Bakugo's POV
"I'm sorry, Kacchan. I like you. I really, really like you," the teary eyed greenette was avoiding my eyes but his words made everything in me stop. "Just this once... Let me," before I could react his lips were on mine and I closed my eyes, enjoying this dream come true but before I could wrap my arms around him he pulled away.
"Maybe we could talk when I get back? If you want?" He finally looked into my eyes and all I could do was nod in agreement, a soft smile on my face. "Then, I'll see you after the mission!" He smiled back at me before running off to catch his flight. The warm glow in my chest aching slightly at the fact that he ran off without me but I'm fine. He will be home in a week and I overheard him talking to Icyhot that he was sure that he could come home before then.
I let the smile stay on my face as I left the Hero lounge and went back to headquarters for my next assignment. After all, someone has to take over the Nerd's responsibilities until he comes back home.
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It's been three months since Deku left on that damned mission, we received word not even two days after he left that he had "failed" from the villain gang that he was supposed to bring in but Deku never came back.
I've been demanding answers from the association but there hasn't been any answers until now.
"Young Bakugo, he's here. I'm at the hospital, in room 2307." I hung up and raced away, not even bothering to finish my report on the mugging I stopped this morning. It was All Might on the phone and he sure as hell wouldn't lie to me about Deku.
I raced inside the hospital, ignoring all the staff that tried to stop me and their scolding about rushing through the halls. I don't care. Deku is here. I see a crowd outside 2307 and set off a couple explosions to get their attention and chase them all away.
When I get inside I see All Might on the phone, probably with Aunty and Eraserhead who was supposed to be the Nerd's handler while on this case, there was someone else too but I don't really care who in the fuck it is because there on the bed sitting up looking around all confused was Deku.
"WHERE IN THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN!" I started screaming the moment the door opened, I slammed it behind me and I continued to scold the beautiful greenette until I was standing right in front of the now shaking man.
I reached out and pulled him close, kissing his forehead only to feel him freeze at the loving gesture. I have missed him so much it hurts. I set my forehead against his for just a moment before I gave him a small kiss on the lips and then just hugged him.
"Were you trying to give me a fucking heart attack?" I am still very much angry at him but dear God, it feels good to have him in my arms.
"I'm sorry Kacchan. You really are amazing, you know that? Everything will be okay now," I heard him mumbling into my chest. I saw a needle in his arm and finally demanded answers from the doctor in the room, still ignoring the three men in the room.
"What's wrong with him?" I hissed at him and if looks could kill, this guy would already be six feet under.
"Uh, h-h-he was hit with a quirk! His memories aren't- I mean they weren't- or rather-" I snapped at the fucker to fucking spit it out already.
"Before now he didn't even know his own name!" He shouted before taking a couple steps back and tripping on some cords on the floor. Not that I cared though, I turned my attention back to Deku.
"I ASKED WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH HIM? WHY ARE THERE NEEDLES AND SHIT?" I am about to lose my shit when the fucker finally answered. Deku was severely dehydrated and his blood sugar was so low that they think he hasn't eaten in over a week, probably longer. It took a bit but once he was done he ran off and I was able to turn my attention back to Deku.
"You don't remember? But you said my name, how can you remember me but not yourself?" I search his eyes but I can't see anything wrong with them at all. He is beautiful. His large green eyes were teary and swirling with emotions, his face was a little pale and it looked like he lost a little weight but it was him. I ran my fingers through his hair and it was firmly attached to his head. I moved my hands to his shoulders and arms but other than him losing a little weight that he shouldn't have he looked fine.
"It's okay now, Kacchan. I was hit with a quirk but you fixed it. I'm pretty sure I remember everything now," he smiled up at me and I still frowned, holding my own against his dazzling smile.
"It's not okay. What happened? How did you lose so much weight? I'm never letting you out of my sight again, Deku!" I could feel my voice starting to rise so I shut my mouth to keep myself from screaming at him. Instead choosing to just hold him. "Never again," I whispered into his hair, I felt his arms wrap around my back. His far too small body really wasn't that small, he is still a bit bigger than me but if I had to guess I would say he is going to be put on bed rest for a while if not physical therapy too.
I pull away and just search his face, looking for anything out of place at all but other than him losing weight, the dark circles under his eyes and how pale he is. Wait, that is actually quite a lot.
"Who in the fuck did this to you?" I growled out and I swear by all that is holy that I will hunt the fucker down.
"It was my partner. We were tricked or backstabbed or whatever you want to call it. Lagoon literally handed me over to the villain gang," Deku looks pissed, the light on his eyes is dark now and I very clearly remember seeing Lagoon in the lobby downstairs.
I let Deku go and walked out of the room, he didn't say anything at all but All Might and Eraserhead did.
"Don't kill him!" All Might reminded me.
"Leave enough of him for the rest of us," Eraserhead growled before the door closed behind me. I don't think they realized just how close the traitor is. Otherwise I doubt they would let me go by myself.
By the time I was in the downstairs lobby Lagoon was in the middle of talking with some trash reporters about how he "saved number one hero Deku from almost certain death" and I was getting more and more livid the closer I got. He should thank whatever deity that he believes in that Eraserhead sent me a text telling me to bring him back to Deku's room.
"Oh look who we have here, the infamous rival of Deku, Dynamight. What brings yo-" I grab the fucker by the throat and start dragging him behind me but the fucker really doesn't know what's good for him.
"Just because Deku doesn't have his memory doesn't make you the number 1 hero! Let go of me this instant!" This so-called pro hero, Lagoon actually has a pretty good reputation but too bad for him he couldn't keep his mouth shut and there are reporters with cameras filming every second.
"Oh, I'm not worried about that. Deku has just told me a very interesting story on HOW he ended up getting jumped by the villains in the first place. You see his memory is quite clear on that and I'm here to take out the trash," I smirked at him before adding for the camera's benefit. "A traitor will be hung out and the public WILL know everything about the bastard who dared to stab the number one hero Deku in the back. You."
The noise that erupted after I was done was left ignored but Lagoon was demanding to know what I was talking about. "Deku doesn't have any memories! He doesn't even know his own name, how could he tell you any kind of story?" I rolled my eyes but what he said next really ticked me off. "The poor guy doesn't even have a girlfriend, who knows how long he'll have to suffer without any memories."
"MY BOYFRIEND, is none of your damn business and I would take care of him regardless of how long it took. You're lucky I'm a hero or I would have killed you already for what you did to him!" I ground out and everyone within earshot went silent. I probably should have waited to claim him as mine until after we talked but it's too late now.
I dragged the bastard behind me and took him upstairs, erassure cuffs already on him and when he tried to make a run for the front door I set off an explosion very close to his head.
"Quiet or next time won't be a warning," I growled before I got him into the elevator and applied ankle restraints as well. Why did Eraserhead send that message to keep me from tearing him apart? And why do I have to bring him up to Deku's room?
The elevator doors opened and Lagoon tripped, making me roll my eyes. He should know just as much as anyone else that I don't pander to anyone, so why would I be gentle with him? I picked him up using the back of his pants and even as he wailed and thrashed around like an idiot I just kept walking.
When I got to Deku's room I dropped the fucker at Eraserhead's feet before returning to Deku's side. I couldn't help but notice that all the wires and tubes had been cleaned up leaving one side of him clear so I sat down next to him, only too happy when he cuddled into my shoulder.
"Sorry we stopped you," he half whispered in my ear. I felt all the tension drain out of me and I wrapped an arm around him. I only leaned my head against his but the relief of having him in my arms again was all I really needed.
Turns out that the random third guy that was with Eraserhead and All Might was some big wig that I didn't care to remember. No surprise there. It wasn't long before police arrived and took the dirty backstabber away but Lagoon kept cursing that Deku doesn't have a lover so how did we break the quirk? But it was so cute seeing Deku getting pissed at the fucker.
He was still red faced when they all finally left us alone. Thank God, All Might and Eraserhead also left so we were actually alone.
"I've missed you so much, I thought I was going crazy trying to find you," I sighed, Deku moved over allowing me to lay down next to him so I did. His sweet eyes trained on me while I played with his hair.
"The villain that did this said that my memories would only be returned by my lover, who knew a kiss could do all that?" Deku giggled softly.
"Hmm, I'm glad I didn't give you any time to explain yourself when I came in then," I smiled, Deku's sweet face smiling back at me was all I really needed. The way his eyes lit up at even the smallest signs of affection was driving my heart wild and his strong features were making it difficult to concentrate on much at the moment.
"I will be getting released in another hour, they say I just need to finish this IV drip first because of how severe the dehydration was, otherwise I just need to eat and rest well," Deku nuzzled the hand I had been using to stroke his hair.
"Then we are going to my place, we all know that you can't rest well unless I'm taking care of you," I teased him and his answering smile is just too beautiful.
"Maybe-," he started but he hesitated before I nodded for him to go on. "Maybe, I don't have to only rest?" He started fingering my shirt and it took a moment for me to figure out exactly what he meant. "Of course, only if you're interested, that is. You don't have to or anything." He was starting to blush making it far too tempting so I kissed him making him even more flustered.
"So long as the doctor signs off on sexual activity, I am very willing," I chuckled only for him start glowing red.
"Kacchan!" Deku yelled before hitting at my chest embarrassed and I could only laugh. We chatted about different things and just laid there waiting until his drip finally finished and he was released. I did however find out that yes, sex would be fine so long as he didn't over do it.
I led him to my house ordering dinner on the way to be delivered and we just hung out. I teased him about sex but technically this is kind of our first date, so that would be a little much for now at least.
"Kacchan!" Deku yelled and when I found him I saw him watching the news and there was a recording of me claiming Deku as my boyfriend playing.
"As you can see I don't know which is more shocking. The fact that a pro hero was actually a traitor or the fact that the infamous Dynamight is actually Deku's sweetheart," the news lady was so surprised that even her co-host was shaken.
I looked over at Deku, worried that he would be upset about me basically announcing to the world that we were lovers only to find him dialing a number on his phone.
After only a few minutes he was rerouted and his voice echoed back as he talked and he was broadcasted on the TV.
"Leave Kacchan alone! It's none of your business if we started dating or when!" I can't keep my laughter to myself and decided that if Deku is this okay with it I can play around a little bit.
"Hey Deku, dinner's ready. Who are you talking to? The doctor's said you have to eat and rest well. Are you working?" I talked loud enough to be heard clearly over the phone and I could hear the soft echo of my voice that made the news anchor silent.
"But-," Deku started.
"No buts. Time to eat, I made your favorite," I then kissed him on the neck making him squeal before he dropped the phone. I picked it up and hung up the call.
"Kacchan! You did that on purpose," he accused me and I could see the playful glint in his eyes. "You ordered food, you didn't cook!"
I rolled my eyes before taking him to the kitchen where there was one plate of katsudon on the counter that I made using leftovers.
"That will take another hour to get here. You should eat now and have more later," I lectured but Deku was just happy that I wasn't lying and the moment I handed him the chopsticks he started eating quickly making me laugh even as I handed him a glass of water.
This is dangerous, I'm already ready to make this my life. Everyday.
"I love you," I whispered in his ear after he finished. I took the dirty dishes and quickly washed them, ignoring his protest. It wasn't until we were sitting on the couch again, him sitting in my lap while I played with his hair that I heard him whispering that he loved me too.
"I'm glad you remember me," I smile, the words barely a whisper but he heard me anyway.
"Me too."