Crossing all the lines - Bakudeku

6: Agreement 🌳

"Somewhere deep in my heart was a longing for him, for us, for all that had remained unfinished. I only wished that my heart understood the way my mind did, that some questions could never be answered, that some words needed to remain unsaid, that some of our most significant relationships needed to be severed." ― Jacqueline Simon Gunn,

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The therapy session had left Izuku and Katsuki emotionally drained and still locked in their unresolved conflicts. A heavy silence hung between them as they left the therapist's office.

Outside, in the clinic corridor, Izuku finally broke the silence, his voice trembling with frustration and sadness. "Katsuki, I didn't expect this therapy session to solve everything, but I sure expected that we could at least talk without fighting."

Katsuki clenched his fists, his anger still simmering beneath the surface. "Izuku, you don't get it. You can't just expect me not to be angry! You didn't tell me about my own kid, damn it!...."

Izuku turned to face Katsuki, tears welling up in his eyes. "I was scared, Katsuki. Scared of how you'd react, scared of what it would do to Haru. I thought I was protecting him. But you're still ignoring the fact that you're the dumbass who—"

Katsuki's angry facial expression softened slightly as he looked at Izuku's tear-stained face. "Izuku, I messed up, and I regret it every day... but give me a chance to be a father to Haru. I want to make amends."

Izuku nodded, his tears falling freely now. "I want that too, Katsuki... But I don't know how..."

Katsuki sighed, running a hand through his hair. "First of all, we can try to stop fighting like this. It's no good, especially for Haru."

As they walked out of the clinic and into the parking lot, they had one thing clear: their journey towards healing and rebuilding their now family had just begun. The wounds of their past were deep, but they were both willing to take the risk to find a way forward, not for themselves, but for their son, Haru.
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A Few Weeks Later:

Izuku and Katsuki had decided to attend Todoroki's party together. Although there were still unresolved issues, they figured, how bad could it be?

The music pulsed through the room, and the dance floor beckoned with its vibrant energy. Izuku, with his natural grace, couldn't resist the urge to join the dancing crowd. His moves were magnetic, drawing the attention of many, including Katsuki. Their past romantic involvement had left a trail of unspoken emotions and unhealed wounds.

In the midst of the crowd, a charismatic character approached Izuku, extending an invitation to dance. Izuku, of course, accepted with a friendly smile.

The DJ, sensing the atmosphere of the dance floor, chose to change the song to a more seductive vibe. The DJ chose "Reminder" by The Weeknd as the next song. The sultry beats filled the air, setting the stage for an intimate moment.

As Izuku and the stranger danced to the slow, sensual tune, their movements grew more seductive, their bodies swaying in perfect harmony. Katsuki's eyes remained locked on them, his emotions a turbulent mix—jealousy, longing, and the undeniable attraction that still existed between him and Izuku.

The lyrics of the song seemed to encapsulate the situation, the yearning in Izuku and the stranger's gaze mirroring the longing in the lyrics. They danced, lost in the music.

Katsuki couldn't tear his gaze away from the seductive dance, his jealousy simmering beneath the surface. He couldn't help but feel a pang of longing for the days when he and Izuku had shared such intimate moments.

As the song reached its crescendo, Izuku and the stranger held each other closer, their bodies moving in sync with the sensual beat. Katsuki's jaw clenched, and he took a sip of his drink, struggling to contain his emotions.

When the song finally ended, Izuku and the stranger shared a lingering look, their chemistry palpable. Katsuki's jealousy flared, and he knew that he couldn't keep ignoring the unresolved emotions between them.

Their story, it seemed, was destined to remain a tangled web of jealousy, longing, and complicated emotions, with no clear path to reconciliation.

The seductive dance to "Reminder" had left a lingering tension in the air. Izuku and the stranger exchanged a few more words, their connection palpable, before parting ways on the dance floor. As the stranger disappeared into the crowd, Izuku made his way back to where Katsuki stood.

Katsuki's expression was unreadable as Izuku approached. He took a moment to sip his drink, his eyes locked on Izuku, the toxic mix of jealousy and longing still evident in his gaze.

Izuku tried to break the silence. "Kacchan, it was just a dance. Don't let it bother you."

Katsuki's response was sharp and laced with bitterness. "Of course, it was just a dance, Deku. You've always known how to use your charm to get what you want."

Izuku's smile faltered, replaced by a mixture of frustration and confusion. "Katsuki, you know it's not like that. We're not together anymore, and I have the right to enjoy myself."

Katsuki's jealousy flared, and he leaned in closer to Izuku, his words dripping with toxicity. "You enjoy getting attention from others, don't you? That's always been your thing."

Izuku's brows furrowed in frustration. "Katsuki, this attitude doesn't suit you. You know damn well that we're both free to do as we please."

But Katsuki wasn't ready to let it go. He took another step closer, his voice lowering to a bitter tone. "You can pretend all you want, Deku, but you know damn well that isn't true."

The tension between them was palpable, and it seemed that their unresolved history was bubbling to the surface once again. Others around them could sense the tense atmosphere, but Izuku and Katsuki couldn't help but get caught up in their tangled web of jealousy, longing, and unresolved emotions.

As the night wore on, they found themselves in yet another heated argument, their voices raised, drawing the attention of those nearby. The party had become a battleground for their emotions, and it seemed that their story was far from over.

Katsuki couldn't shake the image of Izuku dancing so intimately with another person. The jealousy that had simmered beneath the surface now threatened to consume him.

The toxic exchange between Izuku and Katsuki continued, casting a dark cloud over the rest of the evening. They couldn't help but push each other's buttons, reopening old wounds and reigniting past grievances.

As the night wore on, they remained in close proximity but emotionally distant. Others around them could feel the tension in the air, but it seemed neither Izuku nor Katsuki were willing to defuse the situation.

At one point, as they found themselves in yet another heated argument, their voices raised, drawing the attention of those nearby. Their words were a mix of frustration, anger, and resentment, all fueled by the toxic dynamics of their past relationship.

"I can't believe you're still the same, Katsuki," Izuku muttered, his voice dripping with bitterness. "Always trying to control everything and everyone."

Katsuki shot back, his tone equally venomous, "And you're still the same naive idiot who can't see when someone is playing you."

Their verbal sparring continued, with neither willing to back down. It was as if the party had become an arena for their unresolved feelings to clash.

As the night came to an end, they both realized that nothing had been resolved. Their interaction had been toxic and hurtful, a stark reminder of the complicated emotions that still existed between them.

With a strained farewell, they parted ways, their feelings left in turmoil. The party had been a catalyst, stirring up their past and highlighting the toxic patterns that had once driven them apart.

But there was one thing clear. It was clear that their story was far from over, and as they walked away from each other that night, they couldn't help but wonder if they would ever find a way to heal and move forward, or if they were destined to remain trapped in a cycle of toxicity and unresolved emotions.
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