The Greatest Promise (BakuDeku)

Chapter 19: Pancakes and Strawberries

Once the two were washed and dressed the Alpha began making breakfast. Izuku had requested pancakes, so that was what the blond was making. The Omega was currently sitting at the breakfast bar, swinging his legs and staring at the handsome man across from him.

"Do you think we should let Aizawa know where we are? He looked a little concerned yesterday when we left," he looked around for his phone, where had he left it?

Bakugo who was putting the last pancake on the plate said, "nah, he'll work it out. No need for the overkill. What fruit do you want?"

What a lucky Omega he was. "Hmmmm...what are the options?"

Bakugo moved to the fridge, "let's see, I have; melon, strawberries, grapes, raspberries...I think that might be it."

"Strawberries, I want strawberries please! And syrup, don't forget the syrup!" His legs were moving quicker.

The Alpha chuckled, "it's in the cupboard over there," he pointed at to his left, "your sweet tooth is going to cause you problems."

Izuku simply pouted before leaping down and going to the cupboard and grabbing the sugary substance.

"I don't care, I love the sweet stuff," he smiled as he grabbed his plate of pancakes and smothered them. He'd worry about that later.

Bakugo simply shook his head, grabbing some fruit for his own stack of pancakes. He took the seat next to Izuku then began eating his own breakfast. They chattered as they ate, Izuku requesting a second batch immediately. He'd used a lot of energy the night before, who could blame him.

Alpha and Omega settled into a comfortable rhythm, enjoying one another's company. Izuku could get used to this. Maybe he could get used to living here.

The morning passed with ease. Izuku tidied up after they had finished eating, insisting that Bakugo had done enough already. The Omega had had to put on his sternest voice until his Alpha had finally given in.

"Fine, but just don't break anything," he'd huffed as he went to turn the television on.

"I will be fine, no go and sit down."

"Such a bossy Omega," he chuckled, winked and then turned to give the screen his attention. If it wasn't for his Alpha hearing he wouldn't have heard Izuku mutter under his breath, "you weren't complaining last night."

The blond's head shot to the now pink faced male.

"I...er...," he looked around frantically for a place to hide. He dove behind the breakfast bar, giggling.

"Such a sassy Omega. Hurry up so you can come and sit-" Bakugo had stopped talking. Izuku stood up slowly as the television volume grew louder.

"-reports say that he has been hiding his designation since it first emerged. He will likely be facing a lot of backlash regarding this. People do not like to be lied to, especially from someone who is so well loved. There is the Alpha to think about too, he must have known. Our source revealed that the two mated recently, they were seen together-"

Pungent pheromones began to saturate the apartment. Izuku's head was spinning, he blocked out the noise from the television, he couldn't bear to hear anymore. All he could see was his picture on the screen, then Bakugo's. How had they found out? Could someone from the hospital have leaked it? His mind was racing with recent events, had he been reckless?

He felt a pair of warm arms wrap around him and pick him up. The Omega nuzzled into a warm chest, his breathing beginning to settle.

"Shhhh, I know. We'll get to the bottom of this. Take some deep breaths for me. You are safe here, I've got you." As he spoke both of their phones began to ding, they must have left them in Bakugo's bedroom. Message after message could be heard coming through, Izuku's heart rate picked up again.

He was carried into the Alpha's bedroom and the blond laid him down on the bed.

"Don't go-" he whimpered as Bakugo turned away.

"I am not going anywhere, just going to fetch you some water."

Izuku nodded once before snuggling into the covers. Even though they had been changed, his Alpha's scent was still heavy. It was just what he needed. He heard the television go quiet before the bond re-entered the bedroom with a glass of water and a cookie. Izuku took both eagerly. Bakugo climbed onto the bed behind him.

"We are in this together, Alpha and Omega. Whoever told the press about this is going to pay," his voice was steady as his chest vibrated with a purr. Their phones kept going. The Alpha reached over to desk, "these extras need to fuck off right now." He must've turned them off because the room was suddenly silent.

"Why would someone do this, Kacchan?" he was desperately trying to mask the desperation in his voice.

"I don't know, but we will get to the bottom of it, I promise you that, Izuku."

"I just can't...no, I just don't..."

"It's ok. We need to come up with a plan. It might be time to contact Aizawa-" A knock startled both of them. "That couldn't be? Could it?"

They got off the bed and went to the front door, Bakugo positioning himself slightly in front of the Omega.

"What if it's the press?" Izuku's voice was still so small.

"If it is, I will deal with them," the blond peered through the peephole, Izuku could smell the Alpha's sweat gathering on his hands. He wouldn't would he? "Kacchan, you can't."

"Izuku, it's just Shitty hair."

A puff of air escaped the Omega's lips as he stepped back a little. "Are you going to let him in?"

"I probably should," he raised his voice slightly, "would much rather leave the idiot out there though!"

"Hey, Bakubro! Let me in! Midoriya, please reason with your hot headed Alpha will you?"

"If you take that tone, you can definitely stay out there!"

"Kacchan, come on. Let him inside," Izuku could feel his body settling down, it was just Kirishima and he must be here to help, right?

"Fine, but don't you go ganging up on me," he placed a soft kiss on Izuku's cheek before unlocking the door. "I take it you saw the news?"

"Bro, I don't know who hasn't. Neither of you were answering your phones, we checked Midoriya's place first then came here." The red haired Alpha entered the apartment like he owned the place, he was Bakugo's best friend of course he had been here a lot.

"We?" Bakugo asked quizzically.

"Oh yeah, as soon as the story hit we mobilised. Aizawa was the first to reach out to us, he wants to get on top of this as soon as possible. He thought it best that I be the one to try here. We all know that you don't see me as a threat," he winked at the Omega, "Todoroki offered first, but that was shot down pretty quickly."

Izuku's head shot from Kirishima's to Bakugo's. He was growling, of course he was. "Kacchan, Alpha, you need to calm down please. Shoto isn't here and if he was, I am still yours, ok?" He stepped close to the blond, letting soothing pheromones surround them both. He really needed to get this mess sorted between the three of them. Kirishima took the hint and stepped back a little.

The blond shook his head a little, "that half-and-half bastard just gets me so riled up."

Staying close to his Alpha, Izuku spoke to Kirishima, "so does Aizawa have a plan?"

"You know our old teacher, of course he does," Kirishima smirked at the two of them.

Izuku should feel relieved, yet the look that their friend was giving them only created more questions.