Drowning|| Drug Addict Bakugo

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It was the next morning, my body sore and crusted with blood. I had passed out in pain before I could clean myself off. I quickly washed my body in the shower before getting ready for school, applying make up over visible bruises, doing my best to ensure my mother wouldn't get caught. I quickly left the house with my belongings and limped my way to school, my back hurting too much for me to even attempt at hiding it. I just hope no one asks or cares. If they do, I'll just say I pulled a muscle while working out. I wish I was still working out, training. But my body has just been way too sore and exhausted for me to even try.

I made it to school without being bothered by anyone, given I was earlier than usual. I decided to wait to go to class and hide up at the roof for a while before the bell rang. I had half an hour, so it would work out.

I began walking to the door from the steps when I noticed the door was propped open. I opened it and saw some random kid with red and white hair on the wall, staring off. "Oi, who're you?" I asked, causing him to startle. I see his hand move quickly to hide whatever he has, but I could smell it. "I won't snitch," I muttered as I sat next to him. He pulled the cigarette to his lips and drew in a deep breath before letting the smoke cascade out. "What do you even get from cigs? You don't even get high..." I asked. He shrugs and keeps a monotonous face as he stares out to the horizon. I don't know what he's looking at, but it seems he's deep in thought. "Can I try?" I ask him. He nods and hands me the half done cigarette. I take a deep breath, feeling the hot burning sensation on the back of my throat. I let out the smoke I just breathed in and felt nothing. Other than the satisfying burn, I felt nothing. "Shits stupid," I mumble, bringing my fingers to my mouth and chewing anxiously. "I thought the same at first. But once I started, I couldn't stop," he said tiredly. I looked at him weirdly. "I mean. I guess I'm the same. I tried this powder, pretty sure it was cocaine, at a party once. I've never stopped having the urge to do it ever since. It's been a year. Can't buy shit though, got no money," I grumbled out. "Would you like some? I've got plenty. My fathers loaded," he explains. "I know I'm an asshole, but I don't wanna just take your money," I say with a confused look. He chuckled and grabs his wallet. "How much do you need? I don't mind," I look at his soft smile and my chest feels warm. "Uhm. Idunno. I've heard it's expensive," I muttered. "Just spit it out," he said as he starts pulling out 100¥. "Like 15k¥?" I muttered (100 USD which is still cheaper than usual but he's gonna get a 'friendly discount'). He nods and hands me the wad of cash. "Yo thanks. You didn't have to. What's your name?" I ask. "Shoto. Shoto Todoroki, but please just call me Shoto," he said. I nod and slightly smile at him. Suddenly the bell rings and we hurriedly head to the class.

"Sero, could you ask your cousin how much it would cost to get some of that shit from the party like a year ago," I whispered to him as we were waiting for the teacher. "Should you really be doing that shit? It was like a one time thing-" he started to reason with me but I rolled my eyes. "I don't care! Just ask," I whisper shouted. He nodded and pulled out his phone. He started texting and chuckled when he got a response. "He said he's been waiting for you to ask. He said 12k¥. Jeez- you sure you got that much?" He said with a worried look. "Yeah I got plenty. Ask him to meet me at the park by our house. You know which one. 12pm I know I'll finish the test before then," I whispered to him. He nods and types away on his phone. He gives me a thumbs up and I stomp my way to my desk. Excitement buzzed through me, ready for the high I've been waiting for.

The tests were passed out and I finished mine quickly. I grabbed my things and began walking to the park. It was 11:30 when I got there so I sat at a bench and observed the swaying trees around me. Suddenly I see Sero's cousin walk up to me and smirk. "Coming straight from school bad boy?" He teases. I scoff and nod my head to an area I know will be hidden. Me and Deku's old 'secret base'. Once we made it I pulled out the cash from my backpack, keeping whatever was leftover for myself. "Thanks kid. Be careful. This is gonna be 7 grams, enough to fucking kill ya man. Don't do more than a gram at a time newbie," he explains. I nod and stare at the two bags he gave me filled with white powder. "You can use any tubelike thing to snort it. Some people even just scoop it. I've seen people use keys, nails, random shit. Be careful man. Here's my number and call me if you have any questions," he says, handing me a card. "Wait, I can't. Limited phone. I have Sero's number though. So I'll ask him," I say as I stuff the card into my pants anyways. He nods and begins to leave. "Wait! Wait, okay I have like 3k¥ left over. Got anything that cost that much?" I ask. He smirks. "Nah man. Keep it. Don't waste your money on drugs. You'll regret it," he says and keeps walking away. I sigh and shove the bags in my backpack before heading off to my house.