The summer had been a turning point for you. During your internship, you’d spent a lot of time around Katsuki Bakugou, and somewhere between the training sessions and long hours of shared exhaustion, you found yourself falling for him. His rough exterior and sharp tongue couldn’t hide the small moments of vulnerability, and his determination was something you admired. But there was a problem Katsuki was completely desne. Your friends, Mina, Kirishima, and Kaminari, knew about your crush. They’d been your support system through all the awkward moments, the secret glances, and the “maybe he likes me” scenarios that never seemed to pan out. The three of them took it upon themselves to help you get closer to Bakugou, even if their methods were… questionable at times.

“Okay, listen,” Mina said one day, pulling you aside as you sat together in the cafeteria. “We have to do something about this. You’ve been giving him enough hints for months, and Bakugou still hasn’t picked up on them.” You groaned, burying your face in your hands. “I don’t know what else to do. He’s just… dense.”

Mina grinned, looking entirely too pleased with herself. “Don’t worry, I’ve got a brilliant idea. We’re doing the ‘There Goes My Baby’ trend from TikTok. You know the one where you slide on your knees, grab the other person’s leg like you miss them, and act all dramatic?” You blinked not knowing wether to laugh or cringe and obviously Kirishima and Kaminari were agreeing.

The day of the plan arrived. You and your friends had spent the afternoon getting ready in the training grounds, all of you donning your hero costumes in preparation. With your heart racing, you positioned yourself across from Bakugou, taking a deep breath to calm your nerves. Mina hit play and records.

As you slid onto your knees toward Bakugou, you exaggerated every move, letting the music guide you as you slowly reached for his leg, your hand grasping it as if you were longing for him. Katsuki looked at you confused “Tch. What are you doing?”