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The delicate sunlight passed through the moving curtain of this isolated house, away from the town but close enough to this well-known bakery in the surroundings.
The owners of this shop were well known for their talent in each of their creations, transcribing genuine emotions into handwork, and pleasing the most curious eyes. Despite their old age, the couple enjoyed each client and familiar faces, who became casual shadows in this landscape that escaped straight from a forgotten narrative.
Their morals forbid them to have any preferences, but their hearts were attached to the tender family who crossed this place with delighted expressions on their face, admiring the radiant smile rising on their daughter’s cheeks. The old lady started to care about the exposed baby bump of the omega, such as the caring glance of his lover when the freckled man wasn’t looking. Their family was well known for their mutual affection, being the center of many conversations, no matter the chosen narrative.
Many people residing in this town, no matter their age, were afraid to drown in the past and only give homage to the ghosts haunting the cemetery. Many heroes resided here, especially after the terrible wars that reached this building several years ago, realizing the pressure put on simple teenagers, especially when their youth had been stolen by those brutal circumstances. Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo survived despite their numerous scars, understanding how those hidden injuries will never be forgotten, welcoming thorns in their shattered chest instead of the flowers, that used to brighten their days and finding their source through each other’s smile.
The differences in landscape between this silenced town and the comfortable house were unmistakable. The old fabric on the walls reflected the sincere age of the roof over their heads, as old as the ghosts haunting this place and admiring the new owners in their tender adventures. The marks showed the multiple drawings made by the youngest person living here, leaving a trace of its passage everywhere she went.
Her parents couldn’t help but admire how genuine she was in each of her reactions, from the tears she wasted as a newborn, to the amazed eyes when one of her dads was on the screen. The silence was often filled with adorable laughter escaping from the small head, running on the couch to immediately rest her head against her dam’s belly, staring at the emerald eyes with pride.
Her beautiful face was the result of her parents' genes, especially when Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki were praised for their beauty from a young age: The charming crimson eyes of the small girl ended up reflecting the ones of her father, such as the chubby freckled cheeks and curls, belonging to her dam. Her blonde curls were the perfect example of the mix of the couple’s strong genes, transforming a simple wish to create a family, into a dream too good to be true. The slight breeze crossed the fragile skin, as small fingers ruffled the fabric of the omega’s shirt, making a slight smile when scarred thumbs ruffled her blonde curls.
Hana didn’t even try to ask questions about her dam’s presence on the couch at such an early hour, taking a quick guess when her curious irises caught the familiar figure of her father in the background, preparing the breakfast for her overexcited shadow. The world seemed impressive from her perspective, especially when she was not higher than three apples and especially when her parent's love became stronger each sunrise, giving her the impression of living in one of her fairytales! This morning, she immediately went to see Izuku first, saying a quick “good morning” to her parents with a naive smile on her face. The only thing that mattered to her at the moment was how her small hands easily fit in the huge belly under her eyes, enjoying the welcoming atmosphere in the house while she simply rested her head against the “night” shirt of the freckled man.
Izuku Midoriya didn’t need to blame the pregnancy hormones to feel this sudden rise of happiness inside his chest, losing his fingers in her blonde curls. He never thought someone like him, a vulgar nobody in the crowd, would have the chance to reach his happy ending after the numerous obstacles he faced. After all, his mate survived the cruelty of this world to realize how life was as fragile as an involved string, the same one connecting their souls from an early age. Indeed, the hindsight of this crazy adventure between the two childhood friends was as enchanting as an unforgettable narrative.
It started in the most innocent ways with two children hanging out in the same neighborhood and observing their shadows growing up through the years. The delight and proud smiles on their faces slowly transformed into distance once they became teenagers. If Izuku Midoriya had always been aware of his sentiments and the state of their dynamic, Katsuki Bakugo found himself in a compromising position when he ended up bullying the one who occupied most of his thoughts.
To this day, the golden-haired man refused to mention this sensitive topic despite the support offered by his lover: Don’t get him wrong, Katsuki wanted to forget the venom that escaped his lips and the damage he caused, to the only person who supported him at his lowest! The stubborn teenager became the most admired hero of the city, due to his numerous victories on the battlefield, but his favorites remained the welcoming smile of his lover and the tender giggle of his daughter once he returned home after a hard day.
This happiness was possible due to the evident change that crossed Izuku and Katsuki’s dynamic in their high school years. The childhood friends were forced to break this previous distance between them until fate showed the bitter taste of a life without this forgotten hero that charmed their youth. There wasn’t a day passing by where Izuku didn’t see the lifeless body of his lover on the cold floor, with his unmistakable blood, almost like he already left this world a long time ago. Katsuki wasn’t spared by this treatment, often dreaming about this impression of deja vu when the man he loved left him with a letter without a proper goodbye.
The amount of effort and sacrifices the two teenagers made in those tough circumstances only transformed this fragile bond into a golden thread. Those hidden smiles and discoveries of unknown feelings guided their shattered hearts into this mesmerizing journey: The unforgettable poems written with the most indelible pen signed their timeless vows through meaningful gestures that slowly describe the apparition of romantic feelings. With hindsight, their story started in the craziest way during their second year, being barely seventeen with a need to find reassurance in each other’s presence. Their classmates immediately noticed how terrifying the other was if one another was out of reach for a long time, leading to them spending most of their night in each other’s room.
It was innocent at first, calloused hands holding the shaking figure closer to his chest, green messy curls resting against the blond’s shoulders, and falling asleep beside this reassuring warmth. Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo welcomed those moments like the biggest treasure at the palm of their hands, highlighting new beginnings in their fresh dynamic. However, those habits raised a few questions to their classmate's lips, especially when “nothing happened”, according to Izuku and Katsuki’s speech, even if their actions betrayed their clear lies.
If the two men were conscious of this sudden proximity between them, they chose to stay silent to avoid any misunderstandings, even if some unreserved conflicts occupied most of their thoughts.
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It happened on an autumn night when the blond’s nightmare became too strong to be ignored.
Katsuki recalled that moment In the slightest detail, from the darkness in the room to the poster on the used wall, being a relic he offered to Izuku for his 6th birthday. The vivid description of Izuku's lifeless body was as horrific as the narrative he described between his sobs, feeling the scarred hands holding him closer. In all honesty, it was the first time the freckled man had seen his childhood friend in such a state, and even his attempts to reassure him were doomed to failure: At this moment, lost in the euphoria and panic rising inside his chest, Izuku decided to take a drastic decision and barely realize how his lips met the blond’s until it was too late.
It only lasted a few seconds, transforming the previous sobs into a silenced atmosphere in the room, noticing how the shaking callous hands calmed down at the unexpected gesture. It wasn’t a real kiss, especially when it was the first experience for the freckled boy, who clearly had a lack of experience concerning this topic. However, Izuku regained consciousness after their lips separated, ashamed of his previous actions, while the light wind from the open window crossed his lost curls. He didn’t know why he decided to do such a thing without Kacchan’s permission and felt guilty for stealing this meaningful experience from his childhood friend, who probably hated him!
Little did he know how this naive gesture on the outside created a full explosion, inside the blond’s chest. Katsuki Bakugo finally had the confirmation he needed concerning this mutual love: Yet, many scenarios crossed his mind, from the most rational one to the craziest, coming straight from his wildest dreams. The golden-haired man wanted to believe his childhood friend meant this gesture, but the guilt on his face created a sudden return to reality: After all, why would Izuku ever return his feelings? Their paths were different from each other and maybe the nerd’s body acted without thinking, realizing how he probably hated this, while Katsuki cherished this precious memory.
The freckled man’s voice resonated in the room with some forgotten speech, trying to catch the blond’s attention, but Katsuki stopped listening a long time ago. He simply nodded and stayed silent the whole time, welcoming the uncomfortable sensation inside his chest and hidden tears, falling asleep with bitterness at the tip of his lips. The evident distance between them proved how Katsuki probably disliked it: After all, it was his new coping mechanism after the wars, when his younger self would’ve screamed at him to get away from his room, the teenager by his side chose the silence treatment.
This mess between the two of them only worsened when Izuku and Katsuki started to avoid each other. Despite their distance and silenced suffering, the two teenagers recalled the rising sensation inside their chest at this unexpected kiss, from the sudden happiness crossing their chest to the terrible realization that it was one-sided. Their friends tried to hear both versions of the story, realizing how this was the result of something of a misunderstanding! In order to avoid more disasters, their classmates agreed to force the conversation between them to avoid more trouble, especially when they both genuinely cared about each other.
As expected, both idiots fell into their lies and couldn’t see the trick coming. The golden-haired teenager was the first one to enter the room to wait for his friend’s appearance, only to be confused to see the familiar curls crossing his vision field. His heart missed a beat, such as Izuku’s, who wandered the odds of being in the same room at the same time, when they used to avoid each other in the last months. A complete silence filled the training space, highlighted by stolen glances when the other wasn’t looking. It was uncomfortable to stand so far from someone who used to be your everything, and yet, fate forced them to reconnect in the most unexpected way: It was Izuku who started the conversation, asking if their friends would come or if he should go, but the next comment caught his attention.
“-Of course, you take the option of running away when you have the chance,” Katsuki mumbled in a distant tone. He knew the nerd heard his comment, and he was playing with fire despite the heartbreaking truth residing at the tip of Katsuki’s lips. After all, the freckled boy left everyone behind the previous year without a final goodbye: this event created a genuine source of fear in the blond’s chest, who realized how his childhood friend wasn’t as strong as he claimed to be to assume the consequences of this act. “You always chose the easiest option, without facing the consequences of your actions and pretend they never happened while ignoring the damage on the others.”
“You….” Izuku wasn’t naive and guessed that the reason for this sudden mention was due to his vigilant escape. Indeed, it caught him like a stab in the back, when he realized how his childhood friend never expressed himself about this meaningful topic and the evident impact it had on his loved ones. To this day, the freckled man regretted his selfishness, but he didn’t have any choices and now Katsuki was portraying him as the monster! “We both know the reasons for my actions and you read the letter I left, we made things clear and-”
“Excuse me if you decided to give me a shitty letter I’ve memorized by heart, realizing it was the last thing I’ll ever have from you. I thought you cared about us, so why did you act like I was a pain in the ass ?” he asked with a broken tone, catching how the surprised emerald eyes widened after these previous words. The blond shouldn’t have been too hard on his childhood friend and understood his reason, but his heart was still heartbroken at the idea that their relationship and development didn’t matter, at least not enough to be forgotten like a blurry memory in his mind. “You had no choice and I get it, but you’re doing it again: creating a mess by yourself and running away with the hope this situation will fix itself. When will you have enough courage to assume this shitty kiss and give me the proper explanation I deserve ?”
“How could you act in such a selfish way when you were the one putting the distance between us ?” Izuku replied with a furious tone. He loved his childhood friend more than his own life and yet, he hated this injustice where Katsuki’s stubbornness guided him to say the worst of the truth. “I didn’t know what I did at the moment, it’s my fault for messing things up between our fragile bond, but you didn’t make it easier too. Let me remind you how you didn’t even try to stay in touch with me after this accident, you avoided me, almost like you were disgusted by me: Why would I chase after you if you agreed to give up on me ?”
Those words acted like a stab in the blond’s chest, realizing how the nerd was right. After all, they both shared this impression of giving up on each other when their younger selves would’ve never done such a thing, especially after the promises they made on the hospital bed. Deku and Dynamight were supposed to be lifetime rivals, so how did they end up being so distant from their dream? Katsuki Bakugo had no idea how to fix this situation in a healthy way, but he knew how he got the last card to play…
“Don’t you dare say such a thing when you don’t know what you’re talking about,” his body moved closer to the shorter figure to grab the other’s shirt and lift him in the air. A few centimeters separated Izuku’s feet from the floor, but the emerald eyes stayed determined: After all, he was the only one able to read his expression like an open book, figuring out how there was only one way to fix this situation.
“Then prove to me you still have courage instead of being a coward,” the green-haired man affirmed with a grin at the tip of his lips, admiring his slight victory from afar. As crazy as it seems, the two childhood friends try to genuinely open their hearts in heartbreaking conversations like the ones they shared in their late-night activities, but everything leads them back to their roots.
The background noises of explosions and loud curses echoed in the building, with each attack being specifically used to reach its target without giving real damage. Izuku and Katsuki might be mentally unstable enough to solve their issues with the physical fight, but it didn’t both them in the moments, as their truth echoed between their heavy breath. Some punch lost themselves on each other’s noses, bleeding and groaning in pain while their two figures regained their breath, exhausted on the floor. The delicate sunset passing through the window tilted their two exhausted shadows, with Izuku’s back against the cold floor and the calloused hands pinning his wrist beside his head, with the same amused smirk on his lips. The freckled man’s heart missed a beat at closed proximity, holding his breath when he realized their compromising position.
“That’s all you got, asshole ?” The blond whispered with a proud grin, noticing how his target was now vulnerable to each of his touches. Don’t get him wrong, the taller man had never been this close to his childhood friend, even in their toughest fights, but something in the air was different. Each of their breath were accentuated by their failed attempts to look away, despite the weight of Katsuki’s body on his lap. “I thought you were smarter than that, freckles.”
“I was playing nice but I’ll beat you the next time,” he replied with a slight grin, catching the golden-haired man off guard. At this moment, the previous amount of courage the freckled man kept hidden decided to re-emerge and expose the most vulnerable truths to the crimson eyes, amused by the sudden gesture. “You wanted an explanation? I’ll give you one. I kissed you that night because you were so panicked that you barely acknowledged me, so I had no other choice! I’ve never seen you so vulnerable and I started to be afraid, so yeah my lips accidentally met yours, but it was the best way to keep your attention! Yes I liked it even if it was one-sided and forced, I’m a horrible person and deserve this silent treatment from you for stealing such an important moment of your life, but I-”
Izuku’s speech was immediately cut by the blond’s lips meeting his in the same messy movements that reminded him of this fateful night. The shorter man wanted to think this was a dream too good to be true and yet, he felt how the strong hands, moving to the taller man’s neck. Their bodies moved in their own, with desperate lips against each other’s warmth, as scarred fingers lost themselves in the spiky hair, returning this ethereal sensation inside his burning skin. They should stop themselves before going too far and ruining the precious bond they forged with time but agreed to lose themselves in the euphoria of the moment.
Little did they know how this simple exchange would be the cause of many ups and downs for the next few years. To their surprise, this desperate kiss started their heat and ruts at the least expected, guiding their two shadows to leave the training area to explore more of this new dynamic in the most unforgivable way. The two men underestimate how simple gestures could be considered a blessing from heaven, from the delicate song that left Izuku’s lips in the shower, to the constant care made by the golden-haired man in those unexplored lands. Their first time was as messy as their previous confessions, realizing how they rushed the process but they both agreed on the same conditions :
Being friends with benefits.
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This proposition seemed selfish at first sight and it was: Indeed, this decision was dictated by their heart, begging them to continue this special contact, with this possessiveness in each of their touches. As expected, their classmates recognized how this strategy to let them open their hearts was a greater success than they expected, unaware of their secret escape at night in each other’s room, only to leave when the sunset started to show its brightest colors.
The two childhood friends, used to platonic interaction, ended up adapting themselves too easily to this new dynamic. Their previous midnight escapades continued, with their figures cuddling each other as a real couple would do, except none of them was ready to confess. Don’t get them wrong, both teenagers were ready to make a move at the perfect timing but chose the safest options to pretend it was real, instead of facing this situation in their favor with their selfish wishes.
Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo succeeded in fixing their previous dynamic, as their faces slowly regained colors and blush heated their cheeks. Their feelings became stronger as the years passed by, continuing this friends-with-benefits relationship without knowing how each separation between them in the early morning was more heartbreaking than the previous one. This simple plan to please each other’s intimate moments ended up turning into their own tricks when jealousy started to interfere, showing itself through meaningful praise or gestures, making the other smile at the sensation of being loved, even if it was only an illusion in their heads. Each touch, praise, and indirect confessions were adored as the biggest treasure in their lives: Both men, now graduated and in their full adulthood, continued their secret agreement with their intimate moments, especially with expression betraying their genuine sentiments.
Katsuki didn’t miss the way those charming emerald eyes shined brighter than a midnight sky after a light “You’re beautiful”. Izuku didn’t mind letting his scarred fingers cupping the blond’s cheeks and stealing a delicate kiss, before resting against his forehead. The omega noticed the discreet signs: secret thumbs teasing the scarred palm, possessiveness expressed through simple glances or comments when someone was getting too close to him, or even the way Katsuki’s kisses felt too ethereal to be a part of this world.
Indeed, Izuku Midoriya enjoyed being the center of his childhood friend’s world, and Katsuki Bakugo only lived through the gentle lips of the UA teacher against his, whispering how gorgeous he looked under this angle. Both men wanted to confess their love after so many years of pining, but were afraid of rejection: Which was stupid knowing how their surroundings already said they looked like a real couple more than once and should be together!
However, fate decided to take the lead. It caught the freckled man by surprise when he saw the positive result of the pregnancy test, realizing how he was bearing Katsuki’s child: At this moment, many emotions crossed his chest, from genuine shock to tears of happiness, before facing doubts about the consequences of this unexpected news. To their knowledge, none of them mentioned such projects in their future, especially with each other when they’ve spent their youth pining after each other! Tears fell down Izuku’s cheeks after realizing how he was stuck in a complicated situation: He wanted to keep this child but refused to impose this on the alpha’s life.
Katsuki wasn’t naive and noticed the unmistakable hints in their meeting: They succeeded in keeping their casual friendship and hangout, almost like they forgot the last night they whispered praise to each other’s lips. It never bothered them until now but something arched in the hero’s chest at this moment, catching how something was wrong with the nerd. As a caring friend, the golden-haired man tried to be there by his side, until Izuku reached his final straw and confessed the truth one night, after leaving the bathroom with tears falling down his porcelain skin.
“I’m pregnant,” the shaking figure whispered with a heartbreaking tone, Giving the impression of being ashamed of this statement when he never planned any of this! Don’t get them wrong, the couple used protection during their intimate encounter, but the news made them speechless, realizing how they needed a serious conversation about the rest of the adventure. A few options offered to themself on a silver plate: continue their dynamic and raise this child together despite never confessing their love to each other in 8 years, or say their final goodbye and raise this child on different paths.
The crimson eyes widened at the unexpected news, moving the bedsheets closer to his exposed body, with the marks of their previous activity. He never planned any of this especially when they made sure to stay safe in every circumstance, but fate decided to put an ultimatum on their relationship. Indeed, Katsuki’s first reaction was a complete shock, before acknowledging the meaning of the previous words, which acted like a slap in the face: Izuku was bearing his child. The golden-haired man decided to clear his mind and focus on the consequences: If the nerd wanted to keep this pup, he’d be forced to accept a lot of transformation, being alone in the unknown, especially with his ability to panic for the slightest issues. Katsuki refused to let his childhood friend suffer from the damage he did when he was thinking with his dick instead of his rational thinking!
The calloused hands welcomed the shaking body in the bed, feeling the green messy curls against his chest. None dared to speak, understanding the emergency of the situation, holding each other close, like their gestures expressed a truth they didn’t know yet. If Katsuki was more than happy at the idea of raising a child that share the same genes as his favorite person in the world, Izuku was more stressed to see rejection from the hero, who probably wanted to stay away from this mess and continue his career.
“Do you want to keep it ?” Katsuki asked with a gentle tone, trying to erase the previous worries unaware of him being the reason for their existence in the first place. The green curls found their way into the blond’s chest, hearing his fast heartbeat as his favorite melody to appease the situation. He was glad to see his childhood friend showing an ounce of interest in this news that transformed their lives, especially when they weren’t ready! “No matter your decision, I’ll stand by your side, especially if it’s the best for you.”
“I…I don’t know,” confided the shorter man with a sigh, holding the alpha’s back closer. In reality, the omega knew his final choice since the moment he saw the pregnancy test and wanted to keep it for multiple reasons, one of them being related to the fact that this pup would be the only souvenir of this past he treasured with his childhood friend .“I want to keep it, but I’m afraid of messing things up and the huge repercussions in our lives if you decide to be a part of the adventure. You have the right to say your final goodbye and continue your career, i’ll accept it but I’m not sure I’ll be fine on my own if I have to do this alone…. It shouldn’t be your responsibility to deal with a mess I caused, once again-”
“If I wanted, I would’ve left a long time ago but I chose to stand by your side, even if fate decided to trick us,” he replied with a calm tone, surprising himself with this habit, probably an advantage for trying the best version of himself. “I’m also the one to blame for making it happen, and I’ll assume the responsibility if this means taking care of you and this brat. I know this isn’t what we planned, but I would rather consider the existence of this child as a blessing instead of a curse.”
The freckled man lifted his head, revealing the scarlet color rising on his chubby cheeks. His emerald eyes lose themselves in the crimson ones, sharing a calm tone while calloused thumbs whipped his last tears away. Izuku’s heart missed a beat when the blond’s lips met his curls, catching his attention and invisibly holding the taller figure closer, afraid of losing his warmth.
“Are you sure you’re ready to sacrifice your youth for someone like me? Kacchan, you can do so many things and be the next inspirational figure on the rank, why would you choose such a fate by my side instead of being the inspiring hero you want to be ?” He asked with a hesitant tone, preparing for the worst. Maybe the blond was doing this out of pity, or he simply wanted to raise this child without a special attachment to the omega, like he did in the past years….
“Why would I chase after something as temporary as praise from strangers in a crowd, when I can have timeless admiration from the only person I care about and this brat, who’ll already consider me as his biggest hero ?” Katsuki pointed out in a soft tone under the teary emerald eyes, moved by the previous comment. Izuku has the tendency to be too hard on himself, but no matter the kind of scenarios crossing his stupid mind, it’ll never compare to the genuine excitement inside the alpha’s chest at the idea of raising a child with the man he loved since his teenage years. “Listen, I already told you thousands of times but I’ll always choose you over some random victories on the battlefield. You bearing this child might be scary, but I’ll be there by your side the entire time, even if you have a change of mind along the way.”
A slight smile crossed the omega’s lips, deducing how his fears were unfounded. The entire time, he let his inner demons steal away the only source of happiness near his reach, but today it was the beginning of a new chapter in his life. The scarred fingers left the alpha’s back to meet his calloused palm, intertwining their hated skin together with a rising blush on their skin, stealing a gentle kiss on the other’s lips. Their bodies naturally melted on each other’s touch and the delicate attention, regaining their breath as their previous surprise turned into a relieved expression.
Izuku wasn’t sure about the rest of the adventure, but he naturally agreed to follow his heart, even if he was afraid of making mistakes with this unborn child. However, it didn’t erase the fact that another human was residing inside his stomach, being as tiny as the embers of his quirk after the war: The freckled man simply rested his head against the alpha’s chest, holding the taller figure closer and realizing how lucky he was to have someone as supportive as Katsuki in his surrounding.
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Izuku Midoriya was doomed.
He underestimated how protective and caring his childhood friend might be after the pregnancy announcement. Don’t get him wrong, the freckled man appreciated the tender attentions made by the alpha to make him as comfortable as possible, but his heart barely handles all those emotions. The previous thorns that threatened his happiness, were now replaced by delicate flowers in a secret garden where only Katsuki Bakugo got the keys.
In all honesty, the shorter man was relieved to see how the blond kept his promises and even forced him to live in his apartment until the two of them saved enough money to get their own and raise this child in the best environment. At first, Izuku was hesitant, considering this option as something too direct, but he quickly remembered how they’d been friends with benefits for 8 years and this child was also Katsuki’s. Naturally, the shy omega started to make his first cohabitation with his childhood friend in the most surprising conditions, but it wasn’t displeasing: Izuku had a place to return home after work, such as Katsuki, who knew someone was waiting for him at the end of the day.
Indeed, Dynamight’s career became the center of attention to the most curious souls, but it wasn’t surprising to see the hero take a break to “focus on his personal life”, being an excuse to check the freckled man and his state. Izuku convinced him it’d be fine, but his back pain and recurring symptoms made his life more complicated, forcing him to accept this fate, which doesn’t seem too bad in hindsight. After all, he had to see the man he loved every day, taking care of him and making silly but touching conversations with their unborn pup, who quickly became reactive to his parent’s voice.
The freckled man couldn’t help but stay grateful to his childhood friend for having his back during his casual throwing up and strange craving in the middle of the night. Izuku blamed the pregnancy hormonally, but he turned the situation to his advantage: After all, he was cherished and taken care of by the only person he trusted more than his own life, and started to create a strong bond with this baby bump.
There was no doubt that Katsuki Bakugo was made to be an amazing father, but the freckled man felt guilty for taking this luck away from someone else, even if the blond kept insisting about how “he wouldn’t ask for a better ending than this one”. The new dynamic caught everyone’s attention and made the news public in their close circle of friends and family: The casual questions and teasing about the status of their relationship stayed the same, but the two men didn’t deny it, compared to the last years.
Instead, they simply made a slight nod and switched the topic, even if their glances searched for each other across the room with a hidden smile and heated cheeks. The two men kept chasing after each other li, but this time, a child’s life was on the line, especially when this unexpected surprise was born by true love. Those sentiments became the most breathtaking poems their shattered had ever seen, based on charming tricks and enchanting smiles in the middle of the night. The alpha’s heart missed a beat every time his crimson eyes met the emerald ones and noticed the gentle expression on his face, despite the bags under his eyes, due to his chaotic sleep schedule. Izuku simply treasured this moment as if it was the last, holding the strong palm around his and feeling a welcoming atmosphere in the room after announcing the gender of their child.
If the couple didn’t mind about the gender of their first child, they couldn’t deny how real it became as the months passed by. Events build upon each other in the blink of an eye: the baby bump transforming into an evident belly to the most curious eyes, new keys meeting the lock in this fresh apartment for their new start, and more decoration in this second room that welcomed their new dynamic. Both men realized how insane it was when they decided to choose the name for their daughter and took a quick glimpse at their surroundings. The teenagers unable to express their feelings were now replaced by shadows determined about their fate, ready to raise this pup with the love she deserved.
Izuku learned to appreciate his new lifestyle, creating a tender bond with their unborn child through one-sided conversation and gentle promises, selling ethereal dreams to the omega’s soul. He was more than relieved to see the blond’s devotion to this quest that seemed meaningless on the outside, knowing how the consequences of their silly agreement in high school led them to this current happy ending. The omega didn’t have any doubts when he reached for his phone to call katsuki’s contact and tell him about the water break, sensing the sudden panic in the alpha’s voice.
Dynamight showed up as fast as possible to bring the freckled man straight to the closest hospital. He made sure to reassure him the whole time despite the harsh behavior of his childhood telling him how painful it was, but the alpha knew how those comments were only the source of inner fear about the conditions awaiting him at the hospital. The couple shouldn’t be worried about the outcome of their visit to this building they knew by heart, but they prepared themselves for the worst-case scenario. Shaking fingers held the calloused ones tighter, as their figures disappeared into the hidden part of the building: The previous colors were replaced with a blinding light, with blurry background noises mostly constituted with conversations and heavy breath. It was evident how the pressure in the room was as heavy as the sweat on the couple’s forehead, understudying how it was happening.
Hesitant emerald eyes met the concerned crimson ones, letting each other know how the worst was about to come. The pain kept increasing as the midwife showed herself in this unknown landscape, trying to reassure the couple about the rest of the process. Her eyes noticed the way Izuku’s hands held the calloused one as tight as possible, sharing his pain with his childhood friend who supported him as much as he could, under the advice of the midwife, who saw the touching scene. As much as he liked the support from the midwife and the tender praise of his childhood friend, the omega wanted to get rid of this child as soon as possible!
“Are you the father ?” the lady with brown hair, asked with a serious tone. Katsuki shouldn’t be scared to answer this question, knowing how he learned to love this bean and was ready to welcome her into this world, but he had a hard time believing it was real.
“Yes,” he simply answered, noticing how the nurse looked appeased by the hesitant tone, almost like the alpha himself was scared to make a wrong move. His childhood friend’s state was more important than his own! A simple glimpse at the shaking body beside him, holding his hands, was enough to see the despair in those teary eyes, begging this child to get out of there as soon as possible. “Is there anything I can do to make this easier for my mate ?”
Lost in the euphoria of the moment, he didn’t even notice how the nickname escaped from his lips, under the understanding tone of the lady in front of him. It was evident how there were no mating marks on each other’s neck, but their caring glances reflected a bond more symbolic than any vows the two men shared until now.
“The next part relies on you,” the midwife explained with a calm tone, trying to appease the freckled man. “He’s getting closer and needs to control his breath unless he wants to make the process longer and more difficult for his and pup’s sake. Try to change his mind and calm him down for a while until he makes the final step himself.”
Katsuki nodded, taking this mission to heart, and decided to play with the force of their souvenirs. He recalled this first panic attack made by the freckled man before an important exam and how stressed the nerd was. The blond remembered each detail: from the moment he caught the shaking shadow in the corridor, to the delay of his own exam after making sure his the was alright, a detail the blond never mentioned, too afraid to face the angry hormone of his pregnant roommate. The sweat on the omega’s face was erased by gentle thumbs pushing a lost curl behind his ears, stealing a kiss against his forehead, and whispering the next words with care.
“Remember what I told you that day before graduation ?” His fingers held the sweaty ones closer, making sure to have his complete attention. “You’re doing amazing but I need you to stop thinking for a while and focus on your breathing. Forget your current location and picture the safest place you can ever imagine: Focus on the welcoming sensations, the idea of being at home, and the people standing by your side if it’s necessary. See? You’re doing great, keep going and you’ll be done with this hell soon, I promise.”
“Promise me you’ll be there after her birth,” mumbled the freckled man with a shaking tone. He didn’t know what to do if he was doomed to raise this pup on its own with a broken heart, especially after holding on to a false illusion of a happy ending for too long. At this moment, teary emerald irises caught the blond’s attention, noticing this fear of losing each other.
“I swear on my life to devote my entire existence to this brat and our family, even if you want me out of your life for an unknown reason,” he assured with a rare smile, one he only used when the freckled man was around. Izuku’s heart missed a beat at the sight: He genuinely loved his childhood friend, who proved that he was the best partner someone could ever ask for, even under crazy circumstances like this one!
“As if I can get rid of you,” the omega chuckled with a quiet tone, melting the blond’s heart as his lips found the alpha’s knuckles.
Izuku and Katsuki shared a concerned expression on their faces, as the room was suddenly filled with complete silence, facing the loud heartbeat inside their chest. At this moment, scared emerald eyes red into the crimson ones, holding onto their least hope despite the omega’s exhausted body. The midwife returned with a little smile on her face, taking a glimpse at the two men who held back their tears, holding a newborn in her hand.
The first cry resonated like the prose of their favorite poems, marked by an indelible ink on those precious pages: The previous fear disappeared when the midwife’s arms gently put the newborn on the scarred arms, noticing the evident tears falling down the couple’s faces at this sight, with their eyes entirely focused on the newborn.
The two childhood friends had a hard time realizing how this child they protected for months, was now a part of this world, being the prettiest pup they’d ever seen. Her chubby cheeks were still red from the cold in the room, with her tiny body, warmed in a blanket offered by the midwife, reflecting genuine innocence. Her newborn cries were as beautiful as her face. The couple didn’t even think holding a human as small as she was possible, but it was another discovery of their crazy journey.
The freckled man couldn’t help but smile through his blurry vision, holding the tiny newborn closer against his chest and noticing how she immediately calmed down at the familiar scent. His shaking thumbs gently cupped the chubby cheeks, mesmerized by this sight, being the most breathtaking painting he had ever seen. Izuku’s lips kissed her forehead, admiring how the newborn glanced around with pure naivety, probably wondering why these two guys were crying. If the shorter man held their daughter closer to the heat of his skin, realizing how real it was, Katsuki would be longer to process the moment until he understood how it wasn’t a fever dream, but his new reality!
His vision became blurry due to the tears falling on his cheeks and his overwhelming happiness. At this moment, their gentle promises became the center of this new chapter in his life, ready to fight for this precious sight of the man he loved with their daughter. His hands ruffled the messy curls, catching the teary emerald eyes and losing himself in that adorable sight.
“She’s beautiful, you did an amazing job, I’m so proud of you,” he confessed with a gentle tone, cupping the chubby cheeks of the sleepy pup, who had no idea who this man was, despite hearing his voice in the past months. A sudden rise of emotions filled his chest, realizing how he wasted too much time and needed to say his truth, even if this meant stealing the show from this tiny human in the omega’s arms. “Is it too late to confess how being in love with you for the last 8 years has been the best thing that has ever happened to me ?”
“I think we always have an entire decade to express how much we love each other, even if I wished our younger self said it earlier, maybe we would’ve avoided all these misunderstandings,” the freckled man confided with a light chuckle, sensing his cheeks heating at the realization that the words escaped from his lips without realizing it. It felt crazy to see how the first “I love you” they exchanged happened after their daughter’s birth! “I wouldn’t change our narrative, especially if this means welcoming our little angel and your love in this journey. I should thank you for the endless amount of support you offered me until now, but I think I already did it with our pup’s existence, right ?”
Katsuki simply smirked at the comment, kissing the newborn's forehead and cupping the omega’s cheeks, knowing they’d have a few things to talk about after his nap. However, it didn’t stop the hero from being mesmerized by this tender scene of his lover and daughter in each other’s embrace, knowing he found a new reason to fight and return home.
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The years passed by and without realizing it, the tiny newborn they welcomed in their arms became this adorable shadow running everywhere in their house. Many things happened after they welcomed their daughter, Hana Bakugo Midoriya, into their lives, but it didn’t stop them from enjoying their new dynamic. The genuine care of Izuku and Katsuki’s love transformed their bond into the most inspirational tale they often recite to their pup, especially with the mating marks on their neck and the wedding ring, hidden in the wardrobe ready to be used anytime soon.
Today, the energetic blonde head was making silly conversation about the baby bump. This second pregnancy caught them off guard, but both men simply smiled and accepted the fact that they were blessed by fate for extending their love to another little bean. After all, Katsuki had been the best father and loved spending time with his daughter by supporting each of her ideas, from the most rational to the craziest ones, even if this meant being the center of attention for a while. The emerald eyes noticed how the small girl’s face always brightened when she caught the familiar figure of her dads in the room, waving at her during the school show at the end of the year.
It was touching to see how Hana, from her six-year-old mindset, didn’t understand the concept of having a sibling. Izuku and Katsuki took their time to explain how she’ll have a little sister, younger than her but fragile enough to need protection from the adults. Hana's crimson eyes widened at the sudden role she was ready to accept, being overprotective toward her dam, under the amused glance of the alpha, who had an impression of deja vu. For the moment, her curious eyes were focused on the potential answer from her little sister, looking straight to the belly to hear another bump.
“Did I scare her ?” Hana asked with a worried tone, under the slight chuckle of the freckled man. His younger self would’ve never considered himself worthy of this happy ending after those years of mutual pining. His fingers put a lost of curls behind her ears, pitching her nose to hear her gentle laugh and see the slight frown on her face. “I’m sorry little sister, I didn’t mean to make you scared, I’m a good person I swear !!”
“Sweetie, she already knows you’re the best,” Izuku explained with a gentle tone, losing his thumbs to cup her chubby cheeks and steal a quick kiss on her forehead. He was grateful to have such a supportive partner by his side, taking care of him despite his pregnancy cravings and sleep issues, especially when he was welcomed by the same adoring gaze that melted his heart years ago. “Thanks to you, she already knows a lot of things about life, such as cleaning her room and even reading stories with long sentences and strange words. You’re such a good sister and I know you’ll do an amazing job to protect her.”
“Why can’t she leave the wound tonight ?” Hana asked with an impatient glance crossing her adorable face. There’s not a day passing by where she doesn’t look like the chubby newborn who resided in the omega’s arm, even if she grew up older in the blink of an eye. Her amazed crismon eyes will always be the reminder that she was the result of genuine love between her parents, even if the story of her creation needed to be more romanticized….
“I wish it worked that way but apparently she seemed to be comfortable here for a few months, but she’ll be there before you realize it,” the freckled man pointed out with an amused tone, making a move to let the small girl sit behind him on the couch. Hana smiled and simply joined the shorter man, holding the blanket closer to the belly, in order to keep her little sister safe. This gesture made the freckled man smile, kissing her messy blonde curls and noticed how her hands grabbed the last cookies on the plate, beside the empty cup of hot chocolate.
“Is that true that daddy and you are stressed about the baby ?” She asked, dropping some cookie crumbs on the sheet, hoping her dad wouldn't see this. The slight blink from her dam informed her how Izuku would keep the secret and take the blame, knowing how his mate was more tolerant if his lover was the one committing the mistake. Hana always loved how her dam was the best parent she could ever ask, especially when the freckled man kissed her cheeks and explained how much he loved her! Her dad was the most impressive hero and she was so proud to have Kacchan as her sire, even if some of her classmates were jealous of belonging to the Bakugo-Midoriya family.
“Yes, it’s not always easy but we did an amazing job with you and can’t wait to see our family expand with more care in the next years,” Izuku replied with a gentle tone, taking a quick glimpse at the family picture on the wooden table, before whipping away the last crumbs of chocolate at the tip of her lips. Hana was their biggest pride and they admired her devotion toward this sibling she already loved more than her own life, probably more than her own parents, even if it was impossible for her heart! “Tell me, sweetie, is there anything else you’re excited about? I bet you have a lot of projects in mind…”
“Yes !!” she explained with a bright smile, her chubby cheeks regaining a bright shade of red from the previous excitement. Izuku couldn’t help but smile at the scene, while Katsuki heard the conversation from afar, making a slight grin at the corner of his lips. This scenery became his favorite painting: he’ll never get tired of those delicate promises transformed into the most mesmerizing songs, with the most charming lyrics to the sensitive ears and inspired poets with their muse. “I can’t wait to read her bedtime stories and show how strong I am, then I’ll tell her how our parents are the best with daddy being this amazing hero and mommy the most impressive teacher,” she explained with her fingers lifted toward the baby bump, noticing how the taller figure crossed the room to join the conversation.
“That sounds great, but who’s gonna tell your story ?” Katsuki asked with a curious tone, whipping away the last crumb of cookies on the sheet before offering her another one. Her crimson eyes widened, accepting the present before putting the treat in her mouth. She was impressed to see how the calloused hands, fighting bad guys on the television, were ruffling her hair in a gentle touch.
“I don’t know, maybe the stars,” she added with an inquisitive tone, lifting her head to point the roof over their heads. Hana had always been a believer in naive tales such as stars being the representation of ghosts watching them from afar. The couple didn’t want to ruin her wild imagination and decided to follow her narrative, even if this vision was as touching as her innocence, being a blessing they needed to protect as long as possible. “Last night I asked them to take care of my family and protect my baby sister, they haven’t responded yet but I think they got the message !”
“I bet they will,” Katsuki pointed out with an amused tone, taking a quick glimpse to check on his mate. The mating mark residing on his exposed neck was one of the blond’s biggest pride, knowing they succeeded in bringing their misunderstanding down and appeasing those years of pinning into the most unforgettable tales. “But tell me, little bean, why are you so sneaky this morning…you didn’t even say hi, I’m gonna cry.”
“Sorry Daddy!!” the small girl said with a gasp, making a hurt face, before rushing into the blond’s arms to offer him a hug and a kiss on the cheeks. Izuku couldn’t help but watch this scene with a hidden smile at the corner of his lips, mesmerizing this painting with the most adorable details to their gentle narrative. “Now you’re not sad anymore, and I should give another one to Mommy, but he already punched my cheeks earlier.”
“Cheater,” the taller man said with rolled eyes, noticing how the freckled man giggled at the comment. It was touching to see their bond was as charming as delicate prose in timeless vows exchanged on the altar, ready to welcome this new family member, born as the result of true love.
Hana made an amused chuckle when she caught her father being hurt by the previous comment, deciding to tease him with her small finger pitching his nose, Katsuki pretended to be annoyed, making the smaller girl smile at the gesture: her chuckle became a tender melody to their ears, until a sudden bump caught Izuku’s attention.
“I think someone wants to join the conversation, but you can’t for the moment. You need to rest here a few months, but you’re safe sweetheart,” his voice softened, resting his scarred hands around his baby bump, and noticed how Hana’s eyes widened. Her small shadow immediately moved to feel the previous bump, with a sparkle in her crimson rising, while she decided to make some one-sided conversation with the pup.
“You’ll see, once you’re born, I’ll tell the story about how daddy hates being pinched in the nose,” Hana said with an amused tone, ignoring the loving expression on the alpha’s face at the scene. “He can be scary, but he’s a good guy and always makes me and Mama smile when we’re feeling sad-”
The conversation kept going until a few bumps appeared between each interaction, realizing how it was soon midday. The bright sun passed through the curtain of this isolated house, catching the blonde curls making endless conversation with her soon-to-be siblings, under the admirative glance on the couple’s face.
Indeed, this simple scene was enough to remember how much the two childhood friends adored this dynamic with their beloved family: After all, the years succeeded in transforming their fragile bond into a golden thread, revealing how this sincere love between Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo was a charming tale, especially with the existence of their family, who was the apple of their eyes.
It was crazy to think how this story started as a simple “friends with benefits” agreement and ended up being the most enchanting narrative their hearts had ever known….
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