Why is Love so Complicated? (Bakudeku)

Chapter 13- Katsuki

This... This is just so surreal. Izuku likes me. He really likes me. In a romantic way even! I'm still a bit upset that his dad doesn't allow him to date, but once we graduate, that won't matter. It's only been five days and I can't get those words out of my head.

Wait. What if he changes his mind? I mean, he did confess that he likes me, but the thought of him with someone else scares me. I hope he'll be alright this week. I know I've only been rehearsing for a few weeks, but when I saw him for the first time in a while he looked exhausted.

Just what has been happening since I've been stuck with community service? Someone wrapped their arm around me. Shitty hair...!

"You've got exactly three seconds before I smack you in the face with my fist."

He quickly puts his arm away from me, nervously chuckled. "So... you look happy! Who is it?" He sheepishly grinned at me.

"What are you talking about?" I clicked my tongue as I stomped away from him. He quickened his pace from a distance.

"I mean, look at you! You've been way more grumpier than your usual self," he pointed out.

"And what's that supposed to mean?"

"Come on, ever since you couldn't participate in the play, you've been a huge let down. And as of today, this is the first time I've ever seen you smile."

"I'm not going to tell you, Shitty hair!" I exclaimed as I walked into class.

The teacher shooed him away since his next class is not here. Finally! I sighed to myself as I took my seat and laid my head down.

"I like you! Like, really like you, romantically!"

I can't wait to date him. Screw this class, I've got better things to do. I really don't. I'm just lying to myself, but all I want to do is just replay that moment in my head when Izuku confessed to me. Suddenly someone tapped on my shoulder. I turned my head to find an extra holding out a note for me.

My hand carefully and quickly snatched it out of their hand. Unfolding the note, I skimmed through it and crumpled up the paper. Jokes on them, I'm gay and have my heart already set on Izuku.

Can I go home now? Now? I looked up at the clock and the long hand of the clock just moved. I groaned, please...

"Okay class, for this project, find a partner and get to work. I've already listed out some topics you guys can do together." The female teacher grumbled as she headed behind the desk.

"Um, Bakugo. Do you wanna be partners?" It was the same girl that gave me the note from behind me. Just as I was about to say something, she instantly said, "For the record, I didn't write that note. It was that girl in the back of the classroom. I honestly have no idea what it said, but judging by the way you crumpled up that paper, it clearly set you off somehow."

"Okay..." I'm not buying it.

She crossed her arms at me, "If it helps, I'm actually a lesbian. And I saw her getting out of her seat to ask you the same thing." She pointed at the girl sitting in the back staring at me with a tomato face. Okay... so she is telling the truth.

"Tch. Fine. I don't really care," I clicked my tongue. It's better than having to work with someone who's lovesick.

"I'm Jiro, by the way. Kyoka Jiro."

"I'm aware you know who I am," I interjected.

I'll call her headphones, since she's always wearing headphones to class. She exhaled, "Right..." she shook her head, "Anyway, as for the project, I know of a website where we can get free templates for presentations. What kind of topic do you want to do?" She asked as she pulled out a laptop, sat down at an empty desk next to me and started typing.