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The next couple of days drove Ayako absolutely mad. Suddenly, she had random people at her school acting as if they'd been best friends forever, doting over her relationship with Bakugou. When you're the number one at the sports festival, it must give you a lot of recognition. When Ayako caught the recording of the end that Bakugou's mother recorded, she laughed hysterically at the chained up and flailing spikey blond. She sighed sitting in her desk, head resting in her hand. Everyone was murmuring about the U.A. sports festival and who their favorite up and coming hero was. It was all anyone was talking about.
"Ayako-chan!" One of the popular girls called out, strutting her way over to Ayako's desk. Ayako arched her eyebrow, slightly annoyed at this newfound attention. "So what's Katsuki Bakugou like? He was so fiery at the festival, is he just like that for show?" Ayako mentally sighed.
"Nope, he's always like that."
"Really? How long have you known him?" The girl sat in the desk in front of her, turned around in the seat so she could listen. She was wide-eyed, dreamy smiled, and everything that Ayako couldn't stand.
"Almost 2 years." She mumbled, avoiding the girl's gaze by looking out the window.
"Wow, you are so lucky! He's mega cute. If things don't work out let me know, I'd take good care of him." She giggled causing a few other girls that began to surround them to giggle. "I mean, honestly it probably wouldn't work out between you two anyway." Ayako's brows furrowed but she said nothing. This girl was getting on her last god damn nerve.
"Yea for real, he's a super hottie and super strong and you're just so bland." Another girl chimed in. "You wear so little make up; the poor guy probably has a hard time staring at you." The girls giggled profusely. It was hard for Ayako to listen to, mainly because she felt they were probably right. Maybe she should wear a little more makeup and try to look better for him now that he was so popular.
"The only girls he'd have a problem looking at are girls like you. He chose Ayako for a reason; do you really think he'd give a shit about ugly personalities like yours?" Ayako stared at Ren in surprise. He was…standing up for her?
"Oh, look at that, suddenly a change of heart for the guy who decked you in the face and embarrassed you at school?" The main girl smirked and rolled her eyes.
"The difference is that I respect him now considering the lengths he's gone to not only to protect someone he's cared about but also to prove how good he is with his quirk. It's called maturing, something you don't seem to know how to do." Ayako giggled now, shaking her head at Ren.
"Excuse you? I am very mature and very well versed in rough guys like Katsuki Bakugou, at least with me he wouldn't be bored." Ayako sighed loudly, finally fed up.
"Do you even play video games?" The girl looked at Ayako like she was out of her mind.
"Hell no."
"Do you like overly spicy food?" She shook her head and gagged.
"Well, that's two of his favorite things you wouldn't be able to deal with." Ayako laughed. "And that's just the tip of the iceberg. I bet you'd cry the first time he yelled at you calling you an idiot." The girl looked at Ayako nervously. "I also bet that the first time he listened to you speak, you'd piss him off so much he'd actually do everything in his power to make you cry purposefully."
"He's not like that, there's no way. You're just lying because you don't want someone better swooping in and stealing him from you." She growled. Ayako rolled her eyes and shrugged.
"Suit yourself. I dare you to try when he comes by later on." The girl blushed nervously.
"He's coming to the school again?" Ayako nodded, fidgeting with her pencil.
"Yep, just to pick up little ol' me. But if you want, I'll give you a head start, and you can try and get a word in with him." The girl's eyes lit up.
"Don't regret that decision, I promise he won't resist me."
"If any guy here can resist you, I bet it'd be no issue for Katsuki Bakugou." Ren stated simply making a few of the guys chuckle along with Ayako. She growled furiously, stomping back to her seat.
"You didn't have to defend me." Ayako looked over at Ren who blushed, scratching the back of his head nervously.
"Yea well…someone's got to have your back when he's not around, right?" Ayako arched her eyebrow curiously.
"Really, why the sudden change?"
"I um…" He avoided eye contact, clearly embarrassed, "I'm kinda scared of the dude." Ayako giggled and nodded. "I mean, I've always wanted to be your friend, but when I saw him on tv, that raw power was seriously frightening. I can't hold a candle to him."
"You're damn right you can't." Ayako agreed, smirking at the embarrassed Ren. "Want a do-over?" He stared at her surprised and nodded warmly.
"I'm sorry for being such a douchebag to you." She smiled.
"Thank you for the apology." They both chuckled as class started. Ayako noticed the rude girl constantly glaring over at her throughout the day, quickly looking away every time Ren caught her. This must be what it's like to have such a popular boyfriend. She smiled to herself every time that word crossed her mind; boyfriend.
Lunch time was no better, but thankfully, her newfound back-up kept the snarky, drama starters at a distance. She could deal with the glares and whispers, but anymore confrontation would dictate that Ayako would end up acting like Bakugou and losing her shit, and that wouldn't be pleasant. She rather liked being the mellow, loner-type far away from all the petty crap. It wasn't until gym class that Ayako had an issue. The girls circled her in the locker room, angry still from that morning.
"Listen here you little bitch…" the girl growled getting in Ayako's face. Ayako arched an eyebrow, genuinely surprised at the balls this girl had. "I will make Katsuki Bakugou mine and you will not stop me. As for embarrassing me, you're going to pay dearly for that." A smile spread across Ayako's face. "What the fuck is so fun…" She couldn't continue her sentence as Ayako slammed her forehead into the girl's nose. The girl flew hard backwards into the lockers, a bunch of the girls gasping and jumping back. Ayako didn't realize she had used the amount of force that she did, but she wasn't about to let up. She swung her fist back, catching the girl in the mouth hard before she slid to the floor, dazed as tears slid down her face.
"You see, one of the good things about my boyfriend, is that he taught me self-defense. If you think you had a chance in hell with me, now you know how sorely mistaken you were."
"You…you just wait Ayako!" The girl screamed, holding her nose and mouth as blood poured over her face. "You'll be sorry you ever did this." Ayako let out a maniacal laugh as the girls took off for the nurse's office. This was definitely going to blow up in her face.
It didn't take long before the announcement came over the loudspeaker, calling Ayako to the principal's office. The man sat stewing behind his desk, his ominous aura radiating like a blast of heat. Ayako glanced at the bandaged-up face of the girl, trying desperately to stifle the laugh that threatened to break through. "This is no laughing matter, Ms. Ayako. I can assure you this behavior of yours is intolerable." Ayako nodded, focusing her attention on the principal. "We have tried to get ahold of your parents, but it seems neither of them answered their phones." Ayako's stomach dropped, realizing she had to tell her principal what had happened.
"My mom died a little over a week ago…" She mumbled, the principal staring up at her stunned.
"Well your father won't answer either."
"He's probably on the run from the police, considering he killed her and my baby brother." The principal's jaw dropped in surprise, though he didn't offer any sympathies.
"I will not condone this behavior regardless. Who is your current guardian?"
"Mitsuki and Masaru Bakugou." She mumbled, the girl in the corner staring over at her in complete surprise.
"Bakugou? Like the winner of the U.A. Sports Festival Katsuki Bakugou's parents?" The principal stared at her in complete disbelief. Bakugou was way more popular than she thought. Ayako nodded nervously. The principal coughed slightly into his hand, trying hard to keep his own composure. "I will call them and let them know that you are suspended for the rest of the week. I hope you learn not to be physically violent with your classmates from here forward." Ayako nodded, fidgeting with her fingers. "I am going to allow you to finish the last class since there is only an hour left of it. No more outbursts." Ayako nodded, heading back to class, the busted-up faced girl following behind at a distance.
"No wonder he's with you, he has no choice but to see you every day." The girl scoffed. "I bet he's only with you because you let him do anything he wants. You know, as payment for them taking your deadass into their home." Ayako grit her teeth angrily. Did this girl never learn? They both entered the class, the teacher visibly upset at the girl's busted up face the moment they sat down. News spread through the school that Ayako went 'crazy' and beat the girl up for no reason and everyone now had issues with Ayako's mere presence. She sighed sitting next to Ren who gave her a thumbs up, causing her to smirk. At least someone knew she didn't do it just because she could.
She was nervous as the after-school bell rang. Not because she was getting shoulder-checked, whispered about or shoved around on the way to the shoe lockers, but because she knew exactly who was going to be outside, waiting. She made it a point to not be the first one outside, but as soon as she was, she was greeted with Bakugou's wicked smile.
"WHY IS IT YOU GET ALL THE FUN?" He laughed gaining a smack upside the head from his mom who stood beside him. "WHAT THE HELL?" Another smack. He growled. His mom stared over at Ayako with her extra nice face. That meant hell was awaiting her.
"Ayako, dear, come here please." The majority of her class stood by watching intently, hoping to see a spectacle. Ayako approached nervously, staring up meekly at Bakugou's mom. "Now honey, please tell me why the principal called me and said you hurt some poor girl in your class?" Her nice voice gave Ayako the chills. The busted-up girl spoke up from eavesdropping.
"She hit me cause she's out of her mind!" Ayako rolled her eyes but Bakugou's mom was on it faster than white on rice.
"I DIDN'T ASK YOU DID I?!" The girl stared wide-eyed at Bakugou's mom, absolutely terrified.
"She was taunting me all day and when we got to gym, her and her little friends cornered me in the locker room. I had no choice." Bakugou's mom stared down at her for a moment knowing full well Ayako wouldn't lie to her.
"What was she taunting you about?" Bakugou asked, leaning up against the gate of the school.
"You." He arched an eyebrow, glancing over at the girl who blushed deep red. "Apparently she's convinced she could make you go out with her. Oh, and she's very experienced. Should probably add that." Ayako made it a point to speak loud enough for everyone to hear.
"T... that's not..." Bakugou let out a loud 'tch' and laughed.
"I don't do busted-up, raggedy looking whores." His mother reached over smacking him hard again. "What? It's true…" He laughed, pointing at the girl. "I mean look at her." His mom rolled her eyes but let out a chuckle.
"Yea, she would be rough to look at." Bakugou's mom commented. Ayako turned back to the girl and smiled sweetly, so thankful to have the Bakugou family at her side. "C'mon you two trouble-makers." She laughed heading to her car. Bakugou stepped up to Ayako, throwing his arm around her waist.
"I've been hanging around you too long." She sighed making him laugh.
"You act like that's a bad thing." She rolled her eyes cuddling into him. They hopped in the car with his mom, heading back to the house. "I've gotta decide which agency I'm going to do my work study with." He groaned, checking the list his teacher gave him. "There's so many to choose from."
"Work study? What's that?"
"I spend a week with a pro hero getting some hands-on experience in the field. It's going to be so freaking cool!" His eyes gleamed with excitement.
"Who are you thinking about working with?"
"Probably Best Jeanist. He's the number 5 hero right now and the top one on my list as it is." Ayako smiled up at him.
"That's awesome! I hope you get lots of experience working with him then!" He grinned, super excited. They made it back to the house, stepping into nothing but chaos. Bakugou's mom looked like she was about to have an aneurism until one of the twins came down the hall with a cupcake whilst covered in flour.
"Look what we made!" She smiled cheerfully making everyone smile. "CUPCAKES!" She yelled handing the cupcake up to Bakugou's mom. The entire house was covered in little flour footprints and smelled of delicious baked goodness. Ayako smiled wide as Bakugou's dad was doing his best in his ridiculous apron trying to ice the cupcakes with the help of the twins putting little fingerprints in almost every single one. This was the sight that she wished she could see with her own family. A loving family, making fond memories and having fun together. Bakugou's mom jumped into the fray smiling ear to ear. She had missed having a little one around the house, and she didn't have girls, so now she got to experience a whole new type of parenting.
It made Ayako feel so happy that Bakugou's family took the three of them in without hesitation, making sure they had everything they needed to be happy. She sighed, plopping on the bed as Bakugou thumbed through some of his notes from school. His phone began to go off repeatedly, though he desperately kept ignoring it.
"If you don't answer, they won't stop." Ayako mumbled into the pillow. He growled, finally picking up the phone.
"What?" A loud sigh followed, and he looked at the time. "Do you wanna go to that get together with my class tonight?" He glanced over at Ayako who shrugged.
"I don't care." His eyes narrowed but agreed nonetheless before hanging up on whoever was on the line.
"You should've said no." He mumbled catching a smack from Ayako.
"Grow a pair and say no yourself. You never have an issue any other time." He sighed.
"Part of me wants to try the bbq place we're going to." Ayako giggled. There was the underlying motive. They spent the afternoon studying before getting ready to hang out with his classmates. Ayako decided to take the busted-up girl's advice from earlier and applied a little extra make up than she normally would. It wasn't a whole lot extra, just a little more eyeliner and eyeshadow. She usually did light eyeliner and mascara, but she wanted to try a little something different. Bakugou did a double take as she exited the bathroom, her casual hoodie-shirt and shorts finishing her look. "Since when do you do your make up like that?" He watched her curiously as she laced up her shoes.
"Since I wanted to." He narrowed his eyes at her but said nothing. She felt a little nervous wondering if maybe it was too much. The doorbell rang just as she finished getting her shoes on. Bakugou opened the door to quite a few of his classmates greeting him. It looked to be Ejiro, Denki, Momo, Mina, Toru and Kyoka. Ayako waved, smiling warmly at the group.
"BIG BROTHER KACCHAN! DON'T LEAVE US!" The twins yelled jumping onto him, making everyone giggle. "BIG BROTHER EJIRO! BIG BROTHER DENKI!" The girls yelled half tackling the boys that stood outside. "CAN WE GO WITH YOU?"
"NO GO PLAY INSIDE." Bakugou growled. The twin's death glared him in return, making Ayako smirk.
"C'mon babies, let's make cookies!" Bakugou's mom yelled, waving at the group. "AND YOU TWO," she growled at Bakugou and Ayako, "NO FUNNY BUSINESS. HOME ON TIME." Bakugou eyerolled sipping outside before his mom could catch him.
"Yea whatever." Ayako nodded and waved as the girls ran inside excited about cookies.
"Oh my god, your little sisters are so cute Bakugou!" Momo squealed.
"They're Ayako's sisters." He stated simply making Momo gasp.
"Sorry, yea, I know it's probably a strange sight." Ayako mumbled, rubbing the back of her head. "We all live with the Bakugou family."
"Oh! Ejiro said something along those lines but didn't say why." Toru spoke meekly.
"My mom died and my dad's missing, so since we're so close they took us in."
"I figured that was more your place to tell, not mine." Ejiro laughed, catching pace on the other side of Ayako. She nodded and smiled at him. How did Bakugou have such a respectable friend? They made their way towards the restaurant, finding a couple more stragglers on the way such as Lida, Shoto, Yuga, Hanta and Minoru. Their group seemed to grow larger as they made their way to the restaurant. Eventually, the rest of their classmates arrived, waving from the front of the restaurant.
"Hey guys! We reserved a table just in case!" Ochaco smiled happily. Yet again, Ayako felt a little out of place, though Ejiro nudged her and smiled making her feel a little better. He was nearly as perceptive as Bakugou it seemed. They all filed into the seats, everyone starving for the bbq.
"So Ayako, how long have you lived with Bakugou and his family?" Momo asked, leaning forward on her elbows.
"Only a couple of weeks." She replied, fidgeting with her hands under the table. "Once I go off to University though, I'll move out. I just need to find a part time job soon and start saving." Bakugou scoffed and rolled his eyes.
"Don't be stupid, you'll probably be there forever." She glared up at him.
"What makes you think I want to live with your pain in the ass forever?" He shot a glare at her now, the two of them practically firing sparks back and forth. It was ridiculous how different they acted with each other around his group of friends, not that she minded. She enjoyed the sarcastic banter back and forth.
"Well, you're lucky it's Bakugou. He's probably respectful enough not to go peeping in your room." The group chuckled at Tsu's comment.
"She doesn't actually have her own room." Bakugou stated, snacking on some edamame. "She uses mine." A blush hit Ayako's face slightly.
"Well that's nice of you to give up your room Bakugou, I didn't think you'd have that much heart in you." Momo teased.
"I never said I gave it up." He stated flatly making Ayako blush harder. The group got a little quiet.
"Well last time she spent the night she slept in Bakugou's bed and all of us were on the futons on the floor, so I'm sure that's what he meant." Denki laughed nervously, elbowing Ejiro who agreed. Before Bakugou could say much more, Ayako stomped on his foot to get him to stop.
"Yea, he's just being a doofus right now, but he is quite respectful." She glared over at his smirking face.
"Kacchan is a really good person, even if he doesn't seem like it." Midoriya smiled.
"Shut up Deku." Bakugou growled angrily.
"Eat something and stop talking." Ayako joked, shoving more edamame in his mouth for him causing the group to laugh.
"By the way Bakugou…" Toru's voice was small but caught his attention anyway. "I brought you something, I hope you like it." A nervous pang hit Ayako's stomach. She never told Toru anything about her and Bakugou, and if he never mentioned their relationship, they all would be none the wiser. The invisible girl handed him the chili chocolates. He glanced down at them for a moment before looking to Ayako who smiled sweetly. Trying desperately to convey that that's the girl who liked him with just a smile. His daft ass didn't get the memo though.
"Oh, cool thanks." He mumbled, snacking on a few of the chocolates nonchalantly. Toru giggled and Ayako placed her hand to her head, wondering how he managed to be so perceptive most times, but could not read the room this time. Toru and Momo giggled together across the table quietly.
"Man Bakugou, I'm so jealous you get to sleep in the same room as a really cute girl…." Minoru sighed happily, "Do you ever get to see like, underwear slips and what not?"
"Minoru!" Lida growled but Ayako, Denki and Ejiro all laughed.
"Of course I do. Captain Oblivious forgets to lock doors." He pointed over at Ayako who blushed and glared angrily.
"That was not my fault, I thought you were asleep." She growled and crossed her arms over her chest. "And either way, you should've knocked." He laughed loudly.
"I don't knock in my own house."
"You should, there's 3 new girls that live with you." Momo pointed her finger at Bakugou. "You should always be aware that any of them could be in there, you're lucky it was Ayako." Bakugou started to argue but stopped, processing that thought.
"I like her, can she come live with us too?" Ayako giggled pointing at Momo.
"Not if you know what's good for you." He growled, glaring menacingly. Ayako rolled her eyes and shook her head.
"Do you ever sneak a peek?" Minoru spoke softly, catching a death glare from Momo.
"You are so disgusting." She growled.
"It's hard not to look if it's right in my face." Ayako smacked him in the chest catching a chuckle from him.
"You are such an asshole right now." She growled.
"What about in the shower…" Lida grabbed Minoru by the cheeks, smushing his face roughly.
"Excuse the little pervert, his mind wanders and his mouth doesn't know when to stop." Ayako giggled, thanking Lida for the save.
"Doesn't that bother you at all?" Midoriya asked catching the death eyes from Bakugou. "I just mean that you live together and could be put in questionable situations, that's all." He nervously held up his hands.
"I haven't known Kacchan as long as you, Midoriya, but I've never once felt uncomfortable with him. He's never made me feel like I need to be on guard or on the look out for anything." Ayako spoke, sipping her tea.
"That's cause my boy Bakugou isn't a dickwad." Ejiro joked patting Bakugou on the back.
"Well I never said he wasn't…" Ayako started sarcastically getting a riled up Bakugou in return. She laughed at his outburst as he glared over at her. He was so fun to mess with sometimes. "By the way, you guys did so great at the sports festival, I'm really glad I got to watch all of you and meet all of you." Everyone smiled and began chatting away about the sports festival, though Bakugou sat stewing in his resentment, especially since Shoto was a few seats away and across the table. Shoto said nothing to him the entire time as well, pretty much only speaking to Midoriya and the others at the table. Ayako wasn't oblivious to the tension between the two, however she almost was oblivious to Toru talking quietly to Bakugou from across the table from him. Ayako quieted as she listened nervously to Toru confessing to him, her eyes never leaving the grill in front of her.
"I can't accept your feelings sorry." He stated bluntly, disregarding her feelings by shoveling food into his mouth.
"I expected as such…" She mumbled. "Maybe one day you might change your mind."
"Not likely." He continued to shovel food in his mouth, catching a sideways glare from Momo. Ayako wasn't the only one listening. Toru let out a small squeak but said nothing. Ayako elbowed him, hoping to help him realize he should use a little more tact. "Sorry I already have a girlfriend." He stated, causing the entire table to literally go quiet. Ayako thought about the many ways she wanted to beat him into oblivion right then and there.
"Oh…do I know her?" Toru asked and Bakugou nodded.
"You all know her." He pointed at Ayako who turned beet red. She didn't want to tell Toru this way, completely publicly in front of her classmates. Ejiro and Denki's jaws nearly dropped through the table the second he said it.
"Oh…that would've been nice to know beforehand…" Toru mumbled making Ayako bite her lip nervously.
"I'm sorry Toru, it sort of just…happened after the sports festival. I've been meaning to tell you, but I didn't know how." Ayako grimaced at her explanation, but it was true.
"It's okay, Ayako. I'm glad that I know now. Thank you both for still allowing me to express my feelings. I would've regretted not doing so." Toru was the absolute sweetest thing ever. Ayako still felt awful, but Toru and her still managed to talk and enjoy the dinner as if nothing ever happened. Bakugou had no idea the amount of good people that surrounded him. He was so oblivious to it, she thought. She'd have to remind him to start being humbler when it comes to his classmates, if they could forgive so easily and tolerate him with such ease, then these were the people he should take care of better. She glanced over at him drowning his beef in siracha and shook her head smiling. He'll never change. Not that she really wanted him to.
