Covered in invisible scars (suicidal Bakugo)

A Safe Place

Ejiro's POV:

I couldn't help but wonder what was on that Dandelions mind. I knew that everyone referred to him as a Bakugo and I myself go with Bakubro but I liked calling him by the nickname Dandelion. He was cute after all.

Still that wasn't the issue right now. It's been a while now that I realized how he really felt. In contrary to how he was acting, I saw the scars on his hand, I could smell the light burning smell coming from him whenever he passed me every now and then. They were all signs, signs, I couldn't just give up and ignore.

It's no coincidence that he can't sleep.

He for sure has his own demons to fight.

Better get him out of there!

Yeah!

I know just the place!

Without even thinking much about it, I grabbed a mug of coffee which he had put down on the counter and then his hand before basically dragging him out of the dorms. There was this place I found a while ago thanks to Koda. I mean that animal loving guy was always in the forest of UA and there was this one time where he actually took me, Mina and Denki there too. Of course we got lost, cause what else? BUT! I also found a nice place I thought would be perfect for Bakugo, my dear Dandelion.

I really have to make sure that I won't start calling him Dandelion for real or he will get angry.

Not as if he really would be angry.

I am sure he is only pretending to be strong.

I can see it in his eyes... He is close to giving up and on his limits too.

Honestly the way to that place was rather simple. There was a place in the forest close to a small stream where a lot of Dandelions would grow. At this time, I was sure the Dandelions would all be there but they would be ready to make a wish on them.

So the moment we arrived there I sat down on the next rock close to the water and looked at him. He was frozen in place for just a mere second but it was enough for me to see the glitter and change in his eyes. This was it. This was the way I would make sure to show him and change him bit by bit.

Me: You like it?

Bakugou: Wha- when did, where did, what is this place?

Me: Your safe place from now on! Don't worry, no one knows about this from our class besides me.

Bakugou: What do you mean safe place? I don't need any god damn safe place.

Me: I know Bro! You are so manly and so cool. But I still think you need a place where these idiots from our class can leave you alone. You know, a place you have for yourself. I find it pretty here.

Not that I immediately thought about you when I saw that.

Of course I made sure Mina and Denki didn't know about this place.

This should help you out a bit.

Bakugou: And what makes you think that you're excluded from that group of idiots that I 'need to escape'?

Me: Nothing. Here is your coffee! See ya tomorrow in class!

I didn't need to stay there for any longer. I knew that Bakugo needed time and I also knew that he would never admit it. However I could tell by the way he looked at me that he needed this. Besides I could always check up on him every now and then here as well.

I think this is a great place for him.

He might finally find some calmness.

Me: Also do whatever you want here! No one is gonna hear you since we are quite away from the campus.

That was all before I really left the Dandelion staying there. I knew how hard it was to fight demons, I had my own but I was sure that they were not as bad as his. The way he acted and the scars he had were just something I could never do. Instead I used to beat myself up mentally. Pain was something I was physically afraid of but Bakugo, well my Dandelion... he was different.

Please be alright Dandelion!

I want you to bloom and be yourself!

I hope you will see that one day.

Till then I will stay by your side and be here for you in case you need me.

Don't worry Bro!

I got your back!

I always will!

There was no doubt in my mind that I knew how I felt about Bakugo. Did I had a crush on him? Yes, I did but so what? He was the one I liked and I wouldn't force my way into his life. No. I would be there waiting for him and be there whenever he needed me. That also meant that I would be there as a friend or more depending on what he needed.

Me: *sigh* It's still early, I should see what we have in the kitchen, might as well take over breakfast and give him more me-time.

Thankfully Bakugo stayed there and didn't followed me back to the dorms when I arrived in our living room. That alone made me happy and smile. He needed it and I was happy he used the time and the place I chose for him.

He will be better!

Just believe in him!

Yeah...

I will watch over you, Dandelion!