The Other Side - Katsuki Bakugou x OC

Chapter 10

I was happy to be back in my own bed, and to finally have Ramen purring gently next to my feet again. But I couldn't sleep. The low voices of my parents drifted in from their bedroom. I didn't have to try and make out what they were saying to know that they were discussing me. With a sigh, I turned over and checked my phone. I had many messages from my friends, none of which I had replied to yet.

'Need for Speed': one long message asking how I was and saying that I did not have to reply until I felt better.

'Bubbles': two messages saying that she hoped I was okay.

'Pink Queen': two messages expressing concern for me.

'This Dude Rocks': a message hoping that I felt better soon.

'Walking Charger': four messages asking if I was okay.

'Broccoli Boi': five messages asking how I was, saying that he hopes I sleep well etc.

'Flex Tape': three messages saying that he hoped I felt better, managed to get rest over the weekend, and he would talk to me later.

I also had ten messages asking how I was, what happened, was I okay, why wasn't I responding, apologising because I probably still felt shaken, asking me to reply when I felt okay, asking if he could help in any way, so on, so on. You could guess who from.

I typed a generic 'Thanks for the concern! I had a bad dream and was pretty shaken, but I'm perfectly fine now! Getting lots of cuddles from Ramen :)' and sent to everyone but Katsuki.

Mr Boombastic: Just let me know when you're okay

Please

I'm worried about you... but tell anyone and I'll fucking kill you

Aww Katsu-kun, that's so sweet

Mr Boombastic: Shut the fuck up!

I'm fine now

Mr Boombastic: What happened?

It's a long story

Mr Boombastic: Then call me

I'll listen

It's late

I don't wanna get you in trouble or anything

Mr Boombastic: Just shut up and answer your phone

As the message came through, my phone started to make explosion noises as a call came through from Katsu. I picked it up and he immediately started to yell at me.

"What the fuck? What happened?"

"Hello to you too, Katsu-kun."

"Shut up."

"Do you want me to shut up, or tell you what happened?" I smirked cheekily.

"Guess." He replied flatly.

"I had a nightmare and ended up having a panic attack."

"A panic attack? Did it last long? Are you okay now? What was your nightmare about?"

"One question at a time, Mother." I raised my brow. He really was worried about me.

"Answer me, shit head."

"I'm okay now. It didn't last very long."

"And your nightmare?" After I hesitated to reply, he added. "I wanna help."