I'll share my cup with you

Chapter 12

"Mom you're over reacting!" This conversation is going no where and giving me a headache, "But Mr. Sato said that he's been seeing a strange boy hanging around your apartment for the last month or so! Why didn't you tell us? How serious are you? Your father was furious when he found out!" an exasperated sigh leaves my mouth, "Was that attitude?!" "No Mom! Gah! I'm sorry ok, I'm just frustrated that you are both so worked up about this, I mean I'm allowed to date someone, it's not the 1950's where I need daddy's permission just to go to the dance, and I was going to tell you sooner but it just never came up in conversation and I've been really busy with school and I picked up a few more hours at work so I can come home for Christmas and it really hurts me that you don't trust me!"

I bite down on my tongue to stop myself from digging myself any deeper as I look up at Katsuki leaning against the kitchen island. His face had a deep scowl etched into it and he was gripping the counter tightly while listening to the entire conversation. He had slept over again last night which was becoming more of a regular habit and I totally spaced on my Saturday morning phone call with my mom again so it surprised us both when my phone started singing in between bites of pancake. "Well it hurts us that you didn't involve us on something so important in your life, especially your father, you know how protective he is of you!" I pinch the bridge of my nose, "I know he is, but it seems like the only time he actually cares is when I do something wrong, I mean he's never even been out to see me and I've been here for almost 4 years!" a hushed sigh releases on the other side of the phone, "Sweetie you know he's busy with work, but i'll talk to your father. We are coming into winter and you know how he gets during the slow season. Ocha honey, it's going to be ok, I just wish you would have told me, if you two are still serious by December maybe you can bring him with you for the holidays, I'd be happy to host both of you. I love you sweetie..." I sigh slightly defeated, "Ya mom, I love you too..."

The call finally ends and I close my eyes. Why? Why can't I have something that is just mine? Why can't they just be happy for me? I could have sworn they would want me to find someone, I mean mom's been asking me about cute boys since second grade and now since I haven't given her every single detail like some horrible romance novel, now she's upset. And dad, He's never cared about anything other than cranes and concrete but of course this is me going behind his back, I'm an adult I don't need their permission anymore!

I must have had a pained look on my face because warm arms gently wrap around me and Katsuki rests his head on my shoulder then whispers in my ear, "I fucked this all up. It's my fault." I wrap my arms around his waist and shake my head as we slowly sway back and forth quietly for a minute before I can find words, "It's just not fair." he hums slightly, "How so?" I stop our movement by backing away slightly and looking up at him angrily, "It's like they can't be happy with anything in my life if it doesn't go along with what they planned when I was a baby!" in frustration I throw my hands in the air and move away from him as I start cleaning up around the kitchen and living room somewhat aggressively while Katsuki quietly follows behind me, "I mean, I get it ok! I'm the oldest and that means that I am responsible to help out a lot at home and I realize going to school in New York was not the most convenient decision for them but they just don't get it! The reason I went here was to, yes get away to be on my own, but to get good connections so I can get a good job so I can help them out and take care of them one day! The whole thing is so stupid!" I grip a design magazine hard enough the tear a few pages, but like always the anger can never last in me and my grip loosens while tears start to escape my eyes while I look at the small amount of damage I've caused just like what I've caused back at home.

"Why can't they see that I'm doing all of this for them? Why can't I help them in a different way? Why can't I be selfish for once in my whole life and have something that's just for me? Why can't that good enough?" I finally look up at the one thing that is no longer solely mine, his eyes are intense but soft as they stare into mine, he takes a few steps forward uses his thumbs to wipe the tears away and softly kisses me through the on set sniffles, "Ochako, I'm sorry that your parents are too far up their own asses to respect that you are your own person with your own life and I know it's hard but you will never be able to fully live up to their expectations and be truly happy at the same time, the whole thing fucking sucks." he kissed at my tears as they seeped out of my eyes but the gesture made me laugh, "You are so sweet to me... gosh I'm being dramatic aren't I?" he kissed my lips quickly again, "Ya but it's fucking cute." I smile sarcastically and he just nods, "See? Cute as fuck! Plus who fucking cares what our parents think?" my smile drops, "I do." he pulls me close into a tight embrace before letting me go again, "I know you do cheeks." Gosh dang it, how did I get so lucky? I have to repay him somehow...

A smile slowly draws itself across my face as an idea starts swirling to the forefront of my mind, I slyly look up to my now brooding blond and wink at him, "Thank you for being so sweet to me Katsuki." His face reads confusion at my approach, "um, ya no problem." I walk my fingers up his chest and use my index finger on his chin to turn his face towards me, his gaze even more intense and somewhat yearning, "Let me make it up to you."

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"Ochako are you sure about this?" I simply nod my head as I sign my name on the authorization line. An hour, $250.00, and some white hot pain later we walk out of the tattoo parlor with a classic red rose on my shoulder. Kat hands me a bike helmet, "How do you feel?" I take a breath in deeply before putting on my helmet and climbing on the bike behind him and holding onto him tightly, "Alive." I can almost feel him smirk and he roars his bike to life and speeds down the busy street.

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Another month pasts, fall has fades to Winter. The days had turned to weeks as we fell into a new routine of school, work, homework, and dinner dates. Whether he was on my tweed couch (which he kept reassuring me was the best damn couch he's ever slept on) watching documentaries or mulling over homework while I worked on my sewing projects or I was rolling Yahtzee dice at his parents kitchen table while trying to catch popcorn in our mouths or flirting over the counter of my coffee shop while he and the boys studied, we were almost always together.

"S-so, Och-Ochako?" I bring my smiling face away from where I was staring at Kat who was angerly trying to teach Kirishima their newest section of Calculus to the green haired boy that I was sharing this mid shift with. "Ya Izuku?" His hands nervously wrung one of the sanitation towels he was holding, "So y-you are w-with Kacchan?" I smile brightly at him and attempt to bring him some sense of reassurance, "Yup! He's pretty great even if he is kinda grumpy." Izuku took a step forward and whispered, "Are you sure? He can get really angry..." his voice trailed away as he looked down at his feet, my smile faded and I put a hand on his shoulder which made him look up into my eyes, "Izuku, I promise that everything is ok, he treats me wonderfully. I'm sorry that he has mistreated you in the past but I also need you to trust me that I can handle this." He bit his lower lip nervously then took a deep breath and closed the distance between us and wrapped his arms around me in a quick hug then quietly whispered again, "I trust you Uraraka and I'll be here for you if you need anything." He released me and stepped back, quickly turning his head left then right to see if anyone saw his action. He looked back at me, green curls spilling over his forehead, and smiled then walked into the back and started filling the industrial sink with dishes.

"Wow he must really like you." I whip around to the front counter to see a tall attractive woman standing there. The first thing I noticed was the skin tight black leather biker jacket that was zipped only half way up her bust which revealed quite a bit more than what Uraraka would have been comfortable with. The next thing she noticed was the gorgeously long blond hair that flowed down the length of her back. The last thing she noticed was her bright eyes that were staring her down. "Oh, uh, no! He's just my co-worker! Sorry I didn't see you, what can I get for you?" She smirked down at me and loudly smacked on a piece of gum, "I'll get a caramel frappachino, small, extra caramel, extra whip." I nod my head and plug her order into the register then grab a cup and uncapped my sharpie, "Can I get a name for the order?" The intimidating woman in front of her blew a gum bubble loudly before answering with a devilish smile, "Camie."

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Hi there everyone! I know its been a little while but I've been renovating my basement and haven't had a lot of writing time. I hope you like this chapter, much love, A