𝐅𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐘𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃 ᝰ k. bakugo

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CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
❛ the truth ❜

"BAKUGO, YOU'RE GOING off on your own, again!" Bakugo ignored Denki as he continued to drum aggressively. Currently, the class of 1-A was practicing for the festival. Bakugo was assigned to the band team, but his only problem was following along with the rest of the band members. His drumming skills were much too advanced for the rest of the crew, and he didn't care enough to slow down. In all honestly, he wasn't interested in this performance to begin with.

"We're supposed to stick to the script. If you do your own thing everyone's going to get confused..." Jiro sighed, squeezing her temples in annoyance. Having to direct the entire band was already a headache for her, and Bakugo being his usual self wasn't helping. Tossing his drumsticks to the ground, Bakugo got up from his seat, shoving his hands into his pockets as he head toward the door. Denki propped up his guitar, before following his friend outside the dormitories.

In the front yard, the dance and effects team were working together to intertwine their performances. Bakugo spotted you through the crowd of students, taking in your appearance. You wore a messy ponytail, a white crop top, and black workout shorts. He then noticed Todoroki, who stood directly in front of you. You were in the middle of a conversation with him, which absolutely pissed him off. He kept walking as he stared, not noticing Mina who was standing directly in his path. He accidentally collided with the girl, causing her to stumble backwards.

"Jeez, watch where you're going, Bakugo..." She muttered, rubbing her arm. She looked up at him, noticing his attention was elsewhere. Following his gaze, her eyes landed onto you and Todoroki. You were giggling at something he said, a light blush dusting your cheeks. Mina furrowed her brows, turning back toward Bakugo. He quickly faced the floor, his blonde bangs shielding his face.

"Isn't she your girlfriend? If you're so bothered, just say something." Bakugo scoffed, earning a confused look from Mina. She could've sworn the two of you were dating, or at very least interested in one another. A few of the 1-A students assumed the same. They've never seen Bakugo tolerate someone as much as he tolerated you.

"She's not my girlfriend. Never was." He spat, pushing her out of his way. Mina watched in confusion as Bakugo stormed away, Denki chasing after. She paused, before making her way toward the effects group. Mina walked up to Kirishima, pulling him by his arm. He almost fell, taken by surprise.

"Mina?! What're you doing?!" He scrambled to his feet, continuing to be dragged away from his designated group. Once they were far enough, Mina let him go, placing her hands onto her hips.

"What's going on with Bakugo and (L/n)?! Did they break up?!" She bombarded him with questions, her face inches away from his. Kirishima stepped backwards, confused by her sudden inquiries. He held his hands up in defense.

"Hey, I'm just as confused as you are! I tried asking him about (L/n) but he either yells at me or avoids answering my questions every single time." Mina huffed, crossing her arms. Were you an actual couple, or were you leading Bakugo on?! Mina was genuinely confused, not understanding the dynamic between the two of you. She then turned on her feet, ushering Kirishima to follow her.

"We're gonna get to the bottom of this." She said confidently, stomping toward Bakugo and Denki that appeared to argue in the distance.

"We can't do the band without you, bro! You gotta stop being difficult and work with the rest of the team!" Denki pleaded with Bakugo, hoping he would come to his senses. Whatever he was upset about, it was clearly interfering with his performance in the band.

"Fuck off, I can't stand everyone telling me what to do!!" Bakugo attempted to storm off, but was pulled back by Mina, who gripped onto his wrist tightly. "Get the fuck off of me you extra!!"

"Bakugo, what's going on?! Stop running from everyone!!" Ripping his wrist from Mina's grasp Bakugo stood there, glaring at the three of his classmates. He stood like a statue, refusing to respond. Denki groaned, pulling at his hair.

"Alright, I can't do this. You guys deal with him." With that, he began heading back toward the dormitory, angrily muttering under his breath. Mina and Kirishima exchanged concerned looks, before they turned back toward the blonde hothead.

"Is it about (L/n)?" Kirishima bluntly asked, wanting to get straight to the point. Bakugo's eye twitched in annoyance, and his glare shifted toward the redhead.

"What the hell are you talking about?"

Mina scoffed at his cluelessness. "Don't play dumb, you just told me you were never dating?! Yet, every time she's next to Todoroki, you get this jealous look on your face?! Even some of the class is starting to catch on!!"

"We never fucking dated! It was a plan the entire time!! We just played along with all of your assumptions so her stupid ex would want her back! Clearly, it's working, so I ain't got shit to do with her now!!" Kirishima squinted his eyes in confusion. Is that why Todoroki and (L/n) were talking again? Wasn't Todoroki the one who broke things off?

"Well, even if you guys never dated, it's obvious you enjoy (L/n)'s company more than others. Do you think maybe you like—"

"No."

"Bakugo, you don't have to lie." Mina said, pointing an accusatory finger at him. "A lot of us can see it. You're always staring at her. You stayed overnight at the hospital with her. You freaked out when she got kidnapped. You're much more tolerable when you're around her. You go out of your way to talk to her. God, it's so much! Just admit it; do you like her?!" Katsuki was quiet, his gaze shifting between Mina and Kirishima. Well, shit. He couldn't exactly deny their accusation, but he wasn't sure of his own feelings. Sure, he found you attractive. You were a pretty girl. He liked your quirk, and how strong of a fighter you were. Bakugo loved a girl that could whoop ass. He enjoyed your company much more than others. Maybe ...

"I don't know." Is all Bakugo could muster up. Kirishima sighed, putting a hand on his emotionally-confused buddies shoulder.

"Let me put it this way, bro; think of the person you want to protect the most. Someone you want to spend the majority of your time with. Someone who you couldn't stand being taken away from by someone else." Of course, all Bakugo could think of was you. It was weird; at first he didn't give two shits about you. Once he took the time to get to know you, his perspective changed. He enjoyed faking the 'boyfriend' role, especially when Todoroki got jealous. The thought of Todoroki snatching you away from him made his blood boil. He couldn't deny it any longer. He let out a defeated sigh, nodding his head in confirmation.

Mina and Kirishima squealed like little girls, grabbing each other's hands in excitement. Without warning, the two of them enveloped Bakugo into a huddle circle.

"Alright, if you're going to steal (L/n) back, we're going to need a plan." Mina grinned deviously.