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If Bakugou guessed the pro hero would never showed up at the shop again he was definitely wrong.
Because not only did he become one of the most familiar faces around here he tried to show up almost everyday.
More than that annoying Deku.
Asking questions or rambling off about his own day as if the shop owner asked. He had been showing up for two weeks now, but they both had already clicked instantly. Well at least Bakugou tried not to make it obvious.
Worst part was he instantly learned how flirty the red head was with him. Always complimenting him. Every time roses would quickly grow from his hair. It was weird— the red roses only happened with Red Riot. The first week was when Riot finally found out about the emotions behind them. Flustered. He definitely loved to mess with the snappy blonde plus who was he kidding it was cute.
He casually just slip out a compliment without warning causing the smaller male to burn up. Not even all the stuff he complimented was directed towards Bakugou but also his flowers and shops.
“Your work is incredible Bakugou, I mean when did you even do this one?” Riot said letting a sound of amazement out while glancing up at the tall colorful flower in the corner of the room.
“Just have a lot of time on my hands when it isn’t busy..” The blonde mumbled letting a little huff out while he wrapped up flowers, putting them in the water filled vases. He really was working hard for Friday which was Valentine’s Day, it currently was Wednesday so quite a few people were already stopping by the shop.
“Well it’s great man! Keep up the work.” Riot said with a big smile glancing over across the room at the man behind the register, soon red flowers dropping onto the counter making him smile.
“I don’t need you telling me that ‘hair for brains’ when I’ve been doing that for so long.” Bakugou snapped trying to ignore the red flush on his face with annoyance and irritation.
This caused Riot to turn feeling his smile form a little bigger now mostly due to the nickname. Ever since they met the blonde had been throwing insults to his hair any chance he got but it only made the other smile.
He found Bakugou funny.
He often found himself smiling over the random things Bakugou would say while he’s on duty or doing anything random in the city.
“Yeah I know but I just want you to know that people find your work amazing.” Riot said softly, glancing at the flowers having his back turned towards him. He was guessing that he was angrily huffing to himself while rose petals fell from his hair, probably mumbling how stupid he was.. but instead Bakugou was just staring at him from across the room as if he was lost in thought.
Bakugou was bad at feelings but he knew what he felt was.. appetitive. He knew he didn’t need a hero’s support to feel great cause he already does but it did feel nice getting genuine compliments like the ones Riot gives him.
He swallowed down hard feeling his chest pound. Was this from happiness? Embarrassment? There was also something else there he felt but he couldn’t put his finger on it.
Riot had turned at this point making eye contact with Bakugou, it had lasted for maybe 10 seconds.
Silence.
“Well.. Uh..” Riot cleared his throat before rubbing the back of his neck feeling his own face heat up. This got awkward. Bakugou glanced away making his brows fur down for that irritated look he always has. “Any plans for Friday besides being busy in this juggle?” The hero questioned walking over to the counter as the shop door open causing the little bell to ring. People walking in unnoticed to the hero more focused on getting stuffed for their loved ones.
“No?”
Bakugou answered as if it was a stupid question to asked causing Riot to tilt his head.
“So you’re seriously gonna just be working on Valentine’s Day?”
“Yeah the hell are you getting at?” The blonde said in an irritated voice while slightly keeping an eye on the girls who walked in.
Riot stayed quiet for a second, “I just think..” He started before turning to look at the shorter one all the way. “You need to get out, man. Why not after work? I mean it will be late but you’re gonna be busy that day— I think you need it.” Riot had a determined yet soft smile on his face while crossing his arms. He’s acting like he just declared war with villains.
All of the sudden Bakugou had a smirk that tugged against the corner of his lips before he leaned against the counter placing his chin on his palm. “Is the famous pro hero asking to hang out with me?” He said in a type of tone that was supposed to make Riot feel embarrassed but it didn’t technically work.
“If you’re down for it.”
That damn sharp tooth smile.
Bakugou’s smile faded into an annoyed look again before he groaned out. “Fine whatever, just make sure it isn’t a waste of my time. You know I could be using that time to catch on sleep.”
Riot smiled and nodded.
“Wouldn’t dream of it.”
Bakugou rolled his eyes has he turned around to rearrange some stuff behind him on the other counter, secretly smiling to himself. He was actually kinda excited. He doesn’t have really any friends. He kinda just spent his free time working on new creations or working out. Going out with someone would be cool.
“Is that Red Riot!”
A very loud squeal was heard startling Bakugou as purple and pink undeveloped flower petals shot up from his hair making him turn fast. There stood a group of teenagers looking at Riot with sparkling eyes, the adoring smiles making the hero to smile as he turned around to them. “You know it.”
The group of teens had began to freak out and ask for pictures and of course the hero couldn’t say no.
Riot walked away from the counter towards the group that was now turning into a crowd of other extras standing in front of the hero.
Bakugou watched from the counter feeling like he was far from a distance however they were all just at the front of the store. At this point the crowd circled Riot; not that the store owner couldn’t see him though.. it was pretty hard to ignore the 6’7 giant with red hair. Soon showing off his hardening quirk to some little kids with their parents who had just walked in cause they saw him.
Wow.
Bakugou swallowed down hard, keeping his eyes locked on the hero who had such a big smile.. it made the blonde wanna grit his teeth for some reason. He felt a feeling inside of him that he was familiar with.
Envy and Jealously— he had felt this way many times when he watched other people’s quirks.
Everything around him went slow for a second as he couldn’t keep his eyes off Riot, he felt his fist bawl up watching the way those kids look up to him with such respect. Bakugou watched has dark flowers fell, looking somewhat dead.
They were very droopy with little too no colors. The brightest color out of them was the dark blue ones. All he could do was glare with jealousy not even noticing the tears threatening the form. Because in his head.. he was Bakugou Katsuki, he didn’t cry.
As if it was a movie everything was in slow motion and there was no noise once Riot finally looked over at Bakugou who looked like he wasn’t taking any of this well his smile started to drop. Eye contact again. But Bakugou broke it making everything go back to normal speed,
Riot remembered he was being circled which caused him to turn back to everyone. He felt guilty.
This was Bakugou’s store yet a lot of there people came just for the fact that he was here.
“Okay everybody— I always appreciate meeting you but after all this ‘Dynamight’s’ flower shop so while you’re here go ahead and buy some flowers! His work is amazing just look around!” Riot exclaimed causing people to go quiet and slowly start to look around— with that many little kids ran to look at the cool flowers making their parents follow. Groups of teenagers went back to shopping around while adults joined in on looking.
Bakugou slowly looked around watching the people’s faces.. they still looked amazed even while they were just looking at his flowers. His chest started to feel heavy. Too many complicated emotions and that’s one thing he didn’t do well with.
“Hey I’m sorry about that— I get caught up when it comes to—“
“Don’t apologize.” Bakugou mumbled not taking his eyes away from his customers causing Riot to look at him noticing the none colorful flowers falling onto the counter. “These extras look up to you so it’s only natural for you to get wrapped up in interactions.. I can’t blame you if that were me I’d probably be worse.”
Bakugou’s voice was soft.
He didn’t have an angry expression either more like an understanding look but hidden in there was a bit of disappointment.
It was quiet for a few seconds between them to where all they could hear was people talking, laughing, gossiping and humming. Riot knew it would only be another minute till people got in line to pay.
“Y’know Bakugou, I’m not used to seeing these dark petals fall from you. I really like all your colorful ones..”
Bakugou closed his eyes feeling annoyance start to form.
“But— I still like these. I like any flowers you can make. I always say your work is good and I mean it. I find your quirk interesting. That’s why I stop here everyday.” Riot said softly watching as those red rosey eyes opened to look at him. He then smiled picking up one of the petals.
“But I think roses will still be my favorite.”
Bakugou’s face suddenly lit up, his eyes opening all the way while he had that flustered and embarrassed expression. Those dull flowers soon turning into red roses quickly.
“You’re an idiot.”
“Maybe but at least one of us can tell you like roses.”