It's early summer and one morning the students of U.A. find themselves gathered out front of the school, stood in groups of their respective classes, waiting to listen to their Principle Nezu.
Nezu: Good morning students! I know this is an unusual situation but we have some news for you all!
Kacchan: It's hot out here...
Todoroki: Would you like to hold my han-
Kacchan: Do not touch me half'n'half.
Aizawa: Pleaae be quiet for five minutes and listen to Principle Nezu...
Nezu: Ahem, your parents have already been notified, but the school aswell as your dorms are about to undergo some renovations that will take a month to complete! Therefor, you all will be spending a month at home.
The entire crowd of students erupted into gasps, cheers and mutters of excitement- until the teachers calmed them down once more.
Nezu: Now of course you will be given personalized assignments and training goals to achieve during your month away, we can't have you completely abandoning your hero studies! but I do hope you all enjoy a well deserved break. You are dismissed!
Monana: Don't let this month fool you 1A- I WILL COME BACK STRONGER THAN YOU ALL! HAHAHAHAHA-
Kendo: *thwack* Sorry again about him, enjoy the break guys!
All the students had slowly started filing out of the school grounds, heading off in groups or alone towards their homes
Kaminari: You guys- we totally have to spend this entire month absolutely DOMINATING the ranks in league-
Sero: We can't get too ahead of ourselves dude, who knows what assignments they're setting for us are gonna be...
Kirishima: He's right, We'll totally make time for games though, right bakugo?
Kacchan: Who cares, I'm more worried about spending a whole month under that hag's roof again...
kaminari: C'mon man your mom is not that bad! she's cool!
Kacchan: You know nothing dunce face!
~meanwhile~
Uraraka: Deku-kun? How come you look so down?
Deku: Oh! I'm not really it's just, my mom has had this trip planned for months- and of course its just two weeks right in the middle of our break, I'm just not sure where I'll end up staying.
Todoroki: I would totally offer my place but even i understand that may be uncomfortable- since... we are all a little uncomfortable around each other right now!
Deku: No no i couldn't barge in on you guys when you're just starting to figure everything out-
Iida: I'm sure my parents would love to have you stay with us!
Deku: Really? i mean that would be super fun, and i already know we study great together so the assignments wouldn't be a problem- ah- im sorry, you should speak to your parents first! but honestly i feel like my mom might have already made plans for me as soon as the school told her about the break.
Tsu: Either way, you will still get to spend some time with her at least!
Deku: Yeah, it'll be nice, lets make sure to all meet up at some point too!
the group split up as they neared their own houses, and before long deku was slipping off his shoes and feeling the warmth of home fill his chest.
Inko: Izuku you're home! it's been too long!
Deku: Mom it's only been a couple of months since i last came to visit-
Inko: exactly! much too long! Oh honey I'm so sorry my trip lined up with this break- at least we got a week before i leave!
Deku: Yeah its great but im glad we'll get to spend some time together, oh also! One of my friends already offered for me to stay around his place while you're away- he said he would talk to his parents about it so i don't know for certain yet but...
Deku trailed off as he noticed his mother looking more and more nervous as he spoke
Deku: Whats the matter?
Inko: Oh well uh- you see- as soon as that lovely homeroom teacher of yours explained what was happening, my mind went into overdrive you know, worrying about how you would have nowhere to stay while i was gone! so i um...
Deku sighed, he already half expected for his mom to have made the plans for him, but if his worst case scenario was true then...
Deku: Where have you planned already?
Inko: well you know- i just felt more comfortable knowing you would be staying with someone who has known you basically your entire life! it just so happened that Mitsuki and i were talking before we got the messages so it worked out perfectly, she said she would love to have you over there! you know how much she adores you!
Inko was trying her best to put a positive spin on the situation- but was feeling guiltier the longer dhe watched her son's face going pale with worry
Inko: Look- if you really don't want to stay with them then i can just call her and let her know-
Deku: You can't do that! you know how offended she would get if you told her i didn't want to stay with them, i can't do that to her she's always been so nice to me!
Deku buried his face in his hands and let out a pitiful whine
Deku: i just feel so bad, I'm going to unintentionally ruin kacchan's break!
Inko: Oh honey... I thought you two would be getting along better again by now- is he really still not over his gruff teenager phase?
Deku laughed a little at that description
Deku: Im not sure you could really call it a phase mom- it's just who he is, but i don't mind, it's not like he has to change or anything, he just doesn't like my company- well anyones really.
Inko: im sorry for organizing it before speaking to you about it, it really was just because Mitsuki and i were already talking about my trip, she was right there and offering, I'm sorry for assuming you would be okay with it!
Deku: Oh mom don't apologize it's okay! really- I'm just glad to spend some time at home and then have a place to stay, I'll just message kacchan now to see if he's actually okay with this though.
~In private chat with Kacchan~
Deku: Hey uh- did your mom tell you about me staying over?
Kacchan: Yeah but i don't care, Doesn't matter to me- you'll just sleep on my floor and stay out of my way.
Deku: Of course. sorry Kacchan, I tried to make plans to stay elsewhere but my mom already spoke to yours and well you know what they're like.
Deku watched as Bakugo began typing, then abruptly stopped, and the chat was quiet for a minute or so- before he was typing again.
Kacchan: You don't have to apologize, it's not your fault my mom loves you so much.
deku blushed and stared at the message- Bakugo telling him he wasn't in the wrong? it wasn't his fault? that's new...
Deku: Ah- Surely she can't think that highly of me!
Kacchan: You'll see when you get here- i gotta go eat, bye.
Deku: Oh- sure! Enjoy your food, see you in about a week!
he got no reply and closed the chat with a heavy sigh- he was at least a little relieved to know kacchan wasn't going to absolutely hate him being there- maybe it won't be so bad?
~A few days later~
Uraraka: Wah i still can't believe you already got all your assignments done!?
Deku: Well I've still gotta hit my training quota every day but the paper they asked me to write wasn't so bad.
Todoroki: I finished mine too, i honestly don't know what I'm going to do for the rest of the break...
Tsu: Get a new hobby- Like ice sculpting!
Uraraka: Imagine having time for hobbies.
Iida: if you need help with your assignment we can all give some advice?
Deku: You still have like 3 and a half weeks, you'll get it done!
Uraraka: Yeah you're right- Sorry im being melodramatic- if anyone should be worried about this break it's you Deku-Kun.
Todoroki: Only a few days until you go to bakugo's right?
Deku: Yeah... I mean we haven't talked much but when i first brought it up he didn't actually seem too annoyed about it, I'm just hoping i can stay out of his way and the 2 weeks will go by fast!
Tsu: We'll make sure to check up on you deku-chan.
Deku: Thanks you guys but really I'm sure it'll be fine! Oh it's almost 5- I've gotta head home, mom and i have dinner plans!
Uraraka: Tell inko we said hi!
Todoroki: Tell bakugo i said hi when you see him!
~the day of inko's trip~
*knock knock*
Deku wipes his clammy palms on his jeans, taking a deep breath as blonde spiky hair emerged from the door's frosted window
Mitsuki: Izuku! Come on in sweety, it's so lovely to see you!
She immediately pulled deku into her house and straight into a hug, ruffling his hair with a laugh
When she let him go deku frantically began bowing his head and thanking her profusely for letting him stay
Deku: I'm really grateful to be allowed to stay in your home, i will help out with whatever you ask, Thank you very much for letting me stay!
Mitsuki: Oh hon look at you being all respectful- KATSUKI! WHY CAN'T YOU BE MORE LIKE IZUKU HAH!?
Kacchan: SHUT UP OLD HAG I DO EVERYTHING YOU ASK ALL THE TIME!!
Mitsuki glared up the stairs for a moment longer before immediately turning to deku with a gleaming smile
Mitsuki: Anyways come in come in, your shoes and coat can go over here and-
Masaru: Ah Midoriya, Welcome! are you hungry?
Masaru emerged from the kitchen with a slightly grubby apron and a warm smile
Deku: Mm i am! I'm doing a lot of training lately so it really works up an appetite!
Mitsuki: That's great! Katsuki told us that katsudon was your favorite and we just had to make it for your first night with us!
Deku: Kacchan- Said that?
Deku's mind: Kacchan knows my favorite meal? He even told his parents- Does he actually want me to have a nice time here? that's really sweet...
Suddenly they heard stomping down the steps as bakugo made his way into the room- annoyed already
Kacchan: WHY ARE YOU MAKING STUFF UP!? THATS NOT HOW IT WENT AT ALL! YOU WOULDN'T STOP BOTHERING ME ABOUT HIS FAVORITE MEAL ALL DAY SO I TOLD YOU TO MAKE YOU LEAVE ME ALONE!
Deku: Im still surprised you even knew what my favorite meal was!
Bakugo turned to deku with wide eyes and a slight pink hue to his cheeks, before scoffing and turning away
Kacchan: I remember everyone's favorite meals because food is important to me that's all.
Mitsuki: Stop being mean to izuku- go show him where he can put his stuff.
Bakugo grumbled under his breath before turning to stomp up the stairs, deku stared after him, blinking in confusion until Mitsuki nudged his Shoulder gently
Mitsuki: That means follow him sweetie.
Deku: O-oh! okay, thanks again- would you like me to come back down and help set things up for the meal after?
Mitsuki: No no of course not, I'll call you boys down when it's ready, oh and hon- don't let him boss you around too much okay?
Deku bowed his head one last time before gripping his luggage and heading upstairs.
Deku's mind: I haven't been inside this house in so many years... I still remember where Kacchan's room is though, good thing too because he definitely didn't wait to show me.
He shuffled through bakugo's door before stopping to awkwardly scan the room
Kacchan: Just keep your stuff out the way- don't block my important stuff- and keep yourself tidy! Don't make my room a mess!
Deku: Of course- uh, is here okay?
He set his small suitcase down beside bakugo's laudry basket, the blonde looked over and hummed in approval, making delu let out a small sigh of relief
He continued to stay quiet as he began unpacking some things, finding s spot to plug in his phone charger and putting his toothbrush in the shared bathroom
When he headed back into bakugo's room he was caught off guard with a sudden question
Kacchan: Whats wrong?
Deku: Uh- huh?
Kacchan: Well- You're... I dunno you're just being weirdly quiet- it's not what i was expecting.
Deku: You told me to stay out of your way so i just thought you wouldn't want to talk.
Bakugo stared up at deku's awkward smile and felt himself getting flustered
Kacchan's mind: I did tell him that- It's a good thing hes not talking or being annoying- why would i even ask?,
Kacchan: I don't wanna talk! so- good!
Deku: mhm, I know kacchan, That's okay!
Deku continued sorting through some of his things and checked his phone as bakugo just sat uncomfortably and had an internal war with himself about how he was acting.
Kacchan: Hey uh- I'm sor-
Mitsuki: KATSUKI, IZUKU, FOOD IS READY!
Kacchan: OKAY!
Deku stood frozen in shock from the sudden outburst of yelling- he would really have to get used to that- but as his mind wrapped around the situation he suddenly realized it almost seemed like bakugo was about to say sorry.
Deku: What were you saying kacchan?
Kacchan: Huh- oh- nothing, we gotta go or she'll throw a fit.
Bakugo brushed it off anf headed downstairs with deku following behind, both sitting in the empty seats around the table- Beside each other.
Masaru: I hope its good!
Deku: Ah I'm sure it is, thank you so much for cooking my favorite you really didn't have to!
Kacchan: Your such a kissass.
He grumbled before taking a mouthful of the food and pausing in shock, avoiding eye contact and mumbling
Kacchan: It's really good- Thanks dad.
Mitsuki: That's the spirit! Eat up izuku!
They all enjoyed the meal, mitsuki asked deku some questions here and there but it all felt comfortable, maybe because bakugo was staying completely silent
Mitsuki: You know- There are some sites i found online from people documenting all sorts of things you students have been up to- i don't know where they're getting their information but it seems like you guys get up to so much!
Deku: Especially when we train with the pro heros, I'd love to work with the Best Jeanist one day like kacchan has!
Mitsuki: Oh kacchan adores him-
Kacchan: No! he was insufferable- he totally messed up my hair- and has awful fashion sense!
Mitsuki: Oh come on- You're always keeping up with everything he does these days, i know my own son well enough to know which heros he looks up to.
Bakugo just scoffed and continued eating, allowing mitsuki to keep her smug grin as she kept talking to deku
Misuki: Do you enjoy school Izuku?
Deku: Of course i do! Kacchan calls me a nerd and honestly he's not wrong, i love learning new things and studying, plus training with everyone is always super fun!
Mitsuki: What about katsuki?
Deku: Eh?
Mitsuki: Do you two ever train together? How close are you these days?
Kacchan: You really don't have to answer that.
Mitsuki: Im just asking a simple question, you used to be so cute when you were tiny you know, the bestest of friends!
Kacchan: I wouldent say that-
Mitsuki: Katsuki be quiet or I'll take your PC away for a week!
They glared across the table at one another for a moment before bakugo quickly shovelled the last of his food in his mouth and stood from the table
Kacchan: If you're going to ask embarrassing questions atleast do it while im not here!
He took his bowl to the kitchen before they heard him stomping up the stairs, and mitsuki turned back to deku apologeticcly
Mitsuki: He really is a handful... Im sorry if he still causes you problems like in middle school...
Deku: Oh no its not like that at all! We do struggle sometimes but- I really admire kacchan I understand his personality can be a bit difficult sometimes but i don't mind it really- it's not like i would ever want him to change who he is!
Deku felt very shy and flustered talking about bakugo so openly to his parents, but mitsuki was listening with her full attention, clearly very interested in everything deku had to say.
Deku: I mean, Kacchan even apologized for everything last term, when he actually said sorry for everything that's happened between us it really meant a lot to me... I'd definitely consider kacchan as one of my closest friends, but I'm totally okay that he doesn't see it that way!
Mitsuki: You're such a sweetheart izuku... thank you for understanding my son so well, i know im not always the best mom but i really tried to raise him right, so it's so relieving to hear that you- and i hope your other classmates- really do care about him.
Deku: Of course we all do! if you asked anyone in class 1A i can promise you they would all have good things to say about Kacchan! He's so smart and strong, his strategies blow my mind sometimes, and he's really getting better and better at teamwork, he does say he considers us all as his rivals but im sure he cares about us too- well i guess i can't be sure- oh god im sorry i totally just started rambling about Kacchan out of nowhere- now im glad he went upstairs!
Mitsuki: Don't feel embarrassed! I think its so wonderful how highly you think of my Katsuki~ I wish that boy would put his head on properly and realize how great you are izuku, I'm sorry if he's insufferable while you're staying here, please try not to let him get to you!
Deku: Oh I'll be fine don't worry, thanks again for inviting me to stay- would you like me to help with the washing up?
Masaru: You're our guest, you don't have to worry about any household chores, besides i cooked, so my lovely wife washes up, we trade!
Mitsuki: Mhm, sometimes katsuki cooks for us all- it's rare but hes somehow a better cook than either of us so we like those days a lot- anyways- you can head on upstairs, we've got everything down here!
Deku bowed his head and thanked them once again before heading back up to bakugo's room suddenly feeling overly nervous at how quiet it seemed to be
He was suprised when he entered the room to see bakugo sat at the edge of his bed, glaring at the floor, seemingly oblivious to Deku's presence
Deku: Kacchan? Are you okay?
Kacchan: Hm, uh... I'm sorry for being so- like this- even after i apologized and everything already...
He didn't look up at deku, making the poor boy feel frozen in place at the serious tone in his voice
Deku: Thats okay Kacchan-
Kacchan: I'm really trying to be okay with this whole thing but- in the last month I've grown from never feeling comfortable around you because of our past, then coming to terms with it and realizing i needed to apologize for my shit, and now suddenly you're just in my house- for two whole weeks... it's- fuck I don't even know it's just a lot for me to figure out.
Deku: I get it Kacchan, I didn't realize you were worried about acting the wrong way, i already told you you didn't have to change anything-
Kacchan: I'm not changing anything on purpose to like- cater to you or whatever- i just wanna stop feeling this way whenever you're around.
Deku: Feeling like what?
Bakugo finally looked up at him and deku panicked, feeling his eyes widen and his muscles go tense
Kacchan: Well- i dont know- being around most people makes me uncomfortable, i think you just freak me out cause you know me so well- it's weird that you can like predict how I'll react when you do shit- like when you were being quiet on purpose! that's weird! just cause you know I'll get annoyed- let me get annoyed on my own terms!
Deku couldn't help but laugh at the ridiculousness of what bakugo was saying, however his tiny bout of giggles only made the blonde boy stand up from his bed abruptly
Kacchan: HAH!? WHAT'S SO FUNNY?
Deku: Wait im sorry kacchan! it's just funny that you're saying you'd rather me be annoying instead of trying not to bother you!
Kacchan: THAT'S NOT WHAT I SAID STUPID NERD- wait...
Bakugo suddenly paused and frowned at the ceiling in thought, and deku watched as his cheeks blushed red
Kacchan: Hmph- See thats your fault! you make me say dumb shit- Why do i yell stupid shit when you're around? even dunce face doesn't get me like this- huh- what are you-
Deku had taken a step towards him, reaching a hand out, but froze as bakugo blinked snf stepped back in panic
Deku: I was just- you had fluff on your shoulder-
They both stood there frozen a couple steps apart, Deku wondering why it seemed like bakugo was afraid of him- and bakugo wondering why his heart was racing
Kacchan: You're freaking me out-
Deku: Im sorry! what would you like me to do so i can stop scaring you!
Kacchan: IM NOT SCARED OF YOU! you're just being WEIRD!
Deku: I'll just get the futon out- uh- where is it?
Kacchan: I'll get it- just- go over there!
He pointed over to the far corner of his room and Deku looked back in confusion, before turning back to him with a tilt of his head
Kacchan: i just want you to get out the way dumb de- uh- Izuku!
He practically growled as he stormed past deku, brushing into his shoulder as the boy still hadn't moved
Deku's mind: If I'd known he would get this uncomfortable i would of just dealt with mitsuki being a little upset- he should of just told me and i would have cancelled being here... why is he so uncomfortable.
He shuffled over to the corner of the room and began looking at the trinkets bakugo had set up on his shelves.
Deku: Some of these are the same as when we were kids, he still has his all might figure on display... oh, the sports festival medal...aw, he even has a photo of him and his friends, I'm glad he at least gets along well with kirishima kaminari and sero.
Kacchan: What are you doing?
Deku: I'm just looking! i didn't touch anything i promise!
He put his hands up in defense and bakugo scanned the shelves behind him before humming and pulling the futon into the room, setting it up on the floor beside where deku had plugged in his charger
Deku: Thanks kacchan-
Kacchan: It's fine- uh- the guys wanted me to get online...to play- why am i talking to you like im asking if its okay this is my room.
Deku: Oh! That sounds fun- just pretend I'm not even here!
deku sat on his futon and got his phone out, trying to find something to pass the time until he would want to sleep, and trying his best to completely ignore bakugo as he sat at his desk to set up his PC
Kacchan: God you're all so loud already- OI SHITTY HAIR GET YOUR DOG TO SHUT UP... Oh fuck you- No- yeah... He is here- Oh...
Deku really was trying to mind his own business but it was pretty clear they were talking about him
After a moment of silence bakugo turned in his chair and pushed his headset off to sit round his neck, making deku look up expectantly.
Kacchan: The guys said hi...
Deku: Oh! well- hi back!
He put the headset back on and immediately winced at the chaos
Kacchan: HE SAID HI BACK- huh- you- NO I'M NOT- why? you're all do annoying-
He sighed dramatically and pulled the headset completely off his head, catching deku off guard as he held it out toward him
Kacchan: They want to talk to you.
Deku: Is that okay?
Kacchan: Would i be handing you the headset if it wasn't?
Deku: I guess not.
Deku stood up and took the headset, putting it on and being immediately overwhelmed by the amount they were all yelling and talking over each other
Kirishima: Bakugo! Did you give it to him?
Kaminari: DEEKUUUUU ARE YOU THEREEEE?
Deku: Hi guys!
Kaminari: OMG HE ACTUALLY GAVE YOU THE MIC?
Kirishima: DUDE HE NEVER LISTENS TO US- HI MIDORIYA!
Sero: Guys quiet down a little- remember he's not used to this- sorry midoriya!
Deku: Oh it's okay! have you guys had a good break so far?
Kaminari: It's been so LONELY! we only met up like once and bakugo has hardly played any games with us- oh and I can't do my assignments they're SO DIFFICULT!
Kirishima: You barely even tried yet kami come on don't just complain to midoriya immediately- How's your break been?
Deku: It's been good! I got my assignments done really quick cause i knew I'd be coming to stay here and didn't want to have to do my "nerd work" in front of kacchan.
Sero: Probably a good idea- he would of just bugged you otherwise.
Deku: No no i feel like i would have been a bother to kacchan not the other way round-
Kacchan: Can you guys stop talking about me when i can only hear half the conversation!
Kaminari: WAH DEKU TELL HIM WE SAID SOMETHING REALLY NICE!
Deku: Pffft- ahem- yes kaminari-kun, i totally agree, Kacchan is super smart and cool~
Kacchan: HAH!? WHAT ARE YOU ALL SAYING- give me that back-
Bakugo's cheeks were red again as he snatched the headset off of deku and put it back on
Bakugo: You can go sit back down! Talking about me hmph!
Deku laughed a little but went to go sit back on his futon feeling warm inside after talking to some friends- and getting to see bakugo all shy.
Kacchan: Shut up- What did you actually say about me? Duh- of course i know izuku made that up- what do you mean? i guess- no gr didn't mean it he's just making a joke.
Deku: Huh- Kacchan?
Kacchan: Hm? Wait- SHUT UP A SECOND DEK- IZUKU IS TALKING TO ME- ahem- What?
Deku: I wasn't joking- i just wanted you to know!
Kacchan: Huh...?
Deku: Of course i think you're super smart and cool- i have a whole notebook about all the awesome things about you kacchan!
Kacchan: You filled an entire one of your nerd books- with me?
Deku: Well it helps that I've known you basically my whole life because there's just so much stuff to document, it would probably make you mad to realize that most of my hero work all comes from being inspired by the new things you accomplish!
Bakugo continued to stare in silence- until deku heard a comotion through the headset and his face suddenly went bright red, his eyes white with rage
Kacchan: SHUT UP- YOU'RE ALL SO DUMB- that's not- NO- STOP IT- im turning this off- YOU'RE MAKING IT WEIRD- PLAY YOUR DUMB GAME WITHOUT ME!!
He tugged the headset off and shut down his PC, turning and catching eye contact with deku who looked extremely concerned
Deku: What happened?
Kacchan: Nothing! they're just stupid- your books are stupid too! a whole book about me? why?
Deku: I'm sorry- does that make you uncomfortable as well? i just like making notes about all the people who i admire!
Kacchan: Why do you admire me? i was always awful to you- still kinda am!
Deku: Do you really want me to explain that or will you just get more uncomfortable?
Kacchan: I'M NOT UNCOMFORTABLE- I'm just confused i guess.
Mitsuki: BOY'S IT'S GETTING LATE- KATSUKI QUIET DOWN THE YELLING!
Kacchan: I AM QUIET!
Deku: I brought all my books with me- you can look at your one if you'd like?
Kacchan: What- uh- no i don't wanna see that, it is getting late anyway, I'm gonna head to bed.
Deku: Oh okay... I'll use the bathroom after you!
They got ready for bed in an awkward silence, bakugo avoiding deku as much as possible and basically falling asleep the second his head hit the pillow.
When deku finally laid on his futon, he couldn't stop his mind racing around so many different thoughts about what had happened today.
Deku's mind: What on earth could they have said to freak him out that much, was it about my notes? maybe they were just making fun of him... hm... I should ask one of them, Kami would tell me I'm sure, I'll message him tomorrow...
~after a good night's sleep~
*BEEP BEEP BEEP*
Deku: WAH!
Kacchan: HUH- oh- DUDE WHY DID YOU YELL LIKE THAT-
Deku: SORRY SORRY YOUR ALARM ISN'T LIKE MINE IT MADE ME JUMP!
Kacchan: Ugh... Waking up in fear is going to ruin my whole day.
Deku: I'm sorry kacchan...
Kacchan: Stop apologizing all the time- god you even have to upstage my damn apology!
Deku: What!? I could never! That was like the most meaningful thing that's ever happened to me! Hm... Maybe it's a tie with when all might gave me One For All.
Kacchan: Tch, me apologizing is not as big a deal as you getting a damn quirk dumbass-
Deku: But it is kacchan! To me it is!
Kacchan: This is too much for 10 seconds after I've woken up.
He huffed and got out of bed, yawning and stretching his arms above his head- his shirt lifting above his belly button
Deku's eyes scanned over him, almost in a trance- until he dropped his arms and shuffled out to the bathroom
The moment he was gone Deku slapped his hands to his cheeks in shock- feeling how hot his skin was
Deku's mind: Why did i stare at kacchan like that!? Why is my heart racing l- Do i find kacchan attractive? Oh god...
A few moments later bakugo re-entered the room and raised a questioning eyebrow at how red and panicked Deku was
Kacchan: What's up with you?
Eh!? Uh- nothing! Are you done in the bathroom? im just gonna-
He stood up and quickly brushed past him to the bathroom- immediately running the cold water to splash his face and then look at his reflection
Deku's mind: You're crazy! Insanely stupid! Stop that! you're going to be here for two whole weeks! So what if kacchan has nice toned muscles and smooth skin- and a really cute morning face... NO! STOP THAT!
He slapped his cheeks again and took a deep breath, scrunching his eyes shut and shaking his head
Deku: Not happening, those thoughts do not exist, Kacchan is just Kacchan.
When he finally picked up the courage to leave the bathroom, he let out an actual inhuman sounding squeak as he bumped into a now SHIRTLESS bakugo
Kacchan: Dude do you walk around with your eyes closed or something!?
Deku: I-I...
Kacchan: I need to shower- are you- okay?
Deku buried his face in his hands and nodded rapidly, barely peeking through his fingers just so he could squeeze past the shirtless boy and back into his bedroom
Deku's mind: WE SHARE CHANGING ROOMS- WE SHARE DORM BATHS- WHY DOES IT ALL FEEL SO DIFFERENT JUST BECAUSE I'M AT HIS HOUSE? maybe it's because i haven't seen him like that since he apologized for everything, that really did mean a lot to me, and kind of nade me think of him a little differently. I need to stop thinking about this... Oh! I said i would message kami about last night...
~in private chat with kaminari~
Deku: Hey Kami, i couldn't help wondering what happened last night that made kacchan shut everything off so quickly, he brushed it off and wouldn't explain it to me but i got the feeling it was something to do with my notebooks and i feel bad.
Kaminari: Oh pffft- we were all just teasing him about you- we kind of joke about you guys quite a lot.
Deku: About me and kacchan? what kind of jokes?
Kaminari: Well you know- it's super cute that you would fill a whole notebook just about Bakugo! you guys are so fun to watch, how he acts like he hates you and you're just so cute wanting to get closer to him!
Deku: Huh!? Kami what are you even talking about!?
Kaminari: Hey come on- We're mainly just joking! but also... do you actually like him like that!? I WONT TELL ANYONE I SWEAR!
Deku: Why would you even think that!? because of the notebook? i write notebooks about so many heroes i look up to!
Kaminari: well honestly i just always thought you two would be cute together- after bakugo told us about your past and dude oh my god he always used to talk about how bad he felt and everything!
Deku: how bad he felt about what?
Kaminari: before he had the whole huge apology thing- he would always come to us when he felt like an asshole after yelling at you- he always asked us for help but to be honest we kinda suck at giving advice. but that's probably why it took him so long to actually figure out what to say and stuff- to give you that super meaningful apology- oh my god I'm so sorry if you think it's weird but that moment just made me ship you even harder!
Deku: EH- SHIP US?
Kaminari: I CAN'T HELP IT! Dude I'm always teasing him about you these days he gets so red every time- god you would ve so cute together!
Deku: i really don't see it at all... Kacchan could never be like that with anyone let alone me- not that i would want to either!
Kaminari: Oh come on dude- you're the only person bakugo has ALWAYS cared about- He knows you just as well as you know him even without the nerd books! besides you just look cute together- you're so small and cute and bubbly while hes super grouchy and acts all big and strong- dude i have these thoughts about how if you ever did date- you would be the only person that could bring out bakugos soft side and he would secretly be all cuddly and shit with you!
Deku: Oh my god kami... You're crazy!?
Kaminari: Even if bakugo will never admit it he totally does have a soft spot for you okay! I'm not the crazy one- everyone else is for acting like they don't see it! oh but these days even Kiri and Sero agree with me sometimes!
Deku: You guys are insane- I don't even know what to say anymore... I've gotta go get dressed and stuff anyways!
Kaminari: Wait before you go I'll give you... ¥3000 if you can get bakugo to hug you by the time you leave! look i just really wanna see you be cute together please I'm begging!
Deku: Kami no! Kacchan hates people touching him anyway that's never going to happen- nor would i tale your money if it somehow did i really should go though- i guess thank you for explaining last night... and i won't lie I'm a tiny bit scared of you now...
Kaminari: SORRY! Good luck with the rest of your stay- don't hesitate to keep me updated on relationship developments!
Deku closed the chat with a sigh, rubbing his head as if to try and rub away the confusion and stress building up from all the wild thoughts spiralling through his mind
Deku's mind: This whole time- kaminari and even some of the others- Have been teasing kacchan about... us being cute together? i mean i have always admired kacchan, have i been crushing on him this whole time? Oh god does everyone think im obsessed with him or something!?
Kacchan: Woah- why do you look like someone just stole your favorite all might toy?
Deku: EH- Oh do i? Ahem- I dunno- I was just thinking...about...
He completely lost his train of thought as he subconsciously let his eyes actually focus on the boy before him
watching the droplets of water fall from the tips of bakugos blonde hair slowly trailing from his shoulders down his chest, sliding across the dips and curves of his abs and lower stomach before disappearing into the loosely hung towel around his waist
Deku gulped thickly, feeling hot as his blood rushed straight to his face and his heartbeat was thumping practically inside his eardrums
Kacchan: Uh... Why are you looking at me like that? are you okay? Izuku?
And suddenly deku's nose was bleeding!
Deku: WAH- Uh- sorry uh-
He immediately freaked out- tilting his head back and pinching his nose- until bakugo rushed foward and held his chin, tilting his head back down again
Kacchan: Are you stupid!? Don't tilt your head back like that it's dangerous!
Deku: Eh- but that's how everyone does it in the movies...
Kacchan: Dumbass- The blood will just go back into your throat!
Deku: But now it'll just drip on your floor- Wah kacchan look!
Kacchan: I dont care about the stupid floor-
He huffed and pulled deku back toward the bathroom- which was still steamy from his shower
The humidity in the room was not helping deku's mind focus- and to top it all off bakugo had got some tissues and began attempting to sap up the blood as he just stood there dumbfounded
Kacchan: Lean over the sink and hold those tissues in place- I'll be right back- just because i dont care about the floor doesn't mean my mom won't get mad at me if i don't clean it before it's too late.
Deku hummed and did what he as he was told, taking a deep breath over the sink and continuing to dab at his nose before bringing a hand up to wipe the foggy mirror to check if the bleeding was stopping
It was definitely slowing down so deku took the time to clean himself up and try to calm his heartbeat down
Deku's mind: I cannot believe i just got so flustered by kacchan that i got a nosebleed- i didn't even think that was real!? i thought that was just a dumb anime cliche!
Kacchan: Hey- Did it stop yet?
Deku: Mhm, I think so...
Bakugo re-entered the bathroom wearing a pair of joggers now, but still no shirt, and deku was honestly worried about his stupid nose would start bleeding again, so he did his best to keep his eyes away
Bakugo looked him over with a frown before sighing heavily
Kacchan: It's probably because you overworked yourself, rushing to get all your assignments done in a week while still training- probably more than they asked you to everyday. I'm guessing you didn't sleep well last night, that must've pushed your body past the limit...
Deku was about to make a rebuttal- because he totally did sleep perfectly fine- but if he admitted that then bakugo would question how he got a nosebleed after a perfect full night's rest
Deku: Uh- i guess i struggled a little, but it was probably just because it's the first night here you know? I'm just not used to it that's all, I'm sure I'll be fine tonight!
Kacchan: hm... Is the futon uncomfortable?
Deku: no it's totally fine!
Kacchan: Well- if you say so... but if you don't sleep well again tonight then we'll think of something else, like the couch or something.
Deku: Oh uh- thank you for helping me kacchan...
Deku managed to look him in the eyes and muster a small smile in appreciation, feeling his heart swell in his chest as Bakugo's cheeks went pink and he looked away
Kacchan: It's nothing- of course I'd be worried- you just randomly started bleeding out of nowhere- and- see you're doing it again- look im pretty self conscious of my scars so I'll just go put a shirt on.
Deku didn't even realize he had let his eyes wander lower again until bakugo's words snapped him out of it and he reached foward to grab his wrist to stop him from leaving
Bakugo turned to instinctively yell but froze when he locked eyes with Deku's concerned frown
Deku: Why don't you like your scars...? those scars... they're my fault, it's all my fault you got hurt like that and now they've made you want to hide yourself? I'm sorry kacchan... why did you even push me out of the way to begin with...?
Deku was almost in tears as he yelled, after everything that happened afterwards- they still had never really talked about the moment bakugo risked his life for deku
The blonde boy looked to the floor with a sigh, gently prying deku's hand off of his wrist
Kacchan: I don't know why
Deku: you must know- that doesn't make any sense- why would you put yourself in so much danger like that for me!?
Kacchan: Why do you always save me huh!? Why did your quirkless dumbass start clawing at the sludge villian while i was suffocating!? why did you insist on going to the league of villains hideout to save me even after me AND the pro heroes told you not to come!? you're always putting yourself in danger for everyone but it's like you lose all rational thought when I'm the one in danger!
Deku: I've explained it to you before- my body just-
Kacchan: moved on it's own.
Deku: Oh...
Kacchan: Hhhh... Of course i don't regret what i did, but i do feel self conscious about the scars, so I'd rather you didn't keep staring at them...
Deku: Huh!? Oh god Kacchan I'm sorry- I didn't mean to! i wasn't even looking at the scars!
Kacchan: Don't lie to me i literally saw you at least three times just this morning-
Deku: I was looking there but i wasn't even paying attention to the scars because they don't take anything away from how-
Deku stopped himself in panic and slapped a hand to his mouth- finally comprehending what he was about to admit to bakugo just to cover himself for not looking at his scars
Bakugo just crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow, prompting for deku to continue
Deku: W-well i- i admire you a lot kacchan you know that... and if you didn't hate my nerd books so much i would of already gotten your one out to fill a double page spread with sketches and information about how much stronger and fitter you've gotten since the last time i sketched them and-
Kacchan: WAIT LAST TIME?
deku: Well i have full body sketches of everyone but now I've realized i need to update yours because- well you've grown a lot and i couldn't help but notice...
Kacchan: Hm... do you promise you're not just lying and trying to flatter me after staring at my ugly scars?
Deku: They're not ugly kacchan... Those scars signify how incredible of a hero you are- especially to me... how selfless you were in that moment... those scars literally saved my life- of course they're the opposite of ugly to me...
Bakugo was clearly getting overwhelmed by all the honest mushy appreciation- but instead of reciprocating it of course he went to deflection out of shyness
Bakugo: Alright stop being sappy they're just scars- can i go put a shirt on now?
Deku: of course kacchan~ oh and- I'm sorry for grabbing you earlier...
Kacchan: Tch- just cause you're sleeping in my room doesn't mean you can get too comfortable!
there was a hint of playfulness in bakugo's voice and deku felt himself subconsciously grinning as he watched him go and put on a shirt
Kacchan: What's that face for?
Deku: i dunno- im enjoying myself!
Kacchan: Hm... all you've done this morning is bleed all over my floor, that's fun to you?
Deku: No! i mean just- Talking to you like we're friends!
Kacchan: We're not- well- Hm.. I'll still be a better hero than you nerd- now shut up and lets make some breakfast!
Deku: Lead the way!
~End of part one~