Can I Be A Hero...Kacchan?|BakuDeku story|

Part 18

Edited

I close my eyes and lean into Kacchan more, he wraps his arms around me. It's calm and this is a nice feeling, I feel my body drop into sleep. I feel so at ease in Kacchan's arms, it makes all my worries vanish. I really love this feeling.

I wake up in a bed, the sun is shining brightly through the curtains. I sit up in the bed and look at the empty space beside me, looks like someone was sleeping there. Kacchan most likely was sleeping beside me, I get out of the bed and leave the room.

I look at the clock on the wall beside Kacchan's room, it's early morning. How long did I sleep? I go to the living to check if Kacchan is there, he's not. I hear a crash from the kitchen, I quickly rush over to check what happened.

I stop in my tracks as I stare at the scene before me in the kitchen. Kacchan stares back at me blankly as he lays on the floor covered in flour. I burst out laughing as he now glares at me angrily, "Kacchan what the heck were you doing?" I ask still laughing.

"I was trying to make you breakfast, leave me alone!" Kacchan says as he sits up on the floor.

"You can't cook?"

"No, I can cook but only certain things that my mom taught me, sorry."

"It's alright, I'll make breakfast, you go shower. Sound good?"

"Ok, thank you Izu."

Kacchan gets up and walks to the bathroom, he leaves a trail of flour on the way. I don't understand why flour was even spilled on him in the first place. I start cleaning up the very messy kitchen, along with the trail of flour that Kacchan left.

I start cooking Kacchan and I omelets, it's classic but tasty! I place the finished omelets on the table, I make some tea as I wait for Kacchan to finish his shower. He comes out with just a towel around his waist as water drips from his hair onto his body. "H-hey Kacchan you should go put clothes on before you come to eat a-and dry your hair more," I say at him.

I can tell that my face is blushing, it's just that-that. That his body is so perfect! He walks over to me and hugs me from behind, he places his head on my shoulder. His wet hair brushing against my cheek, "please Kacchan, go get changed," I say again.

"Alright, but..." Kacchan pauses. He turns me around in his arms, he leans in and gives me a kiss. "I need that, a nice good morning kiss. Now I'll go get changed so I can enjoy your cooking!"

I sigh as the water finishes boiling, I place the teacups beside the plates. I sit down and wait for Kacchan, he exits his room. He sits down across from me, he starts eating with a smile. "This is wonderful, Izu!" Kacchan enthuses.

Kacchan messes up my hair while continuing to eat, I smile at him and eat the food as well. We ate breakfast in a peaceful silence, once finished Kacchan brings the dishes to the kitchen to wash. I walk over to him and lean on his shoulder, "Can I... wear your clothes for today?" I mumble into his shoulder.

"Yeah, but can't you just go to your apartment to get clothes?" Kacchan points out.

"I could, but I just don't want to go inside my apartment."

Katsuki leaves his attention from the dishes to me, he hugs me closely. "Why? Why don't you want to go to your apartment?" he asks.

"I just feel as though if I go back I'll be reminded of who I use to be..." I mumble to him.

"But Izuku, it might be better to remember who you were when looking at future issues."

I think for a moment, "I guess you're right, but Kacchan can I be a hero like you then?"

"Sorry Izu, it's too late for that."

"Thought so..."

"But you still can be a hero, think about it. There is the police force or fire department, many other ways that you can be a hero."

"So then, can I be a hero... Kacchan?"

"Yes Izuku, you can be a hero."

I smile to myself as Kacchan lets go of me, I go to his room and grab some of his clothes. I go to the bathroom and start the bath for myself, I get undressed and stop the bath. I get in and watch the water overflow and land on the floor. I sink down in the tub watching more water overflow from the tub, it's peaceful, sort of like a waterfall.

I close my eyes, being in the bath really relaxes me and lets my thoughts run free. I should be a police officer, I can use my quirk efficiently in that job. And I can be a hero to some people, I might not have the title hero but I can help people in a different way. "Izuku... Izuku!" Katsuki yells.

I wake up and look up at him, he has fear in his eyes. I reach out and wipe a small tear from below Kacchan's right eye, I also smile at him. "What's wrong, what's with the tears?" I ask him.

"You fell asleep in the bath, you've been in here for almost an hour!"

My eyes widen, "But it feels like it's only been a few minutes."

"Oi, what's gotten into you? You slept for more than twelve hours last night, and now you've fallen asleep in the tub!"

"I don't know!"

Kacchan sighs and grabs a towel, and throws it over top of me. "Dry yourself off then get changed, I'll wait in the living room."

I nod and begin to dry myself off, I was asleep for almost an hour in the tub. What's gotten into me? After all that sleep, I still feel tired, so tired. I get changed into Kacchan's clothes and leave the bathroom, I keep the towel draped over my head as I walk into the living room.

I sit down beside Kacchan with my head lowered, Kacchan places his hand on top of the towel. He then begins to dry my hair for me, I continue to keep my head lowered. Kacchan takes the towel off my head and turns my head to face him, "Izuku, what's been up with you lately?" he asks.

"I'm not sure, but I'm so tired. So very tired," I say.

I lean over and fall onto Kacchan's lap, my eyes close as sleep comes over me once again.

Katsuki's POV
I watch as Izuku falls onto my lap and shuts his eyes while entering a peaceful sleep. What is this? Is he sick? Did he get... drugged? I don't understand, nor does he. I comb through his damp hair, I then pick him up and carry him to the bedroom.

I lay him down and pull the covers over top of him. I place my hand on his forehead, he has a fever. I leave the room and grab a cloth along with a bowl full of cold water. I place the bowel on the nightstand and dip the cloth in the water a couple of times. I ring it out into the bowl and place it gently on Izuku's forehead, I then leave the room.

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