LOST // BAKUGO X OC

Rockclimbing

Estelle put on her gym gear as she waited for Bakugo to arrive for their trip. She had thought about backing out numerous times, but she couldn't get the picture of Bakugo's smile out of her head. She couldn't be the one to burn that to the ground.

As if he had read her doubtful thoughts, Estelle heard a knock on her bedroom door. Knowing who it was, Estelle opened the door for the blonde male. Eyeing him quickly, she could see that he had better gear than she did. That was understandable, considering he was more familiar with the sport than she was.

She could also tell that it was nearly new. She guessed Bakugo had taken her advice and started implementing it into his training again. Feeling a strange warmness that he followed her advice, Estelle gave a small smile in hello before she turned around to bend over for her bag by the bed.

Startled when she turned back, Estelle found a pouting Bakugo whilst his head was turned away. Raising a brow at the slight red flush on his cheeks, Estelle shrugged to herself before moving towards the exit.

Gripping onto Bakugo's arm tightly, Estelle realised his arm was wrapped around her waist in an attempt to stop her from leaving.

Holding back her instinct of obliterating him, Estelle gazed up at the blonde in question. Her body was tensed, her arm slightly raised in a ready stance to flip him onto his back. Feeling Bakugo's fingers pressed against her side, Estelle remained silent to allow him to speak.

"Tch, are you okay?"

Giving a muted nod, Estelle gave Bakugo's arm a light pat of reassurance and warning for him to let go. Surprisingly, his grip only tightened on Estelle briefly before letting go.

Eyeing the male, Bakugo didn't make eye contact as he gazed towards the exit. "We're going to try the gym since it's your first time. We can think about heading to the mountains later."

"I'll follow your lead." Estelle retorted blandly as she held in her surprise. This was a whole day thing? She kept her mouth shut nevertheless, the words of Bakugo ringing out in her head from yesterday.

"You better. You need to learn the basics first before anything else. No powers allowed."

"Hmpt, okay."

-_-

The journey to the gym was mediocre. The pair mainly discussed the gear Estelle was unfamiliar with and its purposes. By the time they had reached the climbing gym, Estelle felt a little bit better now that she had the extra bit of knowledge. It seemed quieter today as there weren't many people in the centre.

"You need to rent out some gear first-timer. I can help you suit up," The clerk muttered to an underprepared Estelle with a slight smile on his face. Estelle nodded in understanding as she avoided the awkwardness in the air. When she reached into her bag to pull out money, she was stopped by the blonde next to her.

"I have her gear."

Stunned, Estelle gazed up with wide eyes but received no answer as Bakugo was too busy glaring at the man behind the counter. A strange feeling emanated in the air for a moment until the clerk finally nodded and handed the pair their entrance wristbands.

Before Estelle could voice her thanks, she was already pulled away by Bakugo. The female rolled her eyes and stopped before him once they reached an open locker room. Estelle didn't question why he had gear for her and waited for him to pull the strange straps out of his sports rucksack.

"Put this on", he muttered as he pulled out his own brace to put on. Nodding, Estelle stepped into the straps and pulled upwards. It was a bunch of cinctures that Bakugo explained earlier would connect to a harness if she fell.