Wednesday July 13th 6:30 am.

No POV

Katsuki woke up at 6:30 and went for his run like he doses every morning. But this morning he is extra quite. Kirishima is normally a happy ray of sunshine and talks to him all morning. But Katsuki has nothing to say and is only half paying attention.

He's frustrated. And angry. And so many other things he cannot process right now. Yesterday was amazing in so many ways.. but people are starting to figure out that they are together.. and he doesn't like it. He realizes that making Deku lunch, asking him why he's not in the shower, and having happy fun times loudly in his dorm would make people talk.. but he hoped no one would put two and two together.

Kirishima knows.

Ochaco knows.

Denki knows.

Jiro knows.

Mina probably also knows.

And that's way to many people.

Part of him wants people to know so they stay away. He doesn't want people like Todoroki to think Deku is on the market. Deku is his. But he hasn't even told the nerd that he likes him. He's not good with emotions. He thinks he needs to distance himself until Friday. Friday is supposed to be the big day, but after his birthday party.. then what? He's Bakugo Katsuki. An asshole, a bad ass. Not some softy who goes on dates and has a.. boyfriend.

No.

But he also really likes Izuku. Knows that he doesn't want to be without him. Everything he did yesterday felt out of character for him though. Was it just hormones? Would he feel the same if someone else kissed him? Or is it just Deku? He's been feeling all these emotions about Izuku for years.. but why? Is it because they have history? He was so confused and lost in thought he almost didn't notice Kirishima trying to get his attention

"Hey.. Bakugo? You alright man?" Kirishima was waving his hands in front of his face.

Katsuki was lost in his thoughts when suddenly..

"Ouch!!"

Kirishima hardened himself and stood in front of Katsuki causing him to run into him.

"What the hell Kiri?!?"

"I've been trying to get your attention for like 20 minutes! We finished our 6 miles.. Is Something wrong?"

Katsuki stopped and sat on the ground next to the track. Kirishima joined him.

"Hey Kiri?"

"Yeah?"

"Can I.. kiss you?"

Izuku POV.

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Ugh. Why did I agree to yoga this early? It's 6:30.. I'd rather just go to back to sleep. I'm technically still on break.

Kacchan should be awake.

[Me 6:30 am] Morning!

[Kacchan ️ 6:31 am] Morning. Gotta run.

I hope no one sees the heart I put by his name on my phone.

I had so much fun with him yesterday! I really don't want to keep us a secret! But I know Kacchan does.. I'll wait as long as he needs me to. I just hope he keeps wanting to be with me.

—buzz buzz—

[Ochaco 6:35 am] I'm heading down to the common room now. I have an extra mat for you

[Me 6:36 am] on my way!

I better not be late!

As soon as I get downstairs I see Ochaco setting up the mats. She's wearing bright pink leggings and a workout shirt. I'm just wearing some shorts and a T-shirt. She looks nice.

"Hey Deku! You think my outfit is a bit much?"

"No not at all! You seeing Iida later?" I giggle.

She's bright red. I know I said to myself I wouldn't pry but.. before she could respond I notice someone else coming down with a yoga mat.

Shoto!

"Mind if I join you guys? I normally do yoga in the morning by myself..but it's always better with friends" he gives us a small smile.

"Of course! Deku here is a novice, so we might need to help him haha but the more the merrier!"

I blush. Kacchan asked me not to hang out with him alone.. I think this is okay. Ochaco is here.

Ochaco turns on the yoga DVD and we get started. I've done yoga before but.. nothing too complicated. Some of the poses are hard though.

Half way through the DVD I hear Ochaco laughing at me. I must look so stupid trying to hold this pose. Suddenly I feel Shoto come up to me and put his hands on my waist.

"Like this.. you need to have your core stabilized." He gently moves his hands over my mid section.

"It will help you hold the pose better."

He's so close to me.. I can feel his breath on my skin. His left side is really cooling though. It's sweaty work doing this yoga.

"T-thanks Shoto"

"Of course Izuku.. anything for you."

Oh my gosh what is this? He's being so nice! No. He's not Kacchan. I can't let him touch me again. Kacchan would get so mad. I would never cheat on him! I mean.. we're not dating.. so is it really considered cheating?

—30 minutes later—

I am panting and sweating on this mat. Corpse pose. The only pose that doesn't hurt right now. Ochaco is also sweaty, that was hard.

As I go to close my eyes I suddenly feel a cool breeze. It feels so nice! I wonder if someone opened a window...

I open my eyes.

"S-Shoto!" He's making cool mist with his hand and blowing it over me. When he hears me he stops using his quirk. He looks a little embarrassed.

"S-Sorry Izuku.. you looked.. hot."

Is he hitting on me??

"Um.. ahh T-thanks S-shoto."

This is making me uncomfortable. I need to take a shower.

Shoto starts to look at me with concern in his eyes.

"Your face is flushed.." he extends his left hand to the side on my face. "Want me to cool it down?"

Yea, this is weird now.

I back away. "I-I'm Fine! I uh think I'm going to head outside for some fresh air.. and then I'm going to hop in the shower.. thanks for inviting me Ochaco!"

And I quickly make my way outside. I hope I can catch Kacchan on the track.

Kirishima POV

Did I just hear him right? He wants to kiss me???

"Uh what?" I must have misheard.

"Can I kiss you?"

Nope. Heard that right.

What is going on? I mean.. I've wanted to kiss him for years.. but he likes Midoriya.. Right? Why.. why is he doing this to me.. is it a test? Is he trying to mess with me? Because that would be super unmanly.

"I uh.. thought you were with Midoriya?"

"He's not my boyfriend.. I don't know what he is.."

Is he confused? He's been talking about Midoriya for months. And he told me he liked him..That's why.. that's why he rejected me..

"But why? I t-thought you d-didn't like me?"

"I want to see if it will feel the same."

What does he mean???

"So What.. you want to kiss me and see if you feel the same sparks you feel with Midoriya?"

Is he having doubts?

"Maybe.. so can I?"

Oh my gosh he's getting closer. This looks bad. Very bad. Why is he doing this to me? He knows I like him. He knows I want to kiss him. I don't want to help him cheat on Midoriya.. but they aren't dating. He won't find out will he? And once we kiss and he doesn't feel anything.. it's not like we will ever do it again.. right? Oh my gosh I can't.

"No. I can't kiss you. You don't really want to kiss me"

"You're right."

Thank God

A few minutes earlier..

Izuku POV

I'm almost at the track! I think I can see him!

Wait.. what is he doing? Is that Kirishima? Why are they sitting on the ground?

I run closer to them.

Oh. My.. is Kacchan.. is he.. kissing.. Kiri.. Kirishima?

No. No. No. No!!!!!!

No POV

Izuku runs up behind Kirishima and grabs onto his shoulders ripping him away from Katsuki.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?" He screams.

Tears are flowing from Izuku's eyes, and a look of rage, and sadness is on his face.

"Nothing I swear!! I didn't kiss him Midoriya!" Kirishima is shocked. He also stars to feel tears in the corners on his eyes.

"I DONT BELIEVE YOU!! I KNOW YOU LIKE HIM!" Izuku is still yelling. He can't even look at Katsuki. He's too much in shock. Katsuki would never do this. But.. it's not like they are dating.. so.. what's going on??

"Deku.. I can explain." Katsuki has a look of fear on his face.

Closing his eyes he takes a deep breath to try to calm himself before responding.

"What do you mean Kacchan.. explain what?"

Katsuki feels nauseous. He needs to tell him the truth. He can't throw his best friend under the bus. But he also knows it won't sound right to say he wanted to kiss him to make sure he didn't feel anything, and it wasn't just hormones driving him do want to be with Izuku. But.. he didn't want to lie either.

"I.. well.."

And before he could finish Kirishima cut him off.

"I wanted to kiss him. I was jealous. I know he likes you, and I wanted.."

"Eijiro stop."

All three boys just stood there in silence.

"What's going on Kacchan??" He was crying again. He's not his boyfriend. But he was about to kiss another person. He just told him the day before that he didn't kiss Kirishima. Was he lying?

"I didn't kiss him Izu.. I thought about it.. I thought I wanted to.. I wanted to make sure I didn't feel anything if I did. I wanted to make sure I only felt that way with you.. it was stupid. I don't know why I thought it was a good idea..." Katsuki got up and quickly wrapped his arms around Izuku's waist.

"Let go of me Kacchan. Why should I believe you???" Izuku was hurt, and confused. He had no idea what was going on. He wanted to hug Kacchan back, wanted to believe him. He wouldn't lie to him! He never lies to him.

"It's true Midoriya.. I wasn't going to kiss him though.. I can't. You walked by and saw us just as he was moving away. I was telling him no.. and he was moving away. I-I swear."

"Please just go Kiri." Izuku said in a cold and sad tone.

"Right. I'll go.. S-sorry"

And Kirishima runs off with tears streaming down his face.

"Is that true Kacchan?"

"Yes Izu. I'm sorry. I.. I was confused.. I wasn't going to kiss him. I realized that I didn't want to.. you are the only person I have ever kissed.. and I don't want to kiss anyone else... please Izu.." he said all that in such a small and quite voice. He needed to push back the tears that were starting to form in his eyes.

"I love you Kacchan.. do you understand what that means? It means I trust you. And I want to be with you. Im sorry I questioned you. Please don't ever do that again. I.. I don't want to lose you.."

Izuku turns around and hugs Katsuki close to his chest. Katsuki rests his head in Izuku's shoulder and returns the embrace. A tear slowly runs down his face.

"I'm sorry." Katsuki says in a small voice.

Both boys remain hugging each other for quite some time before breaking away.

"I have to shower Kacchan.. I'm going to go back inside. I'll go first so no one suspects anything.. okay?"

Katsuki wipes his face with his shirt trying to remove all traces of his tears.

"Lets just walk in together.. it's not abnormal for us to workout together."

Izuku gives him a small smile.

"Okay"

Katsuki takes hold of Izuku's hand as they walk back to the dorms.

Maybe it's time for me to tell him how I feel. I don't think I can wait 2 more days.

2037 words.

Eek I hope this wasn't cringy.