Only You

An Awkward Conversation

Bakugo's POV:

Lunch with my parents was pretty stupid. It was over really fast and all they just wanted to make sure that I was safe. I guess it was nice, but it was probably just to make sure that they wouldn't get in trouble if something happened to me. But it is whatever.

I open the door to Kirishima's house and walk in. I take off my shoes and notice that Kirishima's shoes aren't there. I guess that means that he isn't back yet. To be fair he didn't leave until after me and my train ride is shorter and he wants to be there, so he isn't going to get back for a while. I walk over to the living room and sit down on the couch, Kirishima's mom is sitting in the chair watching TV.

"Umm, Aika, I wanted to say thank you for letting me stay here and for cooking me food and for helping out with me." If my parents taught me anything it was manners and even if it doesn't seem like I have any, I am probably the most well-mannered kid in class.

She turns off the TV and I knew then that she wanted to talk to me one-on-one because Kirishima wasn't there. It would be our first time talking with only each other, "Oh, Bakugo! You are so sweet, it is not a hassle at all!" She smiles.

I get up from my seat on the couch and walk over, pulling out an envelope as I approach Kirishima's mom. "Here. It is some money to help you out. My mom wanted me to give this to you as a way to say thanks."

"AWW sweetie!" I could tell that she wanted to refuse it, but decided it against it, probably so it wasn't awkward for either of us. She grabs the envelope full of money and immediately puts it in her pocket, "Thank you so much and tell your mom thank you as well!"

"I will and really, I am really thankful to you and Kirishima." I walk back to the couch and sit down once again.

"If you don't mind me asking, but how come you don't want to stay at your own home!?! I mean I really love having you here and you are always welcome, I am just curious!"

I feel myself rub my chest before I answer, "Well, it is just that my mom can be really angry and she yells at me a lot. And then I get angry and I yell a lot and I just don't like feeling like that. I know it is kind of immature of me to let my mom affect how I feel, but I can't help it and I get angry and I hate it when I am angry like that, so I try to combat that by not going into situations that result in me getting angry and yelling as much as I can. And that sort of means not going home that often." I finish talking and look down at my lap, nodding my head for some reason.

"Bakugo! I am sorry about that! I think that you are pretty mature for realizing that and for being independent enough to be able to not have to live with your parents! And like I said before, you are always welcome here! I love having you over Bakugo and you are so nice and kind and respectful and you are a wonderful cook! I don't think that Kirishima could have a better friend than you!" I look up and see her smiling so wide that her eyes close. Her words make me feel really warm and happy. "So,I know we don't get to talk with each other alone, but I was wondering something about you, Bakugo!"

"Oh." This catches me off guard and I have no idea what to expect, "You can ask me anything, ma'am."

She raises her eyebrows at me for a brief moment before she sort of turns her body and looks at me, "Well, do you have a crush on anyone!?!"

I freeze, I was definitely not expecting her to ask me that. Why does she care? Well maybe her and Kirishima used to talk more (about this stuff) and now that I am here, Kirishima probably doesn't get to talk to her about those things and I am sure that Kirishima's life is really interesting to her. I feel very uncomfortable talking to someone else about this stuff, let alone my best friend's mom. "Uhh well. You see, I haven't really liked anyone. I don't really see people in that light." I pause. That was true a few days ago, but after realizing that Kirishima likes me and after knowing that he didn't change because of the stupid girl's quirk and me wanting to be with Kirishima forever, I don't really know anymore. I think Kirishima is really cute and I want to hug him and touch him and maybe even kiss him (idk to be honest) but I still have a sliver of doubt in my stomach because I don't fully trust him again. I don't know, but I do know that I shouldn't say any of this to Kirishima's mom, even if it is rude to lie, I only have to do it a little bit, "My dream has always been to be the Number 1 Hero and I have basically only really thought about that. I don't really see people in a lovey way, but more as potential hurdles that I need to overcome in order to be the greatest."