The next week carried on with patrols, paperwork, and arrests. Behind the scenes however, the group of friends worked hard to get paperwork submitted to the hero's union to get Red Riot in the top 10 heroes in Japan. By Friday, the team had Todoroki's recommendation alongside 2 other hero agencies recommendations. Kirishima couldn't believe it was happening. He was a little nervous about forcing his way into the top 10 but he worked so hard to be where he was. And Bakugou was fighting alongside him. Deku avoided the pair at all costs during that entire week. The week ended on Friday for the two. Somehow, they got the weekend off. It must have been Todoroki. He knew what was going on and felt bad for the couple. He knew Deku was being inappropriate to them.

"May I come in?" A voice said from the doorway of Bakugou's office. He looked up from his last piece of paperwork to see Shoto himself.

"Of course, what's going on?" Bakugou asked, raising a brow.

"I just wanted to discuss something with you." Shoto said, coming in and closing the office door for privacy. He took a seat at the chair beside the desk.

"Shoot." Bakugou said, giving his full attention to the other pro hero.

"I've been thinking about what Momo told me on the situation." Shoto began. "With you and Deku… I just wanted to say I am so sorry you are being targeted. It is not fair. I am the same… I am with an unranked hero and we are praised around here."

"Come on icy hot…" Bakugou sighed. "It's not that big a deal I'm not scared of princess Deku. We are getting it handled. Plus, Creati used to be a top 10 hero."

"Yes well… unfortunately that was short lived." Shoto said. He looked sad at that thought. "It is ok… Momo is alright and came to terms with it. And soon she won't even be on patrol duties."

"I speak for me and Kirishima when I say we hope the best for you and Creati." Bakugou said. "If you need anything please let us know. We may not be the closest, but we are happy for you."

"That means a lot Bakugou." Todoroki gave a small smile. "I hope that recommendation letter helps Kirishima. And please… enjoy your weekend off."

"Thank you for that by the way." Bakugou gave a sinister smirk. "I have some great plans for Kirishima."

"Well please… don't keep the poor man waiting." Todoroki laughed. "Head home. We have it all set here." Todoroki stood up to leave. "I will also tell Deku to back down a bit."

"Thanks, icy hot… see you Monday." Bakugou said. Todoroki gave a curt nod and headed out. Bakugou finished his papers and went down to the lobby area to wait for Kirishima. He cracked his knuckles impatiently. He had a ball of anxiety roaring around his stomach. He had big plans for this weekend, and he couldn't wait to execute them but that would be tomorrow. First, he had to get his boyfriend off the clock.

Kirishima came in about 20 minutes later, covered in dirt and sweat from patrol. He sighed in relief as he entered the cool air conditioning of the agency. It was so hot out already and it was barely even summertime. He had arrested 3 villains that day, all for petty things like attempt at robbery and things like that. He saw his partner in the lobby waiting for him.

"Hey babe did I keep you waiting long?" Kirishima smiled.

"Yeah now come on and let's get you home. You're gross." Bakugou teased. Kirishima clocked out for the day and pouted.

"I'm sorry! A villain tried to flee, and I tackled him in a dirt lot. He tried to fight me off and I got super dirty!" Kirishima pouted. Bakugou raised a brow at some of the dirt on the front of him. It was in his shoulder supports and a different color… almost shiny on the black fabric. He felt the spot softly causing Kirishima to jump back in pain.

"You got fucking hurt, didn't you?" Bakugou asked. Kirishima's face turned red.

"Just… lightly stabbed." Kirishima admitted. Bakugou gave an annoyed look.

"Jesus… come on let's get home I'll take care of it." Bakugou said. The two walked home, Bakugou in a pissy mood now. Kirishima felt bad… he didn't want his partner to worry it didn't really hurt him. Plus, it was an occupational hazard for them anyway.

"Sit your ass on the couch I'm getting the first aid kit." Bakugou said. He disappeared in the back room, discarding his gauntlets and gloves on the office floor. He returned to the living room to see Kirishima obeyed his orders. Kirishima took off his ruined shoulder supports and to show a small stab wound on his shoulder.

"Why didn't you harden and avoid this?" Bakugou asked. He started cleaning the dirt and cleaned the wound with alcohol.

"Tried… I don't know why my quirk failed." Kirishima sighed. "I told you it was a light stabbing I'll be fine."

"Shut your ass up." Bakugou said flatly. He cleaned the wound up and covered it. "There. Go shower and I will wrap it better once you're cleaned up."

"Hey." Kirishima tilted Bakugou's chin. "I'm sorry Katsuki I didn't mean to get hurt."

"I know. That's why I'm taking care of you. Now go shower you're filthy." Bakugou kissed him gently. Kirishima smiled and got off the couch. He took a long shower to wash away the stress and the day's work. When he got out and dried off, he met his partner in the living room and got bandaged up.

The next day, the pair slept in for the first time in ages. With no alarms set, they stayed in bed till about 10am. Kirishima was first to leave the warm hold of his partner. The pair slowly got around and got ready for the day.

"Hey babe… are you up to going to dinner tonight?" Bakugou asked. "And maybe a walk after?"

"Of course, what's the occasion?" Kirishima asked.

"It's our first weekend off in god knows how long. And I want to show off my handsome man." Bakugou teased.

"I can't wait." Kirishima smiled warmly.

The couple spent the day cleaning the apartment and getting ready for their date night. Kirishima dressed up for the occasion. Bakugou did say they were going to someplace nice. Kirishima tied his hair back into a loose braid down his back. He dressed in black dress pants and a bright red button up shirt. He was sitting on the couch tying his boots when he heard a thud followed by the groan of his partner. Kirishima jumped up, startled. He ran back to the bedroom.

"What's wrong?!" Kirishima asked panicked. Bakugou was laying on his back on the floor. He apparently had fallen off the step ladder trying to get something off the top shelf in the closet. Kirishima helped him up off of the floor.

"Sorry didn't mean to scare you." Bakugou sighed. "I was just trying to get something off the top shelf."

"Love you know you're too short… why didn't you just ask me?" Kirishima asked.

"Don't worry about it I'm fine. Let me finish getting ready." Bakugou said. Kirishima nodded and headed back to the living room. Bakugou came out 15 minutes later. He was dressed in black dress pants and a black dress short. He had an orange vest with dragons on the sides. His hair was slicked back on the sides, giving his shorter hair a nicer look to it rather than the messy style he always did. Kirishima jumped up and kissed him instantly.

"God damn you're beautiful Katsuki." Kirishima grinned as they parted.

"Come on… lets head out. I have a hot boyfriend to show off." Bakugou said, taking his partners hand. The couple went to dinner at a nice restaurant across town. It was nice and peaceful for them, only getting bugged by a couple of kids who were fans of them. After their wonderful dinner date, they went to a park by the river.

"Do you remember this place Eiji?" Bakugou asked. They reached a bridge in the park. Across the bridge about 2 miles down was UA high.

"Of course, I do. We came here the day before senior year ended. I told you that I loved you for the first time under here." Kirishima smiled. "It was also our 8-month anniversary."

"You do remember… then we went back to the dorms and had great sex." Bakugou teased. Kirishima blushed heavily.

"It was pretty good sex for inexperienced teenagers." Kirishima laughed. "It's much better now…"

"Damn right it is… especially because we both have grown. Not just our muscles." Bakugou grinned.

"You did… I didn't." Kirishima blushed. "I may be taller and more muscular, but you are definitely… blessed… down there."

"I don't know your dick I still pretty fantastic." Bakugou shrugged. He took a seat on the bench beside the bridge, looking out at the water. It was a clear night out… not too hot for once this summer. Bakugou thought back to 5 years ago, when they were just teenagers in love sitting in the same spot. He could practically picture the younger version of themselves sitting in the exact same spot talking about their future, the creation of their dream agency, stressing about final exams and so much more. But most of all, Bakugou remembered how he knew in that moment 5 years prior he looked into Kirishima's eyes and realized that was the person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.

"This is wonderful." Kirishima sighed happily, pulling Bakugou's hand into his lap and holding it gently.

"You know… I've been thinking about something Eiji." Bakugou started.

"About what love?" Kirishima asked, perking up and looking at his partner.

"So Deku doesn't approve of us… but is ok with icy hot and ponytail. So, what's the difference between us? Besides the whole sexuality stuff." Bakugou asked. Kirishima shrugged.

"No idea…" He said.

"They're married." Bakugou said. "It was an argument he used against me. I've been thinking about it when we had our friends over but didn't want to throw it out there."

"Kats?" Kirishima asked confused.

"I've been in love with you for years now and I don't want anyone else. I want you to be a top 10 hero like you deserve. I want you to be happy. I…" Bakugou took his hand and squeezed it tight. "I wanted to ask you this for the past two years but was too scared. I didn't want to lose you but now I have the confidence." Bakugou got up from the bench and kneeled in front of Kirishima. He pulled out a box from his pocket he opened it to show a silver ring with orange, red and black accents in it. "Eijiro Kirishima, will you marry me?"

Kirishima's face went hot. He couldn't believe it was finally happening. His throat was dry, and he felt like crying he was so happy.

"Of course, Katsuki… Of course, I will marry you." Kirishima finally pushed out. Bakugou instantly kissed him, holding both his cheeks. Kirishima moaned softly into the kiss. He felt the hands leave his face and slip the ring on his finger.

"I love you so much Eijiro." Bakugou murmured softly, leaning his forehead against his partners.

"I love you too Katsuki." Kirishima smiled warmly. "You're not marrying me because it'll shut Deku up are you?"

"Fuck no… I'm marrying you because you're the only man I ever want to be with. I'm marrying you because you make me the happiest man alive. I'm marrying you because you are my soul mate." Bakugou said. "Never think that. I love you so fucking much that when you're away it physically hurts. And now you're gonna be my husband… not just my boyfriend."

"Does this mean we have a wedding to plan?" Kirishima asked.

"No… we have the best damn wedding of the century to plan. We can get the paparazzi on us instead of icy hot and ponytail." Bakugou grinned.

"I absolutely can't wait." Kirishima kissed him passionately.

"Come on… lets go have hot adult sex. I got something else too. Which is what I was hiding in the top of the closet." Bakugou gave a devilish grin. He pulled his partner up and the pair walked him. Kirishima had a permanent smile on his face. Engaged… he was finally engaged to the love of his life. He couldn't believe it was finally happening.