Squish ❤ | Katsuki Bakugou x Reader |

(1) Don't Mention It

(Bakugou's POV)

I hadn't expected to wake up with Y/n tucked against my chest, and yet I here I was. She fit perfectly in my arms and her warmth made me want to never let go, but I knew I had to before she woke up.

I couldn't have her knowing that I had left her, though, so I took my sweet time letting go of her. Yes, that was the reason. I didn't want to hurt her feelings. Yeah...

When I had finally gotten away from the little ball of warmth (that I already missed holding), I heard a small sleepy groan. "Why'd you lemme go..?" She asked quietly. I blushed, realizing she had been at least partially awake.

"Um-" I didn't know how to answer. She sat up and rubbed her eyes, pulling at the neckline of her shirt she had slept in. Her e/c eyes caught on mine for a moment and my heartbeat sped up

"Good morning," she smiled. I felt my cheeks warm up and I hid my face from her, frowning. "You sleep better?"

"Yeah, I guess. You ever get any sleep?"

"Yes, actually. I slept really well..." she frowned for just a moment, and then she tugged at her shirt again. She stood up, stretching for a moment before walking over to Twin A, who was asleep on the floor. "Mako..." She said softly. "Mako, wake up. Momma's gonna need us home soon." She placed a hand on his arm and shook him gently.

He groaned and opened his eyes. "God, she's gonna kill us..." He let out a low laugh, and Shortie smiled at him.

"Come on, Mako." She grabbed his hand and pulled him up. She glanced at me once and gave me a small smile before pulling her brother out of Mina's house.

She didn't talk to me until the next morning at school. And even then, it wasn't much. I was starting to wonder if I'd done something wrong. If I'd made her mad somehow. I honestly didn't know, and the fact I cared worried me more than I would care to admit.

(Y/n's POV)

I couldn't believe myself. I really had cuddled with Bakugou. I must be some sort of idiot! I'd promised myself I wouldn't let myself get hurt like that again, but here I am.

I had expertly avoided him all day- until just before hero training. He grabbed my hand and pulled me aside.

"Oi, Shortie, I don't know what the fuck you think you're doing, but it's pissing me off." He growled. I stared at him, feeling my ears pull back in slight shock. I looked around, my lips sealed, kind of scared of what he was going to say. "Did- did I make you mad? If I did, just tell me. It's pissing me off I don't know what I did to make you act like this- did I mess something up?"

His brow was furrowed, crimson eyes focused on the ground. He honestly seemed... scared.

"I... you didn't... nnghmmmn..." I frowned, hating that my mouth chose now to make it impossible to speak. I frantically shook my head and waved my hands around, trying to convey the basic message of 'no'. "Nothing... wrong! Mmghaaa! I promise!" I bit my lip, pulling my hands to my chest.

He looked up at me, seeming surprised. "You're sure? You've been avoiding me..." He trailed off, raising an eyebrow. I almost squealed, excited someone besides Eiji and Mako understood my attempt at language when I was having trouble.

"I'm sure!" I nearly shouted. "I'm embarrassed..." I admitted, feeling my ears burning. I slid my wrist out of his hand. He looked at me, then smirked after a moment.

"Oh." His eyes sparkled with mischief and I blinked. "So you don't hate sleeping next to me, eh?"

I looked away from him, eyes wide, feeling my neck and ears burn hotter. "BAKUGOU!" I whined, making him laugh.

I felt my heart skip a beat and couldn't help but stare. I didn't know he could smile like that. It was... wow.

I must have stared for a moment too long, because he smirked more and raised an eyebrow. "What?"

"N-Nothing!" I squealed, ducking down. "Hahahaha... I think I'm dying." I said through gritted teeth, feeling my face only grow hotter. I pressed my cold hands to my cheeks, hoping to hide the embarrassment. It was obvious now why I had so much trouble acting normal around him- he made me nervous. But in a good way.

A butterflies in my stomach kind of way.

A heart-fluttering, mind whirling kind of way.

And gods above, I never wanted it to stop.

End of Chapter.

(Sorry! A little short today. But at least it's a chapter 😬)