It Isn't Easy

Scream (Chapter 12)

Bakugo's P.O.V

We both fell silent, our eyes locked as we searched for something, anything, that told us we were wrong.

We both came up with nothing.

"Kirishima why-"

"Why didn't you fucking tell me!" He screamed, his voice cracking as he began to pace.

"Kiri-"

"No, shit the fuck up Bakugou! Listen to me for a damn second! We could've worked through this shit together but noooo, you had to fucking break up with me and not tell me. What the hell dude! I trusted you and you broke me. I'm not an object you can just through away, I have fucking feelings too! I was here for you the whole time and you still didn't open up. Why? Why am I not good enough for you?" The red head's voice rise steadily as time went up and he ended in a shout, spinning on his heel to give me an accusing glare.

I put my hands up in surrender, looking down at my shoes.
"I was scared. I'm a wussy who didn't want to tell you because I was worried that I'd hurt you, which was exactly what I did without meaning to. I'm sorry Kirishima, and words can't make up for my actions."

"Just get you ass over here and kiss me! I need some form of comfort right now and you broke up with me for a bullshit reason."

I did as he said, but rather timidly, refusing to look up as I approached him.

He grabbed a fistful if my shirt and pulled me closer, his other hand coming to a rest on my hip.

Leaning forward, I pressed my mouth gently to his and put everything I had into that kiss. All that pain, the longing, the worry, everything from the last twenty four hours was poured into one measly action, but that action spoke louder than a thousand words could.

We both knew that.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled back, pecking him softly repeatedly instead of actually kissing him. His frustration grew from my teasing and he placed a hand on the back of my neck, pulling me back in for another kiss.

"Eijiro...'m sorry for not telling you." I sighed softly, pulling away and leaning my forehead against his.

"I know Katsuki, I know."
He began to pet my hair and I clutched his shirt, inhaling the familiar scent of him.

"What're we supposed to do now?" I asked quietly, mumbling against the skin on his shoulder as I moved to hug him.

He shivered lightly and sighed, drawing small circles comfortingly on my back.
"I don't know Katsuki."

A vibration alerted me that someone had texted and I pulled the device from my pocket. Handy Guy read the contact name and I chuckled softly, which caused Eijiro to grin.

HG: Get your ass back here right now. We need you and Kirishima to help us with something

Me: Fucking christ, we'll be there in like forty minutes.

I laced my fingers through Eijiro's and led him back to the car, sliding my phone into my pocket.

"What's up Bakugou?" He asked quietly.

"I don't fucking know. Shigaraki wants us back at HQ for some shit." I shrugged in response.

"Alright."

We sat in the car and I started it, getting us away from the curb and turning around so we could head back into the city looming in the distance.

"It's probably nothing, relax Bakubae." He reached over and rested a hand on my thigh, smiling slightly.

I hadn't realized that I was so tense, clutching the steering wheel so hard my knuckles were white. At his touch I calmed almost immediately, exhaling softly.

"See? We'll be fine." Eijiro leaned across the center console and pecked my cheek, settling back into his seat afterward.

I nodded and kept my eyes fixed on the road.

The car ride was peaceful, we didn't talk mich and Ei just hummed to the music playing quietly.

Internally though, I was wreck. My nerves were all wack and I had panic rising in my throat. Why did it seem like Shigaraki was hurried? Like something bad was happening.

"How about we park here and walk the rest of the way?" The red head beside me suggested, pointing to a small parking lot.

I nodded and parked there, locking the car as soon as both of us had exited.
"Why'd you want to walk?"

"Well you're really tense so I figured maybe it'll help you calm your nerves and we could talk or something." He responded, taking my hand in his own.

"Oh." I breathed, narrowing my eyes.
He could read me like a book.

Kirishima stopped and turned to look at me for a moment, concern clear in his scarlet eyes. I looked over at him and he kissed me lightly, tugging me forward.

"Chill Kat, we're gonna be fine."

"You're probably right." I inhaled and looked down at the sidewalk.

"'Course I am!" He teased, nudging my shoulder with his own.

I rolled my eyes and laughed quietly.
"Shut up moron."

"You know you love me."

"Hm....maybe."

A playfully offended look entered his features and he gasped, smacking my shoulder with his free hand.
"Whatever! We both know it's true."

"Alright alright you win! I love you too Shitty Hair."

"I knew it!" He threw his hands up in the air, causing the hand that was locked with his to go up too.

The building came into view and Kirishima fell silent, his eyes searching for something.

A gasp escaped his lips and he stopped moving, his face paling and his hand trembling in mine.

"What's wrong Ei?"

"Bakugou look..." He used his free hand to point.

That's when I saw it.

"Fuck," I hissed, pulling him forward.

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Alright so a shorter chapter than usual but I'll be working on it more considering there's only two more chapters after this.