Blazing Hearts (Todobaku Fanfiction)✔️

14

The costume changing room was always abuzz with activity. Heroes-in-training hurriedly donning their suits, checking their equipment, and offering each other words of encouragement before heading out. The sounds of zippers, the rustle of fabric, and the occasional burst of laughter filled the air.

Today, however, as the students left for their training, Bakugou lingered a bit longer, adjusting the straps of his gauntlets. The room gradually emptied until he was alone, or so he thought.

A sudden, unexpected touch on his bare back made Bakugou jump. The cool hand traced a path up his spine, sending a shiver through him. For a moment, he thought it was Kirishima, always playful and up for a joke. But as he turned around, he was met with the mismatched eyes of Todoroki Shoto.

"Expecting someone else?" Todoroki teased, a smirk playing on his lips.

Bakugou, usually so composed, found himself flustered. "What the hell, Todoroki?" he retorted, but there was no real heat behind the words.

Todoroki leaned in closer, their faces inches apart, his breath warm against Bakugou's face. "Jealous, are we?" he whispered, clearly enjoying the moment.

Bakugou, not one to be outdone, shot back, "In your dreams, Icy-hot."

The air between them crackled with tension, the undercurrent of emotions palpable. Taking a deep breath, Todoroki said, "Bakugou, I need to ask you something. And if your answer is the same, I promise I won't give up this time."

Bakugou swallowed, his heart racing. Before he could reply, Todoroki continued, "Do you... like me?"

A heavy silence settled over the room. Bakugou, after what felt like an eternity, finally spoke, "Yes, damn it. I do."

Todoroki's face lit up with genuine surprise. "But... what about your ambitions? Being the number one hero? You always said emotions were a weakness."

Bakugou took a step closer, his face serious. "I've realized that being in a relationship doesn't mean you're weak. If anything, it makes you stronger. Knowing there's someone out there you want to protect, someone you care about... It gives you something more to fight for."

Todoroki looked deeply into Bakugou's eyes, searching for any hint of deceit but finding only sincerity. "So... where does that leave us?"

Bakugou, smirking, replied, "Guess we'll find out, won't we?"

The two young heroes, with their futures stretched out before them, had taken a significant step together. It was the start of a journey filled with challenges and uncertainties, but also the promise of shared dreams and unwavering support.