The Other Side - Katsuki Bakugou x OC

Chapter 44.5.5

This .5 went on for SO long so I had to cut in two lmao

Also I'm super sorry for disappearing off the face of the Earth. Life caught up to me and it was wielding a wooden spoon. I'll post a couple chapters to make up for it.

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Everything hurt.

My back and legs ached more than they had in forever. Raccoon eyes - ugh, Mina - was saying something to Hina, telling me that she was awake too. We were still entangled awkwardly, and despite the discomfort, I wanted to stay in her warmth forever. Gentle hands caressed my face.

"Morning, beautiful."

"M-morning." She tensed slightly, but carried on with her tender actions. Mina complained about something, and I heard the tell-tale click of a photo being taken. When I snapped my eyes open, she was holding... my phone!

"Give me back my phone you fucking moron! I'll kill you!" I stumbled up, my numb legs putting up a cruel protest and causing me to tumble back onto the harsh tiles. And onto Hina.

"Ah! You oaf! That hurt!" She laughed, luckily not actually hurt, evident by the playful slap on the head I received. "And stopping your death threats is a good way to start."

"Yeah, whatever. It's a good thing you're my favourite extra, or you'd be dead too." I mumbled, watching Mina run away, giggling like a baby on Christmas. "Come back here, Raccoon Eyes!" Leaning down, I planted a chaste kiss on Hina's cheek. "Thank you..." Then, satisfied with Pinky's head start, I rushed after her. "Now get back here!"

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I was increasingly displeased with the lack of training. No matter how much I begged with Izuku - even bringing out my usually devastating puppy dog eyes - he, and the rest of our friends, stood firm.

"Left!" I called. "Right! Other right!"

"Stop helping him, Todoroki!" Uraraka grunted, barely dodging Izu's attack.

"But I thought the purpose of this was for Izuku to beat you."

"Blindfolded, Shoto. Blindfolded!" Izu tutted, pointing at his covered eyes. I crossed my arms huffily. Not that he could see.

"Okay, so should I be helping Uraraka?" They both made an 'ugh' sound, and I knew they were both rolling their eyes, even with Izu's face half-covered. "What?"

The match they had been having was lighthearted but strenuous. Izuku was blinded, and had to fight relying on his other senses. Uraraka was finally putting into action some moves she'd learned off... Your tube? It was an aggressive mixed martial arts type of fighting that seemed wildly out of character for her, but fit extremely well at the same time. I actually felt quite pleased with her progress, despite having nothing to do with it. It was a strange feeling to experience.

It was unusual to not be joined by Iida. He was never far off, and he was such an important part of our foursome.

"Quicker, Hina! He's right there!" A scathing yell came from across the clearing, a little way into the trees. I could just about make out Bakugo's champagne-blonde hair amongst the green. It seemed as though he was taking to this 'banned from training' thing about as badly as I was. Though he was expressing his disdain a lot... louder.

"Well done, Izu!" I clapped politely as my boyfriend pinned our friend to the ground. "Better luck next time." The brunette wiped some sweat from her brow, the large smile she was wearing still undisturbed.

"Thanks, Sho!"

"What could I do better?" I mulled it over for a moment.

"Other than things such as reflex time, which has been steadily improving regardless, you need a little extra power behind your stance. Maybe you would benefit from gaining a little more muscle in your legs and arms."