Vow [Katsuki Bakugou x Reader]

[Chapter 23]: Drift

"W-Wait Katsuki?! What are you doing?!" 

What a dumb question. 

You already knew where his mind was. He began up the stairs, continuing down the hall and entering your room. Your heart felt like it was beating a million miles an hour.

Holy shit, this is really happening.

Katsuki took no time lowering you onto your bed and crawling over you once more. He took hold of the bottom of your dress and began to yank it up. You grabbed his hand suddenly, causing him to lock eyes with you.

"Is that a no?" You pressed your lips together and turned your head to the side, avoiding his gaze.

My scars.

"It's not that I don't want you to continue. I'm... I'm just afraid you won't like what you see." He gasped softly and lowered his face to rest against your chest before wrapping his arms around your abdomen. Pulling you closer to him, Katsuki attempted to control his breathing.

"Do you see what just touching you has done to me?" You face back forward, feeling his hot breath against your chest. "You don't need to feel self-conscious about anything. I'll accept every inch of you." You wrapped your arms around him, rubbing your fingers through his soft, ash blond hair. You couldn't help the single tear that ran down your cheek.

"Thank you... Katsuki." He leaned back so you could sit up. You reached down and grasped the hem of his shirt, shyly avoiding his gaze. "May I?" A subtle blush crept over his face before he cheekily joked at you.

"You just wanna see me shirtless, don't you?" You clicked your tongue and let go of his shirt before crossing your arms.

Oh fucking course dude, have you seen your body?   

"Like hell I-" Katsuki leaned forward and planted a gentle kiss on your lips. A moment later, he had already ripped his shirt off with one hand, throwing it onto the floor. Your eyes traveled across his chest and arms. You couldn't help but admire the curvature of his muscles. His whole body was built from his years of training.

Damn, thank you god.

"You just gonna sit there drooling?" You squinted at his comment.

"You just played with my boobs for ten minutes. At least give me ten seconds to stare." He laughed. It was a laugh that warmed your very soul. You joined him with a gentle giggle.

"Your turn~" He cooed. Your laughter quickly stopped. 

Ahh crap, I still gotta do this...

You clenched your fists and blushed.

"I'm gonna turn around. Don't move." He simply nodded and watched as you shuffled around to sit on your knees. Your hands grasped the sides of your dress as you slowly pulled it up over your head. 

Breathe (y/n). Breathe.

You had been reduced down to your underwear, exposing the many scars that littered your back and stomach.

Katsuki wasn't moving. His eyes were glued to the large patch of marred flesh that sat between your shoulder blades. You could feel him looking at it, causing your body to instinctively quake. Before you could speak up, he reached out and gently places his hand against it.

"How did you get this one?" A solemn tightness crept up inside you in response to his question. You exhaled deeply and shakily spoke.

"The night I reduced my families mansion to a crater, was the same night as Genetic Activation Case Study #74, the burn trial. The head researcher was out that day, but my father was so desperate for a solution that he took it upon himself to preform the test on me instead." Your quivering grew more violent. "I'll... leave the rest up to your imagination." You just sat there for a moment, allowing Katsuki to run his finger over its edges. He leaned forward, lips traversing the scar from corner to corner and leaving a trail of gentle kisses. You closed your eyes as you shoulders began to relax. "Sorry..."

He lifted his head, confused as all hell about why you were apologizing.

"I guess I kinda ruined the mood." Your eyes were glossy and a weak smile graced your lips. Katsuki could feel his heart breaking in two. He didn't hesitate to wrap his arms around you, causing both of you to collapse sideways into your pillows. He didn't speak. He only pulled you into his chest tighter.

"Don't apologize you damn idiot..." There was a shakiness in his voice. "I may be an asshole, but I'm after more than your body." Your quivering slowed and you allowed your back to sink into him. You gently whispered to yourself.

"I'm really lucky..." He closed his eyes and nuzzled into your hair.

"Why's that?"

"I got a second chance at life. I'm thankful for my teachers, my brother, my friends... And most of all, I'm thankful that you started that fight with me on the first day of school." Katsuki chuckled a bit, reflecting back on the memory.

"You're really something else (y/n)..." He pressed his lips against the top of your head, causing a warm smile to claim your face once more. The silence that followed was still and comfortable.

"Also we don't have any condoms." He mumbled nonchalantly against your head. Your eyes opened once more.

"Ah fuck, you're right." Katsuki and you couldn't help but chuckle, before snuggling back against each other.

It didn't take long for the both you to drift off into a deep and restful sleep.