Of Kacchako

Roses

Last year's Valentine's day was nothing compared to this years. This year even Bakugo received chocolates and flowers. He wondered if it was because of his newly acquired height, developed body physique or because people actually noticed that he was trying to get along with everyone.

The first box of chocolates was given to him by Mina, who had gotten every boy in the dorm a box, except for Kirishima who got a whole basket instead. Bakugo gave her a kiss on the cheek like he normally does, but today he hugged her as well. Mina was about to cry and the whole dorm laughed at them. The second thing he received was a card and a small packet of chocolates on his way to homeroom by a girl he had to admit to have never met before. To say he was surprised was an understatement.

As he got inside the classroom it became obvious who were the love interests of the school. Todoroki had stacks upon stacks of chocolates and gifts on his desk, but Yaoyorozu next to him had some even on the floor and on her chair.

"Shoto, my love, what are we going to do with all of this presents?" Yaoyorozu asked her boyfriend. People really couldn't get onboard with the fact that they were dating and weren't going to be interested in anyone else ever again. They were perfect for each other and even Bakugo could see that. Both were academically smart and hard-working in order to show that they will be the best heroes. And they loved each other.

"Eat it?" Todoroki's simple mindedness would be the end of Bakugo's sanity but the couple laughed and actually opened one of the nearest boxes of chocolates.

Shaking his head before he let his anger get the best of him at their happy smiles, Bakugo moved to his seat, but not before noting that there was nothing on Uraraka's desk.

He let out a breath. Good, he didn't want anyone else to give her anything. Bakugo wondered if his actions on Christmas were enough to make everyone back off her, that they made his intentions clear. After the Christmas party where the two of them had danced, laughed and even sang karaoke, Monoma had made a scene and Uraraka had been involved. Something about an ugly dress or something- Bakugo couldn't remember exactly after the drinking he had done that night. But he does remember his anger boiling over in mere seconds and him picking Monoma by his collar and turning him towards Uraraka. She didn't even hesitate before she punched the guy straight in the nose. And then Bakugo had his fun with the fucker. It was safe to say that if it wasn't for Kirishima and Deku stopping him, Bakugou would have beaten the asshole to death for upsetting Uraraka.

She didn't cry, she didn't even make a face and Bakugo couldn't have been prouder of her. Then she cracked one of his, his, smirks and left. He felt mouth fall slack open and his heart stop for what felt like an eternity whilst he watched her make her way through the crowd. That girl was going to be the death of him and he wanted it with his whole fucking being.

Since then Bakugo couldn't even convince himself that he wasn't feeling what he was feeling. It was so evident that the boys teased and teased him, and eventually everyone seemed to catch on but her. Even Deku gave him encouraging smiles whenever he caught Bakugo staring at Uraraka during class or training. Bakugo even tried to be closer to her than normal. This time when she said good morning to him on the way to class he would say it back and even ask her how her morning is. They would sit at the same table for lunch sometimes and would often ask each other to be battle practice partners. He was trying , but she just didn't get the hint. There have been many nights that he cursed her obliviousness and cheeriness, her lack of observation. Then he would sit awake for hours trying to imagine how to make his feelings even more brutally apparent without actually going through the fucking embarrassment of saying it to her face.

And today was the day that he was supposed to ask her out. It was Valentine's Day after all. But he hadn't seen her around the dorms this morning and she wasn't in class yet. Aizawa came and began the register, yet she still didn't show up.