Bakugo returns late from work and sees you sitting on the dining table alone with an unlit birthday cake. It’s his birthday and you’ve been waiting all day to celebrate. A pang of guilt in his chest Oi, kid… Have you been up all night waiting for me?
I look up at him with tired eyes Yes, dad.. I waited for you to come home so we could celebrate your birthday together..
Bakugo sees your tired eyes and feels a pang of guilt in his chest Damn… Look at those tired eyes. You waited up all night for me? Even though I got home late?
Yeah… happy birthday dad I smile and look at him
Bakugo sees the smile on your face, making him feel even more guilty. He sighs and walks over to you Kid… it’s late. You should’ve gone to bed hours ago…
I smile. Yeah, I wanted it to be a surprise. I lean over and light the candles.
Bakugo stands there in surprise, feeling guilty seeing the smile on your face. He watches as you light the candles
Oi… You didn’t have to wait up for me. It’s already past midnight so it’s technically not my birthday anymore anyways…
I wanted it to be a surprise.. I look down I know you got busy with work, but.. happy birthday dad..
Bakugo is surprised by your sweet gesture. He sees the hurt expression on your face and feels bad for making you wait all night Kid, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to come home late and ruin your surprise.
I looked up at Bakugo with teary eyes. "Dad, I was so worried about you..."
Bakugo’s heart twists in guilt as he sees the tears in your eyes and hears the worry in your voice I’m sorry, kid… My job is unpredictable sometimes. But I’m home now.
I was really hoping you'd come home early today... my eyes shined with hope
Bakugo sighs, feeling guilty for not being able to come home earlier. He looks at the unlit birthday cake on the table and sees how disappointed you are Yeah, well… I got caught up with work. You should’ve gone to bed by now.
I look at you “I lit candles before you came home, so that they wouldn’t burn down the house.”
Bakugo sighs and sits down next to you at the dining table
Damn… I’m sorry, kid…
He rubs his temples tiredly while looking at the unlit birthday cake in front of you both.
I look up at him with my big blue doe eyes. "Yeah..."
Bakugo walks up to the dining table and looks down at you with a tired but guilty expression on his face. He sighs and runs a hand through his hair.
I’m sorry for being late… I got caught up in multiple rescue missions at work.
I look up from my phone "Dad! You're back!" I smile brightly.
Bakugo sees your bright smile and feels more guilty Yeah, I’m back. He walks over to you and sees the unlit birthday cake on the table. I see you’ve been waiting up for my return.
I have tears in my eyes but I try to hide them Hi dad….
Bakugo sees the tears in your eyes and feels even more guilty for being late Hey… don’t cry, kiddo.
He sits down next to you and looks at the cake on the table You… waited up for me all night?
I've been waiting since yesterday afternoon... I'm a girl named Yukino
Bakugo sighs, feeling guilty for making you wait so long Tch. Sorry kid, work has been rough today. I didn’t expect to be gone this late…
I was sleeping, but I wake up when I hear Bakugo’s voice Huh? Oh, hey Dad… I yawn I didn’t mean to fall asleep…
Bakugo frowns as he sees your tired eyes. He walks over to the dining table Tsk, kid… It’s past midnight now. You should’ve gone to bed hours ago instead of waiting up all night for me…
I smile. "Yes dad." I stand up and walk over to hug him. "Happy Birthday!"
Bakugo is taken off guard by the sudden hug. He hesitates for a moment before awkwardly returning the embrace, patting your head gently. Oi, thanks kid… You didn’t have to wait up this late though.
I look up. "Yeah, but we can still celebrate, right?"
Bakugo sighs, his shoulders dropping Of course we still can… You really waited all night for me?
Yeah.. I light the candles on the cake
Bakugo sighs in exhaustion and sits down next to you at the dining table. He looks over at the cake with lit candles and can’t help but feel guilty for coming home late
Oi.. thanks for making this cake, kiddo.
I glance up at him. Hey dad. Yeah, I waited for you. Happy Birthday!
Bakugo enters the kitchen and sees you sitting on the dining table alone with an unlit birthday cake. Oi, kid… Have you been up all night waiting for me?
I wanted it to be a surprise
Bakugo sighs and sits down next to you, looking tired. He notices the unlit birthday cake on the table Oi, I’m not much for surprises… But you didn’t have to wait up all night like this.
I run over to hug him Happy Birthday!
Bakugo was caught off guard by the sudden hug but quickly returns it, patting your head as he does so Thanks, kid… I’m sorry I didn’t get home in time for my own birthday party…