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U.A. was closed the next day. Midoriya and Toshinori were discharged by Recovery Girl but Haru was not since she was still out cold and on oxygen. When Toshinori left to retrieve some things from their home, after being convinced by Recovery Girl that nothing was going to happen to Haru, Haru had a visitor.
"Oh, Bakugou. What brings you in when there's no school?"
Recovery Girl asked with a knowing smile.
"I, uh, wanted to see how she was."
Bakugou explained, a little embarrassed at being caught.
"She's not awake yet, but you can see her if you want."
Bakugou nodded as Recovery Girl turned back to her computer, Bakugou walked behind the drawn curtain to see Haru asleep with an oxygen mask on. Her color had come back, so she was getting healthier. Seeing a chair next to her bed, Bakugou sat down and gently took her hand in his.
"I'm sorry Haru."
Recovery Girl smiled to herself, it was clear to her that Bakugou blamed himself for her being in the hospital. Hearing the door open she saw Toshinori in his true form, quickly she jumped down from her chair and ushered him into the hallway.
"Bakugou is in there."
She explained as Toshinori looked into the room from the window in the door.
"What's he doing here?"
Recovery Girl smiled.
"He's visiting Haru, he blames himself."
Toshinori smiled softly as he slowly opened the door and hid in the room to watch over the teenagers. He felt himself smile more as he watched Bakugou sitting next to Haru, holding her hand and speaking softly to her. A soft noise caught everyone's attention as Haru flinched and slowly opened her eyes. She smiled as her eyes focused on Bakugou.
"Hey."
She said softly.
"Hey."
Bakugou replied before telling Recovery Girl she was awake.
Recovery Girl walked over and smiled at Haru.
"How are you sweetheart?"
"Could be better, but I feel better."
Recovery Girl nodded and removed her oxygen mask.
"We'll see how you are in a few hours."
Haru nodded and slowly sat up with Bakugou's help.
"I'm sorry extra."
Haru smiled at him.
"It's not your fault blondie. I knew I wasn't ready for that level yet. But I did it anyway."
Haru leaned over and kissed Bakugou's cheek.
"If it'll make you stop beating yourself up. I forgive you. Ok?"
Toshinori covered his mouth at the look on Bakugou's face, trying not to laugh, the teenagers had gotten a lot closer than he had been prepared for. Bakugou was blushing and nodded.
"I'll, uh, see you in class tomorrow?"
Haru grinned.
"I'll be there."
Bakugou nodded and left the room in a bit of a daze. Toshinori appeared after he was certain Bakugou wasn't going to come back.
"Papa!"
Haru said happily, causing Toshinori to turn and smile at her.
"How are you, Haru?"
She smiled.
"I'm better. I'm ready to go home."
The next day Haru walked into class slowly, she had been told by Recovery Girl no quick movement, no physical strain at all, and to take it as easy as possible. She had been given a note to give to all of her teachers in case they didn't check their emails.
"Good morning Haru!"
Ochako said happily and waved at her friend.
"Morning Ochako."
"How are you after the other day?"
Haru smiled and took her seat as easily as she could.
"I'm better, according to Recovery Girl I'm not allowed to do anything strenuous for a few days."
The two girls chatted until class started and Aizawa walked in covered in bandages.
'Looks like I'm not the only one that should have stayed on bed rest.'
Haru thought as Aizawa shuffled to the podium.
"My welfare isn't important. Because your fight is far from over."
The class murmured what they thought he could be talking about.
"U.A.'s sports festival is fast approaching!"
Haru felt her stomach drop.
'Of course it is! I can't even participate!'
"It's necessary. To demonstrate that U.A.'s crisis management protocols are sound. That's the thinking, apparently. Compared to past years, there'll be five times the police presence. Anyhow, our sports festival is...The Greatest Opportunity You'll Get. It's not an event that can be cancelled over a few villains."
Haru sighed and drowned out the rest of Aizawa's speech about the festival, knowing it was something she wouldn't be able to do this year with her injuries.
At lunch Bakugou offered to carry Haru's lunch since she was having a rough time moving.
"I thought you said you were feeling better extra?"
Bakugou asked once the pair found a place to sit that was relatively secluded.
"I am, I just can't do a lot right now."
Haru looked down embarrassed.
"I won't be able to compete in the sports festival. But, I'll be cheering for you, and the rest of our class."
Haru added quickly as she started eating her lunch.
"I was looking forward to facing off against you extra."
Haru laughed.
"We both know I would win."
She winked at Bakugou making him smirk.
"In your dreams extra."
Haru laughed as the pair finished their lunch with snide comments.
After class, Haru stood up from her desk, with the help of Kirishima who had noticed how rough of a day she had been having and was trying to be a good friend and Bakugou was already walking towards the door to leave when the class was met by what seemed like every other class at U.A. Haru sighed as she heard Bakugou call everyone in the hallway "cannon fodder".
"We aren't going to win any popularity votes."
Haru mumbled as she moved towards the door and stood next to Bakugou as a tall kid that looked like he hadn't slept in a week stepped up.
"It's true. We came to get a look, but you sure are modest. Are all the kids in the hero course like this one? Gotta say, I'm a little disillusioned if this is what you're offering. Those of us who didn't make the hero course are stuck in general studies and the other tracks. They're quite a few of us. Did you know that? Depending on the results of this sports festival they might consider transferring us to the hero course. I understand the reverse is also possible for you. Scoping out the competition? For a general studies student like me. This'll be the perfect chance to knock you off your pedestals. Consider this a declaration of war."
Haru waited with a baited breath, expecting Bakugou to explode, especially when another student with spiky hair piped up.
"Hey. I'm from class 1-B next door! Heard you guys fought some villains. Wanted to find out more but, all I'm seeing is this arrogant bastard! You better not make fools of the hero course at this thing!"
Bakugou moved to shove past the crowd with Haru in tow.
"Wait, you jerk, what're you doing to us? Thanks to you we've got a mob of haters now!"
Kirishima yelled at Bakugou.
"I don't give a crap."
Was Bakugou's simple response while Haru sighed and tried to stay with him so she could get out and go see Recovery Girl.
"WHAAAT?!"
"I'm heading for the top. Why should I care?"
With that the pair disappeared in the crowd. Bakugou made sure Haru actually made it to Recovery Girl's office before walking her home.
"You need to get better Haru."
Haru smiled and looked up at Bakugoo, noting he only called her by her name when they were alone.
"I'm trying Bakugou, I did a lot of damage to myself. That doesn't heal overnight. Even with Recovery Girl's help."
Bakugou sighed and looked at Haru.
"You can call me Katsuki outside of school."
Haru smiled at that.
"Ok, Katsuki."
Bakugou would be lying if he said he didn't like the way she said his name.
"So, want to tell me why you have two names?"
Haru sighed, knowing this would come up.
"All I'm going to say for now is that my parents were scumbags, and villains to top it off, I don't like my old name because I get severe flashbacks that leave me incapacitated. My name changed last year when my guardian took me in and helped me with my quirk."
Haru smiled at the thought while Bakugou looked ahead in silence until they reached Haru's home.
"This is me. Thanks for walking me home, Katsuki."
She said softly as he smiled awkwardly, Haru smiled and hugged him causing him to hug her back and hold her close. He held her tightly as he let himself realize just how close she had been to death, to save him. He rested his chin on the top of her head and the pair stayed like that for a few minutes before pulling apart.
"Guess I should go in. I'll see you in class tomorrow."
Haru gave a little half wave and ducked inside, her cheeks beat red at seeing Toshinori laughing at her.
Bakugou started his walk home and his thoughts strayed to the feeling of her body against his.
'What are you doing to me Haru?'
I hope everyone enjoyed the chapter and I'll see you in the next one!
