Chapter Text
Bakugou growled under his breath, hand twitching towards the phone in his back pocket. He had felt it vibrate at least 3 times in the past hour, and he's sure he's not the only one who noticed it going off. He could feel the glares of his fellow dead-inside biochem students piercing the back of his head, though the lecturer appeared to not have noticed, or at least not have cared.
All of his friends know his schedule, and that his phone is never on silent. Surely they're not stupid enough to interrupt his lesson? Either it's an actual emergency, if so- oops, oh well - or they have an actual death wish. Either way, whoever it was is going to pay, as soon as the lecture was over.
His phone didn't appear to go off for the last 45 minutes of the lecture, for which he was grateful- though that would never be voiced to the perpetrator. As soon as the lecturer dismissed them, he bolted out of his seat, phone already in hand to find the culprit.
Stopping abruptly at the notification on the screen, he double checked he was seeing the 'Unknown Number (3)' notification correctly. He hadn't given his number out recently, nor would his friends give that information up: they knew him well. Curiosity overtook as he pulled to the side of the corridor, diverting all of his attention to the conversation on his screen.
(1:12pm) Raka I stg if you've blown the microwave up again I am going to r a g e
(1:28pm) Now is not the time to ignore me, my fury hath grown and shall continue forevermore, heed my warning, unless you admit your fault
(2:13pm) RAKA!!!!
Okay, so that was not exactly what Bakugou expected to see when he opened the messages. Who the heck is this 'Raka'? And what the fuck kinda name is that? Bakugou's anger towards his friends redirected to the idiot that made him look like a disrespectful arsehole in front of his classmates. Normally, he would probably ignore the messages- that's what any normal person would do, right? But with the anger still ebbing in his veins, he smashed out a message before he could even think what exactly he was typing.
(3:04pm) OKAY U LITTLE SHIT
(3:04pm) I DON'T KNOW WHO THE FUCK U R
(3:05pm) BUT U INTERRUPTED MY FUCKING CLASS AND I AM GOING TO FUCKING RIP UR THROAT OUT WITH MY BARE HANDS
(3:06pm) also wtf is a raka
(3:26pm) Oh, I'm really sorry? I didn't realise this was the wrong number, I had to get a new phone recently.
(3:27pm) I hope I didn't cause you too many problems, sorry again.
In the twenty minutes it had taken the stranger to reply, Bakugou had got back to his dormitory, inhaled a cup of tea and calmed himself down. A bit. He was still annoyed about the situation, but then again quite a lot of things annoyed him. But now the idiotic stranger had the gall to apologise to him? To, what looks like, sincerely apologise to him?
(3:42pm) You never answered my question, idiot
(3:42pm) What's a raka?
(3:56pm) Ah sorry sorry
(3:57pm) Its a nickname for my roommate
(3:59pm) Well that's a stupid fucking nickname
(4:45pm) How the fuck did they blow up a microwave anyway
(5:09pm) Ooo are you interested in lil' ol' me
(5:09pm) I'm surprised you're still texting a wrong number tbh
(5:15pm) Stfu
(5:19pm) Are you going to answer the question or fucking not
(5:22pm) Ok so my other roommate is a bit of a stickler for the rules, and has like printed out sheets with strict instructions/rules all over the flat
(5:23pm) Raka doesn't do so well with rules, and upon seeing the rules for the microwave when she tried to make breakfast this morning
(5:24pm) She apparently thought it would be a good idea to 'test' the rules
(5:25pm) .... rules... for a microwave? Wtf did she do man
(5:26pm) ... she microwaved 20% of his belongings
(5:26pm) Apparently it was his phone that finally got the thing to explode
(5:29pm) HAHAHAHA
(5:29pm) I LIKE THIS CHICK
(5:31pm) Don't encourage her!!
(5:32pm) Lmao she can't see this convo
(6:51pm) Ok, so, she broke your other flatmates phone,,, is she perhaps the reason you got a new phone recently?
(7:09pm) That's a story for another time I'm afraid, gotta study! Bye!
Bakugou restrained himself from demanding an answer, it wasn't like he'd ever speak to this person again. Though the least the stranger could do was entertain his curiosity- given interrupting his class earlier. Oh well. He should probably go annoy his bastard friends now anyway.
(2:04am) Eiji I swear to God if you’re the one blasting My Chem at 2am I am going to fucking kill you
(3:34am) TURN IT THE FUCK DOWN MAN I STFG
(6:54am) Ooo My Chem, what a throwback. Mama is my jam
(6:55am) Not Eiji tho, sorry
(6:56am) Hey! It was you who texted the wrong number this time!!!
(8:54am) Stfu nerd, you texted the wrong number first
(8:55am) Also, really? Mama?
(9:10am) Hey! No judging! I bet you're a 'welcome to the black parade' kinda guy, all broody and emo
"Hey Katsuki, who are you texting man?" Bakugou was brought out of his bubble, Kirishima looking at him expectantly. He raised an eyebrow at the red head, cocking his head to the side in question. Since when did Eiji care who he texted? "You've got this dopey look on your face, like you want to laugh, and I know its not one of the squad, you're not scowling enough."
"No one- and I'll show you a scowl, idiot. Also, never play my chem that loud at 2 am again or I swear I'll kill you." Bakugou fought back the urge to reply to the nerd, not wanting to seem any more suspicious in front of Eiji. For such an utter dumb arse, he was very observant, and Bakugou would rather not indulge his friends in this texting-a-stranger adventure.
"Hmm, no promises there my friend, and stop deflecting. Who were you texting?" The grin that pulled at Kirishima's lips could be described as nothing less than wolfish. This wasn't too good. Maybe it would have been better to lie? But Eiji always saw straight through him. Perhaps he denied anything too much? Nevertheless, he had to find a way to escape this conversation before Eiji got any ideas.
"No one, leave me alone shithead." Kirishima's smile pulled down into a smirk as he began edging closer to where Bakugou sat perched on the sofa.
Bzz. Bzz. Bakugou's phone vibrated where it sat on the coffee table, and Bakugou's eyes widened, a recognisable glint in Kirishima's eyes making his blood run cold. "No-!" Before Bakugou could even react, Kirishima had his phone in his hands and had leapt over the back of the sofa. "Shit." Bakugou clambered after him, dashing around their dorm to grab Kirishima.
"Who's this? Rando nerd? What other secrets are you keeping from me, Bakubabe?" Kirishima cried dramatically in between pants, an added sigh at the end for extra emphasis, still in a mad rush to keep the phone to himself. Bakugou growled at the nickname, sprinting towards Kirishima who ducked out of the way expertly.
(9:20am) Wait no, I changed my mind. You're probably more a linkin park emo, maybe 'in the end'?
Kirishima burst into cackling laughter as he read the text out loud, enjoying the soft flush that formed on Bakugou's cheeks. Whatever he was hiding- it was bloody amusing. He began to tap out a reply, dodging Bakugou's attempts to capture him and making a mess of the dorm in the process.
(9:23am) PFTTTT LMAO THATS HIM, YOU KNOW OUR BAKA WELL RANDO-NERD (thats what he saved u as on his phone btw)
(9:24am) I'm his friend btw! He's all blushy at ur comment, how cute
(9:25am) K he looks like hes gonna kill me so im gonna tell u a secret- baka had a pet worm when he was younger that he called all might
(9:26am) he criied like a bby wen the teach sed he couldnt bring it to class
(9:26am) NICE TO TALK BIIII :3
... "I am going to rip your spinal chord out of your body and hang you with it."
(9:31am) All might, huh? I was a fan as a kid too. Can't say I named a worm after him though.
(9:32am) Also, a pet worm? I need more details
(9:56am) Ok I need to know whether or not I need to be a witness for your friends murder, is he alive?
(10:06am) Only physically, unless he pulls another stunt like that
(10:09am) Thank god, thought I was actually texting a murderer for a sec there
(10:15am) I said he was alive, I never actually said I wasn't a murderer full stop
(10:21am) ...
(10:26am) sHit. Are you a murderer? Please be joking
(10:33am) I'm joking, I'm joking. Well, at least for now ;)
(10:34am) Besides, who's to say I'M not the one talking to a murderer
(10:45am) I once cried for 4 hours because I accidentally squashed a fly
(10:45am) I think you're fine.
(10:47am) I call bs
(10:48am) Raka caught it on video if you want proof
(10:49am) Shit. Point taken.
(10:51am) :))
(9:16pm) So,,, a pet worm, huh? ;)))
(5:47am) Stranger, happy one week anniversary （*＾3＾）/～♡
(8:13am) WTf
(8:13am) 1) Anniversary? What are you talking about
(8:13am) 2) Why were you up so early
(8:14am) 3) kaomoji? really?
(3:35pm) Sorry I was at work
(3:36pm) 1) It's been 1 week since I first accidentally text you! Happy anniversary!
(3:36pm) 2) Gym
(3:37pm) 3) Ye bitch, wanna fite??!? (ノ｀⌒´)ノ
(4:13pm) 1) just....no, you genuinely are a massive nerd
(4:13pm) 2) lmao did not take you as someone who went to the gym
(4:14pm) 3) you wouldnt be able to handle me, bitch
(4:14pm) 4) where do u work??
(4:19pm) 1) ok rude
(4:19pm) 2) why??!? I'm perfectly athletically capable thank u v much
(4:20pm) bLAZE IT
(4:21pm) 3) BRING IT BABE, DONT UNDERESTIMATE THE LITTLE GUY
(4:21pm) 4) I'm a barista at my uni coffeeshop, gotta love them discounts
(4:23pm) ok i cba with listing anymore
(4:23pm) I'd hate it if you were my barista, I bet you're chatty. Cant do chatty before coffee
(4:24pm) Haha, tbf I am pretty chatty, most ppl dont seem to mind tho
(4:26pm) So, 'little guy' huh? How short we talkin
(4:27pm) Did I say that?? I don't remember saying that
(4:29pm) Dude, its like 5 messages up
(4:31pm) Suddenly I'm Jared, 19, and can't read
(4:32pm) Ugh, i hope you never meet my friends
(4:33pm) Kami would probs challenge you to a meme-off
(4:34pm) you have friends?!?! (*ﾟﾛﾟ) ;))
(4:36pm) ur on thin fuckin ice nerd
(4:38pm) n quit changing the subject. how short we talkin? 5'8? 5'7?
(4:40pm).....
(4:40pm)...........
4:40pm) ................ 5'5 :(((((
(4:41pm) Don't be mean about it!!!!!
(4:43pm) HAHAHAHAHAA
(4:43pm) ARE U SURE UR NOT SOME 12 YR OLD
(4:48pm) I'm 19, just so you know :(
(4:49pm) Now stop being mean or I'll leave!
(4:54pm) Awwww is the tiny bby upset?
(4:55pm) Bye dickhead
(4:56pm) Bye babylegs!
(3:38am) I just realised we know like nothing about eachother
(3:38am) Tell me smth about yourself
(3:43am).... You woke me up.... at 3am..... to try and chat me up?!
(3:44am) You didnt even flirt well man
(3:45am) Wait,, are you a man?
(3:47am) Awww you asked me a question!!!!! Sorry I woke you up, and its not flirting!!! Its friends getting to know eachother!! :((
(3:47am) And I'm enby, wbu
(3:50am) I'm a dude, lmk if i mess up your pronouns or whatever
(3:51am) Btw, what are u doing up at nearly 4am
(3:54am) I was working on a paper for school n lost track of time
(3:55am) I also drank like 7 shots of espresso and I think I drifted to a new plane of existence
(3:55am) Guess I'm never sleeping again lolol
(3:56am) Go the fuck to bed nerd
(3:56am) You need to stay healthy and all that shit
(3:57am) Awwww you do care about me!!! My turn to ask a question now tho
(3:58am) 1 question then bed, I'm fuckin tired
(4:01am) So,,, you like jazz?
(4:02am) AGHHHHHHHHHHHHH
(4:02am) GO THE FUCK TO SLEEP RIGHT NOW BEFORE I FUCKING GUT YOU LIKE A FISH
(4:03am) LIKEWISE, THAT WILL BE THE SAME PUNISHMENT IF U EVER QUOTE THE BEE MOVIE AT ME AGAIN
(4:04am) hehe night babe
(4:05am) AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Bakugou rubbed his sleep-weary eyes, exhaustion still weighing down his body. His phone screen lit up his too-dark room too brightly, yet he couldn't keep the small smile of fondness of his lips. Whoever was at the other end of this text chain certainly was unique, and he couldn't help but await when this stranger would message with eager anticipation. He couldn't help but try and picture who was at the phone on the other end, and as he thought, he realised that the nerd had been right- they really didn't know anything about each other, despite the dork messaging him every other day for almost two weeks. All he knew was this: they were 19, non-binary, a barista and student. They had two roommates who were apparently a little bit mad, they had an awful sleep schedule, would probably get along with the squad with how often they quoted memes, and most importantly: they kept messaging Bakugou, no matter how rude or cold his messages appeared.
The nerd was growing on him- he knew it. People kept worming their way into his life- first Kirishima from his gym, then the rest of the squad; Denki, Sero, Mina. He had been more than prepared to get his degree and get on with life, but no, he was 'blessed' with 4 idiots he couldn't get rid of. 5 now? What was the nerd to him anyway? Could you call a random stranger who text you by accident a friend? Does he even want him as a friend?
He's half-way asleep again by the time he realises what exactly the nerd's last text had said. The nerd had called him babe?!
For some reason, Bakugou found he couldn't really get back to sleep after that revelation.