Katsuki sighed as he moved his head. It didn't touch the air. It was something solid. His eyes snapped open to identify to what it was.

"Izuku...?" he mumbled as he looked up. He finally registered the arms holding him. "Izuku..."

He poked at his freckles, not caring if it woke him up. His freckles really suited him. He never noticed how fluffy Izuku's hair really was. Izuku resembled that of a soft puppy to him. Katsuki rested his hand against Izuku's cheek then remembered the video.

"The same way as Tenya."

He pulled away and sat up. He couldn't forget that. Izuku finally started to stir then looked up at him.

"Darn, you got up before me... I was planning to surprise you with apple slices." Izuku said in his morning voice. "Oh well."

"Why are you here? How did you get in?" asked Katsuki.

"It was open. I wanted to ask about something, but you were asleep." said Izuku as he moved next to him.

"Why did you sleep in here? You could've headed back down." pressed Katsuki.

"You want the truth? First, tell me what you did with my apology note." said Izuku as he nudged him.

Katsuki pointed in front of them. There sat the note taped up. Izuku looked at him then back at the note.

"Accepted." said Katsuki as he ruffled Izuku's hair.

Izuku's face flushed at the gesture. He got a small warm and tingly feeling from it.

"Do it again." Izuku asked quietly, hiding his face.

Katsuki ruffled his hair again, causing his blush to deepen and strengthen the emotions. He didn't feel this light when Shoto did it.

"Kacchan." Izuku called out.

"What? You want to make fun of me?" said Katsuki as he grabbed his towel.

"Let's walk to and from homeroom together every day. Oh and eat lunch together too." said Izuku as he swung his legs.

"'Kay." responded Katsuki as he opened the bathroom door. "You should get ready too. I'll wait for you."

Izuku nodded then quietly sighed. The top of his head still felt a bit tingly.

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Katsuki glanced back and saw Izuku diligently taking notes. A smile formed on his face as he turned around. Reality came back to slap him. Izuku saw him as a friend, nothing more. All he could do was be a friend to him, even after all this time of not knowing exactly what he was feeling. Though, it probably wouldn't have mattered since Izuku's mind wouldn't have changed if he knew earlier.

Class ended and teamwork training was next. Katsuki doodled on a piece of paper as they waited for Mr. Aizawa. He felt someone tap him, causing him to look and see. No one was there. He was tapped again. Still no one.

"Whoever's messing with me, show your face so I can belittle you." snapped Katsuki.

Izuku appeared from behind him with a smug look.

"Oh, it's you..." muttered Katsuki avoiding eye contact.

"Huh? I thought you were going to belittle me?" teased Izuku before taking his seat again. "Anyway, do you think they pre-determined the teams like rescue training?"

"Probably. Never know who you're going to work with." replied Katsuki as he childishly wrote Izuku's name. "You may end up with Ojiro."

Mr. Aizawa stepped in and told the class to get changed and meet him outside.

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They ended up doing 2vs2 battles. One group had a citizen to protect while the other didn't. Izuku looked at his partner then back at the screen. Currently fighting were Yuga and Shoto against Denki and Rikido. It was a pretty interesting match up.

"I wonder who'll win..." Tsuyu thought aloud.

"Isn't it like the people without the citizen have the advantage?" Ojiro commented.

"Well, considering they aren't just playing around and one side are the bad guys, thats true. But, it's actually who has better tactic and strategy is the one who'll win." said Momo as she looked at Ojiro. "So, we need to come with a few."

The others started talking amongst themselves to prepare for battle. Izuku looked at his partner and wondered if he'd listen to his suggestions.

"Kacchan." Izuku called out. Katsuki looked at him. "If we end up with the citizen, I'll stay with them while you do most of the fighting. I'll do my part in that too. If we don't then just... be you."

"Right." mumbled Katsuki as he looked at the screen.

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Izuku looked at Katsuki who breathed heavily. They had ended up with the citizen and it was pretty tough trying to fight and protect. Katsuki had used most of his stamina while Izuku still had some left. Izuku handed off the citizen and moved to strike while the others were recovering from the blast.

"Team Midoriya wins." they heard on the PA.

Izuku looked back at Katsuki and gave him a thumbs up. He had gotten one back.

"Ugh, you're both too strong." Mina whined as she dusted herself off.

"Of course they are. They've known each other for years, so they know how the other operates." commented Hanta as they all started heading out.

Izuku looked and saw Katsuki wasn't following. He headed over then squatted in front of him.

"Can you walk?" Izuku asked. "How much did that last one take?"

"I'm fine." said Katsuki quickly as he stood up.

He stumbled and Izuku had caught him. He clearly wasn't fine. Katsuki protested his help, but lost in the end. He was taken to the infirmary to rest up. Izuku sat on the edge of the bed as he looked ready to pass out. They took off parts of his costume that would make sleeping uncomfortable.

"I'll come check on you later." said Izuku before leaving.

Katsuki knew he was just doing his duty as a friend. He couldn't get his hopes up. He needed to remember his place, no matter how much he wanted to step over the line. This was the exact thing he wanted to avoid. He would just be weighed down by it.

Izuku came back in with two water bottles and wondered if he had fallen asleep yet. He peered into Katsuki's face and softly smiled. He really was tired. Izuku pushed his hair back then giggled at how weird he looked. He let out a contented sigh then really looked him over. He gently held one of his hands and wondered how long he'd sleep. He was given permission to stay with him and bring him back once he was conscious.

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Katsuki's body awoke and he slowly opened his eyes. He was still in the infirmary. An orange sky had taken over the blue sky he had remembered seeing. He looked over and saw Izuku fast asleep by his bed side while holding his hand.

"Izuku, get up." said Katsuki as he pushed Izuku's head around.

Izuku sat back and stretched, forgetting their hands were still joined together. He looked at him then decided to surprise him by pulling him forward. It worked.

"Why'd you go and do that, Kacchan..." Izuku mumbled as pulled away, slightly embarrassed from being so close.

"Can't I have some fun with my... friend?" asked Katsuki as he got out of bed and picked up parts of his costume.

"Huh? Of course." said Izuku as he took Katsuki's free hand again. "Say, for working so hard, I'll buy you anything you want."

Katsuki looked at Izuku as they walked down the hall. He didn't really want material things. He just wanted Izuku.

"Well, I have some news for you... you might not like it."

"Just tell me."

"You have a strong romantic attraction to Izuku. That's all it is. What you choose to do is entirely up to you, just don't hurt him."

He knew that clearly now after having that talk with Momo. Katsuki stopped walking, causing Izuku to stop as well. Izuku watched as he placed his gauntlet off to the side before taking his hand again. Izuku did so as well with the other gauntlet.

"Kacchan, what-" Izuku but was cut off by his own surprise at being pulled into a hug.

"Thanks for staying with me." said Katsuki, trying to sound as friend-ish as he could.

Izuku's cheeks gained a faint color as he unwillingly smiled. He could smell a faint scent of something sweet emitting off of Katsuki. Why was he noticing this now?

"I'm lucky to have such a caring friend like you." said Katsuki as he pulled away and picked up his gauntlet.

The heat in Izuku's cheeks cooled and the smiled disappeared. He blinked a bit before picking up the other gauntlet and catching up with Katsuki.

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The school day was finally over and students were eager to head back and party. They were given tomorrow and the following day off. Izuku wasn't much of a party person, but he'd probably go check it out, talk to a few people.

Shoto looked at Izuku and wondered if it was too soon to approach him. He didn't give him a time limit or anything. He could simply fake it. Would he be able to fool Izuku? He detested the way Izuku would look at Katsuki. He was scum of the Earth. His personality and attitude were god awful. How could he become a pro hero like that?

"Kacchan. Are you going to the party? I hear 1-B will be there too." said Izuku with a tiny smile.

"No. Parties are annoying and I don't like annoying things." said Katsuki as he slung his bag over his shoulder. "Are you coming?"

"Yeah! Give me a moment." said Izuku as he picked up his notes before following Katsuki.

They walked in silence towards the building. Neither really knew what to say to the other without fearing of upsetting them. They were inside the building in the blink of an eye.

"See you." said Katsuki as he walked off towards the elevator.

"Wait, can I come upstairs when the party starts? It'll be less loud up there." asked Izuku.

"Yeah, sure." said Katsuki as he boarded.

Izuku silently cheered as he hurried over to the steps. Should he bring something to play with him? Find some brain teasers online? Knowing his class, at least three others might not attend the party. Those people being Mezo, Fumikage, and Yui. They'd probably congregate in Shoji's room on the fifth floor.

He closed his door just as Shoto had arrived. Shoto wasn't going to let him go tonight. He knew that all too well.

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Izuku could hear music starting up, meaning they were just about ready to start. Just then someone had knocked on his door just then.

"Shoto..." Izuku mumbled.

"Can we go down together? It doesn't have to be long. I'd actually prefer to go on a night stroll." said Shoto as he twiddled his thumbs. "Yes? No? Am I being too forward?"

"Just for a bit, we can stroll. But then I have to come back." said Izuku as he put on sweats and shoes.

They walked downstairs and other students were already in a party mood. Izuku smiled happily as he watched his friends.

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Shoto kept his hands in his pockets as they walked. Izuku looked at him wondering if he had anything to say.

"Remember when I asked you about coming with me to the States?" Shoto asked then looked at him. Izuku gave him a nod. "My dad said both you and your mom can come. I threatened not to go with him if you two couldn't go."

"Wow... I'll make sure to tell my mom then." said Izuku with a bright smile.

Shoto giggled then ruffled his hair. Izuku felt it, but didn't feel it. The tingly sensation just wasn't there. He didn't feel light. They continued to walk in silence until Shoto came to a stop. So did Izuku.

"Has Bakugo been nice to you?" Shoto asked quietly.

"Yes. Why?" Izuku pried.

"Just asking. What are you doing for our two days off?" asked Shoto as he discreetly moved closer to Izuku.

"Hm, I planned to go home tomorrow then come back. Train a bit and get a head start on homework due at a later date. It's nothing exciting." said Izuku as he fiddled with his fingers.

"Ah, I actually planned to do the same thing." said Shoto with a smile.

Izuku smiled back. He felt Shoto stare at him with curious and gentle eyes. What was going through his mind?

"Your freckles really do add to your cuteness... Just how can one person have such a lovable and squish-able face?" Shoto said with a slight whine while poking his cheek.

That caused Izuku to laugh nervously. There he was, back to teasing him. Shoto leaned forward under the guise of looking at how green his eyes were. His eyes briefly shifted to his lips then back to his eyes. He tilted his head to the side then pressed his lips against Izuku's.

Izuku was stunned. He weakly raised his arms and managed to push him away.

"If you're going to make out, get a fucking room." Katsuki said on the steps of the school building.

Izuku snapped his head in his direction as Shoto still had a hold on him. Katsuki walked down the stairs and past them. Izuku pushed Shoto off and went after Katsuki. Katsuki had picked up his pace as he didn't want to remember. He took the stairs up as waiting for the elevator would take too long.

"Kacchan!" Izuku shouted as he hurried after him.

Katsuki kept moving. He could see the sign that said 4th floor. He quickened his pace and finally relaxed after successfully locking himself in his room. He wished he hadn't gone back for his book so he wouldn't have witnessed such a scene. He grabbed his towel out of the bathroom and cried into it. He hated being this vulnerable. He hated having these feelings for Izuku. It was ruining his life.

"Kacchan!" Izuku shouted as he knocked on the door. "Kacchan!"

Katsuki harshly opened his door with his tear stained face.

"Go the fuck away! Forget going home together, forget doing anything together! Even now after I've changed, you both still do this to me." said Katsuki before shutting his door. His tears continued to fall as he crouched down on the floor. "Even after everything... it still wasn't enough..."

Katsuki felt his body move with the opening door. Izuku was using his quirk to force his way in. Katsuki remained silent after Izuku forced himself in, locking the door in the process.

"Kacchan... I won't ask you to explain anything, but I will ask you to cry in my arms at least." said Izuku softly.

Katsuki was reluctant but did it anyway. It hurt him so much. So much he felt like dying. Izuku wouldn't understand the pain he was in. Izuku gently patted his back as he got him to move to the bed. He knew they had something to do with his current state, but why still escaped him.

"Kacchan, do you want anything to eat? Drink? Or do you just want to lie down?" Izuku asked.

"Lie down." he muttered.

A smile formed on Izuku's face as Katsuki held onto him while hiding his face. He decided not to question the happiness he got when it came to Katsuki and instead focused on supporting him. Izuku was brought out of his thoughts by Katsuki gently ruffling his hair. He got the tingly feeling.

"Kacchan, do it again." said Izuku as he had started growing fond of it.

"Do you like it when I do this...?" Katsuki asked with a sniffle.

"Very much. It makes me feel warm, fuzzy and light. My head tingles too." said Izuku with a smile. "It's pleasant."

Katsuki moved closer to his face and wondered if going for it was the right choice. It was probably too soon, especially since he was kissed by Shoto not too long ago. He felt Izuku cup his cheek before pressing his lips against his. He didn't know why he did it. His heart just told him to.

Katsuki felt him pull away and he desperately wanted to pull him back in. Izuku did it again as if he heard his silent prayer. They silently stared at each other until Izuku had sat up. He kissed Katsuki. He kissed Katsuki. He started to freak out and ran out the door.