Casually Living Together(Bakudeku)

Chapter 2: An Issue

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Dekus POV
   I'm putting away some of my clothes in my new closet when a knock at the front door sounds. "I'll get it," I shout to Kacchan, who's in his own room doing who knows what.
He comes out anyways while I rush out to open the door. "It's probably the furniture, they'll need us both."
"You're probably right," I agree. I shoot him a wide grin while I unlock the door.
Once I get the door open, I see two women. Both are brunettes, except one has short hair and the other has long hair pulled back into a ponytail. They both light up in a smile when they see me. "Are you Midoriya?" The short haired one asks, looking at a clipboard that most likely held our order info.
"That's me!" I say, with as much radiance as them.
"Perfect! I'm Jade, and this is my sister, Ruby. We'll be helping you today." She responds. She pulls a pen out of her pocket and hands me it with the clipboard. "I just need you to sign here."
"Okay," I say. I do exactly that and hand it back.
Ruby pipes up, just as naturally giddy as her sister, "Oh and by the way, one of your purchases has been delayed due to problems in production. I believe it was the... All Might bed?- yeah it was."
My face falls, "Really? How long will it take?"
Ruby taps her chin in thought. "Probably a few more days in production, and then we won't be able to get it here for another week; we're very busy this time of year."
I go to say something, when Kacchan pops up behind me. "Oi, stupid Deku. Is it the furniture people?"
"Oh, Kacchan! Yeah, it is. This is Jade and Ruby." They wave happily at their introduction. I continue, "I guess that my bed got delayed for another week."
   Kacchan snorts, "Guess you're gonna be sleeping on the couch."
   I huff, exasperated. I turn back to the girls, with a smile back on my face, and say, "Come on in."
   Both girls step inside. Jade looks around and asks, "So where do you want everything?"
   Ruby pipes in, "Before that, we should probably tell you how this'll work. You see, I have a shrinking quirk," she pulls a small couch the size of her hand out of her bag while she talks, "and Jade has a growth quirk. All you have to do is tell us where each thing will go and we'll take care of it. No assembly or muscle required."
   I marvel, "Wow! So you two make the perfect team huh? You compliment each other so well!" They nodded happily.
I lead them to the living room, and then leave the rest to Kacchan and the girls. He shows them where each thing goes. I watch in amazement while Ruby puts things down for Jade to make the perfect size. They work so efficiently, and I can't help but grab my notebook to take notes. Before I know it, they've gotten through the couch and table. The last thing is Kacchan's bed.
Once they finish, I ask, "How do you guys know when to stop to get the right size."
They laugh. In unison they respond, "Lots and lots of practice." I nod vigorously, jotting down more notes.
Kacchan, who is annoyed for some reason, comments, "Still the same old Deku with your dumb notebooks."
"What's that supposed to mean?" I shoot back.
Before we can get into a full on fight, Jade excitedly exclaims, "So I didn't hear wrong earlier! You're the new pro hero, Deku!" Kacchan and I freeze.
Ruby scolds her sister, "Don't be rude. It's none of our business."
"It's alright. I get that a lot. Even when I was still a student, I got a lot of attention." I gesture to Kacchan, "He's Ground Zero too."
Ruby looks at me questioningly, "Are you sure were not being too invasive?" At my nod, she gets as excited as her sister. "I'm that case can we have your autographs?" Jade nods along enthusiastically with her sister's request.
I nod, and Kacchan tsks yet ends up reluctantly complying. We sign a paper for each of them and they leave to go back to work.
   I close the door, and walk back to the living room. It all looks so complete with everything in place. There's still a few boxes to unpack here and there, but most of that is personal items. It really feels like a home now. There's just one thing missing. "Kacchan?" I call out.
"What?" He groans, coming out of the hallway.
"Come here!" I plop down on the couch and pat the spot next to me. I wiggle myself to get comfy and sigh happily. "Furniture is so nice," I mumble. The new cushions are soft and cradling which is a nice change from the hard floors.
I can hear the grin in Kacchan's voice when he says, "Glad you think it's comfy. After all, you're going to be sleeping on it for the next week."
    I groan, "Don't remind me. I want to actually enjoy this for a little bit."
    Katsuki smirks, "So you're saying not to talk about how you're not gonna have a bed. Or how bad your back's gonna hurt after this. Or about how I'll be sleeping soundlessly while you toss and turn on the oh-so-comfy couch."
   I shoot him a glare and ask, "Why are you being so mean?"
   "I'm not being mean. I'm just shoving reality in your face," he explains as if they're two completely different things.
   Grabbing the remote and pushing the power button, I point out, "That's still being mean, Kacchan."
   "Not my fault you're a weakling who can't take it," he mumbles.
   I set the remote down and turn my body to face him. "Oh really? How would you feel if it were you? Are you saying you wouldn't complain at all?" I interrogate.
   Kacchan turns to face me back with an aura of smugness oozing off him. "Of course I wouldn't. I'm not a loser like you."
   Feeling competitive, I challenge, "So you wouldn't have a problem sleeping on the couch and not have your nice comfortable bed?"
   Not backing down, he agrees, "Of course, I wouldn't."
   I have a devious smirk of my own as I say, "Prove it."
   He goes to say something when he stops. He glares, "You're trying to back me into a corner. It won't work, Deku. I don't have to prove shit."
    "So you admit defeat?"
    "No, cause I'm winning. I'm not the one without a bed."
    I huff, resorting to a new tactic. "Speaking of which, you're bed's plenty big. Why don't we just share?"
   Kacchan's demeanor changes and he stands, "Hell no! Like I'd share a bed with a loser like you!"
   "No need to get so defensive. I was joking," I explain.
    "I'm not being defensive! I'm going to go finish unpacking!" He stomps off while I sit dumbfounded.
   What just happened? Kacchan's been acting weird this whole time. I don't understand.
   I sigh. I pick up the remote to begin getting the TV set up and busy myself. The entire time, I'm lost in thought. I finish, and I'm able to get into a random show I find after flipping through a few channels.
Time rolls past in the way that it always does, and another show comes on. Glancing at the clock. I notice that it's almost time for dinner.
I wonder if Kacchan has ordered the sushi yet.
Standing up, a quick stretch relieves my tense joints with a few pops. I venture to Kacchan's room. He hasn't come out since before, so I assume he's still there. I knock on the door even though it's open to announce my presence. When I walk in, I see Kacchan putting a box on the shelf in his closet.
"Hey, Kacchan!" I greet. He doesn't respond or even look at me, so I sit down on his already made bed. Wow, he's been working hard. It seems like everything is already in place. I look around the room, and my eyes land on a framed All Might poster hanging above the bed. I reach out, putting my fingers on the smooth glass. "I remember when you got this for your tenth birthday," I mumble, more to myself than to Kacchan.
"What do you want?"
I jump, turning to see Kacchan now facing me with his arms crossed. "Oh, um, I was just wondering if you've ordered dinner yet?" I stutter out, a little embarrassed for some reason.
"No, I haven't. What kind of sushi do you want?"
   I flop backwards, sprawling myself out on the black comforter. "I don't know. Get me whatever you're having."
   He smirks down at me, "Are you sure you'll be able to handle it? I like things hot." With a smoking finger, he pokes a piece of skin on my stomach that is showing from beneath my shirt.
    I yelp and roll away. He watches in satisfaction as I sit up and rub the spot on my belly. I cross my arms and grumble, "I can handle it."
   He raises an eyebrow, "Really? Okay. Just don't blame me when you die."
    "Die?" I yell, making Kacchan burst into laughter.
    "You're such a nerd!" he exclaims. I huff and lay face down on the bed. I hear each beep as Kacchan dials on his phone. Zoning out, his voice fades. I snuggle myself into his bed and close my eyes. I'm half asleep when Kacchan shouts, "What the hell are you still doing in my room?"
   I guess he's done ordering dinner.
    I roll over and, ignoring his question, say, "Hey, Kacchan. You're bed is really comfy and it's big enough for both of us. Are you sure we can't just share?"
   "Hell no," he answers blankly.
   "But Kacchan.... couches aren't good to sleep on!" I whine.
"Guess it sucks to be you," he responds. He sits down on the edge of the bed without sparing me a glance. I sigh, giving up- for now.
Dinner comes and goes uneventfully. Afterwards, I challenge Kacchan to an Uno game for his bed that night. Which I promptly lose. Best two of three. I win the second game giving me a spark of hope. The third game Kacchan wins, and I am left utterly defeated. The rest of the evening, we mainly keep to ourselves.
The dreaded time for me soon arrives. I drop a bundle of pillows and blankets onto the couch with a disappointed sigh. I can hear Kacchan snicker at my despair. Choosing to ignore him, I arrange the blankets and pillows the way I want them.
"Have fun on the couch, nerd. I'll send my regards from my nice, warm, comfy bed. Goodnight, Deku! Sleep well," He mocks in between snorts of laughter.
I glare at him while he disappears down the hall. "Goodnight, Kacchan!" I yell after him, half sarcastic, half sincere. He makes me angry, but I can't bring myself to be mean. Even if he starts it first.
I begrudgingly walk to the light switch. I purposefully make each step take longer than it needs to be. Turning the lights off, I gradually make my way back to my makeshift couch-bed. I climb under the blankets, and stare into the darkness above me. It's going to be a long night.
   I listen to the noises of the air conditioner and even the shuffling of our neighbors next door while I lie awake. All I need now is a clock ticking to set the whole mood. All the while, I roll and squirm. The couch cushions cause my body to rise and fall unnaturally leaving no options for comfort. Every time I think I'm good, some part of my body cramps. An hour passes like this, making me increasingly frustrated.
    I hear a door rattle open from the end of the hall. Kacchan must have to use the restroom or something. Stupid Kacchan. I bet he's super comfortable in his nice soft bed. I'm so lost in thought, I jump when I see a body standing over me.
   "Oi, Deku. You awake?" Kacchan asks.
   I sit up and respond, "Gosh, you scared me. But yeah. What's the matter?" I rub my tired eyes, and look back up at Kacchan.
    I can't see his expression in the dark, but he says, "Good." Out of no where, he grabs my arm and pulls me up. Before I can even process the situation with my exhausted brain, I'm being dragged down the hall. I can't even form the words to ask what's going on, my mind is working so slow. Kacchan takes me into his room and shuts the door behind him.
   I stare fearfully like a deer caught in headlights as he approaches. Kacchan grabs a fistful of my shirt and throws me onto the bed. Hitting the soft surface with a thud, all the air flees my lungs. My mind is spinning as I'm stilled with shock. Kacchan stares down at me, and I stare back, unsure what to think.
   Then, Kacchan walks to the other side of the bed and climbs in under the blankets to go to sleep. I'm left open-mouthed and wondering what the hell just happened.
   Is this Kacchan's way of saying we can share? Did he feel guilty and is letting me sleep in here to make up for teasing me? Or did he just feel bad for me and took pity on me?
   I look over at Kacchan, but his back is to me. I decide not to ask, but instead just be grateful. I pull the blankets on my side over myself, while I get situated. I smile happily to myself and make a note to myself to thank Kacchan in the morning. Finally, I'm able to drift off into the sweet release of temporary nothingness.

Thanks for reading! I hoped you liked this chapter. I decided to create Ruby and Jade cause I figured they aren't important enough to be actual characters from bnha. They're cool but I don't think we'll be seeing them much at all in the future. Anyways, see you guys next time!