8 Bit Glitch

Part 7~Check Point

"Come on!" Kaminari dragged me behind him, running away from the rain. Why did it have to start raining when the day started out so nice? He dragged me into a very stylish and modern house but it seemed humble. "Stay here, I'll be back." Kaminari escaped around the back as I stood there awkwardly.

I felt myself shivering from the cold, gently pulling my hair over my shoulder and pulling it, draining it of the water- making sure it went into the sink. I really should get a hair cut soon.

"Dekuri, here you go," Kaminari handed me a fluffy towel, throwing it over my head. He grabbed my hand and dragged me into his room, shoving some clothes into my hand. "Get changed, it should fit."

As expected, the clothes did fit. He had given me a large jumper and some jeans. It was a good thing we were the same height. By the time I returned to his room, he had changed into a large black jumper and some short. Oh gosh, he was cute!

"How are you feeling? Do the clothes fit? I'm sorry about the room, I wasn't expecting company," Kaminari fretted, buzzing about nervously.

"Calm down." I gently grabbed his hands, brushing along the soft skin and rubbing circles on the back of his hand. "I don't mind. It can't be worst than my room and you've been there plenty of times." I carefully brushed a strand of his hair out of his face, his eyes were so beautiful. He leaned into my palm as I stroked his cheek. I could feel my heart thumping against my chest as I gently grabbed his waist.

"Dekuri?" Kaminari looked so confused, he was so cute. He looked so kissable.

"Kaminari... I think..." I couldn't speak, every part of me wanted to scream that I loved him, wanted to hug him and kiss him and spend my life with him. But at the same time, I couldn't, I was scared. If he rejected me, I don't know what I would do. I never thought anyone would hold my heart so tightly, I didn't want to lose him now.

He was so close. I could feel his breath on my lips. I wanted to kiss him. Why couldn't I just do it?!

"Dekuri? Are you waking up? Dekuri! You're awake!"

Groaning, I tried to ignore the pain in my head. The room was too bright and the people were too loud.

"Hey, Dekuri? How are you feeling?"

"Like I want to go back to sleep," I stated grumpily, rolling to my side and bringing my hands closer to my chest, only just realising the pressure encasing it. Fluttering open my eyes, I followed the hand intertwined with mine. Kaminari was blushing heavily, attempting to pull back his hand.

Kaminari... was holding my hand... while I slept? I could feel my eyes widening and my cheeks flushing. I couldn't look at him as I tried to bury myself inwards.

"S-sorry," Kaminari stuttered cutely, finally getting out of my tight grasp.

I gently reached out, grabbing the fabric of his sleeve before it was gone. I couldn't look up, slowly combusting inside. "You don't have to let go."

I'm pretty sure Kaminari stopped functioning, but he slowly grasped onto my hand. His skin was so soft. Short fingers that curled uncertainly, he didn't know what was acceptable and was hesitating. He was so sweet. I smiled slightly as I closed my eyes and pulled the warm hand closer to my chest, letting it lie under my chin.

I heard the door opening but couldn't be bothered to look at who entered.

"You two look comfy," they teased. Of course, it had to be Katsuki. Kaminari sputtered, I could feel him trying to take his hand back and eventually, I relented and let go. "I know you're awake Dekuri, I have a message from Aizawa."

Groaning, I rolled over and tried to block him out.

"Don't turn your back on me!"

"Why not? It's surprisingly easy," I smirked to myself as he grabbed my shoulders and forced me to face him. "Don't wake me. I want to sleep!"

"Fine, you've given me no choice."

I felt my blood run cold. "What do you mean?"  I felt Katsuki wrap his arms around my stomach as he dragged me out of bed and promptly dropped me on the floor. "Katsu! Why would you do that?!"

"You didn't give me a choice. I had to wake you up one way or another." Katsuki was smirking, but he wasn't smirking for long. I swiped out my foot, sending him crashing to the ground. "And you say I'm rude," he grumbled as I pushed myself up.

"You are." I assessed the damage I gained from the attack that put me here. I had a nasty scar across my stomach from the fake gamer destroyed my skin and a few bruises from when Katsuki dropped me but other than that I was fine. I collapsed back on the bed, swinging my legs so they could swing above me. "What?"

Kaminari blushed a little, looking away from me. "N-nothing, it's just... That's quite a childish way to sit. I didn't expect it from you."

I frowned, letting gravity take over my legs as I laid my head on my arms, not looking at Kaminari.

"N-no! You don't have to stop! It's... It's cute."

My eyes widened as he blushed.

"Oh gosh, will you two stop flirting for five minutes so I can give you the message?" Katsuki interrupted desperately making us blush even harder. Stupid body! How dare you betray me like this! "Aizawa wanted me to tell you that the sports festival is coming up and you need to prepare. I'm out! Enjoy being gay!" Katsuki left dramatically- probably to go find Kirishima- as my brain screamed pathetically.

"I-I should g-go." Kaminari swiftly jumped to his feet and left me alone. I couldn't even call out to him before he was gone.

Groaning, I rolled onto my back, picking the pillow up, and tried to suffocate myself. Stupid Pikachu. Why did you have to do this to me? Ignoring the stupid stabbing in my heart I rolled onto my side and closed my eyes, doing my best to remember the feel of his hand in mine.

Since when was I such a mess?

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Kaminari walked down the corridor, trying to ignore the blush covering his cheeks. His heart was going a thousand miles an hour and his mind was a mess. Why did he have to fall for a hero? Why did it have to someone who was so cool? Why did it have to be someone who could get anyone he wanted? Why be the kid that he couldn't afford to lose? Why did it have to be Dekuri? Groaning, one thought cut through the others.

Since when was he such a mess?