Beyond The Blast (Bkdk)

The Bridge Between Past And Present

The weight of Bakugo's words hangs heavy in the air. Midoriya can't help but feel a sliver of hope pierce through the apprehension clouding his heart. Bakugo's confession, laced with vulnerability beneath his usual bravado, throws their dynamic into a tailspin. "We can try to be friends again," Midoriya offers cautiously, unsure of Bakugo's reaction.
Bakugo scoffs. "Friends? Hardly the word I'd use,Deku."

Midoriya flinches slightly at the familiar nickname, a constant reminder of their past dynamic. Yet, beneath Bakugo's gruff exterior, Midoriya senses a flicker of something else – a hesitant openness he hasn't seen before. "Then what would you call it?" Midoriya presses gently.
Bakugo hesitates, a muscle ticking in his jaw. He's never been good at expressing emotions beyond irritation and rage. But the memory of the kiss under the fireworks, the spark of connection he felt with Midoriya devoid of their past rivalry, compels him to try.

"I..." he starts, then stops, searching for the right words. "We can see where this goes," he finally mumbles, his gaze fixed firmly on the ground.
It's not exactly a declaration of affection, but for Bakugo, it's a significant step. Midoriya can't help but smile, a wave of relief washing over him.

"Okay," he agrees, a newfound sense of determination in his voice. "Let's see where this goes, Kacchan."As they resume their training, a different kind of energy crackles between them. The rivalry is replaced by a tentative camaraderie, a flicker of something new blooming amidst the ashes of their past. The road ahead won't be easy.

The echoes of their old dynamic still linger, and the lingering questions about their feelings complicate their newfound bond. But for now, they've chosen to step forward, forging a bridge between the past and the uncertain but hopeful future that lies before them. They might have remembered everything about both their past and present but their past should never define who they can be now.