(I've been planning this chapter since the beginning of the book. It has taken 31 chapters. There's a few things I've been wanting to mention for a while- including the way this relationship will develop, and an update on how Y/n's anxiety tics work, just for clarification. Both Katsuki and Y/n are new to this, so while they both will be bolder the more time they've been together, they both have to test the waters to see what's okay at first. So Katsuki may seem OOC during this stage. I will try and have him back to at least closer to his normal self as soon as it makes sense. That's about it I have for explanation, so I hope you enjoy the chapter! ☺️)
(Bakugou's POV)
I still felt the lingering warmth of her lips on my cheek as I watched her run. She quickly darted behind a few groups of people, and I couldn't see her anymore.
It took me too long to come to my senses. When my brain finally managed to compute what had happened, I shouted, "Y/N!" I ran after her, but I couldn't see her. I looked desperately for her, needing to fix this. I should've grabbed her. I should've told her the truth. I should've at least reacted.
But I hadn't and now I had upset her even more. I heard small gasps followed by a thud, and I could see her scrambling to get up. She had tripped. I could see her now. I ran faster, and chased her into the park. I grabbed her wrist and pulled her to my chest, squeezing her tight. "Y/n, please." We were both out of breath, and she was clearly tired.
"I'm sorry, Bakugou. I shouldn't have-"
"Stop it. Let me talk before you go and take it back." I held her tighter, and she slowly stopped struggling. "I'm not mad at you." I started, my heart racing. Was I really going to do this?
"You aren't..? But-"
"I liked it. I... I like you. A little. I guess." I felt her freeze up. "Who am I kidding, I like you a lot. More than I've ever liked anyone before. It kills me, how much power you have over me. All I have to do is look at you, and I'm at your mercy. And I know I'm not anyone's ideal... person, but I thought maybe... maybe you should at least know. So I could know. You're... everything, to me."
She was quiet. I had fucked it up, I must have. I felt something wet drip onto my arm, and then heard a small, shaky gasp. She was crying. I quickly let go of her, worried it was my fault. She stumbled and grabbed my shirt, wrapping her arms around me and burying her face in my chest.
"D-don't.... go..." She whispered. "I just... n-need a minute." I frowned and hugged her, letting her work out whatever she needed. She looked up at me after a while, and cupped my cheek. "Bakugou... you... you aren't joking, are you? You're serious? You... l-like me?"
I nodded, leaning into her hand. "Of course I do. Why would I joke about something like this, Dumbass?"
She smiled. "I... me too. I like you too. A lot." She smiled nervously, playing with her fingers. When she spoke it was as if a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. My eyes went wide and I held her tighter.
"You aren't joking, right..?"
She smirked. "Of course not. W-Why would I joke about something like this, Dumbass?" She quoted me.
"You piss me off." I buried my head in the crook of her neck, my heartbeat going insane. She shook her head back and forth, then grabbed my jacket again. She was nervous. But this time, I knew it wasn't that she was scared of me. It was the exact opposite.
When I finally let go of her, she looked up at me, seeming like she wanted to say something. Her fingers twitched and she grabbed my hand, and started intently studying my fingers in order to avoid looking at me.
"What the hell are you doing, Idiot..?" I sighed. She just squeaked at me a few times, not answering my question. "Look at me." She looked up and blinked. I cupped her cheek, and pressed my forehead to hers. "Can... Can I kiss you?" I asked. My heart felt like it was going to explode.
Her eyes went wide and she squeaked, unable to say anything. But then after a moment, she nodded.
I moved my hand to the back to her neck and leaned closer, pressing her ever so slightly closer. Our lips met, and for a small moment, the soft pressure of her lips against mine were all I felt. She pulled away, too soon for my liking, but she looked flustered as all hell, so I let it slide.
She covered her face with her hands and she was shaking just a little. I frowned, worried I had done something wrong. "H-Hey, are you okay-?"
"Yes! Y-yes, I'm fine. Um... Wow. Uh. Haha. I think I'm gonna die..." She smiled and played with her scarf.
"Is that a good thing, or..?"
"Good! Yes, it's good. Really good. You are- um. Eheheh...." She was shaking more. I let out a breathy laugh and hugged her again.
"Okay. Don't hurt yourself trying to speak, Idiot." I smiled against her neck. "Well... Is there anything else you want for your birthday?" I asked.
"Um... M-Mako and I usually have dinner together or just spend the evening together, but that's not happening, so..." She glanced at me, struggling to say what she wanted. "I-if you wouldn't mind, um... Would you wanna go with me..? I-it doesn't have to be anything special, or something! Just, um... I don't wanna be alone..." She hurried to try and justify her question.
"Hey. If that's what you want, then sure. I'll spend the day with you, Shortie. Just stop trying to justify it. You don't need to justify wanting something as stupidly adorable as this."
I could practically see steam coming from her ears.
"What am I not allowed to compliment my girlfriend?"
"G-girlfriend?!?" She squeaked.
"Yeah. That is, if you want to be..." I realized I may have gone too far and started freaking out.
"No! I'd love to be your girlfriend!" She clung to me, then realized what she had said and hid her face again. "Why do I keep saying stuff like that!!!"
I chuckled, calming down. "Because it's adorable, just like you." I ruffled her hair and smiled. "Now tell me where the fuck we're going before we freeze to death."
"Oh! Right! Um..." She looked around before smiling and pulling me to a bookstore.
"Damn nerd," I muttered affectionately under my breath. But goddammit if I didn't adore her.
End of Chapter.
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