I decided to make this not a one shot, since writing everything from their encounter to their deaths feels very rushed if I try to fit it into one chapter. This especially was very long, so I put it into three parts, with some smut at the end of part 3. Enjoy reading!


Todoroki was tired of hearing that annoying fights everytime he's in class.

"Oi Deku, you better get the fuck off!" Bakugo pushed the other until they backed out a step while yelling and cursing, much to Todoroki's displeasure. He never liked anyone with a foul mouth and bad attitude. This lionhead who's always angry was the perfect example for that. Good thing they didn't talk much, or Todoroki would have already strike him in the face.

"But Kacchan—" Midoriya tried to argue pointlessly.

"Just go with me, Uraraka." Bakugo grabbed Uraraka by her hand and dragged her to outside of the class, probably heading to the cafetaria, since it's lunchtime.

"Deku-kun..." She only stared at Midoriya worrily, while still following Bakugo voluntarily.

Sigh.

Todoroki could only exhale his breath tiredly as he watched the drama of this class continued to unfold.

This class. Why did he have to be in this class, he wondered.

Maybe his classmates were already used hearing their dumb quarrel, but Todoroki was always bothered by it. It was absurd, unnecessary, and annoying.

Todoroki retraced the start of the problem of this class which annoyed him every single day.

It was first clear as day to other people that Midoriya liked Uraraka. Uraraka came to like Midoriya too and things were going well for them. It would be so much in Todoroki's favor if the story ended like that, but then one day Bakugo suddenly told her that he liked her. Uraraka rejected him a few times, saying that she already liked Midoriya but Todoroki didn't know if a lightning strucked her or something because one day she started to find interest in Bakugo too. Uraraka told Midoriya she had to make choices. And to this day, she couldn't make up her mind so his two classmates were fighting over her. Although, Bakugo's way of doing things was not at all pleasureable. He's always gawking, shouting, cursing, and all of that of which Todoroki hated. Meanwhile, Midoriya's spirit remained unbroken by Bakugo's barbaric attitude. He still tried to reach out for Uraraka, no matter how much he got yelled at. Uraraka just couldn't choose between the two, so she would just accept their offers without rejecting the other. How did he know all of this? Because the three of them were always fighting in the class, and they did not, and NEVER, try to hide their personal love lives. Their relationship was like an open book to the whole class. Did they have just no shame at all?

This antics happened every single day like a routine. And what really made them stood out was the angry lionhead, Bakugo. If he would just shut his mouth and argue quietly the class would be so much in peace.

"Sorry about this afternoon, Todoroki-kun... People are already ignoring us, which is a good thing, but I know you hate it the most. I'm really sorry." Midoriya approached Todoroki to his seat, which caught him by surprise. He didn't know Midoriya was aware of what he felt.

Well, Midoriya was not too bad. At least he's not loud.

"No, you're okay. The problem is Bakugo. As long as he's not making a racket, I'm fine. But he's always yelling it's very annoying. I just want some quietness. That's all." Not wanting to talk to the greenhead any further, Todoroki got up and picked his bag, ready to leave school. He started walking but was off balance when his arm was yanked harshly by an unfamiliar hand.

"Hey. What did you say about me, half and half?" Bakugo glared sharply. Oh, how did he forget Bakugo was there? Damn that Midoriya.

"Kacchan! Don't start a fight—"

"Shut up Deku. I'm talking to half and half here." Bakugo continued to glare at Todoroki with fiery eyes.

"I said that you're loud, airhead. You always make a ruckus every single day. Don't you get it's getting on my nerves?"

"I dare you say that again."

"You're so fucking loud and annoying, lionhead."

"So you're picking a fight with me now? Bring it on loser!" Bakugo grabbed Todoroki's collar fiercely. Good thing Todoroki didn't let out a choked sound.

I would really love to fight this lunatic, but not here I won't.

Todoroki noticed all eyes were on them. He didn't want to make a racket so he just yanked off the dirty hand off of his collar and glared at him.

"Good thing I still have brains." Todoroki walked out of the classroom.

"Son of a bitch! Get back here!" He could still hear the loud voice in the distance shouting rubbish about him. Well whatever. He could not care less about his and Bakugo's relationship.


Todoroki had just gotten out of the school. He inhaled his breath, feeling so much better. He could finally get away from that rambunctious lionhead.

Oh yeah, I have an errand today.

Rummaging the pocket on his bag, he pulled out a piece of note, written 'Things to buy'. He smiled, glad that his mother had finally gotten out from the hospital and had already started cooking again. Errands and whatnot, he would be glad of doing anything his mother told him to do.

After a quite long stroll, he reached the supermarket that was fairly near his house. He bought all of the things he needed to buy, and exited with a paperbag full of groceries on his hand.

Todoroki was unusually exhausted today, so he decided to go to the coffee shop just for a while. He had to deliver the goods to his mother, so he couldn't be there long.

He entered the coffee shop which was his favorite since his childhood.

Ah, the scent was always so soothing. He really loved to be here.

Todoroki picked a seat in the corner and relaxed momentarily as he was approached by a waiter with a very familiar voice—

"What would you like to order—The fuck, Todoroki?!"

Which was the voice he hated most. He already knew too well of this voice of a certain blonde he heard every damn day, cussing and yelling.

Todoroki glared at the supposedly waiter and he just confirmed it. This person who's offering him a menu was the person that irked him so much today. Why was Bakugo in this coffee shop that he liked so much? Why in the lord of heavens did he have to be met with this guy again? He came here because he was tired, and Bakugo being there didn't help at all.

Todoroki, being irked by the very pressence of the Blonde, had nothing to say in mind but words of insults. He just wanted to let it out now that they're not in school grounds anymore.

Actually, now that he thought about it, what a really fortunate opportunity to diss him right now. Bakugo couldn't assault or cuss Todoroki or he would surely lose his job. Todoroki smirked, he was pleased that he got the chance to get back at Bakugo.

Let's see what you're made of.

"So you work here. Kind of fancy, for you." Todoroki made sure to sound very insinuating.

"...May I take your orders?"

"Why did you work here, anyway? It's not fitting for you. I think you'd best work on the underground, working for those men with dirty cause. Or did they have already rejected you, knowing you're just a brat who could do nothing but to bark?"

"May I take your orders please Sir." Bakugo didn't even bat an eye to Todoroki's insulting expression. He didn't even respond to Todoroki's provocation. He just stared at the order notes with a blank expression while holding a pen.

Unusually calm.

Todoroki raised one of his brow from the lack of backlash. "Ground coffee, less sugar."

"Understood." Bakugo left after taking notes of Todoroki's order. He wondered what in the world happened to Bakugo. Actually, was that even really him?

After about ten minutes, Bakugo came back with a cup of coffee in his tray. He was just... expressionless, which is very unusual.

One more insult should be enough to make him snap.

"Hey, are you really Bakugo? You're usually very rude, what are you doing here really? You should resign while they haven't decided to kick you out." Todoroki was ready for whatever was coming, but there was no respond whatsoever.

"Yes, I really am Bakugo. Enjoy your drink while it's still hot." He casually delivered the coffee and left.

Oh, wow. He was instead treated like a proper customer. Funny. You would think that the rambunctious guy he had a fight with this afternoon was a tad crazy, but he was actually pretty normal.

Todoroki was surprised, to say the least. Bakugo didn't even take the bait, he was very calm and rational. Usually a single word of insult would have made him snap instantly but he managed to keep his cool. He did his job properly as a waiter and his manner was not bad at all. Did he have a wrong opinion about Bakugo? He thought Bakugo was rude, loud, violent and impolite until just an hour ago... but this was an interesting side of him that he did not expect.

He continued to observe Bakugo while enjoying his favorite coffee.

And it's true, Bakugo was very...different somehow. One might even call him charming.

Todoroki noticed Bakugo was gone for a long time. He didn't spot him anywhere. Did his shift already end? Maybe it's time to leave..

"Oh God, how am I supposed to go home with all this rain?" He heard a woman beside his seat complaining.

Todoroki just only noticed that it's raining cats and dogs outside. And it's already evening. How come he didn't notice?

Thankfully, he remembered that he somehow brought an umbrella in his bag. He checked his bag as he saw the forgotten groceries on the floor.

The groceries. I forgot.

Todoroki rushed to pay the bill and went outside. It was already evening and his mother needed the ingredients for cooking. What was he doing here? His mother's errand was too important to be neglected. He opened his umbrella hurriedly and he saw Bakugo, standing infront of the store in a casual outfit. He looked at his face, and there it was again, that expressionless face was just too good to be missed.

Wait, what was he saying?

"Hey." He carefully called out to Bakugo.

"Half and half. What?"

"I have a name and you've said it before. Todoroki, okay?"

"Okay Todoroki, so you hate me. I hate you too. Get out of my face or I'll fucking kill you."

Todoroki didn't know why Bakugo always acted this way, but he guessed it's just his nature.

"Stop being so sassy. You're so much better when you're serving here."

"Well I don't know who just said I should just work in the dirt."

"I'm really sorry for that. To be honest, I was really mad at you for this afternoon. I thought you are the worst guy I've ever met but you changed my opinion. You were like a different person working here, which isn't bad at all."

"Yeah but I still hate you."

"Why did you start working here, anyway? I don't think a person like you would want to work part time." Todoroki knew he was sticking his nose where it didn't belong, but he was just curious as to why the blonde was working here.

Bakugo just left the questions unanswered. He just looked like his minds were off somewhere else. Todoroki should have known there was no point in trying to converse with Bakugo.

"I.. just do this for Uraraka." He hesitantly answered after a few minutes, which left Todoroki in a shock. For Uraraka? What? Was this guy serious? A hotheaded person like Bakugo went all this way doing a part time job just for Uraraka?

This really intrigued Todoroki. He had to know now.

"So you can't go home like this. Looks like the rain won't stop for a while. We might hate each other but do you want to crash in my house?"

"Fucking hell." Bakugo bluntly rejected the offer. As expected.

"It's really not good for you to stay here. And you don't have an umbrella with you right?" Todoroki raised the umbrella in his hand, making his point clear.

"Ugh this is so friggin' annoying... Who're in your place?"

"My Mother and sister."

"Well... I'll leave once the rain stops."


"Shoto! Who's this blondie you have right here?" His Mother enthusiastically greeted Todoroki and the 'friend' she's unfamiliar of.

"He's Bakugo. And well..."

"Dude's not my friend." Bakugo continued.

"What?"

"We just happened to meet at the coffee shop, and he offered me his house to wait for the rain to stop."

"But Shoto invited you here! You must be friends. Come on in!" Thankfully, Todoroki's mom didn't take his words negatively and instead welcomed him.

"Rrgh..." Bakugo growled, unable to say anything.

"Mom, I'm really sorry I'm late. These are the things you asked." Todoroki gave the groceries to his mother, who accept and thanked him in content.

"It's okay, Shoto! I'll go cook with Fuyumi. You wait with your friend, okay?" Todoroki nodded.

Todoroki and Bakugo entered the living room and just sat on the couch quietly. Then what came over them was not a quarrel or even word of insults, but rather a heavy, painful silence. It was just so plain awkward that Todoroki didn't even know what to say. He had never been in a decent conversation with Bakugo, because that personality of his. Now that Todoroki knew another side of him, he became tolerant of Bakugo and there were things he really wanted to ask, but words were not coming out of his mouth.

This was way too awkward.

"Shoto! Can you help me with the cuttings? I'm preparing other dishes, and Fuyumi has her hands full with desserts!" Way to go, Todoroki's mother. Todoroki was relieved he was saved from that... awkward silence. Though he's really not good with knife, but he could bear with it, it's so much better rather than staying here.

"Hey you. Can you really cut?" Bakugo surprisingly said anything after that whole awkwardness.

"Not really, but I have to go help my mom."

"Let me do it then. I'm dying out of boredom anyway."

Bakugo went to the kitchen along with Todoroki, and his mother questioned what was the other doing here.

"I'm doing the cuttings. Seems like your son can't do it good."

"Give it a try then."

Bakugo showed off his knife handling skill like a pro. He cut the vegetables and garnish so fast, it didn't even match Todoroki's eyes. In fact, his mother and sister even stopped doing their jobs and just stared at Bakugo in awe. Todoroki looked at the results, and it was very neat and well-done.

"Is this enough?"

"Oh there's so much more!" Todoroki's Mother whipped out a basket of vegetables and chunks of meat. Looked like they were going to have a feast today.

"But can you do it?"

"Heck yeah. This is easy." He smirked. He seemed to be enjoying it, Todoroki noticed.

"Shoto, you can just help me here." Todoroki nodded.

Todoroki was instructed to get the seasonings from across the counter near Bakugo. His arm was brushed off against Bakugo's skin accidentally, and in that instant Todoroki could feel like a spark of lightning electrocuting him. He slightly jerked backward, surprised. His head was also stinging a bit. In that short moment, he felt... oddly familiar with Bakugo. Like he had met him from a long time ago. It was just momentarily, but it's a strange feeling. He looked at Bakugo but he seemed fine. Was that just him?

After what seemed to be an hour Todoroki's mother dismissed them, saying the food would be finished soon. They went back to the living room, and Todoroki hoped he could pull out a decent conversation with Bakugo. The rain still hadn't let up, afterall.

"So your name is Shoto?" Bakugo unexpectedly said something. And wow. Yeah, he should have known Bakugo wouldn't even bothered remembering his name.

"I don't know why you just noticed, but yeah."

"So what was it you said you don't like about me again?"

"What?"

"What did you say about me that you don't like."

Did he hear that right? Of all people, Bakugo asked him this?

"Look, just forget about this afternoon. I wasn't myself, and it was partially my fault because I talked about you in the class."

"Just fucking answer me."

"Well I think that you're really loud. You're always very angry and you'd always pick fight with Midoriya in the class, which really annoyed me to this day. But you actually do something like working in a coffee shop, just for Uraraka. So maybe I was wrong in my judgment and you're not so bad after all. So just forget about it, Bakugo. I'm fine."

"I'm aware that the whole attention of the class was on me, but I just wanna show them that I really like Uraraka."

"What? Really?"

Bakugo turned his eyes to face Todoroki.

"Yeah. I'm picking a fight with that nerd not just because of a baseless grudge. I wanna show people that I'm a gutsy guy, and that I'll do what it takes to make her mine."

What a surprise. He never would have expected an answer like that coming from Bakugo's mouth.

"Looks like I really did a mistake on my judgment. I'm very sorry."

"No need. Seems to me you're not just a cold bastard too. Well if it really did bother you guess I could tone it down a bit."

Todoroki was taken aback. So this usually hotheaded guy was actually really rational. He wondered why he even tried to pick a fight with Bakugo.

"So can I ask what are you trying to buy for her?"

"It's really none of your business though." Bakugo seemed like he didn't want to answer. Well, if that's how it was then fine. He would find out sooner or later anyway.

"...I plan to buy her a golden ring."

"A ring?" Todoroki blinked a few times. He was surprised that Bakugo could think of such romantic gift. But really, Bakugo? A ring? He let out a small laugh before he even knew it.

"If you're asking just to make a joke out of me then cut the crap, half-half bastard!" Oh no, now he made him angry. That was unintentional.

"No, don't get the wrong idea. I'm not insulting you, it's just that I can barely see the image of you giving a ring to a girl... Sorry." Todoroki tried to hold his laughter.

"Fuck you, Todoroki." Bakugo shifted his sight lazily to the blank space.

"Remind me again, are you really this kind of person?" Todoroki teasingly smirked, approaching Bakugo's grudging face.

"Don't invade my personal space, asshole..." Bakugo clicked his tongue in annoyance.

He's so easy to tease.

Todoroki was starting to get amused of him. He leaned back to the couch, thinking of questions he wanted to ask.

"Hey. I'm just saying, don't get mad at me. So seeing you two aren't a couple—"

"Yet."

"Right. Seeing you two aren't a couple yet, you want to give her something expensive like a gold ring? Do you think she'll accept it happily? There's the problem with Midoriya and everything." Todoroki stared at Bakugo at the corner of his eyes.

"It doesn't matter. I'm just gonna prove how much I love her. And there's no fucking way that nerd will be able to beat me at something."

Admirable.

Todoroki was honestly amazed at Bakugo's determination. So he'd do something like this just for someone he loved. Strangely enough, aside from admiration, what Todoroki felt was...sadness. And for some reason he felt jealous too. He didn't know where it came from but what the hell? Jealous of what? For the love of God, he barely knew this person.

"Shoto, Bakugo-kun! Dinner's ready." His mom called out to them. Todoroki looked over to the window and the rain didn't seem to be letting up.

"Have a dinner here. It's still raining outside."

Bakugo nodded casually. He didn't seem to mind being in here for so long. He's not even complaining that he wanted to go home or anything, which again, strangely making Todoroki happy.

They both sat on the dining chair side by side.

"Hey Bakugo-kun, so how's Shoto in school? Is he on good term with everyone in class?" Todoroki's mother enthusiastically asked while arranging the dishes in the table.

"Well, I actually don't know too much about him. He's always very silent and seemingly cold, but I guess...that's not exactly true." Bakugo scratched his nape.

"So you guys ARE friends!" She giggled happily.

"I dunno if you could call us that..."

"Shoto never invited his friends here. You're the first, Bakugo-kun! I'm so happy my Shoto invited a friend here."

"Mom!" Todoroki raised his voice, feeling embarrassed. Why did she have to say that? She's making him like a pathetic antisocial guy.

"I'm sorry dear. Let's just dig in!"

"Your family isn't too bad. Thanks anyway." Bakugo stood in front of Todoroki's door, ready to leave now that the rain had completely let up.

"Yeah."

"And don't you say a word about what I told you here, or you will be sorry, got it?"

"As fierce as ever. I get it. It's a secret, right?"

"Yeah. Well, see ya." Bakugo started walking and waved his hand to Todoroki.

And that was the start of their somewhat friendly term.