𝕋𝕠𝕕𝕠𝔹𝕒𝕜𝕦𝔻𝕖𝕜𝕦

6.

Bakugou began to dash down the path Kirishima ran down, seeing a few orange petals scattered in some places, giving him an idea where Kirishima went. 

But Bakugou couldn't help but stop again. He slowly kneeled down onto one knee, and grabbed a few flower petals in his hands. Some blood was spattered onto the petals this time. 

"KIRISHIMA!" Bakugou quickly stood back up and dropped the bloody petals, running and not stopping until he saw Kirishima. Adrenaline pumped through him as he ran, fists clenched tightly. His breathing quickened as he got further, seeing more blood each time he got even just a few feet.

But after following the trail for a while, he was lead back to the dorm building. Or really, close to it. He could see Kirishima in the distance, collapsed on the pavement with a few others surrounding him. 

Kaminari was there, along with Midoriya, a few steps back from Kirishima, probably because Aizawa was right in front of Kirishima. It wasn't clear what was happening though.

Bakugou got over to them as fast as possible, but right before he could even get close Aizawa looked over to him, as if he knew he had been there the whole time.

"Stay back, Bakugou, I don't- SHIT!" Aizawa was surprisingly panicked for once, seeing Kirishima's eyes widen as he coughed up more of the orange petals, choking as blood ran down and dripped off his chin.

Mina looked in shock and covered her mouth with a hand, not baring to see her friend in this state. Midoriya had the same look, closing his eyes tight and looking away from Kirishima. 

But instead, Bakugou stared at the commotion, Aizawa frantically making sure Kirishima stayed sitting up, insuring he could breathe. If he passed out, things would be much worse. Kirishima was already a ghostly white, one last petal falling down next to him. 

He shakily reached a hand up, wiping the blood away from his face. He slowly began to stand back up, Aizawa staying kneeling down. He couldn't help but be stunned, seeing all of the flower petals, some whole flowers, and blood, then there Kirishima was, standing up like nothing even happened.

He waved to the motionless Bakugou, giving off his normal smile, a few of his sharp teeth covered with the blood. 

"I'm sorry you had to see that...I-I...uh..." Kirishima backed away, then ran straight for the dorm building. But Bakugou couldn't just let Kirishima get away with what happened, immediately chasing after him. 

Before they could get halfway past the lobby, Bakugou jumped forward and reached out, grabbing onto Kirishima's wrist, stopping him from going any further. Kirishima had no choice but stop, not being able to go any further. He kept his eyes on the floor, staring holes into it. He didn't dare look back, not knowing if there were anymore flowers to sprout right back out where they came from.

"Kirishima...you have to tell me wh-"

"I can't."

Kirishima trembled, "You already know what it is."

"Yeah, I fucking understand that, Hanahaki disease. I've gotten an understanding of it now that I've seen what type of flowers those are. Marigolds. I've puzzled it all together now, you literally almost just confessed to me, but yet you're here trying to get away from everyone while your life is on the line," Kirishima finally snapped his head back to see Bakugou, looking into his serious eyes.

"I don't know how long you've been hiding this from everyone, but you're fucking lucky you're still alive. You could still be puking those flowers until you're dead. No more oxygen, then soon enough it'll be too late. You'll regret not getting help sooner." Bakugou slowly released Kirishima's wrist, taking a step back.

It felt like it was only Kirishima and Bakugou there, no one or anything there, just them. 

"I-I...I guess...I was just caught in the moment...I-" Kirishima's whispering was cut off once again, by Bakugou.

"THEN WHY THE HELL DID YOU JUST RUN AWAY LIKE THAT INSTEAD OF GOING TO THE HOSPITAL OR SOME SHIT?! IT'S NOT LIKE THERE ARE ANY DOCTORS IN THE DORMS, IDIOT!" Bakugou clenched his fists tightly, shakily inhaling as if struggling to keep himself together.

"DO YOU NOT THINK I CARE, JUST BECAUSE I TOLD YOU I DON'T FEEL THE SAME WAY?! I'M STILL YOUR FRIEND, SHITTY HAIR! NO ONE ELSE IS LIKE YOU, YOU'RE YOU. NO ONE WANTS YOU TO DIE! EVERYONE JUST FUCKING LOVES AND CARES ABOUT YOU! Y-YOU'RE THE GUY...THAT EVERYONE WANTS AROUND..." Bakugou bowed his head down, keeping his mouth shut tight. Kirishima was left speechless to Bakugou's words, but slowly began to guide a smile to his face.

He wiped a few tears, feeling determination fill his soul, "I-I...thank you Bakugou...you're a good friend...I'll go ri-" 

All of the sudden, sirens were heard from outside the dorms, drawing Kirishima and Bakugou's attention to the outside. But Bakugou didn't seem as shocked, slowly raising his head back up and smiling in success.

"And thank you for letting me keep you distracted for all that time."

~~~

As the ambulance drove away, Aizawa waved and Bakugou crossed his arms in success, still smiling widely. He was proud of himself, being able to trick Kirishima into getting help. He technically saved a future pro hero. That made him feel good.

"So, how did you exactly distract him like that?"

"Psh. Easy. Encouraging words. They bring him higher until his heart can't take it anymore."

"...I suppose that makes sense...y'know, maybe I should take the class out for ice cream sometime."

"-WAIT WHAT?! REALLY?!" Bakugou looked at Aizawa in shock.

"Nahh, just kidding. Got you."

"FUCK!" Bakugou grumbled and turned around, walking back inside. He mumbled things to himself, Aizawa staying outside laughing the most he has in a while, his signature smile on his face.