In More Ways Than One - Kiribaku

He's Acting Weird (K)

Now I'm trying to be rude or complaining but..

Bakugo has definitely been a bit...

"different".

Clingy is a harsh word but I would kinda describe him as that right now. He follows me a lot more now and whenever I sit down on his bed for a bit, trying to read or study, etc. He always leans on me, sometimes letting his head rest on my shoulder. I couldn't even look at him, my cheeks were so red. This switch was now set to 24/7 and it was like it was stuck. I was afraid it would flip back to his non trusting form. There were no hugs or kissing, nothing like that but just a bit of leaning on and following me like a puppy. It was adorable and I liked seeing how used he was to me now. His training was even better and I knew New Years was going to be perfect.

Ashido and Hagakure were already planning the whole thing, it would be set right out U.A or the dorms, Jiro would be the DJ and Sato would do the food. Sero was doing most of the decorating, same with Uraraka. I loved how everyone was getting into this. Ashido soon came around to me and gave me a huge smile, "Kiri! Ah, I love planning this New Years party, everyone has such great ideas." She exclaims, shaking the clip board up and down. I chuckled, tightening the white wrap I had around my hair, "Do you having any ideas?" Her yellow pupils glowed at me with excitement. I tilted my head, 

"Well definitely make the space big--"

"That was one time, shut up!" She whined, hitting my arm. I laughed, 

"I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Just make it enjoyable I guess, I was gonna talk to Jiro later about songs so." I shrugged. Ashido nodded, looking down her list. Her joyful smile soon returned and she looked up at me,

"Thanks Kiri." She kindly kissed my cheek and went on her way. I smiled at her, for once seeing that Bakugo was no where around me. It was kinda sketchy since he's always been around me for the last few days. I have to forget about talking to Jiro right now. I make my way up the stairs, hearing the subtle sound of music playing from down the hallway. I shuffled slowly the dorm until I realized it came from our dorm. I swallowed then tried to put on the light face. 

And you still look perfect as days go by, Even the worst ones, you make me smile. I'd stop the world if it gave us time. 'Cause when you love someone, You open up your heart. When you love someone, You may grow. If you love someone and you're not afraid to lose 'em, You'll probably never love someone like I do.

Those lyrics I could remember in a heartbeat. What was he doing in there? I carefully pulled the handle and let the door open. My hand reaches up for my mouth to keep a gasp in. he was trying his hardest to learn how to slow dance and I couldn't keep from smiling. He sometimes muttered the lyrics, our song. The one we cherished and sang together as I danced. I swallowed the lump in my throat to keep from crying a little. 

"Katsuki..?" His first name slipped out, by accident but also on purpose because I knew he would listen whenever I said his name. He stopped right in his tracks, not wanting to turn around. I let a breath escape, "What..what are you doing..?" I didn't sound sad, mean or angry. I sounded proud, happy and surprised I found him doing this. It amazed me and my heart almost melted,

"It's..--" He sighs, turning the volume down and shook his head, "It's nothing.." He mumbled. My eyes were probably filled to the edge and glossy but I just wasn't prepared for that,

"A--Are you practicing for New Years Eve..?" I didn't want him to push me away, I didn't want to give up on this topic. His eyes surprisingly met mine, they pled for him to say yes. He didn't want to answer but he knows how pushing I am. His eyes close slowly and stare at the ground with a slight nod of his head. My smile quivered and became wider no matter what, "That's so sweet, why didn't you ask me?" 

"I wanted to impress you a bit." He chuckled breathlessly, making me smile even wider. 

"Impress me? Bakugo, you already make me so happy and proud. This was just a great surprise." I wiped my thumb at my eye, trying to push my tears back. He smiled shyly, not following my eyes. "Well I'm here now." I let my hands land by my side. 

"I don't want to spoil our first dance." He fake whines, "I can keep on practicing by myself, don't worry about it." Our hands were so close, I deeply wanted to take his hand in mine again and call him mine. I want him to feel like Kiu is still here and he is.

"You think you're gonna outdo my slow dancing skills?" I smirked, raising an eyebrow. He laughed,

"Hell yes." 

His grin was as wide as mine, "Everyone is gonna be so glad to have you back." He nodded, actually pulling me into a hug. I was slightly surprised and stunned again by this. I never thought I would ever get this close to Bakugo in this form but he definitely seems happy and if he is, then I am too. He slips out of his grip and heads to his phone, turning the volume up again, "Hey, later when you're done, come join us down in the chilling area. I want them to see you all better." I winked and left the room again. I could picture his small smile in my head as I left the room. 

The louder music finally caressed my ears as I got farther away from the guy I had fallen for all over again.