Song fic for Bakugo, 'Victorious' by Panic! at the Disco which reminds me of him. I think, right now, he still has a lot to learn. When your mom thinks you're a spoiled brat... Anyway, it happens at/after graduation from UA. He's 18/19 and though he's matured, maybe there's still a few things he can learn. Also, his language has mysteriously cleaned up. LOL *spoiler warning* If you only watch the anime, I WILL spoil. Sorry. Honestly, the manga is fantastic, go read it too. Uh, obvs, I own nothing except a '05 VW Jetta.
Graduation
Tonight we are victorious
Champagne pouring over us
The mousy principal droned on. Too bad it was the middle of the day, or I might be able to catch a little shut eye. I took a deep breath, and let my eyes wander, looking for our valedictorian, Yaoyorozu. She wasn't sitting in one of these stupid metal chairs, so that meant she was next. Great. Another boring speech.
I tugged on the arm of my uniform, glad that today was the last day I'd have to wear the damn thing. It was feeling a little small lately. I snuck a look at Uraraka, who was smiling, fingering her diploma. Her uniform freshly pressed, she looked like the world's most wholesome commercial for dry cleaning.
Midoriya sat on my other side, his green eyes leaking tears that splashed unashamedly on his jacket. His diploma was already rolled and sealed in a little document case. Mine, on the other hand, was folded inside my jacket.
I contemplated what was going to happen in just a short while. Alliance Heights would have a roaring party tonight. It wasn't just us, the students in Hero Course 'A', but all the friends we'd made over the last three years. Even some of the morons in 'B'. But, I was looking forward to just one more tradition. During the party, I was going to take Uraraka aside and give her my button. I twisted it in my fingers, knowing that it would be the work of a half second to twist it off and tell her that I wanted her to stay with me.
The principal quieted, and we all clapped politely as Yaoyorozu took the podium. I put on my best paying attention face, and allowed my mind to wander again. This was my last chance. Anything could happen between now and tomorrow. The simple fact was, I felt more ready for the League to pop in than I did facing a girl who never tired of smiling for me.
Later...
The music was loud, Jiro running her computer like a well paid DJ. There were a few of us dancing, more were talking and laughing in small groups, the members shifting like clouds. I flipped a few more takoyaki out of the pan, and someone whisked them away before I could snag one. Resignedly, I poured more batter.
"Kacchan," Midoriya leaned against the counter top, "thanks for the food."
"Che," I snorted, "Will you ever stop calling me that? We're gonna be famous heroes, and if the news gets ahold of that old nickname, I'll kill you."
"Vintage Katsuki!" Eijiro walked in with a wide smile, "Been awhile since I heard a death threat." He reached out, snagging a slice of pizza, "You been hiding out here for a reason?"
I rolled my eyes, but Midoriya sobered, "I was. I..." He paused, taking a deep breath, "I wish Toshinori-sensei could have been here." I bowed my head, All Might's death had come as a shock to almost everyone. "I did have something for you, Katsuki. And Uraraka-chan, too. From All Might."
"Hmm?" Midoriya shoved a letter into my hand. "What is it?"
"Open it later, okay?"
Kirishima hardened his hand, plucking a fresh ball out of the pan. He flicked the pizza crust into the trash and popped the takoyaki into his mouth. "These are great, you know? If the whole bad-ass hero business falls through, you should start a restaurant." He ducked the punch I sent at his head, but not the body shot. "Uhg!"
Midoriya clutched his side laughing, and I turned out the stove top flipping out the rest of the balls, grabbing two for myself before Eijiro ate another and some random from another class stole the rest.
"Seriously, though, we should be mixing! Almost everyone is leaving tomorrow, and I don't know about you guys, but..." Eijiro grinned, "Maybe it isn't manly, but I'm gonna miss the hell out of you guys."
I slowly chewed my last ball, "Nah, but it's okay."
Midoriya nodded, "We will meet up anyway. I mean, heroes work together all the time." He gave his famous smile, "Did you get your angency call back yet?"
"I promised my parents I'd stay with them for a month while I re-apply. After finals, I think I can get into the top tier agencies in Tokyo." I shrugged, "Maybe out of country, too. I got a couple of letters after the Sports Festival from Korea and the United States. A couple of outfits in Europe, too. I heard the pay is phenominal."
Kirishma whistled and Midoriya's eyes widened, "Wow, Kacchan. I didn't know you even thought about leaving the country."
"Oh." Kirishma frowned, "That's great, really. I, uh, thought about that, too. I mean, I got a phone call from an agency in Russia who wants to fill out a national team. I just..."
"Don't get all sentimental." I rolled my eyes, "Get outta here, go kiss a girl, get a glass of champagne."
Midoriya nodded, "Yeah. Yeah, let's go party! What about you, Kacchan?"
I cut my eyes toward the party just out of sight, "I'm gonna pack." I straightened, "See ya tomorrow." I walked out of the kitchen area, though to the main room, looking for Uraraka. If I was going to move out of the country or to Tokyo or any other grand plan, at the very least I wanted her to know how I felt. It was now or never.
I saw her, animatedly talking to some other girls. I snagged her arm, pulling her behind me like a child's toy. "Oh! Ow, Katsuki-kun!"
"I gotta talk to you."
She regained her footing, "You could have just said something." She looked around, I was towing her toward the hall with the elevator banks. "Where are we going?"
I stopped, the darkened hallway feeling like an inadequate shield. "I don't know what you think about me, but..." I reached up to tear off my second button, "I think I like you."
AN/ Apparently, the giving of the second button is a Japanese graduation tradition. It was so darn cute, I couldn't not add it! So! Reviews please! Tell me what you think. Please remember this story takes place in the future, the kids are growing, maturing, and no one is like they were at 14 (thank god) as they become older.
