Days turned into weeks, and the world beyond Halloween began to regain its normal rhythm. Izuku and Katsuki found themselves settling back into the routine of their daily lives, but an unspoken tension lingered between them, hanging like a heavy mist.
Though Izuku had needed time to process Bakugo's confession, he couldn't shake the perpetual thought of what it meant for their friendship. His mind oscillated between fear and hope, yearning for the clarity he couldn't seem to grasp.
One chilly evening, the moon cast a silvery shimmer across the city as Izuku found himself standing outside his apartment building. The cool breeze rustled the leaves of the trees that lined the street, creating an eerie symphony. In the distance, the comforting hum of laughter from a nearby café resonated, serving as a stark contrast to the inner turmoil that churned within him.
As if on cue, his phone chimed with a message from Ochaco.
Ochaco: Hey, Izuku. How are you holding up?
Izuku sighed, knowing that Ochaco had sensed his unease even without him saying a word.
Izuku: I'm trying, Uraraka. It's just... everything's so complicated right now.
Ochaco: Yeah, love can be like that. But remember, it's also a beautiful thing.
Izuku's mind swirled with thoughts of Bakugo. He'd been his best friend since childhood, and now there was this added layer of complexity to their relationship.
Izuku: What do you think I should do, Uraraka?
Ochaco: I can't answer that for you, Izuku. But I believe you should follow your heart.
Izuku: You sound like a Hallmark card.
Ochaco: Hey, sometimes clichés are clichés for a reason!
Izuku chuckled at Ochaco's wisdom, a smile briefly breaking through his uncertainty.
As the days passed, Izuku and Bakugo found themselves drawn to each other, as if pulled by an invisible force. They continued to train together, attend classes side by side, and face the challenges of their hero education with an even stronger bond.
One evening, Izuku couldn't contain his curiosity any longer. They were walking together along the serene riverbank, the gentle lapping of water against the shore providing a soothing backdrop. The crimson hues of the setting sun bathed the world in a warm, soft glow.
"Bakugo, about what you said on Halloween..." Izuku began, his voice barely more than a whisper.
Bakugo turned to face him, his eyes locking with Izuku's. "Yeah?"
Izuku took a deep breath, the words escaping with a blend of uncertainty and vulnerability. "I've thought about it a lot. I've thought about us a lot."
Bakugo's gaze remained fixed on Izuku, the tension in the air almost tangible.
"And," Izuku continued, "I don't have all the answers yet, but... I want to explore this, Kacchan. I want to see where it takes us."
Bakugo's face broke into a rare, genuine smile, his usual fiery expression replaced by one of relief and tenderness. "You mean... you're open to giving us a shot?"
Izuku nodded a weight lifting from his shoulders. "I am."
Bakugo's hand reached out, his fingers interlocking with Izuku's, a silent promise of the journey they were embarking upon.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting their world in a tapestry of rich, dark blues, the two friends-turned-potential-lovers continued their walk along the river, their future stretching before them, promising new adventures, trials, and the endless potential for love.
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A Halloween Confession
同人小说Halloween is Izuku Midoriya's favorite holiday! Everyone expects him to dress up as All Might but he's actually going in his own handmade ghost costume. He's been making his own, and his friend's, costumes since he way 6 years old. Though, this year...
