Summary - Reader is forced to pick a spouse to rule the kingdom with but you already have your mind on a certain blonde haired knight.
Warnings - Forced marriage.
The castle walls laid bare as every maid and servant were called to the throne room. That day was the day princess Y/N was to pick her suitor to rule alongside her.
Sighing in boredom, you wait out the preparations for the choosing ceremony. Watching maids hang up decorations, laying down cloths on tables to prepare for the feast to come. Queen L/N walks up to you, patting your head affectionately.
“Be excited about this! After this you’ll finally be ready to take over the throne.” She says grinning widely at you. Rolling your eyes, you continue sitting on your mini throne next your parents. You had been dreading this moment for a long time coming, not understanding the need to have a suitor yet, you were only 20 after all.
As well as your heart was already set on someone, someone who protected you for years. But the gods were cruel and made him fall for another, one of the queens personal maids. They were to get married this weekend, you were of course invited but you thought twice about attending.
“Yes mum, I’m sooo excited to get married to some rando prince from a far away kingdom. My dream actually!” You say sarcasm lacing your voice. Your mum quirks an eyebrow and rolls her eyes. “Come on Y/N you can’t be treated like a child for any longer, it’s time to grow up and be the queen you were destined to be”
You didn’t care too much about being queen, only the thought of how you will be ruling with a dumbass king who will probably be cheating on you with all the maids in the castle. But if you were to rule alongside your childhood crush, Bakugou Katsuki things would be different.
Shrugging off that last thought, you take a deep breath in and mentally prepare yourself. At least maybe your new husband will be handsome, perhaps charitable? Before you could think anymore a maid trots up to you. “Miss Y/N! It’s time for us to get you ready for the ceremony if you were to follow me please”
You get up from your spot and follow the maid to your quarters, misery bubbling in your chest.
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Meanwhile Bakugo had just finished deciding his flower arrangements with his soon- to be wife Uraraka. They had grown close during a battle in which Uraraka was assigned to be one of the many medics. Bakugo had been injured during a sword fight and the only medic nearby was her.
For a good portion of his life he had always liked you, maybe even loved. But he forbade himself from ever telling you, as a knight and princess of his own kingdom would unfortunately never work out. Meeting Uraraka and luckily finding a few things in common was god send. He thought she was his last chance at the opportunity to have a normal life and grow a family. He would have much rather someone else he knew.. but certainly his chances with them would be 0%.
“Honey.. are you sure about those flowers? I much prefer the lillie’s.” Uraraka says, hands on her hips as she examines the flower choices her fiance had picked. “Yes i’m fucken sure about the flower choices.. just trust me for once will ya!” Tears pricked Uraraka’s version as she runs away, hands picking up her long skirt. “Wait! I didn’t mean- shit”
Rubbing his temples in frustration, Bakugo groaned loudly. He shouldn’t have been so angry with her, after all. She’s his ticket to a normal life. But he can’t help the boiling anger rising to the top, everything about his feelings for her were fake. He would rather have her as a close friend but he was already reaching an age where finding a suitable lady to marry would be hard.
A loud clattering sound invades his deep thoughts as another knight comes into view. “Sir Katsuki, Princess L/N would like to see you at once.” Bakugos heart launches into his throat. He hadn’t seen you since he had proposed, you had been constantly avoiding him.
“Okay. I’ll be on my way soon sir” The knight nodded firmly and retreated back to whatever he was doing. Bakugo straightened his posture and begin his journey to your room.
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Banging from your door interrupted your hair braiding process. You sigh, putting down your hairbrush.
“Come in.”
You glance to see Katsuki entering, his piercing red eyes looking at you with confusion. His mouth opens to say something but ultimately closes as his mind races to find the right words. But before he can you get up from your vanity and walk towards him, cupping his cheeks gently.
Your fingers lightly move across his scars. He sighs contently, before moving your hands off him. “We shouldn’t get too close” he squeezes his fist in anger, he shouldn’t say or do anything with you day before his marriage. He might have feelings for you but they became out of question when Uraraka entered his life.
“Why have you been avoiding me? I mean I care a lot about you and-“
You look down and scrunch your eyes shut. “I wasn’t meaning to avoid you” Your feelings threaten to spill out. “I just wanted to tell you, that you’re invited to the private ball after my ceremony. It’s invite only”
He nods his head slowly, you can’t have brought him all the way here to tell him about some stupid party?
“Are you sure?.. I feel like there’s another reason. Please tell me it feels like shit, knowing somethings wrong with us” The way he looks at you with such love and concern, makes what your going to say next even harder.
“It DOESNT matter why or even if i’m avoiding you squire. I am your next queen and our personal affairs end today if you cannot accept that.”
Bakugo feels his heart fall, it seems like you had grown out of the childhood soft spot you had for each other. He didn’t want it to end like this but he had no choice. “Yes ma’am. Bakugo takes his leave after, no longer feeling strong enough to be in your presence.
You walk to your large glass window, looking out towards the night sky. A tears cascade from your eyes, you never wanted to talk to Bakugo like that but, you had no choice. You were to pick your new husband soon and couldn’t be found crushing after a knight.
Bakugo katsuki a hot head who as no idea how he got in a relationship in the first place was nervous... What was he nervous about you may ask well he had never kissed a girl.
He never thought he would have to think or worry about that for a long time, all Bakugo cared about was becoming the number one hero and showing the world that he was the best.
But now he has her. He didn't think anything of it when they actually started dating, he didn't think he would be thinking about her lips the way he was ether.
Oh her lips so small and pink. He wondered if they were as soft as they look and if they taste exactly like her strawberry lipgloss.
Maybe he would find out tonight. She was coming to his house to study for a upcoming test that Mr. Aizawa so eagerly announced witch resulted in his girlfriend freaking out. Bakugo suggested her coming to his place so he could help her study and prepare for this test.
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~Small time skip~
*Reader POV*
I was sitting on Bakugos bed as I go through his notes I felt a intense feeling wash over me when I looked up I saw him glaring daggers at me. "Is there something on my face ?" I asked a little concerned. But instead of answering me he just seamed to get mad so I put the papers and books to the side and move closer to him.
As I put my hand softly on his leg I try and figure out why he is scowling more then usual, I see his eyes moving between my e/c eyes and my lips.
So I lean in a bit....
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*Bakugo pov*
She was just sitting there looking concentrated as ever but then she asked something... 'shit what did she ask?!' I thought a little panicked but she is moving closer, I can feel her hand on my leg as she looks in to my red eyes seemingly studying me, I look down for a moment at her lips the images of her applying that stupid strawberry lipgloss popped in to my head again and before I even register anything she seems to lean in...
She kissed me. Her lips are on mine but just as I gain some controll she pulled away. "I'm sorry I didn't ask first. You just kept staring." She said in a soft voice.
I think I'm going crazy cuz what I said next I would not have said a couple of months ago but I had to I had to taste it again, no not just taste i have to ravish that feeling as long as I can. That's why I said "do it again"
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𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒
♤ [SFW] ❝Short S/O❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Overhearing random guys talk about their crush.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Crush who acts differently with others.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O who writes darks stories.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Cartoony.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Bakugou’s S/O who’s helping Kaminari.❞
♤ [NSFW/SFW] ❝S/O that has breathing issues.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Falling into their arms.❞
♤ [NSFW] ❝Asthmatic and nervous.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Thick and plump.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O who listens to screamo music.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Thank you, dad.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O with piercings.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Intermediate notes.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Catty.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O who wanted to be a singer.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Mineta’s harrassment.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O who loves to wrestle.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O who’s scared of tight spaces.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Little sis, little crush.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Coming home to a surprise.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Stressed out.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Driving.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Dancing dream.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Concealed from view.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Lack of apetite.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Affectionate.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Anorexic S/O.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Affectionate and badass.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Bakugou with small and pregnant S/O.❞}
♤ [SFW] ❝House of pets.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Powerup.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Early period.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Bakugou’s best friend from 2-A.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Snobby & Low-key sweet S/O.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Home birth.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Crush who likes playing music all the time.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Practice hiatus.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O with unstable quirk.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Bakugou’s little space case.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Just anemic.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O with railgun quirk.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Bakugou with laid-back S/O.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O with luck quirk.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O with an animal-type quirk.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O with weird laughter.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Hanafuda.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Date with a tsundere.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Taking a hit.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Studious but rebellious.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O with a quirk like Thor.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O doing the WAP dance.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O with teleporting quirk.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Bisexual S/O.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝S/O with Rinnegan.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Jewish S/O.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Autistic S/O.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Another department.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Scarlet Witch quirked S/O.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Cat S/O.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Super Saiyan S/O.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Stand user.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Genius inventor S/O.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Reserved.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Pretty eyes.❞
♤ [SFW] ❝Happy food dance.❞
♤ [NSFW] ❝Unlikely phone call.❞
𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐎
☆ [SFW] ❝S/O who works in a cafe.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Run and gun.❞
☆ [NSFW] ❝Jealous, much?❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Frustration in games.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Puzzle problems.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Accidentally flustering each other.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Self issues.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Uneasy.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Caught in the act.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Couples’ photo shoot.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Weight doesn’t define a person.❞
☆ [NSFW] ❝Handle me with lots of love.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Nosy friend Pt.1❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Loss of remembrance.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Obtuse and innocent.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Loss of remembrance.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝A savior’s battle scar.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Conspicuous truth.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Nosy friend Pt.2❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Reverse role.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Unavoidable gravitation.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Meeting your son’s lover.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Overflowing guilt.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Upskill.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Nosy friend Pt.3❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Oblivious to feelings.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Watch your blood levels!❞
☆ [NSFW] ❝From ashes.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Painful annoyance.❞
☆ [NSFW] ❝Firsts with you.❞
☆ [NSFW] ❝Keep it down.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Quirkless vigilante.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Misunderstanding dramas.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Malaise.❞
☆ [NSFW] ❝Well-deserved payback.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝No sound.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Self-doubting.❞
☆ [NSFW] ❝I’m not supposed to like this.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Malaise Pt.2❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Swap issues.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Sound disappeared.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Revelations about pregnancy.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Malaise Pt.3❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Fly high.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Ignorance.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Prom date?❞
☆ [SFW] ❝A silent voice.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Operation jealousy, backfired.❞
☆ [NSFW] ❝Jealousy bloomed.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Don’t be embarrassed.❞
☆ [NSFW] ❝That damned piercing.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Misgendered.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Stupid rumour.❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Savior or foe?❞
☆ [NSFW] ❝Exposed?❞
☆ [SFW] ❝Miscom.❞
𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒
♡ [Valentine 2019] ❝I’ve never had a valentine.❞
♡ [Fall 2019] ❝#8 + #10❞
♡ [Fall 2019] ❝#17 + #18❞
♡ [Halloween 2019] ❝Every day is Halloween if you try hard enough.❞
Warning: This is part nine, I’d like to point out be aware: 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝗼𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝗺𝐞𝐬, 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞, 𝐠𝗼𝐫𝐞, 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐭𝐜. Please don’t read if you are not comfortable with it, and if you’re under the age of 18+ I will give a warning when it becomes NSFW but at the moment it’s SFW. Today’s chapter does include gore, death, killing, hunting, sickness, etc.
Synopsis: ➪ When the word marriage crossed your mind, you believed you’d marry someone you loved. Not this brute of a King. So here you are standing at the end on an altar, pushing away the urge to run and fight. Possibly start a new life, instead of being dragged into a loveless marriage. But for the sake of your people... They say he’s not what rumors make him out to be, but how can you believe that when his eyes burn into yours; just as fiery as before. How could you, ever love someone as barbaric as him…
- chapter nine: journey to the outskirts -
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You groan lowly, the bumpy gravel road keeps you awake. Earlier you had decided if Bakugou wasn't going to speak to you, you might as well as take a small nap. You intended on personally meeting every solider on the outskirts.
But the nap you wanted didn't look like it was going to happen either so instead you tap your face lightly, in hope to brighten up you tired eyes. Bakugou's arms are crossed tightly across his chest, torches light the dirt path; he arches a brow. "We're here."
The carriage stops and Bakugou quickly opens the door, you follow in suit, allowing his hands to wrap around your waist and bring you gently down to the ground. Dusting off your dress you greet the soldiers at the entrance with a firm handshake, "Queen Y/N, it's a pleasure to meet you two, your service to the kingdom have not gone unnoticed." You smile, the two guardsmen look at you in awe as if no one has ever acknowledged their existence.
"The pleasure is ours your Majesty."
A soft grunt comes from your husband, his hand reaches out for yours and he gently ushers you inside. Two men follow behind you as security, as you enter the camp you notice three fires, soldiers surround each site with handfuls of beer and some even with dinner plates. A mess hall is beside what appears to be the medical tent, and other tents surround the tree line. You assume they are the living quarters.
They all wore what appeared to be dragon scaled clothing, thick and heavy, their swords either stacked in the weaponry bay or by their sides. The outskirts was homely to the soldiers. You walk along side Bakugou, "The commander will show you your tent." He says sternly, motioning towards a man who you assume in the commander.
"Good evening, my Queen. I'll show you where you can rest for the night, it'll be just right this way-"
"We won't be staying the night together?" You interrupt turning towards Bakugou. The heals of your boots dig into the dirt below you, arching a brow. Bakugou is taken aback, his words fumble into incoherent sentences. "I mean," you clear your throat, "We are married after all. I do not need to be treated with priority, nor separated. We will sleep in the same tent."
Words stumble out the soldiers mouth, he peers over to Katsuki. His king, nodding along with you.
"We'll sleep in the same tent, leave us." He demands, dismissing the escort.
The tent was beautifully decorated with velvet and leather, a large king bed in the center and lightly let candles. Turning towards Bakugou you let out a content sigh, "Thank you, for agreeing with me. It will look much better on our part of we play the part that we are united together." He nods, the first time he's agreed with you twice in a row you mentally cheer to yourself. He walks towards a glass pitcher, pouring himself a glass of water, he grabs a crystal cup; tilting it towards you, subconsciously asking if you'd like a pour.
Your hands clasp together in front of you.
Nodding.
You watch as he chugs the glass, messily wiping his lips and pouring more water into the same cup before handing it towards you. "Drink." He says. Out of the same cup? Hesitantly, you reach out for the glass. Taking small sips of the room temperature water.
He watched you, watching how your hand clasp around the glass as you lift it gently to your lips.
"We will ride soon, Kirishima is out with the eggs and they are ready for hatching. Tonight, you will officially be the Queen of Dragons, they will be at your command. It's traditional that you give them names,"
You look up towards his towering frame, "Will you be there?"
He nods, "By your side the entire way, you'll be safe they won't bite."
"How do you know? What if they don't like me-"
"They will-"
"How do you know-"
"Because I like you."
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The blush on your cheeks doesn't lighten. Not one bit, not even after when it's been an hour. You have been settling in the tent, moving pieces and organizing your outfits. Bakugou watching as you fold a piece of leather into a drawer.
You feel his eyes burn into the back of your skull, small shivers running down your back.
"I thought you didn't like me..."
"What makes you say that?"
You shrug, "Oh, I don't know maybe the fact you ignore me from time to time, stated this marriage was just for your convenience.. just small things."
Katsuki rolls his eyes, "You've earned my respect, that is all." He stands to head out the front of the tent, he stops before exiting. "You were a good decision." What did he mean by that, you had no clue... but you've earned his respect ...
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Time passes quickly before you are fetched to go see the dragons, they were brought by carriage and unclothed by a blanket, Kirishima smiles brightly at you. "The plan was to bring you to the mountain... but some trouble occurred." He says sheepishly.
Nodding in understand, you smile back at him. "Kirishima is great to see you again,"
"Great to see you, Y/N."
Katsuki moves beside you, grabbing onto your hand and squeezing it lightly. Leading you towards the carriage, uncovered eggs, each decorated with intricate patterns and colors; one was a light blue with soft silver green and purple patterns.
The second was a red color, with gold patches.
And the third was a coral color, green and pink silver splashed all around it. You turn your head towards Katsuki, wondering what to do. He looks down at you, and then back at the sky. “Our last dragon… the one my mother raised since her coronation. She passed away recently, she laid these eggs and specifically stated you take care of them. There is a ritual to hatch these eggs, when night falls you will be the mother of the dragons. The last remaining eggs.”
Your eyes widen, “Another ritual?” Already terrorized from the last, you simply can’t handle another. This round you know exactly what the ritual is, you’ve read countless of books upon it. A fire will be set, surrounding the eggs and you are expected to walk into it. You scoff, “Does this involve me walking into fire by any chance?”
Katsuki kisses his teeth, “Just a little, don’t worry you won’t burn.”
“That’s not how fire works-“
“That’s how the dragons fire for their mother works.”
Authors Note: Hey guys, short chapter but i’m back! So excited for the next this chapter was just made to fill some stuff in for the next, chapter ten has bakugou and Y/N moments and the dragons! Any name suggestions is welcomed, but this story is such a slow burn but we’re getting there!!!
"Guess I really shouldn't have watched all those slasher movies before this trip." He said anxiously.
You chuckled lightly.
"Yeah, that might not have been the smartest decision." You said. Midoriya also looked anxious.
"For some reason, I feel a little uneasy." He said. Bakugou looked back at Midoriya.
"Why?" He asked. Midoriya sighed.
"I-I don't know. It's probably nothing. I just have a weird feeling in my stomach, like," He sighed and paused, not knowing how to exactly describe the feeling. You looked at him.
"Like what, Izuku?" You asked. Midoriya looked at you and sighed.
"Like, something feels a little off." He said. You hummed and looked down at your hands. Kirishima looked at the green haired male in uneasiness.
"Uh, I think it might be the darkness outside giving you bad vibes. I'm sure the cabin will be nice and cozy, so once we're inside, everything will feel better." Kirishima said, giving Midoriya a reassuring smile. You nodded and smiled, looking at Midoriya.
"Eijiro's right, Izuku. Let's not worry about that right now. Everything will be fine once we get to the cabin." You said. Midoriya smiled and nodded at you. Bakugou growled.
"Cut it out with the superstitious crap. If there's anything in this forest, it should be scared of me." He said, huffing and crossing his arms. You chuckled at Bakugou. Kirishima and Kaminari looked at Bakugou.
"That's the spirit, I guess." Kirishima said.
"Uh, get it, I guess." Kaminari said. Soon enough, the bus pulled up to the cabin. It honestly looked like a large house then it did a cabin. The cabin had two stories to it, and it looked extremely dark inside. The bus came to a stop. Midoriya let out a breath.
"Well, we're here." He said uneasily. Bakugou growled, already standing up.
"Come on, move it you. I want to get out." He growled. You sighed.
"Okay, okay." You said, getting up and moving out of Bakugou's way. Kirishima stood up and stretched, groaning as his joints popped. He looked behind him at the others.
"Well, you guys ready to go?" He asked. You smiled and nodded, reaching up to grab your things. Two hands beat you to it. You looked beside you and saw Shinso.
"Here, let me get that for you." He said. He grunted as he lifted the bags and set them down on the floor. You smiled at him.
"Thank you, Hitoshi." You said. Shinso smiled at you and nodded.
"No problem, [Y/N]." He said. You looked at Kirishima.
"I'm ready. Right behind you guys." You said, grabbing your bags. One had your essentials; clothes for the week, tooth brush, toothpaste, toiletries and pajamas. The second bag had your Halloween Costume in it, which you still hadn't told anyone about. Bakugou glared at you all.
"Let's go, slowpokes." Bakugou growled. The doors opened, Bakugou being the first one out. Followed by Kirishima, Kaminari, Shinso and Midoriya. You and Todoroki were the last to leave. You were struggling with your bags a little bit, since the first one was kind of heavy. You were about to walk down the steps, when Todoroki looked at you.
"Oh, [Y/N]. Do you need help with your bags?" He asked. He was about to reach for one of them, when Kirishima beat him to it.
"I got it, Todoroki," he said. There was a slight edge to his voice, which kind of surprised you. Kirishima never sounded on edge, he was always cheerful. You decided not to think on it too much. "You already have a lot to carry." Kirishima said. Todoroki hummed.
"Oh. Okay." He said, walking down the steps and heading towards the cabin. Kirishima turned to you and held out his hand.
"Let me help you with that heavy one," he said. You handed it to him and he lifted it with ease. "After you." He said. You smiled and walked down the steps, this time, Bakugou didn't cut in front of you like he normally did. Midoriya looked around him in nervousness.
"It really is dark out here. I can barley see anything." He said. You hummed.
"I think I can help with that." You said. You lifted your hand, bending your fingers slightly. A small flame appeared in the palm of your hand, illuminating the area around you all. You closed your eyes and concentrated, trying to make the flame glow brighter so that it lit up more of the space. Bakugou looked up at the cabin.
"That's the cabin? The hell is it so big for? It's got two floors." He said. Kaminari nodded.
"This sucker's more like a house." Kaminari said, tilting his head to the side. Kirishima smiled.
"Well, I'm not complaining!" He said, clearly more excited than the rest of you. Shinso nodded.
"It does look a little old on the outside. Maybe it looks better on the inside." He said. Kirishima nodded.
"Yeah! Can't judge a book by its cover." Kirishima said. Midoriya nodded.
"Mm. Well, let's," before he could finish his sentence, the bus started to drive off, leaving the six of you alone, in the dark, with nothing but your fire to light the way. You all stared at the bus as it left, the headlights becoming dimmer and dimmer as it continued down the road. You blinked lightly.
"Uh, well, there goes the bus." You said. Midoriya looked at you.
"I guess we're alone out here now." He said. A shiver ran up your spine as an owl hooted in the dark night, making the atmosphere around you all seem even more eerie. Bakugou glared at everyone.
"You extras gonna stand out here forever, or are we gonna go inside? I want an upstairs room." Bakugou said. Kaminari smiled and looked at everyone.
“Ooh! Yeah, let’s go pick our rooms!” He said. You smiled.
“I just want to get out of the dark.” You said, looking around and behind you. The darkness seemed to be everywhere, as if there was something making it darker than normal. The six of your walked up to the door, guided by your fire. Todoroki pushed on the door, which didn’t open. Todoroki looked behind him at all of you.
“The door is a little heavy.” He said. Bakugou rolled his eyes.
“Move aside, let me do it!” He growled. He walked past Todoroki, and with a grunt, he pushed the door open. You closed your fist around the flame in your hand, extinguishing it. As you all walked in, you flicked a switch, and a light turned on. Your jaw dropped at the size of the cabin. Shinso’s eyes widened as well.
“Woah.” He breathed, his eyes darting around. The cabin was made entirely out of wood. A chandelier hung from the ceiling. A large, wooden staircase wound its way up to the second floor. Kirishima looked around in shock.
“This place is big.” He said. Bakugou grumbled, rubbing beneath his nose.
“It smells like shit in here.” He said. Midoriya nodded.
“It is a little musty.” He agreed. You opened your mouth and tilted your head back. You then let out a sneeze, sending a somewhat gentle breeze with it.
“A-Achoo!” You sniffed and rubbed at your nose.
//Not My Gif//
Everyone stared at you in slight shock. You looked around as if nothing had happened.
“The dust in here is crazy. I think I’m going to do some major cleaning tomorrow.” You said. Shaking himself out of his shock, Shinso smiled and nodded.
“Yeah. I’ll help you.” He said. Kaminari nodded.
“Yeah. I’ll help to.” He said. Bakugou sighed, holding his bag tighter.
“I call one of the upstairs bedrooms.” Bakugou said, heading towards the staircase. Kirishima looked at him and nodded.
“Oh same! I’m right with you, Bakugou!” Kirishima said, jogging after his friend. Shinso sighed.
“I’ll take an upstairs one to,” he said. He started walking towards the staircase, and turned to look at you. “Hey, [Y/N],” you looked at him. He nodded his head in the direction the other two had gone. “You want to come with? I’m happy to share a room with you.” He said. You smiled and nodded.
“Alright, I’ll take an upstairs room to.” You said. Shinso nodded.
“Well come on, let’s go then.” He said. Midoriya looked at the two of you as you climbed the staircase.
“We’ll take the rooms down here!” He called. You turned and nodded.
“Okay, Izuku!” You shouted back. You followed Shinso and found a good room to stay in. The two of you found a room that was pretty big in size, big enough to hold two beds. As you two were unpacking, Kirishima knocked on the open door. You and Shinso turned and saw the red head. You smiled at him.
“Hey, Eijiro. Do you need something?” You asked. Kirishima sighed and rubbed the back of his neck.
“Ah, hey, sorry to bother the both of you, I know you’re like, trying to unpack, and, you’re probably really tired, Shinso,” Kirishima said, making him look at the male. Kirishima walked further into the room. “But, um, about what Deku said earlier, about feeling kinda uneasy,” Kirishima said. He looked at you and Shinso. “Um, do you both feel that to?” He asked. You sighed and put down the clothes you were currently folding, resting your hands on them.
“To be honest,” you could feel the boys’ eyes on you. “I felt the same. I felt really uneasy as soon as we turned down the road to get here. I could feel my Quirk tingling, wanting to activate to protect myself and everyone else. It never does that unless there’s danger near by.” You said. You looked up at Kirishima and Shinso. Shinso hummed and sat on his bed.
“I’ve felt uneasy since we’ve gotten here,” he said, making the two of you look at him. “I don’t know how to explain it. It’s like, this feeling in the pit of my stomach, like I feel like something bad is going to happen.” He said. Kirishima signed and nodded.
“Yeah. This place seems a little off. Like, I don’t know how to explain it. It’s just, really, dark, and quiet.” He said. You three soon descended into silence, trying to think about what all of this means.
BOOM!
The three of you jumped, hearing a long booming noise. Shinso’s eyes widened.
“What the?” He asked. Kirishima looked at you.
“Let’s go check it out.” He said. The three of you raced out of the room. The others were walking out as well, they had clearly heard the noise. You looked over the railing at the others.
“You guys okay?!” You shouted.
“What was that loud bang?” Shinso asked. Kaminari looked at you, Bakugou now following after, and you walked down the steps.
“I heard that to.” He said. Midoriya looked at you all in surprise.
“Oh, that wasn’t you guys?” He asked. Bakugou growled.
“Who the hell made that huge bang?” He asked, clearly thinking that someone in the group was messing with you all. Kirishima shrugged.
“It wasn’t me. I was taking with [Y/N] and Shinso upstairs.” He said. You and Shinso nodded, confirming his story.
~~~
After Todoroki had told you all about a hatch in his room, where the noise had come from, the six of you following the half and half male to his room. When he pulled back the rug, sure enough, there was a hatch with a lock on it. Your eyes widened.
“Woah. This just got a whole lot more creepy.” You said. The others nodded, agreeing with you.
“It looks pretty locked up. There’s no way someone, or, something could have made a noise.” Shinso said. Kaminari shook his head, fear showing on his face.
“I hate this! This has nope written all over it! I’m going to bed.” He said, turning towards the open door. Kirishima turned.
“Okay, night man.” He said. Kaminari waved his hand, not giving a verbal response. You sighed.
“Maybe it was just something falling over, you know, after my sneeze. A breeze was sent out with it, which is pretty common, so maybe something just fell over due to a delayed reaction.” You said. Shinso signed and nodded.
“Yeah. Maybe.” He said. Midoriya and Kirishima agreed. Bakugou sighed.
“Get some sleep, extras. We got some cleaning to do tomorrow. This place is filthy and I’m not spending a week in this mess.” He said. Kirishima nodded.
“Uh oh.” You muttered. Bakugou turned and glared at Todoroki.
”The hell did you just call me?” Bakugou growled. Todoroki blinked.
“Bestie,”
“Don’t you ever,” Bakugou growled, cutting Todoroki off. “Call me that you Icy-Hot bastard. We’re not besties.” He growled. You started chuckling behind your hand, thinking it was hilarious, Todoroki's cluelessness and Bakugou’s temper. Bakugou glared at you. “Hey, what are you laughing at, huh?” He asked. You cleared your throat, trying to keep your chuckles down.
“N-nothing.” You said. Bakugou glared at you.
“You like giving me issues huh?” Bakugou growled. He narrowed his eyes at you. Your smile fell. Bakugou was angry now. You held your hand out, ready to activate your Quirk and defend yourself. “Well then, if you’re going to be a problem for me, I’ll be a problem for you to!” He shouted. He starred walking towards you. Kirishima got between you and him.
“Woah, woah! Hey!” Kirishima said. Shinso pushed you behind him. “What did they even do?!” Kirishima asked. “Calm down man!” He said, placing his hands in front of him. Kirishima only got in front of him because he could withstand Bakugou’s blasts and not get hurt by them. Shinso signed.
“I think we should all just, go to bed. It’s late.” He said. Midoriya nodded.
“Yeah. I think Shinso’s right. Let’s go to bed everyone. I think we’re all just, a little on edge. Maybe we’ll all feel better in the morning.” He said. Shinso turned to you and held out his hand.
“Take my hand, we’re going to our room,” he said. You were again oblivious to the jealous glares sent to him by the other guys in the room. He looked at Todoroki. “Let us know if you hear anything else come from the hatch.” He said. Todoroki nodded. Shinso then lead you out of the room and towards your shared room.
~~~
You sighed as you got into pajamas and crawled into bed. You didn’t realize you were shaking until you felt arms wrapped around you. With a slight gasp, you turned and looked at Shinso.
“You’re shaking,” he said quietly. You let out a shaky sigh.
“I-I guess I’m still kind of shaken up from tonight.” You said. Shinso sighed.
“You have nothing to be afraid of. I won’t let anything hurt you. Just close your eyes, and go to sleep.” He said. With a sigh, you closed your eyes and fell into a nightmare filled sleep.
~~~~
//Here is part 2. I hope you all like it! An update to, “I Love You” should come by tomorrow or later this week. After just turning 21, I have some chores I need to do around the house and I go back to work tomorrow, so I’m not sure when updates will take place. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this!//
+ summary: Hawks gets you a job as his hero costume designer. As he is preparing to go undercover he ask you for a big favor.
Genre: fluff, angst
Warning: n/a
“A little birdie told me you aren’t working here anymore.” Your work friend said hopping into your office as you were sketching.
“What I’m getting fired?” You said shocked.
“No no. I heard a pro hero requested you personally. I heard you are being transferred to their hero design agency. Again a little bird told me.” She said through gritted teeth pointing towards the window backing out of the office.
You whipped your head outside and saw Hawks outside waving.
“Oh dear god.” You swiped your hands telling him to leave. “Go, go.”
There was a knock on your office door you turned your head to see your boss standing there.
“I see you met your client Miss. Himura.”
“Regrettably so.” You sighed putting your hand to your forehead.
“The Bakugou agency handles all of Hawks hero costume designs, you will be transferred there.” Your boss explained. “Although I heard he was difficult to work with the last designers he made it rather difficult.”
The plural term of designer was supposed to make you nervous but you knew he was difficult you’ve had a conversation with him.
“Listen, Sir, yes I know Hawks and I know it’s a big deal that the number 2 hero asked for me personally. But please don’t take offense.”
“Miss. Himura I don’t take offense to it. In fact, I’m proud of you. Just know this office is always open for you if things don’t work out with that man.” He pointed to the window, Hawks was treading the air with a bucket of chicken.
He saw you looking at him and wave with a wing in his hand.
“Is your boyfriend always like that Miss. Himura?” Your boss asked.
“What?! Him my boyfriend? Not a chance in hell!”
“I only made that assumption because of the feather on the chain. It is the same color as his.”
“Oh. Well, he gave it as a gift, he is a family member's friend. Even though it’s hard to believe that Endeavor has any friends.” You mumbled to yourself. “I should pack my things I have a feeling that half of the bucket is meant for me.” You pointed towards the window.
You grabbed a box from under your desk and started packing up the items from your office and put away your tablet. You moved out of the office as quickly as possible trying to avoid Hawks.
You were nearly out of the building when you were about to cross the threshold of the door you were met with his bright cocky personality.
“Hiya Dove. Where are you going?”
“Don’t play coy Hawks, dumb is not a good look on you.”
“I thought I was a birdbrain, featherbrain, cuckoo, peacock, featherhead, flibbertigibbet..” He began listing off remarks you have said about him.
“Ok ok. So I do think you are an idiot but I know you aren’t. Idiots can’t be in the top 10 in hero society.”
“Isn’t your brother-in-law number 1?” He asked.
You half chuckled. “That is very funny.” You put down your box and tugged on the feather on your neck.
“Ow! Hey how did you- you made my feather into a necklace?”
You dropped down to pick up your box. “Like you didn’t know the slightest pressure on the feather and felt it admittedly. It was a quick process at home, you said if I was in any danger of using it. I can’t just leave it at the bottom of my purse.”
“Yeah, I guess you are right.” He said. “My feathers can carry that for you while we fly over to the Bakugou’s.”
“Fly?”
“Yeah it’s quick and we can’t be late for our meeting.”
“Meeting?” You asked still a little confused. Without wanting to continue the conversation Hawks took it upon himself to take the box out of your hands and lifted you into the air. “ahh Hawks I did not approve of this.”
“Chill out baby bird. We will be there in two seconds. It’s not like I’m going to drop you.” He feigned dropping you, you gripped him even tighter.
“Fuck you.”
“Aww is someone scared of heights, wasn’t it your idea last night that we fly home.”
“I’m now regretting that suggestion because now you will just do it all the time.”
“Oh, you think this is like our thing.”
“Our thing? There is no our thing. And even if there was not saying there is but if there were it would be me insulting you and you just always being cocky and flirty.”
“Come on Dove you like that about me.”
“I miss the Hawks from last night. Who was nice and honest.”
He laughed. “You like me both ways come on admit it. You like that we spar in conversation and you like that I care about you.”
“Do not.”
“Do too.”
“Do not.”
“Do too.”
“Do not—”
“We are here.” He said putting you on the sidewalk.
“Oh, the sweet ground I will never take you for granted again.”
“So no more flying?”
“Not even if I was bleeding out.” You said walking into the building.
“Mitsuki this is ___ Himura. She is a close friend of mine. I think she will be the perfect person for spearheading my costume details.”
“If she can get by your standards and the heroes commission Hawks I will happily take her on. You are as nitpicky as my son was at five.” She mumbled under her breath.
“Oh, you are Katsuki Bakugou’s mother. I knew you look familiar.” You said out loud then covered your mouth. “Sorry I didn’t mean to say that out loud.” You quickly apologize.
“I’m assuming you saw the sports festival.”
“Yes and no. My nephew is in the same class as your son. Yeah, the boy he nearly killed before winning.”
“Oh my god! I'm so sorry for my son’s unbridled determination to be number one.”
“It’s ok. Because of that Shoto started getting close with the family again. We started spending more time together. Plus I’ve met your son he said I believe ‘my cooking was subpar to Fuyumi’s.’ Which is a compliment because I nearly burned down my apartment once in the middle of the night because forgot to turn the oven off.”
Hawks groaned at that comment and thought to himself, ‘she really can’t take care of herself can she.’
“That son of mine really has no manners.”
You giggled. “Mrs.Bakugou you look young to be a mother especially to a teenager.”
“It is because of my quirk I secrete glycerin that keeps my skin young.”
“Wow, that is amazing.”
“You seem young to be an aunt and even in our business.”
“My sister and I have a 20 year age gap. I went to a prestigious design school that taught hero costume design at a college level for really intense students who wanted to get ahead start. I mean our world is teaching young children how to become children fair for them to teach the hefty amount of the next generation of costume design.”
“You are ambitious for a youngster.” She laughed. “I see why Hawks likes you. Let me show you to your office and you will have an assistant. Usually, new designers have to share their assistant but since you have a special assignment you have a private assistant.” She explained getting up from her desk.
“Please Mitsuki, I will show her I know where it is well enough.” Hawks said picking up your box.
“Wow, this place is bigger than my old office and my apartment. And look at this desk it’s amazing and the lighting. Thank you Hawks.”
He was smiling and leaning up against the big windows. “I’m glad you are happy. Listen we do need to talk.”
“Oh yeah of course Bossman.”
“I need to tell you something, the reason I took the other day off was that I’m going through a transition phase of a case I and Endeavor are working on. I’m going undercover with the league.”
You dropped into your desk chair. “You are g…going u..u..undercover.” You stuttered out as you swallowed a lump in your throat.
“Trust me everything will be ok. Everything will be followed by regulations. I do have a favor to ask.”
You crossed your arms and stared him down.
“Don’t look mad I haven’t even asked you yet. I just want you to housesit while I’m away.”
“Doesn’t an empty house, sit itself?”
“I have two cats and my best friend needs I don’t want to say constant attention. But yeah she needs it and you would be a good match for her.”
“You have a best friend?”
“Yeah, Mirko.”
Your face made an oh face.“You are friends with her the rabbit hero. Who is awesome and you are you.”
He grumbled. “If she is so awesome why don’t you have any costume ideas for her.”
“Because she doesn’t need them. Her quirk is about strength and durability. Her costume executes that. Besides yours just needs a few tweaks especially since winter is coming.”
“The winter costume I usually have is in my file there.” He pointed to the desk. “But you just switched jobs you can work on that another day. So will you house sit for me?”
“Where would I sleep?” You asked.
“I have a guest room. Just warning you Phoenix and Howl like to cuddle at night. Do you like cats? I forgot to ask.”
“Yeah, I do. Why do you like cats again?”
He pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed, “I was human before I was part bird and it is not like they hiss at me. I taught them to like birds and ironically hate rabbits that is why Mirko can’t do it..”
You stuck your tongue out at him. “But yeah I’ll do it. Because I know why you are doing this and knowing you, you probably come to my apartment and harass me about it until you leave. And on the day you would have to leave you would bird nap me.” You booped his nose.
“That has nothing to do..”
“Oh please, when you saw my apartment last night you looked so concerned. Like a baby that got left at daycare for the first time.” You mimicked his look. “If it makes you feel better I would happily do it for your sake of mind and the cats need somebody to cuddle with at night. Think of it as a thank you gift for the job. I should get to work.”
“Nope Mitsuki knows that I needed you for the rest of the day. She thinks we are looking at my costumes at HQ but in actuality, we are going to my apartment because of high security.” He said with a cheerful voice. “You need to be fingerprinted and background checked and get a special id card. And also get you well acclimated with my cats they have to like you.”
“We can take public transport and not fly?”
“Cross my heart and hope to fly.” He smirked.
“Don’t joke about that. Come on let us go already.”
It has been two weeks since Hawks had asked you to house sit. He was still preparing things got you.
You felt your phone vibrate on your desk. As you were in the middle of drawing.
“Hi, birdbrain.”
“Stop calling me that. I’m technically your boss now, you shouldn’t do that.”
“I don’t respect you so it doesn’t matter and you would never fire me.”
“Oh, I wouldn’t?”
“No because of you fire me you would be firing another designer that would be your 11th in the past six months no company, not one designer will want to touch you with a ten-foot pool no matter your hero ranking. That and you like me too much. And Phoenix and Howl like me a little bit better than you.”
You heard him grumble on the other end.
“Okay, ‘Kay listen pack your stuff you are taking a half-day. Wait outside a car will come and you are moving in today.”
“What about my-”
“I kind of sort of broke into your apartment and moved everything already in my apartment.”
“If your home is an apartment then my home is an outhouse.”
“It is an apartment.”
“You live in a penthouse. Don’t try and argue. You have three bathrooms, an office, two balconies, a giant hall closet, and a laundry room.”
“You are bragging about my own home to me. I know what it is. Yes, it is technically a penthouse but still also an apartment building.”
“Alright, I get it. I’m going I’m going.”
“Hiya Phoenix and Howl.” You exclaimed leaning down on the floor petting their heads gently.
“Took you long enough to get here.” Hawks said from off the kitchen-den balcony.
“I had to get your ‘under cover’ villain's design.” You said tapping the box next to you on the floor. “Your daddy can be so dense sometimes.”
You felt a feather slap you in the face.
“Don’t call me dense Dove.” He growled.
“Open the box I’m kind of excited.”
He opened it, and he held the pieces out. He was genuinely impressed it was a completely diffident color scheme. Darker colors that stuff made him look not so approachable.
“Now the shirt is a bit of a tighter shirt but the material is a bit thicker and fire-resistant because of that burning guy.”
“It’s long-sleeved.”
“You have two. One is long-sleeved and the other sleeveless. Also, your goggles are now purple and you have this new material that is more flexible on your cargo pants. And more of an athletic jacket. Sewn into the jacket is a tracker plus if you move up to 70 mph in the air in the night sky you blend right in you would be invisible to the naked eye. So how did I do boss man?”
“This is impressive. I’m used to being a jokester and over cocky and kind hero that everyone wants to come up to. With this look, I might be able to look like a villain.” He laughed.
“Yeah just give them that dead look you give villains. You look so creepy when you do that.”
“I don’t look creepy.”
“Look at the mirror and pretend someone you care is being held hostage or something.”
He rolled his eyes but he indulged you.
“See you look dead inside. It gives me the chills.”
He turned his head to you and gave you a puppy dog look.
“Shoto has that look too. Or did like a few months ago before his frozen heart thawed.” You said in an overdramatized tone. “It’s ok to have that look. It strikes fear in your nemesis and gives your supporters hope that you can take the bad guy down.” You told him squeezing his shoulder blades giving him an encouraging smile.
He felt his heartbeat a little faster even swell, and his wings started to shake a little.
“So..uh you remember all the rules?”
You thought for a moment remembering every little detail Hawks told you he even pop quizzed you a few times leading up to this moment.
“Get up at 5:30 to feed Phoenix and Howl. Then do a little morning exercise and/or activity outside with them on your bedroom balcony lock after use. Make sure to give them a toy and as I am leaving to go from work. Not only do I lock the door with my key I lock it with my special keycard and fingerprint. Take the car service into work and check the I.D. and the driver to make sure every single time it is Suga. Do the same thing coming home. If I need groceries to text your assistant and she will deliver them to the apartment herself with her ID. Make sure I get confirmation that she was in the home. If Mirko wants to hang out she must come over here no outdoor excursions and if I feel I’m in any danger call her and the heroes commission. Have the shades drawn at night and make sure everything is locked before bed. Lastly, make sure Phoenix and Howl are nestled safely in bed and have access to my bathroom in case of their own bathroom needs.”
He smirked. “Ok, you passed my final test. Just in case you forget. There is a laminated reference sheet on the coffee table, kitchen counter, magnet on the fridge, taped in the glass wear cabinet, their food cabinet, one on the desk in your room and taped to your ceiling as well.”
“A little overboard?”
“Not when it comes to their and your safety __.” He grabbed your shoulders staring at you. “If I get compromised I need to know that you are safe. Of course, heroes commissions will tell you but I have these percussions not only for myself but the safety of others in my life. Just so you know the study and my room can turn into a well-armored panic room if need be. And if you are in any danger use the feather system it works. Please do not try and defend yourself you are very precious to me Dove.” He kissed your lips very lightly but affectionally.
Before you could even respond he took the box you had given him and said his last goodbyes. “I have to be going I’ll lock up on my way out and there are leftovers in the fridge. Stay home tomorrow and meet my assistant she is coming by with a week's worth of groceries. I’ll see you on the other side Baby Bird.”
It has been six months living in Hawks home and you had gotten rather used to the everyday routine of living under his strict rules.
Every day Phoenix and Howl are a joy. You even have a folder of photos and videos of them on your phone for when Hawks comes back so he can see what his feline friends have been up to.
Although having your monthly family dinners taken away from you was a drag. But FaceTiming your niece and nephews made up for it. You tried once to talk to Endeavor to see if he heard anything about Hawks but he shut you down saying it was confidential.
Mirko or Rumi as she liked to be called by her friends which she said you were!! Had visited at least 5x a week. It was nice to have that company she was so awesome even if the cats didn’t like her. You would watch trashy shows and movies some nights, have little spa nights together and even talk about her heroine days.
However, it was pretty lonely living in Hawks home without Hawks.
Every now and then you would clean up a little and find a feather. On your really emotional days, you cry a little. You never heard from bird brain. But that is a good thing right? That means his undercover work is going well that he is safe.
But then why did it bother you so much? Maybe it was because before he left he kissed you affectionately like he was never going to see you again. And the longing stares he gave you as if you didn’t notice while he joined the Todoroki family dinners. And him always being worried about you and being treated like you were made of glass by him.
It felt nice to be cared about. To matter to someone. Your parent's concern was always on Rei and her quirk-arranged marriage and their grandchildren. Then you were constantly blamed by Endeavor that it was your fault Touya’s body couldn’t handle his quirk. A battle with your own quirk and it not matching with your own body killing you if you used it incorrectly.
You longed for Hawks to be back already. Even if that meant moving out and only having to see him for those dinners and design meetings.
Was that even true though? He did kiss you. But was it even supposed to be romantic? He left you confused.
You hated to admit it, but on really bad nights you sneak into his room and put on his shirt, and sleep in there. And sometimes when sleep evaded you, you take either your own feather or the ones you have found and stroke them lightly. Knowing he can feel the sensation of your lingering touch.
You hoped he secretly thought about you too.
You and Rumi had gone to get ice cream on a, fortunately, she had a day off so you can spend the afternoon with her instead of late nights. She had gotten rocky road in a cup, you had gotten chocolate cookie dough in a sprinkled waffle cone.
“Rumi how have you known Hawks?”
She licked her spoon before answering your first question, “A few years. We debuted around the same time and we are the same age. Why are you asking?”
“Has he ever had a girlfriend?”
“No. He never has. Hawks from his childhood to now has been working hard to be the best hero he can be. He was put in a special program when he was a kid to my understanding. He tried explaining it to me but you know me in one ear out the other. Why are you asking?” She asked smirking.
“I think I might like him. For a while when I only had to see him when he came over to Endeavors for dinner. All I thought of him was a rather annoying and overly flirty new hero who might have risen to the top too quickly. But after getting to know him, he isn’t that at all. We had been hanging out and talking so much that I got to know him. Now all I can really think about is him because I’m staying in his home, surrounded by his things, I can’t even talk to him to know if he is ok, and the fact that he kissed me before he left. He didn’t even give me a chance to respond.”
She dropped her spoon on the table as you took a bite out of the ice cream embarrassed.
“My best friend kissed you and you never told me?!”
“To be fair I had only just met you after he did it. And it wasn’t like romantic. It was a goodbye kiss.”
“‘Goodbye kiss’? ___ there are two types of goodbye kisses. There are smothering kisses where it is overwhelming, the person practically shivers their tongue down their significant others throat. They are supposed to make up for all the kisses in the relationship. Then there are soft ones, that are just like a peck nothing overwhelming so it’s not all you think about. It’s supposed to make up for all the kisses not given just in case something bad happens.”
“Number 2 I guess. Rumi what if he doesn’t come back?”
She stabbed her ice cream. “Don’t say that. He’s smarter than he acts.” She took your hand. “He will be fine and then when he comes back you can confess to him.” She said smirking hoping to lift your spirits.
All you did in return was give a little chuckle while eating your ice cream.
“We should get going back home.” You told her.
It had only been a few weeks since you had your confession to Rumi that you had feelings for Hawks.
You were pulling an all-nighter on drawings and designs. With Hawks being gone you offered your services at U.A. helping in teaching support course classes. Even helping the designers that help make the winter costumes for the hero students.
It was getting hotter at night in the apartment you opened the windows in your room a crack. You had your standing desk with your night lamp all set up. You went to take a little break, you made yourself a small cup of hot green tea. You were walking back to your room stretching and cracking aching bones of working all day.
When you got in the room the drawings were on the floor.
“Shit.” You whispered as you put the teacup on the nightstand bending down picking up the papers. “Stupid wind.”
“I thought I told you to lock the windows at night Dove?” You heard a voice from behind you speak.
“Hawks?” You turned around to see the bird hero in the bed blending in with the night. “What are you doing here?”
“It is my home.” He chided back.
You walked over to the windows and shut them. “You couldn’t come in through the front door?”
“Was planning too until I saw the windows open.” He sat up from the bed.
“Are you home home?” You asked placing the papers back on the desk.
“What happened to your neck?” He asked.
He had been referring to a bandage on your neck. You had been stretching yourself possibly too thin. Your quirk activated on its own and ice burns had formed on your neck and your arms.
“Just a little accident.” You laughed it off. “Hawks don’t worry about it. You didn’t answer my question.”
“Yeah, I’m back. I did my job undercover, thanks for the fire resistance clothes that helped a lot. Don’t tell me not to worry about you.”
You huffed a little. “Maybe I stretched myself too thin, I’ve been working on some extra projects. I think I passed out at my desk at U.A. Shoto found me and got me to the nurses' office there. They said I needed rest.”
“Why aren’t you listening to them?”
“Because I need to get these things done.”
“Your mental health is more important than some assignments.” He rubbed your shoulders.
“Why did you kiss me before you left?” You asked crossing your arms.
He cleared his throat and moved away from you afraid we’re uncomfortable around him.
“Just in case.”
“Just in case you died? Come on Keigo be honest.”
“Yeah in case I died. I really like you ___. You make me question my ability to be a hero. I know I’m reckless about my own life when I’m out there but for some reason when I think about you I’m trying to be careful as possible because I know you need me.”
“You shouldn’t do that. Those people need you more than I do.”
“Why can’t you accept that someone cares about you!” He exclaimed grabbing your shoulders. “Damn ___.” He huffed.
“I never said I didn’t like you. It’s just weird. I’m used to passing by everyone’s radar. I’m just a blip in their life. I don’t matter to my parents, my extended family I’m just a kid to them. Then you came along, I just don’t get it.”
“What don’t you get?”
“Me. Of all people me?” You asked.
“Why does it matter. To me, you matter. Do you like me too?”
You swallowed and scratched your head, turning away. “I..I think I might. I missed you a lot while you were gone.”
He pursed his lips. “Yeah, I know. Playing with my feather at night and I’m guessing you found the ones I shed because sometimes I could feel you playing with more than the one.”
You laughed embarrassed you began to rub your eyes.
“I want you to stay here. It is much safer than where you lived before.”
“What would that mean for us?”
“I want to take it slow. You can stay in this room. We can work it out what we are as time goes on.”
“I think I can live with that.” You leaned up and peck his cheek. “You should go shower you smell horrible.”
“And you should get to bed.” He flipped his wrist around to see the time. “It’s already past midnight. Why are we always more truthful past midnight?”
“Nothing good happens after 11 pm is what I’m told.”
“Nah not with us.” He laughed walking back towards the doorway. “Woah this place is so clean. Cleaner than I’ve seen it.” He shouted waking down the hallway.
You laughed pulling the sheets back to get comfortable for the night. You felt your feather stroke your cheek. As you were laying down a bunch of them came above your head making a heart shape.
“Keigo!”
“Ok, ok, I get. Going to shower you going to sleep.” He shouted back defensively calling back the feathers.
You rolled over. “Jesus what have I gotten myself into.”
