Favoritism (Maddie)

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"SIS!!!! I'M HOME!!!!"
You ignore the call of your brother. He's so obnoxious and you don't feel like dealing with him. Just not today. lt's been so crappy at school and you're not in the mood.
"GET DOWN HERE!"
"..."
"I HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU, MORON!!! COME ON!!"
"JUST LEAVE IT OUTSIDE MY DOOR!!!"
"IF YOU WANT IT, COME AND GET IT!!!"
"UGH!!! FINE!!!"
Angrily, you stomp out of your room and slam your door, angry. Cant it just wait? Why can't he leave it outside of your door like a normal person? He's so annoying! Making it downstairs, you fold your arms and storm into the kitchen, ready to argue with your blonde brother. But, you're surprised when you see a redhead with him.
The redhead is a boy who's extremely handsome. He has big eyes that match his hair, and sharp teeth that remind you of a shark. The new boy is only slighter shorter than your brother, which doesn't bother you. He has prompt muscles that are obvious even beneath his school uniform and his red hair is spiked up. Hot...?
Deciding to leave a good impression on the new boy, you say in a perky tone, "Yes, Katsuki? What is it?"
Raising an eyebrow, he hands you your favorite candy bar. "Found it while at the store."
"Aw! Thank you!" He seems disturbed by your sudden change in attitude, but you keep playing it out. "So who's this? ls he new? I've never seen him before."
Smiling, the redhead puts his hand out for a handshake and says, "I'm Eijiro Kirishima. Bakubro and I go to UA together. You're his sister, right? Y/n?"
Shaking his hand, you reply, "Yeah. I'm Y/n. But please feel free to call me Y/nn. A friend of Katsuki's is a friend of mine." Katsuki looks at you with a concerned face.
"Are you okay?" he asks. " Are you sick? Do I need to call Mom?"
"I'm feeling fine, Katsuki. Eijiro, would you like a snack? I could make sandwiches for everyone."
"Don't feel like you have to!" he replies. "I can't ask that of you."
"No. No. I insist. Here, go wait in the living room with Katsuki. I'll be right out."
"Thank you so much. You're so nice."
"It's no big deal. Go sit down."
Eijiro and Katsuki go into the living room, though the blonde gives you a look that suggests surprise and concern. You just shoo him off and start cooking. First, you will cook for Eijiro. You make a beautiful steamed sandwich and smile at it proudly. Then, for Bakugou, you put the baloney on the wheat bread with a slide of American cheese. You go into the living room and hand Eijiro his food nicely and gently, smiling, and then you practically throw Katsukis sandwich on his lap.
"Here, Eijiro! Hope you like it!"
"WHAT THE HECK?!?!?!?!" screams Katsuki. "YOU STEAM HIS AND MAKE IT NICE BUT I GET THIS?!?!?!?!"
"Yeah, and? Who do you think you are? Young Master Katsuki? You want it steamed, steam it yourself. I'm not your maid. Entitled brat."
Nervously, Eijiro laughs a bit and suggests, "Here Bakubro, why don't we share them-"
"No," you say.: "I made that specially for you. I don't want it wasted on the couch potato:"
Standing up, Katsuki goes, "WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM?!?!?!?! YOU'RE NEVER THIS NICE TO STRANGERS!!!"
"I'm a very nice person, Katsuki. Why are you in such a bad mood today? If you're gonna be rude, don't bring friends over. Poor Eijiro shouldn't have to listen to you lash out like that."
"It's okay!" Eijiro assures you. "Bakubro is always like this! l'm used to it!"
"I'm so sorry. I don't know what's wrong with him."
"I'm going to my room." declares Katsuki. "You're freaking me out."
He grabs Eijiro and drags him to his room, and you sigh, tired of smiling. That was tiring. But worth it for a good- looking boy. Anything for one of those, right? And Eijiro Kirishima seems so sweet and nice. After all, if he can put up with your brother, he may as well be considered a saint.
Shrugging, you go to your room and snack on the candy Katsuki brought you. Its really good, as always. Though you should be studying, you don't feel like it. Getting an itch on your arm, you go to scratch it, but hiss in pain as you go over a bruise from today.
Ever since starting high school, you've been bullied. Ilt gets physical a lot, so you have several bruises and cuts and scrapes all over. But that's okay. You'll be fine. You'll just push through like al ways. At home you're loud and angry, but at school, that's different. You don't have the cool quirk to back up a mouth. You're like your dad. Quirkless. So, while your brother can threaten to blow everyone up, you cant. You just silently endure it. After all, it's all you can do, right?
Quietly, you sneak downstairs to make an ice pack for your arm which got hurt quite a lot. In your mind, you're silent as ever, but Eijiro hears and comes downstairs to see what you're doing.
"What do you need an I've pack for?"
Startles, you jump and turn around, finding the redhead. "You scared mel!"
"Sorry. But why are you getting an ice pack? Are you hurt?"
"Uhh... it's a lot story."
"Is it something you don't want your brother to know?"
"Yeah, actually."
"Are you getting bullied at your school?"
"Mhm."
"Why don't you want Bakubro to know? Not to be nosey or anything."
"He'd blow it all out of proportion. I don't feel like being the ugly girl with the psycho brother."
"You're not ugly. And Bakubro isn't psycho, he'd just wanna protect you."
"Well I don't want him to, okay? I just don't. He always overreacts."
"I think you're underreacting. If it's so bad you gotta use an ice pack, then you should do something."
"Like what? The school won't do anything. I can't protect myself. I don't have friends to help me. And even if Katsuki found out, what'd he do? He has school. It's pointless."
"You know what? I got an idea! Don't leave first thing tomorrow, okay? You'll know when you know!"
"Know what?"
"You'll see. But first, get that ice pack, okay? Take care of yourself." He pats your head and then runs back upstairs.
Smiling, you go back to getting the ice pace ready. He's so sweet.
In the morning, Katsuki leaves before you. Shortly after he's gone, there's knocking on the door. You go to see and find Eijiro there, smiling broadly with all of his sharp teeth out. Why is he here? Is this what he was talking about yesterday?
"Hey!" he greets you. "Today, I'm gonna be your fake boyfriend who's walking you to school. Red Riot from the hero course at UA. Nobody should mess with you then, right?"
"You don't have to-"
"I insist! Lets go!"
He grabs your hand and starts running, leaving you to struggle to keep up. At the fast speed, you make it to school rather quickly, and he takes you inside to your first class. There, he stands in the doorway, waiting for you to get to your seat. You're mortified by all of this. Why would he even bother?
"Hey! Listen up!" he yells. Oh no. "I'm Eijiro Kirishima. Y/n Bakugou's boyfriend! I'm in the hero course at UA High! Okay? I'm trusting you to take good care of my pebble! Be super nice to her!"
He runs off and you put your head down in shame. This is going to be a long day.
Just as expected, people bother you, asking how you managed to land such a hot boyfriend when you're so ugly. First, they asked if you paid him, then if he was blind. What hurt most was when they came to the conclusion that you were a little plaything for whenever he's bored. Eijiro isn't even like that. And while it may be fake, they don't have to be so mean about it. That's just cruel.
Right before you start on your way home, Eijiro and Katsuki are there to escort you. It's awkward, but you remain silent. What's the point in talking? Too many questions.
"So," Katsuki starts off. "When did you plan to tell me about how they've been treating you? I shouldn't have to find out from Crappy Hair."
"Sorry."
"Is that why you've been so moody lately?"
"Mhm."
He stops in his tracks. "You're the sister of Katsuki Bakugou, the future number one hero of Japan. Don't let them treat you like that, you hear? You shouldn't have to let them think Crappy Hair is your boyfriend to get off the hook. You have an amazing brother, you hear? So stop letting them act like that."
"Yeah," Eijiro agrees. "You gotta defend yourself."
"Just stay outta it, will ya? I never asked for your help."
"What's your problem?!" Katsuki is angry now. "You deserve better than that! You're lucky I don't go there, or else I'd blow up that entire building! You have a strong, hot, smart, and awesome big brother right here! I can defend you!"
"And," Eijiro grabs your hands. "A manly and aspiring hero right here who'll gladly pretend to be your boyfriend if you need me to. I'd even be your real-"
Katsuki smacks Eijiro's hands. "Hands off my sister. And you will not be here real anything And she doesn't need you because she has me. So back off my sis."
"I'm just helping!"
"WELL HELP SOMEWHERE ELSE!!"
"I'm not gonna hurt her!"
"I DON'T CARE!!!"
"KNOCK IT OFF!!!" you shout. "You're being so childish!"
"Sorry," says Eijiro. "That was super unmanly."
"I'm going home!"
You start running in the direction of your house, both boys following behind.
On a random day, you come home from school and hear yelling. Confused, you go upstairs and walk into Katsuki's room. There, you find him holding Eijiro by the hair, while the redhead is on top of Katsuki and his hand around his throat. What's going on here?
Not noticing you, Katsuki shouts, "YOU'RE NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR HER!!!"
"I'LL BE AS MANLY AS I POSSIBLY CAN BE!!"
"SHE DOESN'T DESERVE A BOYFRIEND WITH CRAPPY HAIR!!!"
"MY HAIR IS MANLY!!!"
"What are you two even talking about?" You fold your arms irritatedly.
"NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!"
Scoffing, you say, "Fine. Fight it out. I'll get the snacks ready for when y'all wanna kiss and make up."
You start walking away, but hear them yell, "DON'T BE GROSS!!"
In the kitchen, you make a nice snack for Eijiro. Cut apple slices. Peanut butter. M&Ms. Everything. And for Katsuki, you put some tortilla chips on a plate. You set them on the table with a note saying who's is who's. That should do it. Then, you sit the on the couch and read a book. In exactly ten minutes, the boys come downstairs, getting along just fine.
"In the kitchen," you say.
"Thank you!"
Once they're inside the kitchen, you hear Katsuki screaming, "WHY DOES HE ALWAYS GET THE GOOD FOOD?!?!?!?!"
Giggling, you run upstairs and hide in your room. He's so angry. It's perfect.
Today, the girls at school dumped a bunch of colored liquid s all over you, staining your uniform and making your flesh sticky. Once home, you get in the shower and clean yourself, though you struggle to get your hair clean. When done, you start cleaning your uniform, but break out into tears while working on it. Your hands are red and raw, you're in pain , and you've been humiliates. Why does this stuff always happen?
"I'M HOME!!!" Katsuki calls out. "Y/N!!! GET DOWN HERE!!!"
You ignore all of his calls until finally, he bangs on the bathroom door. Not answering, you keep scrubbing Then, the door flings open. Luckily, you're in a robe and not completely naked. He glares at you.
"What's going on?"
"Leave me alone.
"No. You're going to answer me. Why the heck are you scrubbing your uniform in the bathroom?"
"It got a bit stained."
"That's not a bit stained. What did they do?"
"Just leave it be."
"What are their names?"
"Forget it-"
"I'm not playing. Either you tell me now,or Crappy Hair and i both will go to school with you tomorrow and find out. But you won't like it if it has to be the latter."
"Pfft. As if." You stand up and push past him, doubing his threat.
But you were wrong.
So, so wrong.
There's a whole showdown at school. Katsuki is threatening people. Eijiro is politely and subtly threatening people. It's like a game of good cop bad cop. But the good cop is scarier. If he snaps, what would happen?
When things get broken up, you're in the principals office with your mom, your brother, and Eijiro. You stare at your lap, wishing to be anywhere but here. But then, Eijiro places his hand on yours, giving it a comforting squeeze. Shocked, you look over at him, and he just winks at you. What does this mean?
Your mother and brother argue with the principal, screaming that it's because you've been bullied like that. Eijiro even yells a bit, saying that it's been too often to just continue brushing off. Meanwhile, you just can't say anything. There's no possible way to even get a word in.
In the end, they "promise" to handle the situation, and your mother threatens that if they don't, there will be consequences. On the way home, you keep your hands in your pockets, silent while they all try talking to you. When you get home, you just go to your room, not in the mood to deal with anyone.
Later, there's a gentle tap on the door. You don't reply. Whoever is out there keeps knocking lightly, not saying anything.
Finally, you march over and swing it open, expecting it to be your brother. But it isn't. Its Eijiro, holding a flower and some chocolates with a shy smile.
"I just wanted to give you these," he says quietly, holding them out for you to take. " "I know it's been a rough day, so I hope it makes you feel a bit better."
"Thanks."
"Can I come in? You seem a bit lonely today."
"Go ahead." You sit on your bed, but he perches himself on the chair of your desk, respecting boundaries.
"So what have you been up to in here?"
"Nothing."
"Is there anything you wanna do? Games you wanna play? Something you wanna watch-"
"I'm good."
Sighing, he stands up. "I'm sorry if Bakubro and I blew it out of proportion today. We're just worried about you. I mean, you deserve better than that. I want you to be happy and well taken care of. And that's not selfish. I just wanna see you happy. And I know that l'm probably not the best person to make you happy, but I wanna try my best and protect your smile because it's so precious and-"
"I get it, Eijiro. I get it."
"I just-"
"I know."
"No. You don't know. What I'm trying to say is that I love you and want to do the best I can to make you happy. If not as significant other, than as your friend. And I don't care what Bakubro says. If you're willing to let me, I'll be the manliest boyfriend you could ever ask for."
"Eijiro you can't possibly want me."
"I do! Y/n, you're the most amazing person I've ever met." He kneels down in front of you, taking both of your hands.
"And I love you so much. You don't have to accept me. I just-"
Throwing your arms around him, you bring him close, holding him close He's so confused. What's all this about?
"Y- Y/n? What does this mean-"
"I'd love for you to be my manly boyfriend. Ever since I've first met you, l've thought you to be the most beautiful and wonderful person ever."
"You have?"
"I have. You're just.. you're just amazing.
"You're even more amazing."
"I'm not. You're the one training to be a hero."
"Hey. You're an awesome and manly girl."
Giggling, you reply, "I didn't know that was a thing."
"Well it is!"
Smiling, you push him away, but them lean in to kiss him, sliding into the floor to be closer to his face. He returns it instantly, pulling your body close as you wrap your arms around his neck, entangling your fingers in his thick hair. Why do his lips taste so good? And why do you fit in his arms so perfectly?
You two stay like that a long time, only breaking contact to breathe. Breathing heavily, you stare into each other's eyes, still hungry for more. He dives back in for another kiss, which you accept. He's so warm against you and so gentle with his touch. Just perfect.
"GET YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF OF MY SISTER!!!" You and Eijio turn your heads to find Katsuki standing in the doorway, looking angry.
With a wry smile, Eijiro says, "Don't be unmanly." When did he get so smug?
"Y/N!!! WHAT DO YOU EVEN THINK YOU'RE DOING?"
"Kissing my boyfriend?"
"KISSING YOUR- GET OUT!! EIJIRO KIRISHIMA, 'D BET TER NOT FIND YOU IN MY HOUSE AGAIN!!! I WON'T LET YOU IN!!! I'LL-"
"I'll just let him in." you say.
"YOU'RE GONNA GET LOCKED IN YOUR ROOM!!!"
"You're not the boss of me. Mom and Dad wouldn't have an issue."
"I DIDN'T ASK!!!"
"What's going on in here?" Your mom walks in.
You shout, "Katsuki's bullying Eijiro!!! Who just confessed his love for me!"
Grabbing him by the ear, Mitsuki drags Katsuki off, yelling at him. Satisfied, you look at Eijiro with a triumphant smile.
"You were wrong for that."
"I don't care. He was being a jerk."
"I never said he wasn't."
Katsuki eventually learned to live with the fact that you and Eijiro are dating. The redhead will always walk you to and from school and gives you flowers every week. He does whatever you ask of him no matter how crazy it is. People wonder what you did to make him so obedient, but you don't even know. He's always been like that. But it doesn't matter, because you're too happy to even ask questions.
As for the bullying, it stopped. Everyone got too scared to try it again. After all, you're walking to school every day with the redhead who seemed ready to blow a fuse. Luckily, he never ends up with a reason to snap.
Eijiro is still treated better than Katsuki, but that won't ever change. He's your favorite and needs special treatment and love. That drives Katsuki crazy and he'll try to pick a fight with the redhead. In the end, Eijiro wins considering that you're always there to defend him. In the end, all is perfect and you're happier than ever.

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