Chapter 17: (Izuku's choice)

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The boys couldn't shake their curiosity about Bakugo's strange behavior. As they played basketball, Bakugo once again made an excuse to leave, claiming he had to check something. This time, the boys exchanged suspicious glances.









(Denki): "That's it. We've got to figure out what's going on."




(Kirishima): "Yeah, this is getting too weird."






(Shinso): "Agreed. Let's follow him."










Quietly, they trailed after Bakugo, careful not to be spotted. He seemed unaware, his focus entirely on his destination.


The boys watched as he headed toward a more secluded part of the mansion. They followed him around the corner, just in time to see him sneaking into one of the smaller side rooms.


Curiosity piqued, they peered through a crack in the door. What they saw made their jaws drop. There was Bakugo, gently pulling Izuku into his arms. She was smiling softly, and Bakugo leaned down to kiss her on the forehead, his touch surprisingly tender.






(Kirishima): "No way..." (he whispered, eyes wide.)





(Denki): "They're... together?"





(Todoroki): "This explains everything."






The boys were hit with a wave of disappointment. They had all confessed their feelings to Izuku, hoping for a chance, but now it was clear she had chosen Bakugo. The sight of them together, sharing a quiet, intimate moment, made it undeniable.






(Shinso): "So, Bakugo's the one she chose..." he said quietly, his usual calm voice tinged with sadness.







They stepped back from the door, retreating quietly so they wouldn't be caught.

Once they were out of earshot, they stopped, each of them processing the situation.







(Denki): "Man... I didn't expect this."





(Kirishima): "Neither did I. But... it looks like she's happy."





(Todoroki): "Yeah. But it still sucks."





The boys sat in silence for a moment, grappling with their emotions. It hurt to know that Izuku had chosen Bakugo, but deep down, they couldn't deny that he made her happy. That didn't make it any easier, though.







(Shinso): "What do we do now?" he asked, looking at the others.





(Kirishima): "I guess... we let them be. It's obvious that Bakugo cares about her a lot."





(Denki): "Yeah, but still... it feels like we're losing her."






(Todoroki): "Maybe. But she's still our friend."






As the boys made their way back to the garden, their mood was a lot quieter, their usual banter absent.



They had seen the truth, and while it stung, they knew they had to respect Izuku's choice. Still, it didn't stop the disappointment that weighed heavily on them.



Bakugo, oblivious to the fact that they knew, rejoined them shortly after. He seemed as confident as ever, but now the boys looked at him differently, knowing that the girl they had all fallen for had chosen him.












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