aerie (bakugo katsuki x oc)

chapter 73: make it out alive

I hear a knock at the door, and it opens slowly. There stands Katsuki, and what's very obviously his mother, as they look exactly alike.

"Hey, Kai," he says. "This is, um, my mom."

   I try my absolute best to act like I didn't hear them scream at each other in the hallway, and smile as kindly as I can. "Mrs. Bakugo!" I say, in my preppiest voice possible. "It's so nice to finally meet you! Katsuki says very nice things," I say, squeezing my fists and curling my toes.

   "You don't have to lie to me, Kai," Ms. Bakugo says, "I already said you can stay."

   "Really?" I say, super excited that this is actually happening.

   I look over at Katsuki, and he nods.

   "Thank you so much Mrs. Bakugo!"

   "Hold on," she says, "There's a few rules. Number one: No fighting."

   "Got it," we both say in unison.

   "Number 2: No kissing, cuddling, or anything like that under my roof."

   I feel my cheeks hot immediately.

Katsuki... told his mom about me?! I don't know if I should be flattered or horrified!

"What did you tell her?!" I say.

   "Mom!" he says, blushing just as hard as I know I am.

   "What?" she says, with an unamused look on her face. "I'm not stupid, you two. And don't think you'll be able to sneak around, I'll know."

   "Yes ma'am..." I say, embarrassed as hell.

   "Okay, well, when you're discharged in a couple days, we'll come pick you up. But for now, we have to get home. Katsuki needs to focus on studying for finals."

   "Wait, Mom," he says. "I was gonna come up here to study, with Kai. She needs me to tutor her."

   I burst out laughing. "As if!" I say.

Like I would ever need help with school.

   "Shut up!" he shouts. "I don't wanna leave yet."

   I roll my eyes. "Katsuki, I'm fine. Go home. Tutor Kiri! He's the one who needs it."

Katsuki sighs.

His mom waves goodbye with a "get well soon", and they leave.

I spend the next two days just chilling in the hospital, eating jello and watching youtube on my phone.

But when I wake up on the day that the Bakugos are coming to pick me up, I have a notification from an unknown number.

-You think you're safe there in that hospital? As soon as you leave, I'm coming for you.

My heart sinks.

Of course. How could I be so stupid? Of course he's not gonna let it go just because I'm staying with Katsuki. If anything, he'll kill us both.

I did not think this through.

   I think about abandoning ship, and taking my chances on my own without putting Katsuki in danger. But honestly, I'm too scared to do this alone.

   When the Bakugos come to get me, I don't say much. I feel extremely guilty for putting them in a situation that might get them hurt, but I have no choice.

   Before we walk to the car, I put on the hoodie Katsuki brought for me and pull the hood over my head, trying my best not to be seen.

   When we get in the car, I'm paranoid to say the least. I'm constantly checking over my shoulder, and quietly muttering to myself, trying to convince myself that no one saw me, and that no one is coming.