"I Love You."

Unstable

Please read the A/N at the end of the chapter. It's very important.

Bakugou's POV

I smiled softly as I saw Izuku and Todoroki kiss, happy that the both of them have someone they can trust and depend on.

I felt an odd sinking feeling in my stomach, as if I was going to throw up, but I knew it was just because I was jealous of the bond that both Izuku and Todoroki have, and how I don't have a romantic connection to anyone.

I sighed and clenched my fists, mouth feeling dry. Tiredly, I lowered my head and rubbed my eyes, and a small part of me thought that leaving with Iida and the rest of the class was a good idea because it was getting late and I was exhausted from school.

Yawning, I took a step back and was startled when I bumped into someone.

"S-Sorry," I apologised groggily, turning to find Kirishima. "I . . ." a sudden light-headedness overwhelmed me and I stumbled to the side, leaning against a wall.

Kirishima gripped the top of my arm to steady me, his shark eyes filled with concern. "Hey man, I think you should sit down," I closed my eyes and placed my head on the wall. "You don't look very well –."

"I'm fine," I interjected, pushing him away and walking down the hall towards the bathroom. "I-I just need some space."

I was fully aware of Kiri following me, but I didn't care and opened the bathroom door, not bothering to hold it open for him. I took a stammering breath and walked towards the sink, turning on the tap and splashing the cold water over my face, rolling up my sleeves to do so.

After I finished I turned the water off and just stood there, completely still with my hands gripping the sink.

I looked up in my reflection again and saw Kirishima standing behind me quietly, cautiously watching my movements.

I continued to watch him as he carefully stepped towards me, and held his hands out in front of him as if he were approaching an injured wild animal.

The redhead swallowed and crept closer until I could barely see his frame behind be in the reflection of the mirror.

I took deep breaths, trying to control my anxiety and anger as I felt warm hands lightly hold my wrists, causing me to release the death grip I had on the glass sink.

Still behind me, Kirishima leaned forward and pressed his forehead to my back. My muscles tensed at the touch and I found myself spiralling into a whirlpool of unwanted emotions. Struggling not to cry, I let out a sobbing breath as Kirishima entwined his fingers with mine, hugging me from behind carelessly.

His warm breath tingled the back of my neck. "It's okay, Bakugou," he soothed, hugging me tighter. "It's okay."

I sniffed and turned, causing the slightly shorter teen to loosen his grip on me. I stared into his eyes for a few seconds, finding the trust I needed in a friend, and instantly relaxed, because Kirishima wasn't a bad guy. Kirishima was my friend who I had ignored for so long.

Swallowing, I leaned closer into the boy and rested my head on his shoulder. I didn't push away when I felt his arms slowly wrap around me tighter, but instead did the same to him and gripped the back of his shirt.

It was kind of funny, because I felt so small compared to Kirishima, especially when engulfed in one of his hugs.

Sighing, I sank deeper into Kiri's side and could feel his smile after closing my eyes.

Suddenly, just as the bathroom door opened, the same lightheaded feeling overcame me, and in a matter of seconds I was slipping and falling.

"Whoa, man," Kiri rushed as he attempted to steady me, slowing my descent as I fell to the floor. "You need to sit down."

I nodded silently and obeyed, letting my legs stretch out in front of me as I leaned against the wall, eyes closed and panting.

I heard the shuffling of familiar footsteps and felt a cool hand press against my head. Opening my eyes slightly, my worries were set aside when I saw Izuku.

"You're burning up, Kacchan," he murmured, kneeling beside me. "Maybe we should have headed back with the rest of the class."

I hummed lowly, sighing and opening my eyes fully. "I just have a headache and I feel sick in my stomach." I supplied, my eyes moving from Izuku's to Todoroki's before settling on Kirishima's, who looked really worried.

"When was the last time you ate?"

My eyes snapped back towards Icy-Hots, and I sneered groggily. "You don't get to ask that question, Icy-Hot. Have you seen yourself in the mirror lately?"

Todoroki winced and stepped back, wrapping his arms around himself self-consciously, before sucking in a shuddering breath.

I huffed, aware of the way Izuku was looking between Todoroki and I. "It's hard to hide it, isn't it? But here's a quick tip," I rasped, unable to hold my words back in the dazed state I was in. "Wearing Izuku's oversized sweaters doesn't hide it."

Todoroki's face twisted in pain and betrayal, and he took a few more steps back, eyes watering and rushed out of the bathroom, stumbling.

I was shocked when I felt a sting on my cheek and heard a slap. Looking up towards Izuku, I could tell that he was mad.

"H-How could you?" he trembled, gripping my shirt. "He's trying, Kacchan! Do you know what his father did to him? How his father starved him beyond the point where he could barely hold down a single piece of toast!"

I gulped and looked down, feeling regret and guilt pour over me at the sight of Izuku's tear-streaked face.

"C-Can't you see that he's trying?" Izuku trembled, voice weaker now. "Can't you tell that he was worse than you, Kacchan?" he sobbed, hitting my chest. "Did you know that he attempted suicide just over a year ago? And do you know how much it pains me to see the scars, Kacchan? Do you know how much all of this hurts me?!"

I sniffed and lifted my head, tears gushing out of my eyes. "I'm s-sorry, Izuku."

Izuku just sighed and stood, blinking away his tears while walking towards the door. "I'm not the one you need to apologise to, Kacchan."

And then he was gone, leaving me with one thought circling my mind.

What have I done?

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