isleofavalon | [closed] light us up until we pop I wanna burn bright until we're not

YEAH!? AND YOU'RE ACTING WAY TOO FUCKING HAPPY!

[ But wait! Isn't that supposed to be a good thing? Shouldn't he want Izuku to be all happy and giddy?

~~He does. But it's such a complicated emotion~~ ]

B-because I am??

[Is he not supposed to be??????????

This is going to turn into the weirdest argument.]

[ No. No argument. Just Katsuki squirming. Squeezing Izuku's hand in embarrassment.

Why is he flustered but also content? Happy? It's just a flush of warmth that feels like it's bubbling, fluttering in his chest.

Augh! He doesn't like it! So yes he is going to try to hide his face/ ]

[...!! With Katsuki not saying anything in return and only trying to hide his (blushing???) face Izuku can only sort of do the same thing. Looking down and feeling the flush of his cheeks that battles the chilly winter air in a very effective way. Who knew.]

Ne, maybe after we set up the tree we could cook something spicy together... It would be- nice in the cold weather...!

[Look, he will try to eat more spicy things?!]

[ Just means that he probably has it worse than what he thought. Than what he knows or cares to acknowledge. Or maybe he really doesn't know any better because it's not like he's experienced such a rush of emotion like this before either.

But the promise of cooking seems to bring him out of it. ]

You're willing to burn that tongue of yours?

[ They'll work with something milder and build up to it. Don't worry, tastebuds. ]

[It's only fair that Izuku got something he wants that he do something for Katsuki too, right? Cooking together is something they can do- and Izuku learning something about spicy food could be interesting.

He just wants to spend that time with Katsuki! It's the season for it!]

I won't get any better at dealing with spicy food unless I keep trying different kinds, right...?

[ That's right. It's only fair that Izuku does something for Katsuki since the blonde is doing something for Deku. That's just how it goes.

Though is cooking together really something for Katsuki? Isn't that a little for Izuku too? ]

It's true. We'll still start with something more mild. Work your way up. Won't ever be at my level, but we'll work with what we got.

[As they make their way to the park where the trees are being sold the snow starts to fall again. Making little flakes of white in the air. The trees up ahead are spruced up with snow and orbs of lights which Izuku only assumes are made of magic. It makes everything glow and sparkle in the night air. It's kind of festive.]

Really? I almost thought you would suggest I start with the spiciest level to get a tolerance for it as fast as possible...

[He's only kidding as he shoots Katsuki a small smile.]

Doing that would probably just me pass out. I'm more than happy to start at a lower level and work my way up.

[ Yeah, one of those flakes falls on his nose. He sneezes and looks up. Starts to scowl at the sky like it's personally offended him. Probably because, in his view, it has. Gross. Hates the cold and all of that. Though he'd hate to admit it, but the glowing makes it kind of cool... ]

We could do that if you want. If you pass out I'll just carry you.

[ Smirks. But he won't. They're getting close to the place where they can purchase trees. He can't believe that he is going along with this, but hey. ]

Gonna run ahead and go play in the trees?

[He sweatdrops. In the end, he'd like it if he didn't pass out??]

Not without you, Kacchan. This is... a group activity...!

[Well. A group of two. But he's taking Katsuki with him into the rows of glowing pine tress.]

There's so many to pick from!

You should just say bonding exercise. That makes more sense than "group activity."

[ He snorts, but at least it is an amused snort. And honestly Katsuki had expected that he would take off. Just... Not that he'd take off and tug the blonde along right with him! ]

Are you gonna just look at them or actually go look at them?

B-bonding! Activity! What about both?

[Izuku seems just as amused and he only turns to marvel up at the trees.]

I- I don't know where to start, Kacchan! We'll need to pick the right size so... Ah! Why don't you pick a few to look at first?

[ He heaves a big sigh. Bakugou has no idea if this is a ploy to get him involved or if Izuku really is just that clueless. It could go either way.

So he'll start to walk. Weave between rows of trees and start looking for ones about the right height. ]

You're looking for coverage. Wanna make sure that there aren't bald spots or whatever.

[It's absolutely a ploy to get Katsuki involved... But he also is genuinely curious to see what Katsuki might be drawn to and pick? Plus the walking is nice. He might just slip his hand into Katsuki's hand. Enjoy the walk... Or something!]

A balding tree would be a bad idea. [Funny.] One with full branches and green without any dying brown spots, I'm thinking.

[ That's fine! Walk with your hand in his you sappy nerd. Katsuki's rolling his eyes, but squeezing the hand all the same. He hates the cold but this...

This isn't so bad? ]

Yeah. That's what we're looking for. Like this one.

[ Stopping in front of a tree! ]

[If Katsuki gets really cold and irritated Izuku can always snug close up to his side as a personal heater?]

Ah! That one is good. It's got a good pine needles to branches ratio.

[Izuku, what are you even talking about. He might just be making stuff up.]

But isn't it a little taller than you liked?

[ Well he can heat himself up thanks to elemental magic, but he won't really say no to Izuku being right there, you know? Katsuki just rolls his eyes in return. He does that so much when Deku is close but hes going to shoo the other away.

And it totally sounds like Izuku is making shit up. ]

Go test how strong the branches are.

[ Not answering that question though. ]

[He looks at Katsuki and then blinks and steps up to the tree and starts poking and pulling gently at the branches. It really is a majestic-looking tree. Full and green and amazing! But it is taller than what might be acceptable.]

This one is really nice, Kacchan.

[He looks over his shoulder at him.]

[ As in check and see if the branches can hold the weight of ornaments!

He sighs, putting both hands in his pockets now. Jerks his head in the direction of where the office must be. ]

So go get an axe. I'll save the damn tree.

[ Yes he knows it's bigger than the standard he set. Don't say shit Deku. ]

[That's what he did!!

Izuku blinks.]

Ah- Are you sure, Kacchan??

[This isn't what they agreed on?! Even if Izuku would like this one...!]

Are you really asking because you want me to rethink this or what?

[ Don't question. If he says it's good then it's good! ]

[Katsuki is going to get the biggest smile ever as he takes off.]

Thank you, Kacchan!! Then I'll be right back with the axe!

[Happy Izuku is Happy.]

[ And fuck. He hates that smile. He's obsessed with that shitty smile. Makes something flop around in his gut and his chest tight.

Shit. Turning into a push over. That's the only explanation.

But he's going to wait right here and growl at anyone that comes close to this tree.]

[Someone has it bad.

Good job protecting his perfect tree, guard-kacchan. Izuku won't take long before returning with a wave and the axe in hand and a few ropes and what appears to be a wooden dolly type sled. Looks like this place has everything to get this tree back home.]

Kacchan! I've got everything, are you ready?

[Time to take down a tree!]

[ Izuku has absolutely no room to talk.

He does, however, apparently have a sled and an axe. For a moment Katsuki had wondered if the nerd would have that kind of foresight. If not, he could always make one out of ice, he supposes. ]

Yeah, I'm ready. Ready to get the hell out of this cold.

[ Okay please come on and start chopping. ]

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