Dancing Shadows

Chapter Twenty-Six

Ellowyn's POV-
I don't even know how to describe it. Being around him feels like floating. It feels weightless and easy. It feels like I've been given something beautiful. It feels like it could be taken away at any moment. But then his lips are on mine again and I'm slowly sinking, sinking, sinking and I don't even have to time to be afraid of losing this anymore because he's pulling me closer and I'm breathing because I'm drowning in him.

And suddenly, it's over as he pulls away from me just enough to mutter, "We need to stop. We have class."

I suppress a groan as I say, "You're right." I check the time and immediately jump up. "Oh crap, we're already running behind. We need to go now." We decided to train this morning and we planned on heading back way earlier.

We grab our things and head back to the dorms to take quick showers, giving me about five minutes of alone time to find some clarity and reflect on the past week. After that first kiss, Bakugou and I immediately started hanging out more whether it be to train, study, or just be around each other. While we were both awkward near the beginning, things have gradually become more and more natural between us. I feel a smile grace my face as I remember all the joyful moments we've had over the past few days. Then I feel my face heat up as I remember all the intense moments too. While we haven't done anything other than kiss, I still feel myself melt at just the thought of him. And even though I thought that I would never be comfortable with anyone touching me ever again, I feel most secure when he's touching me in some way. Whether he's playing with my hair or I'm laying on his shoulder or we're kissing, his touch reminds me of his presence and his presence makes me feel safe.

Realizing I've been in the shower for way too long, I turn off the water and get out. I get dressed, grab my bag, and head downstairs. Since Bakugou is already there, we begin to walk towards the class.

A few minutes into the walk, Bakugou says, "I've been thinking-"

"Well that's not a good sign." I joke

He shoots me a sharp yet playful glare before continuing. "I was thinking about us. This past week has made it very clear that we really fucking like each other. I want to make things between us official."

I scratch the back of my neck as I reply, "Doesn't marriage seem a bit too much?"

Bakugou stops in his tracks with wide eyes. "Marriage? What the fuck are you talking about?"

"You said you wanted to make things official?"

He shakes his head and let's out an exasperated laugh. "I meant that I want to be in a fucking relationship with you."

"Oh." I feel heat crawl up my neck and onto my face. "Then yes. I would like that."

He looks at me with confusion. "I was thinking that this would take more time and discussion. I thought that you didn't want to date anyone."

"I didn't."

He waits for me to elaborate before asking, "What changed?"

I can't help but smile as I respond, "I did." I finally found someone I not only feel comfortable around but also feel strongly enough for that I'm willing to risk things ending badly. "As cheesy as it sounds, you changed me."

I can see his eyes go wide and a blush appear on the tips of his ears, even as he looks down to avoid my gaze. "Whatever. We can talk more about how cheesy you are later. Let's just hurry up and get to class before we're so late that Aizawa doesn't let us fucking leave."

...

A few minutes later, we're walking into class about five minutes late. While this is not completely irregular for me since I'm a normal human being, it's completely unlike Bakugou since he can't stand being late for anything, unless it's to prove that he doesn't care about it. Even so, he looks extremely satisfied as he sits down at his desk. I roll my eyes at the smug look on his face before taking my seat as well. It's then that we both realize with dread that we received no sarcastic, exasperated comment at our late arrival, meaning no Aizawa. Instead, principal Nezu is standing at the front of the class.