Dark Reciprocation (Katsuki Bakugo x OC)(Villain Bakugo)

Chapter 87

It's a quiet morning as Rose walks over to Rio's house, planning to spend some time with him. The tension from the day before still lingers in the back of her mind, but for now, she's trying to focus on reconnecting with her cousin. Rio, however, has something else on his mind as they settle into a casual conversation.

"So," Rio begins, leaning back in his chair, his tone seemingly light but with an undercurrent of curiosity. "Anything new with your quirk? Bakugo mentioned it yesterday—said things have... changed."

Rose hesitates for a moment before nodding. "Yeah, it's evolved," she admits, her voice quiet but steady. "It feeds off my emotions now. My emotions for Bakugo." She glances at Rio, gauging his reaction. "I crave his energy in a way I can't explain. It's like... I almost lost myself when he was locked away."

Rio listens carefully, his expression thoughtful. "So, Bakugo wasn't lying. Her quirk is tied to him in a way I didn't expect." He nods slowly, considering his next move. He understands now that Bakugo's influence on Rosalia isn't something he can easily break, and it's not just about power—it's about their connection. Rio knows he'll need to rethink his approach if he wants to keep both Rosalia and Bakugo in his fold.

Meanwhile, back at Rose's house, Bakugo gathers the group in the common area. His usual confident demeanor is tempered by the seriousness of the situation. The group sits in a circle, waiting for Bakugo to explain what's going on.

"Rio said something yesterday," Bakugo begins, his voice tense but steady. "He told me he's not going to let Rosalia leave again. He's got his plans, and she's part of them—whether she wants to be or not."

Kirishima frowns, his arms crossed. "That's not right," he says, shaking his head. "Rose should get to choose where she goes, not be forced into staying."

"Yeah, but how do we go about this?" Sero asks, his voice calm but concerned. "If Rio's serious about not letting her go, we might have to fight our way out of here."

"Or we could try to renegotiate," Kaminari suggests, glancing at Bakugo. "Maybe there's a way to get him to back off without things getting violent. You know, like a deal or something."

Bakugo clenches his jaw, his frustration clear. "You don't get it," he snaps, though his tone isn't as harsh as usual. "Rio's not the type to make deals that don't benefit him. He wants control. He's not going to just let us walk away."

Sero taps his chin thoughtfully. "But maybe we can use that against him. If he wants control, then we offer him something—but only if we get what we want too."

He looks up at the group, his expression hard but determined. "Alright. Let's see if we can find a way to get Rio to back off—on our terms."