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Is it worth the fight anymore?
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Glitter đ 𩯠: shess bacckk!!! this is a rough one yall. eek thank you for all the love on this series so far!! I read all your comments đ„°
Warnings : Angsty, Female!Reader, Reader is a wife, Reader has children, bakugou is very sad, agruments, swearing, sadness, aged up characters, childern, babies.
W/C : ~5.2
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During your entire relationship, you donât think youâve ever been this nervous to see your husband.
Not on your first date, not after your first fight, not even on your wedding day.
Itâs been four days since you left, and somehow, those days have felt both painfully long and unbearably short. After your last (very heated) discussion with Katsuki, you sat thereâstill wrapped in your bathrobeâwishing, just for a moment, that this was all some cruel, fleeting dream. But the texts from him that night had been a sobering reminder that this was very real. And, only the beginning.
There was no real peace in being away, no sense of relaxation. Just an odd, hollow sort of quiet. You kept waiting for something to happen, for something to snap you out of the strange, fragile bubble youâd wrapped yourself in.
A few texts came in here and there, coworkers wishing you a speedy recovery, Kirishima asking for pictures of the view, and then Katsuki. He sent little updates about the kids, simple things about their day, before ending every night with the same quiet plea: I love you. I miss you.
And you hate the way it makes you feel, because itâs working. You hate that youâre already crawling back, that itâs taking so little for that ache to start unraveling.
A bitter part of you wants to ignore it, to let the silence stretch just so he can get a taste of what it feels like to reach for someone and get nothing back. To make him feel even a sliver of the frustration, the exhaustion, the sheer sadness that has clung to you. But even as the thought crosses your mind, it feels wrong. Like a cut that wouldnât just wound him, but you too.
And then thereâs the other part of you. The one that still remembers your Katsuki. The one who always tried, even when he didnât know how. The one who, for all his sharp words and bad habits, had never wanted to make you feel like this. That part sees these messages for what they areâan attempt, however small, to do better. And for a moment, you can almost picture him, sitting there with his phone in hand, debating what to say, wondering if youâll even reply. To be careful with you in a way he hadnât been before.Â
That part of you aches to pull him close, to let him bury his face against your neck as you whisper that heâs doing good, that you see him trying. It wants to reach for him the way you used to, to ease the weight of his guilt, to tell him he isnât too late.
But after everything⊠that doesnât feel quite right either.
So you let the messages sit, untouched, except for the one confirming your arrival home. But even so, when he messages that he will pick you up, that you can continue your conversation, your heart bubbles with anticipation, with hope maybe.
The back of your mind reminds you that no one changes overnight. But Katsuki, always the try-hard, is the one person you might believe could be the exception.
As you sit on the train, nervously glancing between the passing scenery and the clock, you're reminded of what (or rather, who) is waiting for you.Â
This is the same train ride you took a few days ago, but it feels completely different now. The earlier journey is almost a blur, only the whirlwind of emotions registering with you. Now, though, every detail of the train ride is too vivid, everything that has happened these past days is flooding in and mixing with the past. Like your brain is finally catching up with all the information it was storing while you wandered around in a numb, protective trance for so long. You try to focus on the scenery blurring past the window, your fingers loosely gripping the fabric of your clothes. You wonder which is worseâthe numbness of being ignored, or the headache that comes from finally acknowledging everything thatâs been left unsaid. Either way, it fucking sucks.
[12:42 PM] Katsuki: Almost there?
You stare at the message for a moment before typing out a quick response.
[12:43 PM] You: Yeah, about 20 minutes.
The reply is almost instant.
[12:43 PM] Katsuki: Okay. Iâm here.
You exhale, closing your eyes for a moment, trying to ease the tightness in your chest. You shouldnât be this anxious about seeing your own husband. But maybe thatâs the problemâyou donât know if he still feels like your Katsuki. But really, who even is your Katsuki anymore.Â
Before you can continue spiraling, something new pops upâa message from someone else.
[12:50] Izuku : [5 Images Attached]
[12:50] Izuku : 4 years ago today !!!Â
[12:50] Izuku : Little Riko was always so frowny! Haha !
[12:50] Izuku : We need to all go on holiday again soon đ PLZZZ
The pictures pop up on your screen, snapshots of your two little families together, a memory from a simpler time. Your first trip as a family. You canât help but smile at the sight, even though it pulls at your heart a little.
Katsuki had been stressed as fuck that trip. Heâd practically snapped when Izuku jokingly suggested putting Riko on a bougie board. You can still see it clearly: Katsuki, hands on his hips, a scowl etched into his face, the tension in his jaw as he argued with Izuku. He would never admit it, but you knew that he was on mistake away from a breakdown, his little girl being his everything.Â
And then there was Riko, who was so like him in all the worst ways. She took one look at her fatherâs reaction and decided she didnât need anyoneâs permission. She picked herself up, waded into the water, and found her balance on the board all on her own. Her grin was wide and unbothered, shouting to the world that she was "the best" at it, no questions asked. You had laughed, watching her confidence blossom before your eyes.
Thatâs when Katsuki switched gears. The man who had been ready to tear someoneâs head off just moments before suddenly became her biggest cheerleader, roaring his approval. "Daddy didnât raise no wimp!," heâd screamed, pride in his voice as he pumped his fist in the air. Then, without missing a beat, he dashed into the water to join herâjust in case. He would always be there to catch her, no matter what.
The memory stirs something in you, something warm and bittersweet. It was a good trip. Hell, it was a great trip. Itâs strange to look back at that version of yourself, of your family.Â
The crackling announcement overhead pulls you out of it. Ten minutes. You blink, turning your gaze back to the window, fingers picking at your nails. The ache is still there, sitting heavy in your chest, but you hold onto the warmth of the memory. The way Katsuki had looked at you back then, how he held you without thinking twice. You remind yourself that everything is not yet over.
~
Your legs feel like jelly as you exit the train. The whole thing feels like some overdramatic scene from a shitty rom-com, the kind where youâd run into his arms, everything magically resolved with a kiss. But reality is much quieter. The station is nearly empty, the only sound the distant hum of announcements and the shuffle of a few passing strangers. And instead of running toward him, you find yourself debating whether you should turn around and leave.
This shouldnât be so hard, you tell yourself, frustration curling in your chest. Itâs just Katsuki. Your husband. The man who kissed you every morning before work, who used to bury his face in your neck and mumble complaints about getting out of bed.
It doesnât take long to spot him, because it's Katsuki. Heâs standing near the exit, hands shoved deep in his pockets, a dark hoodie and cap doing a poor job of hiding his unmistakable looks. Even from here, you can see itâhow tired he looks. You both are really showing your emotions on your skin too it seems.Â
When he does spot you, he goes straight as a wire, like heâs surprised you didnât do a runner (and internally, you are a little too). And yet, despite everything, a small smile tugs at his lips. Itâs not cocky or smug, not one of those grins that used to make you roll your eyes. Itâs something unsure. Like heâs testing the waters, waiting to see if youâll return it.
And to your own surprise, you do. Barely, just the faintest tug at the corner of your mouth. But itâs enough to make his shoulders drop a little.Â
For a moment, neither of you move. You just stand there, a few feet apart, the awkwardness thick in the quiet of the station.
Katsuki shifts his weight, like he wants to step forward but isnât sure if he should. His hands twitch at his sides before he shoves them deeper into his pockets. âHey,â he says, voice rough.
You swallow, gripping the strap of your bag a little tighter. âHey.â
Another beat of silence stretches between you. It feels unbearable.
Katsuki clears his throat, glancing away for a second before looking back at you, gaze softer than you expected. âYou Hungry?â
You hesitate, then nod, just barely. âYeah.â
His lips press together, and he jerks his head toward the exit. âCâmon. Iâll make you something at home.â
He waits for you to step forward first, like heâs afraid if he moves too fast, youâll disappear. Even though the situation is far from funny, it still makes you laughâjust a little. Maybe you're becoming delirious.Â
At that, Katsuki looks at you, eyebrows furrowed in confusion. âWhat you laughinâ at?â
You shrug, forcing a casual smile as you walk forward. âOh, nothing,â you mutter, the laughter still lingering in your chest.
~
The quiet awkwardness lingers in the car, the only sounds filling the space are Katsukiâs quiet breathing, the fleeting glances he throws at you, and the playlist you made for his car all those months ago.
You shift in your seat, "So⊠how was dinner with your parents?"
For a split second, you think he might not answer at all, with the way he lets the question sit in the air. But then, he accelerates a little more, the engine roaring faintly under his control.
âShit. As usual.â
You canât help but scoff at his quick dismissal, sounds about right.Â
Before you can say anything, Katsuki seems to realize that is not a good way to continue a conversation with your estranged wife and hurries to correct himself. "It was⊠I donât know. Fuckinâ fine." He clears his throat, like the words themselves are scratching at it. Was it really that bad?
âGirls got spoiled, obviously,â he mutters, almost as if the thought itself is annoying. âCouldnât get a momentâs peace. They were asking for you.â
âThey miss me, huh?â you ask, keeping your voice even, though the hint of a smile tugs at your lips despite yourself.
Katsuki glances at you briefly, his expression unreadable. âYeah,â he says quietly. âAlways preferred you anyway. Theyâre always asking about you more than me.â
The words hang in the air for a beat. You think about it, howâd youâd miss Mitsuki and Marusu if you and Katsuki finished things. No more cozy dinners, gossiping with his mother as you sipped wine, or sitting beside his dad as he adjusted the girlsâ clothes. All those little moments, those pieces of the life you built together, would slip away with him. And the thought of losing them too? That one hurts in a way you werenât prepared for. Youâve always known Katsuki was your husband, but they were your family too.
As your mind twists around the possible future, your pulled back by Katsukiâs hand on your knee. You look at it like it isnât even real, the weight of it there but distant. Your thoughts spiral back to the last time he tried to touch youâback in the hotel room, when you had pulled away so quickly, so violently, as if his touch burned. You wonder if he remembers that moment too, the way his hand froze in the air, the hurt on his face.Â
He probably feels the tension in your body now, the way youâre as stiff as a board, but he doesnât pull his hand away. He doesnât let it linger in uncertainty either. His thumb continues to rub small, quiet circles against your leg, eyes remaining on the road ahead.Â
You⊠youâre not sure if itâs working. You glance over at him, looking for some small gesture of acknowledgment for the affection that had once come so easily between you. You swallow and shift uncomfortably, your thoughts growing more tangled. Katsuki, the man who'd always been about action over words, the one whoâd never been great at apologizing, had somehow left you waiting for the right moment. A moment that never quite came. And now, in this car, you find yourself expecting him to say something. Maybe apologize for the silence. Maybe admit that he knows the touch feels different now too.
But the words donât come, and you wonderâwill they? And if they do, will they make a difference? It almost feels like a mockery, this small gesture, this absent affection.Â
âI know itâs been weird,â he mutters, his voice rough, breaking through the silence. His eyes stay glued to the road ahead. âBut, uh⊠thingsâll be back to normal. Eventually.â
You feel like you're stuck between two versions of yourself: the one who wants to hold it all in, keep the peace, because maybe things will get better if you just stay quiet, and the one who wants to yell, to demand more than this, this fleeting acknowledgment of the shit situation you have found your livihood in.Â
âThatâs all you have to say?â Your voice tinged with disbelief, but itâs still controlled, sharp and pointed like a knife. You want him to fight this with you. The time away has brought some spark back. You continue, âThat things have been weird?â
Your voice cracks slightly at the end, and you hate that it does. You hate that youâre so angry, so tired, and that he still doesnât see it.
âAfter all this time,â you bite out, âthis is what you have to say? After everything, this mess. Thatâs your summary of it? A grown-ass man who canât even talk to his wife about divorce?â
Katsukiâs jaw clenches, his hands tightening around the wheel. He snaps, his voice louder now, sharp with frustration. âWeâre not getting a damn divorce!â he snaps, cutting you off. âGoddamnit.â
Then, he spits, his voice laced with anger, âExcuse me for not trying to have this... this fucking minefield of a conversation with the love of my life in the middle of the goddamn highway! How ridiculous of me!" His hand is no longer on your knee, the space between you feeling colder somehow.
Heâs practically seething, and you feel it too. âYou⊠donât get to call the shots in this fuckinâ marriage, you know. This has been shit for me too. In case you forgot, you fuckinâ disappeared!â
The words sting more than you want to admit, but you fight the urge to flinch. You can feel the tension in your chest tightening, anger rising again, but this time it's not just at himâit's at everything. At the situation, at the way things have been, at the fact that heâs now acting like heâs the one whoâs been wronged. That he dares to play the victim.Â
âOh, Iâm sorry, dear husband,â you say, your voice dripping with sarcasm, laced with sharp edges. âYou are so right. Iâm sorry I got tired of being alone in this marriage. God forbid you deal with that for a weekend. You poor, poor man.â The words slip from your lips like venom, and the bitter laugh that follows feels cold in your chest. âGive me a fucking break, Katsuki.â
âIâm not fuckinâ playinâ the victim, okay?â he snaps, his voice strained, just a little too loud. âI justââ He cuts himself off, and you can hear the exhale that follows, a deep, frustrated breath. âYouâre just⊠not giving me a chance here. All Iâm asking for is a damn chance. Let me try, alright? Iâve been tryinâ.â
âDonât act like Iâm not here, damn it,â he mutters, the words barely above a whisper. âI am here. But your... you're making it impossible. I can't even talk to you.â His grip on the wheel tightens again, his body stiffening. "All I'm askin' for is a damn chance."
You sit there, quiet for a moment, just staring at him. You could say everything. You could tell him how ridiculous it is to claim heâs âhereâ when youâve barely seen him make an effort. You could point out that it hasnât even been a week, that everything youâre carrying has gone unacknowledged. You could call him out for not even saying sorry, even now. But instead, you bite your tongue, your jaw clenched tight, and you just look at him, feeling the weight of your disappointment settle deep in your chest.
You could let him off the hook. You could let him keep playing this game of heâs trying, youâre the problem. But you canât. Not this time. So you say the words that have been bubbling up in you for days, sharp and unforgiving, like glass in your mouth.
âIâm just so disappointed, Katsuki.â
It stings, even as it leaves your lips.Â
His body jumps, jumping to bite back, to shout louder, harder. He opens his mouth like heâs about to say something, but the words catch in his throat.Â
Then, his voice cracks through, quieter now, rougher around the edges. âSweetheart, I promise you, Iâm not going to try to change shit. I am going to.â He runs a frustrated hand through his hair, his words rushed, like theyâre fighting to escape. âI wanted to do this at home, but now this... this has happened, okay? Iâmâfucking flustered. I had shit planned out to say, but I... wasnât ready to do this. I promise, thatâs why Iâm fuckinâ it up.â
He pauses for a second, takes a shaky breath, and places his hand carefully back on your leg. You donât acknowledge it.
âI am sorry, fuck, you must know that by now,â he continues, eyes searching yours for moment, his voice thick with guilt. âIâve been in nothing but misery because Iâve made our lives this way. But I am not going to lose you, okay? Iâm going to fight to stop it from crossing your mind ever again.â
His words hang in the air, and for a moment, you want to believe him. You want to feel the weight of his apology settle somewhere inside, but the bitterness lingers. Itâs hard to just take it all in. Thereâs a part of you, deep down, that still wants more than this. More than just promises. More than just words.
You exhale sharply, your throat tight, and meet his gaze for a moment.
âIâll believe it when I see it.â
~Â
The rest of the car ride was spent in silence. And, begrudgingly, you think Katsuki was right, this maybe wasnât a conversation for the car. But at least the bandaid has finally been ripped off. The things that have been festering between you for too long are finally out in the open, raw and exposed. His hand stays on your knee, solid and warm, and though you donât acknowledge it, you donât push it away either.
As he pulls into the driveway, a thought finally cuts through the haze of frustration and exhaustion. âWhere are the girls?â
He unplugs your seatbelt, then his, before running a hand through his hair. âDekuâs here with them. But heâs leaving soon.â He pauses, hesitating just for a second. âWas gonna mention it earlier, but then⊠yâknow.â His gaze flickers to you, and he doesnât need to say anything more.
âRight,â you murmur, nodding.
He lets out a shallow laugh, rubbing a hand over his face. âI wouldnât leave them home alone. Riko would probably start a damn fire.â
That gets a small huff of laughter out of you, tired and unbidden. âShe is your child, after allâ
He huffs, shaking his head. âDamn right she is.â
And for a moment, your eyes meetâhis shining with affection, so bright, so familiar.
You swallow, shifting in your seat. âDoes Izuku know thatâŠ?â You trail off, unsure how to even phrase it.
Katsuki shakes his head immediately. âNo. Least, I havenât said anything.â
You nod, letting the words settle. Youâre not sure if you feel relieved or if it even matters. But Izuku is like a brother to Katsuki, so the fact that he doesnât know? Thatâs⊠interesting.
âYou ready to go in?â Katsuki asks, his voice softening slightly, his thumb rubbing circles on your leg.Â
âYeah,â you finally say. âLetâs go.â
âOkay.â He opens his door, then glances at you. âDonât get out.â His words are clipped, and he steps out of the car.
âWhat..?â you start, confused, but your question dies when you see him practically speed-walking around the front of the car.
He opens your door, his face flushed, the faintest pink dusting his cheekbones as he avoids looking directly at you.
You raise an eyebrow, a teasing smile tugging at your lips. But he speaks before you can, âDonâtâ.Â
As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by the sound of Riko and Koharuâs voices filling the space. Theyâre busy playing with their toys, the occasional squeal of excitement slipping from their lips. Izuku is on the couch, keeping an eye on them, his smile easy as he flicks his gaze over to you both.
Then, all at once, four voices hit you: âY/N!â (Izuku), âMama!â (Riko), a childlike squeal (Koharu), and finally, a groan from Katsuki, who looks like he's already tired of the noise.
You can't help but chuckle at the chaos. Riko runs up to you, arms wide, her excitement practically bursting out of her. "Mama!" she exclaims, nearly knocking you over as she wraps her little arms around your legs.
âHey, my girl,â you say softly, running your fingers through her hair as she clings to your legs, while Koharu continues to snack on crisps, her little fingers getting crumbs everywhere.
Katsukiâs voice cuts through the noise. âDeku,â he announces with a growing scowl. âDid you give the brats sweets?â
Izuku straightens up, clearly startled by the sudden attention. âWell⊠t-they were hungry, Kacchan! Did you want me to deny themââ
âWe were gone for twenty minutes!â Katsuki interrupts, his tone snapping, âLunch is fuckin ready!â
Before you can intervene, curse Katsuki for his language, Riko tugs at your sleeve, looking up at you with wide, innocent eyes. âWhy did you go, Mama?â she asks, her voice small and curious.
You can tell Katsuki hears her too, his shouting quickly turning into a low grumble as he stalks toward the kitchen, presumably to start lunch. Izuku, meanwhile, seems both confused and relieved.
âWellâŠâ you begin, taking a breath as you look down at Riko, her sharp little mind already picking up on things. âMama just needed a break, thatâs all, sweetheart.â
âHm,â she hums thoughtfully, her small arms wrapping tighter around you, as if sheâs trying to reassure you, or maybe herself.Â
âWELL,â Izuku says with dramatic flair, slapping his hands on his legs. âIâm quitting while Iâm ahead!â He bends down to ruffle Koharuâs hair, then brightens as he approaches you. âY/N! I hope you enjoyed the spa! And youâre feeling betterââ So Kirishima has been spreading the âY/N is sickâ agenda to everyone, huh, you think to yourself, suppressing a smirk. âLetâs get lunch soon, okay?â he finishes.
You chuckle, giving a slight nod. âYou got it, Zuko.â
He smiles, quickly slipping on his shoes and jacket, â BYE KACCHANâ he shouts before dashing out the door.Â
Katsuki, still in the kitchen, doesnât miss a beat. âDONâT SHOUT AT ME, YOU FUCKINâ NERD, GET OUT OF MY HOUSEââ
Izuku is already out the door, and you can practically see him laughing to himself on the other side. You glance at Katsuki, your brow raised. âKATSUKI!â you chide, a little more amused than stern. âLanguage?â
Katsukiâs eyes flicker toward you, an unamused glare behind them. âWhat?â he grumbles, arms crossing tightly over his chest. âHeâs the one shoutinâ at me,â he mutters, before slinking back into the kitchen, his frustration still hanging in the air.
You shake your head, a small smile tugging at your lips despite yourself. âGo help your dad with lunch, baby,â you say to Riko, whoâs still clinging to your side. She looks up at you, nodding enthusiastically before running toward the kitchen to join Katsuki.
~
The night carries on strangely smoothly after that, though itâs likely because you and Katsuki donât speak directly to each other, only through your children. Once theyâre tucked back into bed, however, the quiet stretches long and your nerves come rushing back.
You slip into your pyjamas, and head to the kitchen. Katsukiâs eyes follow you from the couch, the dim light catching his sharp features.
âWhatâre you doinâ?â he asks, his voice still rough, before he rises to his feet. âYou hungry?â
You roll your sleeves up, washing your hands in the sink. âYour back to work tomorrow, right? So Iâm making the lunches.â
Katsuki pauses, leaning against the doorframe, brows furrowing as if considering something. âNah, Iâm not.â
The word hangs in the air, and you turn your head to meet his gaze, puzzled. âWhy?â
A shallow laugh escapes him, and he rubs the back of his neck, looking almost sheepish. âItâs not obvious?â he questions, his voice softening slightly. âWe need to talk more... but itâs too late now.â
âKatsukiâ, you sign gently, âwhat⊠what is there even to talk about? Iâm not sure if thereâs anything I have left to say.â
âI-I guess I more have questions, what I need to do differently to keep you and-â
You blink at him, disbelief creeping into your chest. âYou still donât know what youâve done?â Itâs a sharp question, cutting through the silence between you, and you immediately regret the bite in your voice, a little anyway.
Katsukiâs jaw tightens, but he doesn't flinch. âOf course I know,â he says, the words coming faster now. âItâs the little things, okay? I didnât mean to make you carry everything. But⊠yeah, I get it, I havenât been there. Too caught up with work and all that shit. I see it now, and I know itâs been hard on you. Iâm not just gonna keep letting you handle everything. Iâm trying to be better. I want to compromise more, find a way to make this work, for us⊠for the kids.â
He takes a breath, his hands shifting, as if unsure where to put them. âI know I fucked up, alright? But I donât want you to feel like you're doing this alone anymore. â
You exhale, the heaviness settling in your chest. You saw this coming, didnât you? To anyone else, this might sound like progress, like an improvement. But compromise to the bare minimum? That doesnât make you feel much better. Sometimes, it feels like your husband is just another roommate whoâs behind on his chores. He can be so logical, even with love. You donât want him to just get his shit togetherâyou want closeness, ease, intimacy.
You love him, but maybe not in the same way you did before.
You look back at him, his eyes searching yours. For a split second, you wonder if you have the energy to let him learn you again, to try to rebuild something that feels so distant now. The thought crosses your mind, maybe itâs not about him changing. Maybe itâs already too late.
But that thought feels permanent, too heavy for today. Youâve already got enough weighing on you. So instead, you tell him what chores to handle, and he even makes a note of it on his phone. He tells you heâll adjust his schedule, take the girls to school and daycare, cook on certain days, and work late on others.
Youâre proud of him for trying, truly, even if it doesnât fix anything.
He clears his throat, and you can tell heâs unsure about the next part. âIâI was also thinking we could do date night again. Every... second Friday? Kirishima said he could babysit.â
You donât really feel it, but you nod, offering a small, neutral smile. âOkay.ââOkay, good.â He looks at you, waiting for something, but you donât really know what heâs expecting.
You shift on your feet, âIâm heading to bed now.â
âYeah, me too.â He hesitates, then adds, âDo you want me to sleep in the guest room?â
You hadnât even considered it, but it doesnât feel all that different to sleep distantly in the same bed as it would to sleep in separate rooms. You both already seem like strangers in a way.Â
âNo, itâs okay.â For some reason he blushes, like he did when you first shared a bed so long ago.
When you finally find yourselves in bed, the room falls quiet, tension still lingering in the air. You turn off the light, rolling to your side, but even in the darkness, he stays sitting up, eyes on his hands.Â
âSweetheartâŠâ His voice is soft, speaking through the darkness. âI just want to say Iâve really missed you. So fucking much... and I really love you too. I hope you know that.â
For some reason, despite the hopelessness thatâs been gnawing at you, the disappointment and harsh words, his words shatter something inside. The tears come, faster than you can blink them away. You try to sniffle quietly, to hide, like you used to when youâd cry yourself to sleep. But this time, itâs different.
Heâs there, silently moving toward you, pulling you into his arms. His touch is gentle, almost tentative, but it feels familiar, comforting. He presses his forehead against your hair, his hand rubbing soothing circles on your back. Soft, light kisses dot your wet face, his touch warm and sincere.
âI love you so much, okay?â His voice trembles just slightly, a rawness in it you havenât heard in a long time. âNothing will ever change that. I-Iâm so sorry Iâve even made you question otherwise, baby.â
He shifts you, carefully turning you to lie on his chest, his heartbeat steady under your ear. He exhales slowly, âI donât want to be apart anymore,â he murmurs, his voice thick with regret. âIâve been such an idiot all this time. Had such a beautiful woman in my bed, and not even treated her right. But that stops now. I promise.â
Itâs still just words, and if this partnership is going to be for life, then it needs to be more than that. But you know that only time will truly tell. Maybe thatâs the hardest partâto let time decide whether this can be fixed, whether thereâs enough love left to rebuild whatâs been broken. You wonder if youâre holding onto something thatâs already slipped through your fingers after all.
Your body trembles against his, the sobs wracking through you in relentless waves, each one heavier than the last. Your breath stutters, catching in your throat as you try and fail to swallow them down. The tears donât stop; they spill freely, soaking into his shirt, slipping past your lips as shaky gasps turn to quiet, broken whimpers.
Katsuki doesnât say anything, just holds you, his grip firm but gentle, as if afraid youâll slip away if he lets go. He presses his lips against your hair, whispering something you canât quite make out, his own breath uneven.
Eventually, exhaustion pulls at you, the weight of it dragging you under. Your breathing evens out, though the remnants of your tears still cling to your lashes, damp against his skin. And as your body finally surrenders to sleep, you dreamânot of what was lost, or what still hurts, but of what could be.
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Omgomgomg hiiiii đ„čđ„čđ„čđ©·đ©·đ·đ·đ·đ· can I request an instance where Sukunaâs pregnant wife visits him at his job and heâs the CEO.
Context:
So like no one in the office knows what his wife looks like. Heâs insanely private about his life. (Also cause heâs involved in shady stuff and doesnât want anyone to know the identity of his wife. He meets with a lot of crooked business men on and off the clock.)
But yea the office only know heâs married because of the ring he wears.
So when his gorgeous, thick and very pregnant wife goes to the reception saying âHi, is Ryomen busy? Iâm his wife. I brought muffins for everyone I ate a couple I hope thatâs okay.â in the sweetest voice with the biggest smile, the entire floor is in shock. (They know sheâs not lying because of the ginormous light pink rock of a wedding ring thatâs on her finger. Itâs identical to his hair obvi hehe)
But like yeah! She comes to the office for the first time and all the workers just fall in love with how sweet she is. So they scramble to help her and hold her bag and offer her food from the break room and tell her how pretty she is and maybe Sukunaâs personal assistant even gets pulled away and thatâs when he notices that everybodyâs nearly gone and he finally finds her surrounded by everyone in the break room and maybe he takes her to his office and his mind is reeling thinking somethingâs wrong with the baby but it just ended up her being like âIâm sorry I know I could have called but look! The babyâs kicking!â And he falls in love with her all over again.
I think itâd be so cute đđ©· he seems like the type of hubby to call his wife âflowerâ or âpetalâ. Smut is totally up to you I wonât be opposed to it. But eeee!!! I thought itâd be a cute fluffy little fic
One Sukuna fic with a side of Sunshine and a Pregnant Wife coming right up!!! <3
Sukuna x Black pregnant reader
The bustling office of Sukuna Enterprises was alive with its usual energy phones ringing, keyboards clicking, and hushed conversations about deadlines. Ryomen Sukuna, the enigmatic and ruthlessly efficient CEO, was in the middle of one of his intense back-to-back meetings. His presence cast a long shadow over the entire floor. Everyone knew to tread carefully; Sukuna tolerated no mistakes.
The only personal detail anyone knew about him was that he was married, courtesy of the massive, rose-pink diamond ring he wore on his left hand. But beyond that? Nothing. Sukuna was intensely private, and no one had dared to ask for more. Speculation abounded, but without any concrete details, his wife remained a mystery.
Until today.
The receptionist was the first to spot her: a stunning woman in a flowing maternity dress that hugged her very pregnant belly. Her curls framed her glowing face, and she carried a basket of muffins in one hand and a slightly overstuffed purse in the other.
âHi there!â she greeted with a bright smile, her voice warm and melodic. âIs Mr. Sukuna in? Iâd like to see him, please.â
The receptionist blinked, momentarily thrown off by the casual tone. "Do you have an appointment?" she asked, her professional instincts kicking in.
âOh, no, no appointment,â the woman replied with a light laugh. âBut Iâm sure he wonât mind.â
The receptionist hesitated. No oneâno oneâsaw Sukuna without an appointment. âAnd you are?â
âOh, just a friend,â the woman said coyly, her warm smile never faltering. âI brought muffins for everyone, too! I⊠might have eaten a couple on the way. They smelled so good.â
Her charm was effortless, but the receptionist wasnât entirely convinced. As she considered what to do, a curious junior associate walked past and froze at the sight of the woman. His gaze flicked between her and the receptionist.
âWhoâs she?â he whispered, not quite quietly enough.
âI donât know,â the receptionist whispered back.
Within minutes, whispers began to spread. A stunning, heavily pregnant woman had walked into Sukuna Enterprises asking for their untouchable boss. No one knew who she was, but the expensive jewelry on her hand, especially the light pink diamond, caught more than a few eyes. The resemblance to Sukunaâs wedding ring sparked theories.
Could it be⊠her?
The whispers grew louder as more employees found excuses to pass by the reception area, stealing glances at the mysterious woman.
Despite the growing attention, she remained perfectly at ease. When someone offered to carry her purse, she laughed softly and accepted, the basket of muffins still in her other hand.
âOh, thank you so much! Itâs a bit heavier than I thought,â she said, her tone dripping with gratitude.
Soon, the break room became her destination. Chairs were pulled out for her, snacks and drinks were offered, and she was surrounded by employees eager to accommodate her. Her gentle laughter filled the space as she chatted with everyone, thanking them for their kindness and answering their curious but polite questions in a way that revealed little.
Meanwhile, in his corner office, Sukuna noticed something strange. The usual buzz of activity on the floor had dwindled to near silence. His crimson eyes narrowed. Something was off.
Stepping out of his office, Sukunaâs gaze swept over the nearly deserted floor. His jaw tightened. âWhat the hell is going on?â he muttered under his breath, following the faint sound of laughter.
When he reached the break room, the scene before him made his steps falter.
Her.
His wife.
The woman no one in his office had ever seen, the woman he kept carefully hidden from the chaos of his professional life, sat there, glowing with happiness, her round belly resting comfortably as she laughed with his staff.
âWhat is going on here?â Sukunaâs deep, commanding voice sliced through the air.
The room went silent instantly. Employees scrambled to make space for him, their faces pale as they realized theyâd been caught slacking.
Her head turned, and her smile brightened at the sight of him.
âRyo!â she said warmly, completely unfazed by his intimidating presence. She gestured for him to come closer. âCome here!â
He crossed the room in two long strides, his crimson eyes scanning her from head to toe. âWhat are you doing here?â he asked, his voice quieter but edged with concern. âIs something wrong?â
Her expression softened as she reached for his hand and placed it on her belly. âNope! I just missed you. And look the babyâs kicking!â
For a moment, Sukunaâs icy demeanor cracked. His sharp features softened as he felt the gentle thump beneath his palm.
âYou couldâve called, Petal,â he murmured, his voice low and filled with something uncharacteristically tender.
âWhereâs the fun in that?â she teased, her eyes sparkling.
His lips twitched, almost forming a smile, but then his sharp gaze flicked to the stunned employees still lingering near the door. âGet back to work. Now.â
They scattered like leaves in the wind, murmuring apologies as they fled the room.
Turning back to his wife, Sukuna wrapped a protective arm around her and guided her toward his office. Once inside, he helped her settle onto the plush couch, his eyes never leaving her.
âYouâre going to cause chaos every time you visit, Flower,â he said, a rare hint of amusement in his voice.
âMaybe,â she replied with a cheeky grin. âBut I brought muffins to make up for it.â
He shook his head, his thumb brushing over her knuckles as he sat beside her. Despite the whirlwind sheâd caused, Sukuna found himself staring at her, utterly captivated. She always had a way of turning his world upside down in the best possible way.
And the chaos? Oh, it didnât end there.
For the rest of the week, the entire office buzzed with stories about her surprise visit. Who couldâve imagined that the stoic, intimidating Ryomen Sukuna was married to such a sweet, cheerful woman? The way she smiled, the way she treated everyone with kindness, the way she looked the staff couldnât stop talking about her.
Rumors swirled, theories were formed, and every detail was analyzed. But one thing was certain: Mrs. Sukuna had left an impression that no one would forget anytime soon.
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This eatsssss
â An arranged Marriage with Duke Gojo â
â Pairings: Satoru Gojo x you - in this chap it's Satoru Gojo x mistress, Suguru Geto x you It's messy and will get messier :)
â Warnings: Mentions of sex, infidelity, mentions of past self harm, reader has an illness, mentions of eating habits, some descriptions of readers looks (not completely ambiguous) cruelty from Duke Gojo. OOC. So much ANGST. Gojo is TERRIBLE you're warned
â Word count this chap: 6.2 k
â Summary: you are the diamond of the season, he is the charming Duke, itâs the marriage of the decade. Prominent families joining, and it so happens that Duke Gojo is gorgeous. But, he doesn't want you, and now you're trapped in a loveless arranged marriage. Royal AU, dark bridgerton vibes, Cruel Gojo x reader. OOC Det in 1800s England. Gojo is awful at first, HEAVY angst Basically- Gojo is a royal dick and doesn't wanna marry you
âPart One - â Playlist â Masterlist
Part Two
Youâre sitting at the long, elegant breakfast table in the Gojo manor, cutting up a delectable crepe that youâd help make, just a week later. Youâre blissfully alone, until you hear giggling down the hall, and itâs your âhusbandâ Duke Gojo, and one of his mistresses. She seems to be the main one he enjoys, a short little redhead who dresses most scandalously.
He pauses as heâs near the table, looking at you now. You elegantly dab the corner of your mouth with a napkin, smiling at them. âHello Miss Catherine, would you enjoy breakfast?â You ask, earning Gojoâs icy blue glare, he just hates it so much when you offer in the morning.
âI cannot impose your grace, but thank you kindly.â She curtseys, and is flushed pink, you nod with a little smile, at least she had manners⊠aside from fucking your husband of course.
âOf course. I hope you have safe travels.â Her eyes glisten then, as she looks at Gojo, then at you, then down at her feet, wringing her hands.
âThank you, your grace is far kinder than you should be.â She leaves then, excusing herself to Gojo, who comes and sits next to you, plopping down and glaring, long legs spread wide.
âWhy are you so bloody cordial to her?â He demands, you just give him a look, pursing your lips.
âYou want me to be rude to your lover? That would displease you.â
âBut youâre nice⊠how-â
âI shall not displease you as a wife, even if I cannot fulfill all duties.â You turn your nose up then, tilting your chin up, feeling his glare bore through you as you bite another piece, moaning softly. His eyes drop to your lips, just staring, making you nervous. âHave something on my face?â
âSyrup, youâre quite messy.â You lick your lip then, and heâs glaring as if youâve created such a transgression. âHow can you be so nice!?â
âIâm stuck in this situation, miserable⊠Why be more miserable.â You mumble, then curse yourself internally, youâve revealed too much. You clear your throat then with a little smile. âWould you like breakfast, dear husband?â
âI suppose, youâre over there feasting, going to have to tie your corset strings tight to accommodate.â Your fork clatters to your plate then, gaze locking with his, and heâs raised a thin white brow.
âEating is unattractive, perfect, Iâll continue on. Iâm unattractive to you anyway.â You shove another bite in your mouth, closing your eyes and making a show of moaning in pleasure as you do.
âEverything you do is unattractive.â He quips, earning a quirk of your lips.
âSplendid, everything is in order then.â You brightly smile, hiding the intense pain you feel every day next to this cruel man. You will never allow him to see you weak, hurt, ever again though.
âIâll have some, if it has you stuffing your face so. I donât usually see you eat much.â He grumbles then, and you ring for one of the servants to bring more, asking her with a polite smile.
âTrue, my appetite is small usually.â You say, and soon a plate of crepes is in front of Gojo, and he cuts it elegantly, biting and chewing thoughtfully, before moaning, lapping up the cream on top with a tongue along his lip.
âItâs delicious. Thank the cook for me.â He says to the servant then, Gojo was actually very kind to them all, itâs only you who earns his ire.
âYour grace. Itâs the Duchess who prepared this.â She curtsies then leaves, and Gojo scowls at you, those vivid blue eyes boring through your soul.
âYou?â He speaks as if you've truly been doing something terrible. You can't stop your eye roll.
âIndeed. No worries, it's not poisoned.â You take a sip of your coffee, sighing as it hits your throat. Youâre asthmatic and at times coffee is all that can help, itâs been flaring lately from all the upset of living with him.
âWhy would you cook? Youâre a lady, a duchess. Not a kitchen wench.â You scoff a bit, leaning back in your chair.
âI enjoy cooking, my parents allowed me to always spend time in the kitchens. Is this unacceptable as a wife?â
âI⊠I mean⊠no. Iâll not stop you from cooking.â He bites it again, sighing happily, long white lashes fluttering shut. âIâd prefer you as a cook than a wife.â
Ah, there it is, the knife twisting. Daily.
âIâm sure you would. I would also, then I could happily marry some baker somewhere, couldnât I?â Heâs back to scowling, hand taking the juice in his crystal glass and sipping, scowling over the rim.
âA baker over a Duke?â
âIndeed, anyone that looks at me kindly would do. As you look at Miss Catherine in fact. But she is beautiful, isnât she?â You raise a challenging brow.
âIndeed she is.â He huffs, looking away then, snatching up a newspaper and pretending to read it. He does this every morning. âYou think youâre so beautiful.â
âI think everyone is beautiful in their own way.â He peeks up, pursing full lips at you now. âIâm not beautiful to you, but I am to others. Thatâs fine for me. I do not presume such desire from you, and I never will. Even when weâre not having babies, and they ask. I assume youâll have some with your very loud mistress.â
âI will not have babies with my mistress, blasted youâre a fool.â Satoru Gojo brushes his hair back now, frustratedly. âI suppose if weâre forced at some pointâŠâ
âIâll just blame it on me. Donât worry, weâll never have to.â You sip your bitter coffee again as his lips part. âIâll never force that upon you.â
âWell⊠IâŠâ He looks flushed suddenly, not even meeting your gaze, throwing down his newspaper. âGood, weâre in agreement.â
âIndeed. How are those crepes?â
âPassable.â Itâs such a lie, as his plate is entirely gone, but now that he knows it is you who made them, he canât give you a compliment. âLord Geto will be here tonight, he for some reason enjoys your presence.â
âAh, I canât imagine why. Iâm so intolerable.â
âYouâve a smart mouth.â
âIâll shut up then, your grace. I shall not displease my husband.â You sip your coffee again, and heâs sputtering.
âWhatâs wrong with you!?â
âA lot, apparently, according to you.â
âYou act so bloody calm! Are you inept? Iâm fucking her in the room right next to you, do you not hear?â
âI do indeed, itâs quite bothersome but as long as youâre pleased, husband.â That word spills like venom out of your mouth, for he should have never been so. âYouâd have me be rude to sweet Miss Catherine?â
âI⊠youâŠâ He stands then, knuckles gripping the table so hard theyâve gone white now. âPrepare a fine dinner, and Iâll be inviting Miss Catherine, so Iâm not bored with you all night.â
âOh, of course, shall I prepare her a dress too, your grace? Iâm not sure she has anything elegant.â He throws his silverware to his plate, clattering, and you smile, sugary sweet up at him. âAm I overstepping? Of course you should buy her a wardrobe, worry not for me, I have my old things.â
âIâll buy you a bloody wardrobe, you cannot go to the season in old gowns.â
âNo need.â
âI will!â He steps up to you, and you feign confusion as he bends down, eyes drinking you in carefully, vermillion lips opening and closing. You see his pretty face far too close. How can someone be made so beautiful and be so cruel? âIâll have you at the modiste tomorrow.â
âShould I bring Miss Catherine-â Satoru Gojo slams his hand on the table now, his other hand grabbing your chin.
âYou feel nothing when I flaunt her? When I fuck her loudly? When I invite her to everything? When I touch herâŠâ His caress sends shivers down your spine, as he holds your face like it's something delicate, when he so clearly hates you.
âNothing, dear husband, why should I? You're not truly mine, just in circumstance.â You smack his hand down, smiling fake right up at him, watching his left eye twitch with anger.
âDo you feel anything or are you just this⊠shell of a woman.â You are making me this way to survive.
âWho am I but an obedient wife. I shall make sure Miss Catherine is so welcome, and Lord Geto.â
Satoru stomps away then, and you allow yourself to drop this fucking facade for just one moment, breathing in quick, shallow pants. You throw the warm coffee down your throat, coughing and rubbing your collarbone now, shaking as the emotions hit you so goddamn hard your throat is constricted.
âYour GraceâŠâ Your Nanny has come now, youâve loved her your entire life, she comes to caress your back so carefully. You inhale her familiar scent, sighing.Â
Watching you like this has been killing her, you know.
âPrepare a meal for Lord Geto and Miss⊠Catherine.â The name tastes like bile on your tongue, and you watch your Nannyâs own anger. âIâm fine, Nan.â
âItâs unacceptable, even for a Duke. Iâm so worriedâŠâ
âDo not worry.â Though you barely want to wake in the morning. âI will be just fine, Nan.â
âLord Geto adored you.â
You blink back emotion, feeling that tightness again. âI know.â
âShould you allow this and do nothing?â
âI⊠canât stop him.â
âYou could have happiness.â She whispers, holding your hands tightly. You look down at that, nervously, lashes casting shadows under your tired eyes. âIâve overstepped.â
âNo, no⊠I will think of that later. Let us prepare the staff.â
âIndeed.â She kisses your cheek, and you damn near cry from that, and then you go about your duties, as the Duchess.
The dinner that night was a grand affair, with the long, candlelit table dressed in pristine white linens, a bouquet of red and white roses in the center. The silverware sparkled, and the crystal glasses sang with the promise of fine wine. You had taken special care to ensure that every detail was perfect, from the delicate china to the scented candles that cast a warm glow over the room.
You had overseen every bit of the meal as well, and as Satoru comes down with Miss Catherine on his arm, even he pauses a bit. Catherineâs eyes light up. âThis is so beautiful, your Grace!â
You give her a little nod of your head. âThank you, I worked a lot on this, I hope itâs adequate, husband?â
He blinks a bit, for his manor had never been so spotless, nor had anything been set up so extravagant, but all he does is shrug one broad shoulder, wrapping an arm around Catherineâs waist. She did not wear a corset, she wore some looser dress that showed an insane amount of her bosoms, to the point it was obscene, but Gojo probably enjoyed it.
âItâs passable.â Catherine blinks up at him a bit.
âItâs beautiful!â
âDid I ask you?â He says tersely, removing his hand, and she just pouts a bit, wringing her hands in front of herself.
âSorry your Grace.â He rolls his eyes, then takes in your outfit slowly, as if he was analyzing every bit of you. You were wearing a very beautiful crimson gown with beading on the square shaped bodice. You also had lace along the puffed sleeves, and itâs cinced in the middle tightly, making your waist look impossibly tiny. His look lingers on your bodice, at the hint of breasts pushed up in the neckline.
It was lower cut but nothing too revealing, and you had looked in the mirror and saw how beautiful you looked, though you knew you pale in comparison to anyone for your husband. So you did not dress for him, no, you dressed for your role, as the perfect Duchess.
âYou look a vision if I may say, your Grace.â Catherine whispers, and you smile a bit at that.
âThank you Miss Catherine. This was one of my favorite gowns. I hope itâs passable for the dinner?â You ask Satoru then, and his eyes are dilated now, as he slowly licks a glossy lower lip.
âPassable.â He manages, shrugging again, then pulling Catherine back against him, kissing down her neck.
That knife in your chest twists, as you realize you could look the most beautiful, hair perfectly coifed in ringlets, glittering rubies on your neck, rouge on your cheeks⊠it did not matter that you glitter under these chandeliers. Youâre disgusting to him, he makes it so clear as he fondles Catherine.
The doorbell rings and you realize Lord Geto is here, and his arrival was like a breath of fresh air for you, his tall, commanding presence filling the room. His dark brown eyes light up when he sees you, coming over with a bottle of wine in his hands, he bends down and takes your bare hand, kissing the back of it. You feel Satoruâs angry gaze on you both.
âThank you so very much, Lord Geto.â You whisper, feeling your cheeks heat when his eyes drink you in, his lips parting. His straight nose has nostrils flaring when he steps back and looks fully at you.
âForgive me, youâre the most beautiful vision Iâve seen. I was left rather⊠well, stupid.â You giggle behind your hand at that, shaking your head.
âYou go on too much.â You shove him playfully with a couple fingers, taking in his dark blue suit.
âYou do go on too much.â Satoru says, and now Suguru takes in his friend and Miss Catherine, and his eyes go wide, darting between you and them.
âThe fuck is this, Satoru?â Suguru says then, and Satoru pulls Miss Catherine up more to introduce her.
âMy mistress. Say hello, Catherine.â
He scowls now, then looks back at you again. âYour mistress comes to dinner parties with nobility?â
Satoru scowls himself now. âItâs just you, Suguru, of course she canât come to typical ones.â
âJust me⊠and thatâs acceptable?â He gestures to her, and Satoru scoffs, as Catherine looks down nervously. âIn front of your wife!?â
âShe cares not. Do you, Duchess?â You sigh, putting on that mask youâve used all week now.
âMiss Catherine is here every day. So⊠why not have her for dinner? Whatever pleases my husband.â
âWhat the actual fuck is happening here? Canât even be discreet? What would your family think.â
âI care not what they think. Now, letâs eat, are you hungry love?â He cooes to her, and she nods, blushing on her pale cheeks. He leads her to the table and scooches her chair close, looking right at you as if hoping for a response, but you just clutch the wine bottle in your hand, smiling up at an appalled Suguru.
âLetâs sit, yes?â You say softly, and he sighs, nodding and coming to sit next to you, across from Satoru and his lover.
You played the gracious hostess, greeting them with a smile that didnât quite reach your eyes, a smile that further infuriates Gojo. He seems to hate how little you pretend to care, so you continue that way.
Suguru saw right through you though, his gaze was sharp as the first course was served, you felt his hand cover yours under the table. You tense a bit, at just how good it feels, to be touched, and how his big hand takes yours over. He squeezes just a bit, under that tablecloth, sipping wine with his other hand.
âYouâre not okay with this. You canât be.â He says softly, and you just shrug slightly, turning your hand and entwining it with his, and he sucks in a breath a bit, as his dark lashes lower over his eyes.
âI have no choice but to be.â
âItâs disgusting.â
âHe said Iâm disgusting. So.â Suguru glares now, his grip so tight you wince a bit, as he looks at his friend, whoâs being fed by Catherine, she dabs his mouth with a handkerchief softly, giggling.
âYou know thatâs not true. So beautiful I couldnât form a word.â You look down now, staring at an elegantly tied cravat.
âYou were always too kind.â
âWhat are you two talking about over there?â Satoru asks, popping a bite of food into his mouth and chewing. You pull your hand away, even if he cannot see, earning a frown from Suguru.
âHow beautiful the Duchess is. Donât you agree, Satoru?â He asks, and raises a brow as Satoru glares at him, then at you.
âPassable.â He says for the third time that day. Or was it the fourth. âSheâs of no interest to me, not my type. Whatâs it matter to you?â
âPerhaps you require spectacles if you think sheâs not. Especially, and I mean no offense Miss Catherine, sitting next to her and finding her better company.â
âSheâs beautiful, Lord Geto.â You say, earning his scowl, and Gojoâs, for what you didnât know. And Miss Catherine is pouting.
âThe Duchess is the most stunning lady, all of the Ton says so, they say it in every paper.â She says, and now Gojo is more annoyed clearly, slamming back the wine and having another poured by one of the servants.
âThank you Miss Catherine.â You say, and Getoâs anger radiates through his body as he watches them, gulping down his own wine. âLord Geto⊠tell me how you have been.â
He clearly didnât wanna let this go, but he pushes it back, and now the conversation around the table flowed as smoothly as the wine, but you could feel the undercurrents of this tension. Miss Catherine giggled too loudly, and Gojoâs arm is around her shoulders, but his eyes are never leaving yours, as he caresses her bare skin and it makes you sick.
The meal progressed, with dish after dish parading out from the kitchen. The aromas wafted around the room, tantalizing everyoneâs senses. Yet, you felt nauseous, unable to take a bite without feeling like youâd choke, throat feeling tight. Geto noticed, his gaze flickering to your plate with concern.
âYouâve eaten nothing, Duchess.â He says softly, and you try to take a little scoop of the soup apologetically.
âShe ate like a pig this morning. So perhaps she tightened that corset a few laces tighter.â You put your spoon down, as you choke back emotion, hatred, but the tears begin to form, and Gojo looks down now, clearing his throat.
âYouâre a fucking dick, Satoru. Please eat something.â
âNo, heâs correct, I ate a lot this morning.â You take a sip of water now, as you blink back tears, and you fail at it, because everyone in the room watch them glisen under the soft lighting.
 âYou should eat, itâs very delicious.â Gojo says then, you are so confused you just stare at him. âThe soup is very good.â
âThe soup.â The man had basically told you to not eat, and now seems to feel bad perhaps? But it means nothing, his sad attempts at feeling sorrow for his miserable actions.
âIâll refrain from making those crepes. So I should not lace so tightly.â You say instead, and Satoru wonât even look at you now. Catherine is a good bit heavier than you, so you canât fathom what he means, as youâre not considered anything other than an ideal size to society. Even if you were heavier, you did not deserve such treatment, but he says nothing as Catherine wolfs down food..
Itâs just you. He just hates you.
âThe crepes were very good though.â His blue gaze hits you over his glass now, something in them you canât describe, as you trail your slender fingers over the stem of your own glass. âDo not let me stop you from eating if you wish to.â
âIâll do whatever pleases you, husband.â He reddens in the face, as you sip your wine, wishing you could throw it back, but you cannot, youâre a lady, arenât you?
 You tried to ignore the way Gojoâs fingers danced along Miss Catherineâs skin, but it was like a knife to your soul with every touch, as sheâs so free and happy with him, and all you can do is sit stiffly, with your back straight, cutting your food just so. You have to be perfect. Donât you?
Perfect.
Composed. You cannot lose that.
Stay calm.
As the evening grew late, and the wine flowed more freely, the conversation grew more heated. Gojoâs laughter grew louder, his jokes more crude, and Miss Catherineâs giggles more frequent. Getoâs eyes narrowed, and you could see the anger simmering beneath the surface. He leaned in closer to you, his voice a low murmur. âThis isnât right. You deserve better than this.â
âWhat I deserve is irrelevant. This is the hand Iâve been dealt, and I will play it as best I can.â You replied, your voice steadier than you felt. His legs spread a bit, and you flush as your thigh feels his well muscled one under the silk of your dress. He leans back, studying you with concern.
The dessert was served, a decadent chocolate torte with raspberry sauce that you had made from scratch. As you watched Gojo feed a piece to Miss Catherine with his own fork, you felt a strange sense of detachment. You were no longer the shy, hopeful girl whoâd entered this manor, were you?
Perfect.
Composed.
Stay calm.
You were the Duchess now.
âThis is so decadent, your Grace! What is this recipe?â Miss Catherine asks now, clearly drunk. You tense a bit.
âI made it.â The room is silent, and Satoru puts his fork back in a piece, looking at you for a moment, before feeding her another bite of it.
Something within you snapped. You stood abruptly, the chair scraping against the floor. âExcuse me, I believe I need some fresh air,â you announced, your voice cool and collected. The room fell silent as you made your way to the doors, the fabric of your gown sweeping the floor behind you, softly swishing, as your slippered feet tapped on those marble floors.
Perfect!?
Composed!?
Your throat tightens as the night air meets you, and you inhale it greedily, crisp and cold, a stark contrast to the stifling tension of the dinner party. You stepped out into the garden, the very garden youâd first learned that your life was going to be miserable. If Satoru was anything, he was honest, as he had made sure to fuck whoever he wanted.
You just didnât realize how much it was breaking you down. You shut your eyes, trying to focus on the calming scent of the blooming flowers and the soothing sound of the fountain. Itâs running, splashing, and you focus on that sound, trying to let your mind go, to compose yourself.
PerfectâŠ
ComposedâŠ
You want to punch him in the face, your nails are digging into your palms as you picture just that. Then youâd like to smack that smirk off his face, then turn and smack Miss Catherine too. Then, youâd like to-
âDuchessâŠâ You gasp when you open your eyes, and Lord Geto is there, hands in his pockets, concern written all over his handsome face. His dark brown hair is long and silky, half put up, blowing gently in the breeze.
âIâm sorry, I couldnât take it. Iâm trying.â You speak through gritted teeth, stepping further into the gardens, into the night, with the moonlight shimmering down.
âHow can you take it at all? Itâs disgusting. Iâm so sorry I donât know what heâs even thinkingâŠâ He follows you until you reach a bench, and you gesture for him to sit with you.
âHe told me on the wedding day he wants anyone but me. So, we have done⊠absolutely nothing. And⊠never will.â
Suguru sputters at that, before running a hand over his face. âLet me talk some sense into him, I-â
âNo, no. I feel it in how he looks at me. Iâm intolerable.â
âIntolerable!? You know better. You know how every lady wants to be you, how every gentleman wishes you were theirs.â Heâs gripping your shoulders, bare where he touches, and you soak up the warmth, as you soak in his sweet looks, and you whimper before you can stop it.
âIâm so sorry!â You pull back, turning away then, burying your face in your hands, but heâs got a big hand on your waist now, and it feels far too good.
âLook at me, Duchess.â You tentatively look back, and find yourself face to face with Lord Geto, your husbandâs best friend, but that was far from your mind, when he cups your face. Itâs not like the cold grab of Gojo, itâs delicate, itâs sweet, and your eyes lock then. âYou deserve so much better than this.â
âI do?â You ask softly, and he scoffs a bit, thumb brushing an errant tear that escaped away.
âNo one deserves this, but especially not you. He hasnât evenâŠâ
âNothing. He said he would never.â
âSo get an annulment then, if that is how he will be.â
âI canât just do that! My family planned this all. I am stuck forever, alone and unwanted andâŠâ
âYouâre not unwanted.â His voice is husky, drawing your attention to him, as your own hand slides up his chest, up his stark dress shirt. âIâd make you feel so beautiful.â
âLord GetoâŠâ Your tears are falling pathetically now, you canât stop them, and heâs got both his hands on your face, swiping them away.
âI canât do what I want, but I assure you I want⊠a lot.â Vivid images fly through your mind, as your heart starts racing, pulse hammering in your throat. âBut I will beg forgiveness for this, because I canât have you thinking this way, I canât see you suffering and notâŠâ
âNot what, Lord Geto?â He leans even closer, your lips just barely not touching, and you canât breathe for a moment, as you realize what is happening.
âKiss you, show you how worthy you are. Will you forgive this transgression?â He asks, and you scoot even closer, nodding.
âKiss me, please. Please.â He moans, his eyes fluttering shut, then his lips descend on yours, and itâs nothing like the cold peck Gojo gave you, itâs hot, demanding, eager. You whimper into the kiss, opening your mouth, and his tongue darts in, as his hands slide down your body, the sides of your breasts, awakening them.
âIs it too much?â He whispers, pulling back, and you shake your head, now you are pulling him by the lapels of his suit.
âNo, no. I donât know what to do. Your tongueâŠâ
âI wish it could taste every bit of you.â Now youâre blushing in the night, as his big hands take over your waist. âI wonât get to, but let me show you how much Iâd die to have a moment with you. Just move your tongue back?â
âYes, yes.â Heâs back kissing you, and your tummy clenches, this heat in your core youâd barely felt before, as you move yours back tentatively, and you feel his grip tighten, his exhale, as Suguru holds you with his big hands, as he kisses you so passionately.
You feel so desired, as heâs gasping, as heâs pulling you damn near in his lap, gazing at you then with dilated pupils when he pulls back. âFuck youâre perfect⊠youâre so beautiful.â
âThank you, Lord Geto. Thank you.â You tentatively peck a kiss on his neck then, making him moan, the sound youâd heard from Gojoâs chambers. His arms gently push you back a bit though.
âI cannot stand how badly I want you. Now itâs worse.â He looks up at the sky for a moment, breathing then looking back at you, smiling softly. âThere is life in those gorgeous eyes now.â
âIs there?â You ask nervously, Suguru kisses your forehead sweetly, trying to compose himself.
âDonât let him ruin it. Iâll see if I can get him to stop this. I promise Iâll try.â Suguru is running his fingers across your jawline now, exhaling, his breath warm against your collarbone as he pecks a kiss there, shocking you. âForgive me for this.â
âNothing to forgive. I will not speak of it. Itâs not as if⊠he is not all over another woman.â
âIf I werenât his best friend Iâd be licking under your skirts.â You gasp, and he chuckles a bit. âForgive that.â
âYou arenât such a gentleman, are you Lord Geto?â You ask, giggling a bit, fuck he makes you feel happy? Doesnât he?
He helps you to stand now, holding your hands. âIâm trying to be. I couldnât live with myself if I didnât cheer you up. I know, Iâll come back soon with a gift.â
âYou should do no such thing!â
âI will. And to check on you. Come, letâs go inside.â
Your mind lingers to that kiss later that night, when you walk by Gojoâs chambers, and heâs left them cracked open. You peer in for a moment, seeing Catherine on top of him, riding him and crying out, as his big hands grip her backside. Heâs softly moaning, and then catches sight of you. You back away, but he says nothing, he just watches you as he fucks into her.
Right at you.
His blue eyes are vivid as they do, as he moans and pumps up into her, and you feel a horrible mix of feelings when you walk away, down the hall. Your lips still tingle with Suguruâs kisses, your body has reacted to him eagerly, but that cannot be. You can never be with him, youâre stuck here, alone.
But it has given you hope.
Suguru had talked to him and ended up in a huge argument in Satoruâs study, until Suguru had stormed off angrily, and Satoru had simply slammed the door after. You hadnât heard much, but it was a lot of Geto telling him to treat you better, and Gojo not listening. You appreciate Getoâs effort, but there is no helping it.
Your Nan is brushing your hair, as you now have on a thin white night shift, and she bends down a bit, tucking your hair behind your ear. âYou quite enjoyed Lord Geto, didnât you?â
âNan⊠yes. I did very much. But⊠heâs Gojoâs best friend. So nothing can come from it.â
âDid you allâŠâ
âKiss.â You squeal a bit, and Nan is smiling softly, hugging you gently around your shoulders. âItâs scandalous.â
âWhatâs scandalous is your husband having her at dinner. I am worried that if you find no comfort, you will hurt yourself.â She grabs your wrist, where there was a line, and she had found you that way, many years ago. You rub it softly, sighing.
âI will not, I promise Nan.â
Perfect.
Composed.
You must be this way.
âDo not feel bad for it, you do not deserve this treatment, what have you done to earn any anger, any cruelty? Youâve done nothing but be perfect.â
Perfect.
Composed.
âPerhaps you should go to the modiste tomorrow, get away from thisâŠâ
âHell hole?â
She smirks at that, nodding. âThat word, my Lady.â
âIndeed, getting out would not hurt. I will do so.â The door opens then, and Gojo stands there shirtless, earning a glare from Nan, who he grins at.
âI need to speak with my wife.â She curtseys, looking at you worriedly, but you nod at her, standing in the large, elegant room, and Satoru is walking to you as the door clicks shut.
âIâm sorry that I looked. I meant no disrespect.â You say then, and he crosses his arms, tilting his head as he looks at you.
âYouâre apologizing for watching me cheat on you?â He demands, and you just nod, looking down.
âI know better than to.â
âDid you get curious?â His hand brushes back your hair, and you tremble, why donât you hate his touch!?
âI suppose so. Not very ladylike of me.â His hands glide down your shoulders, and heâs even closer, his eyes swirling like storms in the night as his lids lower. Heâs gleaming with sweat, with her all over him.
âI could be so convinced to show you things. If you begged me.â You slap his hand off then, glaring.
âIâll never beg anyone. I donât need to.â
âOh no?â
âNo, do you know how easily I could do what you do?â His eyes narrow, and he grips you tightly now, but you tilt your chin up, as your mind whirls with what Suguru had said. Itâs as if itâs lit a fire, dim but there.
âOh could you? Youâre so conceited.â
âMe!? Me!? You!â
âYou are!â
âYou!â You shove him again, making him practically growl. âI let you fuck her anytime, I let her come to dinner, Iâm doing everything perfect. Why do you insist on not leaving me alone?â
âYou looked at me as ifâŠâ He trails off then, pulling your body against him, cool breath on your cheeks when he bends down. âYou want me.â
âFear not, I absolutely do not want you.â
He blinks as if youâve hit him. Good.
âI was curious about the act, that's all. Perhaps Iâll find out on my own.â Now heâs squeezing you bruisingly, his chest rising and falling.
âDo you feel nothing at all!? Ever!? Are you made of ice?â
âYouâre the cold one here, Satoru Gojo. Duke. What did I do to deserve any of this at all!â
âYou didnâtâŠâ He trails off, that same unreadable look on his handsome face, as he pulls back, releasing you. âI wouldnât have done it, even if you begged.â
You scoff, rolling your eyes. âThen weâre on the same page. I wonât watch again, perhaps shut the door?â
âShut the door. Thatâs all you have to say.â
âMmhmm, oh tell Catherine good night for me.â
Duke Gojo laughs now, but itâs without humor, running a hand through his snowy white hair, messing it up. âTell her good night!â
âIndeed. If thatâs all?â You tap your bare foot on the cold floor, crossing your arms under your breasts, and you struggle to stay calm as his eyes roll down your body. âWhat, need to tell me I got fat from a crepe?â
âYouâre nowhere near fat, stupid girl.â Your head falls back a bit in surprise, and he looks surprised as well, sighing then.
âAre you apologizing?â
âNo, just stating⊠that it was incorrect to suggest otherwise.â
âOh.â You look at him in shock now, as heâs on edge, so tense you can feel it in the air of the room. âThanks?â
âThanks for what? Iâve done nothing to earn a thanks.â Satoruâs stance is defeated, as he turns away now, his fists clenched on his sides. âHow do you remain so composed? So perfect.â
Perfect.
Composed.
âItâs not as easy as it looks, but itâs my duty as a wife.â You say softly, and his head turns, as you study the strong muscles of his back, wishing you did not find that attractive at all.
âYouâll go to the modiste tomorrow, yes?â
âI will if you wish me to, husband.â
âYou do anything I wish.â
âThatâs my role, your Grace.â He leaves then, pausing at the door to look back at you, opening and closing his mouth as if to say something, but then he just⊠leaves.
You take a shaky breath as you lay down on your bed, far too big for just one person, but thatâs how it would stay. A momentary apology⊠well not an apology but a lack of cruelty⊠could not fix this. Suguru gave you no hope for Gojo, no it gave you hope that perhaps you could find happiness, even in this horrible situation, so that you donât hurt yourself.
You rub that scar again, your past was not as perfect as many thought, but you are strong. Youâll do this.
As you slumber that night, itâs a mix of dreams, of Suguru kissing you everywhere, and you finding that same pleasure you watched Lady Catherine get. But, instead of looking down at Suguruâs handsome face as you ride him, he shifts, and now itâs Satoruâs pretty face under you. Hungry blue eyes, white hair falling over his brow, as he grabs your hips.
No, no, no.
You awaken in the middle of the night, and force yourself back to sleep, to dream of anything other than the cruel man in the next room. Must he not even allow you to have a bloody dream? Now in your slumber itâs another man, blond and tall⊠you canât see his face, because heâs kissing down your neck.
Who is he?
Part three
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Masterlist àšà§ pt1 pt2 pt3 pt4 pt5 pt5.5
The finale : Nothing is ever easy.
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Glitter đ 𩯠: guys dont shout at me i know im one day late. BUT SHES DONE! I cant believe it honestly. this has been such a whirlwind and im lowkey said its over. but I hope you will all stay with me for future projects! yay!
Warnings : SUGGESTIVNESS AT A POINT (nothing explict but still) Angsty, Female!Reader, Reader is a wife, Reader has children, bakugou is very sad, agruments, swearing, sadness, aged up characters, childern, babies.
W/C : 6.9k
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While the rush of determination felt good in the moment, now, standing outside Katsukiâs office, itâs settled into something closer to pure nerves.
You had a plan. A simple one, really. Step one: show your husband you miss him. Step two: admit youâve both made mistakes. Step three: figure out how the hell to move forward without wrecking each other in the process. It sounded solid enough when you wrote it out in your notes appâthree times, actuallyâbut putting it into action? Yeah. Not as easy as it looked on screen.
The first time you tried was when you were dropping the kids off. For the past two weeks, it had been a no-talking, no-eye-contact type of handoff. You stayed in the house, watched Riko do all the work, carrying her sisterâs bags and lugging Koharu to the door while you kept your distance. So, you figured attempt number one was simple enoughâstep in, carry your own kid out to the car, like you probably shouldâve been doing this whole time.
So, you took some deep breaths, took Korahu from her sister's hand (paired with a weird look from the older sister) and ushered the girls to the door.Â
Katsuki was there, like always. Leaning against his car, looking tired. Sad, too. But still stupidly handsome, which pissed you off more than youâd admit. The second the door opened and he saw you standing there, his whole body snapped to attention. His eyes widened a little, his shoulders squared up, like he wasnât sure what to do but he was sure as hell going to do something.
It was almost funny. Almost.
He didnât say anything, but he met you halfway. Took Rikoâs bag without asking. Looking at Koharu in your arms like it hurt him to see her there and not with him.Â
âUmâŠâ Rikoâs small voice cut through the moment. She hovered a little to the side, fidgeting. âMama, are you⊠coming with us?â she asked, her brows pinching in quiet confusion as she glanced between you both.
And, for some reason, this question is a surprise to you. And it very quickly occurs to you also, that maybe your children shouldn't see the maybe difficult and definitely emotional conversation you are planning to have with their father. Yup. Why was that not included in the notes app plan?Â
You donât say anything at first. But now Rikoâs staring at you like sheâs waiting for an answer, and Katsukiâs standing there, still as anything, his hand flexing around the strap of her bag like heâs holding himself back from saying something.
You clear your throat, shifting Koharuâs weight on your hip. â um⊠no not today sweetheart, just saying hi is allâ.Â
Riko doesnât look convinced, but she nods anyway, glancing up at Katsuki. Heâs already watching you, gaze steady, a crease between his brows like heâs thinking something heâs not sure he should say out loud.
âYou could, yâknow,â he mutters after a beat, his voice low but rough at the edges. âCome with us. If you wanted.â
âW-were just getting dinner at that place downtown, with the udon you like. And a movie, probably.âÂ
And if every single member of your little family wasnât looking at you right now, waiting, hoping, you mightâve groaned out loud. How did you not account for this? How did you not see it coming? And you are not about to screw this up by winging it.
âOh,â you say, a nervous laugh catching on your tongue. It falls flat. No one joins in. âI think Iâll take a raincheck for tonight. Got some leftover work I need to finish up, unfortunately.â
You reach out to ruffle Rikoâs hair. She leans into it, even smiles a little, a nice distraction from the weird tension in the air.Â
Katsuki doesnât push. He never does these days. Youâre not sure if that makes it easier or harder.
He just watches you for a long moment, like heâs turning something over in his head. His jaw ticks, sharp and familiar, but when he nods, itâs slow. Careful. Like heâs not trusting himself to move too fast. âYeah,â he says after a beat. His voice is quieter now. âOkay. Another time, then.â
You offer a faint smile, one you hope looks steadier than it feels, and murmur your goodbyes. Riko gives you one last look over her shoulder before climbing into the car. Katsuki opens the door for her without breaking eye contact, and something about that sticks with you longer than it should.
And later that night, youâre still thinking about it. About the way Katsukiâs eyes followed you. About how you turned down his offer because you werenât readyânot yetâand wondering if it sounded too much like rejection.
You hope not. God, you hope not.
~~
Kirishimaâs warnings about time are still hanging in the back of your mind, like a nagging little voice. The more you think about it, the more it feels like putting this conversation off any longer is just another excuse. So, better now than later, right? Whatâs the worst that could happen? Well, besides everything falling apart, obviously.Â
Fatherâs Day.
Itâs not intentional, not really. It just sort of happens that way. And, okay, maybe deciding to have this conversation today of all days feels a little⊠questionable. You could start with a positive. âWow, youâre actually a good father these days!â Sure, the conversation could end terribly, but at least youâd have that one bit of sincerity before everything goes to shit.
A quick text to Izuku confirms what you already suspectedâKatsukiâs working during the day. Of course he is. But he has the kids tonight, which means you get the rest of the evening to yourself. Perfect. Time to spiral in peace.
You spend the morning mentally preparing yourself, like you always do before any interaction with your husband these days. It's become a routine at this pointâdress nice, check your reflection one more time, make sure your hairâs in place, like somehow thatâll make everything easier. You even check the gift you got him for the millionth time, just to make sure it hasnât mysteriously disappeared or been swapped out for something less meaningful. You really donât need any more stress right now.
You want your arrival to be a complete surprise, which means you can't just drive. That would be too easyâand also, the parking sensors at his place would give you away in a second. Katsuki would know you were there before you even stepped out of the car, and you definitely donât want him overthinking anything. So, you opt for the bus instead. It feels a little ridiculous, but itâs the only way to guarantee you catch him completely off guard. No time for him to prepare or second-guess. You want this moment to be real, unfiltered.
As the bus rumbles along, you look out the window at the sunny day, feeling something a little unexpectedâhope. Itâs been a long time since youâve felt that. Itâs funny, though, but as you sit there, the memories come flooding back. It was actually this time of year, so many years ago, when Katsuki officially asked you to be his girlfriend. It feels like a lifetime ago, but the memories are so vivid. People are always surprised when you tell them he was shy back then, especially since they only see the brash, bold personality heâs built up over the years. Back then, though, he was anything but.
He suggested a walk and lunch, like any normal date. But you hadnât even made it ten minutes down the path before he pulled you aside, cornering you against a tree. His eyes were wide, a mixture of determination and uncertainty flickering behind them. âI want to be official,â heâd said, so seriously, yet nervouslyâcompletely out of character for him. You couldnât help but laugh, a soft, genuine laugh. Maybe that laugh made it all the more real, solidifying that this was the boy who had stolen your heart so effortlessly, and the man who was now trying to win it all over again.
And now, here you are, so many years later. The shy boy has grown into a man. Changed by time, by life, by everything youâve both gone through. Itâs funny how much time can shift a person, how it can shape someone in ways you donât always see coming. You wonder how heâd say youâve changed, too. Would he even recognize the person youâve become? Would he still see the girl who laughed under that tree all those years ago? You werenât so sure.
When you find yourself standing outside Katsukiâs agency building, you donât hesitate. The adrenaline is already pumping, your heart racing as you push open the door, wondering if any paparazzi are lurking nearby. Itâs a small but nagging thought, the price of being so connected to someone so publicly known.
You walk up to the front desk, and the receptionists look up, offering you a warm, welcoming smile. "How have you been?" one of them asks, and for a brief moment, you forget how long itâs been since youâve actually been here. You canât even remember the last time you stepped foot into this place. Maybe back when it was still new, and Katsuki was so excited about it. Back then, he used to pester you to come visit all the time, his proud smile, guiding you around with that quiet swagger of his.
You glance around, taking in the changes since the last time you were here. Thereâs a new fishtank behind the reception desk, the soft swish of water a peaceful contrast to the buzz of the street outside. You didnât even notice it when you first walked in. When did that get put in?Â
Leaning in slightly, you lower your voice to a near whisper, careful not to draw attention. âDonât tell Katsuki Iâm here. Iâve got a surprise for him.â The words are almost a secret, a lightness to them that doesnât entirely match the nervous tension growing inside you. The receptionists giggle softly, their glances exchanged behind a knowing smile before one of them gives a playful, almost conspiratorial nod.
One of them leans forward, their voice light with curiosity and a hint of amusement. âA surprise, huh?â they ask, their tone teasing but not intrusive. âHopefully heâll love it. Honestly, heâs been a little quiet around here... maybe heâs just been missing you.â
You nod, trying to mask the sudden tension in your chest. Off. Katsuki had been distant in a way that was hard to ignore. The words only make your nerves continue to bubble in your stomach. You hate the idea that youâve been ruining his work life too. Â
Once the elevator beeps, you quietly step out and walk down the halfway, the sounds of talking fleeting in the background. Your footsteps echo softly, and for a brief moment, you wonder if this is a mistake, or if youâre doing the right thing. Why does everything feel so uncertain now?
But then you shake your head, forcing the doubts aside. You canât hesitate nowânot when youâve come this far. You clutch the gift a little tighter, the weight of it solid in your hands, a reminder of why youâre here. Just do it.Â
When you finally make it to his office, you canât help but hesitate outside the door. His blinds are down, so he hasnât seen you coming. You glance down at your phoneâno messages, no missed calls. Thereâs nothing to suggest heâs expecting you. Still, you hesitate. Your hand hovers above the door, but you canât bring yourself to actually touch it.
You shift your weight from one foot to the other, the tension in your body making you feel jittery, like you're on the edge of doing something you can't quite bring yourself to start. You glance around the hall, seeing a few curious looks in your direction, and you realize just how out of place you must seem, standing here in front of his door, waiting. The longer you stand there, the stranger it feels. You canât put it off any longer.
God, this is hard.
You knock lightly, the sound barely audible. When no response comes after a couple of seconds, you knock again, this time a little more forceful.
âWHAT,â comes Katsukiâs loud voice from the other side, as sharp as ever. You can practically feel the force of it through the door, and it makes you wonder how his staff ever manages to be around him all day without flinching. But you? You're nervous, sure, but you're not scared. You steady yourself, taking a deep breath, before pushing the door open.
To your surprise, Katsuki isnât alone.
Izuku is there too, leaning over Katsukiâs desk with his face uncomfortably close to him. Katsuki, on the other hand, is leaning away, his body stiff and his brows furrowed as if heâs trying to put as much distance between them as possible. But no matter how much Katsuki shifts, Izukuâs still right there, talking to him like theyâre in some weird, casual conversation.
As you step inside, the low murmur of their voices reaches your ears.
âWhy are your under eyes so dark? Have you been sleeping?â Izuku asks, genuinely concerned, his eyes scanning Katsukiâs face.Â
âGet out of my fuckinâ face, Deku,â Katsuki grumbles in response, his hand coming up to swat at Izukuâs face. Izuku, as usual, seems oblivious to how much space heâs crowding, even as he nudges closer to Katsukiâs personal space.Â
You, on the other hand, stand frozen in the doorway, unsure of what to do. Itâs a bit confusing, actuallyâneither of them has looked over at you even though they both know someoneâs coming in. You clear your throat, a soft âhelloâ slipping out, just enough to break the silence.
And just like that, both of them snap their attention to you. Katsukiâs eyes widen in surprise, his body shifting almost instinctively, pushing his chair back as far from Izuku as possible. He straightens up, his posture suddenly more alert. His eyes track you, silent and intense, but thereâs an undercurrent of somethingâmaybe nervousness, maybe relief, and definitely surprise. At least your plan worked?
Izuku, on the other hand, stands up quickly, a wide, easy smile lighting up his face. âHey!â he says brightly, completely unaware of the sudden tension in the room. âKatsuki didnât mention you were coming today!â Without missing a beat, he takes a step forward and pulls you into a warm hug, a casual, friendly gesture that feels comforting in the moment but also slightly jarring given everything youâve been feeling.
Katsuki watches this carefully, his face softening just a fraction when he sees the way Izuku is interacting with you.Â
Izuku pulls away from the hug with a grin, oblivious to any underlying tension. âItâs good to see you!â his voice light, before turning back to Katsuki.
âYou too,â you say shyly, your voice quiet, your gaze catching Katsukiâs. The intensity of his stare unsettles you more than you expect, his eyes still tracking you like heâs trying to make sense of why youâre here, why you showed up today.
But before you can dwell on it too much, Katsukiâs voice cuts through the air with surprising sharpness. âDeku, leave.â
Izuku blinks, clearly taken aback. âWhat?! But I want to catch up with you guys! I havenât seen Y/N in forever, and youâve been dodging my callsââ
âGet the fuck out,â Katsuki growls again, his tone leaving no room for argument.
Izuku frowns, giving Katsuki a playful side-eye, not picking up on the tension at all. âBut you see her every day! I just want toââ
âDeku.â
Thereâs a sudden finality in Katsukiâs voice, something that makes Izuku pause for a second before his expression shifts. Itâs as though he understands something unspoken, the corners of his mouth lifting in a resigned smile. He grabs his jacket off the back of his chair, clearly about to exit.
âFine⊠but I really want to see you guys soon!â Izuku says, turning back to you as he heads toward the door. âAnd Y/N?â he calls with a teasing grin. âMake sure heâs sleeping okay, alright? I know you two are young and in love butââ
âGET THE FUCK OUT, DEKU!â Katsuki cuts him off, his voice booming, and Izuku laughs, raising his hands in mock surrender as he finally exits, leaving you and Katsuki standing there in the thick silence.
You shift uncomfortably, unsure of what to say or do. The plan had been so simple in your headâso clearâbut now, in the face of this strange and quiet moment, it feels anything but.
âIââ You start, your voice faltering before you take a steadying breath. âI wasnât expecting him to be here.â
Katsuki says nothing, his silence hanging between you both like a heavy fog. He runs a hand through his hair, the motion almost like a reflex, and you watch as his jaw tightens, then relaxes. Still, he doesnât speak.
You glance at the space between you, then back at him, the knot in your stomach tightening. This wasnât how you envisioned it.
âI brought you something,â you murmur, your hand instinctively reaching for the small gift bag youâve been holding onto like a lifeline. âFor Fatherâs Day.â
At the mention of Fatherâs Day, his eyes flicker for a moment, just a brief flash of something soft and unfamiliar before itâs gone. Katsuki doesnât take the gift from you immediately, instead watching it with a gaze thatâs more distant than you expect. He doesnât say anything for a few long beats, and youâre starting to think maybe this was a mistake, maybe you shouldâve just left it alone.
But then he takes a step forward, reaching for the bag with an almost reluctant gesture. âYou didnât have to.â
âI wanted to,â you reply, your voice quiet but sincere. "It's... it's just a little something."
Katsuki gives a stiff nod as he pulls the bag from your hands, his fingers brushing against yours briefly, and though the contact is fleeting, it sends a shiver through you. He opens it slowly, and the soft crinkle of tissue paper fills the silence before he pulls out the small, simple gift you picked out for himâa picture frame. Itâs of him and the girls, when Koharu had just been born and was still so tiny. You donât think heâs ever seen this picture. You took it during one of those rare, quiet moments when he was reading to the girls, lost in the story and unaware you were watching from the doorway.
For a long time, Katsuki doesnât speak. He simply stares at the frame in his hands, his gaze fixed on the picture. You consider that your going to be met with silence again, that this was all one big mistake and your overstepping with someone that canât be bothered with you anymore.Â
âIs⊠is it okay?â you ask hesitantly, your voice breaking the silence.
Finally, Katsuki looks up at you, and for a moment, the distance between you seems to shrink. âYeah. Itâs fine. Itâs⊠nice,â he says with a low soft tone to it.Â
You shift, unsure of what to do next, your eyes tracing the lines of his face, the hard planes of his jaw, the tension that hasnât quite faded from his shoulders. Itâs like he's lost in the memory, but also wrestling with it at the same time.
After what feels like forever, he finally speaks, and the words are barely a whisper, but they hold more weight than any explosion he couldâve set off. "What are you really doing here?"
His eyes flick up to meet yours, but they linger there for just a moment before quickly darting away, almost like heâs afraid of what he might see if he holds your gaze too long.
For a second, you donât know how to answer. Your throat tightens, the weight of his gaze pressing down on you. Itâs not an easy question to answer, not when the answer feels too complicated, tangled up with everything you both are and arenât anymore.
But you manage to find your voice. âIââ You stop yourself, unsure how to explain it, unsure of how much to say. You try again, quieter this time. âI wanted to see you. To... give you that. To... be here.â
His gaze shifts briefly, something unreadable flashing in his eyes before he looks down at the frame again. His fingers tighten around it, but itâs not in angerâitâs like heâs holding onto it, holding onto the moment in the picture, trying to tether himself to something he canât quite let go of.
Thereâs a hesitation in the way he breathes, in the way his gaze keeps flicking between the picture and you. He seems to want to say something, but whatever it is, heâs holding it back, like itâs too fragile to speak aloud.
ThenââSweetheartâŠâ His voice catches, a quiet hesitation there you havenât heard before. âWhat does that mean?â His lips twitch into a dry, almost self-deprecating smile. âIâm a little fuckinâ confused over here.â
You huff a breath, nerves fluttering under your skin. Fair enough. You did show up unannounced after weeks of silence, acting like none of it had happened. Of course heâs confused. You would be, too.
âYeah. Okay. Umâwell!â You force a shaky exhale through a tight-lipped smile. God, why is this so hard? âI just⊠had some things to say and Iâwell. No. I guess.â
The words tangle in your mouth before they can land anywhere. Youâre floundering, and you know it.
Katsuki reaches out, his hand finding your hip with a steadiness you didnât realize you needed. His thumb draws slow, grounding circles against your side. âBreathe,â he murmurs.
You do. So does he.
And when you give him a small, grateful smile, itâs answered by a faint flush rising on his cheeks. That soft, familiar pink that makes your chest ache. Yeah⊠this is okay. You can do this.
âI wanted to apologize,â you say, quieter now. âFor what happened⊠last time. When you were at the house.â
His hand falls away from your hip at that, and the loss of it makes your skin prickle cold. But you keep going.
âYou were right. It wasnât fair to you. And then I made it worse by not reaching out after I⊠after I threw you out.â You swallow hard, forcing yourself to meet his gaze. âI guess I thought youâd message me first. Which was stupid.â
âI didnât want to overstep,â he says quietly, staring down at his hands like theyâre something heâs only just noticed. His knuckles are tight, the same hands that just held you, now clenched like heâs bracing for something.
You step closer, reaching out. Your palms cradle his face, coaxing his gaze back to yours. His eyes widen, startled in a way that makes your heart ache all over again. Like he canât quite believe youâre here.
âI know you didnât,â you say softly. âI think I was just feeling⊠insecure. Hurt. And, yeah, maybe a little petty.â You try for a smile, but itâs faint. âNot my most mature moment.â
Your fingers slip into his hair, nails grazing gently at his hairline. âIâm sorry. Okay?â
Katsukiâs quiet for a beat. Then another. His eyes search yours like heâs looking for something he isnât sure heâll find.
And then, barely above a breathââDoes that mean I can come home now?â
The way he says it cracks something open inside you. Soft. Uncertain. Katsuki Bakugou, who has always been brash and sure, suddenly sounds like a kid waiting to be told heâs not in trouble. Like heâs hoping for permission to want this.
Your chest tightens. âYes,â you whisper. âI⊠missed you. A lot. So if you want to, yeah. Please.â
You barely have time to breathe before heâs pulling you in, arms wrapping tight around you like heâs afraid youâll disappear if he lets go. His face presses to your shoulder, his breath warm against your skin.
âIâm sorry too,â he says, his voice thick. âI hate that I made you feel like that. Youâre⊠youâre the most beautiful fuckinâ person in the world to me. I want you to know that.â
He draws back just enough to look at you, his hands still cradling your waist. His eyes are a little red around the edges. âIâve missed you so fuckinâ much.â
You smile. And this time, it feels real.
âMe too.â
~~~
Katsuki doesnât come home that night.
He tells you straight, his hands firm on your hips, holding you steady like he thinks you might drift off if he doesnât. âI⊠I want to come back tonight. Fuck, angel, I want to.â His thumbs press in, warm and certain. âBut itâs complicated. I got arts and crafts shit with the girls, andââ
He pauses, searching your face, as if thereâs something he needs you to understand. And you do. You really do. Itâs Fatherâs Day, after all. Heâs planned something fun with themâhe deserves that.
So you nod. âItâs fine,â you say, even if itâs not entirely. Even if part of you aches a little at the thought of another night in an empty house.
But then his phone buzzes again. The reminder that heâs still on the clock, still pro-hero Dynamight. He mutters under his breath, answering the call with a scowl. And while heâs distracted, you let yourself slip toward the door. No point hovering.
You donât get far before heâs slamming the phone down.
âOi,â he calls, striding toward you. âDonât leave without saying goodbye.â
You turn, halfway through a smile. âYouâre busy.â
âDonât care,â he shrugs, before wrapping you up in another of his crushing hugs, his chin hooked over your shoulder like heâs grounding himself. âIâll see you tomorrow, yeah?â
âYeah,â you murmur, breathing him in. âLet me know how you and the girls get on.â
At that, he pulls back just enough to flash a small, crooked smile. âTheyâll love it.â And you can tell he means it. Heâs already picturing itâKorahuâs chubby fingers smearing paint where it shouldnât go, Riko trying to keep things under control like sheâs got any chance at all.
It all goes surprisingly smooth after that. You part ways. No fight. No lingering weight pressing on your chest. Just⊠quiet. Simple. You didnât expect simple.
Still, the house feels a little emptier when you get home. You tell yourself itâs karma. Fairâs fair.
So you fill the quiet with the hum of self-careâcleaning, candles, making the bed like heâs already here. Maybe itâs silly, but it makes you feel better. Like youâre making room for him.
A couple of texts drop in while you work:
[7:34 PM] Kirishima: Katsuki said you guys made up!!! đȘ Happy for u (even tho Iâll miss bro being here đŁ)
[8:28 PM] Katsuki: Never letting Korahu touch paint again.
[8:28 PM] Katsuki: [Image Attached]
You canât help the grin as you open the photo. Korahuâs covered, head to toe, in streaks of neon green paint. The grin gets bigger when you reply, because yeah⊠things are starting to feel okay.
You catch yourself thinking how simple it was in the end. Just⊠talk to him. Thatâs all it took. So simple itâs stupid. But itâs a start. Onwards and upwards, right?
And still⊠the intimacy part lingers in the back of your mind. Not the physical, not exactly. The closeness. Letting him in again, letting yourself be seen. Youâre getting there. Youâre proud of that.
Youâre just about to call it a night when you hear the knock.
Itâs late. Too late for visitors. You tread light toward the door, thinking maybe you imagined it, but then it comes again, sharper this time.
You jump. âWho is it?â
âMe, sweetheart.â
Your heart stumbles. For a second, your mind blanks, chasing every possibility. Are the girls okay? Did something happen? Or did he really take âcome back tomorrowâ as âcome back at nearly midnightâ?
You crack the door open, and there he is. Katsuki. Standing there like itâs nothing.
âYou shouldnât talk through the door,â he says, voice low, a little gruff. âUse the cameras. Donât let people know if youâre home.â
You barely register the lecture. âWhat are you doing here?â
He huffs. âCan I come in first?â
You step back, and he does, toeing his boots off by instinct before looking at you again. Heâs flushed a littleâmaybe from the night air, maybe from something else.
âI thought you werenât coming until tomorrow.â
âYeah.â He drags a hand through his hair, messy already. âThe girls are asleep. Told Kirishima I was heading out.â
You wait. Heâs not exactly known for long explanations, but still. You wait.
He shifts, uncomfortable in a way thatâs rare for him. âI know I said Iâd come tomorrow. I was about to go to bed. Was gonna text you.â His hand rubs at the back of his neck, his voice rougher now. âBut I didnât wanna do that again. I didnât wanna⊠not be here. So.â
A beat.
âProbably shouldâve asked first,â he mutters. âSorry.â
You stand there for a second, taking him in. The way his shoulders are tense, like heâs bracing for you to tell him to leave. The way his mouth pulls down at the corners, softened by tired eyes.
You take a step closer, your fingers brushing against his wrist before curling around it. You feel his pulse jump beneath your touch.
âDonât say sorry,â you tell him, your voice gentler than you expected. âI was just surprised. You know I want you here.â
His breath leaves him in a slow exhale. âOkay,â he says. âGood.â
For a moment, neither of you speak. Itâs comfortable in a way it hasnât been for a while. Quiet. Easy.
Then he shifts, his grip on your wrist tightening just enough to pull you closer. âYou look nice,â he murmurs.
You huff a laugh. âThese are just my pajamas, Katsuki.â
âI know that.â His fingers trace lightly along your jaw, calloused pads dragging slow and careful. âStill means you can look nice, doesnât it?â
Thereâs something in the way he looks at youâsoft, but hungry. Itâs not just that heâs missed you. Itâs the kind of heat you havenât seen from him in a long time, and it catches you off guard. Your skin prickles under the weight of it.
You laugh again, quiet and nervous, and step back just slightly. You regret it the second you do. But he doesnât push. His mouth quirks into something close to a smirk, easy, like he doesnât mind waiting.
âI was just heading to bed,â you say, clearing your throat.
âLetâs go then, huh?â His voice is rough, low, but thereâs no push behind itâjust an offer.
Later, you sit beneath the covers, watching him move around the room. He pulls his shirt off and folds it onto the chair, and your eyes catch on the cut of his shoulders, the sharp lines of muscle along his back. Familiar. Hard-earned. Youâve seen it a thousand times, but it hits you different tonight. Like youâre seeing him again for the first time.
Your face warms, and you look away, embarrassed by how much you feel like a teenager sneaking glances.
The room dims when he turns the lamp down, leaving just a wash of amber light spilling across the sheets. Then the mattress shifts under his weight as he crawls in beside you, his arm slipping easily around your waist, pulling you into the solid heat of his chest.
You let out a slow breath against him, and he answers with one of his own.
âMissed you,â he murmurs. His hand smooths over your hip, dragging slow, then curling back up your spine. âMissed this. Canât believe I made us go without it for so damn long.â
âIâve missed it too,â you whisper. âMissed you.â
And then heâs looking at you. Really looking. Like he used toâlike he did in those early years when the world was still new between you. His hand comes up to your cheek, thumb stroking along the curve of your jaw. Itâs reverent. Careful.
He leans in, brushing his lips to yours, light as a breath. Itâs tender, almost hesitant. But you kiss him back. And then itâs not hesitant at all.
His hand slides into your hair as the kiss deepens, his mouth demanding now, hungry and hot. Itâs messy, desperateâyears of holding back spilling out in the press of his lips, the scrape of his teeth, the low sound he makes when you breathe his name against his skin. His other hand finds your hip, holding on tight like heâs worried youâll vanish if he lets go.
When you shift, swinging your leg over to straddle his lap, he groans into your mouth, his hands immediately smoothing down over your thighs, then up, fingers splaying wide as if heâs trying to map all of you at once. Youâre already flushed and breathless, but the sound of him like this, so openly wrecked for you, drives you to chase more.
The kisses donât stopâdonât even slow. His mouth is hot, hungry against yours, and the way he groans when you grind down makes heat pool deep in your belly. His hands are everywhere now, rough palms skating over soft skin, kneading at your waist, your ass, like he canât get enough.
Then he breaks the kiss just long enough to catch his breath, his thumb dragging across your lower lip as he does. Both of you are panting, chests rising and falling like youâve run miles to get here.
âFuck,â he mutters, eyes dark as they flick over your face. âYouâre perfect, sweetheart. Driving me outta my damn mind.â
You canât help the breathy laugh that escapes you, your hand still resting over his hammering heart. Heâs not the only one losing it here.
âI love this,â he says, his voice rough with heat as he gives your hips a slow, deliberate push down against him. Yeah, you can tell. Thereâs no mistaking the hard press of him beneath you, or the way his grip tightens as he holds you there for a moment longer. âLove you,â he adds, softer, but no less intense. âBut I need you to know I didnât show up for this. Wasnât tryinâ to make this a booty call or some shit. I just⊠really needed to be close to you.â
You lean in, brushing your nose against his, smiling faintly. âI know, Kats. I know thatâs not you.â
âGood,â he murmurs. He tips his head back, blowing out a breath, as if heâs trying to cool himself down. âNo more for tonight though.â
You blink, momentarily thrown, and then pout, full and obvious. When he cracks an eye open and sees it, his grin spreads slow and wicked. Heâs enjoying this, even if his chest is still heaving like heâs run a marathon.
âAinât got any protection, sweets,â he says, voice low and deep. âAnd itâs been a long damn while. I wonât be able to hold myself back with you.â
A beat. His gaze flickers, watching your reaction, something warm and teasing in his expressionâbut thereâs truth there, too. A warning wrapped in affection.
âSo unless you want Korahu to have a sibling nine months from now,â he drawls, thumb stroking along your hipbone, âI think itâs best we call it.â
You huff a little laugh and shake your head, leaning forward until your forehead presses to his. âYouâre impossible.â
He snorts softly. âDonât blame me. I ainât thrilled we have to stop either, princess.â
You both settle, breath slowing. The heat fades into something quieter, something steady. You roll off him and curl into his side, and his arm comes around you without hesitation, pulling you close. He presses slow, sleepy kisses to your temple, to your jaw, to your shoulderâlazy but full of something that makes your chest ache.
âNight, Kat,â you whisper against his skin.
âNight, baby,â he murmurs, and then his voice firms up like heâs gripping the words tight. âI love you.â
It comes out of you before you can think too hard about it. âI love you too.â
Thereâs a breath, shaky but soft. âYeah,â he says again, his voice catching just a little. âYeah.â
~~~
After that night, the waters begin to finally settle.
It isnât perfectâKatsuki is still busy, still only human. But heâs trying, and when he slips up, you forgive him. And when you start to overthink things, he doesnât let you spiralâjust pulls you close, asks you softly if things are okay, if they can be better.
He leaves notes when he knows heâll be working late, scribbled in his sharp, messy handwriting. Little things. I love you. Sleep early. Donât wait up. Or, Miss you already. See you soon, sweetheart. And things do get better.
And itâs not just you who notices.
Riko smiles more, hugs you without hesitation. Her arms donât feel like theyâre trying to hold you together anymoreâtheyâre just hugs, warm and happy and childlike the way they should be.
Going to Katsukiâs parents for the first time after everything isnât as scary as you thought, either. His mom pulls you in tight, whispering a quiet thank you. But you thank her instead, and when Katsuki catches your gaze, thereâs no shame thereâno guilt or lingering anger. Just quiet, steady affection.
It makes you wonder how you ever went so long without it.
Because now, youâre addicted to it. Not in a naĂŻve, honeymoon phase wayâno, things arenât perfect. There are still arguments, still sharp words and teary nights. But the love isnât put into question anymore. That stays constant.
Life moves fast, and for the first time in a long time, you donât dread it. You embrace it.
And then, one quiet evening, as you sit on the beach with Katsuki, watching the girls play in the sand, youâre reminded just how far youâve come.
His chin rests on your shoulder, arms draped around your waist as you twirl his fingers absently between yours. The waves roll lazily in front of you, golden light casting long shadows across the shore.
âYou know,â he murmurs, voice low against your ear, âit was three years ago today.â
You hum, still watching the girls. âWhat was?â
âWhen you left.â His voice is quiet, careful. âUp to Tokyo.â
The words land soft but heavy.
It feels so long ago now, that time in your life when everything felt unbearable. But you still remember itâhow could you not?
âWow,â you murmur, letting the thought settle. âSo long ago now.â
âYeah.â He pauses, his grip tightening around you, like heâs bracing himself.
Then, softer, âIâm still sorry about that.â
You turn slightly, glancing back at him. His gaze is distant, the light catching in his eyes, making them burn a little redder than usual.
âIââ he exhales, shaking his head. âItâs one of my biggest mistakes. Letting things get to that point. I donât think I can ever fully forgive myselfââ
âKatsuki.â You shift, turning fully now so you can cup his face in your hands. His eyes flicker to yours, sad and heavy with regret.
âI nearly lost you,â he whispers. âI did lose you. And I still canât believe myself.â
Your heart aches at the way he says itâlike itâs something that still haunts him, something heâll never quite let go of.
But you smile, small and sure. Your thumbs brush over his cheekbones, grounding him.
âBut you didnât,â you remind him gently. âWeâre here. Together.â
He lets out a slow, shuddering breath, like heâs been holding it in for years. Then, finallyâhe nods.
âYeah.â His voice wobbles just slightly, thick with something unspoken.
You kiss him, soft and lingering. His hands find your waist, holding you close, and when you pull back, his forehead presses to yours, breath warm against your lips.
You turn again, settling back against his chest to watch the girls for a moment longer, listening to the rush of the tide.
Then you glance back at him, feeling brave. Feeling full.
âWhere do you think weâll be in another three years?â you ask, leaning into his chest.
He huffs a soft laugh, kissing your hair.
âWherever you are,â he says simply. âThatâs where Iâll be.â
And you believe him. It feels so good to have full promises again.
You tilt your head back, catching his lips in a kiss that tastes like salt and sun and a future youâre both ready for.
And when you pull back, heâs smiling. Really smiling.
âCome on,â he says, tugging you gently to your feet. âLetâs go get our girls.â
âYeah,â you reply, fingers threading through his. âLetâs go home.â
And you do. Together.
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