The day had gone by faster than expected. Hayley was a bit stiff from pushing herself yesterday with Bakugou's demands of hand to hand combat and complaining about her groaning in pain too much.

"Hayley-chan, can I talk to you?" Izuku whispered. Hayley nodded but smirked as the boy trembled from Bakugou's glare, "Wow Kachan seems attached to you?" Hayley shrugged "Yeah but... I don't mind it, I guess he's trying to fix things in his own...unique way?" Hayley smiled, "Listen, I wont be able to walk home with you today. Is that okay?" Izuku asked quickly, "Uhm, yeah I don't mind, are you okay?' Izuku nodded before rushing off, "See you Monday!" Hayley stood there confused as she watched Izuku's retreating figure.

"Oi, Blondie. You ready to go?" Bakugou slung his bag over his shoulder That explains it...

"Go where? We're not training today remember? I have to head home and help my mom for tonight."

"I know, the Old hag told me to go there after school since she and the old man are running late." Bakugou replied to his mother's text...

Shit... tonight I die, goodbye cruel worl-

BUZZ BuZZZ

Hayley grabbed her phone,

"Hello?"

Hey Little bird!! How was your day? Did you have fun?

Hayley felt Bakugou lean in slightly to try and listen to her conversation. She Smirk, You Ass, I'll get you...

"Oh it was great! I missed you today?"

Bakugou stiffened. Who the hell is she talking too?

Sorry, I had loads to do, but we are still on for tomorrow right?

"Of course we are! I'm so excited! I even have my outfit picked out and everything!"

That's awesome little bird, I'll meet you at the station around 9am and then we can head off, chat later!

"Chat later, Luv Ya!" 

Hayley felt the heat radiating off of Bakugou, "What's your prob-"

"WHO THE HECK WAS THAT!?" Hayley giggled at his out burst, "Someone special." Hayley teased. Bakugou tried to grab Hayley's phone but she slid it into her back pocket. Hayley suddenly got serious..."I Need to talk to you about tonight...But not here." Hayley took Bakugou's sweaty hand and pulled him back into the class room. Everyone had thankfully left, "What now blondie?"

"Please promise me you'll listen and then explode." Hayley looked away crossing her arms over her chest. 

"And if I don't?"

"I wont tell you who M is."

Bakugou thought for a moment before nodding.

"My parents don't know that I'm attending U.A.... Th-"

"WHAT!!!"

"Hey! You promised!!!!"

"tch...." Bakugou pouted

Wow... that pout is actually kinda cute...

"Anyway... Mom and dad wanted me to attend Shiketsu High but I've wanted to attend U.A since many known heroes attended here and I had a personal mission. I need your help tonight to make sure my parents don't find out. I know this is a lot to ask and I can't explain just yet what the mission is but-"

"Tch fine..." Hayley's eyes widened, "Wait, you're helping me?" That was easy?

"Whatever reason you're doing this for, better be good. Only problem is the old Hag knows you attend U.A.... She saw us in the park the other day..." Bakugou blushed.

"I'm dead...." Hayley held her head.

"Hold up..."

Bakugou took out his phone and placed it against his ear,

"What are you doing?!"

"Saving your ass!" 

What do you want brat?

Listen Hag, tonight there is no mention of U.A or that Hayley attends school with me or that you saw us walk together, got that!?

What!? Are you embarrassed of that gorgeous girl? I swear brat! She is the best chance you have at getting a gir-

She's hiding it from her parents!!!!!! Long story short, she's attending U.A but they think she's at Shiketsu.

What!? Is she there, let me talk to her!!!

Tch, Here

Bakugou held out his phone..."She wants to talk to you..."

Hayley swallowed before taking the phone.

"uh...Hi Mits-"

What the fuck are you thinking! What if something happened to you on your way to school or home!!?

I know, I'm sorry but trust me when I say my reason is worth it, just please trust me, I'll do anything you ask!

Bakugou's eyes widened and he shook his head mouthing take it back!

Tell you what, I'll play along your shit story tonight but you will be at my house tomorrow evening and you will stay over. I will talk to your mother tonight and arrange it, Understood?

Yes maam!

Then you can explain you're master plan to me and my idiot son whose been talking non-stop about you everyd-

Bakugou grabbed his phone,

Shut up old hag! We'll see you later!

Bakugou placed his phone in his pocket. Hayley began hyperventilating, "If my own mother doesn't kill me then Mitsuki will!" Bakugou watched Hayley pace, "I could change my name and move to America, no.... too obvious, I'll go to Africa and join the pre-heros in Kenya! Yeah,!" Bakugou took Hayley's hand, "Oi Blondie..." Hayley heard Bakugou hiss, "What the fuck! Why are you so hot?" Hayley stopped, shit... "Uhm... It's a small part of my dad's quirk... I haven't been able to control it... It's connected to my emotions, I'm sorry, are you okay?" Hayley inspected Bakugou's hand that had a small red mark, "Tch it's nothing." Bakugou blushed. Hayley smirked, "Want me to kiss it better?" she said teasingly 

"That fuck!" Bakugou pulled his hand away but Hayley fell into a fit of giggles.

"Come on blondie, we have to go!"

"Wait, I have to change!"

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Hayley walked beside Bakugou, "You owe me big time for this shit!" Bakugou growled shoving his hands into his pockets, "I can't believe I've been dragged into your life drama!" Bakugou continued, "This is going to bite-"

"I get it okay?" Hayley groaned, "You'll understand soon! I promise!!" Bakugou huffed, "Fine! shitty girl...."

"Could you please stick to one nickname too!? It's been, blondie, Hayley, girly and now shitty girl. I call you Bakugou, simple, would you rather have me call you Pom-pom?" Hayley smirked as his fists began smoking, "Then it's settled, the next nickname you use is the one that sticks. Every time you use a different one we don't train together for 3 days." Bakugou's eyes twitched, "f-fine!!!" 

The two continued walking and finally made it to Hayley's house. Opening the front door they found a fuming Jonathan, "SO WHO IS THE B- oh, hello Katsuki?" Jonathan looked between the two, "I ran into Bakugou at the station, Mitsuki sent him so he could walk me home." Hayley kissed her father on the cheek, "So... no training with that boy?" Bakugou's ears perked up, "Nope, not today," Jonathan looked between the two teens, "Uh, okay then?" Hayley removed her shoes, "Oh yeah, remember that I'm not home tomorrow from 9am, I'm meeting up with some friends but I'll be home before 4." 

Hayley walked into the kitchen but Jonathan pulled Bakugou outside, "What the hell old m- I mean..." Bakugou stopped himself, Jonathan was a well known and strong pro-hero, he definitely didn't want to get on his bad side. Jonathan shut the door, "How have you been kiddo?" Bakugou shrugged, "swamped with school but kicking ass." Jonathan smirked, "Good job kiddo, You'll make a great Pro one day, just watch your mouth...." Bakugou watched Jonathan, something's up, "Why did you pull me out here?" Jonathan smirked evilly, 

"Are you busy tomorrow?

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Diane was busy with dinner while Bakugou helped with some hard kitchen duties while Hayley prepared desert, "Hal, could you grab me the box of bay leaves in the Pantry?" Diane asked over her shoulder. Hayley walked into the pantry, "Where exactly?" Hayley called back, "Oh shoot, I forgot it's on the top shelf, Katsuki dear, could you maybe lend her a hand?" Diane smiled when he nodded. Bakugou walked into the pantry to find Hayley standing on a few unstable boxes, "Almost...got...iiit." Hayley stood on her tippy toes as she reached for the small box when suddenly the structure gave in.

"Eeep!" Hayley shut her eyes awaiting her ass to hit the hard floor but instead a set of strong and warm arms wrapped around her body. Hayley's eyes met Bakugou's red piercing eyes, "uh, hehe I got them." Hayley blushed when she realized that Bakugou had not placed her down yet. His scent filled her, 

He smells like warm cotton candy from the fair... 

Hayley noticed Bakugou's blush too, "Uhm... Baku-"

"Tch, you need to be careful blondie! Don't need you breaking your neck and being in bed for weeks." Bakugou hissed. Hayley nodded, "Uhm... Bakugou?" The blonde boy growled, 

Say my name dammit!!!

"What!?" 

"Y-you can put me down now...."

Bakugou's entire face flushed. Dropping Hayley's legs but keeping his arm around her shoulders until she was steady. Hayley turned in the narrow pantry to face him, "Thanks for saving my neck."

Bakugou starred down at the girl in front of him. She stood awfully close due to the shelves behind them but when her eyes met his, that's when it happened...

His heart started racing and his palms began getting really sweaty. He took a deep breath to try and control his pacing heart but it only increased when the smell of her shampoo filled his nose, 

She smells like strawberry cake...

Hayley could feel her body heat increase at her heart rate began to pick up at the way he was looking at her. His eyes were so intense but for some reason... red had been one of her favorite colors growing up. Growing up she never thought of him more than a friend but being a teenager with hormones and crushes developing like bubbles in a boiling pot, Hayley couldn't help but acknowledge how handsome and tall he really was. Hayley clenched her hands but she had never realized that her hands were on his chest, clenching his shirt. Her fingers could feel the results of his training and for some reason... He didn't say a word. His scowl was gone and his face was calm, his eyes were peaceful but his breathing was picking up pace when she clenched his shirt tighter, "Hey Bakug-" Hayley was silenced when Bakugou placed his hands on her waist, "Don't say that..." Bakugou growled. Hayley raised her brow, "Don't say what?" Hayley felt him pull her closer, "Don't say Bakugou, I hate it when you say it like that! I have a name dammit! You always said my name!" Bakugou clenched the sides of Hayley's shirt. Hayley felt her self lean in a bit closer from his touch. It felt like they had been in there forever and she could finally admit... She missed the idiot more than she would admit...

"Kats-"

"Hayley, Katsuki? Did you find it?" Diane's voice interrupted Hayley from the kitchen.

Hayley cleared her throat as Bakugou backed away and placed his hands in his pocket looking away, "Yes! Sorry, Ba...-Katsuki was just helping me put some groceries back in place!" Hayley walked out with the box of bay leaves but she didn't realize the smile on the blushing boys face...

She said it... that damn girl....

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Mitsuki and Masaru had finally joined them. As they all sat at the table Hayley felt Mitsuki's glare before she smirked, "It's so good to have you back Hayley!" Mitsuki clapped her hands. Diane smiled, "Feels like my home is filling up again." Jonathan ruffled Hayley's hair, "Seems we have two future pro-heroes dining with us tonight. I know it's only been 3 days since school has started, but I can't wait to see what lays ahead for the two of you." Hayley smiled at her dad, "Oh mom! I have a surprise for you.!" Hayley took out her phone and showed her mother a photo of her in the completed hero costume. Diane'e eyes widened, "Hal... you." Hayley smiled, "I wanted my costume to resemble yours so that people will know what a great mother and hero you are." Jonathan smiled at the two woman in his life but when Hayley showed him the photo he went pale..."Dad?"

"I need follow up on those restraining orders..."

The whole table fell into laughter except for Katsuki who kept his eyes on Hayley. The feelings he felt when they were in the pantry were still flooding his mind... Why did he feel this way? What made his heart skip a beat even more was when she said his name... he loved her voice when it spoke his name. Clenching his fists, I wont let her go again, that shitty girl is gonna be the death of me.... 

"Oh Diane, I was wondering. Could Hayley come stay over tomorrow evening? I'd love to catch up with her and then She and my Idiot son can maybe catch up too." Mitsuki grinned, Diane looked at Hayley who smiled at her mother, "That sounds great!" Diane nodded but Jonathan was confused, "Wait, I though you were going out with friends tomorrow?" Hayley nodded, "I am but then I'll go straight to the Bakugou's from the station, if that's okay?" Hayley gave her father her best pout and puppy eyes, "I guess so...." Johnny gave in and stared at Katsuki nodding at the boy.

"Anyway, we should head home. We will see you tomorrow darling" Mitsuki said but for some reason the tone sent shivers down her and Katsuki's spine. Hayley stood at the door when the family made their way out. Katsuki's hand brushed Hayley's as he passed by sending sparks through both of their bodies, "I'll text you later...." Katsuki shoved his hands in his pockets, "You need my number dummy." Hayley said rolling her eyes.

"I still have it... always had..." 

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