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Never Be Second Best

Summary:

Denki Kaminari is in a relationship with Bakugou Katsuki after Bakugou's feelings for Kirishima were denied. Denki knows he's not Bakugou's first choice and never will be. Will he stay in this routined relationship turned sour or will his head be turned when his old friend returns to the city?

TRIGGER WARNING:
There could be some things with manipulative relationships that some readers might find upsetting. Denki engaging in physical activities with lack of love. Bakugou can be controlling and forceful at times. A lot of drama!

Chapter 1: Chapter 1

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Chapter One.

"I'm sorry Katsuki, I just...I don't feel the same way..." Came Kirishima's harsh words echoing in the blonde male's head. He stood there, dejected, his red eyes looking down at the floor. Kirishima reached forwards and put a heavy hand on Bakugou's shoulder, "But, you're still my best friend and I care about you a lot...please don't be mad..." Bakugou shoved Kirishima's hand off his shoulder and shrugged, "Whatever. It doesn't matter." He then stalked off, slinging his backpack on his back.

Bakugou woke up with a sudden jolt, sweating slightly, he looked to his side. There snuggled in the duvet was Denki. After being rejected by Kirishima when they graduated UA he had become closer to the electric wielding male, working for the same agency and spending more time together. Bakugou and Denki had grown feelings for one another and decided to begin a relationship. They had been living together for the past two years and working for the same agency, it was going well although Bakugou could be rather detached sometimes. Bakugou would never admit it but he settled for Denki and would often close his eyes during sex, imagining that it was Kirishima instead. He was a little harsh on the smaller male, comparing him in his head to his crush but Denki was the only one there for him right now. Deku was off in America and had married Ururaka, Kirishima was in a relationship with Mina and Sero was off backpacking around various parts of the world. Jiro was persuing a music career also in America and no one had heard from Shinsou in years, he just seemed to disappear which Bakugou was grateful for. He knew that his boyfriend had always had a thing for the two purple haired friends, Shinsou even more so.

Bakugou looked over at his partner and sighed lightly, he pulled the smaller male into his chest which earnt a light groan from Denki. Bakugou buried his face into Denki's hair and inhaled lightly, he could smell his shampoo which brought him a little comfort after his bad dream. After a few minutes Bakugou pulled away and checked his phone, it was 6am, he could get up and begin his workout for the day. Shifting out of the bed he was dressed in a pair of orange boxers and a black tank top. He pulled on a pair of black jogging bottoms and made his way to the living room.

The apartment was a moderate size for the pair with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a large living room and dining area with the kitchen separated by a long island counter. It was decorated quite modern but with only the essentials, they kept it clean and clutter free because Bakugou hated mess. There was a large sofa opposite a wide screen TV and a few different consoles as they loved to play video games. In one corner of the living room was a few weights and a treadmill that the boys used to keep on top of their fitness. This is where Bakugou began his day. He began with a few stretches to loosen up his muscles and get his body ready for activities, afterwards he got onto the treadmill, setting the speed to a fast walking pace to begin with.
Bakugou continued on with his workout for about two hours before Denki sleepily emerged from the bedroom. Rubbing his eyes he smiled as he watched his boyfriend doing push ups on the rolled out mat on the floor, "Mm, I never get tired of waking up to your muscles..." Denki laughed lightly, earning a scowl from Bakugou, "Alright, alright, sorry! I know better than to disturb your training. I'll make us some scrambled eggs and rice for breakfast." The electric male shuffled to the kitchen and began preparing the food, he was happy in his life with his boyfriend but it had become the same routine. They get up, they have breakfast after Bakugou's workout and then one of them will start patrol while the other plays video games or sometimes they would both be on patrol. Denki added milk and mixed herbs into the scrambled eggs to make them more fluffy and tasty, getting to work on the rice too.

Dynamite had finished his workout and was now sitting at the counter, typing on his phone. He didn't lift his head when he said, "Kirishima said he's got some big news coming up soon. That dummy...probably got stuck in his quirk again..." Bakugou muttered but a small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth which Denki didn't miss. He had always known that he was second choice and second best for Bakugou. If Kirishima knocked on the door, on bended knee and asked Bakugou to marry him he would probably jump at the chance, leaving Denki. The electric male sadly drained the rice and plated up the food, putting on a false smile he placed the meals on the counter top and joined Bakugou, sitting next to him. They dug into their food, Bakugou not really savouring the taste and just shoveling it in as fast as he could. "I've been called to patrol today, I'll be leaving in twenty minutes," The taller male said in a gruff tone between mouthfuls. Denki nodded with a smile, "Okay, no problem! I think I'm out on patrol tonight, not sure if we'll be on the same route or not...I hope so!"

Bakugou didn't acknowledge this and just thanked Denki for the food, making his way to the bedroom to change into his hero suit. The smaller male tidied away the plates and cutlery, washing them and then putting them away once dried. He wandered over to the sofa and began to play one of his video games. Denki was frantically tapping away when Bakugou emerged, he stalked over to the sofa and grabbed Denki's jaw, pulling his chin up to meet his gaze. Bakugou harshly kissed Denki and then pulled back with a, "See you later.." Denki smiled and bid him goodbye, getting back to his game.

The younger male was used to this rough treatment as it was just Bakugou's love language; rough kisses, bites, grabbing his wrists, arms, chin or the back of his head. He had become very used to this behaviour although others would probably look at it and question their relationship. Denki went back to his game for a another hour before getting on with a few chores around the apartment to make sure it was up to Bakugou's standards. Checking the time he made sure to make a good meal before getting ready for his evening patrol. As he had finished his meal and was making his way to the bedroom to change, Bakugou entered looking rather wiped out. "Hey darling, are you okay?" Denki greeted him but was met with a grunt. There was a small bruise on the side of Bakugou's face, he had obviously had a run in with a villian while on day patrol, "That looks sore, want me to get some ice?"

"Nah, it's fine. I just need to shower, you should get ready or you'll be late signing in." Bakugou sighed as he took off his heavy boots and followed Denki to the bedroom. He began to strip off his hero suit while Denki put his on. Yellow eyes glanced over Bakugou's body, taking in his muscles and savouring the image. "You done staring at me?" Bakugou scoffed with a smirk and pulled on his tank top, "Move your ass, you're gonna be late." Denki stuck his tongue out at Bakugou and pulled on his boots, checking himself in the mirror before he made for the bedroom door. "Oi. You forgetting something?" Bakugou called as he settled on the bed. The smaller male immediately turned around and rushed to Bakugou, placing a kiss on his lips. The older male then grabbed the front of Denki's shirt, pulling him down into a forceful kiss. Pulling back he whispered, "That's better. Now go." Denki rolled his eyes with a laugh as he left the bedroom, he took a chocolate bar from the kitchen and put it into a pocket on his belt before exiting the apartment.

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Thank you everyone for reading Chapter 1. This is only the beginning and I'm very excited to be sharing my work publicly for the first time EVER!
I will be HOPEFULLY posting every week with updates to the story. I have a lot written but there might be times when I need to slow down on the posts due to life activities, etc.

Have an amazing day which will turn into an amazing week, to turn into an amazing month, then an amazing year which will then hopefully be an amazing life!
Prince Maxie