Heated- a Bakugou x Fem Reader

Chapter Thirty-two: Hidden in plain sight pt. 2

          You look out the window zoning out as Denki chews your ear off about a new chapter in the manga he's reading. Truth be told you couldn't care less at the moment. Something else has been weighing on your mind. Well of course it was Katsuik, however it was more than just him. He seemed distant lately as if he was distracted. It became more apparent after the hero licensing exam. He ended up failing, which upset him, but there was more he wasn't telling you.

"Y/N, hey y/n come back to earth."

You snap your head at Denki blinking slowly.

"I was listening."

"Yeah for like two seconds. Wanna tell me what's going on?"

"Would love to, if I even knew how to respond."

"Well believe it or not you can just start explaining it."

You narrow your eyes at him as he looks at you. He had a harsher tone than usual. Was he upset or something?"

"Katsuki seems bothered by something but he won't tell me anything."

"Maybe he's taking after you."

"What does that mean?"

Denki chuckles softly as he rubs the back of his head.

"Yeah, he's been quiet lately. I don't know what's up with him either. But if he isn't saying anything to you maybe it's because he needs time."

You scoff quietly, looking back out the window.

"Wanna come hang out in my room? I've got a bunch of homework and I could use a study partner."

You let out your breath slowly before answering.

"Just like sensei not to give us a break."

Denki chuckles again as he gets off the couch. He looks down at you with soft eyes, as if he wanted to say something. You narrow your eyes at him slightly as you push yourself off the couch.

"What's that look for?"

He lets out his words softly, laced with sadness.

"Hurts doesn't it? When someone pushes you out."

He turns around heading down the hall to his room. You feel your heart ache at his words as they linger. Stinging your pride as they take root.

"Yeah."

You whisper as you follow behind him.

        Everyone was hanging out on the couches talking. Ejiro shoots you a glance, flashing his cheery smile. You smile back softly hiding your crushing anxiety. Once again everything was getting a little too heavy. But this time you felt like speaking up was the wrong move. Katsuki walks past you glaring at Midoryia. You cock your head at him curiously as he grabs Midoryia's attention. Words leaving his mouth in a rough irritated tone.

"Hey, go out front later."

He walks past him saying something else, too quiet for you to catch. You cock your head to the side curiously. Whatever Katsuki just said wasn't nice by the horrified look on Midoriay's face. What on earth is going on between those two?   

          You open Denki's door slipping inside quietly. He doesn't look up as you sit on the other side of the table. 

"I get it okay. I've been a shitty friend, all of a sudden I get a boyfriend and you don't matter anymore. That's what you're getting at right? Well, here it is plain and simple. I'm fucked up Denki, really really broken and I don't want to drag you into it. I wouldn't have dragged Katsuki into it either but just like you he won't give up. So fine I'll give up, stay if you want. Hell, I'm even happy you are but I'm scared shirtless that you'll end up hurt."

Denki looks at you quietly for a moment. He speaks softly, voice nearly cracking.

"I'm not mad at you y/n. You're my best friend and I don't want to lose you. Sure you're broken but aren't we all? What makes you less valuable just because of a few cracks? All I want is for you to see you're own worth."

You stare at him stunned by his words. They leave a heavy feeling in your chest causing you to stop breathing.

"You aren't going to lose me Denki. You're my best friend and I need to be better at being one back."

Denki snickers softly as he waves his hand at you.

"Just don't close yourself off to everyone y/n. Sure there are things only he's allowed to know, there's nothing wrong with that. But watching you tear yourself apart because of things you won't tell anyone has me worried."

"I know okay, I-I know. I won't make you worry anymore."

Denki flashes his toothy grin as he picks up his pencil.

"Won't happen unless I stop caring y/n. I just want you to know you can come to me about anything. I'm a safe place and I don't want you to forget it."

You nod softly before looking back at the table.

"Katsuki said something to Midoryia earlier. I think whatever going on with him has to do with Midoryia."

"Well go find out."

"What?! Katsuki would kill me."

Denki snickers softly as he fills out the paper.

"I'm just saying what you're thinking y/n."

You glare at the wall finding any reason to not do this. He'd be pissed if you listened in on his conversation with Midoryia. He wouldn't do that to you, no he'd wait for you to go to him. But in the back of your mind, you get the sense he won't come if you wait. He'll keep quiet about whatever it is. Why doesn't he come to me? Why won't he look to me for anything? Why is he always comforting me and never looking for it? Why is he trying to shoulder his burdens alone?  What does that make me?

Denki pats your head gently as the tears escape your eyes.

"Go ask him everything you're thinking y/n. Don't sit here and fall apart when there's something else you could be doing."

Denki kneels down pulling you into a hug. Patting your head as you reign your emotions back in.

"Katasuki would kill you if he saw this."

Denki chuckles softly as he pushes you up into a sitting position. He uses his thumb to wipe away your tears as he speaks gently.

"If he doesn't open up he'll end up pushing you away. And who knows maybe then I could steal you."

You pull away looking into Denki's eyes sternly.

"What are you saying?"

Denki smiles innocently as he stands back up.

"I'm saying he better figure out how valuable you are before someone else comes along and does it for him." 

*Author's note*

First off, I did not plan this but it's cute (don't worry denki isn't a threat he just cares a lot) Second I just noticed the hilarious coincidence of naming this chapter what I did. LMFAO the irony XD