Against All Odds (BakuDeku Series #1)

03

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As the first rays of sunlight slowly crept into the room, Izuku's eyes slowly opened, blinking away the last remnants of his troubled sleep.

He tried to shake off the feeling of heaviness that clung to him, but it was no use.

The weight of his situation pressed down on him like a leaden cloak, making even the simple act of getting out of bed feel like a monumental task.

As he lay there, staring up at the ceiling, his thoughts were filled with the daunting day ahead.

Breakfast with Katsuki, sightseeing, and more forced activities that would likely be unbearable.

He dreaded facing another day of pretending everything was fine when, in reality, his marriage was anything but.

With a weary sigh, he forced himself to sit up, running a hand through his hair in frustration.

He looked out at the sun-dappled room, the beauty of the surroundings a stark contrast to the heavy feeling in his heart.

Even on a beautiful island, he couldn't find peace or joy in his loveless union.

As he sat there, a sense of despair and helplessness washed over him.

He knew deep down that this was just the beginning, another day to endure in this loveless marriage.

Despite the beautiful surroundings, the weight of his situation felt almost unbearable.

He got up from the bed, the feeling of the cool floor under his feet a stark reminder of the emptiness inside him.

His thoughts were consumed by the upcoming day, knowing it would be filled with more forced smiles and strained conversations with Katsuki.

As he left the bedroom, he could hear the sound of Katsuki's voice in the other room.

With a deep breath, he prepared himself to face the person he was now bound to, knowing that the day ahead was going to be a challenge.

Walking into the living area, he saw Katsuki standing by the window, sipping a cup of coffee.

The sight of him sent a pang of mixed emotions through him - annoyance, anger, and a small trace of longing.

"Coffee?" Katsuki said as he looked up from his cup, his voice as rough and curt as always.

Izuku nodded, moving to the kitchen area to brew himself a cup.

As he stood there, leaning against the counter, he didn't know what to say.

The silence between them was thick and tense, a constant reminder of the distance between them.

As Izuku busied himself with making his coffee, he couldn't help but steal glances at Katsuki.

The man was as intimidating as ever, his sharp features and intense gaze making him seem aloof and unapproachable.

He watched as Katsuki continued to stare out the window, his expression unreadable. It made him wonder what was

going through the other man's mind, what he was feeling in this forced marriage.