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“Guys I just really want to ask her!” Kaminari was pacing in his dorm while his two other friends were sitting on his bed watching the troubled teen.
“Then ask her stupid!” Bakugou snapped.
“It’s not that easy!” Kaminari countered. The air grew tense when he began pacing even faster, which just annoyed Bakugou all the more.
“Sure it is,” Kirishima interjected, “You just have to man up! Be confident.”
Bakugou gave out a long sigh; Kaminari stopped in his tracks looking at Kirishima like he just grew two heads. “What? Did I say something wrong?”
“Yes, you idiot,” Bakugou said, “We both know that sparky here is a fucking wimp.”
“I am not!” Kaminari argued, slightly hurt by Bakugou’s words.
“Dude,” Bakugou laughed, “You can’t even ask Y/N on a date!” A mischievous smile crossed his lips. “If you don’t do it then I will.”
Kaminari froze at Bakugou’s words, why would he even do that? To his best friend?
“You wouldn’t,” Kaminari whispered.
Bakugou smirked, “Watch me.” Slipping his phone out of his pocket Bakugou started to dial your number. He showed Kaminari your name before pressing the call button. “It’s ringing.”
Kaminari flushed a deep red. “Fine! Fine! I’ll ask her! I’ll ask her!” He reached out and snatched the phone out of Bakugou’s hand. Kaminari shoved Bakugou and went to hang up the call, but he stopped when he heard your voice through the speaker.
“Hello? Hello?” Kaminari eyes grew wide when he heard your voice, he suddenly had no idea what to do and how to use a phone.
“Answer it!” Kirishima encouraged giving his friend a thumbs up.
Kaminari glanced as his friend and then down at the phone. Shaking his head he brought the phone up to his ear. “Hey! Hey Y/N its, uh, Kaminari?”
“Denki? Why do you have Bakugou’s phone?” He shuddered when you said his first name.
“Umm not sure?” He stuttered out. “Mine died.”
“Okay?” The confusion was obvious in your voice. “Is there something you needed?”
Kaminari let out a huff, “Yeah.” He answered. There was a long, silent pause; he didn’t even notice.
You pulled him from his thoughts, “Well? What is it?” You sounded annoyed at this point.
Kaminari felt his hands get sweaty, he didn’t want to make you angry after all. “Um,” He paused, looking up at his two friends, Kirishima gave him a toothy smile and Bakugou just stared at him with a frustrated look, “Would you want to go see a movie with me tonight?” His fear made it feel like the room was filled with molasses, it was so thick he was drowning in it. Each second that ticked by made the stone in his gut grow, weighing him down. He looked to his friends, wishing that there was something they could do.
“Hmmm, I don’t have any other plans. So I guess so.” You answered, Kaminari relaxed his shoulders and left out a sigh, smiling into the phone.
“Well, heh, okay, I’ll stop by your dorm later to pick you up.” Kaminari spat out a nervous laugh, giving his two friends a thumbs up.
Kirishima silently cheered while Bakugou shot his yellow-haired friend a smile and nodded his head. They watched as Kaminari said goodbye before clicking the red button. He pumped his fist into the air. “Guys! Holy shit I did it!” Kaminari happily exclaimed.
“Yeah, you’re fucking welcome,” Bakugou said dryly, snatching his phone from Kaminari’s hand.
Kaminari glared at Bakugou and then turned to Kirishima with hopeful eyes. “You guys gotta help me!” Dropping to his knees Kaminari tugged at their pant legs.
“Dude! Chill! It’ll be fine! Just be yourself.” Kirishima smiled.
“Ha! That's the worst he can be.” Bakugou countered.
Kaminari scowled at Bakugou and got up off the floor. He then began to pace, his thoughts running across his face. The other two watched as Kaminari started muttering to himself about how he could win you over in one night, trying to think of a way to impress you.
“Will you just fucking relax? We’re here to help.” Bakugou yelled.
Kaminari stopped, now turning to look at his friends once more. “Really? You guys are gonna help me?”
“Well, yeah.” Kirishima nodded.
“Okay, how?” Kaminari said hopefully.
“Easy, we’ll come with you!” Kirishima said pointing to Bakugou and then himself.
“Wait, what?” Kaminari’s smile faltered.
“Okay so,” Kirishima started. “It’ll be like those movies where one friend goes out with a girl and the other ones wear earpieces to help them say the right things and stuff! It’ll totally be awesome!”
Kaminari just nodded to what Kirishima was explaining, agreeing that was the plan they were going to do. Bakugou just rolled his eyes muttering how this was never going to work.
“Okay, that would actually be really helpful! Thanks, guys!” Kaminari said beaming at his other two friends, “I’m going to go tell her the movie details and I’ll call you guys later.”
With that Kaminari gave his friends a wave goodbye as they went down the opposite end of the hallway, Kaminari making a beeline to your dorm that was just down the hall. When Kaminari stopped in front of your door he feels as though the gears in his brain turned off, like he overused his quirk and now turned stupid. He took a second before lifting his fist and banging it on the door, waiting for you to answer. He stood for a minute listening to rummaging in the room before you opened the door with a huff than a smile.
“Hey Kaminari, you made it!”
“Of course I did, why wouldn’t I?” He gave you a nervous smile.
You smiled up at him, “I knew you would. Would you like to come in?” You opened the door wider and stepped back so he could come inside your dorm. With a smile Kaminari stepped through the door and looked around, it wasn’t the first time but he wanted to clear the awkward air by not looking at you.
You turned around after closing the door, you sighed, “Sooo. What movie are we seeing?” Now standing in front of him.
He smiled down at you, “Detective Pikachu! Duh!” You laughed, it was only fitting he would want to go see that specific movie. He nervously scratched his neck, becoming worried you wouldn’t want to see it, “If that’s okay?” He asked.
“I don’t mind, it looks okay.” Hearing you say that made Kaminari even more nervous. Looked okay. Just okay. Well shit. How is he going to win you over now? He’s just glad he has his two best friends to help him.
“Um okay, it starts at 6 tonight so I’ll come back around 5 okay?” He asked nervously moving towards the door again. You opened the door and nodded.
“See you then!” You waved and shut the door. He sighed and got out his phone to text his two other friends to see where they were. He started walking back to his dorm when he got a notification from his phone from Kirishima telling him to meet him in his dorm. Kaminari started for the elevator and then found himself in front of his friend's door, he knocked and waited for an answer. When he finally got one he was met with his friend smiling down at him.
“Oh! Bro, you’re finally here! Come in!” He said opening the door wider for him to get through. Kaminari walked through and saw Bakugou sitting at Kirishima’s desk, giving him a smile and a wave he took a seat on the bed. Kirishima closed the door and turned to the other two with a smile.
“Okay, so, I talked to Yaoyorozu and she made us these,” Kirishima said excitedly holding out the earpieces and tiny microphones. He handed one to Bakugou and Kaminari and kept one for himself. “So, Kaminari you’ll wear the earpiece and Bakugou and I will have the microphone so you can hear us.” Kaminari nodded. He looked at the earpiece and placed it in his ear, the other two mimicked. Kirishima held up the microphone to his mouth and yelled causing Kaminari to flinch.
“Dude! What the hell!” Kaminari scowled.
“Oh sorry.” Kirishima laughed, “I just wanted to see if it was working.”
Bakugou started laughing, “You both are so dumb.”
When it was finally time to leave for the movie, you and Kaminari were standing in the common area. He stood looking at the couches and walls awkwardly waiting for you to tie your shoe.
“Make sure you open up the door for her.” Kirishima’s voice rang out in Kaminari’s ear. Kaminari makes a mental note of Kirishima’s advice. Kaminari has been nothing but worried all night, he knows that his two friends will have a lot of advice and things to say… What if he can’t remember all of it? What if you don’t like him? Wha-
“Are you ready to go?” Your voice broke his thoughts, you were now standing up looking at him. He nodded and walked you to the door and opened it for you, taking Kirishima’s advice. When you both got about halfway to the theater the wind started to pick up. Kirishima and Bakugou noticed this too, trailing behind you and Kaminari trying to stay out of sight.
“Offer her your jacket Sparky.” Bakugou commented through the microphone, “It’s fucking cold.”
Kaminari thought for a second and turned to you, still walking, “Here,” He was taking his jacket off now. “Take this, it’s getting cold.” He finished sliding it onto your shoulders. You let out a small thanks and snuggled into his jacket, noticing how it smelled exactly like him. You looked ahead of you again and continued walking, unaware of the other two following behind.
Once you both got to the theatre, Kaminari opened up the door for you once again. You smiled at him and headed for the ticket stand.
“Pay for her ticket! Only gentlemen do that!” Kirishima commented him and Bakugou sat on a bench, waiting for you both to get tickets.
Kaminari quickly got in front of you and spoke to the theater worker before you could. “Two tickets to Detective Pikachu please!” He handed the worker the money and handed you your ticket as you both walked to the concession stand.
“You know, you didn’t have to do that.” You hit your shoulder with his, looking up at him.
“It wasn’t a problem. Do you want anything to eat? I’ll get some popcorn.” He replied.
“That would be nice.” Smiling at him.
He paid for the large popcorn and handed it to you with a smile, you both started walking up the usher and Kaminari turned to see Kirishima giving him a thumbs up and Bakugou just staring with a blank expression.
You both sat down in your seats and Kaminari turned around to see his friends now sitting a few rows behind you two. When the movie started Kaminari kept glancing at you and when you would notice he would get wide-eyed and would stare at the screen.
“Stop fucking staring at her like a creep!” Bakugou whisper-screamed, “Put your arm around her or something.” Kaminari’s face got red and he lifted up his hand and yawned, then moving his arm to put it around your shoulder.
You looked over at him, “Smooth.” You whispered and smirked, putting your head on his shoulder. He turned even redder than before and continued to stare at the screen.
As you both continued to watch the movie, the other two would make comments interrupting Kaminari’s focus, “You wanna know what’s gonna happen?” Bakugou said to Kirishima during the end.
“Don’t tell me, I don’t want it spoiled.”
“It’s obvious! Are you that stupid?”
Kaminari would turn around and glare at them, silently telling them to shut up.
“Who’re you looking at?” You questioned, motioning behind you.
Kaminari stammered, “Uh, no one, just, uh, people talking, annoying, you know?”
You gave him a knowing look, “Just ignore them.” If only it was that easy.
When the movie ended, Kirishima and Bakugou booked it outside so you two wouldn’t see them. Kaminari leads you to the door and opened it for you, starting to walk beside you, back to the dorms.
“Hold her hand,” Kirishima suggested, walking about ten feet behind you both. Kaminari suddenly grabbed your hand, which made you jump in surprise.
Kaminari pulled back, embarrassed that he caused your outburst, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to, uh, startle you.”
You glanced up at him and took his hand back in yours, “It was my fault, you surprised me.”
He smiled and you two continued to walk down the street.
“I think this date is going pretty well,” Kirishima announced with pride.
“Whatever. I can’t wait to get back” Bakugou commented.
“C’mon Bakugou, it was fun!” Kirishima argued.
“Whatever you say.” Bakugou huffed.
There was a pregnant pause until Kirishima started talking again. “You know what you’re going to have to do right?” Talking to Kaminari, there was no response since he didn’t have a microphone, but Kirishima knew he was listening. “You have to kiss her!” He informed his friend.
Kaminari gulped at the thought, his cheeks growing hot. He always played the part of the sleaze but now that he had an actual crush on someone it was so hard talking to them. How the hell was he going to muster up the courage to kiss you? He only had a couple of minutes to figure it out, since the dorms weren’t that far away now. He had to think, should he do it when you both get to the door? Or walk her to her room and then do it? Or maybe in the common area? But people might be there?
“Aren’t you going to open up the door for me?” You joked. Kaminari slightly jumped at your voice, interrupting his thoughts once more.
“Wait a second.” You both made it to the dorms, he didn’t even notice. He had to act fast.
You gave him a confused look, “...Okay? Are you okay?”
Kirishima noticed you both had stopped, he put his arm in front of Bakugou to get him to stop too, “Now’s your chance buddy.” He said to Kaminari through the microphone.
“I have to tell you something.” Kaminari declared to you. You nodded and he went on, “I uh.” Shit, his heart dropped as he felt his newfound confidence had gone out the imaginary window. He opened his mouth, and then closed it, his cheeks growing red with embarrassment. Then he felt something warm on his lips, he opened his to find you were kissing him, he let out a surprised hum before kissing you back, electricity flowing through you both. When you finally pulled apart from him he stood there still shocked you had kissed him, maybe you did feel the same way after all.
“I like you too.” You smiled at him, “I knew that’s what you were gonna tell me. It was obvious.” You laughed
Kaminari scratched his head, laughing at your confession. Completely unaware of his two other friends watching the scene unfold.
“He didn’t kiss her, but at least he got a kiss,” Kirishima said watching the other two talk.
“What a coward,” Bakugou responded. “Now, show me what Pokémon cards you got from the movie.”