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ADRENALINE fills my chest and i lean closer to the tv. eiji and i have been neck and neck for the last two laps.
we're in the race for the mini mario kart tournament kaminari came up with a couple of hours ago. the yellow headed boy was excited, going on about his unmatched skills and how he could beat everyone without even looking at the screen.
sadly, he lost to mina in the first round and has been quietly crying in the corner ever since.
there's a split in the track and i recall back to the shortcut i tried during the first lap and failed. but i know that if i get the shortcut, i'll win the match. i suck in a breath and attempt the difficult mushroom jump.
'1st link'
i jump up and let out an excited yell. two bodies collide into my back as they begin jumping with me, mina and jirou laughing as they begin to cheer my name.
a genuine laugh erupts from my throat as happiness washes over me.
"that was such a great game konomi," eiji feigns a cry as he walks up to me, his frown quickly turning upwards when he looks at me.
"you gave me a run for my money there eiji! you were the one that showed me that shortcut the last time we played together, so i should be thanking you for the win."
eiji brings his hand to softly pat the top of my head, something i find comfort in.
the red head opens his mouth but the words falter when i'm pulled away from him in one quick motion, my back meeting a hard surface.
his touch something my body can't seem to forget and i nearly melt into it.
everyone's cheers and yelling seems to disappear as bakugou grips tightly onto my hand, squeezing it gently.
i watch as eiji's smile flashes to shock as he looks down at where bakugou is gripping onto my hand. eiji reaches out and his face forms to that of worry, until he looks down at where our hands meet.
his face falls and looks at me for a brief moment before turning and making his way towards the kitchen.
my eyes follow eiji until my line of sight is blocked by bakugou who is still standing behind me. his grip on my hand loosens, but never lets go of it, as he leans down to meet my eyes with a menacing smile upturning his lips.
i take a careful step back, putting some distance between us without letting go of his hand either as it seems to melt into his calloused but soft palms.
