𝒞𝒽𝓇𝒾𝓈𝓉𝓂𝒶𝓈 𝒜𝓁𝑜𝓃𝑒 | 𝒜 𝒯𝑜𝒹𝑜𝐵𝒶𝓀𝓊 𝒮𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 |

| Chapter 20 |

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As everyone got ready to go to the tree lighting Shoto and Katsuki were already ready. They had everything they needed and were sitting in the common room. Katsuki felt a bit drowsy and tried his hardest to keep his eyes open. Shoto looked down and noticed how he kept nodding off and he smiled to himself. Running his fingers through his hair he whispers into Katsuki's ear  "Go ahead and fall asleep, love. I'll wake you once we get there."

Katsuki's head was rested on Shoto's chest. The dual haired male's heartbeat strong and echoing throughout Katsuki's ears. The sound of Shoto's heartbeat was oddly soothing. He could hear the slow intake of oxygen that Shoto took when he needed it and the slow exhale of oxygen. His eyes slowly closed once more and the slumbers of sleep took him. Shoto hummed out a small tune to a Christmas song. He smiled as he hummed and looked at the tree that was lit and the presents underneath it. Though the two did go Christmas shopping together the rest of the class decided to go and but their own presents to give to every single person.

One by one each student came down and gathered in the common room. The first two people who came down were Izuku and Eijiro. When they noticed Shoto humming the small Christmas tune and looking at the Christmas tree the two stopped and listened. "Are you gonna keep staring and listening or are you gonna come sit down and wait for the others with us?" Shoto asked. The two jumped and sheepishly made their way to the couch.

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Soon everyone was in the common rooms and they were all ready to go. Shoto gently picked up his boyfriend and let him sleep as they walked to the bus station. Despite the sounds of cars rushing past and the chattering of people all around the group the blonde managed to sleep through it all. The sounds of the city echoed throughout every single student's ears and it gave them this sense of comfort for some reason. Maybe it was because of the fact that for once there wasn't any chaos being risen anywhere in the town or perhaps it was because for the first time in what feels like forever the stress that they're all under is lifted from their shoulders.

Turning to the four other people that were walking beside her, them being Momo, Izuku, Kaminari, Ochako, and Sero she said "This Christmas is gonna be great. I can feel it." Izuku giggled a bit and looked at his bubblegum haired friend and responded with "Oh yeah? Why's that?"

"Because not only are the two strongest people in our class doing activities together and celebrating Christmas with us but our family is getting stronger too. I mean we've all gone through hell and back and despite everything here we are! We're all having an awesome time. Todoroki and Bakugo finally got together after the whole class has had to watch as their crushes began to grow as more than a crush and we all have our people. Not to mention for once in probably I wanna say a year the villains haven't been as active." Mina said excitedly.

"Yeah, I guess you're right." Momo whispered.

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Getting on the bus the group got their seats and talked to each other. Bakugo ended up getting on Shoto's lap and Mina, Kaminari, and Kirishima all took pictures while Sero tried to stop them because they knew when he woke up they'd be blown up. About halfway through the trip to the lights, Bakugo stirred and began to wake up. "Well good morning, sleeping beauty." Mina teased. Bakugo was not one who liked teasing when he woke up. Groaning he flips her off before turning to his boyfriend and smiling. Todoroki did the same and asked, "How was your nap?"

"It was nice. You didn't carry me the whole damn time did you?" Katsuki asked. Kaminari but in and said "He sure did your majesty. He carried you like the bad bitch you are." He looked up to see the electric blonde resting his head on the back of their seat. He could feel a laugh rumble in his throat and he couldn't help but let it out. "Hey, at least I look good when I sleep. Unlike some Pikachu who looks like he's dying." Katsuki retorted. Kaminari faked offense and put a hand on his chest dramatically. "Ah! You've killed me! I sha-" he got cut off by Shinso pulling by his waist to sit his ass down.

"All right Shakesphere sit your ass down before we have to take you to the ER." Shinso said chuckling. "I am not that clumsy!" Kaminari shot back. "Oh really? You can't seem to walk on dry fucking land without tripping or stubbing a toe or y'know almost dying." Bakugo pointed out. "I can't help it! I get the clumsiness from my dad! And by the way you angry pomeranian at least I look graceful when I fall!" Kaminari yelled before plopping himself down onto Sero's lap to pout. "Sure you do, sweets." Shinso whispered.

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Getting off the bus they all said thank you to the driver and put some tips in the tip jar before making their way to the square. "Do we wanna split up and then all meet up back here around 7:30?" Mina asked. Everyone agreed and they all went their separate ways. Some going to the different clothing shops that were open, or to the many bakeries as well. Shoto and Katsuki settled on going into the coffee shop that was just calling their name.

In the small display window, it held a matcha raindrop cake along with some amazing looking Yakuyoke Manju buns (setsubun) and Karukan Manju buns. But right next to those delicious looking sweets were small plates of Tou Manju. A tasty sweet that has red bean paste wrapped in a sponge-cake like crust. Walking into the small shop they are greeted by an enthusiastic elderly woman. Her glasses being held by a beaded chain and her hair being tied into a bun. "What can I get you two boys?" she asked. "We're not sure. We're wondering if you could help us out." Katsuki said politely.

"Oh! I'd love to. One of my favorite things to have during a cold night like this is a cup of Amazake with a warm Karukan Manju bun." she responded. "We'll get that then." Shoto said pulling out his wallet. "Nope. You don't get to pay since you paid for dinner on our last date." Katsuki said gripping his wrist. She looked at the two young boys who playfully argued about who paid. "It's on the house." she said with a bright smile on her face. "Wha-No. You've probably worked hard in the back and we do-" the women cut the panicking Shoto off "It's on the house. Although I have worked hard in that kitchen being able to see a couple argue on who's paying and asking for my opinion on the food I make is something I'm grateful for. Plus it's the holidays." she told them.

"Thank you then. Happy holidays, ma'am." Katsuki said bowing. "Oh, no need for that. Here you go, boys. Enjoy! If you need anything else let me know." she said handing them their drinks and food.

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I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Sorry for not posting much I've been busy. Happy holidays everyone and a happy new year.

This is unedited btw.

Stay safe and be careful out there.