Disclaimer: I do not own My Hero Academia.
Ochako Uraraka POV
The rest of the weekend and beginning of the week flew by and I found myself talking with Bakugou almost every night. Sometimes it was about his now ex-girlfriend other times it was about normal stuff like music or current events. It was refreshing to feel normal with him again. But also nerve racking…tonight was the night I would see him. It was Wednesday and the plan was to leave work and take a train into Tokyo, find his place and basically get to sleep early to be up for the conference that began Thursday at 8am. Luckily from the address he gave me it looked like it was only a mile and a half or so from his apartment, I could definitely walk it if it was nice out and woke up on time, if not I would call a car. I did want to get a chance to see the city though. He was working today too, but it sounded like a morning shift so I thought I'd message him when I was closer…it was a 4 hour train ride into Tokyo after all.
Work flew by and I ended up getting out super early, which was like 1pm. I had all my stuff packed under my desk because I thought I'd be cutting it close. At least now I got a chance to leisurely walk to the train. I was walking to the station as I started texting.
"Hey I got out of work super early and am probably headed into Tokyo early, just wanted to see what your plans were today/tomorrow" I quickly sent to Jiro as I purchased my train ticket.
"Yo, that's awesome. 'I'm actually not getting in till 7 or 8ish. But I am down to go out if you're not too tired. Me and Denki were thinking of a late dinner and maybe drinks!" Jiro replied.
"Sounds fun, keep me filled in with where you decide to go" I sent before getting on the train.
While on the train I began to think of the last time I saw Bakugou..
*Flashback*
It was our 3rd year and the week before we let out for winter break. We had just finished our afternoon sparring session. We sometimes changed to later times on a count of Camie's occasional visits from Tokyo. She was a year older than us and started at an agency 9 months ago. She used her free days to visit Katsuki at UA and he would go see her on weekends even though she worked one day of the weekend. She mostly had reign over his mornings when she was here though…. The two got together right at the beginning of October officially. And from what I saw it's the happiest he's ever been. I was so happy for my best friend. We were both exhausted and on the ground of the arena.
"So how are you and Camie doing?" I teasing nudge him with my leg, as I sit on the ground arms forward somewhat hunched over.
"Fucking great" he replied a bit out of breath. He was slumped on the ground with his shoulders barring most of his weight behind his back as his head tilted with a smirk…no a smile.
"You should really tell Camie to lighten up on you in the mornings….so you don't fight like such shit when we spar." I gave him a knowing look with a smirk of my own plastered across my fave.
He then lifted his hand up and nudged my shoulder so hard and quick that my entire body fell to the ground. "Shut it Round face" he replied with a smirk and obvious blush.
It was so easy to tease him now that he had a weakness. I just giggled on the ground. After some time we got ourselves up and I was ready to head to the shower when he asked….well told
"Oi, let's grab some Italian ice"
All I did was nod. It was a tradition we had, loser of the fight would buy some type of treat. Most of the time it was ice cream, but most of the ice cream shops closed after September, sometimes it was a soft pretzel or mochi, but I loved Italian ice- which he obviously knew. Once he started dating Camie I was afraid our tradition would end. After all, people might think it's like…a date. Which it totally wasn't! it was motivation not to lose, even though most of the times he won.
Once we settled with our treats he threw me his jacket, it was still December after all and even inside the shop it was still a bit cold.
"Thanks.." I said meekly.
"yeah yeah. If you weren't such a werido who liked cold things in the middle of the god damn winter you wouldn't have this problem" he deadpanned.
"Hey! You were the one to suggest it…" I said with my lips pursed.
"It's your favorite" he said plainly.
All I could do was sigh, he knew me too well. He had given me an option, I would have most definitely picked this, I love Italian ice no matter what it's like outside. And it's even better when it's free.
"Thanks for…the jacket…and the Italian ice" I said with my head slightly down.
"Yeah, well maybe next time I won't fight like such garbage. It's my own damn fault" he looked to the side. I could see him start to blush. I didn't even want to know what had him so worn out before our fight.
"Is Camie going back to Tokyo today?" I asked
"She was on her way this morning. I think she left before 11." He explained
"Ahhh I was wondering why you didn't say bye to her" I joked as I scarfed down my delicious treat
"We had class dumbass" he said as he poked my forehead
"Knowledge is power!" I exclaimed raising my fist
He just snickered. I loved being myself around him, he put up with my silliness best. Probably from his years of being around the Bakusquad, as they were self-proclaimed. We had comfortable conversation the rest of the time and walked back to Heights Alliance in comfortable silence. I still had his jacket even though I knew he was cold, he wouldn't take it till we got back he said.
Once we got back to the dorms I gave him his jacket, we had a busy next two days before we left for break. There wouldn't even be time for our usual sparring sessions with all the tail end of exams. I was going to study with Ida that night, so we got into the boys side of the elevator and I hugged him goodbye on the second floor, which was his stop for his room. He felt less apprehensive at the contact than usual, he knows to always expect me to hug him even though I know he doesn't like it. And that was it, the last time we hung out. The last time he spoke to me in person. The last hug we shared. The last smirk I saw. It was just the last everything, even though I didn't know it at the time. Two days passed and school was out for break, then I didn't hear from him in weeks. I texted him Merry Christmas and got an almost robotic response "you too." But he fell back into his habit of isolating himself, I fearfully wondered how long it would last.
*End Flashback*
The overhead announcement took me out of my old memories. I had arrived. I saved his address in my phone on the notes section so I immediately opened it and started to map out my walk. Slinging a small bag over my shoulders I quickly sent a text to my parents letting them know I arrived safely and I'd call them later- they still worry. It only took me a few tries to find the correct apartment. I was really close to everything downtown. And walking by all the exciting buildings was mesmerizing. It was much earlier than I expected, I got there at 5:30pm. I was pacing outside the building I thought was his, trying to decide whether I should leave and get tea and come back at a more decent time or call him to see if he was even around. I know I'm rarely out of work at 5:00/6:00 and I wasn't even quite sure if he had a morning shift. Nervously, I decided I should go for some tea. So I start walking in one direction.
"Oi!" I heard from behind me.
I turn around to see Bakugou, in the flesh. He was wearing jeans and a loose fitting grey vneck t shirt. I couldn't help but stare, I was afraid if I looked away that he might disappear…disappear for another 3 years of silence. I was speechless as I fully faced him and he caught up to step in front of me.
"You lost already Round face?" he said with his trademark smirk.
A/N: High school in Japan goes from April to March, usually with a summer break during the end of July until the end of August and a winter break which is usually for the Christmas holiday and resumes early January.
Kaycha: Thanks for the FIRST review, means a lot! I also love your story as well.
