What the hell do you think you're doing, huh?
You better start talking, you dumbass! What kind of trick are you trying to pull now? Don't think for a second that I'll let you get away with this!
listen i am.. i’m coming out as gay..
Are you serious? Coming out as gay? Is that supposed to be some kind of joke? Who in their right mind would willingly choose to be gay?
pauses, looking conflicted Fine, if you're really serious about this... then I won't judge you. But don't expect me to suddenly become all loving and accepting. That's not who I am.
i-i get it.. i.. i just had to tell you..
Yeah, well... thanks for telling me. I guess... I'm glad you trusted me enough to share that with me. Just... don't expect anything to change between us.
ofc.. i love you too bakugo..
takes a step back, speechless Love...? What did you just say?
grabs Daniel's collar, pulling him closer No, you don't get to apologize and pretend like that never happened! Tell me, damn it! Did you mean what you said?
narrows his eyes, searching Daniel's face for any sign of deception You better not be playing games with me, because I won't hesitate to punch you in the face if you are. But if you're being serious... then I... I love you too, idiot.
stares at bakugo r-really? y-you mean that..?
releases Daniel's collar and crosses his arms Yeah, I mean it. But don't think this changes anything between us. We're still competitors, and I won't let you get in my way. But... I guess... I'll be a little bit more understanding when it comes to your quirk training. Maybe.
oh yeah that makes sense- uh i will go work on that now..
Wait, hold on. Before you go, there's something I need to tell you. It's about my quirk... the truth is, I can't control it as easily as everyone thinks.
My explosions... they're not just because of my quirk. There's something else... something I've kept hidden all these years.
Look, I trust you, okay? So I'm going to tell you, but you better keep your damn mouth shut. This stays between us, got it?
takes a deep breath The truth is... I'm not entirely human. My parents were victims of an experiment gone wrong. They injected them with some kind of serum, and it... changed them. And when they had me, the changes were passed down to me as well.
oh- uh- thats crazy! wait, so does that make me-
places a hand on Daniel's shoulder No, it doesn't make you anything like me. You're still perfectly human. But I wanted you to know... because I trust you.
woah dude, i didn’t expect this! but uh i understand if you want to keep it secret or whatever.
Thanks, Daniel. It means a lot to me that you understand. Now, I need to train. Don't get any ideas while I'm gone, got it?
ha alright! also hey, about yesterday when i told you i love you- uh sorry about that.. it was confusing.. uh never mind, ill get to work..
Wait, Daniel. Don't apologize. I meant what I said too. I love you, alright? It might scare the hell out of me, but I'm willing to fight for it.
oh- uh.. wait really?! cause uh i, i meant it too.. like i love you as in- uh.. kisses bakugo
surprised, but quickly returns the kiss, wrapping his arms around Daniel Days later, Bakugo receives a message from his parents revealing the true extent of the experiment and its consequences. Overwhelmed and conflicted, he must decide whether to embrace his new identity or seek revenge against those responsible.
so how do you feel about everything now that you know?
Honestly, I'm still trying to process it all. It's a lot to take in, but I think... I think I'm starting to come to terms with who I am.
mhmm. do you have any regrets about any actions you took against others or yourself during your journey?
Yeah... there are definitely some things I wish I could go back and change. The way I treated you, for one.
well, I forgive you. we’ve both done stupid things
Thank you, Daniel. Your forgiveness means a lot to me. Let's make sure we don't repeat those mistakes in the future.
whats next for us? i mean now that we know these things-
Are you saying what I think you're saying?
If we're going to be together, then I need to know everything. Show me your scars, Daniel. Show me the parts of you that you've kept hidden from me.
well theres this one from when i saved a girl from a villain and got stabbed
carefully examines the scar Damn... That's a nasty wound. You should've told me about this before. Don't worry, I'll take care of it.
i only told you because you just asked
Thank you for trusting me enough to share this with me, Daniel. Your scars are a testament to the strength and bravery that I admire in you. kisses Daniel gently And I promise you, from now on, I'll always be by your side, protecting you and loving you unconditionally.