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

... 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?

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!

[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?

[...]

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

[ 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. ]

[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...]

[ 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. ]

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...

...]

Kacchan- ... Lord Bakugou...!

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

[ 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? ]

Edited 2021-09-21 02:14 (UTC)

[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!]

[ 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?

[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.]

[ 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. ]

[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!

[ 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.

[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.

[ 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.

[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.

The world isn't ours, but we still need to save it for our world. If we don't...

[ If they don't save this one, then theirs is doomed. That's if all of the word of mouth is to be believed. Which is a little alarming, really. Of course he would help this world. He's a hero. It's what they do. Save to win, right?

He reaches over and ruffles Deku's hair. ]

That doesn't mean you gotta dedicate yourself to me either, nerd.

[He knows that Katsuki would understand where he's coming from with this. It's hard knowing that this isn't their world. But no matter where he is Izuku really does want to be his best. A hero. If they can save this world they'll be doing their part. And then he can go home to finish saving theirs...

The ruffle has Izuku looking up. Eyes a little wider. Then he snorts a soft laugh.]

Still- thanks for... letting me indulge in it.

[The stupid idea of being Katsuki's knight.]

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[ They both want to save people. Both want to be Number One, but more because what it means rather than for the purpose of fame or popularity. Though Katsuki still isn't sure what being his knight really gives Izuku other than liberty to fuss.

He sighs. ]

Been letting you indulge in a lot lately. Don't take advantage of it, Deku. If I think you're crossing a line, I'm going to stop you.

[He ducks his head down and nods.]

I know, Kacchan.

[He'll try not to get in over his head.]

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

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