Sorry it took so long for this update! I'll explain more at the bottom.


Chapter 10: I wont be leaving any time soon.

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It's been about a week since the carnival. Ever since, Bakugo and I have become connected by the hip. We don't mean to be clingy but we somehow end up doing everything together. Prepare for school? Together. Lunch? Together. Train then eat dinner? Together. We had become the "Beauty and the Beast" couple on campus. It hadn't occurred to me how much time we were spending together until after morning class, Mina caught me in the hall.

"Uraraka!" She hollers as she jumps on my back and hugs me. "We miss you~...". I quickly make her weightless, using my quirk, so we dont fall over.

"Get off my back!" I say as I try to pry her off of me. The effort is wasted, my attempts only make her cling harder. I exhale in defeat. "Who misses me?", I ask in resignation.

"Me! The girls! Iida and Midoria too! Well I'm guessing about those last two but still!". She hops off my back and slides in front of me. "It's great you've got a boyfriend now-"

"We haven't really-"

"But-", she interrupts, "you cant hang around him all the time. You need to spend some time with us peasants."

"Peasants?" I ask, obviously confused.

"It's a joke~. Ya' know, cause Bakugo is King-Explodo-Murder and when you get married you'll be the queen!". A grin spreads across her face, showing how proud of herself she is at her joke.

"Mina," I grab her by the shoulders. "we are not going to get married any time soon."

"You didnt completely shoot down the idea though." She smirks.

I shove my hand into her face and push her away. "You're impossible. But I understand what you mean. I'll come eat lunch with you guys and tonight we can have movie night in my dorm, ok?"

She jumps up and down and lets out a squeal. "Yay! I'll text the group chat. I have to go get some stuff but you go ahead and meet the rest of the girls."

I head to the cafeteria and sit with the girls instead of my usual spot with Bakugo.

Momo: "Oh! Mina texted that you were coming but I wasn't sure.". She scoots over and pats the spot next to her. "C'mon, lets eat.".

Me and the girls start talking as we eat when Hagakure lets out a slight 'eep' noise. Everyone's eyes move to behind me. I'm about to ask what theyre looking at, but then he starts speaking.

Bakugo: "Hey..." I turn around to face Bakugo. "I got worried when you didn't show up.". He starts rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.

Jiro: "Sup.". She gives him a nod and he does the same to her.

Mina comes up to the table and sits between Hagakure and Tsuyu.

Mina: "Look what I got!". She empties her bag onto the table with a flourish, revealing all sorts of home baked sweet rolls*. "Sato taught me how to make them! These are fresh, baked them last night!" She smiles. Her smile fades a bit after she finally notices Bakugo over my shoulder. "Oh. I see Uraraka invited her boyfriend."

Tsuyu: "No, he was just worried when she didn't show up.".

Mina: "Ah, I see...". she sits there for a moment, an unreadable expression etched onto her face. The weird expression on her face reverted back to normal just as quickly as it came. "Well the more the merrier! Bakugo, you should join us. Although I only made six rolls sadly." She gives a fake pouting face. "Too bad, there's only enough for us girls."

Bakugo: "It's fine. I don't want one anyways. Not very hungry today." I see Mina's face twitch as he takes a seat next to me. "Hope I dont bother you guys too much by being here."

Jiro: "Maybe things will actually be interesting around here with you." She laughs. "Girls are weird.".

We sit in silence for a few minutes but it feels like forever. The tension in the air is so thick you could cut it with a knife, though I'm not sure exactly why. After a few more moments, Mina starts handing out the bread she made.

I bite into it and though it's delicious, something about it is off. I ignore it though and offer some to Bakugo. "This is really good! You should at least try some." I say, pulling off a piece for him.

Bakugo: "Oh... Thanks.". He takes it and tentatively nibbles on it. After tasting it, he pops the rest into his mouth. "It's not bad but it's a little dry for my preference.", brushing some stray crumbs off.

Hagakure: "Well it wasn't made for you.".

Bakugo shoots her a glare but softens when I touch his arm. He mumbles "Sorry." but I doubt anyone else heard it.

Jiro: "So Bakugo, ever heard of that really old pre-quirk band walk the sun? You know, the one's that sang 'Be quiet and dance'?*"

Bakugo: "You too?! I never thought I'd meet another person that knew about them!"

They start talking animatedly and soon everyone joins in. Even Mina seems to have warmed up a bit. Well, everyone but Hagakure is joining the conversation. After the fun has died down, we all sit there in comfortable peace.

Bakugo: "Well, I'm just glad Uraraka here-", he nudges me. "- is ok. Honestly this ended up being a lot less unbearable than I expected. I still wish I had been told before hand though."

Hagakure: "Why do you care?"

Bakugo: "What?". His face that was just laid-back is now serious. "What did you say?"

Hagakure: "She's her own person and can eat with her friends if she wants. She doesn't have to stay with you twenty-four-seven.".

Bakugo: "That's not what this is. I just got worried when she didn't show up because no one told me. Is this because of the bread?"

Hagakure: "Oh so now she has to tell you everything?"

Bakugo: "That inst what I-". I can tell he's getting frustrated. "I'm not like that. You're twisting my words! Uraraka likes me so why cant you just trust me? We were all just talking and having a good time.".

Momo: "Maybe it's best if we all calm down..."

Hagakure ignores Momo and continues with her rant.

Hagakure: "Trust you? Trust you?! I know you're type. Bad boys think they can do whatever they want! They think girls are nothing but tools, not to mention you're violent. Why would I trust a monster?" She asks in disbelief.

He sits there a moment without a word, his face having gone blank. 'Oh no, why'd she have to say it like that...'

.Bakugo: "Well then, I'll go if I bother you that much." He stands up from his seat. "I thought we were all just having a nice conversation. I was just trying to get to know my...", He pauses, "Uh... Uraraka's friends better. Whatever, fuck this. This is all bull anyways, I should have known I couldn't be accepted so easily." He walks off and doesn't look back.

I slam my hands down on the table. "Why the hell did you say that?!".

Hagakure: "I'm not gonna apologize for saying the truth. He's rude! Look what he said about Mina's bread! He puts on a nice act around you I guess, but he's dangerous. They should expel him and be done with it."

Mina: "She has a point Uraraka... I mean I guess I could have done better with the bread, but he didn't have to be so blunt." I'm about to say something but then Mina continues saying, "I don't like the guy, but I must admit he isn't as bad as I thought.".

Jiro: "You guys shouldn't be so hard on him. The bread was dry. Hagakure says she wont apologize for saying the truth so why should he?"

"He isn't a monster, and he isn't dangerous. Contrary to what he seems, he's human and has feelings and has empathy just like us. I can't believe you though. Talking shit about stuff you don't even know."

Hagakure: "Look! He's even rubbing off on you, and not in a good way! Why do you even defend him?". She mumbles under her breath "All because you like the dude.". Crossing her invisible arms.

Mina: "Well I guess movie night is off..."

"I'd defend him whether he was my husband or my worst enemy! You have no idea what you're talking about!"

Momo: "Uraraka... I-"

The bell rings, signaling we need to go back to class. I stomp off towards the classroom but to my surprise, Bakugo isn't here yet. The rest of the class slowly trickles in but still no sign of Bakugo. Aziawa opens the door and Bakugo comes up behind him.

"I need to get to my seat." He says.

"And why werent you already here?" Aziawa asked as he stared Bakugo down.

"I was taking a shit!" He growls. "Can I just go sit down now?"

"Fine."

The class is high-strung. Even those that weren't at the lunch table with us seem on edge because of the coldness of the room. At long last, class comes to an end after what seemed like forever.

Bakugo is the first out the door. I sit at my desk, trying to figure out what to do. 'I can't pick between Bakugo and my friends...'. I'm about to leave when I feel a tap on my shoulder.

Izuku is sitting on the desk next to mine. "You look sad. Penny for your thoughts?" he asks. "We are friends and I don't like seeing you sad.".

"Just... Stressed I guess." I answer. "Why does everything have to be so complicated?" I groan.

"Is it about Bakugo?" I nod in agreement. "Ah I see. I'm guessing something happened with him and one of the girls. I'm thinking... Hagakure?" He tilts his head waiting for confirmation.

"Well yeah, how did you know that?" I ask.

"Well for starters I heard Mina talking about it on my way back from lunch." He laughs in attempt to brighten the mood. "That's too bad. Though, I still like you, I understand now. I don't need you."

I lay my head on the desk. "Gee, thanks."

"No no! Not that.". He gives a nervous chuckle. "I mean, I don't need you, like Bakugo needs you. I grew up with the guy and honestly, I haven't seen him so happy in a long time. I don't know how but you seem to bring out his good side.".

"Thanks Izuku. But what do I do?". I briefly explain the whole situation. "... So how can I fix this without someone getting hurt?".

"Hmmm." He strokes an imaginary beard. "Well Hagakure will get over it eventually. I think the best thing you can do is just be there for him. Like I said, he needs you. You make him a better person.".

"Thank you.". I stand up with resolve. "Actually, I have an idea.".

I go to Bakugo's dorm room and bang on it yelling "Bakugo! Get your ass out here.".

I hear him shuffle a bit before opening the door. "Since when do you swear? Makes you kinda scary...".

"That's the point, dummy. I knew you probably wouldn't come out otherwise."

He seems a bit skeptical, almost as if he knows I'm planning something. "What did you want angel-face?"

I blush a little. We're dating now! Why am I still like this?! "W-well... I wanted to cheer you up so..." I reveal the giant tub of ice cream as well as a few PlayBox games from behind my back. I was saving for a special occasion, but I figured this was as good a time as any. "You don't have Cubecraft or this version Call of War, right?". I say with a grin.

Slowly but surely a smile creeps up on his face. "Alright alright." He wraps me in a warm embrace. "You're the best, round-face."

He opens the door for me to come in. "So what do you want to do first? Game's or ice cream?"

"Hmm... I think game's would be best. It's too early for ice cream." He offers his hand. "Lemme put that in the freezer before it melts." Nodding at the bucket of ice cream.

I hand him the bucket and walk over and pop the game in. "I wanna play Call of War first, is that ok?", I ask.

"Only if you don't mind losing!", he states as he sits behind me on his bed. "Or we can play against the system, then I can protect you." He smirks.

"Fat chance! I'm a bit rusty but I'm also a pretty good player." I beam. I sit down on the floor in front of him. "I bet I can beat you at least once before we switch games!".

"Oh it's on!"

At first I was still getting used to the controls a bit, after a few rounds I started getting my groove back! The battle was tense, seeming to be evenly matched. We were neck and neck but at the last second I gained the last tie breaking point.

"Yes!" I pump my fist in the air. "I won! I hope you aren't too mad I beat you." I turn around and face him expecting him to be angry or dissapointed. Instead, I find him grinning at me like a mad man. "What's with the dorky face?"

He slides off the bed onto the floor behind me, wrapping me in a back-hug."It's just. I'm really glad your here. I thought you'd go off with your friends instead...". He shrugs. "Didn't think you'd come to cheer me up, that's all."

"What? And leave you alone?!" I ask in disbelief. "You're important to me, I wont be leaving any time soon." I turn so I'm sitting sideways in his lap. "I Promise.".

Looking at me adoringly, he softly says "Ochaco...".

He leans closer, I close my eyes accepting his kiss. His lip's are warm but also slightly chapped, making the kiss rough. I wrap my arms around him, deepening the kiss. My heart starts beating faster, it rings in my ears, he can probably hear it too. After an eternity, but also only a moment, we break apart. Both of us breathless and as red as a fire hydrant.

"I-." He starts, face still not fully back to normal, "I'm so lucky to have you as my... Uh..."

"Girlfriend." I say for him. Leaning into his chest, "I'm lucky too... Katsuki.".

His face once again goes red. All too quickly, he out from under me and gets up. "Uh, so ice cream right? It's hot in here, are you hot?" He goes and grabs the ice cream as well as bowls for the two of us. He brings over our bowls, as he's sitting down he gets a call.

"One second." He holds up a finger to me as he answers. "Yes mom? Yeah, I do have a girlfriend now..." His face flushes a little. "Wait, why do you keep thinking I'm gay?! I was never dating Krishima!".

I chuckle a little, envisioning their conversation. My laughter dies down as I notice his face pale.

"You... You what?!... Oh, yeah... alright, I'll see... Bye mom...". He ends the call.

"Katsuki... What is it?" I ask, growing increasingly worried.

He scratches his neck. "My mom, uh, wants me to visit this weekend."

Confused, I ask "Whats so bad about that?"

He looks at the floor. "She wants, only if you're ok with it! She wants me to bring you too...".

I'm meeting his parents already?! This isn't exactly something you can say 'no' to, but isnt this a little soon?! "Yeah, sure." I say halfheartedly. I'm meeting his family this weekend. Crap.

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Chapter 10. End


*Yes, sweet roll's is a reference to Skyrim. Deal with it.

*Walk the moon Shut up and dance ref!

A/N 2 reasons this update took so long.

1: I was busy with a few art projects (You can see them on my instagram! Account in BIO (Shameless plug) ).

2: Because, as sad as it is, next update will (probably) be the end of the story. I wanted to make sure I got everything planned out, now I just have to write it. Thank you all for reading this though! I also have a few extra's I will post after the ending.

Bakugo: "Does this mean you're going to stop making our lives so complicated, Des?"

Nope! Not gonna happen Murder-face. The story may almost be over, but I still have a lot in store for you guys!


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