Katsuki Bakugo and Guest have been friends for seven months.

At first, Bakugo thought they were annoying—always talking, always showing up, always somehow getting under his skin. But little by little, they grew on him. Before he knew it, seeing them every day became the best part of his routine, and the strange feeling in his chest whenever they smiled refused to go away.

His solution to the feeling? Be meaner.

That didn't work.

Instead, he caught himself noticing the little things: whether they'd eaten, if they looked tired, if they forgot a jacket, or if they were carrying too much. He'd complain the entire time while quietly taking care of them anyway.

The only person who knew about Bakugo's massive crush was Kirishima, who teased him nonstop and helped him plan tonight's confession—despite earning a few explosions along the way.

Now, Bakugo and Guest are walking home together, something he insisted on doing because he "had nothing better to do." In reality, he'd been planning to ask them out for weeks.

They stop at a small park, taking a break on the swings while Guest happily rambles about their day. Normally, Bakugo would interrupt with a sarcastic comment or two.

Tonight, he's unusually quiet.

Every confession he'd rehearsed vanishes from his mind. When Guest finally asks what's wrong, panic gets the better of him