The Bakusquad had already gone through several entertaining rounds of Truth or Dare. Spirits were high, and chaos was brewing, as always when they played this game.
"Kiri-bro!" Kaminari grinned mischievously, his yellow glinting. "Truth or Dare?"
"Dare," Kirishima replied instantly, puffing his chest out. "I'm manly! Bring it on!"
"Oh, it's coming," Kaminari teased. Then, with a sly smirk, he added, "I dare you to give someone here a kiss—on the lips."
Kirishima's jaw dropped, his cheeks flaring red. "On the what now?"
"The lips," Kaminari repeated, his smirk widening.
"W-Wait, hold on! Isn't that a bit—"
"Not backing down, are you, my bro?" he interrupted, wiggling his eyebrows.
Kirishima groaned but straightened his shoulders, determined to see it through. He scanned the room, locking eyes with Mina, who raised her eyebrows challengingly.
"Fine," Kirishima muttered. "But it's only because I'm manly enough to not refuse a dare!"
The others gasped, except for Bakugou, who rolled his eyes. "Just get it over with, you morons."
Kirishima stood and strode over to Mina, grabbing her chin gently. Mina blinked in surprise, but before she could react, Kirishima leaned down and gave her a brief, soft kiss. The room erupted in cheers and whistles, Kaminari and Sero practically falling over themselves laughing.
"Whoa, manly move, Kiri!" Kaminari shouted between giggles and Sero could hardly breathe.
Mina, still red-faced but grinning, pointed a finger at him. "Eek! Okay, I'll admit it—you've got guts. But don't think I'll let you off the hook next round!" This heard a furious blush on Kirishima's side.
"Alright, Bakugou," Kirishima said, smirking once the attention was off him. "Truth or Dare?"
"Tch, like hell I'd pick Truth," Bakugou snapped. "Dare."
The group collectively oohed, exchanging gleeful looks. Mina's mischievous grin returned. "Oh, I've got the perfect one!" she said, leaning close to Kirishima and whispering in his ear. Kirishima's expression lit up, and he nodded eagerly.
"I dare you," Kirishima began, pausing for dramatic effect, "to cuddle Deku for the rest of the night."
"WHAT?!" Bakugou exploded, leaping to his feet. "HELL NO!"
"Oh, come on, Bakugou!" Mina said, crossing her arms. "It's just cuddling. What, scared you can't handle it?"
Bakugou's eye twitched. "I'M NOT SCARED, YOU PINK GREMLIN!"
"Prove it," Mina challenged, grinning ear to ear.
Bakugou clenched his fists, his glare sharp enough to cut steel. But finally, with a growl, he stomped over to where Deku sat, looking thoroughly confused and slightly alarmed.
"I'm only doing this because I was dared!" Bakugou barked as he flopped down beside Izuku and wrapped an arm around him awkwardly.
Deku, still processing what was happening, turned beet red. "Um, Kacchan, what are you—"
"Shut up, nerd!" Bakugou snapped.
The rest of the squad burst into laughter. Mina and Kirishima exchanged high-fives, pleased with their handiwork.
After the game wound down, Deku hesitated in the common room, looking around uncertainly. "Kacchan?" he asked softly. "Um, I don't really know where my room is..."
Bakugou rolled his eyes but stood up, motioning for Izuku to follow. "I'm taking you there, obviously. But don't get the wrong idea!"
Izuku nodded quickly, trailing after him.
As they walked, Izuku's mind wandered. He couldn't help but feel like something was missing—something big. He still didn't understand how he'd made it into U.A. without a quirk, and the thought gnawed at him.
"Oi, Deku!" Bakugou barked, snapping him out of his thoughts. "Quit spacing out. We're here."
"Oh! Sorry, Kacchan," Izuku said quickly, glancing around as they entered his room. His jaw dropped.
The walls were plastered with All Might posters, shelves lined with action figures, books, and what not. It was like a shrine.
"I-I love my future self!" Izuku blurted out before slapping a hand over his mouth.
Bakugou snorted, leaning against the doorframe. "You're such a damn nerd."
Deku turned, still embarrassed, and grinned sheepishly. "Kacchan... thank you for helping me."
"Yeah, yeah, whatever," Bakugou muttered, turning to leave.
"Wait! Kacchan, stay with me a little longer?" Deuku asked, giving him a hopeful look.
Bakugou groaned, rubbing his temples. "Fine. Just stop making that stupid face!"
Later, as Izuku finally drifted off, Bakugou found himself sitting stiffly on the bed, his mind racing. The dare earlier had stirred feelings he wasn't ready to confront. He hated the idea of being soft, but damn it, Deku's tiny, sleepy face was...
Cute? What the hell am I thinking?!
Before he realized it, he adjusted Deku's blanket and—without thinking—placed a quick kiss on the kid's forehead.
He froze. Did I just...
Shaking his head furiously, Bakugou settled back, resolving to sort out his emotions another day. For now, he let himself relax. As he drifted off, one thought lingered in his mind.
Damn it, nerd. You're too good for your own good.
Izuku, still half-awake, felt the weight of the hug tighten and thought back to all the moments he'd shared with Kacchan over the years.
He smiled to himself, curling closer. "Kacchan's still Kacchan... but maybe he's not so bad after all."
With that, he finally fell asleep, feeling safer than he had in a long time.
Author's Note:
Alright, that's it for this chapter! See you all next time!
Giyuu: Uh, excuse me... I was told that you might be able to help deliver Ohagi to Shinaguzawa?
Genya: Hey, I can help with that!
Kanae: I can assist as well.
Author: Wait, hold on! You're all from the wrong fandom! How did you even get here?!
Tanjiro: Uh... Inosuke might have broken through the fourth wall...?
Inosuke: I DID NOT BREAK ANYTHING, GONPACHIRO!
Bakugou: What the hell is this? Is this extra mocking me?!
Author: *sighs* I don't get paid enough for this.
Aizawa: That's my line.
Author: As I was saying, see you all in the next chapter! And—
Todoroki: Who exactly are you talking to?
Sero: Wait- I don't think you get paid at all, do you?
Author: ...
Narrator: Last time was less chaotic.
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