Amethyst. (Katsuki Bakugo x Reader)

PART 10 - Defying Gravity

After what happened with Katsuki, I couldn't shake off the embarrassment. The memory of his intense gaze and the warmth of his hand lingered in my mind. I was afraid someone else might have noticed me taking his hand. To avoid any more awkward encounters, I decided it was best to have some distance from Class 1-A for a while.

The last conversation with my father still echoed in my mind. If he found me standing alone somewhere, he'd probably launch into another speech about how Shoto or I had to become number one. If I'd go to Shoto, he probably wouldn't talk to me anyway. With a deep breath, I made my way towards the stands, hoping to find my other siblings, Fuyumi and Natsuo. Watching some of the battles siblings who didn't hate me, didn't seem so bad in comparison. As I approached, I saw them waving enthusiastically.

"Y/N!" Fuyumi's voice was filled with joy as she stood up, her smile brighter than the sun. "Over here!"

I hurried over, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders. Fuyumi pulled me into a tight hug. I stiffened slightly, I'm not much of a hugging person, but I didn't want to upset her, so I let her embrace me. Natsuo gave me a firm pat on the back, and I felt a bit more at ease.

"You were amazing out there," Natsuo said, his voice full of pride. "That fight against Shinso was incredible."

"And Shoto's match against Sero was something else," Fuyumi added, her eyes shining with pride for both of us. "I'm so proud of you two."

"Thanks, guys," I replied, feeling a warmth spread through me. "It means a lot to have you here."

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We settled into our seats, the noise of the crowd buzzing around us. I felt a sense of peace being with my siblings, away from the pressures and complexities of UA. As we watched the ongoing matches, Fuyumi and Natsuo continued to cheer enthusiastically, their support giving me a renewed sense of strength.

"Look at that move!" Natsuo exclaimed, pointing at the arena. "These kids are really something."

Fuyumi nodded in agreement. "It's amazing to see all these different Quirks in action. But I have to say, you and Shoto really stand out."

We watched the fight between Midoriya and Kaminari, with Midoriya emerging victorious. Next, Mina faced Tokoyami, and Tokoyami won. Then it was Kirishima against Tetsutetsu, a clash of titans with their similar Quirks. I watched the fights of my friends closely and noticed that each one of them was really strong, more than you'd think after just seeing them train.

Fuyumi noticed how focused but uncomfortable I was as I watched the fights. She was confused about my behavior, as she knew me to be much more confident. She leaned in closer, her voice soft with concern.

"Y/N, are you okay? You seem a bit tense," she asked, her eyes searching my face for answers-

I forced a small smile, not wanting to worry her. "I'm fine, Fuyumi. Just thinking about a lot of things," I replied, trying to sound casual.

Fuyumi looked at me, her concern still evident, but she nodded and turned her attention back to the arena.

But the truth was, the pressure from my father was immense, but I also had again the feeling of being watched and as much as I hoped it'd be Hawks, I remembered his words, "I won't be there to watch out for you for a while."

I tried not to be so obvious as I scanned the crowd, looking for anyone who might have their eyes on me or my family, but I couldn't see anyone.

I took a deep breath, trying to shake off the unease and focus on the upcoming match between Ochaco and Bakugo. It was a fight I had been looking forward to, partly because of the way Bakugo had been acting lately and partly because I knew Ochaco was not to be underestimated.