Kaminari decided it was best to get it over with and tell the hang everything. However- after he nervously blurted out about their relationship to the squad over breakfast- Denki noticed Sero looked incredibly offended if anything.
"Duh. Honestly, I thought you two were going out from day one."
Shinsou seemed surprised. "Why?"
"Because your hair looks like you stuck your tongue in an electrical socket."
Kaminari spat out his cereal all over Bakugou.
"You shitty half-assed Pikachu I just fucking washed this shirt!"
Whether the little blonde was laughing or crying Shinsou probably couldn't tell, but he put his arm around him anyway in a show of support.
"Oh my god Sero, I'm gonna die. You have slain me," he dramatically clutched his heart and swooned against the arm holding him.
Mina didn't even look up from her eggs as she added, "You've technically been going out for longer. We told your boy he could date you like, two days ago."
"I don't get any say in that?" Not that Kaminari would have argued for a moment.
"If you weren't moping around like a love-struck child then maybe you would have," Sero shrugged.
A hot red blush fell across Kaminari's cheeks at hearing it, but he supposed he shouldn't be embarrassed since everything had worked out in the end. Shinsou's cheeks were a bit pink at the mention of his feelings but he- thankfully- didn't regale them with just how awkward the real confession was.
Beneath the table Shinsou and Kaminari held hands. The smaller one was sure the purple haired boy could feel the nervous and erratic shock of electricity running through his fingers. He knew it was barely any charge so it probably only made his palm feel warm.
"Oh sweet. I just realized we can eat cookies again!" Kirishima held up his hand for a high-five and Mina met it with a joyous slap. "I've been dreaming about double fudge ever since we set the ban."
"Why would you ever ban cookies? Those are like the best things Bakugou makes," Kaminari felt the hand under the table squeeze his in affectionate agreement.
"We told Shinsou that Bakugou wouldn't make any cookies until he asked you out. It legit worked too." Mina looked very proud of herself. Kaminari felt a mix of great affection and annoyance all at once.
"Wait. Did you make cookies into my freaking dowry?"
"Holy shit, you know the word dowry," Bakugou deadpanned, "I think baggy eye's smarts are rubbing off on you."
Kaminari recognized the comment as the disguised affirmation it was. "Aw, guys. That actually means a lot. I didn't realize how much you all liked me until you gave up cookies in my honor." Kaminari sincerely pressed a hand against his chest. The love he felt for his friends just kept growing.
"Yeah, yeah. Don't get used to it, sparks."
Sero pointed his fork at Shinsou with a happy expression; "I hope you realize that you're now officially part of the squad."
"I'm making us all matching t-shirts with our insulting nicknames from Bakugou on them," Mina chirped. "Plus this means you're a tiny bit less hated by him. That comes with some major foodie perks too. You're even allowed to suggest things to bake. Feel honored."
Shinsou smiled even wider than he had been.
"Oddly enough, I do."
Kaminari was close to crying seeing his friends be so welcoming of the boy he adored. They could probably hear the strong 'bzzzt' that went through his chest. This really is what a family looks like.
The table went back to eating with contentment on their faces- or a slightly smaller frown in Bakugou's case. All was comfortable and quiet until Kirishima realized something with an excited and hopeful expression.
"Dude, does this mean our Dadzawa-in law is going to take it easier on us?"
Shinsou snorted.
"Not a chance."
The class was also welcoming of the new relationship, but not quite as enthusiastic as the squad had been. Iida gave them a near-fatherly pat on the shoulder and told them to keep things 'PG' after Hagakure asked for a picture of them making out. Apparently, she has a photo collection of her favorite couples; when you're invisible a lot of weird things become options, and she was taking full advantage of this.
Midoriya had, of course, cheered the couple on happily and wished them both well. Todoroki even mentioned a double-date which terrified the blonde and purple haired boys- 'I don't want to spend an hour sitting across from unadulterated sunshine and captain oblivious' Kaminari would say of it later. Shinsou would agree.
When announced to Ojiro the tailed boy looked nervous and hastily mentioned, "He chose to play with my tail. I haven't been messing around with him or anything!" to which Kaminari laughed and grabbed said tail to show Shinsou just how soft it was.
Overall it was a painless experience, though Shinsou hated the attention. The school day continued as it usually does until English class began.
News had already traveled to Present Mic who was dramatically bemoaning being one of the last to know.
"What kind of son doesn't tell his fathers first when he gets a boyfriend?! I had to hear it from Midnight! She didn't even raise you or change your diapers and here she is knowing more than me!"
"You didn't do either of those things either, papa."
"That's beside the point!" Mic had his arms crossed and his mouth downturned. Kaminari watched in awe as Shinsou brought out the big guns.
"I'm sorry, papa. It's just that I was planning on pulling you and dad aside to talk about it later. As a family."
God, he's good at handling Mic.
The change was immediate. The blonde man became all sappy smiles and gooey eyed.
"Oh, how can I get angry at my sweet boy? I'm just glad you finally confessed your feelings!" Hizashi turned towards Kaminari with a sweeping gesture, "come and embrace your new father, little battery!"
Kaminari was enveloped in a hug before he knew what hit him.
"Um, thanks?"
While embracing the boy tightly Mic whispered, "You hurt one purple hair on his head and I'll expel you." After which, the tight hug started to feel a bit more crushing than it did affectionate.
Shinsou separated the two so Denki could breathe.
"You'll get used to his hugs. You just have to learn how to inhale when you see him start moving towards you."
Man, Hitoshi, you've really been through the ringer with fatherly love.
Mic laughed happily and ruined Kaminari's carefully styled hair with a good ruffle.
"Now you two go back to class and I'll see you later!" Mic said it all with a smile but used two fingers to mime "I'm watching you" at Denki before he turned to leave.
"Dude, I totally thought Dadzawa was going to be the one to law down the law."
"Nah. Dad knows I can take care of myself. Papa is the one who gets defensive."
As if being summoned, Aizawa soon spotted the two boys and took long slow steps towards them.
"You're dating?"
"Y-Yes, sir." Kaminari stammered.
"I refuse to let my son date a failing student. Keep your marks up, Kaminari and you're welcome to dinner." Aizawa spoke casually and without much emotion in his voice, nodded his head at Shinsou in acknowledgment of their union and then passed by without another word.
"How come nobody is heckling you!?" Kaminari whined.
"I think it's just assumed that the Bakusquad will kill me at some point anyway," Shinsou offered, putting an arm around Denki's shoulders.
"Don't talk about the squad like you aren't part of it. Remember that, Mister Not-Here-To-Make-Friends?" Kaminari pushed up onto his toes and gave Shinsou a peck on the cheek.
Doesn't he know that if he gets all cute and blushy every time I kiss him it means I won't stop doing it?
"Whatever, this will all even out when you meet my parents and sisters."
"Your what now?"
"Oh yeah. Prepare thyself, big boy. You're going to have lunch with the Kaminaris. All six of us."
Shinsou became a shade paler.
"Oh goody."