LOST // BAKUGO X OC

Arcade

Kaminari groaned in defeat as Estelle widened her smile at the television screen. She victoriously held up her remote, the elation ringing in her bones at the fact she finally won.

"Tch, you're pleased about that shitty win?"

Pouting, Estelle quickly placed the same smile back on her face. Pointedly ignoring the blonde as she revelled in her win.

"Is Mario Kart the only game you've ever played?" Kaminari questioned with furrowed brows.

Peeking up, Estelle questioned with a hint of awe, "There are more of these?"

Suddenly being reminded of the fact Estelle had never really played games before soured those around her. Thankfully they didn't stay that way for long as Katsuki barked, "Wait, so you've never been to an arcade?"

"Arcade?"

Sputtering, Katsuki knew he shouldn't be surprised. But, he had spent a bucketload of time there as a kid. Knowing she never got to experience that just added to the list of things he needed to do with her. Getting up onto his feet, Katsuki stared down at her, a glare on his face as he growled, "Get a damn jacket! We're leaving!"

"Huh? What?" Estelle faltered, confusion in her veins as she stared into his red eyes.

"Hurry the fuck up, Lioness!"

"Alright, Alright!" Estelle sighed, exasperated. She had a feeling he was doing the same thing he did when she told him she had never been to the cinema. Grabbing her things, Estelle was quickly whisked away to a bus, Katsuki's frustrated ramblings in her ear as he still couldn't fathom her inexperience.

Estelle sat back in her seat, her mind whirring as she tried to understand the male next to her. Why did he even bother? What made him shove her out of the door after saying she had never been to a cinema or arcade? Why did he take her to an animal sanctuary or sea word in the first place? Wasn't he just wasting his time with her? Wasn't there more meaningful things to do with his time than drag her to places she had never been?

It's not that she didn't appreciate it, because she does. Estelle sat back many nights and sifted through her memories, a hint of a smile on her lips as she experienced those moments again. It made her feel warm, like she wasn't a ghost in the wind. It made her feel wanted, especially when he took notice of the places she internally wished to visit or had no idea about but knew she would adore.

It made her entire being flutter at the knowledge he tried vehemently to make her days brighter, but the question would always remain. Turning to him, Estelle questioned, "Are you sure you wanna do this?"

"Don't ask stupid questions."

"I'm not! I'm just- don't you have better things to do than take me to these places?"

Whirling his head to stare at her, Katsuki could see the uncertainty in her eyes. Furrowing his brows, he wondered why she struggled to accept the bare minimum he did around her. "Estelle, are you asking me why I'm taking you out?"

"Uh, yeah, I guess so."

"I'd take you anywhere if you'd let me," He answered back smoothly, his eyes watching her in a way that made her feel bare in front of him.

Estelle breathed a huff through her red cheeks, grumbling, "That wasn't what I asked."

"Tch, you slow poke. Look at me."

Ignoring his demand to cool the warmness of her cheeks, Estelle let out a squeak as Katsuki pulled her body upwards before yanking her down onto his lap. Opening and closing her mouth from being stunned, Katsuki butted in before she could get her bearings.