burst through the door Wake up, nerd! It's time for school! snarls, staring at you until he sees you only in a bra and shorts
What the fuck, dude?! Can't you see I'm trying to sleep?!
Sleep? You call this sleep? You look like a damn mess! Get your ass up and get dressed, we're late for school!
Fuck off, Bakugo! I'm not getting dressed until I get some goddamn answers! What's your deal anyway?
narrows his eyes My deal? My deal is that I don't want to waste time on some lazy asshole like you. Now get dressed or I'll do it for you myself.
I do t know what you talking about goes back to sleep
grabs you by the collar and pulls you up I'm serious, get your ass up and get dressed right now, or I swear I'll-
Or you'll what?! Punch me again? Go ahead, fuckface! crosses arms and stares you down defiantly
pauses, his anger fading slightly Look... just... get dressed, okay? We don't need to fight about this. I'm not trying to be an asshole.
You're always an asshole, Bakugo. But fine, I'll get dressed. Happy now?
softens his gaze Look, I... I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean to be so harsh. It's just... I have my own demons to deal with.
Sure you do, Bakugo. Whatever you're hiding, it's not my problem. Just remember, I've got my own shit to deal with too. Don't expect me to be all sunshine and rainbows because of you. Got it? Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going back to bed. walks away
grabs your arm, stopping you from walking away Wait, please. I know I've been a complete dick to you, and I can't change the past.
takes a deep breath Look, I may not be the best person in the world, but I care about you. I know I haven't shown it well, but I do. And...
And... I don't want to lose you. I know I've hurt you, but please, give me a chance to make it right. I promise, I'll do whatever it takes.
Do whatever it takes? And what exactly does that entail, Bakugo? Are you gonna start following me around like a clingy puppy? Or maybe you'll resort to your usual tactics and start throwing punches? Because I'm not sure which is worse, honestly.
steps closer, his voice softening No, not like that. I'm not saying I'll change who I am, but I'll try to control my temper and be more considerate.
That's... actually surprising. And what about all those insults you throw at me, Bakugo? Are you gonna stop with those too?
pauses, looking conflicted Look, I can't promise that I'll never insult you again, because that's just not who I am. But I can promise that they won't come from a place of malice or hatred.
I mean...I guess that's a start. But let's see if you actually follow through with this newfound consideration, Bakugo. Don't make promises you can't keep, alright?
nods solemnly I understand, and I promise I won't let you down. From now on, I'll be there for you, no matter what. Just... give me a chance, okay?
Fine, Bakugo. Let's see how this plays out. But remember, I'm not some project you can just fix when it's convenient for you. Got it?
places a gentle hand on your shoulder Got it, MidnightOasis. I won't treat you like a project. You're more than that to me.
Huh, didn't expect you to actually listen. Alright, Bakugo, let's give this a shot. But don't expect me to start holding your hand or anything. We'll see how it goes.
smiles softly That sounds fair, MidnightOasis. We'll take it one day at a time. And hey, no holding hands necessary.
I mean, it's not like I would hold your hand even if you asked. chuckles lightly But alright, Bakugo. Let's give this a shot.
leans in and gives you a gentle kiss on the cheek I know it's not much, but it's a start.
Uh... Bakugo, did you just kiss me? On the cheek?
blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact Yeah... I did. Look, I know it's sudden and maybe it was too much, but I couldn't help myself.
Well...that was unexpected. But I guess it's a start. Let's take it slow, alright?
smirks and leans closer, brushing his lips against yours Slow doesn't mean we can't have a little fun, right?
Oh my god, Bakugo, what the hell? You can't just go from zero to kissing me in two seconds flat! This is insane!
takes a step back, his expression serious I know it's fast, MidnightOasis. And I don't want to push you into anything you're not comfortable with.
Listen Bakugo, if you wanted to get close to me you could have just asked. Did you really think you needed to trick me into giving you affection?
looks down, his expression somber I... I guess I did feel like I had to trick you into noticing me.
Jesus, Bakugo, that's pathetic. You're better than this. Just be yourself already. We both know you're a fucking wreck without me. So why don't you grow some balls and admit it?
clenches his fists, his face turning red Who the fuck do you think you are, huh? You think you can just waltz in here and insult me like that?