Depressed Bakugo tries to hide his secret. However, things never go his way. Word Count Total: 134, 990

Bakugou hesitated for a moment, then shook my hand, his grip firm yet gentle. "Bakugou Katsuki," He said. "Shoto Todoroki." he muttered my name, as if testing how it felt on his tongue after so long. And with that simple exchange, in the heart of UA's bustling cafeteria, our love story began anew. No longer bound by the shadows of our past, we now had the chance to create a brighter future together. *Todobaku and Izuocha *no quirks **The art does not belong to me. Credits to the artist. disclaimer: I don't own any of this character.

**"Fleeting Bonds" - Book One Description** When Shoto enters a new school, he unexpectedly finds himself drawn to the enigmatic Bakugou, a boy burdened by past mistakes and a devastating secret. As their bond deepens, the two, along with their close friends Uraraka and Midoriya, confront painful truths, face personal demons, and grapple with the unpredictability of fate. Amidst laughter, tears, and unexpected twists, they learn the fragility of life and the unbreakable nature of true bonds. But as Shoto finds out, some endings are just the beginning of new stories. *no quirks **The art does not belong to me. Credits to the artist. disclaimer: I don't own any of this character.