last year i fell flat on my face, last month i knew something should change (closed)

[katsuking]

WHO: Katsuki Bakugo and various CR
WHAT: Catchall log for April
WHEN: April
WHERE: Everywhere and anywhere all at the same time
WARNINGS: Potential cw: for injuries and blood, as well as swearing. Will add more later if needed! EDIT: cw for suicide mention.


[Basically, this is for Quests and other shenanigans you want to do with Katsuki! If we don't have anything planned, feel free to hit me up by pm or pp over at wozwald!!]

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closed to deku... boba date

[katsuking]

["See you in ten", is what Izuku says. Katsuki was already in the apartment, lounging around on the couch reading a manga when the two of them were texting. And he knew Izuku was at his guild, so he decides to wait it out for him to arrive before going to the boba place. Originally he was going to meet him at the actual place itself but...

He.. doesn't even know where it is.

To be honest, he's not much of a boba guy. It's usually far too sweet for his tastebuds, but he wasn't about to deny Izuku when he's got a craving. And the matcha flavour tends to have just a little hint of bitterness to it that he likes. So he's looking forward to it!! And decides to get dressed into something other than a t shirt and sweatpants.

He's in an oversized t shirt and ripped jeans. An upgrade?]

[fullgauntlet]

[Izuku has been spending a lot of time around the autumn guide lately. Reading as much as he can while practicing his magic with a few others at the guild as well. It's a good and productive way to spend his time. But when he started texting with Katsuki he figures a break to grab something to drink would be nice. They've been spending a lot of time together lately. And he can't say he minds it.

When he heads back to meet up with the other boy he already has a small boba place that he wants to suggest. It's nice that this world still has modern things like boba shops despite it being entirely different from Japan. But the shop has everything he could pick from a boba shop. Including some hot versions which Katsuki might like if he wanted tea?]

Kacchan!

[He opens the door and peeks in.]

I'm here!

[katsuking]

Took you long enough.

[Is Katsuki's immediate response, and he puts a bookmark in his manga to set it on the coffee table and get to his feet.]

I'm assuming you know a place we can go to?

[fullgauntlet]

Sorry! I came here as fast as I could.

[Is Izuku's immediate response! But he nods and pulls his bag over his shoulder.]

Hm! I do, it's a bit of a walk from here so I hope you don't mind it. It's nice out today, though?

[katsuking]

It ain't like I've got anything better to do.

[Already did his job for today, so the rest of his afternoon was completely empty.

Katsuki walks over to Izuku with his hands in his pant pockets, and like it's second nature he reaches out with his right hand to grab onto Izuku's left. Not hesitating to slide his fingers in between the other boy's.

It's not even something he's consciously aware of doing-- it's starting to become a habit.]

[fullgauntlet]

[It's really becoming like clockwork that they hold hands. Izuku still has specific thoughts about that at the back of his head and wonders if it could mean something but he usually tries to ignore it for the fact that it's just the nature of this world...

He still stammers slightly as they head out, though. If other people see them? What do they think??]

Hm! ... I- I hope you like the menu, they have both hot and cold options and all sorts of different flavours. So if you're still set on having hot tea you can get that.

closed to kenta.... mistakes are going to be made

[katsuking]

[Katsuki had the smart idea to tell someone to get a gun who probably shouldn't have one. And better yet-- he's been asked to help this guy learn how to use it, and accepted it despite never having a gun in his hands before.

But his Quirk allows him to shoot bullets, and he understands the science behind how guns work! So it should be easy, right?]

Hey. Today's the day, kid. Grab your gun and meet me in the Flower Yard.

mistakes? no. Never,

[fiorello]

[ If only Kenta knew Katsuki had some logical reasons to doubt himself. Because he sees absolutely no problems here. This guy's a hero, recommended a weapon that he'd be able to use to protect himself, and even personally showing him how to use it! All the more reason to trust and admire him, right?

Even though he still doesn't know his real name. But it's fine! He replies with a simple ] ok!! 😊 [ then makes his way to the Flower Yard.

... Thankfully the right Flower Yard, though that still leaves calling for Katsuki's attention. Um. Hm. ]

- Excuse me! [ He approaches, only a little bit shy. ] Are you, um... [ looking at his phone: ] girt...ex...please...

[ PLEASE have mercy on him, he's trying his best, ]

[katsuking]

[Katsuki can't hide the little "pff!" he gets from Kenta attempting to pronounce his username. Luckily for him, he's changed his username to something shorter (even though i forgot to write it), so it'll be easier to pronounce next time.]

It's short for "Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight". Though I changed it to just Dynamight, because SOME people complained about it not making sense.

[fiorello]

[ buddy if he struggled THAT much to pronounce it, it doesn't make sense

But Kenta just smiles. ] It's nice to meet you in person, Dynamight! I'm Kenta. [ If he couldn't guess from username: kenta

Anyways! He unclips from his apartment key a pink worm keychain, which transforms into that pink water gun-looking gun he'd sent him a picture of. This probably can't get much more ridiculous for Katsuki. ]

Thank you for taking the time to teach me!

[katsuking]

[This is definitely one of the most ridiculous things Katsuki has gotten himself into, and that pink worm that changes into a water gun almost gets a laugh out of him.

He just gets a "Pff" instead, as he reaches his hand out for the gun.]

This thing is a real gun?

[fiorello]

[ Kenta doesn't even hesitate to hand over the gun. ]

It is! ... I think. I still haven't tried to shoot it... [ with uh. with good reason. He's trying to be a good boy and be responsible about his gun handling. ]

forward dated to 4/20 🎉

[fullgauntlet]

[Izuku isn't sure why he feels so nervous- scratch that. He knows exactly why he's so nervous. It's Katsuki's birthday according to the calendar here and Izuku is actually here for it. It's the first year in a very long time that he's been close enough with Katsuki to actually get the chance to celebrate with him too and that's just nerve wreaking. He has a lot of worries in his head. If Katsuki will hate his gift, is disappointed, wants more than just a day out, or just plain says no to Izuku. But after years of expecting that kind of thing it's hard to not feel nervous.

But things have been a lot of fun with Katsuki lately too. They've spent an extraordinary amount of time together and for the most part, it's been really nice. Izuku is hoping that today will be just as nice for Katsuki. He's really hoping.]

Ahh... Kacchan?

[He peeks his head into the apartment and tip-toes around looking for Katsuki. Why is he tip-toeing?? He doesn't know.]

Ummm. I have something to show you...!

[katsuking]

[Katsuki honestly forgot today was his birthday. He never really liked celebrating it in the first place after he reached a certain age, so he didn't keep an eye on the calendar in April despite it being his birth month.


He had the day off today, though. Besides his daily job, which he had already finished up by the time Izuku enters their apartment. So he was laying in bed, watching videos on his phone when he hears the door open and hears his friend call out.]

Gimme a sec.

[He calls out in return, and rolls over onto his back so he can get up and leave the room. Stretching and yawning as he enters the main area.]

Whaddya' want?

[fullgauntlet]

[Ah. Sleepy-Kacchan.]

Sorry, were you having a nap?

[He fidgets quietly on the spot. He's holding a neatly wrapped gift behind his back. It's wrapped in red and orange paper and ribbons and now he's really wondering if he went overboard? This is difficult.]

I just wanted to say... I know it's been a long time since I've gotten a chance to do this. So, I'm sorry if it's not everything you're expecting. But I ... I really wanted to do something for you this year. If... If you don't like it you don't have to keep it or anything like that...!

[And he quickly shuts his eyes and holds out the gift!!]

H-Happy Birthday, Kacchan!!

[katsuking]

[As Izuku starts to ramble, Katsuki tilts his head to the side this way and that as he observes how nervous the other boy looked. It's obvious pretty fast before he even says "Happy birthday" that he's got a gift for him, and when it's held out to him Katsuki stands there like a deer in headlights.

His first instinct, of course, is to yell at him and tell him that he hates his birthday and he hates getting presents but he's getting better at keeping those thoughts to himself. Instead, he stays silent at first as he reaches out for the present and he takes it carefully into his hands as if he's worried he'll break it.

Maybe he is.. he has no idea what could be in it, but he does feel a little excited.]

...I should've seen this coming.

[If anyone was going to get Katsuki a gift he'd actually like, it's definitely Izuku. But he's hesitant... nervous for some reason, and he looks over the wrapping paper like he isn't sure if he should open it or not.]

[fullgauntlet]

[Izuku very carefully opens one eye. He really was half expecting Katsuki to explode either him or the gift on the spot. But instead, he feels Katsuki take the gift so gingerly.]

Eh? Did you almost forget?

[He stands up straight and tries to ignore the blush on his cheeks. He swallows a lump in his throat when he sees Katsuki look unsure about opening it.]

Erm. Like I said, if you don't like it I won't be upset or anything.

[But if Katsuki does open the gift he'll find a wooden box. And inside are a set of handcrafted, extremely sharp and professional kitchen knives and a black apron with orange lettering that reads, "your opinion wasn't in the recipe" on the front.]

[katsuking]

[It takes him another second or two, to get past the feeling of wanting to just give the gift back and go back to bed, before he finally starts to tear away at the paper.]

I never remember my birthday because I don't care about it.

[When he rips the paper, he sees that it's a box and it just has him cock his head to the side and wonder what could be inside. And now that he knows it's not easily breakable, he's more aggressive when he tears the rest of the paper off and tosses it to the side.

Eagerly, he opens the box not expecting much honestly. The apron is folded neatly over the knives, and he pulls that out first. His expression as he looks it over is his usual annoyed look, but he's... feeling really touched, actually. The saying on the apron was a little cheesy, but the fact that Izuku thought of Katsuki when he saw it was.. admittedly cute.

After inspecting the apron, he sets it neatly on the back of the couch so he can now focus on what he's more excited about: the knives.]

....how much did these cost?

[Katsuki says that as he pulls the biggest knife out, and inspects the metal. It looked sharp, and polished which leaves him to think it's on the more expensive side... you better not be spending a lot of money on him!!]

forward dated to two days later

[fullgauntlet]

[Two days after this complicated moment between them Izuku already feels like he's crumbling from the inside out. It's nice to have Katsuki in their shared apartment again and yet something still feels like it's not quite right. And Izuku knows it's because he asked for some time. And he still wants it. But maybe he was being a little... Over emotional?

He's had some time to think and his opinions haven't changed at all. All he can really think about is how he wants this to be what it is. Him and Katsuki.]

Kacchan?

[He's holding a box of bunny bandaids. Izuku bought them on a whim and it's all they have...]

I think it's a good idea if we check your nose?

[Sorry for breaking it a bit............]

[katsuking]

[During those two days, Katsuki was unusually quiet. He kept to himself, and went back to doing his jobs. He made dinner in the morning for Izuku and left it in the fridge, and made sure to stay out as late as he could so he could spend as little time as possible in the same room.

He felt... very horrible. He felt like he laid his heart out on display just for Izuku to take it, thank him for it, and crush it right in front of him. He knows it's probably not as deep of a rejection as it feels, it may not even be one at all, but it hurts like hell. The worst pain he's felt in his life, for sure. He spent all of his life refusing to even think about romance, not even dreaming about it and it took him so much just to realize how he felt about the other boy. How he wanted to be near him all the time, and wanted to kiss him. Hold him.

Now.. he didn't know how to feel about him. He wanted to hurt him just as bad, but that's something he keeps in check. Somehow, he's able to.


Katsuki had gone to the hospital after he got his nose broken, but it wasn't anything too severe. However, it did still bleed now and then, and today was a day where he could probably use some tissues and a new bandage... that's where Izuku comes in. Entering the livingroom with his little box of bunny band-aids, talking to him for the first time since they confessed to each other.

Katsuki flinches a little at the sound of Izuku's voice, and he looks up at him with this look of uncertainty. Like he has no idea how to even react which.... he doesn't.]

....what?

[He doesn't mean to say that, that was meant to be an intrusive thought but it slips out rather than a real response. He's a little shocked at how casual Izuku walks up to him, as if everything was perfectly fine and normal.

It just makes it hurt worse.]

[fullgauntlet]

[He absolutely knows not everything is fine and normal but he's trying his best. He really does want everything to be okay. He doesn't want things to go sour again and maybe that's why these last two days have been so weird. It feels tight and unsure again after saying all those important things to each other.]

Um.

[He swallows a nervous breath and he comes to the couch to sit down next to Katsuki...]

Y-Your nose... Can I ... help you?

[Katsuki's expression and that distracted tone has something in his chest squeeze tightly and he realizes that maybe he can't wait this whole week of thinking...]

[katsuking]

[Katsuki instinctively scoots a little when Izuku moves to take a seat next to him, his body language reserved. He wants to tell him to go fuck himself, that's the first thought that goes through his mind but he loves him too much to do that to him after all of this.

But.. that doesn't mean he knows what to do instead. And there's an uncomfortable amount of silence as he keeps his gaze fixated on the coffee table next to the couch.]

...why do you want to?

[He can't help but sound a little bitter when he mumbles that out.]

[fullgauntlet]

Because I ...

[That body language alone has Izuku's heart crumbling like pebbles. He can't do this. He can't ...!! He can't sit here when Katsuki is staying by his side by his request while Izuku tries to sort out the rest of his thoughts...

Izuku wasn't doing this to hurt Katsuki back or anything like that. He genuinely wanted to make sure that this was what they both wanted. Izuku being scared that they'd go back to their worst days is a genuine fear he has. But seeing Katsuki sitting here looking like he's about to actually kill Izuku... Yeah.

He clutches the bunny bandaids.]

Because I do want to date you, Kacchan. [He mumbles quickly!!] I was the one who broke your nose and made you stay here and I should take responsibility for that... I'm- I'm sorry. I just... Wanted to make sure. It- It was stupid.

[katsuking]

[The moment Izuku apologizes, that deathly glare softens up and Katsuki feels his heart swell suddenly. Tears immediately sting his eyes again, but thankfully Izuku knows he's a big crybaby. He doesn't bother hiding them this time.]

You-- you stupid asshole!

[Katsuki does end up giving him a punch, but it's light against his forearm. Though... he might get a little bruise from it.]

Do you know how badly it hurt for me to be so open to you like that, and have you confirm to me that you feel the same-- but then tell me to fuck off for another week?! Do you know how hard it was for me to stay here and pretend like I was a ghost so I didn't hurt your feelings again?!

[And now he's saying he wants to date Katsuki again.. it's such a roller coaster.]

Y-you-- you..!

Quest: Who You Gonna Call?

[itsmypower]

[Ghosts aren't something unfamiliar much. He's questioned yūrei in the forests, wandered stupidly after lights assuming lights were faeries made to be caught. And still he's never seen a thing possessed, trash-bins rattling through the streets as if they're pulled on string or wire's-length; some large enough to hold himself, which animate only once he's near and Shoto's stunned another half a beat. A mass of something's inside one's "mouth", and here he cautiously stumbles back, narrowly dodges before the next makes some reckless leap to take him too.

When Bakugo finds him next, he's tugging a woman out the garbage.]

They're attacking! [is all he thinks to say.]