MHA oneshots (Mostly KiriBaku)

9. Don't overwork yourself!!(DekuBaku)

*Deku's POV*

I was sitting in class starring at my childhood friend/ rival/ crush. I couldn't help it- he looked so calm and almost pretty when he was concentrating on something other than trying to be the best. We had a pop quiz today, nobody knew it was coming. I think Mr.Aizawa was just too tired to teach today. Nobody noticed me starring at Kacchan, at least I hope not. I had already finished my test- it wasn't that long and the questions were mainly just about pro- heroes so I was able to finish quickly with all confidence that I would pass. I've been obsessed with heroes for as long as I can remember.
I realized that Kacchan had finished his test about the same time I did, but he was still looking at it with concentration so intense it was almost scary. Kacchan always had the need to make sure everything he did was perfect, but I guess that's what happens when you have been praised your entire life. I didn't blame them for giving him so much attention, heck, I used to follow him around in awe of his amazing power. But now I sense that he feels the need to be perfect in everything he does to almost prove that all the praise he got as a kid wasn't falsely given. I felt bad for him almost, you could see he was overworking himself. I think that's part of the reason he's so angry all the time. He didn't get so short-tempered until middle school,at least not with everybody else. I think as he grew up, people expected more from him and that pressure of keeping up was getting to him.
I knew Kacchan would never admit to this, but I had to make sure he was ok. Even if he tried to blow me up, I wouldn't care,it's nothing he hasn't done before. I would talk to him today, after school to give him a little time to calm down. I wanted my chances of getting blown up to be as low as possible. I would talk to him after dinner, Kacchan has always been one to get even more grumpy without food or sleep- that's why he always went to bed early.
The school bell rang for lunch and all the kids stood up,almost in unison, all happy to be done with sitting still and being quiet. All the kids began to pack up their stuff and head out the door heading the the cafeteria, handing in their tests on the way out. Everyone went into their usual groups and started talking to their friends. I noticed Kacchan walking with the so- called "Bakusquad"(even though everybody body knew the real leader of the group was Mina). I quickly snapped out of my daze as I heard Uraraka's bubbly voice ask " Are you alright, Deku? You seem a little distracted." I quickly turned around hoping she hadn't noticed who I was starring at. I put one hand behind my neck as I quickly stuttered out " I- I'm f-f-fine Uraraka. L-let's just get to lunch." We basically skipped the rest of the way and got our food, sitting down at our usual spot.
* Time skip because why not"
We finally finished all of our classes and headed back to the dorms. Some stayed in the common area while others went into their dorm rooms or to take a shower after the long day of hero training. I went to my room and took a nap because I had nothing else to do, seeing as how I finished all my homework in our free- period.
* Time skip to after Deku's nap,dinner time."
I woke up to a knock at my door. I tiredly checked my phone to see it was time for dinner before getting up and opening the door to see Iida in my doorway. "It's the for dinner." Iida said while waving his hands like a robot. I went downstairs and sat at the table in the only open spot, next to Kacchan. He frowned,but didn't try to move away when I say next to him. Everybody ate their food and talked with the people around them, except for Kacchan. He seemed extra grumpy today. My weak attempts at starting a conversation with him were all quickly shut down with either a grunt, a tsk, or just no response. I eventually gave up trying and focused on my food.
* Time skip after dinner*
Kacchan went straight up to his room like he usually did. I stayed a little while longer before faking being tired and going to his floor. I waited at the door, suddenly second guessing if this was a good idea. I was snapped out of my thoughts when the door opened to Kacchan in just sweatpants with a towel around his neck and sweat dripping down his gorgeously sculpted chest- No! Right now is not the time for that! I quickly averted my eyes,but could still feel his ruby orbs staring at me. I could almost feel the smirk when he said " Why were you outside my door, nerd. You aren't actually stupid enough to get lost,are you?" I shook my head "no" and asked " C-c-can I c-come i-in?" While still looking at the floor. Surprisingly, he stepped aside and let me in. Once in he gestured to his bed for me to sit down. "What do you want,nerd?" He asked,but with no actual venom in his voice. I waited a couple seconds, trying to find the right words as to not anger him before saying " You don't have to try so hard you know." That earned me a glare and a growl before quickly adding " I-I didn't mean it like that. I-i j-just m-meant that you don't have to overwork yourself. I've noticed you've been working harder than ever, you don't have to be perfect at the first try. That's why we're in training, we're not going to be perfect. We are all trying to improve. I get that you want to be number one, but if you overwork yourself, you'll burn yourself out before you even get the chance." He stayed silent,looking at the floor so I continued. " You're doing enough,you don't have to do all this extra Stuff. I've always looked up to you, you know that. But I don't know if you know why. I didn't just follow you around because you're quirk was powerful, I followed you around because you inspired me. You didn't need a quirk to do that, even without your quirk I've always admired how you always followed your dreams and never cared what anybody might say." He suddenly stood up,so I stopped talking. He was avoiding my gaze, so I stood up and walked towards him. " Look at me." I said gently. He looked up, and the he looked like he was holding back tears. I pulled him into a hug and whispered gently in his ear " I'm proud of you. Of how far you've come, and how you still chase after your dreams everyday. How you always get back up no matter how many times you're knocked down. I'm proud of you. And you might think I'm just saying this, but I'm not. I really mean it, I'm proud of you." At that he broke down. The tears he had been holding back for so long finally got passed his iron grip, am he returned my hug. I sat us on the bed as I held him, rubbing soft circles on his back. I soon felt his breathing even out and his chest rose and fell much slower than before, he had fallen asleep. I gently laid him in his bed, putting his blanket over him before kissing his forehead and whispering " I love you."
I was about to leave the room before I heard the smallest voice I had ever heard from the explosive blonde call out an say one simple word "wait." I stopped in my tracks and looked at him. He sat up a little and asked, " Can you stay with me?" I smiled and replied with a gentle "Of course, Kacchan." He moved over in his bed to make room for me. I slid under the covers and hugged him before saying goodnight. We both soon fell asleep with the comfort and warmth of the other.
*Time skip to the morning*
I woke up with the blonde peacefully sleeping on my chest with my arms wrapped protectively around his back. I laid there for a while before he woke up.
* 3rd person POV*
When Katsuki did wake up, he lifted his head startled before remembering what happened the night before. He looked Izuku in the eyes and said "Did you mean it?" Izuku was kind of confused and I guess it showed on his face because Katsuki sighed before adding " When you said you l- love me??" Izuku was taken back by two things: 1. He had never heard Katsuki stutter since he was a child just learning how to speak properly. And 2. Katsuki had heard him??!?! Izuku thought he was asleep. He just looked Katsuki in his ruby red eyes, gently grabbed his cheek before saying "I meant every word last night". Katsuki smiled tiredly before dipping down to give Izuku a tender kiss. Though it was render and soft,it was filled with passion. It seemed as though Katsuki had poured all the emotion he's been holding back into that single kiss. Izuku pulled away before saying "We have to get up, everybody will be getting up soon." Katsuki got up with a groan before looking at Izuku and asking "So does this mean you're my boyfriend now??" Izuku just looked at him with a smile and said " We don't have to put a label on it if you don't want to,but I would like that a lot." Izuku said goodbye before leaving Katsuki to get dressed and heading to his own room.

*A/N*
1694 words
Wanted to put some fluff so I could have some happiness in my life.
Sorry for not posting in a while, a lot has been going on. I'm not really in a good mental place and I've been busy. But I will try to post more whenever I can. Thank you for reading this. Leave any suggestions or structured (I think that's the right word) criticism in the comments. Thank you for reading this trashy book and have a good day,night, whenever you're reading this.