🌙 001 - [April Catchall - Open/Closed Prompts]

[floatsaway]

Who: Ochako Uraraka floatsaway and you!!
What: Various things through April!!
When: All through April.
Where: In Trench. :|a

Content Warnings: None at this time.

[TEXT - OPEN (LOCKED FROM BAKUGOU)]

Hello everyone!!

I'm a pretty new resident to Trench, maybe here about a month now, I think, and I'm still a little confused about the lack of money thing... It's pretty hard for someone like me who's not used to trading to get things, e-especially since I really don't have much to give.

Anyway, I want to know if there's anywhere to get some decent fabric? Or maybe even some yarn!! I'd like to make something for a friend's birthday next week, but I really don't know where to get the things I need, or how. I'd prefer not to give away any of my blood if I don't have to... And unfortunately I don't have the time to devote to working it off, if I want to get it to him on time...

So I guess, if anyone has any spare? I can get you something in return after the 20th, or work for it!! I'm really good at lifting and moving! ♥♥

Thank you! (´｡• ω •｡`)♡

[TEXT - CLOSED TO IZUKU AND TODOROKI]

Deku-kun, Todoroki-kun, I don't know if you encountered those weird portals that were popping up, but...I found a few things from home that I thought to give to you guys. You can come over to my and Bakugou's place to pick them up if you want!!

And we can have dinner together, too!! (b ᵔ▽ᵔ)b I'll be sure to let Bakugou know so he doesn't slam the door in your face or something, lol. Maybe not tonight, since you can probably see I'll be a little busy, but maybe tomorrow or something?? Or if you wanna have a dinner together to celebrate Bakugou's birthday?

I don't think he'd enjoy a party, so just an hour or two to eat and hang out would probably make him really happy within his comfort zone. ♥

[ACTION - CLOSED TO BAKUGOU]

[After dealing with those who responded to her message on the Omni, Ochako puts it away in favor of actually looking for her blond friend. He's been a bit absent the past few weeks, and definitely a little...off. Ochako wrote it off as more of this world's bullshit - the past month was hell for them in a variety of different ways - but as the days kept passing, it seemed to get worse. She doesn't want to pry much, Bakugou's not the talkative sort like she is, but she's a little worried. It doesn't feel great just seeing him when they need to eat and sleep... She misses her friend, and spending time with him and talking to him.

So she's quietly puttering around their apartment, looking for signs that her friend is around. He should be, his shoes are here, and this place isn't exactly large, but...hopefully he's not just here to grab something and go again. That has also been a thing he's been doing, too. And becoming a bit of an annoyance to Ochako as well.]

Bakugou-kun? Are you here?

Comments

[detonating]

[Ochako isn't the only one shaking; only difference is that the cause of Katsuki's tremble is pure fucking adrenaline. His body doesn't know that there is a difference between a confrontation like this and a full blown fight. The pounding of his heart is so heavy in his chest that he can hear that shit in his ears, and every inch of his body feels like it's thrumming with an unlimited supply of white hot burning energy. Trying to contain it is taking everythinghe's got, and he's holding his breath trying to accomplish that without even meaning to.

She already took a fucking step back from him, is already looking at him like she's ready to break down and start crying. Just like fucking before. This is a horrible repeat of that night in Nippon, except this time? Katsuki is certain that there isn't some sappy fucking happy ending where they hug and make stupid fucking promises like that to each other.

And he did that shit. Him and only him. Just like he knew he would, like he's going to continue to do because now they're both backed into a fucking corner here. It was unavoidable, and in this moment Katsuki is just as sure that he's the worst kind of person for letting Ochako fucking pledge herself to him in that way when he knows how twisted his head and his heart are.]

I already fucking told you, you can't help me any more than you already have! [It's hissed sharply through clenched teeth--he's using every ounce of his willpower to keep his voice at a reasonable level even though it feels like he's literally going to fucking explode if he doesn't let it out. Turning his head just enough to look at her darkly from the corner of his eye, Katsuki tries something else grounding to keep himself from spilling over again. To keep himself from taking his shit out on her any more. He stuffs one hand into his pocket and balls it into a tight fist, using the cut of his blunt nails digging in harshly to keep himself as even as he fucking can.] This, right here? [The hand not clenched like a vice in his pocket gestures to her. Ochako's entire form; trembling, upset yet defiant body language as she stares him down. Looks her right in the eyes that look like they could well up at any fucking second, and Katsuki struggles to keep his volume from rising from that hiss... but still somehow manages it below a yell, at least.] This is exactly why I didn't wanna come home. I knew that I'd be a fucking asshole no matter what I did, but at least staying away meant I wouldn't go and trample all over your feelings like this! Over shit you can't do anything about, but would try to anyway cause you're... you're so fucking good! You shouldn't be here tearing yourself up about how to help me when I don't-! [Deserve it. Have no fucking right to anything like that.

Who was helping fucking Deku, when he was being tormented? No one. No one at all. None of their peers, not a single one of their fucking teachers. No one was stopping Katsuki from acting like a fucking tyrant--because he'd have given them more of the same and it's so fucked up that he can't even wrap his mind around it sometimes. So why should he ever allow anyone to intervene on his behalf as he finally gets his own, however the universe decides he should???] These're my consequences and mine alone. The shit that's happening now has been a long time coming and I- I shouldn't've- fuck! I shouldn't have ever let you make that shitty promise to me!

[floatsaway]

[Ochako can tell, they've been through this sort of thing before in Nippon, and it was just as dark and ugly then. But just like then, they got through it. They revealed a lot of their vulnerabilities and became closer as friends. They can get through this, too, she knows it, it's just...a much deeper mire to wade through. Because this, in particular, is not something Ochako knows much about, She even said so herself - she doesn't want nor need to know the depth of what happened between Deku and Bakugou unless they want to tell her...and Bakugou seems like he'll never open that door to her, and that's fine. He doesn't have to, it doesn't change anything, really. Doesn't change the fact that he is, and forever will be her best friend.

If only he could realize that! That no matter what, promise or not, she will always try to help him. Ochako will always help anyone and everyone she can, because that's just who she is. She's a Hero, yes, but she's also...good, like he said.]

Bakugou-kun, stop worrying about me, please. Do you not think i don't know how you are? Even if we've only known each other a year or something...I know the type of person you are. [She takes a deep breath, looking him dead in the eye and she steels her resolve again. She doesn't want to be weak right now, or emotional. She has to be strong...for him.] I know, and I don't care. I like how you are normally, because despite that, you've always been a good person deep down. Don't you remember? I said how much I've admired you back in Nippon... All those bad things you focus on...they've never really taken away from the good traits you have.

I'm not here because I'm good, or kind, or whatever. I'm here because I want to be. Because you're my best friend and you are worth every effort I put in. [She takes a step forward again, getting more in his face because he has to realize just how...how precious he is to the people around him. Those that choose to be close to him do just that. They choose to be. Despite everything...he's a part of them now.] ...If you go, I'll chase after you. Just like with Deku. I'm not letting another one of my friends go through what he did. You're just as important as anyone else, so...so let me walk beside you!!

I made that promise because I wanted to, not because you let me!! It was my choice, Bakugou, and you can't take that away. [She grits her teeth, eyes glassy, fists also clenched at her sides.] I already failed to help you once...I won't do it again. Even if it's just staying by your side...holding your hand...I-I'll do...d-do what I c-c-can...

BECAUSE YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO ME, YOU STUPID IDIOT!!