Learning To Love Again (Bakugou X Reader)

Something Else

(Bakugou pov)

We are currently in the middle of class. I can't stop staring at her. The way she tucks her hair behind her ear every now and then, getting frustrated when it would fall. How she bit her lip when she got confused. She would sit back every now and then to I've her brain a break. If you couldn't tell. It's right in the middle of a test. I was still staring at her. I slightly jumped when she turned her head to look at me. They had seperated us earlier in the year because we would mess around so now she was on the other side of the room, a row ahead. She smiled and shook her head as she caught me staring. She took out her phone and hid it under her desk as she messaged me.

Weirdo: Oi stalker. Like what you see? ;)

Stalker bf: Tch. Way better than this damn test

Weirdo: Mhm. Have you done anything?

Stalker bf: Yes.

Weirdo: Ok. As much as I like you staring at me, We have to get this done before the final bell unless you wanna stay after!

Stalker bf: See you after class fuckin' weirdo.

Weirdo: <3

I smirked at the text before turning my phone off and continuing my test. Y/n had finished her test and the roles had switched. She had put her head down and was staring at me as I worked. The test was generally easy but it was really annoying to focus on. We're in Mathematics and it sucks. I had just finished my last question before, "Pencil's down everyone. The test is now over." Cementos said. We closed the books and Iida had come and collected them, bringing them to the front. Everyone got up and started getting there things together. Which of course pissed the sensei off but there was nothing else to do so he just let it happen. I shoved my phone in my pocket and swung my bag over my shoulder. I went over to her desk and leaned against it. "Hey." I grunted. "Hey stalker." She smiled at me as she slid her books into her pouch. "I'm taking you somewhere on Saturday." I said. "So don't make any plans." I said. She nodded in approval. "Can I ask where?" She cocked a brow. "Nope." I smirked. She huffed. "Rude." She said. Raccoon eyes came over to the desk in the middle of our conversation. I scowled. "The hell do you want raccoon eyes?" I said as she walked beside Y/n. "Just came to check in on my otp!" She smiled. Y/n rolled her eyes. Mina chuckled. "So~ Y/n. You coming to the beach party?" She asked. Y/n smiled and nodded. "So, it's no longer just the Bakusquad. The whole class kinda heard about it and wants to come." She explained hoping not to piss us off. Y/n sulked a bit. "Minaaaa~ You know I hate crowds!" She protested. "Oh come on. You sit in a room for 7 hours, 5 out of 7 days, with this crowd! And, it's a private beach access. Only a couple people know about it so we should be alone." She reassured her. "Katsuki. You still going?" She looked at me with desperation. The look on Mina's face when she said that was priceless. "K-k-KATSUKI?!" She squealed. She jumped in a fit of squeals. Y/n had covered her mouth, her eyes wide, only just realizing that she had let it slip. Mina was basically dying while we stood there unamused. She finally got herself under control. "You guys are finally dating after so long!?" She asked. We just sent annoyed stares her way. Good thing she screamed that after everybody had left. We didn't say a word. "See you tomorrow Mina." She said as she grabbed her bag. We both walked out and left an extremely disappointed Mina. We got outside the building. We walked to school that day. I met her in the intersection between our roads to pick her up that morning. (The day after they told his mom) She grabbed my hand gently, intertwining our fingers. I smiled as I gently squeezed her hand. She looked up at me and smiled back. "You're cute when you smile." She said. "I'm not fucking cute. I'm badass." I retorted. "Badasses don't say that." She chuckled. We walked in a comfortable silence. Fighter had gotten big since our first sleepover. He was a little over halfway full-grown. We haven't had anymore run-in's with his 'quirk' yet but we were scared of it happening soon. If he got bigger than a full grown wolf in his first transformation, what would he look like now? He was even more protective over us now that we were over at each other's houses most the time. She even brought him over to my house some times when she would stay over. Although it wasn't often because of his 'quirk'. Y/n was really close with the dog and it was really cute but at the same time, I was jealous. We walked and I was watching her as the sun highlighted her features. She looked like a fucking angel. Without thinking, I pulled her to face me before crashing my lips against hers passionately. She jumped a bit but wrapped her arms around my neck and returned it. She had a sweet taste that you could crave for days. The way she moved her mouth against mine was fucking magical. Her hand made it's way onto my cheek. She rubbed her thumb over my jawline. I grunted. My hand was around her waist as I pulled her closer. She was running her other hand through my hair. It was a harmless kiss. No intentions or lust. Just passion all built up into one action. It spoke a thousand words. We finally broke apart, gasping for air. Our foreheads pressed together as we regained our lost breath. "That...was..." "Amazing..." I finished for her. She chuckled breathlessly. She gently ran her hands through my hair. I purred at the sensation. "Who the hell taught you to kiss?" He asked. I cocked a brow. "Nobody. Why? Am I that bad?!" She started to panic. "No you idiot. You're fucking amazing." It was silent for a second. I rethought what she said. "Wait! I was your first kiss?!" I asked. She nodded. I smirked a bit until realization dawned on me once again. "What about your ex? You guys never kissed?" I asked confused. "No. He would try things but he never actually kissed me. He just kind of tried to get straight to the point if you get my drift." She scratched the back. I frowned at her words. "Aw Katsuki. I'm fine." She smiled at me as she saw my face turn to one of sadness. The thought of someone doing something so cruel to her made me want to protect her even more. I looked off to the side as my thoughts took over every bit of my head. What if she wasn't ready for a relationship and said yes out of pity? What is she doesn't trust me? What if she thinks I'll do what he did? I thought to myself. "I know exactly what your thinking. Stop thinking it. I trust you and I know you would never hurt me intentionally." She smiled sympathetically as she caressed my cheek. I leaned into her touch. Her smile widened. She shifted and wrapped her arms around my torso, burying her face in my chest. I wrapped my arms around her and nuzzled my nose at the top of her head, planting a small kiss. She smiled against my chest. "Well well. What do we have here?" I heard a familiar voice. My heart sank and anger rose into my eyes. She jumped. I let her go and pushed her behind me, snarling at the male before me. "Now now. No need to get fiesty." He threw his hands in the air. "I'm just here to talk." He had a shit eating grin plastered onto his face. Her ex. "You're supposed to be locked up you shit bag!" I shouted at him making a few people stare our way. "Not so loud. I got out on bail. I didn't create a serious offence so it was easy to get somebody to help out." He brought his hands back to his sides. "I am trying to help you. That bitch is crazy!" He pointed to y/n. "YOU DON'T KNOW SHIT! YOU TRIED TO RAPE HER! FUCKING VERMIN LIKE YOU SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO WALK THE EARTH!" I yelled. Venom dripped from my voice as I said the words. "Oh? Vermin like me? The things she did don't even compare to rape!" He furrowed his brows as his grin widened. "I don't give a fuck! Leave now or I will make sure you go to hell!" I shouted. People started hiding their children and gathering around to watch the scene unfold. "Well. Now that we have an audience. I can expose this psychopath to the world so everyone knows what there next 'hero' will be like!" He threw his hands up. "Better yet, it's not my story to tell. Why don't you tell it? Ciphen." He said as he peered at y/n. She stepped foreward. That bastard was using his quirk on her. "When I was 7. I used my quirk, Cipher, To cipher the energy from helpless individuals for my parents to sell. After they were sold, they would get rations of food and water until their owner came for them. If they didn't show up, they were killed. I would suck the life out of them little by little until they were lifeless. When I was 10. My parents gave me jobs. They told me to go to a certain place in town and deliver drugs to thugs and rapists. Some of them would try to rape me but my quirk came in handy. Anyone that laid a finger on me died instantly with a touch of my hand." She explained unwillingly. My mind raced. What the hell is going on. There has to be more to it. My y/n would never so anything like that. She is too nice an- "Now do you see?! She is the trash that this world need to be rid of!!" He yelled, getting appraisal from the crowd. The quirk wore off and she stood there in shock. I didn't move. I was extremely fazed by the words. I didn't believe any of it. There has to be more than that to it. She slowly turned to look at me. Her face drowned by fear. her eyes glazed over with tears threatening to spill over her waterline. I couldn't move. My body was locked in place as I tried to figure out what to do. My fight or flight was going insane. The crowd was cheering the trash on. He stood there looking proud of  himself. I grabbed y/n and pulled her to my chest. "Y/n. I will not let these people hurt you." I whispered to her. She just stood there. She couldn't comprehend this. "Aw. Look at this. Is this really what you want your future protectors to be like? Having a past like that?!" He tried to amp up the crowd. I growled at him. The crowd boo'd and groaned. "You sick bastard! Are you guys really going to believe a RAPIST!!! Over a helpless highschool girl?! You are all fucking sick! What makes you think he couldn't have made her leave out the details? You know! The parts where she was probably forced or bribed to! You are all just heartless monsters to believe the shit you hear spewing from this fuck-wad's mouth!" I yelled at them. I took y/n and turned her to face me. I put her hands over my shoulders and picked her up, wrapping her thighs around my waist. "Y/n. Hold on." I instructed. She did as she was told. She hid her face into the crook of my neck, letting out muffled sobs. "Shh. I know baby." I tried to sooth her. "Hasta Leggo fuckin' Satan spawns!" I shouted as I moved my hands behind me, letting my explosions propel us into the air. She kept her face buried as she cried. "They're gone. You're safe now." I said over the explosions. I got us far enough away so they couldn't find us. We stopped in a forest. I carried her by a tree and sat down, her still sitting on my lap. I ran my hand up and down her back and she cried. "Follow my breathing Y/n/n." I said gently as I inhaled and exhaled slowly. She started following but just broke down into sobs again. "I know babe. Just breath with me. We can figure out the other stuff later." I whispered reassuringly. She shifted to lay her head on my chest, listening to my heartbeat. I held her close and continued my breathing. She started to calm down at the sound of my heartbeat. "There you go. I told you I wouldn't let them hurt you." I said calmly as I stroked her hair, knowing it calmed her down. Her breathing was better with the occasional sniffle. She relaxed and shifted back up to hug me. I immediately put my arms around her, returning the hug. "I understand if you hate me." She said in a monotone, emotionless voice. My heart sank at the demeaning words. "I could never fucking hate you. I know there is more to the damn story. I know you'll tell me when you're ready." I said into her ear. She tightened her grip and kissed my shoulder gently before snuggling back into it. "Once you calm down a bit, let's call the hag to come get us. You're staying with me until Mia get's back from the states." I said. My voice was protective but loving. She nodded in response as she melted into my embrace. Her soft breathing in my ear soothed me. It was one of the most relaxing things. Sadly, this meant that we needed to call my mom. I didn't want to disturb her peaceful state. She was so busy all the time. Constantly training and studying for the sports festival and upcoming exams. Not to mention everything that keeps going wrong. She hasn't had the chance to sleep unless I am around. But I haven't been able to because of her being so busy. Plus work. She really enjoys it but it's all taking a toll on her. Her boss agreed to give us both the light shift because of our schooling but even that wasn't enough. She still had to work to pay school expenses which my mom offered to help her with and rent for her apartment which Mia left her to pay while she was gone. I can't stand watching her suffer anymore so I'm going to get her next semester paid off. That way she doesn't have to pick up a bunch of extra shifts. I will help her with rent and studying and hopefully that will take a lot off her plate. The one thing I can't fix is the only thing stopping her from feeling completely safe. Him. I kissed the side of her head and gently grabbed her phone out of her pocket, pulling up my mom's contact. I quickly messaged her and told her where we were and to come pick us up. She saw it and responded 'Okay? Why?' I told her I would explain later. She sent a thumbs up emoji. I turned off the phone and laid it beside me. I put my arms back around her. She hummed in satisfaction. I felt her slowly slip into unconsciousness. Her body was relaxed and her breathing was calm next to my ear. She seemed like she could finally breathe. That bastard probably put so much pressure on her. She seemed so broken when I first met her. Of course I would never admit it but something inside me just clicked. I felt like it was my job to protect her. After so much pain, I want to be her happiness. She always seemed like she was drowning. Like she was under everything and trying so hard to get to the surface before she runs out of air. She didn't have much fight power left when I found her. Now, she is slowly slipping back and I hate myself for letting it happen. I laid my head on her shoulder and closed my eyes, fighting back a few tears. It was like watching my heart be ripped from my chest. To see her so stressed and hurt. To see her cry so desperately like that. Like a silent call for help. All I wanted was to see her happy smile right now. One with no lingering pain. Before I knew it, there was a car horn by the high way. I gently got up, picking up the phone and being careful not to drop y/n. I held under her thighs to keep her steady. He face was still nuzzled into my shoulder as I carried her. I opened the car door and saw my mom. She looked worried. "What happened?!" She asked as she stared worriedly at the sleeping girl on me. "She is just sleeping. She is extremely stressed and she needs to rest. I need to stop by her apartment to grab Fighter. They are staying at the house until Mia get's back. I don't trust leaving her alone like that." I said as I rubbed her back, almost immediately putting her back to sleep. My mom nodded. She headed for the apartment. On the way, I felt her start to shake. She was whimpering and tears started falling from her e/c orbs. Her breathing staggered. My mom looked in the mirror worriedly. I gently shook her. She gasped as she woke up, her breath was insanely unstable. I hugged her tight to me. She sobbed. "Katsuki. Make it stop. Please make it stop!" She pleaded as she fisted at my shirt, desperate to hold something. "Okay babe. It's okay. What's going on?" I tried to stay calm. "He is in my freaking head all the time. I can't get rid of him. He is always there!" She panicked. My heart broke. I tried to wipe away the tears but there was so much. "Y/n/n. Listen to my voice okay. This is gonna be some sappy shit so remember it okay?" I said as I stroked her hair. I went by her ear and whispered so my mom wouldn't hear. "You are everything to me. I need you to stay strong for me. I'm not good at this whole comfort thing but I can't stand to see you so upset. He will never touch you again. I just need you to trust me on that. K?" I said gently. She was still freaking out. I turned her a bit so she was sitting sideways across my lap, head laying on my shoulder, forehead against my jaw. I took my hand and raised it up a bit away from her face. I made tiny crackles in my hand. She watched it carefully. She reached up and cupped her hand under mine. A small smile made it's way onto her face. She calmed down at the sight. After she calmed down, I stopped the crackles and turned my hand over to intertwine with hers gently. "See. It's only me here. As long as I'm here, you don't need to worry. I will never leave you." I said as I kissed the back of her hand. She wrapped her arms around my neck and snuggled up to me. I nuzzled into her as well, inhaling her amazing scent.