Predestined [Katsuki Bakugou X OC]

forty-four

A few days passed, Class 1-A were still coping with the loss of their friend. But it would seem that another disaster had come.

It came with the loss of another pro hero, Nighteye. Although they managed to defeat the organization that was also behind the death of Asra, it still hurt them knowing that that organization had already killed three heroes.

Katsuki tried his best to act like he was fine. He went to his classes and training looking fine. But at night he would listen to her messages over and over until he fell asleep.

"I love you."

He listened to her voice utter those words over and over again, afraid that he might forget. He scrolled through her pictures, trying to cement her face in his head. He memorized every little detail, every little mole she had. He would never forgive himself if he ever forgot her. She was amazing. And he would never forget that.

She was his joy, his strength, and his weakness. He loved her with all his heart. She may have been in his life only briefly, but to him it had felt like an eternity. And he would continue to love Hiraku till his last breath. 

That night, the group which encountered Overhaul had finally returned. The atmosphere inside began to lighten up a bit.

Since the night Hiraku was presumed dead, Class 1-A became gloomy and silent. The mood turned even darker when Izuku, Atsuyu, Uraraka, and Kirishima were involved with the organization that lead to Hiraku's death.

So it was a huge relief when the four of them returned safely. And it made the class see a tiny bit of light in those dark times. Just because the girl was gone, it did not mean that they should forget their own goals. Their goals to save people, just like Hiraku did.

"They came baaaaack!!! They're baaaaack!!!" Mineta had yelled as soon as the four, comprised of Izuku, Atsuyu, Uraraka, and Kirishima, stepped inside.

They were immediately hounded by the rest of their classmates. Everyone asking whether they were fine.

"Are you guys all right?!"

"You've all been through a lot!"

"We saw it all on the news!!"

The four of them did not expect to have such a warm welcome. After all that happened, they were surprised that their classmates were now able to talk lively.

"Everyone was worried about you guys."

"In any case, have some chocolate cake!"

"YOU GUYS ALWAYS COME BACK AFTER GETTING MIXED UP WITH SOME CRAZY BUSINESS!" Kaminari had yelled, his yes brimming with tears, "Quit scarin' us, damn it!"

"We're glad you're all okay."

"Okay? Are they okay?"

"Ochako! Tsuyu~~!!" Hagakure exclaimed as she grabbed the two girls and embraced them.

Iida immediately ran in front of the group, his hands in the air, yelling, "Everyone! I know you were all worried, but!! Let's calm down!!

"You all saw the news, didn't you? So you know what they went through.. As classmates, we should be sensitive to their feelings and let them rest... It's not just their bodies.. Their spirits must be hurting too.."

Izuku grabbed Iida's attention by calling him, "Iida, Iida."

Iida turned to Izuku with a questioning look.

"Thank you, but.. I'm all right.."

"Well then.." Iida started, "I was soooooo worried!! None of you have the slightest idea how I--"