C R I M I N A L | K. Bakugo x Reader

Chapter 14

Things aren't looking too good for my dad. Nowadays he's extremely tired, taking multiple long naps through the day and he's eating less.

I realise i'm staring off into the distance and groan. I need to get back to developing this stupid quirk but i can't stop my mind from travelling off again.

There's another study session tonight but i don't think i want to go. I want to spend time with dad. Besides, i need to keep Elijah in check. He keeps getting suspended.

"Young L/N, keep your focus on classwork today" All Might gives me a grin and a thumbs up. I nod slightly, satisfying him enough to just leave me alone.

I think this feeling is called sadness.

I kind of regret hating feeling empty. I'd rather feel nothing than pain.

"You coming to study tonight?" Shoto asks, is smooth voice flowing through the air from behind me.
I clear my throat and shut my eyes, focusing on my quirk.
"No probably not" i get out quickly before crushing a large bit of cement into dust that cementos set up for me.
"Oh, why not?"
I sigh internally, squeezing my eyes "Personal things"
I open my eyes and look briefly at him as he nods, understanding me "all good. I hope you can come another time"
"Yeah, o'course"

*****

"I'm homeeeee" I call out and look over to my dad who's watching the news on the tiny box telly.
"Hey, my lovely Hero girl" he smiles weakly with his voice croaky.
"Hey dad" i force a smile and pull a chair up, sitting next to him.
"How was school?" he asked.
"Really good! Thank you"
He lifts his hand up and strokes my face. My dad has always been proud of me which makes me feel awful because if he knew what i actually do, he'd never look at me again.
I place my hand on his, holding it on my skin. I do my best to hold back my tears. His cheeriness is fading everyday.

"You're going to become the best hero, i know it"
"Of course i will, dad" I wish i wasn't lying. I wish I could tell him it with full truth. I could never go into that type of life knowing the things i've done.

Wait, i could never go into it anyway.

I let go of his hand and he rests it back in his lap.
"Your mum got the job" he grins as much as he can and i feel my eyes light up.
"She got the job??" My mums never been able to secure a job for as long as i can remember. She's had part-time's and one off's but never an actual job.
Maybe we'll finally begin earning money instead of losing it "that's amazing"
"Your mother is an amazing woman, i love her very much"

His words hit me like a truck but i nod along "She really is"

I hear the front door slam and i see a bloody Elijah stood sheepishly, looking down at the floor.
"What the fuck happened, you pig shit?!" I gasp and rush over to him, dragging him into the bathroom and shutting he door.
"Nothing. I just got in a fight that's all."
"That's all? Your nose looks broken and your uniform is fucking ruined." I hiss and get out the first aid kit in case of any worse injuries.

"Chill, i'm not dying, cocksucker" He whines as i scan him.
"Who did you get into a fight with?" i ask, tired of the bullshit as i dab some tissue onto his busted lip.
"I don't know just some blonde kid"

"Red eyes? Anger issues? Favourite word is DIE?" I glance up to meet his eyes.
"Something like that" he mumbles as i place a cold towel into his lip.
I shake my head and bite my lip in anger "what the fuck is Bakugo's issue with you and me huh?"
"You know him?" He raises his brows and looks down at me.

Even though the boy is 15 he's taller than me by a LOT.

"Mhm, he's in my class at UA and he's an asshole" i tut as i wipe away the dry blood from a nosebleed he had obviously had a while ago.

"How did you meet him?" i wonder, swapping glances between the cleanup and his facial features.
"smoking area" he says quietly.
"HUH???" i imply o didn't hear him.
"Smoking under the bridge alright?!" he says loudly.

I flare my nostrils but don't let myself become mad "weed?"
"maybe... why, you gonna scorn me?"
"I'm not going to have a go at you. Just please try to stop smoking" i grumble and give him a sincere look.
"You can't control me"
"I know. But do you want to end up like dad?" i inquire and Elijah stays silent. I shake my head and push him out of the bathroom "throw your uniform in the wash basket i'll have it washed by tomorrow"
"ok"
"Thanks, big sister Y/N! I love you so much! What about i do without you cleaning up after me and my bullshit all the time?" i say sarcastically.

"Thanks, i guess" his bedroom door shuts.

Well, that's more than i usually get from him. Character development.

Now i have a bone to pick with Bakugo.

Just as i'm putting my shoes back on my mum comes through the door, smiling for once. My whole mood changes when i notice this.
"Hey mum! heard you got the job"
"I did, i did" she smiles and holds her arms out. I throw myself into them and hug her tightly.

I won't admit it, but i'm really proud of her.

Since i'm distracted by my mum, i'm no longer fired up to beat Bakugo to a pulp so i decide to say that for another day. I'm sure we can book a gym and fight it out in one at school where we're allowed to use quirks and shit.