Explosive Touch [Bakugo Katsuki x OC] - Book 1

Chapter 7 - A Little Bit Of Patience

"And that's how we lost in the end... because of me..."

"Hey, hey, don't put yourself down like that! Your teammate's at fault here too."

"Yeah, you might be right. But still - I couldn't even do the one thing I was supposed to. I can't help but feel terrible..."

"Heads up, it happens to the best of us. I don't always win either. That's just how life tends to be."

"Mhm, but next time I'm really going to give it my all so I can definitely w- ah, Bakugo-kun!"

"Hm, hey, sweetie, what-"

"Talk to you tonight, Dad! Bye!"

"Um, yeah, okay? Bye to you too, I guess...?"

Atsuhi quickly put her phone away and ran to catch up to the blond boy, who hadn't even turned around to see who was calling him, instead choosing to ignore any and all sounds in his surroundings. When she reached his slouched as usual form, she slowed down to walk side by side with him, trying to match her pace to his, as he usually walked significantly faster with no regards of anyone trying to keep up with him.

"Good morning, Bakugo-kun! I guess you're feeling better today?" He just glanced at her once, both taking in her sudden appearance by his side, and glaring at her silently for being so cheerful and loud early in the morning. He then turned to look ahead once more and spoke in a low voice.

"I was completely fine yesterday." Atsuhi laughed quietly, recalling the mess the boy had been in his inability to properly express his emotions. Fortunately, All Might's words seemed to have helped as Bakugo was now back to his usual self.

"If you say so." After Atsuhi said that, the two continued walking in a comfortable silence, focusing on taking in the scenery around them, as opposed to starting forced and tiresome conversations when neither of them really felt like talking. It was just enough to not feel like you were alone, but also be able to get lost in your thoughts if you wanted to. As they entered through the front gate, however, their peace was immediately ruined, as they were surrounded by reporters, shoving cameras and microphones in their faces. They weren't the only ones either - looking around, Atsuhi noticed that Midoriya, Uraraka and Ida were also in similar positions, although each of them had a very different reaction to the unexpected situation.

The reporters were excitedly asking the kids about their experience having All Might as a teacher, but were all completely ignored by Bakugo who was trying to briskly walk to the entrance of the building, accompanied by the blonde girl, who was very worried that if one of the invaders got a good look at her face, they would immediately recognize her and that would surely prompt some uncomfortable questions.

In the end though, luck didn't seem to be on their side, because a young woman with a dark blue suit and brown hair tied in a short ponytail put her microphone in Bakugo's already annoyed face and started trailing him, asking one question after another, hoping for at least one response.

"When All Might is... Huh!? You're the kid from the Sludge Villain Incident!!" The reporter suddenly exclaimed, a thousand new ideas swarming in her head at the discovery.

O-oh... That's bad news...

"Let's go, Bakugo-kun." Atsuhi practically whispered, as she started lightly pushing the boy, who was gritting his teeth in anger and looked like he was going to blow something up any moment now. He was somehow able to restrain himself though, instead settling for glaring at the door up ahead.

If we don't get away from here quickly, someone's bound to get hurt.

But the reporter didn't give up, probably unaware of the scary aura that seemed to radiate off of the boy, and only continued following the two students. Seeing her lack of success with the blond male, she chose her next victim, shoving her big microphone in Atsuhi's face, making the girl flinch in the process.