bnha ; oneshots!! {001 → 100}

018 - in love with you 💗(🖤)

ship: katsuki bakugo + eijiro kirishima.

The early evening sun cast a golden hue over U.A. High School as the day's classes came to a close. Kirishima and Bakugo had spent the afternoon in a heated argument, their voices echoing through the training grounds. Kirishima had tried to brush off the confrontation, but Bakugo's words had cut deep, leaving him feeling unsettled and frustrated.

As Kirishima walked down the hallway towards the dorms, he clutched his side, wincing with every step. The training activity between him and Kaminari had been intense, and he'd ended up getting injured during their sparring session — his side bruised from a particularly rough impact. He tried to ignore the pain, but it was becoming increasingly difficult to do so.

Just as he reached the dorm entrance, he saw Bakugo striding toward him, his usual scowl replaced with a look of deep concern. Bakugo's eyes widened in shock when he saw Kirishima's pained expression, and he rushed forward, his voice a mix of anger and worry.

"What the hell happened to you?" Bakugo demanded, grabbing Kirishima's arm. "You look like you've been through hell."

Kirishima tried to pull away, but the pain made him grimace. "It's nothing, Bakugo. Just... a bruise. I'll be fine."

Bakugo's eyes flashed with a mixture of frustration and fear. "You think I'm going to just let this go? You're hurt!"

Kirishima's eyes narrowed, a spark of anger flaring up despite the pain. "Why do you care? We had a fight just hours ago. You were ready to tear me apart. Now you're acting like you give a damn?"

Bakugo's face flushed with a mix of embarrassment and desperation. "Damn it, Shitty Hair! I—" He stopped, his voice faltering as he tried to find the right words. "I care because... because I'm in love with you!"

The confession hung in the air, heavy with unspoken emotions. Kirishima's eyes widened in shock, his anger giving way to confusion. "What?"

Bakugo took a deep breath, his fists clenching at his sides as he struggled to keep his composure. "I know I've been an asshole lately. I didn't mean to push you away or make you feel like shit. But seeing you hurt... I can't just stand by and do nothing. I care about you more than I've ever let on."

Kirishima's heart raced, the revelation hitting him harder than he expected. The intensity of their earlier argument seemed insignificant compared to the depth of Bakugo's feelings. He looked at Bakugo, his eyes searching for sincerity.

"You're in love with me?" Kirishima asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Bakugo nodded, his gaze unwavering. "Yeah. I didn't want to admit it because I thought it'd make things worse. But seeing you hurt... it made me realize how much I need you in my life. I can't stand the thought of losing you."

Kirishima's anger melted away, replaced by a rush of warmth and affection. He took a tentative step closer to Bakugo, his voice trembling slightly. "I didn't know you felt that way. I thought... I thought you just hated me."

Bakugo shook his head, his eyes filled with regret. "I don't hate you. I never have. I've been a jerk because I didn't know how to handle my own feelings. But that doesn't change how much I care about you."

Kirishima reached out, his hand gently brushing Bakugo's cheek. "I care about you too, Bakugo. Even when you're being an idiot. I'm sorry for the things I said earlier. I didn't mean them."

Bakugo's eyes softened as he leaned into Kirishima's touch. "I'm sorry too. I was out of line."

In that moment, all the anger and frustration from their earlier argument seemed to dissolve. Kirishima reached up and cupped Bakugo's face, pulling him closer. "Can we... start over? I want to be with you, no matter what."

Bakugo nodded, his voice filled with emotion. "Yeah. I want that too."

They closed the distance between them, their lips meeting in a tender, heartfelt kiss. It was a kiss that spoke of all the unspoken words, of the love they had been hiding from each other. The world around them seemed to fade away, leaving only the warmth of their connection.

As they finally pulled apart, Bakugo wrapped his arms around Kirishima, holding him close. "I'm not great with words, you know that. But, I promise I'll try harder to show you how much you mean to me."

Kirishima smiled, resting his head on Bakugo's shoulder. "You don't have to be perfect or do anything else. Just being here with me is enough."

They stood there for a long time, simply holding each other and savouring the newfound understanding between them. The pain in Kirishima's side was still there, but it was overshadowed by the warmth and comfort of Bakugo's embrace.

As the evening deepened and the stars began to twinkle in the night sky, Kirishima and Bakugo knew that their love was stronger than any argument or misunderstanding. Together, they faced the future with a renewed sense of hope and affection, knowing that they could overcome any challenge as long as they had each other.