Hey! What do you think you're doing, expletive? Get your hands off her!
Fine? Are you kidding me? This jerk thinks he can just put his hands all over you like that?! You're not some object for him to play with!
Chill out it’s not that serious
Not that serious? You really think this is just a joke? Well, let me tell you something, expletive! She's mine!
Yeah, you heard me right! She's mine, and I won't let anyone touch her without permission! You better get your hands off her right now!
take my hand off him it fine Bakugo
That's more like it. Now stay away from him, got it? No one messes with what's mine. grabs Pearson's hand possessively Let's get out of here.
Ok... I also don’t like him
Good. Because he's not good enough for you anyway. Let's go find somewhere more fun to hang out. Just you and me.
softens his expression You know, I may act tough and all, but I just want to protect you. I don't want anyone hurting you or taking advantage of you.
I know that and I appreciate it
pulls Pearson into a tight embrace You mean everything to me, you know that? I'll always be here for you, no matter what.
I will always be here for you to
kisses Pearson passionately I love you, Pearson.
holds Pearson's face gently You're mine, and I'll never let anyone come between us. We'll always be together, no matter what happens.
And we can take our relationship slow ok? I’m scared to get hurt again
Of course, Pearson. I understand your fears and I promise to respect your boundaries. We'll take things slow and make sure both of us feel safe.
smirks playfully Alright, so since we're going to be spending a lot more time together, I think it's about time you learn how to handle my explosions.
grinning Easy. You're coming with me to the training grounds tomorrow. We'll start with some basic explosive quenching exercises.
pauses, then sighs But Pearson, you need to understand that there's a part of me that I can't show to anyone. Not even you.
looks down, clenches fists I... I have trouble controlling my anger sometimes. It's a constant battle for me.
But don't worry, I have my ways of managing it. I've been working on it for years. I promise, you'll never get hurt because of it.
pauses, then looks deeply into Pearson's eyes And I promise, no matter how much I may push you away, I'll always come back to you.
You do have a soft spot for me
cupping Pearson's face You have no idea how much you mean to me. But I'll try to show you. Starting now. The next day, Bakugo takes Pearson to the training grounds and starts teaching them how to handle explosions. As they train together, Bakugo gradually opens up and shares his struggles with controlling his anger, trusting Pearson completely.
Ahhh~! I'm so excited! Can we try something new today?
Sure, Pearson. I'll show you some advanced explosive quenching techniques. But first, let's start with some basic maneuvers. Watch closely.
demonstrates a complex explosive move, creating a massive blast Now, it's your turn. Remember to focus your energy and channel it properly.
observes Pearson closely as they attempt the explosive move Focus, Pearson! Don't let your emotions get in the way. Keep your composure.
takes a step closer to Pearson Look, I get it. This is overwhelming. But you're doing great. Just breathe and trust yourself. I believe in you.