SO many thanks to @poetax for sendin such a cute lil doodle to go with the fell pap daki i just got!! i’ve wanted a UF pap pillow for actual years now and i could NOT be happier with the one i got from them ;w;
Summary: Mina takes the Bakusquad to a carnival. Just as the sun begins to set, she gets everyone to hop on the Ferris Wheel to enjoy the view. You end up sitting in a carriage with Bakugou.
Warnings: vomiting, reader has a fear of heights, swearing, fluff
baku sideburns
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“Guys! Oh my god, a Ferris wheel!”
Mina nearly dropped her ice cream in her excitement, grabbing your arm and dragging you toward the huge, rickety structure. The rest of the Bakusquad trailed behind, shaking their heads at Mina's childish reaction to the well-known fair ride.
When your pink-skinned friend had heard about the huge carnival coming to Musutafu, she nearly exploded. Without consent from anyone in the group, she bought tickets and forced you, Sero, Kaminari, Bakugou, and Kirishima onto a bus and now you were enjoying the fair. The food wasn’t bad, the rides and games were fun, and so far, everyone was content. Including Bakugou.
At the moment, the blonde looked very nice in the pre-sunset glow; shiny, orange-tinted sunglasses perched on his nose, orange t-shirt, and low-slung black sweatpants hugging his tiny waist. He trudged along next to Kirishima, who was happily devouring an elephant ear.
He looked really good in that shirt. It gave you a pleasant view of his meaty biceps.
If only you could tell him that.
You really liked the blonde… like… a lot.
He was just so effortlessly handsome, you knew you didn’t have a chance. Lucky for you, he was delicious eye-candy and you planned on enjoying every side-wise glance.
“M-Mina… Ferris wheels are boring! Do we have to?” You whined, hoping to avoid the scary ride.
“Yes!” She squealed, running toward the horned operator and handing him six tickets, “Kiri, you’re with me! Sero, sit with your boyfriend! Bakugou, you get to sit with Y/n! Ok? Ok! Let’s go!” Grabbing the red-head by the wrist, she tugged him into a bench swing seat, the operator secured the bar in front of them, and they ascended a few yards until it stopped to let Sero and Kaminari on.
When another empty bench came around, Bakugou huffily plopped down on the swing and waited for you to join him. You stood as still as a statue on the platform.
You hated heights.
You hated Ferris wheels.
You didn't want to embarrass yourself in front of your crush.
"Oi, stop standing there and sit down!"
A gruff voice roused you from your thoughts and you jumped slightly.
"Right." You whispered, gingerly sitting down on the smooth metal bench, "S-Sorry Bakugou."
So now you were sitting on a rickety metal bench with only a bar keeping you from falling to your doom and your crush less than 6 inches away. He seemed unaffected by the incredible height. The wind softly ruffled his locks while he slouched in his seat, chin resting in his hand as he looked out over the sunset colors painting the carnival grounds.
You, on the other hand, weren’t doing too well. You gripped the bar with two hands, breathing heavily and squeezing your eyes shut every time your carriage plummeted downward. You wiggled your toes uncomfortably, trying to appreciate the gorgeous sunset, but you just couldn't.
Bakugou noticed your obvious distress; your face was becoming paler every time you went a full 360 in the air. You were gasping for breath and holding the bar so tightly, your knuckles had gone white.
“What’s your problem idiot?” He barked, eyeing you suspiciously, “If you’re gonna hurl, do it over there.”
“Please… don’t even talk about vomit… or I just might.” You breathed, voice breathless and pitchy with fear. Your carriage went down once again and you squeezed your eyes shut, trying to ignore the drop of your stomach. “I’m sorry if… if I do. Please d-don’t watch me wh… when it happens…”
“You afraid of heights or something, nerd?”
You nodded frantically, a single tear sliding off your trembling chin and into your lap as your bench rocketed upward.
“Closing your eyes makes it worse dummy. Here- Look at me…” Before you could respond, Bakugou’s hands clasped your cheeks and gently turned your chin so you could look him in the eyes. Tears dribbled onto his warm palms as you met his vermillion gaze. All while silently begging your stomach not to regurgitate all three funnel cakes you had consumed.
“Don’t cry,” He continued, voice kinder and softer than you knew physically possible for the aggressive teenager. “It’s just a stupid ride and it’s almost over, just keep your eyes on me.”
Sniffing loudly, your lips continued to tremble as you looked into those deep, crimson irises. Every now and then, a wide thumb would brush over your cheek to wipe stray tears away and the quiet words of encouragement kept on coming until disaster struck.
Suddenly, at the highest point on the wheel, the ride came to an abrupt stop and the bench started swinging.
You were done for.
Jerking away from his grasp, you whimpered and quickly leaned over the edge and sent your lunch plummeting 264 feet. The sickening slap as it hit the dead grass at the base of the ride made you cringe. Finding purchase on the bar again, you faced forward and waited for a disgusted insult from your crush.
“Holy shit, are you ok?” He asked, knitting his eyebrows together with worry, “Come here dumbass.”
On impulse, Katsuki Bakugou pulled you into his arms so you could hide your face in his firm, caramel-smelling chest. He dabbed your lips with a napkin he's found in his pocket and the ride started up again, stopping every now and then to let people on and off. When it was finally your turn, Kaminari, Kirishima, Ashido, and Sero were standing on the platform waiting. All of them looked extremely worried- especially Mina.
Bakugou lifted you up bridal style and carried you away from the horrid ride, letting you down as soon as he'd led the Bakusquad off the platform. One hand was still secured on your lower back, holding you steady as you regained your bearings.
“Y/n… why didn’t you tell me you were afraid of heights?” Mina cried, rushing forward to give you a gentle hug.
“I… didn’t want t-to ruin your fun.” You whispered hoarsely, weakly returning the hug.
She let go and stood back, taking in what she has created. The aggressive blonde was quietly standing at your side and holding you. Mina quirked a smug eyebrow in your direction. Seeing her gesture, you blushed more deeply and murmured: “B-Bakugou, I’m f-fine now. Thank you for helping me… I really appreciate it.”
“I’m not letting go until you drink something. Come on. There’s a food cart over there.” Bakugou scoffed while leading you to the cart and bought you water. After taking little sips and sitting on a bench for a while, you insisted you were fine.
As promised, Bakugou’s warm and comforting arm left your body as soon as you were deemed ‘not 100% ok, but not dead either’ and the Bakusquad continued the exploration of the carnival.
On the bus ride home, you found yourself sitting next to Bakugou. Again.
Thanks Mina.
“Can’t get enough of me, can you?” He asked cockily, a self-satisfied smirk adorning his features.
Aka the reason you fell so hard for the blonde asshole.
“You… you could say that,” You responded, tilting your head cutely, “Or Mina is trying to set us up. Either works for me.”
He snorted, "The fuck do you mean by that?"
Blushing, you let your neck relax against the base of the headrest. It was now or never. "W-Well um... I like you, like more than as a friend. It's totally fine if you don't feel the same way, I just-"
"Don't even finish that sentence. Are you fucking serious right now?" He interrupted, sitting up and turning to look at you. You started, surprised by his outburst.
"I m-mean yeah, why wouldn't I be?" You stuttered, avoiding his ruby stare.
"You like me?"
"M-hm."
"Damn. I thought you had a thing for Kirishima."
You shook your head, lifting your (e/c) gaze to meet his flaming one. "I've always liked you, Bakugou."
"Katsuki. Call me Katsuki." He replied. "'S not every day the girl you like confesses to you... Cuz if I'm being honest, I like you too Y/n."
You bit your lip, trying not to look too happy. His cheeks were the cutest shade of pink when you asked, "S-So, what does this make us?"
"You wanna be my girlfriend?" He asked softly, jolting when he felt your soft hand grasp his calloused palm.
"I... I do." You murmured, holding back a huge, goofy smile. "I'd really like that Katsuki."
"Holy shit! Eiji, did you hear all that? DAYUM GIRL!! I'm so proud of you!!!!" Mina squealed, destroying the moment.
"I know I did!" Sero chuckled from the seat in front of you, Kaminari joining in on the laughter.
"Nice going Bakubro! Now you can shut up about how pretty she is and tell her to her face!" Kirishima cheered.
"Oh! Don't forget to tell her about what you said last Saturday! You know, about he-"
"SHUT UP, DAMMIT!" Katsuki interrupted with a dangerous snarl. You did NOT need to know what he'd let slip out while training with the boys.
He pouted and looked out the window, red dusting his pale cheeks as he glared at each and every street light that flashed past. You smiled. Despite the argument, he hadn't let go of your hand.
Squeezing it comfortingly, you settled down in your seat and prepared for the rest of the drive home.
oomfies y’all are the sweetest, nicest, most wholesome, polite people i have ever met. like all these ask game requests? were so cute? and you guys actually take interest in how i’m feeling? literally the best. could not ask for more magnificent followers. <3 <3 <3
