Triad

18

Takahashi asked him out on a date. Bakugou knew that technically he wasn't seeing Midoriya and Todoroki right now, knew that they hadn't talked about exclusivity either but he still felt kind of guilty. The guilt grew when he saw Midoriya's statement. He appreciated how open Midoriya (and Todoroki) were, unlike other Alphas Midoriya wasn't afraid to admit his wrongs and faults, he wasn't above apologizing. He took accountability for his own actions completely. He wasn't speaking ill of Bakugou even though the Omega had been mean to him in Paris, even after Bakugou said he wanted nothing to do with them Midoriya still sung him praises.

Despite the guilt Bakugou still said yes to Takahashi. It was important that he figured out not only his body but his mind as well. So far he'd learned that masturbating to any kind of fantasy didn't do it for him unless the people he fantasized about were Midoriya and Todoroki. It was kind of frustrating and embarrassing. Needless to say he hadn't been doing much masturbating lately.

Takahashi wanted to take him to dinner, which Bakugou agreed to as long as it wasn't Natsuo's restaurant. He liked the Beta and the food had been amazing but he definitely didn't want to be in that kind of situation.

Bakugou was nearly done getting ready when his phone rang. He answered it blindly, eyes still on his reflection in the mirror.

"Kitten." Todoroki's voice replied. His voice low and words slurred a bit.

"Shouto?" Bakugou questioned, breath caught in his chest. "I- are you okay? Where's Midoriya?"

"Hotel." Todoroki answered. "Needed to shower."

"Are you okay?" Bakugou repeated.

"Mm... I guess." Todoroki sighed. "Are you? I'm sorry you had to feel it."

"I-I'm fine." Bakugou answered. "I was scared." He admitted quietly. "I thought you were dying, it scared me."

"I'm sorry."

"Just don't do it again... please."

"I won't. I promise."

"I have to go." Bakugou stated. "I have a date." He added unnecessarily. Todoroki made a low sound, a whine and a growl mixed together.

"Why?" He asked. He sounded torn, upset. Betrayed even. Bakugou hated it.

"I'm just trying to figure some things out on my own." Bakugou answered.

"Why?" Todoroki repeated, akin to a young child.

"I don't want to spend my whole life thinking I was forced, or you two, to be together."

"But- why would you think that?" Todoroki questioned, his voice confused. "You think we- that we don't care about you, that it's just biology and instinct?"

"I-."

"It's not." Todoroki interrupted, his words slurred even more do to his hurried speech. "I loved Izuku before presentation, I loved him even when it was thought that he would never present. I know what it feels like, I know what I feel. It's the same, the same exact feeling that I have with you. Biology and instincts may cause attraction but that's not the same as love. That's not the same as what I feel."

"Shouto..." Bakugou said, pleadingly. Why had he decided to do this now? Why was he saying all this now?

"Izuku looks at you the same way he looks at me." Todoroki continued. "Like you hung the moon and he'd add all the stars if you asked him to. It's not just about you being Omega or fertile or highly compatible. That's attraction, that helped us find you. You've always treated us like human beings, even after finding out about our fame. You didn't change for us. You're so strong and smart and independent, funny but sarcastic. You're protective and loving. You care about your Pack so much. That's what we fell in love with, that's what made us realize that we always want to be by your side."