Midnight Revelations

A sappy fluffy Bakudeku soulmate AU

It was going to be an exciting moment in Izuku Midoriya's life. Not only was he turning 18 and becoming an adult, but it was the one time in his life that his soulmate would be revealed. It was a mysterious phenomena that no one had ever been able to solve. That on a person's 18th birthday, the world freezes and only you and your soulmate are left untouched for 24 hours.

His girlfriend of two years, Ochaco Uraraka had planned a big party in their dorms, even inviting other students and friends to atttend. They had assumed and hoped, that at the stroke of midnight they would be left unaffected, confirmed that the love they shared for one another was true.

There was always the chance they could be wrong but Midoriya felt in his heart that Uraraka had been born for him. They were perfect for each other in so many ways. Similarly, sweet in personality with a passion for helping others. He could understand her, and she him in an unequivocal partnership. Of anyone in this world, she knew him better than any other.

The minutes tick down in the room, all assuming the inevitable. Their friends counting as Midoriya holds Uraraka in his arms.

He stares down at her with a smile. Even though butterflies twittered away in his stomach, Midoriya tried not to show any anxieties. "I love you," he whispers, willing away the fears.

She smiles. "I love you too," Uraraka whispers back.

A chorus of raised voices surround them. Midoriya holds his breath and closes his eyes.

"Midnight!"

Silence… Dead silence.

Midoriya didn't even need to open his eyes to know something had not gone as planned, for he could feel Uraraka's stiff body under his touch.

"What the fuck!"

Three words break the void and sends a strange chill racing through his body. He knew that voice better than any other, and it was the last person he would have even expected. "Kaachan…" Midoriya breathes out as his eyes open and falls upon the only one left unfrozen.

'No, no, no!' Midoriya clutches the sides of his head. His mind is reeling, his fears… he steps away from the frozen Uraraka. 'It can't be true! Those were just childhood feelings it couldn't have been real!' It was admiration not love. As kids he'd looked up to Bakugou because he was stronger, faster, popular, especially once his quirk had come in. "It wasn't love…"

But here was the confirmation.

Bakugou walks up and snatches Midoriya's hands away from his face. "Damn right it's not!" Except the instant he touches Midoriya's skin something new happens.

A spark of electricity zaps them both and suddenly… suddenly Bakugou is seeing Midoriya in a different light. The one person who probably knew him better than any other in this world. Who was just as powerful and shared a passion for saving others. Their personalities were the complete opposite and yet… "Perfect…" Bakugou mutters.

"Balance…" Midoriya finishes. He gasps. "I've always known…"

Bakugou's voice falters, "and I always ignored it…" He'd never wanted to believe the emotions Midoriya would create in him. He'd convinced himself that his childhood friend was trying to make him weaker and so anger replaced his true feelings.

But this was confirmation.

"Izuku, I…"

Midoriya's eye flash wide! Bakugou has never, ever used his real name, let alone his first. Even Uraraka still called him by his last name. The rush of emotions from that simple honorific… But still, didn't the man loathe his existence?

"Kaachan, w-we don't have to… I-I mean, so what if this means we're soulmates, we can still choose other people."

Bakugou doesn't know what to say. He had surprised himself by using Midoriya's first name like that, but it just came out. But instead of responding in kind to the endearing gesture, Midoriya was trying to push him away!

He growls and tries to step away. Midoriya grabs his arm, and Bakugou batts it away. "Fuck off Deku! I get it you want Gravity Girl not me, so whatever!"

The tears brimming in Bakugou's eyes takes Midoriya by surprise. He'd assumed his long-time rival would prefer a way out of this situation. He grabs Bakugou's wrist forcefully this time. "Kaachan I'm sorry! You've hated me all these years, so I didn't think…"

Bakugou scoffs, "You never think Izuku."

There it was again, Midoriya's first name rolling so easily from the man's tongue. "Do you…" he couldn't finish the question, but it wasn't necessary.

"Ugh, do I gotta spell it out for ya, nerd!" Bakugou was holding back for sure, but the tips of his ears were turning pink and didn't go unnoticed by Midoriya. "We both know it's only pointing out what we've known for fucking years."

He clasps Bakugou's hand, "so, you do love me?"

"Yeah, and?" Now the blush has spread from his ears to his cheeks. "Don't be getting all big headed now."

It's Midoriya's turn to turn bright red. "I-I won't Kaachan."

Bakugou sighs, "and stop with the Kaachan! Just call me Katsuki from now on."

"Katsuki…" Midoriya's smile brightens as he sounds out the name. But it quickly falters when he sees the frozen Uraraka. "This is gonna break her heart." He still cares for her and it pains him to think he'll be the one to hurt her.

"She'll be fine," Bakugou groans, "she knew this was a possibility."

"But still…"

"Look, make up your mind Izuku, is it me or her?"

Midoriya takes a deep breath. He knew what his heart wanted. "It's you."

"It better be, nerd." Bakugou grabs Midoriya's face and crashes his lips against the unsuspecting young mans.

"I love you Kaac..Katsuki."

"Yeah," Bakugou grumps, "love you too, Izuku."