Chapter 2: Why do I care so much?

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*A month long time skip*

I was certain that this girl had a charming quirk. There's no way that she doesn't. How else would she make me feel these feelings I'm feeling? I shook my head forcing myself out of my thoughts as I walked down the stairs from my dorm. I heard a giggle come from the kitchen and I recognized the voice immediately. Speak of the devil. I smirked to myself before entering the kitchen. Aiko stood in front of the stove while Kirishima, Denki, and Mina sat at the table talking. I leaned my shoulder against the door frame and watched the scene for a minute. Aiko finished a plate of pancakes, sausage, and eggs. "Bakugou-kun, your breakfast is ready," she said without turning around. The others at the table finally took notice of my presence and an awkward silence fell over the room. I took the plate from her without looking and sat it down on the table. I grabbed glasses from the cabinet and some orange juice and apple juice from the fridge, and took them over to the table. Aiko brought over the rest of the food soon after and I sat down. She smiled up at the rest of us and the awkward tension seemed to melt away. "So, Bakugou-kun, did you sleep well?" she asked before taking a bite of her breakfast.

The truth was that I'd had a hard time getting to sleep. Everytime I'd start to drift off, something would remind me of her. Then I'd spend an hour, tossing and turning, trying to get her out of my head. I only managed to get about three hours of sleep and I was exhausted. "I slept fine," I said, shoveling food into my mouth. She smiled sweetly, "Glad to hear!" Her hair was in a high ponytail, but a few strands fell loosely around her face. Despite her wearing the same uniform as the rest of the girls, it suited her better. The normal white button up was form fitting while still leaving things up to the imagination. Her skirt stopped on her muscular lower thigh. She was toned without being too sculpted. She had an air about her, one that showed she was delicate but could also crush you at the same time. I felt the heat spreading across my face and I glanced down at my plate. She put hot sauce on my eggs......that's actually....kind sweet that she remembered. Wait, what? When did I start thinking she was sweet? I'll admit that she broke down my walls at a remarkable rate, but this.....this was a whole new level. No one had ever made me feel like this before.

"Bakugou-kun? You're awfully quiet. Is the food....that bad?" Aiko's voice called me back to reality. My head sprung up and I caught her confused and hurt look. "No, it's amazing!" I yelled back embarrassed as I shoved more food into my mouth. Aiko gave me a happy smile and went back to her food while the others gave me a knowing look. Shit, they know, I thought as my face struggled not to flush. The rest of breakfast went on with delightful conversation, everytime Aiko would laugh at a joke or smile at me, it made my stomach all queasy. She started to clean up the plates, I got up to help her when Sitty Hair pulled me into the other room along with Mina. "DUDE WHAT THE----" I protested before Kirishima place a hand over my mouth. "Shhh! Quiet!" Kirishima whisper yelled at me. I pushed him off me, straightening out my shirt. "What do you pathetic losers want anyway?" I asked as I glared at them. I saw them visibly shrink a little before Mina draped her arm around my shoulders. "So.....Aiko huh?" she slyly cooed into my ear. My face erupted into a fiery red, "What are you talking about Pinky?!?" They giggled as Kirishima lightly punched me in the arm, "Dude, we saw those puppy eyes you were making at her over breakfast. Plus I've never seen you as protective over someone as you are with her." My face burned, "I have no idea what you're talking about!" I broke free from their grip and grabbed my stuff, "You losers! We're gonna be late because of you!" I rushed out the door only to see Aiko sitting patiently on the bench outside. She smiled at me and stood up following me. We walked to the school in a comfortable silence. She kept glancing up and watching the clouds go by. She seemed so calm and innocent in that moment and I smiled.

Her and I got into class with a couple minutes to spare. "Good morning Kacchan and Aiko-chan!" Deku greeted us. I scoffed in response and Aiko waved. Deku started talking to Aiko, who seemed to be enjoying the conversation. I grumbled and laid my head on my desk. My phone buzzed in my pocket and I checked the message. 'Pikachu: Hey Bakugou, you seem a little upset. Are you jealous of Midoriya right now?' I growled in my throat and glared at him before sending, 'No, just tired. Why?' He laughed lightly and I watched as Deku became flustered at something Aiko had said. I ground my teeth as I stared at him. My phone buzzed again. 'Pikachu: No reason.....hey I was thinking about asking Aiko out.' My temper boiled and I marched right over to him with murder in my eyes, "Don't you dare Pikachu!!!!" I grabbed him by the shirt and pinned him against the wall and Aiko ran up behind me. "Bakugou-kun! Put him down!" she said grabbing me by the shoulders. Denki smirked cheekily, I raised my fist and he recoiled in fear. Eventually, Aiko managed to pry me off of him. "What the hell is wrong with you?!" she screamed at me. I lost my cool, "This idiot wanted to ask you out!!" Her eyebrows furrowed and she screamed, "So? Why does it matter to you? You can't tell me who I can and can't date Bakugou!" I was taken aback. She didn't call me......but....why do I care? She pushed past me and helped Denki to his feet. "Denki is that true?" she asked softly. He nodded, faking innocence. "Well, if the offer still stands...." she said, then glancing at me her gaze turned harder, "I'd love to." I ground my teeth, "Whatever!" I huffed up and walked over to my desk grabbing my stuff. I gave one last look back at her and scoffed as I stormed out the room. I marched up to my dorm room, slammed the door and flopped onto my bed. My phone kept buzzing as everyone was trying to call me but I turned my phone on silent and kicked my shoes off. I stood up and changed into some gym clothes and shoes. I grabbed my phone and headphones, plugging them in and turning on a playlist. I headed out and started towards the training rooms.

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