Echoes of Past Ties (Todobaku Fanfiction)

11.Unspoken Words

Sunday morning bathed Uraraka's home in a soft glow as she industriously tackled the household chores. Under her breath, she muttered curses about the unfairness of cleaning all by herself. Casting a glance towards her and Midoriya's room, she couldn't help but voice her frustration.

"IZUKU, if you don't get in here and help me, I swear I'll spill the beans to Katsuki about you laughing at his Saitama wallpapers with Hina!" she yelled, hoping her threat would be enough to coax Midoriya into action.

"Uraraka."

Startled, she turned to find Bakugou on the stairs, observing her with an unreadable expression. Dropping her broom, she worried that Bakugou might have overheard her revelation. To her surprise, Bakugou didn't react negatively.

"Want to go shopping?" he asked, and Uraraka couldn't hide the skepticism in her eyes.

"With you?" she raised an eyebrow. Bakugou nodded, and Uraraka's eyes widened. Bakugou initiating a shopping trip was a rare occurrence, and excitement lit up her face. However, her excitement dimmed as the realization of her end-of-month financial situation hit her.

"Sorry, I'm kinda tight on money this month. Maybe another time," she replied, trying to conceal her disappointment.

Bakugou chuckled, "Who said you need money? Today, I'm covering everything." he declared, earning a surprised look from Uraraka.

"But Katsuki, you should save your money," she protested, still not entirely convinced.

He shook his head, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "I want to do something for you guys too. Let's go together with everyone. You, me, Deku, and Hina," Bakugou proposed.

Uraraka happily agreed, turning to head to her and Midoriya's room. As she went, Bakugou couldn't resist delving further into her earlier threat.

"By the way, Uraraka, is it true what you said earlier? Did Deku really laugh at my Saitama wallpapers with Hina?" Bakugou inquired, a dangerous glint in his eyes.

Caught off guard, Uraraka fumbled for words. "Ka-Katsuki—"

Bakugou's eyes widened with realization, and a determined grin spread across his face. "I'll make sure that nerd pays for making fun of my wallpapers!" he declared, storming towards her room.

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The coffee shop atmosphere was cozy as Uraraka, Bakugou, Midoriya, and Hina settled at a table after their shopping adventure. Uraraka couldn't help but express her enjoyment.

"That was fun," she said, taking a seat and sharing a smile with her daughter Hina, Midoriya, and Bakugou.

"Everything is good except for your gossip in the morning with Bakugou," Midoriya remarked, gently touching his cheek, the memory of Bakugou's one punch still fresh in his mind.

"It was an accident, honey," Uraraka said, trying to lighten the mood with a nervous laugh..

Bakugou remained silent, his attention focused on Hina, who was admiring the clothes he had bought for her. He affectionately patted her head, asking if she wanted anything else. Hina replied with a request for ice cream. "Okay, ice cream it is," Bakugou said, lifting her onto his lap. Uraraka couldn't help but smile at the heartwarming scene.

"Everything would be perfect if Shoto were with us," Bakugou suddenly paused, looking at Uraraka. "What do you mean?" he asked, confusion in his eyes.

Midoriya, sensing the tension, decided to intervene. He got up, taking Hina with him, suggesting they go buy ice cream for everyone.

"Katsuki, don't you remember how you thought about and waited for Shoto after your surgery? You always thought about him, even said he's the only person you want. What's up with you now? He's right in front of you, and why are you avoiding him?" Uraraka asked, her gaze filled with sadness. Bakugou attempted to escape her gaze by looking away.

She gently took his hand, intertwining their fingers. "You know, I always dream about the four of us going to the double dates. Now that we're adults, we can do so many things. I really want you two to do a couple cosplay, Dazai and Chuuya. (i ship soukoku so bad. dont hate me, if you dont ship it. sorry)I imagined how you'd look in Chuuya's outfit, and Shoto... we can cover his scar with some bandages. I thought about it too. You two could live with us, or you could buy the house that's for sale near our house. Remember it?. I checked it yesterday; it still hasn't sold. You could adopt a child, even meet your parents, introducing you and your partner, Shoto Todoroki, the famous reporter in Australia, every girl dreams to date with him. You could show them that even though they pushed you away, you have everything. Bakugou, I know I acted towards you rudely at first, but I care about you so much now. You're like a brother to me. I'm sorry about what I did in the past," she confessed, looking earnestly at Bakugou.

Bakugou raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "You mean when you gave me that horrendously bitter milkshake?" Suddenly the situation changed. Uraraka laughed, her cheeks turning a shade of pink, "Yes, that! You know, back then, I kind of listened to what others said about you. I was jealous when you started to hang out with Shoto. So I thought of teaching you a lesson with the milkshake. But then you collapsed, and I... I really thought I had poisoned you or something."

Bakugou chuckled, "I always wondered why you looked so horrified that day. I should've cleared things up sooner. No, the milkshake wasn't the cause. It was because of my illness. I was tired that time, about to collapse."

Uraraka's laughter rang out, echoing pleasantly in the vicinity. "Honestly, I felt guilty for the longest time! But it did help us become friends. I got to see the real you, not the person everyone talked about."

Bakugou smiled, genuinely touched by her words. "And I got to see the caring side of the girl who argued with me always," he quipped, squeezing her hand. The conversation turned serious again. Waiting silent for some moments, Bakugou looked away, "Uraraka, there is something I have to say," he said, "it's important," he added slowly.

Uraraka's smile vanished, and her face turned serious. "How do I say this..." he muttered, covering his face. "Uraraka, I-I still love Shoto, but—" Bakugou couldn't finish his sentence as Uraraka jumped out of her seat, looking behind Bakugou. "Heard it, Shoto? He still likes you!!!" Bakugou, amazed, looked back and saw Shoto sitting at the coffee table next to theirs. Bakugou hadn't noticed him because Shoto was behind him. Shoto smiled, a look of happiness and calmness on his face. "I like the idea of Dazai and Chuuya cosplay. We can do a double suicide together, Katsuki," he said, winking at Bakugou. Bakugou, still confused, didn't grasp what had just happened. 

"Good thing I didn't say anything about my plan," Bakugou muttered under his breath.