saudade [Bakugou K. X reader] [Book two]

[T W E N T Y - T H R E E]

[Song recommendation: Lilith --- Halsey, SUGA of BTS (Diablo IV Anthem)]

[Warning: none]

[Chapter Twenty-Three]

I woke up in a daze. My mind was swirling, my thoughts cloudy, and my vision hazy. I knew that I was no longer against Katsuki as I pressed my hand on a cold concrete floor. I blinked hard a few times to try and regain my vision, shaking my head to clear my thoughts. I propped myself on my forearm, bringing a hand to my temple. I lifted my head, my mouth going dry at the figure across from me.

"K-Kimina-san?"

"Hey, kid,"

She sat across from me, her back pressed against the wall with her arms draped over her knees, her feet planted on the ground. Her green eyes were laced with a certain heaviness, and her crimson-colored hair was tied up messily behind her. She wore a black hoodie and cargo pants, and I still could see the dark bruising along her face, though it seemed to be starting to fade.

"Sorry about the floor," She said as I began to sit up. "Couldn't really bring you home with me."

I extended my leg out beside me, folding the other one under me. I rested my hands on my ankles, the tenseness in my shoulders fading.

"I assume this is about what the Committee ordered?" I asked.

"I wanted to thank you," She said softly. "If you hadn't been searching for me, I wouldn't have ever been found. They started getting nervous and slipped up when they realized that it was you."

"I'm sorry I didn't find you sooner," I mumbled.

"At least I'm not dead," She shrugged. "Don't worry about it, 'kay? We have more important things to discuss."

We both looked over when a loud crash echoed around us. It sounded distant, and when I turned my head, Kimina was quirking a brow.

"That boyfriend of yours has quite a temper on him," She said.

I lifted my hand to the back of my neck. "Katsuki isn't very fond of Dabi. Or anyone, for that matter."

"YOU HAVE TWO GODDAMN SECONDS TO TELL ME WHERE THE FUCK SHE IS!"

I winced at his voice. "In here, Katsu!"

Kimina and I both flinched when the door slammed against the wall with a loud bang. Katsuki stormed inside, Dabi following him calmly. I reached up and grabbed Katsuki's wrist, making the explosion in his palm die out.

"It's okay," I said. "They're not going to hurt us."

"The fuck you mean? That bastard—"

"Katsuki," I said calmly. "Please. Just sit down and listen, okay? I promise this will make sense in a few minutes."