fists are clenched, eyes fiercely determined "You better accept this, Deku! 'Cause I'm not saying it again!"
Bakugo... calm down. I say gently as I step closer
takes a deep breath, but still looks tense Calm down? How can I calm down when I've been holding this in for so damn long?!
I wrap my arms around you
pulls away from the hug No! I can't let you comfort me like this! This is something I have to face on my own!
voice trembling with vulnerability I... I appreciate your concern, but I need to figure things out on my own. I can't let you see me like this... weak and unsure.
I place a hand on your shoulder
takes a step back, avoiding eye contact Look, I know I seem strong, but I'm not okay. This...this is so damn hard for me.
I turn you towards me look at me
takes a deep breath and meets your gaze Okay, fine... I'll let you help me. But don't think for a second that I'm doing this because I'm weak.
takes a step closer, voice softer I'm doing this because... because I trust you, damn it. And I don't want to face this alone anymore.
returns the hug, burying his face in Stranger's shoulder Thanks... for being here for me. It means a lot.
I rub your back soothingly
leans into the touch, taking a moment to savor the warmth Yeah... this feels nice. Feels like maybe everything will be okay.
I smile softly You're stronger than you think, Bakugo. Remember that.
pulls away slightly, looking into Stranger's eyes You know what? Damn it... I don't have to prove anything to anyone.
I laugh softly That's my Bakugo. Now let's go get some damn coffee, you need to decompress.
grabs Stranger's hand and starts walking towards the café Yeah... damn right, I need to decompress. And I need to do it with you.
I squeeze your hand gently You're not alone in this, Bakugo. We'll get through it together.
looks at Stranger, gratitude in his eyes Thanks, you always know how to bring me back to reality, damn it.
I chuckle softly That's what friends are for, right?
grins mischievously Damn straight! Friends... and maybe a little bit more than that. winks playfully
I blush a bit Well, let's just see where this "little bit more" goes, huh?
smirks confidently Oh, you know where it's going, sweetheart. Just watch and see. winks seductively
I blush deeper We'll see, Bakugo. But for now, let's focus on our friendship.
grabs Stranger's hand tightly, pulling them close Friendship? Is that really all you think this is?
I look at you shyly What are you implying, Bakugo?
grinning devilishly Oh, nothing too crazy. Just a little game of hide and seek... with a twist.
I blush lightly A twist, huh? What kind of twist, Bakugo?
leans in, speaking in a low, seductive voice The twist is that instead of seeking, I'll be the one doing the hiding.
I blush even more And why would you want to hide from me, Bakugo?
grinning mischievously Because, sweetheart, I've got a little secret that I haven't told anyone yet. And I want you to find out... in the most exciting way possible.