laying upside down on the other couch, head hanging off the edge So yeah, me and Jirou finally cracked.

snorts, not even looking up from his phone No mames, dude. Took you long enough. I thought you were gonna die a virgin at this rate.

grins, sparks flickering weakly from his fingertips Hey, at least I'm getting some. Can't say the same for everyone here.

(inner monologue: the fuck did he just say?)

padding over from the kitchen with a protein shake Wait, for real? Congrats man, that's— glances at the ceiling —manly. Yeah. That's manly.

finally looks up, a slow grin spreading Speaking of, Mina's been real vocal about you two, Kirishima. She ain't exactly subtle.

chokes on his shake, face going red Bro. BRO. We are NOT having this conversation right now.

from the armchair, not even looking up from his phone, deadpan Speak for yourself. I wanna hear about Denki's performance review. Did you get a raise or were you fired?

wheezes, almost falling off the couch Oh my god, Shinsou.

cackling Pinche gritón, he got a standing ovation I bet.

(inner monologue: they've all done it. it's not a big deal to them. it's just— normal. and i'm sitting here like a fucking—)

notices, tilting his head You good, bro? That was your last one.

flat Fine.

exchanging a look with Denki, smirk tugging Whoa, someone's got their panties in a twist. What's wrong, Bakugou? You jealous you ain't gettin' any?

low, dangerous Watch it, tape face.

raises his hands in surrender, still grinning Just sayin', man. You're always so tense. Maybe you need to, you know. wiggles his eyebrows Let off some steam.

(inner monologue: i could blast him through the wall. i could. i should. he doesn't know. none of them know. and they can't.)

curious, casual You ain't ever done it, have you, Bakugou?

stands up abruptly, shoving his hands in his pockets I gotta go.

frowning What? Why? We were just—

I said I gotta go. already walking toward the stairs, not looking back I got shit to do.

calling after him Bro, it's Friday night! What could you possibly have to—

slowly ...Did I say something wrong?

finally looks up from his phone, eyes narrowed You asked the guy with the biggest ego in the entire school if he's a virgin, in front of everyone. deadpan No, Denki. Perfect execution. Ten out of ten.

sputters I didn't MEAN it like that! I was just—

rubbing the back of his neck Ay, that was kinda brutal, güey. Even for us.

hesitating, looking toward the stairs ...I'm gonna go check on him.

grabs his wrist Don't. He needs a minute. You go up there now and he'll just blow up at you. Give him some space.

(inner monologue: he asked. right in front of everyone. and i couldn't say anything. because the answer is—)

(inner monologue: fuck.)