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It is the best and worst discovery Sero had ever made. Somehow through a comment Sero didn’t think anyone would hear did he discover that Bakugo, hot head stupidly smart hero focused boom boom boy also dances with Mary Jane. Thinking there is no way that diligent if not extremely angry Bakugo actually smoked, Sero denied it was true. Though it somehow became this ongoing joke between the two. When the rest of the Baku squad was being obnoxious in that lovable yet equally exhausting way- they would look at each other and one of them would say. “I’m not high enough for this shit.” along with various other 420 jokes and comments. A week of this and finally Sero got his answer.
Bakugo burst into his room with a conspicuous bag in his left hand. “So are we ever gunna fucking smoke or not bitch.” He slammed the door shut and Sero gaped as Bakugo then proceeded to pull out a dope ass bong. Pun fully intended. The piece had to be custom made as it was intricately designed to look like his explosions. Sero felt tears spring into his eyes in appreciation.
“Bakubro, this shits beautiful man, what do you call her.” Baku smirked despite the twitch of his eyebrows at the nickname.
“Fucking what else would she be called elbows. Queen explosion murder.” Sero oohed and awed as Bakugo loaded a bowl.
“Dude, I can’t believe you smoke. Like am I already high, is this an illusion?”
“No illusion here man. If I didn’t smoke just imagine how angry I’d be.” Sero grimaced and watched as Baku took a fat rip and didn’t cough once. ‘Damn like a fucking pro, it’s not weird if he thinks that’s kinda hot right?’
Sero’s face heated as he realized he said that out loud, and that Bakugo didn’t yell at him for it and actually laughed his ass off. Waa, how embarrassing. His edible must be kicking in. Snatching the bong he took an equally big rip hoping to calm himself down. He’s never really told anyone about his bisexuality, he probably thought it was a joke. Maybe. Sero got his thoughts under control and looked up to see the most relaxed Bakugo yet. The whole class took notice that slowly Bakugo was learning to tame his short temper. So a clam Baku wasn’t so rare but this was some next level shit. Was his edible laced with something because this can’t be reality.
“You think I’m hot huh?” Sero choked on smoke. He’s definitely teasing him. “Thanks” And then as if to give the final blow Bakugo Katsuki gave him a genuine smile, not his excited murdery one or his angry murdery one. But a non murdery smile that was soft and a soft Bakugo was dangerous. A soft Bakugo could climb the hero ranks in mere minutes. A soft Bakugo would have him questioning his sexuality all over again because, this man. Sero shook his head.
“Don’t get a big head about it. Anyone that says you're unattractive is lying. Your personality on the other hand, sorry angry gremlin is not my type.” They laughed at that and Sero felt normal again. It was nice to know he wasn’t weirded out about it.
“I’m bi too.” Sero was somehow not surprised. Why would you deny anyone a chance at this adonis? Hold on did he say he was bi out loud too?! Oh well, he shrugged.
That started a great friendship, the two felt relaxed enough with each other. Confident the other would call the other out on their bullshit. Or it could be the weed. Who's to say.
Katsuki knew he was acting strangely. Not extremely noticeable but still, he was too relaxed after confronting Sero. What can he say? Smoking with someone who is mutually into smoking is nice, sue him. Having someone else to sneak a joint with has relieved him of the crushing paranoia of being caught. It is a completely unfounded idea, he should be more worried right? Now he has an idiot in the mix who is far less organized than him. But then again that tape dispenser had somehow managed to not tip anyone off yet. It was a fucking gamble going to the losers room. Thank fucking All Might it worked out. He didn’t realize at the time (considering he was already high) that it could have ended badly.
Even more surprising though was they actually got along well. It was fucking creepy having so much in common but Katsuki couldn’t find it in himself to be angry. Which has done wonders for his stress levels but not so much for his reputation. All Might forbid people starting to think he’s approachable. Though approachable or not it’s not like his fucking class gives a shit about that.
“Hey man, what time do you wanna have that study sesh?” Forget what he said about elbows being subtle. This fucker is just asking for the shit heads to pester them. Katsuki glared at Sero looking him dead in the eyes. Fucking think moron, why ask that in front of the whole class. At least wait until they are already fucking leaving for the day you shit. The words he was attempting to convey remained unnoticed as Sero looked at him expectantly.
“What! You guys are studying without us?”
“Not very manly, bros.” Enter dumb and dumber as expected. Katsuki could see Elbow's slow ass brain finally realizing his mistake.
“Oh, uh, well it’s not so much as studying as uh a personal problem… that I uh wanted Bakugou to help out with…” Sero grimace regret clear on his face. Katsuki tried to keep a smirk from appearing knowing it would fail as he responded. He hummed teasingly.
“So you need my help specifically with your personal problem? What exactly do you need help with?” Some of the extras had already left for the dorms but the ones left all froze. They clearly were acting like they weren’t listening and failing. Katsuki could see Deku’s group blatantly staring at Katsuki. Shit, wait. He fucking messed up. See this is all that idiots fault, he’s gotten used to fucking teasing that fucker and it just slipped out.
He’s overreacting, people are just surprised he didn’t use a single curse word or rude nickname. Probably. He just needs to chill out. Fucking All Might he’s not high enough for this shit. Thankfully Sero just glared at Katsuki for throwing him under the bus instead of going along with the dumb shit that just came out of his mouth.
The first few times Katsuki teased him he got all flustered and would just gauk at him. But the novelty of him being anything but angry seemed to wear off quickly and he started to tease back. It became a weird competition between them to see if they could trip the other up. Even though neither of them saw the other more than a close friend. So the competition became all kinds of fucking pointless and more about them fucking messing around being dramatic.
“I was thinking about adding some support items to my hero costume. Yeah.” Yeah he fucking said. He doesn’t sound like he was thinking about it at all! Katsuki suppressed a facepalm. “Yeah like bombs or something you know more uh combat oriented and Bakubro is our resident bomb expert right so..” Now he’s fucking babbling like Deku. The remaining students all seemed to forget Katsuki’s weird behavior though and he sighed in relief. Maybe now they could escape in peace. He really needs a smoke now.
“Oh really dude!? That’s a good idea! Can we help? I should look into that too.” Leave it to shitty hair to impose on anyone's plans so naturally.
“Yeah, I want to join too!”
“You already have fucking support gear dunce face!” Katuski couldn’t see a way out of this. The problem was not defusing, it was only getting worse. He glared at Sero as if to say, look what you fucking did now asshole. Pick a more boring excuse next time!
“Hey, sorry to interrupt. Can I join you guys too?” Deku delivered the finishing blow. There is no way he could fucking get this dropped now. Deku’s eyes fucking shined too bright at the idea of sharing his thoughts on the subject.
“Yeah man! The more the merrier!” Fucking wrong shitty hair. Katsuki sighed for a second time, though not in relief this time.
“Fucking whatever. Let’s get this shit over with.” He shoved his way past the group making his way towards the dorms. All the while Deku jumped into recommendations.
“...I agree that your quirk is more about mobility and capture but in more suburban areas where you can’t really grab on to anything, something to help with mobility would be good. Maybe you can ask for a support item that can turn your quirk into a weapon? Hmm I’ll have to think about that more. Kirishima and Kaminari, you both could use some mobility assistance just thinking about when Kaminari and Mina went up against the principle, yeah mobility was an issue…”
Katsuki rubbed at his temples feeling a headache coming.
It was nearing five by the time Katuski got a chance to get away. Fucking Spiderman left early to “contemplate and do further research.” What a load of crap but he did end up slowly bringing their brainstorm session to an end. Which Katsuki didn’t understand why he had to even be a part of. Deku did most of the talking, though he seemed to want to know what Katsuki’s thoughts on his thoughts were. Fucking annoying. It didn’t make any sense. Whatever, If that fucker started smoking without him he’ll blast him through the fucking roof.
Katsuki slammed the door to Sero’s room open not really worried if anyone heard him, he was pretty sure they were all fucking around down stairs. Closing the door with an equal amount of force Katsuki is greeted with the sight of Sero rolling a joint, feeling some tension draining out of him. He knew that the idiot can’t roll for shit when he’s high.
“Welcome home” He says as he finishes and lights the end.
“Fucking don’t play. I’m still pissed you even got us into that mess.” Sero simply laughs as he lays back in his hammock offering the joint. Katsuki takes it and gets himself settled on the floor.
“Come on man. Half of that was your fault.” Katsuki doesn’t pass the joint back, taking another hit instead. Sero makes a strangled noise at the action. “Baku my man, lite of my life, you are the one who implied something. Talking so casually with me too!” Katsuki huffs in amusement, finally passing it back.
They fall silent and it’s the greatest part of Katsuki’s day. They don’t talk except for occasional laughter at literally nothing, the only other noise is Sero's alt rock music in the background. They overcompensate their shitty day with smoking too much. Seven joints between the two is not enough to kill them right?
“Can you die from too much weed?” Katsuki is oblivious to the terrified look Sero gives him, not even realizing he said that out loud. Despite the slight anxiety at the thought, Katsuki's feeling good. Looking over to break the silence Katsuki sees fucking Spiderman bawling yet no sound comes out of his mouth. To which Katsuki freaks out.
“What the fuck?! Why are you crying! What happened?!” Katsuki stands quickly, almost falling back to the floor.
“I’m dying. We smoked too much and now we’re dying. I can’t breathe! Why can’t I breathe!”
“Dude the fuck chill out! You can’t breathe because you are crying and talking. You aren’t dying, just calm down. You can’t die from smoking too much.” Sero seemed to calm down with that, taking big gulps of air, then looking at Katsuki with a smile. It was completely unattractive, considering he still had snot and tears running down his face. Then because he’s a complete dick and thrives off others' turmoil he adds, “Probably.”
“Fuck you man!” Elbows hit him entirely too hard with a pillow that Katsuki is wondering where he even got it from. While focusing on the wrong thing Katsuki is slammed into the bed. The back of his head hit the wall to top it all off. Despite hitting his head, Katsuki doesn’t feel pain. He’s laughing too hard to be concerned about that though. When did he start laughing?
“O-oh my- Bakugo are you okay?! I didn’t think I hit you so hard..” Sero was laughing too but the concern could be seen through the haze in his eyes. Katsuki was about to tell him to not fucking worry about it when a soft knock on the door could be heard.
Instantly the laughing was cut off and panic instantly overtook. The two locked eyes wide and terrified before jumping to action. Katsuki started by hiding anything that was weed related under Sero’s bed, Sero on the other hand was assaulting the room with a whole thing of febreze. Even with the window open the room and occupants surely smelt like weed. But fuck did he have to fucking use that much? It was more suspicious and it hurt to breathe. Another knock on the door and a voice made them freeze.
“Sero-san? Is everything okay in there?” Katsuki couldn’t tell who it was, he was too high, too high to distinguish voices. Who was in the room next to Sero’s again? How are they going to explain any of this? Katsuki looked over to Sero who sprayed himself to the point his shit looked slightly damp. He had to stop this! They don’t even know what they are doing, how are they supposed to have a conversation with a sober person and make sense? Katsuki couldn’t think of anything to stop their impending doom. Instead he watched dumbly as Sero opened the door to reveal the half and half bastard.
Wait, isn't this perfect? “Lucky~ no way this fucker will know what we were up to!” Shit no. He said that out loud, didn't he. Yeah he did because Sero is looking at him like he wants to kill him but also run away. Icyhot may be a socially awkward idiot but there's no way he will be fooled now that Katsuki has said something.
Half and half looks between the two in confusion. He takes in their heavy breathing, the wet spots on Sero’s shirt, the disheveled bed. Katsuki is worried he is going to draw an even more frightening conclusion and then he opens his mouth.
“Are you guys… wrestling?” Todoroki’s face is dead serious. Katsuki doesn’t know if he can bring himself to laugh. Instead he brings a hand up covering his mouth. This poor dumbass. It’s the first time he feels kinda bad for the guy. Sero must be thinking the same thing because he is just staring at him with sad eyes. Katsuki clears his throat, come on focus. He could use this, he just has to try and sound like usual.
“Y-Yeah! We were, you want to fucking join asshole?!” That was not like usual. What the fuck, what the fuck. Why? Katsuki wanted to blast both of their faces off in hopes they would forget he said anything.
“Maybe another time. I heard something hit the wall. Wouldn’t it be easier to use the training rooms? They are much bigger.” Katsuki must be using all his luck in this one fucking interacting. Because what the fuck Todoroki.
“Ah, yeah I hit my head…”
“Training here is also good sometimes… like for small rooms- yeah- like we corner a villain in a small room and we’ll have to… wrestle them..?” Sero’s smile looks shaking but Icyhot doesn’t seem to notice the difference. He looks at Katsuki so he glares in return hoping it looks normal.
“I see.” He continues to look at them and Katsuki can see if something doesn’t happen soon Sero’s going to crack under the pressure and they are screwed. But then Half and half speaks again. “Dinner is ready, should we make our way down?” Katsuki can’t tell if this fuck thinks they are suspicious and is trying to figure them out or if he thinks he’s being fucking nice or some shit.
“Dinner! Hell yeah, I’m starving! Let’s go Baku.”
“You’re always fucking starving after we- wrestle…” This is going to bite them in the ass, he just knows it. Sighing, Katsuki and the idiots head down to the dining area. That tape dispenser is tooo fucking chill right now. Does he not realize they are going to have to act completely normal when all either of them can actually accomplish is fucking devouring dinner probably while laughing like fucking crazy people.
Mad, think mad angry thoughts Katsuki. Like uh why is he angry all the time? People? Yeah yeah people they uh suck because they always want to interact? Deku fucking Deku’s the worst. His eyes are too fucking big and green and they sparkle with all those fucking emotions. Gross. His hair is green too! That’s too much green, what’s up with that? Don’t even get him started on that fucking green hero costume that suits him too well. Those knee highs are not so straight tourture. Who gave that dumb bastard the right to be so fucking good looking?!
WAIT
No, Katsuki no. This is not the time to be thinking of your childhood friend as the snacc he is. NO. You’re supposed to be mad. Anger, rage, frustration… Katsuki realized too many things in that moment.
One he definitely thinks that stupid nerd is attractive. And two they have already entered the dining room and the extras are all looking at him. Shit did he say any of that out loud, is he frowning? He can’t tell if he’s frowning!
“What did you just say Todoroki-kun?” Round cheeks, nice save. Looks like he didn’t miss much and they're not just looking at him but all three of them because they came down together.
“Oh. I was just saying I found Sero and Bakugo. They were wrestling in Sero’s room apparently.” Never mind, Katsuki would rather have been caught smoking, then to be experiencing this moment. Katsuki wore an intense frown, only because if he didn’t he would probably burst out laughing at the looks everyone was giving them. Sero didn’t look like he was doing any better. Well fuck this. Maybe they won't ask.
“Kacchan… Why were you wrestling in Sero’s room? didn’t -” Katsuki didn’t think he could handle this. Fucking Deku was looking at him with those eyes that always seemed to see everything. He glanced at Sero trying to convey that he was going to have to handle this one. Sero gave a very obvious nod and a thumbs up. Abort, never mind! Katsuki is surrounded by idiots.
“We lied. We weren’t wrestling” Why the fuck- “Baku was just embarrassed because I found out he likes… uh someone and slipped hitting his head on the wall.” How is that better!!
“Oi! Fuckface!”
“WHAT”
“Bakubro has a manly crush?!”
“Who! Who is it!”
Katsuki found an actual reason to be pissed and grabbed Elbows by his shirt.
“Hey man! Let go, you'll stretch it out!” This fucked out moron.
“Oh my bad. It’s just you went and fucking blabbed about how you apparently know my crush!” As pissed as he was, Katsuki almost forgot the idiots were still making a fuss.
“Sero you have to tell me!” Raccoon eyes was such a fucking gossip. Shouldn’t someone be getting these idiots under control? Katsuki's eyes found glasses and that’s when all hope this could be dropped vanished. The robot was as blank faced as ever though he looked a bit lost on how to handle this. Like he wanted to know too. That fucker.
“Yeah Sero, why don’t you tell them who you think it is.” Katsuki hisses, he better not fucking say something stupid. It was clear he was about to say something stupid. His eyes were still glazed over, his only saving grace being his eye color is so dark.
“Uh JIRO!” Gasps sounded from the girls. “No wait that’s Denki..” let the record show Katsuki fucking tried. He couldn’t keep his shit together after hearing Spiderman just blurt that out. Fuck, Pikachu is going to kill them.
Katsuki’s laughter seemed to be more of a shock to the class than Sero’s slip up. He knew he had to rein it in and that surely his class would think he lost it but it was too damn funny.
At some point Sero had joined him and he figured they had one minute to get it together before Denki got really upset. Collecting himself better than Sero, Katsuki finally meets his classmates' stares. Wiping away the tears that had yet to escape the reaction was met differently than he expected.
The class was dazed, some red faced, others looked like they were seconds away from crying and Deku. Well Katsuki had to look away because the look he had left him feeling some kinda way.
“What?”
Bakugo was laughing. Bakugo was really laughing for real. It wasn’t that terrifying laugh that made you suspect he was planning murder. It was loud but it was so clearly full of amusement. It was a laugh that had him smiling wide and unrestrained and let the class stop to stare in awe. It left them wanting to know who his crush was even more and for some reason hoping it was them. Because if it was them, maybe they would be able to see that impossibly captivating Bakugo again. His question brought them back down to earth.
“Who is it? I need to know now.” Mina whispered. Katsuki cocked his head to the side, having forgotten what they were previously talking about.
“Me too. Plus it’s only fair considering Sero told the class mine!” Denki’s shout seemed to make sense to Sero because he answered.
“Not mine? I mean that doesn’t seem right but yeah uh It’s-“ Sero scanned the room like he was looking for his preferred brand of toilet paper. “Uraraka?”
This time it wasn’t so much a gasp as it was a sound of disappointment? Round face what. Katsuki was still trying to play catch up. Oh fuck! Right, they think Katsuki has a crush. And that it is apparently Uraraka.
Everyone looked at the girl waiting to see what her reaction could be. He was surprised to see a heavy blush. Shit she better not… Oh no, if she really did then Sero more than fucked up. Sero seemed to have realized it too because the next thing out of the twigs mouth was far worse than Katsuki could have imagined.
“No sorry, that’s a lie too. It’s Momo.” Katsuki’s surprise was no doubt visible as he tried to process it. Sero really was just going to list everyone in class till he got the right reaction? Katsuki could feel his face darken with a blush but he couldn’t tell if it was in anger or embarrassment. Should he play it off like Sero is bluffing and doesn’t actually know who his crush is or if he has a crush on anyone in the first place.
“I apologize, Bakugo-kun. I’m afraid I can’t return your feelings…” The rejection came so quickly Katsuki didn’t know how to respond. On one hand he was glad she didn’t return his non-existent feelings but did she have to shut him down so quickly? To make matters worse, the whole class was present for it and the tension was heavy. No doubt the class was waiting for him to blow up. Momo took the silence differently and added, “Oh no offense to you Bakugo-kun, you are very good looking. I’m just attracted to the same sex.” Okay why would he need her to assure him he is good looking? Everyone clearly would think the dislike would be due to his personality.
Though it was unnecessary, Katsuki was glad she told him. Well the whole class. And in a strange need to express his camaraderie and somehow even the scales his weed induced brain thought it would be a good idea to say.
“No worries, same.” He was making it more complicated. Forget what Katsuki said about being lucky. This is the worst day and he needed to end this conversation now. “Fuckface!”
Sero jokingly stood at attention, for once understanding their need to distract. “Yes sir!”
“Grab the fucking food and I’ll grab drinks and then we run” though he thought he kept his tone quiet it was pointless considering everyone was silent. Still confused with the conversation prior.
The class watched as Sero and Kacchan ran to the kitchen, grabbed random snacks that really shouldn't count as their dinner and then calmly walked to the elevators. Sero turned around one more time and said something along the lines of ‘these are not the droids you are looking for’ which earned him a hard slap to the head.
“What just happened?”
“Are they messing with us?” Uraraka and Mina said, being the only ones really ready to unpack all of that. Izuku was too confused to really join in the conversation however.
Kacchan was laughing and smiling and didn’t get that angry during that entire exchange. At first Todoroki-kun made it sound like Sero and Kacchan were… but then Sero said Kacchan had a crush on Momo? But he didn’t really look that disappointed when she rejected him. And what was that ‘same’ about?
Izuku got a headache trying to put everything together.
“Maybe we all had a shared hallucination..” desperate to have some semblance of understanding the class agreed that they would pretend this never happened.
Izuku would accept it for now but he knew he wouldn’t be able to ignore it for long.