Emote: Bakugo x OC Reader

Chapter 65

It felt good waking up the next morning in my own bed, sporting my worn sweatpants and an over sized T-shirt. So cozy, I thought as I snuggled further into my comforter. I was surprised that I had slept as well as I did last night given how much rest I got yesterday, coupled with the fact that I was still upset about how Katsuki had left and not contacted me since.

I didn't even want to look at my phone, worried that I would have to endure another pang of disappointment at a screen that indicated no new messages. Staring at the wall, I tried to focus on what I was going to do with my day. My options were limited, given that I couldn't push myself too much. As comfortable as I was right now, there was still a throbbing sensation in my chest that seared through my entire body any time I moved.

I considered Shinso's offer to visit me today, although the idea gave me mixed emotions. Katsuki had heard me, I know that's part of why he was upset. But he was being an asshole about it and his jealousy was unjustified. Shinso had immediately said that he would come to the hospital when I told him what had happened but I made the excuse that I really needed to focus on resting like my mom had said. He seemed to sense the disconnect and didn't push the issue, but he did offer to come visit me at home today. I wanted to see my best friend and yet, I didn't want it to push Katsuki farther away, so I had told him I would let him know today.

Groaning, I furiously rubbed my temples as though it would push out all the shitty thoughts that kept circulating there. Shinso had been my best friend for years and I had honestly never considered what would happen when I actually liked someone. I could see how Katsuki might be insecure, but he has to get over himself. I'm not going to be the one to reach out first.

A rattling sound startled me and I turned over to see that my phone was lit up. Hesitantly, I reached my hand out and grabbed it. I saw Bakugo's name before the screen went black and suddenly my heart was racing. I tried taking a deep breath to steady myself, but it only caused a sharp pain to erupt in my chest.

"Shit!" I hissed, laying a hand over my heart and lying still until the pain subsided.

After a few moments, I took the plunge and opened the message. "Seriously...?"

Bakugo: Are you still at the hospital?

"That's all he fucking says?!" I said, too loudly, and my hand shot up to cover my mouth. 

I'm not answering him. If he doesn't have the decency to even acknowledge what happened yesterday, I'm going to ignore him until he does.

After a few minutes I felt my resolve start to slip away. Maybe he wants to know so that he can come visit me and talk about it in person...but he should really be able to say that in the first place. Why did I choose someone so incredibly dense to develop feelings for? Idiot...

I impulsively began typing and pressed send before I had a chance to over analyze.

Y/n: What if I am?

Eh, it's a bit testy, but I didn't have to wait long before his reply came.

Bakugo: Then I'll come visit you now, stupid!!!

I sat up quickly and Kiko, who had been curled up at the foot of my bed, lifted her head. Her curious eyes regarded me for a moment before she determined that she was uninterested and laid back down.

Y/n: No, I'm at home. I got discharged last night.

I watched as the three dots pulsed along the screen, indicating that he was typing his reply. The anticipation that had been building evaporated as the dots disappeared and no message came. My irritation built over the next few minutes as I stared at the screen and nothing happened. I was about to furiously type something else when the dots began dancing across the screen again.