MHA oneshots (Mostly KiriBaku)

5. KiriDenki

*⚠️Mentions of religious beliefs and homophobia.⚠️*

*Kiri's POV*

I met Denki Kaminari in my first year at U.A. highschool and we instantly became bros. I would protect him when Bakugo would go too far with his insults, and I could always tell if Denki was ok no matter how well he fooled everybody else. While everybody else thought he was so happy and energetic, I could see behind the mask he always put on around others. Denki trusted me enough to tell me what exactly was going on in his head and if he needed help getting through some of that stuff. Nobody knew that Denki would sneak into my dorm room after everybody else went to sleep, we would sit for hours and I would just listen to him or comfort him if he needed it. Little did he know that I had fallen for him a couple months after meeting him. At first I thought it was just a stupid crush and it would go away, but I was wrong. I was always told that if you liked the same gender, you would go to hell and burn for all eternity. But I don't believe that or care anymore. I remember exactly what happened when I first realized that I had feelings for my bro, beyond just bros.

*FLASHBACK* *Still kiri's POV*

After lights out, I always stayed up a little while longer. Usually to do leftover or over due homework and assignments,my nightly workout/routine, or just chilling until I'm tired enough to fall asleep. It was about 12:00 o'clock or so when I heard a soft knock on my door. I was confused because I thought I was the only one who would be up at this time. I got up from my desk where I had previously been working on a couple late assignments. I opened the door to see Denki in a yellow shirt with black lightning bolts and small Pikachu pictures and black sweat pants. He's so cu- wait no, not cute. Definitely not cute. Why did I almost say that, I must be more tired than I thought. I'm definitely straight. I shook myself out of my thoughts as I opened the door wider to let him in. " Hey Denkibro, what's up. I thought everybody would be asleep by now." He looked down with a sad look on his face before saying " I couldn't sleep, sorry to bother you. I just wanted to talk to somebody and I new you were awake because I saw your light on. But if your busy I'll just go back to my room, I'll see you in the morning, goodnight Kiribro." He stood up from my bed starting to walk out of my room before I grabbed his hand. " You aren't bothering me. I was just finishing up some old assignments Aizawa gave us, but that doesn't matter. What did you want to talk about? You can tell me anything, I will always be here for you if you need to talk to someone, you know that." He had been coming to my room for about a month or so, but he always says sorry. I'm trying to help him understand that he isn't bothering anybody if he wants to talk. I don't know why he feels like that, but I'm determined to help him through it the best I can. I suggested he go see somebody, somebody who could actually help him, but he said he didn't have the money to and I was the only person he trusted to tell this to. I wanted him to get the help he needed,but I wasn't going to force him if he didn't want to. It hurt me hearing some of the things he would tell me. I wanted to do more for him,but there was nothing I could do. I guess I would just have to be there for him in anyway possible. We sat there just talking and chilling. We played a couple videogames on the PS4 I had brought and just had a bunch of fun after he got out what he needed to say. When Denki would smile or laugh I would instantly feel like I was flying,or that time had suddenly slowed to a stop and we were the only ones on the entire planet. I didn't know exactly what that feeling was but I knew it was more than just bro feelings. He eventually said goodnight and headed back to his dorm at around three or so. When he hugged me I could smell the faint scent of what smelled like coconuts, probably from his shampoo. I laid awake the rest of the night trying to figure out what I was feeling. Before I knew it the sun was rising and I was dreading this day. I laid in bed on my phone for a couple hours until my alarm went off for me to get ready for school. I tiredly threw the covers off, took a quick shower to help wake up a little and got dressed in the school uniform. I was still tired so I went downstairs and grabbed a quick breakfast bar along with an energy drink to get me through the day without falling asleep in class and headed out the door.

I was kind of glad we didn't have too hard of a hero class today,but also sad because the hero class was one of my favorites. Today we just had a simple rescue drill,but nothing is that simple when you're on a team with Bakubro. He obviously went ahead claiming that, "You extras will only get in my way!!", even though it was supposed to be a group effort. After that we changed out of our hero costumes and resumed normal classes. The day seemed to drag on endlessly,but finally the bell rang and everybody rushed to get their stuff together and walk out in different friend groups when all the sudden I hear Mr. Aizawa's monotone voice call out "Kirishima and Denki,stay behind I need to talk to you." I instantly started thinking of what he could need, but finished packing up and headed to his desk anyway. Once everybody left the room and the door closed Denki and I both just stood there waiting for Aizawa to say something,I could tell Denki was getting anxious so I spoke up "What do you need,Mr.Aizawa?" He set the papers he was working on down and addressed Denki first. Turning towards him he said "I've noticed you've been struggling in almost all of your classes. Why is that?" Denki shyly answered back "I-I d-don't know,s-sir." The entire time fiddling with his fingertips and the hem of his shirt. "There's nothing to be nervous about Denki,I just want to help you do the best that you possibly can and I don't believe that is happening right now. I asked both of you here because I want Kirishima to tutor you. I feel you could use a little bit of extra help that I can't provide." Denki stood there with his mouth open in an unknown emotion surprise maybe? Or maybe disbelief? We both agreed and he let us both go. We walked back to the dorms in an uncomfortable silence. I started conversation because I hate awkward silences. "Soo..." I said dragging out the "o". "When are you free??" He just looked at me confused,so I explained "For the tutoring?" He looked at me for a moment before replying " Anytime after school really. I don't so much unless the gang decides to hang out." I felt kinda bad for him,but trying not to let it show I said "How about you come to my room tomorrow? We can do the tutoring and then just chill for a while. How does that sound?" He looked kind of exited and said "That sounds great! How about we walk to your dorm together after school?" I agreed and by that time we had reached the dorms. I had stayed in the common area while Denki skipped off towards the elevator and to his room after yelling good night to everyone.

*End of Flashback* *Still kiri's POV*
It has been about a month and a half since all of that,and a long month and a half at that. Everyday I had to hide these strange feelings anytime I was around Denki. I finally decided it was about time to ask an expert:Mina. Who better to ask about feelings than the one person who is always playing matchmaker?

After school got out today I immediately caught up to Mina and asked her to meet me at my dorm. The entire time waiting I felt very anxious to ask her. What if she can't help me? What if she makes fun of me? What if she tells the entire school and I'm made an outcast for the rest of eternity? I tried calming down,but it didn't work.
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A/N*
I will make a 2nd part when I have the time. I just don't want this one to get too long, and I have school to focus on. Hope you enjoyed and have a nice day/evening/night/ whenever you're reading this.