Lightning in the Ashes (Katsuki Bakugou x OC Fem)

Chapter 21: Here Comes the Sunshine

Warning, this chapter contains mature content!

The waves lapped gently at the shore, their rhythm steady and soothing under the starlit sky. The flickering candlelight from their dinner setup cast a golden glow over the sand, but Katsuki and Valerie had long since drifted away from the table.

Valerie stood at the edge of the water, the cool breeze causing her dark olive dress to flutter lightly against her skin. She gazed out at the ocean, her curls dancing around her face as the moonlight painted her features in soft silver. Katsuki approached from behind, his footsteps muffled by the sand.

"You're too far away," he muttered, his voice low and rough, as he closed the gap between them.

Valerie turned, her lips curling into a smile as her gaze met his. "And what are you gonna do about it?" she teased, her tone light but her eyes holding a spark that made Katsuki's chest tighten.

He didn't respond with words. Instead, he reached out, his hand finding the small of her back and pulling her close. The heat of his touch was a stark contrast to the chill of the evening, and Valerie's breath hitched. She rested her hands against his chest, her fingers curling slightly into the fabric of his shirt.

Katsuki's crimson eyes softened, though his intensity never wavered. "You look too good in that dress," he said, his voice husky, "it's distracting."

Valerie laughed softly, her fingers tracing idle patterns over his chest. "Distracting enough to lose control?" she murmured, her gaze dropping briefly to his lips before meeting his eyes again.

Katsuki growled low in his throat, a sound that sent shivers racing down her spine. "You have no idea."

Before she could reply, he tilted her chin up and captured her lips with his. The kiss was anything but gentle—it was searing and demanding, as though he was pouring all his emotions into it. Valerie melted into him, her hands sliding up to tangle in his hair as she kissed him back with equal fervour.

The world around them seemed to vanish, the only sound the pounding of the waves and their hearts beating in tandem. Katsuki's hands roamed up her sides, his thumbs brushing against the bare skin at her waist where her dress dipped slightly. The touch sent sparks dancing across her skin, and she leaned into him, craving more.

"Val..." he murmured against her lips, his voice rough with restraint.

She pulled back slightly, her breath coming in soft pants as she looked up at him. "Katsuki," she whispered, her voice steady despite the rapid beating of her heart. "Stop holding back."

Her words broke whatever wall he'd built inside himself. Katsuki kissed her again, slower this time, but with a depth of passion that made her knees weak. He guided her back toward the soft sand, lowering her gently until she was lying beneath him, the stars above them framing his silhouette.

Valerie's fingers traced the strong line of his jaw, her touch tender as her lips curved into a soft smile. "You're incredible, you know that?" she said, her voice a mix of admiration and love.

Katsuki scoffed lightly, but the blush creeping up his neck betrayed him. "Shut up," he grumbled, leaning down to kiss her again, softer this time, but Valerie wanted more.

Pulling Katsuki as close to her as humanly possible, Valerie began kissing from his earlobe to his neck, when she felt his hand grip tighter on her hip, she slowly took some skin into her mouth and sucked. Her attack on his neck was subtle but undeniably turning him on to the point he could not withhold the growl that escaped him. The moment his growl embraced her ears, Valerie bit down making sure to leave her mark on his skin.