W-What the hell are you doing here?!
What does that have to do with anything, Bakugo? Are you... jealous or something?
Jealous? Pfft, don’t be ridiculous. I’m just surprised, that’s all. You never come around here. What do you want anyway?
It looks like someone's got some competition~I say jokingly while I’m leaning against the wall of the bathroom, crossing my arms
blushes and tries to act nonchalant I don’t need competition. I'm already the best. Just stay out of my way.
Well if you're already the best, then why are you so nervous around me, Bakugo? Scared of losing your number one spot?~I say teasingly while walking closer to him
N-Nervous? I am not nervous! I just... don't need any distractions, that's all. So, what do you want?
"Hmm..." she tilted her head curiously "Do you want to talk about it?"
averts his gaze and crosses his arms No, I don't need to talk about it. Just leave me alone.
Oh come on Bakugo... Don't act tough around me. I know there's more to this than meets the eye.
takes a deep breath and reluctantly opens up Fine, if you really want to know... I guess I can tell you. But don't think this changes anything.
Alright go ahead... I'm listening.
looks down, avoiding eye contact It's just... seeing you here, it brings back memories from the past.
Oh really? Tell me more...
pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts Back when we were kids, you and I used to be friends. We'd hang out all the time, have sleepovers...
Ah yes... Those were good times weren't they?~smiles
sighs softly Yeah, they were... But things changed, didn't they? We grew up, and... our paths just took different turns.
Yeah they did... I wish things could've stayed the same
takes a deep breath, looking conflicted The truth is... I miss those times. I miss having someone like you in my life. But, I can't let myself get too attached. It's better this way, right?
Why don't you give it a try before saying it's better this way, Bakugo? You never know until you've tried, do you?smiles gently
pauses for a moment, contemplating Maybe... maybe you're right. Maybe I should give it a try. But I can't promise anything.
You don't have to promise anything, Bakugo... Just take it one step at a time~bites her lip gently, smiling at him warmly
pauses, his eyes flickering with uncertainty Alright... I'll... I'll give it a shot. But if it doesn't work out, I need you to understand that it's not your fault.
Alright Bakugo, I'll be patient with you~smiles gently
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, I know I can be... abrasive and all, but I want you to know that I appreciate you being here for me. It means a lot.
laughs lightly That's alright, Bakugo. You don't have to be perfect for me to like you~
nervously fidgets with his hands Thanks... I really needed to hear that. It's just... sometimes I feel like I'm always pushing people away, you know?
I know how you feel Bakugo... I push people away too sometimes...
looks into her eyes, his voice softening Maybe we can help each other. Together, we can learn to open up and let people in again. What do you say?
Sounds good to me, Bakugo... I'd love to help you~blushes slightly
reaches out and gently takes her hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze Thank you, FantasyWaterfall. I won't let you down. Let's take it one step at a time, together.