now, now," Yoichi's calm soothing voice uttered, "What's done is done. All we have to do is find out a solution as to prevent this from happening again."
"Ninth"
Izuku obediently perked his head up after hearing Second's sharp voice. Izuku met eyes with the older man. Not being able to last against stern scrutinizing eyes, Izuku averted his gaze and opted to look at Second's spiky hair instead.
Izuku doesn't mention it, but he actually finds Kacchan and Second's uncanny resemblance fascinating. At first, he thought they only looked alike, but as he continues to converse and observe the once-OFA user, Izuku realized that they almost share the same heroic sentiment.
That's right, almost.
"Do you know what caused your latest outburst?" Second asked.
Izuku's eyes blinked. Now that he think about it, he actually forgot what caused the rampage at the first place. Racking his memory, Izuku slowly recalled the event prior to Blackwhip's uncontrolled manifestation.
He was preparing for a punch. Knowing Kacchan, Izuku was sure he'd try and use his explosion to blind him that's why he let out blackwhip to catch his childhood friend. As one who doesn't give up, Izuku saw Katsuki move for a retreat, thinking that it'd give him an opportunity to turn back the tide.
That's when he heard it.
'For a cocky brat, he sure is a coward.'
Izuku's eyes darkened at the memory. Katsuki's a lot of things, but never ever is he a coward. With newfound resolution, Izuku returned Second's stare.
"Why?"
His face was hard, impassive. Izuku had always find him an enigma, and like now, Izuku can never tell what Second wants from him.
"I was testing a theory, that's why."
Izuku's eyebrow crunched in confusion, "About what?"
"I believe I'm the one in-charge of the questions here, Ninth."
Izuku felt himself clam up and shiver. Second in an unusual chilly tone continued, "Tell me,"
Izuku gulped. He has a bad feeling about this.
"Why is it always Bakugou Katsuki?"
Silence.
"Huh?"
Izuku doesn't understand, "What do you mean it's always Kacchan?"
He truly do not understand, yet for some reason, he can feel his heart pick up its pace. It was so fast and loud Izuku fears the vestiges could hear it.
Second's sharp gaze narrowed. For the first time since he met the older man, Izuku was able to pick up an emotion in those usually empty eyes. It was annoyance and -- was that exhaustion?
"Why is it that when your quirk goes out of control, Bakugou Katsuki seems to always be at the center?"
"W-what are you talking abo—"
Second's sharp voice cut him short, "First, when you unlocked blackwhip," Second had his forefinger raised as if to emphasize his point.
Izuku defensively countered saying that it was a delicate subject about Kacchan! It's impossible to not get angry by that.
Just as though the other heard nothing, raised his middle finger and continued, "Second, you ignored danger sense's warning when you faced Shigaraki. If it weren't for us, All for One would have taken One for All."
Izuku knows he shouldn't, but something ugly inside him is compelling him to speak, and so he did.
"All for One hurt the people that I love! It's just natural for me to—"
"IF that's the case," Pushing his back against his chair, Second intimidatingly made his way towards Izuku.
"Why did you not lose yourself when your teacher or Nana's master almost died?"
Feeling his currently non-existing throat dry, Izuku gaped at Second. For once at a lost for words, he could feel his nails bury itself in his palms with how hard it was clenched. His heart was beating faster than before and he doesn't understand a thing anymore.
Why indeed?
Why is it always Kacchan?
Is it because he's his childhood friend? The longest person he had known besides his mom?
Is it because he's his first hero? Someone who is closer to him than All Might?
Is it because he's his 'Image of Victory'? The person he wants to stand side-by-side with and surpass?
Or is it because he is Kacchan? Him and not someone else?
If so, then what--what does it imply? What does it mean?
"It means that Bakugou Katsuki is a weakness,"
Second supplied, voice losing its previous fire. More calm and understanding, he resumed.
"We can't let him come with you, Ninth. Not someone who can easily elicit such extreme emotions from you. Especially not considering my quirk revolves around emotions."
Silence.
"Oh."
Izuku, eyes suddenly blank and empty, looked up. Face impassive, he turned to his right, then to his left, until it finally settled downwards.
Seconds ticked by and the whole Vestige plane was engulfed in terse silence. The vestiges, sans Second and Yoichi, eyed each other, unsure of what to say or do.
"Even if you say so,"
The vestiges looked back and saw that Izuku was facing them, green orbs glinting, sure and resolute. If Second was surprised with his sudden change of demeanor, he didn't let it show.
"Kacchan would not simply listen to me and let it slide."
Not daring to speak throughout the whole ordeal, En suddenly quipped, "Figures"
Banjo is also about speak when Izuku talked.
"I'll try it."
"Didn't you just say he wouldn't listen to you?!" exclaimed En.
Banjo on the other hand, quietly closed his once-opened mouth. So much for speaking
"Well, that's just what I think," Izuku sheepishly added. "I mean, it doesn't hurt to try, right?"
Nana can't stop a fond smile from appearing. It's like he was not just so unsure of himself a while ago.
The remaining tension from before all but vanishes at Izuku's sudden determination. The vestiges doesn't know what exactly happened, but they're glad that Izuku seems to have gotten over whatever turmoil he was previously having.
Feeling that his time is up, Izuku turned towards Second (When did he come back from leaning in his seat?). The latter has his eyes closed, arms crossed across his chest.
"Second, sir, thank you for helping me sort out my feelings," Izuku's voice is full of gratitude.
Facing the Vestiges, he bowed, "Everyone, I will continue to rely on your help so until then, please take care of me."
Smoke enveloped the entire room and Izuku's sure he saw Second smile.
———————
Blinking once, blinking twice, Izuku slowly opened his eyes. After refocusing on his surroundings, he saw All Might's worried face hovering above him.
"Midoriya-shounen, how are you? Does anything hurt?"
"I'm fine. How about you All Might? Did you get hurt? I am so sorry for worrying you! I really didn't mean to lose control like that. I have learned and realized my mistakes so I will try my best to not let it happen agai—"
Feeling big thin arms around his shoulders, Izuku stopped rambling.
"I'm glad your fine, Midoriya-shounen," Arms tightening, Izuku heard All Might whisper, "I really am."
Warm drops of liquid slid down Izuku's face. Returning the older man's hug, Izuku apologized once again.
"Hate to break it to ya but are you two plannin' to just hug all day?"
Breaking out of the hug, All Might gave Katsuki a bright embarrassed smile. "Sorry about that Bakugou-shounen."
More seriously, but nevertheless proud, All Might added.
"Still, I'm amazed you two alone were able to stop the rampage. I learned that Shinsou-shounen was currently visiting Aizawa-kun at the hospital and that he did not bring his mobile phone with him. It would have been bad if something were to happen to the both of you,"
All Might gave them a thumbs up, "Good job you two."
Katsuki clicked his tongue to will away the slight tinge of pink in his cheeks. On a similar note, Izuku smiled as returned his mentor's enthusiasm.
"That said, Midoriya-shounen. You talked with the Vestiges didn't you?"
Izuku slowly paled as he gulped. That's right, he almost forgot that he still have something to ask of the blond.
"It seems that you were arguing with them. What happened?"
Izuku saw in his peripheral vision that Katsuki is giving him a sharp questioning stare. That served to make him nervous as his heart picked pace once more.
Contrary to popular belief, Izuku rarely stops to give his feelings extra introspection. It's not that he doesn't want to. Rather he just did not realize that he wasn't able to do so.
While it hurt him, having discerned that the hero society was actually not the black and white colored plane he thought it was, it is still a lot easier to grasp and admit than this new revelation he had regarding his childhood friend.
All his life, Izuku knew that he wanted to be a hero who saves people with a smile. No matter what happens, the world may turn upsidedown, it is a fact that will never change.
But Kacchan?
Katsuki have always been a thin uncuttable thread, meaning the blond is a constant in his life, someone who's so intricately and deeply ingrained that it had become impossible for Izuku to imagine a world without him.
Despite knowing that, Izuku did not fathom that Katsuki's hold on him run this deep.
Katsuki is one of his weaknesses. Amongst the other, this one scares him the most.
"Oi nerd, your mumbling"
"Huh?" Izuku looked up (When did he lower his head?) to Katsuki's scrunched up face. Despite the blatant annoyance, Izuku noticed the underlying patience in his expression.
That seemed to calm him down a little. Inhaling a deep breath, Izuku opened his mouth to speak.
"Kacchan, the Vestiges do not want you to come with when I face Shigaraki."
All Might, face perplexed, stared at him. Katsuki, sporting a more dumbfounded look, only uttered a "Hah?"
Confused face forming into one that of anger, Katsuki bellowed, "Is it that bastard Second again?! He seriously hates me that much?"
Izuku shook his head, "No Kacchan. There's a reason for it! But I- I'm sorry but I can't tell you."
"Bet it's something stupid again. Spill it shitty nerd!"
"I already told you Kacchan, I CAN'T!"
Something in his voice managed to still Katsuki.
Izuku averted his gaze, his mouth clamped shut. As much as he want to tell him, he can't bring himself to say it. Call him a coward but he's scared.
He's scared of what Katsuki might think and do.
Both realized that they're currently dancing around each other, whether it be as friends or something more, Izuku does not know.
The only thing Izuku's sure of is that Katsuki also cares for him.
That should have assured him but things have never been easy with Katsuki. Telling him this relationship-changing information might destroy the balance and mutual understanding they have established for each other.
Izuku can't afford that. He finally has Katsuki again, knows that like him, the blond also cares about his being, albeit Izuku's "care" runs a lot deeper.
Steeling himself, green eyes stared straight into surprisingly calm red orbs.
"Kacchan, do you trust me?"
"What are you sayi—"
"Kacchan, do you?"
One second passed. Two. Three.
Katsuki's gaze had turned into hot blazing lava. Its trying to melt his way inside Izuku, break him open. But Izuku can't back down, won't back down. He can't let him know, not yet.
"Even if the answer's yes, do you think it'd be enough to keep me away from you?"
Conflicted yet genuine, Izuku smiled.
"No"
Izuku had expected this. It was worth a try atlea—
"Tch, wrong answer nerd."
Izuku's eyes widened.
"Fine. I'll do what you say," Returning his snark yet still managing to retain the raw openness in his voice, Katsuki roared, "BUT the moment I caught wind of you doing reckless shit again, I won't hesitate to fly to you and fucking break your bones myself!"
Dumbfounded, Izuku can't find it in himself to speak. He still can't believe it.
Katsuki agreed.
He agreed without demanding any further explanation from him.
Izuku disbelievingly scoffed internally. What was he thinking?
It's Kacchan!
Kacchan who claimed to surpass All Might, who swore to be number one, who never abided by society's expectation of a hero.
Not being able to stop himself, Izuku laughed, loud and happy and free.
"Oi you bastard! You makin' fun of me haah?!"
Wiping excess tears from his eyes, Izuku's pink-tainted freckled cheek stretched into a wide toothy smile.
"You're right. Kacchan's amazing as usual!"
Maybe the feelings are mutual after all.
———————
Omake:
"Bakugou-shounen"
Katsuki wiped the sweat off his face before facing All Might. The latter was wearing a gross smile and Katsuki can't stop the deadpan stare from escaping his eyes.
"If this is about earlier drop it"
All Might just laughed, "That was really mature of you," Of course he didn't listen, "Knowing the Vestiges, I'm pretty sure they do have an important reason for them to personally request you not to come with Midoriya-shounen."
Katsuki rolled his eyes.
"Don't get me wrong. I don't trust any of those fuckers especially that bastard Second. If it's just me, I would ignore a buncha ghosts and explode that piece of decaying crap myself. But I've changed, and so does Izuku. If he says he can't tell me, then all I can do is trust his word for it. 'Sides,"
He threw a second-long glance at Izuku who is currently conversing with their other classmates.
"He has our other friends with him, and as much as I don't wanna admit it, I trust those fuckers too. I'm sure they'll keep an eye on the nerd."
Katsuki did not expect thin long arms to wrap around his head and shoulders.
"Thank you, Bakugou-shounen."
Grumbling, but not attempting to get away, Katsuki half-heartedly snarled, "Whatever."
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