Unveiled Winds || Katsuki Bakugou x Reader

Chapter 11 - Game Night

The evening air was warm, carrying the faint scent of blooming flowers as you approached Kirishima's house. Laughter and music spilled out from the slightly ajar windows. As you reached the front door, it swung open to reveal Kirishima's beaming smile, his enthusiasm as solid and infectious as ever.

"Hey! You made it!" Kirishima exclaimed, stepping aside to let you in. "Come on, everyone's been waiting for you to start the games!"

Stepping inside, you were immediately greeted by the familiar faces of your friends, each one offering a smile or a cheerful nod. The room was set up with various board games scattered across the table, and snacks were piled high on platters.

Sero, Kaminari, and Mina were all gathered around the table, each of them offering a warm welcome as you entered.

Sero was meticulously setting up a complex board game, his focus indicative of his competitive streak.

Kaminari, ever the life of the party, was animatedly discussing his strategy for winning, despite his notorious track record of coming in last due to his risky moves.

Mina, with her infectious energy, was bouncing from one conversation to another, ensuring everyone was in high spirits.

Among them, you noticed a new face— a girl with short and earphone jacks for ears. She was slightly set apart from the group, her attention on tuning her guitar. Kirishima noticed your interest and gestured towards her.

"Ah, you haven't met Jiro yet, have you?" Kirishima said, leading you towards her. "Jiro, this is Y/N, a great friend and one heck of a hero. Y/N, Jiro's amazing with anything music-related, and she's pretty sharp when it comes to strategy games too."

Jiro looked up, offering a small, genuine smile. "Nice to meet you," she said, her voice carrying a cool, melodic tone. "I've heard a lot about you"

You returned Jiro's smile, feeling the ease of a potential new friendship. "It's great to meet you too. I've heard a bit about your skills. Maybe you'll give us a run for our money tonight," you said, the words light and inviting.

Before Jiro could respond, Kaminari sauntered over, an arm casually slung around her shoulders. He had that mischievous glint in his eyes, the one that usually preceded his more playful teases. "So, did you manage to convince Bakugou to come?" he asked, his curiosity barely contained.

"Well....-" Just as you were about to respond to Kaminari's question, the front door burst open with a force that momentarily silenced the room. All eyes turned toward the entrance, where Bakugou stood, his usual scowl in place but somehow less intimidating in the casual atmosphere of Kirishima's home.

"I heard there was a game night," Bakugou grumbled, almost as if he were annoyed at himself for showing up. "And I'm not late."

The room erupted into a mixture of surprise and laughter. Kaminari's face lit up with delight, his earlier jest now a reality. "Well, look who decided to join us," he exclaimed, a wide grin spreading across his face. "The night just got a whole lot more interesting."

Kirishima clapped Bakugou on the back, welcoming him with the warmth that was characteristic of him. "Glad you could make it, Bakugou. You're just in time. We were about to start."

As Bakugou made his way further into the room, you caught his eye, offering him a knowing smile. It was clear he had made an effort to be here, despite his reservations, and that meant more than he probably realized.

"Oh, so I did manage to convince you? Didn't think you were gonna show up," you joked, your voice tinged with amusement as Bakugou made his entrance.

Bakugou, with his characteristic scowl slightly softened at the edges, couldn't help but respond to your teasing. "Convince me? Don't flatter yourself," he shot back, the hint of a smirk betraying his playful mood. "Thought I'd see for myself how pathetic you all look, trying to outdo each other."