"Thirty-Minute Intermission. All students return at quarter of. Thank you for you co…"

Bakugo didn't give a damn about much these days. Of course, becoming a hero was important, but all these rules and regulations were such a drag. He already had to sit through these practicalities and lessons for 3 months with Todoroki and loud mouth, but he didn't know how long he could last.

But then he thought about that damn nerd, and All Might and his words. He definitely had some catching up to do.

Bakugo sighed. "Yo, Icy Hot." Todoroki looked up from his book to see the blonde boy looking at him, minus the usual aggressive face.

He seemed more...tired ...than usual nowadays.

"Be back by quarter of, right?" "Uh, yeah." Todoroki closed his book and got up from his seat. He could use a bit of a break himself. Like he realized during the exam: the reason he was in this mess was no fault but his own. He assumed Bakugo knew that much already- it was clear Yoarashi did. But still, something was off about the explosive boy.

"Good." Shoto was brought out of his thoughts by the rustling of Bakugo hoisting his bag over his shoulder, voice low. "I'm gonna take a walk, I'll be back."

Where their 3-month hero exam courses were held weren't too far from U.A, more so their dorms. However, it wasn't the farthest either. But that was the issue. Bakugo's mood was far in the trash, and although taking it out on familiar faces didn't bother him, the last person he wanted to take his frustrations out on was-

"Baku~!" Bakugo nearly fell over, being greeted with an overly-excited hug from behind, followed by a strong kiss on the cheek. He gently pulled the soft pair of delicacies from around his waist, only to look down and gaze into the most beautiful eyes he'd ever come to know.

Mina Ashido's eyes.

"Damn…" Bakugo thought to himself. Just not right now, he wasn't in the mood right now. And talking about his problems was something he didn't usually do with words, ironically. Nonetheless, wearing "masks" was something not even some pros were as good at, as he expected she'd pull something like this.

"Hey."

...some pros.

"Pfft, what was that? Didn't you miss me, even just a little?" Mina teased, tapping his nose with a delicate finger. Bakugo scoffed, looking anywhere other than her captivating orbs.

"Hey, you never look away from me unless something's wrong…" Mina tilted her head in confusion. She was still getting a feel for his aneurysms but connecting Bakugo's dots was always a slow process to say the least. Especially for Mina.

"...wait a sec, something's wrong! What's wrong?" Bakugo just put his hands in his pockets and turned around, continuing to walk down the hallway. "It's nothing, I'm fine. Just gonna go for a walk, ok?" If anyone in their class had known how soft Bakugo's voice could get, they'd melt. Fortunately for Mina, she was one of the few who he spoke to with such kindness.

"Oh! Um...I-I'll go with you!" She quickly caught up to the boy and held his arm, the affectionate action causing blush on the blonde's face. Still, there was too much on his mind for him to return the emotion. "Katsuki, what's the matter?" Ashido said cutely-yet-upset. "I told you, it's nothing. W-what are you even doing here Raccoon Eyes? Aren't you far from the dorms? And you're still in your uniform." "It's not the farthest in the world, silly. I just came here right after class, and before you say anything: no, no one knows where I am." She hugged his arm tighter, fingers running over the fabricated muscles.

Of course, she wanted him to feel better, but the pink girl found it getting harder and harder to stay away from the boy. She knew they weren't official quite yet, and Bakugo cherished his privacy above many things. But at some point, Mina Ashido managed to melt her way under The Katsuki Bakugo's skin, and he hated it. She was the only one who could make him weak like this, blushing and nervousness as his arm constantly brushed against her voluptuous chest. And she was the only one who could get away with coming out to see him like this.

"Besides, I know how much you hate these classes. I just wanted to brighten your day was all. Sorry, I should've-"

"Stop being cute."

Mina's eyes widened, as she felt her skin grow an even brighter shade. "Sorry, it's a little difficult for me." Bakugo scoffed again, a small-yet-definite smirk creeping up his face. "See, there we go!" Mina teased, looking up at Bakugo, who only kept his eyes in front.

She wanted to do more for him, she felt his stress. She hated seeing people like this, Bakugo especially. He was prideful and wouldn't let anyone know how hurt he was inside until it spilled over the brim. And she knew how well he was at bottling his emotions. As the two walked past what appeared to be locker rooms, she knew just what to do.

She stopped, her hands sliding down to his wrists as she pulled him to a halt. "Come with me." There was a dash of mystery in her voice. "What are you-" "Oh, just come on!" She was playful above all else. In the instances where Bakugo was found to be serious, Mina just simply didn't give a damn. She pulled the explosion boy off his feet and practically dragged him to the female locker room.

Bakugo couldn't get over how soft her skin was. Her quirk worked wonders for her: She very rarely wore make-up, and never applied much when she did. Honestly, she didn't have to. To him, Mina was the most attractive girl in the class. As they continued to stammer, Bakugo's gaze landed on the girl's hips. Her uniform complimented her curves to no end, and her skirt was teasing him, ruffling in the rush they were in.

Not to mention Bakugo had the pleasure to get all too acquainted with Mina's hips, as well as the rest of her body. So, by the time she sat him down on a polished wooden bench and leaned into him, it became clear what her intentions were.

"H-here Ashido!? Are you nuts!?"

"Nooo~, I'm Mina." There were times he wished he had a remote for this girl, as she giggled in his face. She began to rub her palms over his shoulders, sliding his backpack off his body.

"Baku, relax..." There it was again, that damned "Baku" nickname she'd gotten accustomed to. Mina's voice grew soft and hushed, Bakugo couldn't believe how fast she could go from cute to down-right sexy. "I already know the only people here are you, your instructor, and-"

"Your damn boyfriend."

She really wished he would lay off with that for once.

"Stop it! You know I didn't come here just to hear that a thousand more times! I came here for you..." Despite the cupping of his face, Bakugo could sense the irritation in her voice. Seeing her mad was different, it was like seeing repressed emotions spill out of someone. Mina didn't get mad. But like the good, Bakugo tended to bring the bad out of her sometimes, and really get on her nerves.

He grabbed Mina's waist and pulled her closer, causing her to fall into him and she wrapped her arms around his neck. They shared a brief, passionate kiss, which startled the butterflies in Mina's stomach. Even though it wasn't the first time, each of their kisses always felt like it; she was still a schoolgirl losing her mind as she got some attention from one of the varsity football players.

"Sorry...just have a lot on my mind is all." Bakugo admitted. "Well, you know you can talk about it." Mina pushed the locks out of her lover's face. She may have had the Acid quirk, but it was Bakugo with the power to melt her. Every little thing he did sent shivers down her spine, she truly couldn't get enough of him.

"'You know' I can't." Bakugo said, frustrated. Mina knew talking about his problems was, to him, a sign of weakness. Midoriya brought that out of him on multiple occasions, he didn't plan on there being anyone else doing so.

"Oh yeah?" Mina climbed into his lap, straddling him. He always forgot this side of her, she could take over in an instant and he would never see it coming. As Bakugo had sides of himself he didn't show many, Mina did too.

She snatched Bakugo's face again and placed another kiss, this one stronger. Mina tilted her head, they found themselves in sync, and Bakugo's senses were exploding. Their eyes were low, he found himself lost in Mina's golden beauties. The smell of mint mixed with...was that Violet Bomb (he knew her perfumes better than anyone)? It was captivating, but not as much as the feeling of the girl sucking on his lips or running her fingers through his messy hair. Then Mina started to buck her hips, earning a deep groan from the boy beneath her. Unable to resist, Bakugo's hands instinctively slide up from her thighs to her waist, earning himself a moan.

"God, I love that…" Mina thought to herself. That grip that he had was so intense, it always sent spirals down her core. Bakugo returned the favor, releasing the kiss with a *pop* of her lips. Winning was everything to him, so the hungry look in Mina's face was a good sign.

"Mina, who was this supposed to be for again?" he teased, nibbling on her neck as she unbuttoned his uniform.

"Shut up..." she said breathlessly into the air, he was going after her sweet spots and she was starting to lose it. "Or you won't get your surprise." That devilish smile appeared, and Mina loved it. Because it was a signature smile, his smile.

They looked into each other's eyes for a moment, Mina smiling at Bakugo lovingly. "Y'know..." she spoke real quiet- Bakugo hated sentimentals, but Mina only talked about these kinds of things if it was important. "I would've never expected us to...you know, be making out in a women's locker room almost a whole year ago." "Where's this coming from?" He never stopped caressing her outer thighs, somewhat distracting her from her point.

"It's just…"

"Oh, come on, you're acting like that damn nerd! Just spit it out."

"How did I end up with someone like you?"

A statement like that would normally sound harsh, but the way Mina avoided his gaze, looking at the ground as her hands mindlessly played with the baby hairs on the back of his neck, he knew.

She didn't think she was worth his time at all.

Sure, not too much time had passed since they first started taking steps towards a relationship, but that didn't mean she always had to become so giddish around him. Mina Ashido was known for her bright personality, always cheery- one could even say obnoxious. A slacker in academics, yet always striving to become a hero just as much as the next guy, if that, more. And like Bakugo, she was always up for a challenge.

However, all of that disappeared when she was around him. Bakugo saw sides of Mina that she probably hadn't ever shown anyone. It was like a weakness…huh.

Suddenly the dots started connecting for Katsuki...

He realized he too grew weak around her…

Bakugo stared up at the ceiling lights, the buzzing of the electricity taking him back in time. "How it all started, huh...?"

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