August 18th, Sunday 
5.48 PM 

He tastes sweet, like honey. He feels warm too, like the sun during a slightly cloudy day, not too hot, not too cold, but just right. 

You could say it was desperate, but I couldn't help it. Seeing him upset always makes me feel some sort of guilt inside. It was because he said I could've died, and he was upset about me, it's something I wanted to do before that ever happens.  

I didn't want it to be like this. I was hoping for something that definitely would make him happy, a little bit of romantic actions here and there… definitely not in a hospital, but preferably a mountain or a forest. Maybe even that one restaurant near UA that sells the spiciest but most delicious curry noodles he and I have ever tasted.  

That would be cute and hilarious at the same time but it works better than this hospital.

Everything sure feels bland, the only thing that doesn't feel dead in here is him. 

I pulled him down a little more until I was leaning back against the pillow. I just want him, what can I say? 

He pressed his hand next to my head as he tilted my head higher. I used my thumb to wipe away the tears that were sliding down his cheeks as he licked my bottom lip. He gave me one last kiss before pulling away, fingers still playing with the hair at the back of my neck. 

 "M' sorry, " I whispered into the space between our mouths.  

I watched as his deep red eyes searched mine before diving back down for a kiss, punctuating each one with his words. 

"Don't you ever," one peck on my lips. "Be sorry", another one on my cheek. "For being", one on my scar. "Alive," one passionate kiss and I gladly reciprocated it. 

I hummed as he pulled away once more. "Yes, sir…," I muttered. "I want some more," I continued.  

He sighed as he leaned back down. I smiled happily as he muttered something along the lines of 'wipe that grin off your face so I can kiss you' and pressed his lips against mine once more. 

×××××× 

(Bakuflower. Lmao have you guys seen the new drawing Hori did?) 

During our "heated" make out session (it wasn't really heated, seeing how he was in this condition, but it's amazing nonetheless), we were interrupted by a knock on the door. 

I grumbled as I pulled away from him to open the door. I was met with Mina's tear stained face and Moeru's and Tsubaki's panicked expression. I let them in immediately.

Kaminari, Sero and Jiro barged in right behind them even if the nurse did said 3 visitors in a room only.  

"Hey, guys!," I heard Eijiro said cheerfully. 

I heard everyone sighed in relief and my parents came into the room. The old man placed his hand on my shoulder while smiling at me. 

"So, have you got your man yet?," the old hag asked, leaning down and nudging my sides. 

I hissed and smacked her hand while she chuckled heartily. I watched Eijiro's confused expression while Moeru yells at him for not being careful, Mina cries happily, Jiro and Tsubaki conversed with each other and the idiot duo telling him about the entire car ride. 

Chaos in a toned down way.

"Honestly, I'm not entirely fucking sure," I mumbled, loud enough for my parents to hear.  

The old man patted my shoulder as he smiled at the sight before looking at me. "Well then, I think it's time he knows," he said. "Good luck." 

I hummed in response and stared at the wall with a slightly red face.  

×××××× 

I heard Tsubaki sigh as she ruffled my hair. She gestured at the sight of Moeru still yelling, Mina who was now breakdancing on the floor since Kirishima requested her and the idiot duo + Jiro who was providing the music. 

"If you have my son as your boyfriend, you're gonna have to deal with this from now on." 

I sighed out of annoyance. Can people stop touching my hair? I get that it's fluffy and soft and shit but damn, stop. I was born naturally with soft, fluffy hair but that doesn't mean I don't take time to make sure it's constantly in this condition.  

"I can handle it. I've been dealing with them for 2 years,"I grumbled, crossing my arms. 

She hummed. "Good, because you'll have to". 

×××××× 

"Can you all please leave the room. The only people who can stay is his fiancé and his parents," the nurse said after walking in to check up on him.   

OH FUCK NO. 

"You have a fiancé!? Is it Bakugo?" Mina asked, looking at Kirishima, who was equally bewildered. "I didn't know you were engaged! Man, why didn't you tell me," she whined, slapping the bedsheets.   

"Why aren't we informed about this, Katsuki?" The old hag asked. 

Everyone turned to look at me and his mothers raised an eyebrow. "You didn't get my permission yet, Katsuki. Although I do give full consent once he turns 18," Tsubaki said.  

"It's a fucking misunderstanding and it's the only way I could get a ride to the hospital quickly," I explained. 

"You could've said you were his brother or something! Not that I'm opposed to you both getting married," the old hag said, sighing. 

The nurse looked exasperated as she does her job, checking his cast and all. My dad glanced at the sight before suggesting we all go out of the room while me and his mothers can stay, reasoning that we were preventing the nurse from doing the job. 

The door closed with a click several moments later. 

Moeru stared at me while Tsubaki kept her eyebrow raised and I grumbled while crossing my arms. 

"Do I not get a say-," Kirishima asked, raising his left hand. Moeru shushed him. "You will." 

"I clearly remember saying that I was lying just now to get into the ambulance," I mumbled.  

Tsubaki sighed and shook her head, walking over to place her hand on my shoulder. She's a few inches shorter than me but still terrifying nonetheless, it reminds me of the time when I first met Moeru.

"Treat our son well, whether you're not dating, dating, engaged or married. I'll find you, Problem Child, wherever you are." 
She squeezed the junction between my neck and my shoulder hard and I winced. "Yes, ma'am…".  

Moeru smiled as Kirishima looked around helplessly. "Now that's settled. We'll be leaving you alone," she said, standing up from the chair. 

"I'm done with the check up, so I'll be taking my leave. Everything is fine and nothing has changed for the worse. Your son will have to stay here for a few more days before getting discharged," the nurse said, scribbling a few things on the board she was holding. 

She nodded at us before walking out. Moeru and Tsubaki followed behind her and I can hear Moeru scolding her for 'scaring the child' as Tsubaki grumbled. 

Me and Kirishima, alone, in a room after that. 

How awkward? 

I heard Kirishima chuckling as I sat on the edge of the bed again, face flushed, arms crossed. 

"Man, that was kind of hilarious though. I also vaguely remember someone saying the word fiancé. That was you?", he teased.  

I grumbled, refusing to acknowledge him as I stared at the wall. He kept whining, telling me not to ignore him. 

"C'mon hubby, I want kisses~."  

"Go to Hell," I muttered, finally moving to peck him on the lips. "Once you're fully healed, I'm gonna take you to the dog park and let you have fun. Then we'll get fucking dinner. Movie marathon after".  

"Is that a date?", he asked gleefully, carding his hand through my hair.  

"Yes, you dumb fuck," I said, letting him pull me down for another one.  

×××××× 

October 16th 2031, Tuesday 

He smiles happily before pulling me into a kiss. It was short-lived since he wouldn't stop fucking smiling.  

I hear people screaming, someone crying, applause all around. Kari and Natsukan are purring, happy and content as they rub their heads on both of our legs. 

I hope he doesn't stop smiling, it reminds me of the sky, it's always bright. The sun will be there lighting up everything during the day. When the moon takes over at night, the night sky still lights up with stars. If it ever rains and the sky goes dark, I'll be there for him.  

"Papa!" 

I turn and I see a girl, 6 years old, running up to us. Kirishima bent down and picked her up in his arms and I ruffled her black hair.  

"You both look good in a suit!" she exclaims giggling. 

"Your father sure does look good…", I muttered, kissing her on the cheek.  

"Always such a flirt, Katsu," he chuckles while placing her on the ground. I watch her run to Mina while pointing at us and puffing out her chest, saying something while Mina pats Ayae's cheeks. She looks up and smiles proudly.  

I feel Eijiro tug my hand and I turn to look at him. He's still smiling and he continues to do so as he pulls me in for another kiss, hand playing with my suit as he wraps one arm around my waist. 

Time can change a lot of things, but they're one of the greatest keepers of secrets. They keep the memories fresh, vivid as possible even if it will fade away eventually and I'm sure the memories of our time will be with us forever.  

"We're married now," Eijiro says, pressing a kiss under my ear. I hummed in response as he said the three words that were only meant for me and our daughter. 

"I love you". 

"I love you too." 

×××××× 

I really hope I didn't fuck up the final chapter and I have a very, cheesy obsession with ending things with I LOVE YOU hHHhaa, and it's a short chapter aha...

Anyways, thank you for reading Memories of Time! I, uh started this back in December 2018. I didn't particularly like the original version, now we have this! I'm absolutely content and happy with it and I hope you all enjoyed the book.  

Again, thank you for reading my works! I'm grateful (as hell, legit)~