Bakugou

As if the night wasn't screwed up enough, the damn bulbs ironically exploded from the excess energy, creating a spectacle of crystals that increased the number of injuries, and all because of that idiot, who was gazing at me with superiority from the shadows, and although my closeness to Shoto was known to be a sensitive issue, it was not by far the misfortune of having to share a roof with a psychopath. Without evidence, we would only alert him to make his next move, but ignoring his confession was not an option either.

Shoto lay reclining a few feet from me, presumably asleep after being medicated, while the rest of the boys improvised futons in the common area.

I was groggy from the severe migraine taking over my senses, overwhelming me with unanswered questions: how many other attacks had he been involved in? Would there be more accomplices in this same room? If so, how would we know? What would be his next move? I hated this feeling of helplessness and frustration that numbed my body, I felt that my every movement of my body was monitored by invisible and unpredictable eyes.

However, I must admit that I was grateful I fell asleep after the medication, waiting to wake up and that this never happened.

The next day, after the corresponding repairs, we were confined in our rooms on the orders of our professor in charge while the site investigations were being carried out, but I felt that I was going to go crazy within those four walls. My mind wandered between the conspiracies of a damn jilted grape and the emotional instability of one of the most important people to me.

Classes resumed normally the following day, and although it seemed that everything was calm, there was a tense atmosphere, reflected in the elusive glances of everyone. The absence of mind control due to a cold only made me anxious, although considering the misunderstandings they have had before, I had a hard time believing the stupid grape and him were allies, unless that performance was nothing more than a smokescreen ... I hated feeling like this!

It wasn't what I wanted, but we were against the clock. With my usual character, no one would suspect that I made me throw the bicolor books on the floor. While his expression was unchanging, I hoped he could read my intentions through my eyes.

And relieved that its density wasn't an obstacle to deciphering the message underlined in my history book, once I was in the warehouse for the training equipment, I took him inside trying not to be heard. It felt like months had passed since we were alone together, but far from being a comfortable situation, it was extremely unpredictable.

Looking into his eyes, with dark circles whose cause could be wakefulness or sadness, I discovered how weak I am when I am with him, but it wasn't the time to falter.

– We must do something about it. We don't know what else that damn grape is capable of doing – moderating my voice note, while he clung onto himself, as if he wanted to keep united, and that was when something broke inside me. – We will get out of this – holding his face, alone to see that two tears flowed from his eyes

– Katsuki… – clinging to me – I don't want to lose you… – he said between sobs, resting his head on my shoulder, while my breathing felt heavy.

– That will not happen ... – I didn't know how difficult it would be, much less how happy it would make me to be with someone who went from being my rival to someone who occupied my thoughts at all times, but what I am sure is that I won't separate from him as long as what we feel is mutual. – Shoto – I had my hand on the side of his face, stopping the descent of the tear on his cheek. – We should talk to him… – His breathing quickly hitched and I knew he was experiencing an anxiety attack. – Shoto, we'll be fine. I will be with you, regardless of the result ... – taking his hand and taking it to my chest, as I did that time in his room. – Together we are stronger. – And little by little his breathing became regular.

Like him, I also felt insecure and exposed, feeling like thousands of thoughts with hypothetical scenarios crossed my mind once our closeness was known, but it was much worse to be under the yoke of that idiot.

His hands were pinned to the fabric of my back for a few minutes, before it parted to bring our foreheads together, while the only audible were our breaths and the cool breeze outside.

For better or for worse, his old man had been trying to get close to him for months, but that didn't rule out that his reaction might take away or enhance his advances, if there were any. We had to act quickly because, being at the mercy of someone who was capable of premeditating a blackout out of mere resentment, it was a situation to say the least, dangerous and disgusting. Damn!

The two days before the weekend were almost impossible to tolerate, but once he called his father on Saturday morning, I knew there was no going back and despite our fear, we both knew it was for the best. A few meters from the cafe, his feet were awkwardly advancing, but once I teased him with the wool cap on his head, showing him the best smile he could conceal, his steps became more confident.

The man had not noticed us, as he was staring outside and his hands holding a steaming mug. He himself had arranged to meet at one of the most exclusive cafes in the city and, although I didn't like these kinds of presumptuous places, perhaps it would help to mitigate any possible fuss, whether caused by him, or by me.

Seeing him wear casual clothes didn't make him look so intimidating despite the scar that now decorated his face, and yet Shoto's breathing was audibly strong.

– Remember I'm with you – I said with my calm voice, which I secretly knew he liked, just to see him blush.

When the old men saw me, he pouted trying to justify my presence, however, he was interrupted by a waitress who, after a gesture to move away, only left us three figures that couldn't be more disparate.

– I heard there was an incident in the dorms – yes, that's why we're here. – I wonder when they will let such incidents pass ... – If I hadn't known their background, I would say that his concern for his son is genuine.

– That isn't the subject for which I called you – and then his eyes fell on me again.

– Proceed – I would say that he sounded condescending, but seeing his features I understood that equanimity is genetic

– Lately you have expressed your interest in us getting along better, and that implies that you know me a little more ... – he looked away, letting out a sigh – These last months at U.A. I have managed to share with people whom I can call friends, my conviction for being a professional hero is much clearer than before ... – his voice was distant – but I still have to deal with the shadow of your intentions to become hero number one ... – I could see his muscles tense, and in my attempt to comfort him, the voice of the oldest of the three forced us to look at him

– And I want you to be – I felt like never before the need to detonate the whole place – but not at the cost of your well–being – for a moment, his peaceful countenance reminded me of the bicolor

– I hope you hold your words from now on – his voice was serene, unlike his hands, which trembled nervously under the table. I laced my fingers with his, and although the contact startled him, his hand now rested quietly on mine.

– To be honest, I don't know how possible it's that your son is number one while I occupy that place – his brow furrowed, and even a small flame was visible for a few seconds – but I'm sure he will be happy, regardless of his position. – I turned around to discover that his heterochromatic eyes rested on me – As long as there are those who care about him, he'll be fine – my chest felt warm. Until now, we have never given a name to the unexpected connection that has only strengthened over time, becoming an essential part of our daily lives since our mutual attachment was inescapable.

– Yes, I can have an idea by seeing who accompanies us

– Katsuki is more than a friend to me – and this time his hand secured mine, intertwining our fingers

– I'm glad they are so close and that...

– We are a couple – I announced fixing my eyes on the big man. It seemed like his eyes were going to pop out of their sockets and I was only predisposing myself for the worst.

– I imagine you mean ...

– We are in a relationship. – And nobody would imagine that I would be able to gesticulate the words that would remove him from all doubt. – We're boyfriends. – I'm not sure if Shoto's shock that I could feel run through my arm was because it was the first time, we gave it a name to our connection or because of the face of the man in front of us.

– What…?

– If you want us to get along better, you have to accept this part of me. Because being with him makes me happy. – and, since we arrived, it was the first time I saw him smile.

– This was definitely the last thing I imagined when you asked to see me ... – He was visibly uncomfortable – but it'll take me time to process this statement. – I would like to think that I did not care, but the firm grip of the boy next to me made me reconsider any comment.

– I'll be with him, whether you approve or not – he sentenced.

– If that's all for today, I'll retire. – The man pronounced sharply, moving away from us.

Moments later, Shoto dropped his head onto my arm, breathing hard. I leaned against him, bringing my available hand to his cheek.

– I told you that together we're stronger. – staying a few more minutes like this before leaving that place.

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That night, as in the previous ones, we had quietly decided to keep our distance, and I didn't think that I would miss the ice cube that the bicolor calls a bedroom so much, but I did. I wished I could sleep with my arms around him, but we both knew this was for the best. How ironic, we are officially a couple and now is when we are most apart.

With the exams only in the next week, my mind kept wandering about what I should do, with no apparent response.


The internal conflict of our beloved explosive.

Fact # 69

I liked thinking about the problem of making these types of relationships known and their assimilation to those closest to them.

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