A collapsing star

Chapter 3

3rd POV

Bakugo was sitting on the bathroom floor, crying. He felt weak. Useless. Sad. Broken. But he was used to it by now. At least that's what he wants to believe. After the summer camp and the kidnapping last year he wasn't the same as he used to be. His confidence disappeared and got replaced with anxiety, he didn't get any sleep because of his insomnia, he was always covered with new bruises because of his father and the days he finally got some sleep, he would wake up in cold sweat and tears, but no one notice it because of his 'tough guy' act. After his mom left six years ago, he had nobody to talk to about his problems and fears. The only thing he had left, was his abusive father.

All this went through his head so fast till the point It hurt. He got snapped back into reality by the door opening. To reveal a shocked Todoroki.

'Damnit, i didn't lock it!? I really am useless!'

"Hey, Bakugo." He said softly.

"Leave me alone...please.." the last part was almost inaudible.

"A-are you okay.?"
"What happened?"
"I'm very sorry I couldn't stop what happen-"

He got cut off by an angry Bakugo. "Shut the fuck up, IcyHot! I'm fine, okay!?" He got off the flor and pushed past a confused Todoroki.
But before he got to the door Todoroki had grabbed his wrist and dragged him back into the middle of the bathroom. He quickly slammed the door shut and locked it.

'Great..now what?' Todoroki thought to himself.

"Let me go." Bakugo hissed. Annoyed on himself for wanting Todoroki's help.

"No." His voice was clear and steady.

"What the hell did you say?" He clenched his fist and gritted his teeth.

"You heard me." His voice still clear, but a little softer.

"You bastard...! Fuck you, IcyHot. If you don't move, i'll move you myself." He growled.

"Bakugo, I know you don't really want this. Lately, I've noticed your change of behavior. I've held an eye one you since the summer camp, and you have definitely changed." He said, his voice still steady.

"What are yo-"

"There is no point in denying it, Bakugo. Just let me help you. Can't you see that I care about you?"

"I don't need your pity, bastard! I'm fine, can't you hear what I'm saying!?" His eyes started to tear up and he had to look away.

"Bakugo...I care about you, let me help..." he took a step forward. And another one. And another step. He's now standing in front of Bakugo holding his hands out ready to embrace him.

That was it. Bakugo's legs gave out and he sank down to the floor crying. Todoroki quickly sat down and hugged him. Without thinking, Bakugo's arms gripped the back of Todoroki shirt like he was holding him for dear life. His head was buried in Shoto's chest, soaking it in tears, but Shoto didn't give a shit at the moment. All he was thinking about at the moment was comforting the desperate boy in front of him.

Bakugo POV

I'm sitting on the floor hugging my crush. Omg. This is weird. He shouldn't see me like this. Why is he still here, he could have left me like this and not get into my mess...but here he is, comforting me. Is this what people call...affection?