It Isn't Easy

Snap (End)

Kirishima's P.O.V

I rushed over to the ruft of ash blonde hair that peeled out from under a large rock.

"Kat..?" I whispered, attempting to shove the rock away.

A pale hand reached past me and the rock began to flake and then to dust, exposing the boy beneath it.

"Hey Ei." He coughed and blood splattered onto his neck and chest, his response was a small grimace.

"Babe I..." I dropped down beside him and noticed the blood-covered stone behind his head and the blood that drenched his shirt.
"Fuck Kat why..."

The blond reached over and gently laced his trembling fingers with mine as he gave me a weak smile.
"'S okay Ei. 'M okay..."

He was far from okay. His voice shook and a pained look lingered behind those beautiful crimson colored eyes.

"You know you can tell me right?" I leaned down and pressed my forehead to his, forgetting about our surroundings.

Bakugou nodded and his breath came out shallow and uneven on my lips.
I tentatively placed a hand on his cheek and kissed him lightly, which he responded to immediately.

The boy kissed me back, it was something sweet and longing, but full of fire and emotion.
Even though it lasted mere seconds, I could feel the pain, the fear, and it was burned in my mind.

"I love you..." He croaked, closing his eyes slowly.

"No Kat wait! Please...wait. You can't just leave me. I-"

"Shush Eijiro, there's nothing you can do now. I glad that we had this time, now say I love you back dumbass." He grumbled.

"Fuck...I love you too." His hand tightened in mine and I kissed him softly once more.

"Now get out there and kick their asses Ei. You've worked so hard for this. I believe in you..." His voice was a whisper.

I rested my head on his shoulder and let out a choked sob, my shoulders shaking.

"Don't be a baby..." He pushed me with probably all the strength he could muster, which barely made me flinch.

His eyelashes fluttered and I saw his pupils dilate and lose focus.
"My time's up-" Katsuki mumbled, taking a shuddering breath.

After that his chest was still.
Those crimson eyes I loved were still open but they looked dull and lonely.

Just how I felt.

The hand in mine slackened and fell limp as warmth left his finger tips.

"Kirishima we need to go!" A girlish voice shouted, and someone grabbed my bicep.

I was pulled to my feet, but I gripped Bakugou's hand tightly in my own, trying to shake the people off.
"You have to let him go..." A soft voice sounded beside me and I closed my eyes.

"Let him go..?"

"Kirishima he's gone, and unless you want to go to prison, we need to leave." I was pulled along once more and this time I allowed it, my feet stumbling to keep up.

The surroundings blurred and voices echoed in my mind, the words unrecognizable.

The hands released me and I fell to my knees, hands out on the ground in front of me.
I felt my eyes begin to sting and I clutched at my chest with one hand.

"Hey kid we're here." Twice squatted down beside me, patting my back.

I shook my head, sitting back on my feet.
"He's gone...I...I should've protected him..."
My voice cracked and arms encircled me. Multiple arms.

I closed my eyes and inhaled sharply, trying to hold back the tears that threatened to fall.
"We have you."

"You can talk to us."

"You're safe."

Kurogiri let go first, drifting a little ways back. Twice followed suit and Toga patted my hair lightly.

"He may be fine but you can still get revenge." A raggedy voice piped up.

"Fuck you Shigaraki." I hissed, keeping my back to him.

"You do know that I was never gonna make you kill him right? I made it seem like that would happen to see how you handled stress and loyalties you fucking moron. You and Bakugou are—were in his case—some of the most valuable members."

I stiffened and spun around, jabbing a finger in his direction.
"What the actual hell? Who does that?"

"The sleep deprived man known as Shigaraki."
Dabi shrugged, leaning against a tree.

Toga giggled quietly and I sighed heavily.
"I guess you are right though... I'm not ready to let his death be in vain." I clenched my fists my sides.

"It's settled, we'll build up our strength again."

Katsuki Bakugou, I refuse to let you die and not get revenge. After everything we've been through, you deserve that much. I hope you're proud of me wherever you are.

I love you.