The sun peeked through the frost-laden windows of the Bakusquad hangout, igniting the cozy space with a warm glow. It was the day after Thanksgiving, and the holiday spirit buzzed in the air. The previous evening's feast of turkey and pumpkin pie lingered like a soft memory in the back of their minds, fueling the energy for a new task—the decoration of their beloved hangout for Christmas.
Mina bounced into the living room, her vibrant pink hair dancing with her excitement. "Guys! Let's make this place fabulous! I want lights, tinsel, and enough ornaments to make Santa jealous!"
Kirishima chuckled, his spiky red hair catching the light. "Let's do it! We can make it the best Christmas ever!"
Sero leaned against the wall, unfurling a length of festive, multicolored garland from a box labeled "Holiday Cheer." "I call dibs on this! We should hang it everywhere!"
"Hey, don't hog all the decorations!" Kaminari piped up, his electric energy palpable. He was already sorting through a heap of ornaments, eyeing a particularly shiny red one that caught his attention. "I'll make sure all the lights are the brightest this year. You know, for the 'Wow!' factor!"
Jiro, with her headphones securely on her ears, nodded along to her favorite jam while digging through a box of lights. "Just don't blow a fuse this time, Denki," she warned, her voice teasing but serious.
Bakugou, sitting on the couch with his arms crossed, had found his way to the outskirts of their planning, his red eyes narrowed. "You idiots better not make this place look like a damn candy store. It has to look cool!"
"Yeah, yeah," Kaminari replied, rolling his eyes playfully, "like you really care about that."
Kirishima clapped his hands, rallying everyone. "Okay! Let's split up the tasks. I'll take the tree!" He dashed towards the corner of the room where a tall, artificial Christmas tree awaited.
"Not if I get there first!" Mina shouted, sprinting after him.
As the two raced, the rest of the squad began to organize themselves. Bakugou reluctantly stood up, an uncertain frown on his face. He picked up a plastic box filled with ornaments. "Tch, guess I'll help out too," he muttered, though the spark of determination in his eyes betrayed any nonchalance.
Before long, the hangout transformed into a whirlwind of laughter and cheerful chaos. Kirishima and Mina worked together to set up the tree, an intricate process of fluffing the branches, while Sero and Kaminari tangled themselves in strands of twinkling lights, declaring it a game of "who can light up the room faster."
"Hey, guys! We need more ornaments over here!" Jiro called, motioning to the tree as they began to hang shiny decorations.
Bakugou, now standing amidst the chaos with a few ornaments in hand, scowled at the sight, but couldn't help the small smirk pulling at his lips. There was something surprisingly enjoyable about seeing his friends buzzing around, each contributing to the festive aura that carried through the hangout.
"Jiro, you can't hang those there! Put them closer together, all right?" he barked, suddenly directing traffic, his natural leadership kicking in despite the whole thing being a supposed "hobby."
"Yes, sir!" Jiro responded with a mock salute while they all exchanged glances, trying to hide their laughter.
As they continued, the air filled with the scent of cinnamon and pine, with music playing softly in the background—just enough to inspire spontaneous dance breaks, mostly led by Mina, who put on a fun, upbeat Christmas song every time someone hung an ornament correctly.
Hours passed in the blink of an eye. Finally, they stepped back to admire their work: a dazzling tree, strings of colorful lights occupying every corner, and ornaments adorning surfaces like confetti thrown in celebration.
"Okay, you guys did better than I thought," Bakugou admitted, running a hand through his hair, his pride evident despite the stern expression he wore.
"See? Decorating can be fun!" Kaminari replied, flopping onto the couch with a tired but satisfied grin.
"Next year, we need to add gingerbread houses to this masterpiece," Mina suggested, eyes gleaming with even more ideas.
"I'm all for that!" Kirishima exclaimed, leaning against the wall looking proud. "And hot cocoa! Best way to celebrate!"
As their voices filled the room, heartwarming and spirited, the squad lounged around the decorated hangout, basking in the joy of their friendship. No matter how chaotic things could get, it felt right to come together, creating memories that would outlast the season.
As the day melted into night, and the lights twinkled against the darkening sky, the Bakusquad knew this moment would be etched into their hearts forever—a testament to their unwavering bond, forged in both excitement and mischief.