Emote: Bakugo x OC Reader

Chapter 62

I shifted slightly and immediately pain burst through my chest, causing me to let out an involuntary hiss as I waited for the aching feeling to pass. Wincing when I realized that the pain would not simply go away, but had slightly dulled in intensity, I slowly opened my eyes to find that sunlight was filtering through the window by my bed. My head snapped over to find that the space beside me was empty and disappointment settled in like an unwelcome fog. I sighed heavily and then startled when a rustling sound drew my attention to a chair on the other side of the room. My mom must have been sleeping but she was beginning to stretch as she sat up and moved her head from side to side, rubbing the back of her neck.

"Mom?" I said quietly.

"Oh, honey!" She cooed, standing up and rushing to the side of my bed. She slipped one of her hands into mine and squeezed. "How are you feeling?"

"Ah, well, I'm not really sure."

Or rather, I wasn't sure how to even begin talking about the multitude of emotions that were swarming withing me. I was feeling hurt, literally just drowning in a sea of pain as my chest ached every time I drew a breath. Disappointment was really rearing it's head to take the lead though as I considered the empty feeling that had instantly consumed me when I realized Katsuki had left. Confusion was also a top contender because where the hell did he go? And had we really kissed last night and confessed that we liked each other? The thought was terrifying. I was terrified. 

What does that mean? Are we dating now? We didn't really talk about that I guess, but that's what people do after moments like last night, right? Shit, I've literally never dated someone before, is there some sort of protocol?

 "I'm going to grab a nurse, okay?" My mom's voice cut through my thoughts. "You just got really pale and I want to make sure -"

"No!" I said, louder than intended. "No. I'm fine. I mean, it obviously still really hurts." As I spoke, my mom evaluated me closely.

"Still, you seem better today." She said it casually but there was a mischievous smile tugging at her lips. "It might have something to do with that boy being here?"

"Boy?" I squeaked.

Oh God. She knew. She saw it. She kicked him out. They got into a screaming match after she pulled him out of this room by the ear and Katsuki decided he's not going to deal with my crazy family and he left and now it's just going to be awkward between us.

"You should see your face!" My mom unexpectedly burst out laughing as I sat frozen, completely dumbfounded. "Honey, how do you think he got in here?"

The thought had never occurred to me. How had that thought not occurred to me?

"Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't normally condone you sleeping with a boy, but given the current situation we're in, it's not the worst thing in the world that could have happened last night." She had been so light hearted a minute ago but was now staring at my chest where there was sure to be a nasty scar lying in wait beneath the layers of bandaging. Her eyes became glossy and she leaned forward to pull me into a hug. "I'm just so grateful you're okay, y/n."

"Me too," I said, wrapping my arms around her. As she began to pull back I asked, "So did he go home?"

"I don't think so? I wanted to give you two some space when he got here, but not wander too far away so I kept close. I can't tell you how many times I did the same loop around this floor of the hospital before one of the nurses pulled me aside and told me of your indiscretion."

I felt my stomach flop. The thought of someone walking in on us like that made me feel so exposed. Had Katsuki stayed awake or did he fall asleep too? I recalled the immediate feeling of comfort being in his arms and quickly falling into a deep and restful sleep.