The Sensational Spider-Deku

Chapter 14

Narrator POV

The sun had begun to set, casting a warm golden glow over the busy streets of Musutafu. Izuku continued walking home, his eyes fixed on his phone's screen, still in disbelief over the accidental photo he sent Uraraka. He mumbled to himself, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment. He grumbled a bit, mentally scolding himself for the awkward mistake, but Uraraka didn't seem to mind so everything should be good right?

As he continued walking, his mind preoccupied with worry, he suddenly felt a tingle at the back of his neck.

BBBZZZZ

Izuku's instincts kicked in, and he quickly shifted his body to the left side, evading an incoming shoulder check from Bakugo. Time seemed to slow down once again. In this trance-like state, Izuku assessed the situation. He saw Bakugo's usual angry expression, his eyes narrowed with annoyance, and his fists clenched tightly. The goons behind Bakugo wore smirks, anticipating the imminent clash between the two classmates.

Izuku noticed the subtle shift in Bakugo's weight as he prepared to launch another attack. The look in his bullies eyes intensified, signaling that he wasn't backing down and wanted more. Izuku knew he had to act quickly. Time snapped back to normal, and Izuku reacted quickly, stepping back to create some distance between him and Bakugo.

"Why the fuck are you here?" Bakugo snapped, his aggressive demeanor causing Izuku's anxiety to heighten. "I-I came back from the newspaper club, and I-" Izuku stammered, attempting to explain himself, but Bakugo didn't let him finish. He released a loud blast from his hands, stopping Izuku in his tracks and sending a shock of fear through him.

"It was a rhetorical question, dumb shit!" Bakugo sneered, not one to tolerate interruptions due to his massive ego. Izuku nodded, swallowing hard as he tried to steady his breathing. The thick silence between them was suffocating, making Izuku feel small and vulnerable.

"You didn't think I heard what you and Ears said," Bakugo finally said, breaking the silence. "E-ears? Are you talking about Jiro?" Izuku asked, feeling a lump forming in his throat. "YES!, the only person that talks to you, dumbass!" Bakugo retorted, his voice laced with bitterness.

"Well, y-yeah, I kinda didn't think you heard us," Izuku admitted, the sweat on his palms becoming more apparent.

Bakugo glared at Izuku, clearly still upset but perhaps a bit curious now. "What else did you tell her?" he demanded, his voice tinged with a mix of anger and concern. Izuku nervously started playing with his collar, something he often did when he was anxious. "N-nothing... I didn't say anything else," he stammered, trying to keep his voice steady

Bakugo's expression softened slightly, but he quickly masked it with a scowl. "Just get the fuck out of my way and don't say any more shit to her, alright?" he commanded, his words sharp and commanding. "S-sure," Izuku replied, feeling conflicted but not wanting to escalate the situation further.

As Bakugo and his goons started to leave, a sly grin spread across one of the goon's faces. "DAMN!" he exclaimed, drawing everyone's attention back. "WHAT!?" Bakugo demanded, annoyed by the sudden interruption.

The goon slightly flinched, he  hesitated for a moment then mustered the courage to speak, "You didn't hear what Deku said?"

Izuku's heart sank, knowing exactly what was going to happen. He began to panic, realizing that he was about to get into even more trouble.

"What did he say?" Bakugo demanded, his eyes narrowed in anger. The goon grinned, enjoying the opportunity to create chaos. "Deku called you a bitch. Personally, I wouldn't let that slide."

Bakugo's face twisted with rage as he turned back to face Izuku, who was now in a state of panic. "W-w-w-wait, Kacchan, I didn't say that!" Izuku stammered, his heart racing as he raised his hands in a panic. The smirking goon stepped forward, adding more fuel to the fire. "Yeah, you did! Stop lying!"Izuku tried to explain, but his words were drowned out by Bakugo's fury.