By Your Side (Bakugo x Midoriya)

Chapter 25- Take Good Care of Me

Bakugo's Pov

It all happened in the blink of an eye. I had Deku on my arms, and now I'm not holding him anymore. If I really think about it, there's no way it happened in an instant, I just didn't realize it. I was embracing Deku, then I started seeing things darker and darker, until everything went completely black. And when I opened my eyes again I was lying in bed, feeling uncomfortably hot.

"You woke up." I didn't notice before but Deku was by my side, holding my hand. It was reassuring.

"Morning Deku." Seeing his troubled face made my heart ache. I forced a smile, trying to lighten the mood.

"It's still 6 a.m. but good morning." I couldn't see clearly because there wasn't much light in the room, but his eyes looked red and puffy.

"Have you been crying?"

"No." As he said that a stubborn tear left his eye. "Maybe..."

"What happened?" I tried to get up, so I could clean that tear, but as I raised my head I was invaded by a strong pain.

"Don't get up! You... fainted. And hit your head on the floor." I fainted? What the hell!? "Recovery Girl already examined you. She said it was just a cold mixed with physical fatigue. But she also said she's not here to cure colds. So you'll have to stay in bed for now."

If I can't get up then...

"Get closer to me." He leaned, hesitantly. I reached for his face and finally wiped those tears. His eyes were shining  and his lips trembling. Even in a situation like this, I can't help but think that he looks beautiful. "Don't cry over something like this."

I really have a soft spot for him.

"But... but... I don't know what I would do if anything happened to you."

"Hey hey, calm down. Look at me, I'm completely fine." But you're not, are you? "Did you get any sleep?"

"Not really..."

"Then leave. You'll have school in a few hours."

"Kaachan..."

"It's all right. I'll also sleep, and I don't want you to catch my cold. Leave now nerd." A smile came across his lips, the kind of smile that was heartwarming. Up until recently I haven't been seeing him properly. But now I'll watch him very carefully.

"I love you Kaachan."

"I know."

To have someone worrying about you, is one of the best feelings on the world. It makes you realized how important you are to that person. And right now I'm feeling really loved.

He left, just like that. He didn't wait to hear it back, but it wasn't needed. It's too obvious, an unspoken thing. Even though, I'll tell him later.

I love you too Deku.

Midoriya's Pov

I said it... I was really worried when he fell and it's kind of my fault. I should have made him change clothes, or we should have waited for the rain to stop. But we can't go back now.

So what should I do to make Kaachan feel better? It seemed that he was in pain so maybe I could get him some medicine. What do people usually do when someone is sick? I could call my mom and ask her, she must be awake. Anyways, I wouldn't be able to sleep now.

I picked up my phone and she answered it almost immediately.

"Morning mom."

"Good morning sweety. How have you been?"