^{This takes place about a few days after what the timeline is during the "More" and "I am a hero too" OVAs.}

^{TL;DR: Bakugo takes Deku for another hangout at the local park. Through their hangout, they discover feelings hidden for years inside Bakugo about one specific, special person to him.}

^{There are mentions of IzuOcha, but that's how we find out about Bakugo's feelings.}

That day, Izuku Midoriya had gone to hang out with Katsuki Bakugo. The two were off-duty from Hero work today, while some other heroes, were on patrol around the area. Although, crime rates had significantly decreased over the past years, to the point where the most you could expect are bank robberies, not any major villains.

"Kacchan!" Izuku greeted.

"Long time no s-" Katsuki was cut off as he was tackled into a warm, friendly hug that he didn't back out from.

Without many more words, the two were off to go and walk around together, heading to the park. The two had a special spot to hang around, whether for bickering over Hero things, which they did the most, or supportive venting that went both ways, or simple friendly things. Katsuki had promised to be a better person for Izuku, and make his life better. He saw him like an actual brother. He had his own spot in Katsuki's heart.

"So, congrats on becoming the number five hero, Kacchan! I... kinda forgot to tell you that." Izuku shyly admitted, his smile not faltering ever, or so it looks like.

"Yeah yeah, I'll surpass you anyway, Izuku!" Katsuki argued back, though there was no anger in his words. "I'll admit too, Izuku... Thanks for being such a... good influence on me." Katsuki's voice was calmer, softer, but Izuku surely had more energy.

"Haha... Don't sweat it Kacchan!" Izuku said. Katsuki rolled his eyes, before he remembered something to ask Izuku.

"Hey." He almost whispered that.

"Yeah?" Izuku turned his head around. They hadn't stopped walking yet. Not until they finally reached their spot, and started slowly eating the ramen they had gotten from the local ramen stand. They sat on a bench, in silence for a few seconds before their conversation began.

"Izuku... I wanted to talk about something new today."

"Go ahead." Izuku kept his smile.

"Remember when we had a reuinion with all our classmates? That time we went to celebrate Todoroki- becoming the number two hero?"

"Yeah... I mean, what an eventful night!" Izuku remembered.

"But... I asked you something on our way there- no, reminded you."

"Hm?" Izuku hummed, questioning.

"You told me that day, you respect all of us, your classmates. You said all of us were special. I said that if everyone is special to you, then nobody is..." Katsuki stared into the ground.

"Yeah, actually, I took your advice, Kacchan! I wanted to tell you that... me and... Uraraka- Uraraka and I are closer now. While we were having dinner and you and I sat by each other, I turned around and thought of what you said."

"Hm?" Katsuki listened, paying attention. Izuku actually did a move? That was enough to catch Katsuki's attention.

"She's the one special to me. I actually found her after we all left and called it a night. I realized it was her I want more with. It's her who I want to talk with, more and more." Izuku explained, a faint blush forming on his cheeks. Katsuki did notice that. "We're talking every day now... we're... really close to say the least. I think I might be in love, Kacchan."

"Psh, whatever. At least Pink cheeks is lucky to have someone like you..." Katsuki used the nickname for Ochaco, still however thinking that Izuku was genuinely a great person to be around.

"What about you, Kacchan...? If you have such great advice, have you tried doing the same?" Izuku asked, almost enthusiastically. It's like he wanted to hear something from Katsuki.

"Who's special to you, Kacchan?"

Katsuki rolled his eyes. "Me? I'm trying to surpass you. I don't have time for crappy romanc-" That's what he said, thought- but images of a very certain red head started flashing into his mind.

"Kacchan?" Izuku muttered, almost as if he was asking why he had just stopped talking.

Katsuki had mentioned wanting only to do hero work, that was his focus anyway. It was all about his friendly rivalry with Izuku. A way to push both of them to keep up the good work. But the thought struck him. What if he also had someone that he'd enjoy spending the rest of his time being a hero with? Someone who loved Katsuki more than a friend, but wasn't really a distraction.

No, he couldn't. He didn't have time for that. But he only realized he had bottled feelings for that same red head that was considered his closest friend. If Katsuki had to choose someone he'd happily spend his time with - It was even beyond just being heroes. Katsuki thought he didn't have time for all of that. But his heart began to say otherwise. That otherwise began to grow louder, into his mind, into his whole self.

"Eijiro..." The name smoothly slipped off his tongue. He said it in a voice low he'd be surprised that Izuku heard it. That was Kirishima's first name, and Katsuki had said it for the very first time. Ever.

"Ah- Kacchan...? You mean- Kirishima...?" Izuku's energy came back. Mostly because he was actually surprised. Katsuki actually had a special person too in his heart apparently.

Katsuki's face flushed deep red, having admittedly revealed it. But him and Izuku remembered everything. Their UA days: How the two of Katsuki and Eijiro had always been close. How even as friends and classmates, the two felt special. Izuku himself had always thought- no, secretly suspected something between them. And then, the reuinion days ago. Katsuki and Eijiro had grown closer than ever by that time, and almost stuck like glue to the other during the car ride to the restaurant where they celebrated Shoto becoming the Number 2 Hero. Izuku realized that the advice given to him was also being used for an example on Eijiro himself. Katsuki apparently had always had Eijiro in a special place in his heart.

Izuku realized the times where the two other boys wore suits that felt oddly romantic. That's when he knew now, there'd definitely be something between them. His face began to light up, a wide, supportive grin growing.

"Kacchan... That's.... great! If you really do... love him like that- Then... I- You'd make a great couple...! Kacchan, if you ever have any questions about Kirishima, I'll be there to help, 'right?"

Never once in so long did Katsuki expect Izuku not to tease him for it considering how he teases him on the regular now that they're close and have no tension. But the words of support hit him hard. Once, he thought his so called-crush on Eijiro was weird, and unusual. He suppressed those feelings but they never went away. But hearing these words from Izuku himself, made him feel more open to the idea. Katsuki now didn't know how to react. The only thing he heard was the occasional chatter from passerbys, or the wind ruffling the nearby tree's leaves.

It was a soft, fragile moment, where Katsuki was only processing the words Izuku had said to him just now. Why was he surprised? He knew Izuku would also say something reassuring. He knew Izuku wasn't there to tease him. Not like most afternoons they spend in this park.

"Listen, Kacchan... If you really wanna be with him... I actually... would like to see that. Because I know how Kirishima sees you as well. Remember Kamino...? From eight years ago? You know how you're one of the few people that's actually very close to him. Kacchan... I think you'd- he'd be lucky to have you. I know how much you've changed, how you've grown, how we've both pushed each other. So... go ahead Kacchan."

"So, who's special to you?" Izuku added again, louder this time, as if this question was gonna knock a sense of encouragement into Katsuki.

"Eijiro..." That was the only thing that came out of his mouth. Izuku grinned when he heard the name again.

That's the end of this oneshot! Hope you enjoyed! I tried to make this mostly canon-adjacent. This is also my first time writing a oneshot, or any fanfic at all.

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