10Bus Blabbering in the Moonlight.
The moon and stars were the only source of light on a slightly crowded highway, sounds of engines passing, tires rolling, and now loud snoring being the only sounds to accompany the midnight sky. Our favorite class had just started on their way back from a weekend long field trip, one that was filled with fancy hotel catering (courtesy of All Might's infinite love and dedication for his students and infinite wallet size), pillow fights resulting in Mineta's head getting stuck into a wall, and a large number of field tests for new gear, the last part being the main reason that Class 1-A was joined by Mei Hatsume on this particular trip. This was met with acceptance and reluctance, a 50/50 split amongst the group, this was due to both Mei's ever present want and need to provide support for everyone who came to her for gear, and the takeaway of her overly enthusiastic personality putting some off with how 'in your face' she could get.
The outlying vote came from Aizawa himself whom, despite his annoyance of having more kids to babysit, thought her addition would allow for the class to get a good idea of how to progress forward with future, and possibly necessary support items. Overall, the trip was a success when it came to the gear aspect, but a failure when it came to social civility, a common drawback to high school trips, either way the ride back would take them nearly all night, most of the attendants now asleep, finding makeshift comfortability with propped arms, cushions they had packed knowing the importance of travel shut eye, and some whom had used their seat partners shoulder as a pillow (namely Jiro on Momo's, Tsuyu on Ochaco's, and unfortunately Mineta on Kaminari's a fact that would bite him in the butt when they woke due to the grape's sticky ball…hair).
Although, there were a handful who did not give into the comforting embrace of sleep, and opted to sit more toward the back as to not disturb their fellow classmates with their night owl nature, those being: Iida, Todoroki, Kirishima (who eventually fell asleep ironically), Aoyama, Mei, Izuku, and Bakugo, speaking of which-
"Stop it," Bakugo spoke through his gritted teeth, his chin resting in his left hand whilst the elbow of which propped on the arms of his bus seat.
"Stop what Kacchan," Midoriya asked looking at his 'friend' curiously, ceasing his quirk notebook writing.
"You know what nerd."
"I…don't think I'd ask if I knew."
"It's bad enough that Mr. Aizawa assigned me to sit next to you on this damn bus, now I have to explain the shit you're doing," Bakugo whisper screamed, oddly considerate of his group but his actual reason was not wanting another detention under his belt, there's only so much Aizawa wrath a man can take.
"Well it's not my fault that you blasted Kaminari into a wall," Izuku whispered back, cringing at the memory of pulling his friend out of the wall.
"Hey, they said it was an ALL-OUT pillow fight!"
"That doesn't mean you need to put a lamp in your pillowcase and use your quirk when trying to win."
"IT BUILDS CHARACTER," Bakugo rose from his arm prop as he whisper screamed again, losing his consistent tone enough for Kirishima to rise above the seat in front of them, still clearly asleep but almost as if it was an automatic response system he held up a sign that read 'shhhhhhhhhhhh' in big red colors, making the teen growl before mellowing out, well….as much as he could anyway.
"Well at least you got off easier this time," Midoriya optimistically replied, before closing his notebook and putting his pen in his pocket.
"Tch," Bakugo scoffed, once again positioning himself to relax, his face going neutral as he looked forward, "Yeah, I guess, still doesn't excuse your damned staring."
"S-staring," Deku muttered, tilting his head in confusion.
"Yeah your stupid staring, you got to have the window seat and somehow your dumbass eye's keep looking my way."
"Looking your way? But I," Izuku stopped as his body stiffened, his confusion over the matter cleared up quick, as he remembered what he had kept doing in-between writing pages in his hero analysis book, a shade of pink crept up on his cheeks, realizing he had been caught he tried to do some damage control, "S-s-sorry Kacchan, I just like h-h-how the moon is on the left side of the bus, it j-j-just looks so pretty tonight."
"Oh my f**king god."
"W-what?"
"You're sixteen, how the hell are you still this bad of a liar?"
"B-b-but I'm not lying, the moon really looks beautiful tonight. W-w-well the moon is always beautiful," Midoriya continued to try and sway his compartment compatriot, still looking nervous, before catching sight of what was just past Bakugo's seat, causing him to smile as his eye lids narrowed, his attention turning to that instead, "And smart…and talented…adorable…smiles despite every failure…eyes that really sparkle when the light hits them, and stops your heart when they look back at you-"
The freckled teen stopped himself once more, looking over to Katsuki, a look of pure confusion and absolute disgust taking over his neutral/annoyed expression. His judgmental eyes locked onto Midoriya, the left one twitching as the other was fully wide, his nose flared as mouth gaped open showing off a section of his shark like teeth.
"U-u-uhhhhhhh," Deku tried to cover up his blunder, only to be met with Bakugo sliding a little closer to the edge of his seat, not caring if he fell out even slightly.
"What the actual hell Deku!?"
"I-I-I can explain."
"I'd rather jump out of a window and crash into a gas truck."
"T-t-trust me I-I-It's not that bad Kacchan I swear," Midoriya began waving his hands to both cover his intensified blush and to try and defend himself.
"Not that bad," Katsuki looked at him in disbelief, before turning to the left side of the bus to look at the full moon, "You're over here confessing your love for a damn space rock how is it-"
The bright light of the full moon illuminated the left side of the vehicle, many of the seats had there own night lights for anybody who needed extra visibility. Tenya and Shoto took the left side for this purpose so that they could read a little while they traveled, and behind them, right across from Bakugo and Midoriya's seat, was Mei Hatsume, sitting alone (due to the uneven number of people on the trip) and writing in her own analysis notebook, having taken some pointers from the quirk inheritor during the trip, one of the many friendly activities they enjoyed together.
Katsuki took notice of this, as he quickly put two and two together, turning back slowly to face his over the shoulder annoyance, his look of gross judgment had faded away.
Now replaced with a look of annoyed judgement.
Izuku gulped as he glanced away from Bakugo, seeing in his eyes that he had figured him out, his blush decreasing but remaining on him like leach.
"Seriously Deku."
"Wh-what?"
"This whole time you've been staring at her."
"Didn't think you'd c-care."
"I don't."
"Then why?"
"Because you kept annoying me with that puppy dog ass look you kept giving."
"W-w-well it's h-h-hard not to."
"Ah because she's soooo pretty," Bakugo mocked, Midoriya shooting an annoyed look at him.
"…Y-yes…she is."
"Oh brother," Bakugo rolled his eyes in disgust.
"Wh-what?!"
"You and your lame feelings, if you spent your time not sucking at using your quirk and making googly eyes at goggle head then maybe you'd be a good successor!"
"Shhhh, k-k-keep your voice down," Midoriya nervously held a finger to his mouth to silence Bakugo, whom almost lost control of his pitch again.
"Why!?"
"Y-you know why."
"Oh please everybody's asleep," Bakugo angrily got in the green haired teen's face, gritting and showing his teeth in a look of defiance, "I'm not even screaming, plus maybe if you spent less time annoying me with your writing, and 'whimsical' looks you'd notice that she's been staring at you the past hour too."
"No it's because somebody could overhear you about One for-…All," Midoriya's eyes widened, the ball of rage's accidental reveal slowly sinking in, his blush had disappeared, shock over taking him completely, "W-wait…what?"
Midoriya knew Bakugo wouldn't lie about, he had zero stake in the situation, and wouldn't be shy about making it known. Although, he wanted to be sure that he was telling the truth, so he leaned toward the seats in front of them to get a better look of his 'baby' obsessed beauty. As soon as she came into view, her eye's locked onto him, her warm and always present smile clearly visible due to the nature lighting, but her smile left her once she saw that he was looking back, her own face becoming flustered, frowning from being caught, clearly debating using the notebook to cover her face.
Much to Midoriya's shock however, she still kept her gaze on him despite the embarrassment, and even though the eye contact was a little awkward she smiled at him once more. The quirk inheritor's mouth gaping a little, always breathless to see her smile at him, he closed his mouth but his lips became jagged due to his nervousness but did his best to smile back, accompanied with the return of his blush which made Mei's eyes close as she giggled from how adorable it was, slowly opening them again as she placed her pen down to give him a tiny little wave.
One that he returned, the cute act finally straightening out his smile and allowing him to be calmer, simply happy that Kacchan had been correct. Before Midoriya leaned back in his seat, he saw her return to her notebook, but glanced up from it for a brief second, still smiling at him.
Izuku leaned fully back, blissfully looking down and twiddling his thumbs, 'Does she…really like me, I hope so,' his eyes lit up at the thought…then interrupted by-
"Uggggggggggh," Bakugo mockingly opened his mouth, and pretended to gag himself, the act of disgust falling off Deku like water on a duck, "God, get a room," Katsuki giving up on teasing him as he himself laid back and closed his eyes.
….
…..
….
"H-hey Kacchan?"
"*sigh* Whaaaaaat?"
"C-could you maybe…help me get over to her seat?"
"…No."
"Please."
"No."
"Come on, I'll be out of your hair and I know you always want that."
"Tempting but no, I don't need Aizawa on my ass because you wanna lock lips with somebody," the comment by the explosion boy made Izuku blush, but his determination remained unfazed, taking in a deep breath before opening his mouth again.
"Kacchan, please, I wouldn't ask you unless it was important, and I would seriously appreciate it if you did this for me."
"I will throw you out the bus if you ask me again nerd," Bakugo opened his eyes and gritted his teeth not budging an inch, that is until-
"*Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz* Bakugo be nice," Kirishima's sleep walking body rose above his chair again, slinging his arm over and pointing directly in Bakugo's face; somehow detecting his position despite his eyes being shut.
"Shut up and go to sleep Kirishima!"
"Help him out or *zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz* I swear I'll *zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz* tell everybody about Fuyumi."
Bakugo's eyes widened in genuine fear, as Midoriya looked at both of them completely confused as to what they were talking about.
"Fuyumi? Todoroki's sister?"
"Shut. Up. Kirishima."
"Then *zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz* help him *zzzzzzzzzzzzz*."
"Fine," Katsuki whisper shouted as in one swift motion he grabbed Midoriya's arm and got into position to toss him over into the chair across from them; Mei having opted to take the window seat for the lighting.
"Wait what're you-!?"
"Fly nerd!"
Bakugo then stood up from his seat, still keeping a strong grip on Midoriya's arm, proceeding to then grab a bed pillow from his bag and toss it perfectly into the vacant seat next to Mei. Following by grabbing the hem of Midoriya's shirt, the nerd now sweating bullets as he was afraid he may hit Hatsume as a projectile, but before he could even think Katsuki flung him over his shoulder and seat, afraid for his and Hatsume's safety as he flew through the air, intensifying once Mei's gaze rose from her notebook and saw the poor boy falling toward her, tensing up to prepare for the worst.
…
TONK!
A small sound, nothing that rattled the bus by any means of the stretch, the worst it did was make Shoto and Iida look up from their reading material, but they soon returned to it, writing it off as a speedbump. Kacchan was far from careless, he knew that if he hadn't flung the pillow into position first it would've woke the whole bus, that in combination to his toss being one of his lighter throws so that when the flying Deku landed he wouldn't make so much as a thud.
Katsuki sat back in his chair, not so much as a glance over to his seating neighbors, just kicking back to relax now that he had the row to himself, celebrating by putting up his legs in Midoriya's seat and resting his head against his arms and the arm of his seat.
"*Zzzzzzzzzzzzz* Good boy *zzzzzzzzzzzzzz*."
"Damn straight, and you better burn that love letter when we get back to the dorms or I'll murder you."
"*Zzzzzzzzzzzz* Will do *zzzzzzzzzz*," the spikey red-haired teen then slumped back in his own chair, hoping to finally get some shut eye along the ride.
Although, the service may have went a little bit farther than they had anticipated, since the metal clanging sound from earlier was Mei's signature goggles tapping against the glass of the window; not enough to shatter it but still made the noise. The girl being forced back, as her head had come in contact with Midoriya's, the teen's landing ending up with his knee's in the seat, his torso hanging over the arm rests that divided the section, and his face…well…given his position and force smacked right against Hatsume's face.
Both their foreheads, and lips in contact with each other.
A silence befell the two, unable to really come up with any words to say at the moment, their equally completely red faces saying more in the moment than any mere word ever could. Their eyes met throughout the embrace, the emerald and golden eyed stare from the two was as wide as it could be, slowly they parted from the accidental kiss, but they certainly kept eye contact.
Still in shock, but, in a good way…they started smiling after a second or to, awkwardly laughing quietly at the silly affair, as Midoriya positioned himself correctly in his seat.
The two looked down, blushed, smiled, then looked back up at each other, before finally breaking the silence.
"H-hey," Izuku muttered.
"Hey," Mei replied.
"S-s-sorry for."
"It's fine, I could tell you didn't mean to, probably should've caught you with one of my babies before you landed, you okay?"
"Y-yeah, you?"
"I'm fine."
"Good, glad to hear it…"
"Me to, I mean to hear that you're okay, I'm glad I'm okay, just happier about you being okay…does that make sense," Mei's blush grew a bit as she rubbed the back of her neck.
"Y-yeah completely," Midoriya replied suppressing a chuckle at the adorable sight, "…So uh, is this seat taken?"
"Nope."
"O-o-oh, would you mind if I sit here?"
"Not a bit," Mei lowered her hand, placing it on top of his, "Plus I don't think you're up for another seat hopping."
"You got that right," Midoriya took her hand, then looked over at his childhood friend, smiling at him gratefully, 'Thank you Kacchan.'
'Don't say I didn't do you any favors Deku," Bakugo thought as he drifted off into sleep.
"So, now that you're over here," Mei opened her notebook, as she scooted closer to the boy, "Wanna compare notes and help me map out a few babies?"
"I'd love to," Midoriya replied as he took out his own from his back pocket, the two nerds comparing notes all night.
The End.
Author's Note: Really hoped this turned out good to all you, sorry for not updating in so long, but I knew I really wanted to publish this chapter on Mei's Birthday (which is today btw) and finally get back to this story after so long.
Hope you all are staying safe out there, and have a wonderful day.
Also as for why each Midoriya and Bakugo's seats weren't evenly across from another pair was because of Aizawa taking a seat for himself, just in case that wasn't obvious to all.
