Listen (Bakugo Katsuki x Reader)

Chapter 16

After the recreational activities, it was time for the first match. I tried to brush my mind off of the thoughts of fighting and just focus on enjoying the rest of the festivities.  Izuku was the first to go on stage battling the indigo-haired boy who eyed Katsuki before. Prior to heading to the bleachers, Ochaco and I visited Izuku first.

When Ochaco and I went back, an injured Denki and Mineta came up to us to show us our seats.

"Here are your seats m'ladies." They both said in unison. Their heads both have plasters on them. My eyes widened as to why they were injured like that.

"Apparently Bakugo-kun punched both of them when he knew that they were the ones who gave us the idea of the cheerleading costumes saying how embarassed you looked." Ochaco whispered as we took our seats. My lips suddenly curved unto a smile as my eyes searched for the ash blonde male. He was as stoic as ever gazing at the battlefield. Even if he's mad, he still cares.

"Hey guys, are you ready?!" Present Mic asked and the whole stadium roared with cheers.

"The finals that you've all been waiting for are finally starting! Match number one— From the hero course, it's Midoriya Izuku! Versus— From general studies, it's Hitoshi Shinso!" Present Mic announced and both of them entered the battlefield.

"The rules are simple. Force your opponent out of bounds, immobilize them, or make them say 'I give up' to win! Ready? Start!" The Pro Hero continued and the match begun.

After a teeth-gritting battle, Izuku won. We all shouted our cheers as loud as we can for our freckled friend's win and as he came back from the nurse's office, me, Ochaco and Iida congratulated him.

"Izukuuuuuuuu~"
"Good work!"
"We saved a seat for you!"

He thanked us and took his seat beside us. The rest of the battles occurred and the closer it got to my turn, the more my heart pounded. Battle after battle commenced until it was about time for me to enter the stage.

"So, I've been paired up with a girl, huh? Don't worry Y/N-chan. I'll go easy on you." The yellow-haired male teased as we both stood up from the bleachers. I felt my blood boil a little seeing that my opponent was actually belittling me but due to the fear that kept rising towards my throat, I wasn't able to counter his mocking.

"Don't mind Y/N-chan."
"Good luck L/N-kun!"
"Do your best Y/N. We'll be watching you!"

My three friends cheered me on and I replied with a weak smile. As we were about to head to the waiting room, a familiar gruff voice suddenly spoke that slightly eased my tensed state.

"Best not to underestimate the dumbass, stupid face. She's better than you."

Most of Class 1-A teased Denki for the ash blonde's retort. I couldn't help but chuckle for Katsuki defending me. He's my hero, alright.

Before the yellow-haired male and I approach the stage, I took maybe the deepest breath that I ever took in my entire life. Having to face my fears on my own in front of a massful of audience is not easy. But....

I'm going to be the fucking number one hero and you, idiot, were taught by the best.

If you can't trust yourself right now, then I will trust you.

I grinned thinking at the amount of support that I had upon arriving here. I did not survive all this time just for me to give up now. I gradually walked towards the stage and so did my opponent.

"A Force Field of Charm and High hopes, from the hero course, it's L/N Y/N! Versus— Sparking Killing Boy, from the hero course, it's Kaminari Denki! Ready...? Start!" As Present Mic announced these words, the yellow-haired male and I readied our stance. Maybe I can survive in this match as well...