Protect me || Dekubaku

Chapter 2 - He cares for me?

Deku's pov:
"Your silence speaks volumes, Kacchan" I stare down into his beautiful ruby red eyes as they brim with tears. I'm a little shocked at first, I hadn't done anything to him right? So why is he upset? I realise my assumption must be correct, there is definitely something going on at home for him to have this sort of reaction. My eyes soften in sympathy and I pull him closer to my chest, making him rest his head in the crook of my neck. I feel him snuggle against my chest and push his head further into my neck as if he was trying to hide from the world. It was adorable but also really concerning.

Regardless, I can't help but let out a content sigh. It just feels so nice being able to hold the ones you love and care about. It's been difficult keeping up my popular, star student act while also attempting to keep his bullies away from him. If I'm too nice, people will get suspicious and start asking questions. If I'm too mean, that will also raise suspicion and the last thing I need is any of my fathers friends finding out anything about me. It won't end well. It hurts me having to treat him this way and it's difficult denying my urges at the same time. One part of me likes when he cries, the other part absolutely hates. I know I can't trust the part that likes it, that's not safe for him but that part is what keeps me safe, blocking everyone out and not caring about my peers has saved me from a lot of heartbreak. It makes me doubtful of new people which makes it hard to trust people but it's also stopped me from getting killed or worse, taken away and not heard of ever again. I want to tell him all this, but I know he won't take it well, it's best for him to just think my father is a businessman and not think much more of it. Keeping him out of my private life will keep him safe.

Bakugou's pov:
My tears start to dry as I keep my head pressed firmly into Deku's neck. Even though he bullies me, the feeling of comfort I experience when he holds me like this makes all my fear and worry wash away into the gutter where they belong. I slowly peek up at him, having a difficult time doing so because of my fringe hanging in my eyes but when I look into those dark emerald green eyes, it's as if the world around me stops and stands still. The love and affection that is shining in those beautiful eyes of his almost gives me a heart attack as I gasp and blush like a tomato. I stare gob smacked at him as he gives me a loving smile and a little chuckle at my reaction. I quickly cover my face with my hands, trying to save myself further embarrassment. It doesn't seem to work as he chuckles again, the deep sound travelling through his chest, I can feel the vibrations go through me as well since he refuses to put me down.

Deku's pov:
'So cute' is the only thought going through my head as I watch him cover his face. He forces a smile onto my face with his adorable behaviour but I don't mind. I change how I'm holding him so his legs wrap around my waist and his arms wrap around my neck. His arms immediately cling to me tightly, barely giving me any room to breathe. I raise my free hand to stroke his cheek, slowly shifting to cup his cheek lovingly, as I stare into those stunningly beautiful eyes that I swear I could get lost in. He slowly starts to close his eyes and lean into me more, so I slip my hand around his head gently and pull him back to my chest before walking out of the classroom.

I turn the corner and start heading towards the main entrance, ignoring the confused teacher carrying her students class work, she looks shocked and it almost makes me laugh again, it must be shocking to see me carrying the boy that I 'bully', I say bully lightly because I know he likes some of it, I doubt he will ever admit but I think deep down he's actually a masochist. Most people would be disgusted by this but this is great news for me. I won't have to hide quite so much of my other side, I'll still keep it on the down low for now but hopefully one day soon I will be able to tell and show him things he has never seen before.

Bakugou's pov:
I'm starting to doze off from the comfort of his embrace as I suddenly remember where we are going again, this is like the 3rd time I've forgotten this, embarrassing. I quickly raise my head from his neck and open my mouth to tell him, no, beg him if I need to, not to take me back to that hell hole I had to grow up in.

I get cut off though as his deep husky voice brings me out of my trance of memories. "I'm taking you to my home, okay?" I quickly mumbled out an "okay" and let my head plop back into the crook of his neck, my energy drained from the day. His home? I've never been to his home before, I'm not sure if I should be scared or excited, probably a mix of both. I close my eyes, thoroughly ready to sleep after my exhausting day. I barely register the sound of a car door opening and me being gently placed on a seat. Front seat, back seat, I wouldn't know as I'm out cold as soon as my head hits the head rest.

I wake up to droplets of water landing on my face and quickly raise my hands to cover my face, trying to wipe away the droplets and the gunk out of my eyes as I look up at the beautiful stormy sky. A raindrop lands in my eye and I yelp, giving up on covering my face myself and instead shoving my head back into the comforting warmth of Deku's neck, trying to hide from the rain with a small whimper. I hear a deep, hearty chuckle come from Deku, the noise coming deep from his chest, raking through my body from my head to my toes and back. I resist the urge to lightly moan from how good his voice is and just choose to hide my face in his neck instead while blushing brightly, probably competing with tomatoes.

I hear what seems to be 2 very large doors being pulled open. And the clicking of.... I'm guessing the person who opened the door? Walking away to God knows where. I'm way too distracted by staring at Deku's handsome face to focus on anything else. The rain drops are annoying and consistently keep blocking my view but he looks far too good with wet hair to sacrifice this glorious chance.

Once inside, he takes me straight to his bedroom and gently lays me on his bed as he searches through his walk in wardrobe. Wait... walk in wardrobe? It finally dawns on me that this bedroom is huge, like I mean enormous and it looks expensive too. Deku comes back with one of his shirts which is just plain black and a pair of boxers which are grey. I quickly take them from him and thank him while looking for the bathroom. He points somewhere to his right and I spot the dark green door standing out from the black walls. I walk into the bathroom and quickly get changed after relieving myself, I wash my hands thoroughly and take a second to properly smell his soap. I giggle a little and almost slap myself out of embarrassment but his soap smells so good! I walk back out to Deku after composing myself to see him already in bed with a book in his hands. He puts the book down when he sees me and beckons me over with a finger, a soft smirk on his face. I walk over because who the hell can resist that face and once in range, he grabs and pulls me down on top of him. I blush as I try to wiggle free but he just wraps his arms around my waist and buries his face in the top of my hair with a deep, content sigh. I allow myself to relax into his arms, my body moulding to his shape perfectly since I'm smaller than him, both a curse and a blessing.

Total word count - 1462.