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Izuku has planned for a while now to visit Ochako at her new workplace but never really had the chance to. Studying and working at the same time turned out to be much more stressful and time consuming than he thought. But this friday he didn't need to go the work (he worked as a waiter in a restaurant most evenings) and finished studying early. It was around 9pm at the moment and he planned to pick up Ochako after her shift anyways (at 11pm) to do a sleep-over, so this was the perfect chance to surprise her mid shift.
"Welcome to 'Coffee Xplosion' or whatever", he hears once he enters the café, "Come over to this counter and I'll be pleased to serve you."
He can hear the irony in the others voice. Slightly smiling at this grumpiness he steps towards said counter, eyes the menu and then the barista. Freezing just shortly before bringing his attention back to the menu.
'This must be the colleague Ochako talked about!', he thinks, 'Oh my god, he actually is really hot. Did Ochako mention that he wears glasses? The spiky hair? The eyeliner making his red eyes look fierce and sharp? Ochako knows me too well - he is exactly my type! Should I start flirting? I should take my chance right? It's not like-'
"Could you stop that mumbling and hurry the fuck up so I can take your order?", he hears that handsome voice again.
He started mumbling again, but it's fine. He decided that he would definitely take his chance and flirt even though he couldn't handle it most times. Getting too shy too fast way too often. He looks up at the barista again. Eyeing his face and then his body shamelessly with a little smile on his lips. Meeting the eyes of the barista afterwards.
"Can you make a freestyle drink for me?", he starts while not breaking the eye-contact.
The barista scoffs.
"Of fucking course I can do that", he answers, meeting Izuku with the same energy, "Want it to be a surprise?"
"Just make sure it's hot and strong", he answers leaning towards him just slightly.
Izuku notices the smirk on his face before turning around to make his coffee. He couldn't help but smile slightly as he watches how the blond makes his order. Deciding to sit down at the counter on a barstool to hopefully start a conversation with this handsome man. Eyeing the man up and down again now that he had turned around, Izuku notices how ripped this man must be. Broad shoulders. Tiny waist. Muscular arms.
"Caramel macchiato with two shots of espresso", he is told after a while.
Drink being slid towards him while the barista is still holding onto the cup.
"Figured you'd like something a little sweet with something this strong", he says smirking at him while eyeing him up and down just like Izuku did before.
"Thank you", he says.
Reaching for the cup and taking it out of the barista's hand. Not without gliding his fingers over the other's before taking a sip. Smiling at him.
"Is Ochako here?", Izuku asks.
The barista shifts slightly in his stance while his eyes aren't leaving Izuku's face. Izuku not really being able to recognize what that look means.
"Round face? Yeah, she's on break right now. She's your girlfriend?", he asks seeming taken aback.
"No, just a friend", he answers, "I'm single", he adds afterwards noticing the lip corners of the blond lift slightly in response.
"How old are you then?", he gets asked while the barista leans on top of the counter, slightly towards him.
"Why, want to ask me out on a date?", Izuku teases him, receiving a scoff back.
"I'm 22, you?", he answers after a while of just staring at each other.
"26, why? Want to ask me out on a date?", he answers mockingly while he smiles barely enough to see that he is not actually being mean towards him.
"If you tell me your name first, I'll take you out on a date, sure", he responds while playing around with his fingers at the cup, "If you persist", he adds amused.
"As if I would let anyone take me out on a date", he watches Izuku's face before continuing, "I'll take you out on a date though. You're quite cute."
"I know, thank you", he responds cockily, "So your name?"
"Katsuki. Bakugou Katsuki", he answers smirking.
"So you're Bakugou-san. Ochako's boss, right?"
"I am indeed. You're cute and smart like it seems, you already look like a fucking nerd", Katsuki states.
He grins while looking around the shop occasionally to make sure that there are no other customers he needs to serve at the moment.
"Is there something wrong with me being a nerd?", Izuku asks.
"Not at all. You might not believe it, but I used to be called a nerd too."
Katsuki smiles at him slightly.
"Oh really? Heroes as well?"
This time Katsuki nods and wants to say something before getting interrupted by someone entering the café.
"I'll be back in a second", he says softly before directing his attention to the new customer.
Izuku watches him. He talks ruder to this customer than to him. He seems more tense. He doesn't smile. He just turns around, makes the coffee, gives it to the customer, collects the money. Izuku can't help but stare at how Katsuki's hands move so elegantly. God, he didn't know he had a thing for hands, or arms.
But just as Katsuki wants to turn his attention back to Izuku, groups of new customers enter. He lets out a quiet curse before taking their orders.
"Izuku, what you're doing here so early?", a high voice pulls him out of his day-dreaming.
He looks up to see Ochako coming out of a room that door reads 'Only employees. Do not enter'.
"I figured I could surprise you", he answers.
Smiling as he sees how happy this seems to make his best-friend.
"Round-face, don't just talk! Help with these fucking orders instead", Katsuki shouts, "Where the fuck is Shitty-hair anyways?!"
Ochako excuses herself with a quick smile before going over to the other end of the counter to help Katsuki.
"He went to the bathroom, sir, he'll be back in a second", she tells him while steaming milk.
"He better hurry - I have to go to the office after these orders!", Katsuki keeps complaining.
Making Izuku smile as he continues to listen to their back-and-forths while sipping at his coffee.
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"Phew, that was quite a huge order. I'm glad my break was over right then. Bakugou-san seemed more than stressed", Ochako starts once she is sure that Katsuki left for the office somewhere in the back of the shop.
"Don't let him hear that", a red-haired co-worker says, "you don't wanne be fired."
He smiles brightly at both of them while Ochako and the red-head slowly start to clean the bar and working space.
"Oh yeah, this is Kirishima Eijirou", Ochako quickly introduces them, "And this my best-friend Midoriya Izuku."
"Hi, just Eijirou is fine, nice to meet you."
"Nice to meet you too, you can just call me Izuku as well", he smiles back with the same energy.
Eijirou seems really nice even though be might seem a little scary at the beginning. Tall, huge muscles, kinda intimidating. But behind that big guy was a really friendly man with the brightest smile Izuku has ever seen.
"I'm really sorry that I didn't come back earlier, but you know...", he apologizes embarrassed.
"I know, sometimes it just takes longer, don't worry about it. It was just funny to see you rush out here like that."
Izuku couldn't help but giggle as he thinks about the situation again. Getting an offended look from Eijirou.
"Sorry, Eijirou, but you actually looked kinda cute like that, completely overwhelmed with the situation", Izuku apologizes this time.
"Oh, so you think I'm cute?", Eijirou asks lifting his eyebrow and smirking playfully.
"You are, but Izuku's not really into cute ones", Ochako steps in.
As soon as Izuku starts to blush, the other starts to laugh softly.
"So fierce ones? Like Bakugou-san?", Eijirou teases him.
Izuku blushes even more at that. Hiding his face with an empty cup he grabbed solely for that purpose. He might be rather confident and straightforward about liking, flirting or pursuing someone if he is being serious, but being teased about it is a whole nother story.
"I knew he's your type!", Ochkao joins in teasing, "Don't worry, I'll be your wingman."
She winks at him and earns a smack on her arm for it. Making all three of them laugh together while Izuku gets less and less embarrassed. Actually he is thankful that she wants to support him, but it is risky to talk so loudly about this while the owner is literally just a few rooms away.
"What's so funny, huh? You even working properly?!", Katsuki shouts re-entering the café.
'I hope he didn't hear that', Izuku thinks, trying to act normal while fidgeting with his sleeves.
"Yes, sir! Everything is cleaned!", both Eijirou and Ochako chant while surpressing their laughters.
Katsuki comes over to the bar area. Checking if everything is cleaned properly. Scanning if there are any customers left. Meeting Izuku's eyes as he does that, but continuing to scan the rest of the café before looking back at him.
"Seems like you're the last one here", he turns to look at his employees, "You can go home then. I'll send the schedule for next week tomorrow morning."
"You're the best, Bakugou-san. I'm out of here then!", Eijiro shouts excitedly.
Smiling and waving to Izuku before entering the employee only room. Probably to get his personal stuff before leaving.
"I'll be back in a second then", Ochako announces before also leaving.
"So heroes right? Which ones do you like?", Izuku continues their conversation from before as if they didn't get interrupted.
Katsuki smirks slightly before answering.
"Mostly All Might, but Mirko is also quite cool."
"I love All Might! Especially the silver age All Might, his design, his story - wasn't that all just done so well? Did you read the newest volume already? The one, where he fights All For One? It's so good! I'm so excited to see how it ends. Do you think he'll win? All Might always wins, right? So he must win this time as well... but if he doesn't win there would be a whole nother trope to write about. Mhm... maybe something like 'The symbol of peace is gone' or-"
Katsuki interrupts him softly by taking his hand and drawing circles on top if it.
"I've read the newest volume, it's fucking awesome", he ends Izuku's ramble.
"Sorry for rambling again", Izuku smiles shyly looking down, "Sometimes I'm just a little too excited and a little annoying."
"I can tell, but I'd say it's rather cute than annoying", Katsuki answers while smiling softly back at him.
He continues to stroke his hand. Moving up little by little until he is stroking his wrist as well. Izuku looks up again to find Katsuki staring at him. Not stopping once their eyes meet.
"What's your name? We got interrupted before", Katsuki starts the conversation again.
He stops drawing circles, but lets his hand stay on top of Izuku's.
"Izuku. Midoriya Izuku", he says smiling brightly, "But you can call me 'Zuku if you want."
"You offer that to any stranger?", Katsuki asks almost challenging.
"We can go, Izuku!", Ochako shouts coming out of the room again, "Sorry, Eijirou and I kinda got lost in our conversation."
She comes around the corner and stands next to her best-friend. Looking briefly at them touching.
"Thanks for letting me off of work earlier, Bakugou-san. See you soon", she then turns to Izuku, "I'm getting the car and stop infront of the shop then, okay?"
Izuku nods and with that Ochako is gone. He knows that she did that on purpose even if that only meant a few seconds longer to flirt. He puts his hand on top of Katsuki's and slides it off of his other hand. Not breaking the eye-contact they kept up this whole time. Leaning forwards just slightly to whisper into Katsuki's ear.
"Only to the hot ones I want to start something with."
Just after that he hears Ochako honk. Before Katsuki can answer anything, Izuku leans back again. Smiling sweetly, getting out his wallet and putting 10$ on the counter. Getting up and winking at Katsuki before he has the chance to say anything. He gets in the car with a very excited Ochako. As soon as she starts driving, Izuku is bombarded with questions.
"Calm down", he laughs, "But you're right he is damn hot."
"Of course I'm right, you think he is interested?", she asks stopping at a red light.
Izuku bites his lip and grins.
"Yeah, I think so. He definitely flirted back", he tells her excitedly, "I think I might have a chance if we get to talk more."
"Great, remind me to send you our weekly schedule, then you don't have to guess, when he's there", she offers even if it sounds more like a demand.
"You're the best, Ochako", he thanks her.
"I know, I am and now tell me every little-", she starts, "No, wait! Tell me every little detail once I have the popcorn."
With that both of them start to laugh while Ochako parks her car infront of Izuku's apartment. Both sprinting in to get the living room and themselves ready as fast as possible. It has been a while since they had time for an actual sleep-over, so they were really excited. Izuku because he could spend time with Ochako, have fun and enjoy a movie and Ochako mainly because she missed him but also because it seems like she will get new information of Izuku's love life, which has always been the funiest topic to talk about. Izuku might not seem like it, but he has dated a bunch of people. And Ochako was here for the tea of any kind of relationship Izuku had.
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A few weeks have gone by before Izuku had the time to go to the coffee shop again. He hoped that the shop hadn't closed earlier today because it was almost 11pm. But he was excited to see the blond.
So was the blond hoping to see the one with emerald green eyes again. Katsuki almost lost hope after Izuku not coming to the shop for three consecutive weeks.
'Maybe it was just a single flirt? Maybe that's all it was...', he thinks while cleaning some tables, 'I really wanted to take him out on a date at least... I don't even have his number!'
Katsuki was frustrated. Annoyed. And a little angry even though that wasn't unusual for him. When the bell rang to notify him that a new customer entered, he was ready to curse the shit out of them. Just because he could. But when he looked up, he saw those emerald green eyes, that he has missed the past few weeks.
"Hey", Izuku greats him as he takes a seat at the bar again.
Katsuki clears his throat, trying not to sound too desperate to finally see him again.
"'Zuku, where you've been? I started to think you just dumped me."
Okay, that was not what he wanted to say. He didn't want to sound petty or hurt. Or that he cared at all even though that was the case. He wanted to try and hide it. Well, his consciousness betrayed him. His best friend drilled that into his mind as soon as they got closer.
'Always say the truth even if you don't like it. How will the other know what they should change if they don't even know what's bothering you? Alright, Kats? You get what I mean right? I don't wanna force you, but you understand that it can lead to serious conflicts, right?', Kyouka has told him years ago.
He hated to say that this was really valuable to him. With her at least, he never had communication problems again. And if they occurred with others, that was because they were untruthful.
"I had so much studying to do, I thought I might die if I didn't have at least 5 coffees a day... and I knew coming here for coffee would distract me, so I waited until the exams were over. I'm sorry that you waited", he apologizes smiling sweetly.
"I can give you my number though, then I can give you a heads-up if I can come in or not", he suggests smiling just as sweet as flirtatious.
"Trying to make up?", Katsuki asks cockily but holding out his hand.
Izuku looks at him confused but puts his own into Katsuki's. The blond then guides his hand up to his mouth and leaves a kiss. Chuckling slightly afterwards.
"I'll be doing this more often if you want me to", he grins, "but I was actually asking for your phone. I want to put my number in and then you can tell me, what drink you wanna today."
Seemingly embarrassed Izuku takes his hand out of Katsuki's to look for his phone and give it to him instead. He blushes hard. The redness from his cheeks creeping up his ears and down his neck.
'He looks really cute this way. If embarrassing him just a little meant making him look like this, I'll have to do it again', Katsuki thinks grinning as he types in his number.
Giving the phone back to Izuku once he is finished.
"So what can I get you? Something strong and hot again? Or would you rather like something sweet, mild and soft?", he asks smirking.
"You're implying I'm all that?", Izuku asks smirking as well.
"What if I am? Does it match?"
He lifts his eyebrow challenging, making Izuku's smirk turning into a grin.
"You'll have to date me in order to find out."
Katsuki almost chokes on his own spit. How can this man act all shy and cute in a moment but be so confident in the next? And if he didn't look hot while his eyes pierced into Katsuki's. He quickly pulls himself together and looks at him askingly again.
"Something iced and fruity, not as strong as last time. Do you have fruit syrups or something like that?", Izuku asks after what felt like eternity to the other.
"I can definitely work with that", Katsuki smiles back at him before turning around.
He starts making his coffee. Making iced-coffee is one of Katsuki's favorite ways to make and serve coffee. Filling the whole glass with ice.
"Strawberry?", he asks.
Turning around and resolving strawberry syrup in a shot of hot espresso as soon as Izuku nods. Pouring the milk into the glass while leaving just enough space for the espresso syrup mixture. Pouring that on top and stiring the drink with a wooden stick. Taking that out again afterwards and replacing that with a straw before handing it over to the other. Izuku looks at him while Katsuki tastes the drink off of the wooden stick before throwing it in the trash. Leaning on the countertop and looking at Izuku exspecting. He smiles back at his grin.
"Thank you, Kacchan", he chirps before tasting it himself.
'What was that?! Did I hear that right? Kacchan? Could he get any cuter?', Katsuki tries not to show how much this one word affected him.
Izuku takes a sip and sighs dramatically. Almost moans even. Katsuki tries to hold back really hard. He just wanted to walk around the counter and kiss him. Drown those noises with his mouth. But he shouldn't. He doesn't want to move too fast and scare Izuku of.
"Tastes good?", he asks instead.
"It's great! So refreshing", he praises, "That's really what I needed after a long day of studying."
"You can always come to me if you need some dort of relaxation", Katsuki answers.
"I will definitely take you up on that offer", Izuku answers smirking before looking around the café, "When are you going to close up?"
"Whenever you decide you want to go home. I'll stay as long you do", the blond responds smirking back at him.
"I'm not holding you back, am I?"
"No you're not, I could easily shoo you out of here if I wanted to", Katsuki says, "but I haven't had the chance to talk to you the past few weeks. I have no reason to do so."
Izuku smiles this time. Not smirking, but a genuine smile. He seems to shine. So brightly that Katsuki couldn't help but replicate his smile. He was way too gone for this man already.
"I talked about my hobbies last time, what are yours?", Izuku asks while stirring his drink with the straw subconsciously.
"Making coffee, but that's nothing new", Katsuki starts but continues right after Izuku rolled his eyes, "I also love to cook and bake. I actually thought about serving my baking here as well, but I don't know if they'll sell well enough."
"As long as people know you made them yourself, they certainly will", the other reassures him.
"I'll keep that in mind", Katsuki smirks, "Perhaps you wanna taste test them before I start to sell them?"
Izuku almost chokes on his drink. Coughing and blushing while trying to hide how much that caught him off-guard.
"I meant my baking not the other kind of cake", Katsuki continues, "but if you want that, I can make that happen as well."
"Not seeing me for few weeks made you this desperate for some good dick?", the greenette teases back.
"You're offering?", the blond responds.
He raises his eyebrow questioning. Not changing his attitude. Not backing up with his cockiness. With his confidence. Izuku can't help but burrie his face in his hands. Hiding it from Katsuki.
"Did I take the teasing too far? I'm sorry."
He sounds soft and worried. As Izuku looks up he is confronted with ruby red eyes. Looking at him as if he was the most precious thing in the world.
"No...", he answers, "It's just... you know? I'm just shy and, and your way too straightforward... I'm sorry, just not really used to that."
He blushes even harder. Trying to hide his face again. But Katsuki carefully places his hands around his face. Cupping his cheeks and smiling at him.
"No need to apologize, 'Zuku. Did I make you uncomfortable by any chance? Should I back up a little with the flirting?"
Izuku shakes his head and Katsuki calms down a little. Not even noticing that he has tensed up before. Carefully caressing his cheeks. They stay like this for a while. Just looking at each other. Calming down and relaxing until Izuku puts his hands on top of Katsuki's. Lifting them off of his face and holding them with his own instead.
"So cooking and baking it was?", he tries to bring up topic again.
Cheeks still rosy. Looking absolutely adorable. Katsuki is really giving it his best to not just dove in and kiss all those cute little freckles on his cheeks.
"Yeah, my parents taught me from a young age on. That's how we spend our quality time together as a family. They didn't really have much time while I was growing up. Because of their work they always needed to travel, but once they had time, we cooked or baked together", Katsuki tells him while stroking his hand.
Izuku listens attentively while sipping at his iced-coffee.
"When I'm alone I mostly cook spicy stuff like curry or I just make anything unnecessary spicy. Whenever friends are over, they are always cautious of what to eat. If I didn't make it especially for them, there's a high chance that they won't be able to handle the spicyness", the blond grins, "Once my best-friend visited me. I was still at work. She got in with my spare-key and wanted to eat something while she was waiting. Found sushi in the fridge and ended up chucking down all milk I had around. Don't worry, she's okay", he adds the last part before Izuku starts to worry.
"At least she doesn't steal your food anymore", the green haired answers smiling amused.
"What is your favourite food? In case I get the chance to make it for you sometime", Katsuki then asks.
Izuku blushes but answers with no hesitance at all. The brightest smile on his face. Radiating as if he was the sun himself.
"Katsudon - no one can top my mom's recipe though."
They continue to talk for a while.Talking about their families. Their friends. Also their pets. Izuku wants to visit Katsuki solely for his cat, Dynamight. Or at least this is what he tells him. Izuku on the other hand hasn't adopted a cat officially, but he feeds some stray cats. By now he has five cats that come to his door almost daily. He has named them after some of his favorite heroes. All Might, Eraser Head, Midnight, Present Mic and Hawks. Both start laughing together. Katsuki getting lost in those beautiful green eyes. He doesn't realize he's staring until Izuku squeezes his hand out of pure excitement.
"The funniest thing about their names is that they match their personalities perfectly!", his customer tells him excitedly, "I've never seen a grumpier cat than my little Eraser Head. I love my cats - they're just the best when you come home after a long day. Waiting at the door for you."
"I think they're waiting for the food", the taller replies grinning, earning an upset look from the other.
"Sorry, didn't mean it like that", he apologizes quickly before running his hand through those green curls.
Izuku pouts playfully before smiling again. Yawning quietly and snuggling just a little into Katsuki's warm hands.
"Tired?"
He nods blushing slightly.
"Did you come here by car?"
"No, I came by bus", Izuku looks at his phone, "Oh shit! The last bus was an hour ago - I hate calling an uber... especially after midnight."
"You don't have to do that", Katsuki slides his hand down to his freckled cheek and makes the other look at him again, "I can give you a ride home."
"You sure? I don't want to bother you...", Izuku answers, cheeks reddening more.
"You're not", Katsuki reassures him, "Moreover I can make sure you get home safely and maybe talk even more with you. You just have to wait a little more so I can close up the café properly, okay?"
He pats his cheek softly. Then pulling away and starting to check the bar. Putting everything back in place and cleaning Izuku's now empty glass up.
"I'm not making you close earlier, am I?", the other teases him smiling with only slightly rosy cheeks now.
"Actually, quite the opposite", the blond scratches his neck shyly before walking around the café and checking everything. Turning off all lights. The café only being illuminated by a light post infront of it.
"Oh... you're normally closing at 11pm, right? Sorry, didn't mean to keep you here", Izuku fumbles nervously at the seam of his hoodie.
"No worries 'Zuku. If you had been bothering me, I would have said something hours ago", he comes over after checking everything, "You ready to go?"
Cheeks tinted slightly, he reaches out his hand. Palm up, asking him silently if he is allowed to hold his hand. Just as shy Izuku intervenes their hands. Standing up and smiling at the other. Hand in hand Katsuki leads Izuku outside. Locking the doors and only realizing now that the other is smaller than him. Grinning at the height difference he guides the smaller to his car and opens the door to the front passenger seat for him. Leaving a kiss on top of his head before Izuku sits down. He squeezes his hand softly before letting go and closing the door. Entering the driver's seat he notices that the other is fumbling at the seam of his hoodie again as well as shivering slightly.
"Are you not comfortable with me driving you home? I can totally stop a few streets prior and just wait until you text me that you're safely home if that helps", Katsuki offers worried.
"N- no that's not it", Izuku states blushing rapidly and quickly looks outside the window to hide it, "I'm just a little shy... t- that's all..."
The blond can't help but grin. Starting the car and laying his jacket on top of Izuku's lap.
"I noticed you're shivering. Do you want me to turn on the heating or is this warm enough?"
"T- this is alright", Izuku stutters, adding a 'thank you' quietly.
Grinning even wider because of Izuku's reaction, Katsuki starts the car. He asks Izuku for his address and safes it into his navi. Driving out of the parking lot and onto the street afterwards. With that a heavy atmosphere fills the car. Silence. It is not particularly bad, but pressuring. Katsuki suddenly blushing even though he was confident a second ago. Looking over at Izuku he can tell that he senses the change of ambience as well. At a red light he takes a deep breath and decides to take Izuku's hand softly. Intervening their fingers while resting of the other's lap. He can feel Izuku tense up slightly before squeezing Katsuki's hand in return.
They stay like this the entire car ride. Even as Katsuki parks infront of Izuku's apartment they stay like this. Neither actually wanting to leave, but stay longer with the other instead. After a little while Izuku clears his throat.
"Thank you for the ride, Kacchan", Izuku turns smiling at him.
"Anytime, 'Zuku", the blond answers smiling back at him.
With that Katsuki lifts their intervened hands up to his mouth and kisses the back of Izuku's hand.
"I'll text you when I'm home alright? Next time I'd like to take you out on a real date."
Izuku nods. Cheeks blushing rapidly as he takes his hand out of Katsuki's. Thanking him once again as he leaves the car and walks towards his front door. Katsuki waits in the car. Wanting to make sure that Izuku enters his home safely as well as admire him a little longer. Even if it is just for a few more moments to watch his green locks bounce up and down. At the door Izuku looks for his keys and reaches for the door. Hesitating for a bit before taking a deep breath, turning around and walking over to Katsuki's side. Suprised he lets his window down.
"Is something wrong? Did you forget something, 'Zuku?"
The smaller shakes his head. His face seeming to burn from shyness. Hiding it with Katsuki's jacket that he has been holding onto since leaving the car.
"I- it's already late... do you... ehm maybe... like wanna stay over?", he asks stuttering, "I mean... you're probably tired, r- right? And- and that's dangerous! Driving tired and at night and you're also alone... and you're already here..."
"Are you sure?", Katsuki asks calmly after letting Izuku finish his nervous muttering.
Smiling to himself while trying to control his heartbeat. Trying to not let his excitedment show too much on his face. In response Izuku nods, making Katsuki grin.
"Sounds good to me", he agrees to what feels like eternity to Izuku.
Now both smiling they go to his apartment together now. Entering while feeling the tension that has build up since Izuku offered Katsuki to stay. Feeling both shy and excited Katsuki lets the other show him around apartment. When they reach his bedroom, Izuku wants to show off his merch collection. He yawns before he can even begin.
"Let's get you in bed, 'Zuku. You can still show me that tomorrow", Katsuki suggest placing a hand on his head.
Softly ruffling through those curls why the green head tries to surpress another yawn.
"Fine", he then responds sulking, "Do you want to borrow pajamas from me?"
Katsuki moves his hand down to his cheek to stroke it affectionately.
"I doubt they fit me", he laughs softly, "but if you have something to big for yourself, maybe it will fit me instead."
"I'll look for something", the greenette answers smiling.
With that Katsuki gets shooed out of the bedroom to the bathroom. Getting a spare toothbrush from Izuku as well as being provided with cleaning and skincare products. Grinning to himself happily, not quite realizing yet that he is actually sleeping over at Izuku's. He feels like it's almost wrong - considering they didn't even go on a proper date yet. He gets his phone out to send a quick text Kyouka.
-> Feed Dynamight for me tomorrow morning
-> Don't know when I'm back
Thinking for a bit he decides to provide her with information he just knows will make her go crazy.
-> I'm staying at the green guy's
-> The cute one I told you about
After that be continues with his night routine before taking his phone and going to Izuku's room again. Knocking grinning while he receives a message.
"Just a second!", Izuku shouts briefly sounding shy once again.
<- Kats are you kidding????
<- don't worry 'bout Dynamight
<- stay out as long as it takes to finally get you a boyfie
-> fuck you
-> I'll update you later
With that he turns his notifications off. Knowing that Kyouka will understand and appreciate it as long as she gets the tea in the end.
"I put clothes on my bed, I think may fit you", Izuku tells him once he opens door.
"Thanks, Cutie", he hugs Izuku briefly before looking if anything will fit him.
Ignoring the butterflies und heat in his cheeks that just ensued. Silence filling the room. None of them knowing how to act after this little interaction. Shy, embarrassed, overwhelmed.
'Why do I always have to act before I think?! Stupid, stupid, stupid! What if that makes him uncomfortable and he just doesn't feel like he can't point that out or something...', Katsuki worries.
"I think this will do", he then says picking up a t-shirt and a pair of joggers that look like they could fit two Izuku's inside, "Do you have spare blanket and pillow for me?"
"Ehm... yeah... I've already put it in place", Izuku answers unsrely, "I hope the right side of the bed is fine with you?"
Katsuki feels his cheeks heat up even more. The heat crawling down his neck. Heart beating faster. Warmth unfolding. Tensing up. Tightly holding onto Izuku's clothes that seem to have a faint smell of him.
'Nevermind, but this man is really gonna be the death of me', he thinks.
"Oh... would you rather... not... share the bed with me?", Izuku sounds hurt.
"Oh no, no", Katsuki quickly turns around, "It's not that I don't want to just that I didn't expect it", he swallows nervously, "I'll go change. Back in a second."
That said he runs of to the bathroom. Hoping that Izuku didn't see just how much he affects him while basically just existing. Hoping that he didn't get the wrong idea. Katsuki likes the idea of sharing a bed. Possibly cuddling. Possibly touching. Possibly kissing. He changes into the clothes and splashes some cold water in his face to calm down. Once he has calmed down enough to not run away again instantly once he sees Izuku, he takes a deep breath before opening the door and going back to the bedroom.
The smaller already laying in bed. Face towards the door but too concentrated on his phone to notice Katsuki. He decides to close the door and then lay down next to Izuku. As soon as he does he feels the other tense up slightly and put his phone away.
"Canwecuddle?", Izuku mumbles still with his back towards Katsuki.
"What?", the blond chuckles, "I didn't catch that."
The smaller turns around. Once again cheeks flushed red.
"Can we cuddle?", he asks louder this time.
Burrying his face into his hands before Katsuki can even answer. Enchanted from this cuteness. As answer, he puts one arm around Izuku and pulls him closer. Putting the greenette's head on his shoulder while he allows his other hand to rest on Izuku's waist. Briefly touching without caging him too much. But at the same time having him close enough to be able to leave a kiss on his head without moving at all.
"Good night, 'Zuku", he says doing exactly that.
Stroking softly over the hands still covering the smaller one's face before putting them on his waist again. Said one peeks cutely through his fingers before putting one hand on Katsuki's chest, the other on his waist.
"Good night, Kacchan", he answers.
And if this wasn't one of the most peaceful as well as most stressful nights that Katsuki ever had.
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Izuku wakes up the next morning. More relaxed than he expected. Yawning and stretching. Then sitting up and realizing that Katsuki is not next to him. Before he can get hurt or worried by that he hears noises from his kitchen. Accompanied by a delicious smell. With the realization that that must be Katsuki, he suddenly is completely awake. Almost energetic if it wasn't so early still.
With his new earned energy he makes his way to the kitchen. Peaking around the corner he sees Katsuki. His back currently turned to Izuku. Izuku can't help but gulp at the sight.
'He's wearing my apron?!?! This is not fair and way more sexy than it needs to be!', he thinks desperately wanting to touch him.
Deciding to be bold, he carefully approaches the other.
"Good morning!", he chirps hugging him from behind.
Immediately Katsuki coughs and seems to tense up a little. Putting his head on his shoulder to look at his face, Izuku can see a slight blush creeping onto his cheeks, reassuring him silently.
"Morning, little sleepyhead", Katsuki greets him now smiling.
Ruffling through his hair before putting his hands on top of Izuku's, which are still hugging his waist. Stroking over his knuckles.
"I was out earlier to buy some food to cook for you. Figured you don't really do breakfast?", the blond tells him while turning around in his hold.
Now facing Izuku and putting his hands on his waist. After receiving a shy nod as answer, he softly places a kiss on Izuku's forehead. His face suddenly blushing even more. Leaving Izuku confused.
"You know, everything is a bit faster paced with you. I don't think I ever stayed over at someone's before having dated them if they're not friends. Especially not in the same bed. Cuddling. Kissing", he stops for a second before cupping Izuku's cheeks, "With you everything is far more intense, unforeseeable. It's so domestic and that's awesome, don't get me wrong. I don't know if that's maybe a little hasty but... Izuku, can I be your boyfriend?"
Being completely fascinated. Listening attentively. Izuku just stares as Katsuki. Staring at his beautiful eyes that study his every movement. Once he realizes what Katsuki had just said he tenses up.
'Did he really just... no, no... that can't be right... I misheard him, right? Yeah, that must be it', he thinks.
Leaving his apartment silent. Their breathing being the only noise even though Izuku did not notice anything besides Katsuki's warm hands caressing his cheeks. Softly. Lovingly.
"Y- yeah, that'd be great actually! No! I mean yes! I mean... Katsuki, you can totally be my boyfriend", Izuku face heats up and he covers it with his hand, while putting them on top of Katsuki's as well, "I like you, Kacchan. I want to be boyfriends."
Izuku taking a deep breath before moving his hands a little to side while staying on top of Katsuki's. Like this he can look at the other's face. Look into his eyes, that look at him as if he was the most precious thing in the world. Izuku gets shy because of it, but decides to not move away, but replicating the look in Katsuki's eyes instead.
"Izuku, can I kiss you?", the blond asks quietly, almost too quiet for Izuku to hear.
Without hesitating Izuku leans forward to carefully press his lips onto Katsuki's. Feeling how soft his lips are. How carefully they move on top of his. Izuku sinks his hands into Katsuki's hair and pulls him slightly closer. Deepening their kiss he feels Katsuki's hand tighten on his waist. His teeth nipping gently at his lower lip, asking for entrance. Moaning slightly, Izuku lets Katsuki. Smiling into the kiss as he feels their tongues meet. Feeling warm and safe and loved. Katsuki then softly pulls away. Smiling back at him. Cheeks red. Eyes glowing. He gives Izuku one more peck on his lips before speaking.
"I'm making Katsudon. Do you wanna go shower before eating?", he asks.
Still tightly holding onto Izuku's waist while Izuku's hands are still at the back of his head.
"Yeah, I'll be back in a second", he answers.
Besides answering the doesn't show any sign to loosen each other's hold or moving in direction of the bathroom. Instead he dives in for another kiss. Licking askingly at Katsuki's lip, before the blond allows him. Deepening their kiss again. Leaning closer and pressing his own body against Katsuki's, he realizes that he is hard. And so seems to be his boyfriend as well. Quickly pulling his body back and ending the kiss with another peck on his lips.
"I- I'll better get g- going", he excuses himself before practically running away.
Shutting the door and taking a deep breath. Hoping right under the shower. Turning it ice-cold to come back to his senses. He quickly cleans himself before hopping out of the shower. Drying himself and applying a little of his perfume. Wrapping the towel around his waist, he realizes that he didn't bring spare clothes with him. He opens the bathroom door slightly to peak through. Not seeing Katsuki right here he rushes to his bedroom. Putting on just a pair of boxershorts and his favorite, oversized orange hoodie with a black 'X' on the back. He takes a deep breath before returning to the kitchen.
"I'm back~ I really hurried so the food doesn't get cold", he smiles while walking towards the blond.
Said one looking up and eyeing him up and down. Licking his lips less sublte than he would like before meeting emerald green eyes.
"Wow, you look great", he compliments him opening his arms.
Blushing just softly Izuku walks into his hold and hugs him. Earning a small kiss onto his cheek.
"Where do you normally eat, sweetheart?"
"In the l- living room... l- let me carry that over", he answers stuttering while loosening the hug.
Katsuki just nods smiling happily and pressing another kiss onto his cheek. Helping Izuku with carrying he food to the living room. Sitting down way closer than needed once the smaller sat down as well. Laying his arm around his shoulders. Feeding him. Making Izuku blush to the absolute maximum. Just sitting there while feeding his boyfriend. He can't help but smile brightly. Being happy to be able to call Izuku that now. Once both of them finish he tells Izuku to stay seated. To wait for him to do dishes and just enjoy being pampered.
"Okay, Kacchan. Then I'll wait", he responds smiling just as happily as the other, "but you better hurry. I want cuddles."
"Yes, sir", Katsuki chants making the other giggle softly.
With another kiss, this time on the lips, Katsuki heads to the kitchen and puts their dishes into the dishwasher for now. Quickly walking back.
"I'm back, sir", he chants again, this time laughing himself.
Standing in front of Izuku and lifting him up out of nowhere. Screeching surprised Izuku wraps his arms and legs around him. Hitting him playfully on his chest.
"What do you think you're doing?", he scolds Katsuki playfully.
"Carrying you to bed so we can cuddle", he answers placing a kiss onto Izuku's lips after every second word.
Izuku blushes rapidly, but doesn't complain any further. Instead he just nods and lays his head onto Katsuki's shoulder. Seeming satisfied Katsuki makes way to the bedroom. Putting Izuku carefully down before laying next to him and pulling him on top of himself. Squeezing Izuku's butt teasingly before earning a scolding look. Telling him silently that this is the wrong. Izuku really just wanting cuddles. Understandingly Katsuki puts one hand on the other's lower back and the other on his head instead. Drawing circles and scratching softly. Feeling Izuku relaxing more and more until he can hear a quiet snore.
Smiling to himself he kisses his boyfriend's cheek before grabbing his phone. He takes a picture with his hand on the back of Izuku's hand, sunken into that adorable green curls. Only a corner of his lips showing a slight smile. He sets it as his lockscreen as well as sending a text before letting himself be wrapped up by the arms and warmth of his lovely boyfriend.
-> the green guy is my bf now, Kyo, i did it