COMFORT || K.BAKUGOU X READER

COMFORT || Moments of Clarity

The following week, the atmosphere at U.A. buzzed with excitement as the students prepared for the upcoming sports festival. The camaraderie among everyone was palpable, and you found yourself caught up in the thrill of it all. As the days passed, your connection with Bakugo grew deeper, shifting from friendly banter to something more meaningful.

Every training session felt charged with unspoken tension, the air thick with the realization that something was blossoming between you. The laughter and teasing remained, but there were moments when your eyes met, lingering a heartbeat longer than necessary, leaving both of you with a rush of heat.

After an intense practice session in preparation for the festival, you found yourself wandering the halls with Bakugo. The two of you had just finished up, and he had suggested grabbing a bite to eat before heading back to the dorms.

As you walked side by side, you could feel a nervous energy crackling in the air, the anticipation of what was to come hanging heavily between you. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm glow through the windows, and it felt as though the world outside was urging you both to take that next step.

"Hey, Y/n," Bakugo said suddenly, breaking the comfortable silence. "About the sports festival... you've got to give it your all, you know?"

You turned to him, surprised by the earnestness in his tone. "Of course! I wouldn't want to let anyone down. What about you? You're going to crush it, right?"

His lips twitched into a smirk. "Damn right I am. Just don't get in my way."

You chuckled, feeling the familiar banter settle back in. "Wouldn't dream of it. But I'll definitely be cheering for you."

"Good," he replied, and for a moment, his gaze softened. "You really mean that?"

"Yeah, I do. I believe in you, Bakugo. You're going to do amazing things."

He hesitated, the teasing glint in his eyes fading as he looked down the corridor. "I appreciate that. I just... don't want to screw this up. Not for me, and not for anyone else."

You stepped closer, sensing the weight of his words. "You won't. Just be yourself, and you'll shine. You're stronger than you think."

Bakugo glanced at you, his expression serious. "And what if I'm not strong enough? What if I let everyone down?"

You reached out, placing a reassuring hand on his arm. "You're not going to let anyone down, including yourself. You have a fire in you that can't be extinguished. Just trust yourself, Bakugo."

He studied you for a long moment, something shifting in his gaze. "You really believe that?"

"I do," you replied, your heart racing as the distance between you closed slightly. "You're my number one hero, after all."

The sincerity in your words hung in the air, and for a fleeting second, everything seemed to still. His gaze bore into yours, and you felt your pulse quicken as the tension reached a breaking point.

Bakugo took a step closer, his expression softening further. "You keep saying that."

"Because it's true," you whispered, your heart pounding in your chest. "You inspire me. You're amazing just as you are."

He was silent for a moment, his eyes searching yours. The weight of everything you had both been through hung in the air, the laughter, the tears, the unspoken feelings that had been building between you like a storm ready to break.

"Y/n..." he started, his voice low and hesitant.

You felt your breath hitch, the moment stretching infinitely as you stared up at him. It felt as if the world around you had faded away, leaving only the two of you in this intimate bubble of vulnerability.

And then, without thinking, you took a breath and leaned in closer, your heart racing with the impulse that surged through you. You felt the heat radiating off him, the electricity crackling between you, and then-without thinking any further-you closed the distance.

Your lips met his in a soft, tentative kiss, the warmth enveloping you both. Time seemed to freeze, and the world fell away, leaving only the sensation of his lips against yours. It was gentle at first, a tentative exploration of newfound feelings, but as the seconds passed, you could feel the kiss deepen, an unspoken acknowledgment of everything you had both been hiding.

Bakugo's hands found their way to your waist, pulling you closer as if he couldn't bear to let go. You melted into him, feeling the warmth and strength that radiated from his very being. The kiss felt like it was filled with all the words you hadn't yet found, the emotions you hadn't dared to voice.

When you finally pulled away, breathless, you searched his eyes for a reaction, your heart racing in anticipation.

His expression was a mix of surprise and something softer, more vulnerable. "Wow," he breathed, his cheeks slightly flushed. "I didn't expect that."

"Me neither," you admitted, a shy smile creeping onto your face. "But it felt right."

He hesitated, uncertainty flickering across his features for just a moment before he seemed to solidify into resolve. "Yeah, it did."

You both stood there, the silence buzzing with the thrill of the moment. It was strange, yet exhilarating, and you could feel the weight of your feelings finally lifting, replaced with the warmth of connection.

"Guess we're... a thing now?" you ventured, your voice teasing as you tried to lighten the atmosphere.

Bakugo chuckled, a genuine smile breaking through his usual bravado. "I guess so. As long as you don't slow me down."

"Slow you down? Please, I'll keep up," you teased, nudging him playfully.

His eyes sparkled with a mix of mischief and affection. "Just try not to trip over yourself, or I'll have to rescue you."

You laughed, the lightness of the moment settling in. "I think I'll be just fine, thank you very much Katsuki."

As you both started to walk again, side by side, the air felt different. The weight of unspoken feelings had been lifted, replaced with the thrill of newfound intimacy. It was a step into the unknown, a journey together that held so much promise.

And as you left the training grounds, the sun setting behind you, you knew that whatever challenges lay ahead-both in the sports festival and beyond-there was a strength in your connection with Bakugo that would carry you through. You were no longer just friends; you were partners, ready to face the world together, hand in hand.