The Truth (kiribaku)

Chapter 5

Bakugou's POV

The hallways are full of students who are trying to find their classes. We are trying to zigzag with Kirishima through the crowd. There is a lot of noise everywhere and people are pushing. Kirishima goes ahead and soon he disappears into the human sea. Where did he go? I try to continue my journey while looking for Kirishima's red hair.

After a short search, I notice a red-haired person slipping past people.

"Bakugou!" Kirishima sighs as he finds me and grabs my hand. In a small panic, I try to take my hand off. Someone could see! But Kirishima only tightens his grip, not letting go.

"Bakugou, this way you will no longer get lost," Kirishima smiles and begins to pull me towards the class. I accept my destiny and let Kiri lead me. Well, luckily there are so many people here that they probably won't notice us. Soon there are fewer and fewer people and it gets easier to move around. We walk past full classes still hand in hand. Kirishima would no longer have to hold my hand. I no longer get lost because there are fewer people.

But Kirishima doesn't let go. I don't want to make a big deal out of this so I let it be. We walk in front of the sliding door of our class and Kirishima opens the door.

"Oi oi, Kirishima," I try to whisper to the boy. Let go already!

But Kirishima doesn't seem to be listening. Oh no.

Kirishima pulls me into class, not caring about the stares of others. I look at the floor because I don't want to show my red face. We head to the back of the class and Kirishima finally lets go of my hand. The class is quiet.

Kirishima, you idiot!

I sigh and bury my head in my hands. Soon the class starts talking normally again and I hear Kaminari talking to Kirishima. Kaminari asks all sorts of questions about why we were holding hands or something. I don't really listen. And when will this quirk calm down? I don't want to speak just the truth forever.

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I walk towards my room. The school day is over.

Finally!

Kirishima has not said or done anything to me after the lunch.

Hmm... maybe it wasn't love but more like friendly affection.

Yeah.

Kirishima is the closest friend I've had since Deku, so maybe I just like him very much as a friend. And maybe friends hold hands. Maybe that's normal, because why else would Kiri have held my hand. Everything is just so weird and I can't think clearly. Maybe a little nap will help me calm down.

I open the door of my room and step inside. I sigh heavily and throw my bag on a chair. I loosen my tie and take my school uniform off. I take a black top and shorts from my bed and dress in them. I fall on my bed and close my eyes. This has been a difficult day. Not so much physically, but maybe mentally. My heart has never beaten so much as it did today.

I turn restlessly for a moment trying to get some sleep.

Inhale.

And... exhale.

Everything will be fine.

..

"Bakugou!" Kirishima knocks on the door and rushes in. I get a small fright and glare angrily at Kirishima.

"If you knock then give me time to respond!" I scream angrily and throw a pillow at the red-haired tadpole.

"Sorry Bakugou," Kirishima laughs and peeks behind my pillow.