[closed] we were at the table by the window with the view

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🧙 WHO: Midoriya Izuku & Friends
⚔️️ WHAT: Closed catch all log for the month of September! If you would like a thread you can find me on the cr meme for plotting.
🕒 WHEN: Throughout the month of September
🗺️ WHERE: Where theses threads take place
⚠️ WARNINGS: tbh

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[Izuku stops, looking at Katsuki with a steady gaze.]

It's nothing like that.

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No, that's not true. Maybe part of it is that I ... I want to make right by what happened too. I know. We're ... going to work together I want to rely on you for that but I ... I just...

[He still needs to accept that part.]

I ... still want something like this too.

augh typos and missing words why

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[ Yeah, that's what he thought. ]

I don't need you making some big fucking commitment out of guilt, Deku. Why the fuck would I want that?

[ At least he can acknowledge that it's not because Izuku is looking down on him. Or because Deku must think that he's weak or anything like that. That's what it is though. Guilt. ]

shhhhh

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Why can't I try to make up for what happened, Kacchan?

[... It's not just the guilt. He wants to do right by what happened. He wants to pledge his life to Katsuki for more than just that, though. But it is part of it.]

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Because there's nothing to make up for.

[ That's how he feels about it. There's nothing wrong with wanting to do better. But that doesn't mean that there's anything that needs to be made up for. ]

How is that any different than guilt?

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[Making up for that is part of it. But it's more than just that, Izuku did just want to make a pledge to be by Katsuki's side. Protect him, be there for him. Be on even grounds with him. He knows it sounds silly. Of course, he wants to protect everyone.

But also being his knight sounds so cool...]

It's not just that...!

[He drops his shoulders.]

Alright, then forget it. I... Maybe it is stupid.

1/2

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[ !?

FUCK! Why does the shitty nerd have to go and drop his shoulders. Maybe... Maybe Bakugou got it wrong a little? Maybe he's the one reading into things? It would be like Deku to just fucking want to be a dorky knight to some shitty noble. ]

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Augh! Look, I -

[ He grumbles. Huffs. Gets all puffy and growly. Having issues getting the words out of his fucking mouth.

Augh this is so shitty. Why does he still struggle with this? ]

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Sorry. Maybe I'm the one in the fucking wrong.

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... Eh?

[............. Did Katsuki just say Sorry? Why does that always sound like a foreign word when it's coming out of Katsuki's mouth? So rare.

It still catches Izuku off guard to this day. Even if he's heard it a few times directed, sincerely now, at him.]

Kacchan? What are you saying? It's not stupid?

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No! It's stupid! And dorky! And very fucking nerdy!

[ Don't call him out Deku! He's going to go into some sort of defensive mode if you do that! ]

Just saying I might have read too much into it!

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[Izuku looks down and quickly feels nervous about it. He hadn't taken it too seriously but there was something serious about it. Still. He looks up!]

Then- Would you consider a knight's pledge?

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It doesn't have to be about protecting you! Just ... standing by your side!

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[ A pledge to just stand by his side? Katsuki huffs. Looks off towards the kitchen. Grumbles a little under his breath. ]

...Yeah.

[ Even if it won't really work out that way back home. Here though? Bakugou thinks that he can accept a pledge for this.

Sappy as it is. ]

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[Very sappy and probably a little over the top. Izuku probably should let it go. And he almost had. But Katsuki looking like that makes him shuffle awkwardly.]

Then- Here.

[Izuku steps off the last stair and takes Katsuki's hand.

He knows they have a lot of things to say to each other. Things they should work through. Izuku knows this is a silly promise but...]

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[ Chances are that they are going to be spending quite a bit of time trying to work things out properly. They are going to have to learn to better communicate. The thing is, they are both willing to do that now. It's just going to take time to actually learn how. ]

Aren't you supposed to be making a pledge or something shitty like that?

[ Still, he takes a step back as he takes Izuku's hand. The other will be table to step down at least. ]

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R-right. I- Hold on!

[Suddenly nervous and full of nerves Izuku does the first thing that comes to his mind!

Which is dropping to one knee while still holding Katsuki's hand...

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Kacchan- ... Lord Bakugou...!

[This is so lame. and a little too much like a proposal]

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[ It's super lame. But Deku is sort of lame so that fits. Bakugou isn't about to question that. Of course the shitty nerd is going to want to do something this cheesy and tropey. Of fucking course.

That's not what short circuits Katsuki's brain. He expects some kind of dumb speech or pledge.

It's the going down on one knee bit. While holding Katsuki's hand. That's what's got him flustered and actually blushing without being able to form words! ]

Oh my fucking god Deku...

[ His free hand comes up and rubs at his own face. As if to hide the fact that he's so flustered and embarrassed. The only saving grace here is that this isn't being done out in public! At least it is being done in the privacy of their own home? ]

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[Kneeling in front of Katsuki on one knee with his hand grasped in his. He almost can't handle it himself, his heart leaping up into his throat with an awkward noise.]

Kacchan.

[Oh. This is just like a... No- He's not going to give up. He has to do this. He wants to do this. Recite what he's read in a book...!]

I promise on my heart that I will be faithful to the Lord Bakugou, never cause him unneeded harm and will observe my homage to him completely against all persons in good faith and without deceit. To stand by his side with my sword and shield, always.

[He might only realize at the tail end of this that this is ... a pretty compromising position. And Izuku freezes up, face heating up. Maybe it would be pretty great if Katsuki just blew him up on the spot right now-- But he's said it!]

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[ Augh. It's one of those times where Deku doesn't really need to go all Plus Ultra for something like this. He's never heard Deku ever call him "Bakugou" and it feels weird. Feels weird even with the "Lord" title in front of it. All of this is kind of short circuiting Bakugou's brain. The blonde can't even really parse what's going on here. Not enough to get an emotional reaction out of him this time around anyway.

The compromising position doesn't even hit him yet. His hands are starting to sweat a little though. If he had been home then his hands would have been dangerous. ]

Homage, Deku? Do you even know what you're committing yourself to here, nerd?

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[To be fair Izuku thinks calling him Bakugou sounds a little strange on the tip of his tongue as well. But the Lord part sounds kind of interesting-

But he can't focus on that part. Just the way he gets a lump in his throat and flinches at Katsuki's return.]

I- I know what I'm committing myself to, Kacchan! ... I'm not taking it back...!

[So please just accept his dorky ass pledge.]

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[ Not taking it back... Well Bakugou isn't asking for that now is he? Katsuki looks at Izuku and goes to tug him back up. ]

Fine. I accept your vow or whatever.

[ GET UP ALREADY. HE'S ALREADY EMBARRASSED. ]

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[Okay! He's getting back to his feet! And still holding that hand so he just... holds it. More.]

Alright, Kacchan. Then... I'm your knight.

[He feels stupid and happy about it, okay. But that lasts for about one more second before the realization of it all sets in. He quickly lets go of Katsuki and throws his hands up nervously.]

I- I'm sorry if that was too much, Kacchan!

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[ Deku. You're dating. You are literally together with Bakugou so why are you so nervous about holding his damn hand!? ]

Tch! You are too much! Always so goddamn extra!

[ He huffs as Izuku freaks out a little. Then Bakugou is rubbing the heel of his hand against his reddening cheek. ]

But I already fucking knew that.

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[Because that was like a proposal?? That's more than dating???]

S-sorry...!

[He jolts at the yelling! Used to it but also he looks up at looks at Katsuki to see him blushing at that just... sort of makes Izuku's heart jump.]

Congratulations on your title, too.

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[ Oh my god Deku is so fucking soft. How has he even gotten all squishy for this dumb, loud, and explosive boy? Katsuki does not understand but he is beyond questioning it. Those moments do still come from time to time but he's not having one right now

Instead he just tries to get himself back in control. ]

Tch. I shoulda figured you'd be a knight though.

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[When Izuku had a childhood adoration for him that kind of just evolved as he grew up- Izuku can't really think of anyone else he would be this enamored to. All the loud, dumb, explosive stuff included... Maybe he's just built up a tolerance now.

Izuku rubs his hair, feeling proud of himself again for a moment.]

I thought... It would be something important to do. This world might not be ours [Far from it.] but doing something good for it felt right. That's why I wanted to do it.