In Sickness and In Health

Chapter Ten

Sero couldn't believe what his father said to him. Of course he got mad and said some stuff too but it was wrong to bring Denki into the argument. The blond did nothing wrong after all.

And when the blond popped up he couldn't look him in the face without thinking of the horrible things his parents had called him. They were so sick and twisted. So he exited the aisle as fast as possible.

"I heard everything." Mina says, popping out from behind the corner, scaring Sero into jumping. She looked concerned."What happened?" Sero is hesitant to answer the pink haired gossip loving girl. Mina grabs his hands, looking him in the eyes. "You can trust me."

Sero lets out a sigh, shaking his head. He keep his eyes downcast as he explains the situation.

"My dad...he said some really bad things about me and Denki. Things that even the worst people would cringe at." 

Mina's eyes widen, the spark in her eyes dulling dangerously. 

She was pissed. And that was never a good sign. The pink-ette never got angry.

"Fuck! Sero, i'm sorry to say this but your parents are the most sickest and twisted people ever to exist!" Mina stomps her foot, her brow furrowed. The people near the duo stare, wondering why she was yelling. Sero quickly hushes her, pulling her to the side.

"You can say that again." Sero sighs, eyeing a case of cheap beer. He could feel his mouth watering as he thought about the buzz that would come after a few of those cans. Mina seemed to follow his eyes, shaking her head. 

"No. You know how you get when your drunk. The last time, you hurt Denki."

"How did you..." Sero's eyes widen, his heart speeding up. Did Denki tell her? How did she find out?

"You called after you got sober and cried about it for hours. You must'a blocked it out." Sero faintly remembered calling somebody but who was always a mystery. Guess it was Mina. Luckily she could keep a secret. When she needed too.

"Your right. If i wanna stay sober then i have to stop drinking every time i get upset"

"That doesn't include the rest of us," Mina picks up the pack of beer, much to Sero's annoyance. "What?"

"You know how i get."

"I won't let you drink." she says, placing a hand on Sero's shoulder. The sound of squeaky wheels turning the corner alerts the two too Kirishima's presence. The red head was followed by Denki who looked somber.

"We'd better go. Blasty'll be calling me soon and i hate talking in public." Denki stops beside Kirishima, staring at the floor. He was biting his lip, as if in deep thought.

Sero was concerned. Why was the blond upset? Kirishima also looked peeved, his expression less cheery. Even Mina didn't make fun of the amount of food in the carts like Sero remembered she did.

"Everything ok Denki?"

"Huh? Oh yeah." Denki takes a few steps away from Sero, avoiding eye contact.

"Lets go home guys." Kirishima stops Sero from stepping forward, shaking his head. The message was clear.

Denki didn't wanna talk to him.

"Yeah. Home."

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The house felt a lot colder when everyone started putting away groceries. Silence prevailed, to the point that it was almost suffocating.

"Guys its so quite!" Mina whines, forcing everyone to stop and look at her. "What happened?"

"Nothing." Denki answers quickly, turning his gaze back to the bags off food. Sero could tell that was a flat out lie.

"Why are you mad at me?"

"I'm not!" Denki says, his voice sounding guarded. Kirishima steps up, ready to diffuse the situation. Sero waves him down.

"You can talk to me."

"I...I heard you on the phone." Sero freezes, his eyes wide in terror. Did Denki blame him?

"Denki im so sorry! I tried to defend you but he just kept saying those things about you. I hung up and..i shoved you away...is that why your mad? Because i took it out on you?"

Denki shakes his head, his eyes leaking tears. Kirishima pulls Mina out of the kitchen, giving the couple privacy.

"You said i was ruining your life! Do you know how that makes me feel?" Denki shoves Sero away, stomping towards the exit.

Sero grabs his wrist, spinning his around. Sero leans down, connecting their lips in a heated kiss.

"You could never ruin my life. We've only been together and i can already tell i'm deeply in love with you." Sero whispers, his breath hot on Denki's neck. The blond shivers, his body going lax in Sero's arms.

"You asshole...I though you..." Denki's words die off when Sero gently kisses him, silencing the blonds complains.

"Never think that. Your my boyfriend and my best friend."

"We good?"

"Yeah, we good."

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Once Kirishima and Mina were assured everything was ok, they finished putting the food away with a ton more chatter and laughter then before. Everything was settled down, which Sero appreciated. Fighting was useless and a waste of time when you had a three year time limit.

"Bakugou should be getting home, then we can go shopping all we want." Kirishima chirps, launching himself onto the sectioned couch.

Mina follows his lead, landing on top of him, the two dissolving into giggles. A few minuets later, Bakugou opens the door, raising an eyebrow. "No welcome home?" His bag is placed on the ground, his arms open for a hug.

Kirishima moves Mina off him, dashing to greet his boyfriend.

"Babe! I missed you!" Bakugou and Kirishima share a few quick kisses, making Mina roll her eyes.

"They always do this. They get all mushy." Bakugou glares at Mina, his expression softening when Kirishima laughs. 

"We're planning on going shopping but if Mina's gonna be pissy, i think we should just skip the trip." Mina stands, shaking her head.

"No! I wanna go shopping!"

"Yeah, cause Kirishima's paying" Bakugou mumbles, tossing his bag on the couch. He looked drained. Med school must be harder then Denki thought. Sero grabs his jacket, following the rest of the group out the door. Bakugou stays home as Kirishima pulls out the drive way.

"He had some homework to do. He's been super busy and stressed lately." Kirishima sighs, making a left onto the highway.

"I guess even mister top of his class can't keep up." Mina stretches out across her seat, laying her legs across Denki's lap. "But anyways, lets just have a fun shopping trip, hm?"

"Yeah, lets have fun guys!" Sero cheers from the passenger seat. He already knew what he was going to buy.

He was going to get something Denki wanted.