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Deku's POV

I quickly put away what I had and ran out of our room and straight to All Might.

"All Might!" I called out not even caring if anyone overheard me or not.

"Young Midoriya, is everything alright?" He answered with concern showing on his face.

"Can I talk to you please?" I'm trying not to beg but he seems to look behind me before nodding and guiding me to a table nearby. Thankfully there was only a few people around and none were my classmates and a good distance away.

"So what seems to be the problem Young Midoriya?" he asked.

I spilled everything, "It's time! Kacchan finally asked me '3 minutes or 3 days!' I don't know why I ran. I want to know, I really really do but what if it's bad? What if the reason he waited so long was because it was terrible? If it was good why would he have waited? I mean none of it REALLY makes any sense AT ALL. Why can't my heart stop fucking hurting for just a couple minutes? It's way too distracting having a rusty knife carving at my heart like this." I let my head hit the table before I sit up again and look at my very confused hero. It didn't escape my notice that I had cursed but at the moment I didn't really care. It hurt so bad that even if I was doing something simple like washing my hands I would need to stop and try to focus on breathing. 'I hate this!' I can't help thinking as I clutched at my chest.

"All Might what if he hates me?" I can't help the tears that come spilling out as I asked him. "What if us being friends again is nothing more than a dream? A fairytale." I couldn't take it anymore and I laid my head down on the table and covered my head with my arms trying to just disappear altogether.

"Midoriya..." All Might was extremely confused and when I looked up I saw him looking behind me again. This time I follow his eyes and see Aizawa standing behind me looking confused as well.

He rolled his eyes, "What kind of question is that? 3 minutes or 3 days? If you want to be friends, be friends but if you ask me you two are already ridiculously close considering how you held hands in your sleep. Yes I saw that. I also saw the fact that both of your knuckles were white the WHOLE time. Twice I thought about trying to separate you two." Eraserhead grumbled as he took a seat next to me and All Might.

I couldn't help just staring at him in shock, my tears were still flowing freely but I no longer felt sobbing.

"Go clean yourself up and get ready for lunch, I'm sure you have plenty to think about but for once why don't you just try and relax a little? Today is a free day, you and your classmates will be allowed to explore or relax, but tomorrow will be early so get some rest." Aizawa shooed me along.

All Might smiled, "Eraserhead is correct, you need to relax sometimes too."

I wiped my tears away and finally smiled excusing myself to actually unpack my things properly this time.

Aizawa's POV

I watched as Midoriya walked away a ready smile on his face. He seemed a little too accepting of taking our advice to relax seriously.

"Why do I get the distinct impression that we won't be able to relax tonight?" I asked

"I don't know but I have a bad feeling about this. We will need to watch them carefully," All Might answered. I let out a groan and cradle my head.

Bakugo's POV

Deku came back to the room in a much better mood now. He seemed excited and every now and again I would hear him muttering about the pros and cons of my question. Right after the deal with the lady we had gotten together and agreed that we would still have a choice about our futures. I would ask that one question '3 minutes or 3 days?' and Deku could decide if he even wants to remember.

If he chooses three days I will have to disappear for three days. No easy feat considering I would have to find a way to sneak away from all of the heros here. Three minutes though wouldn't be easy either. I would have to kiss him on the lips for three whole minutes and then our memories should come back and there is more than a chance that it will hurt. A lot...

I try to shake the thought out of my head. After dinner, once he chose I would react immediately. I have waited so long for this, I feel like my skin is crawling. I keep jumping whenever he comes in the room or starts to say something near me expecting an answer but no he will take until after dinner to make his decision, I know him far too well. But then again, he is also excitable so he could answer early still. Crap my head hurts, but not nearly as much as my heart does. I still feel it as it hammers in my chest occasionally making me wheeze.

We all had lunch and Deku told us, the class, how we had the day to ourselves.

"Let's go outside and look around!" Round face cheered. I couldn't help rolling my eyes. Why is she so hyper all the damn time?

"No we should spend this time with team building exercises so we can train more effectively," Glasses tried to lecture. What does Deku see in those guys?

"Then why don't we go on a tour of the facilities and when we come back we can play games like truth or dare spin the bottle, never have I ever and things like that?" Shitty hair asked grinning. I couldn't help scoffing but from the looks Deku and shitty hair were giving me they knew I kind of liked that idea.

"Okay, let's do that!" Deku smiled and Glasses frowned a little but stayed quiet. I knew that's not what he really meant by team building but he couldn't argue with results and this would make most everyone happy.

I just don't feel nearly so frustrated today. It's finally happening for better or worse, it is happening today. I just know that Deku will pick three minutes, we have waited too long for him to say no. He just needs to prepare himself first. Neither of us remember what happened but we both know it was intense so we need to calm ourselves down first. Be reasonable.

"Hey Bakubro you're in a really good mood today aren't you?" Shitty hair asked as we are all making our way to the front desk so we could get the tour.

"Tch," I can't help answering frowning. I know what he is talking about, normally I would have just gone to my room or just done my own thing and not follow the rest of the class. But it doesn't matter, Deku knows and seems to be more than happy to have me along. Please All Might let him say three minutes!

The tour was boring and we were all now sitting in an activity room, Shitty hair and Sparky were bringing in snacks and drinks for everyone and some others had set up games. I even played Uno with them, of course I won but the baku squad couldn't help cheering. I think it's great that they seem to just be able to get me even though I'm anything but nice to them. It's almost like they can read me without all of the dumb, stupid shit. Maybe I should use their actual names every now and again? Let them know I actually like them...

"Truth or dare spin the bottle!" Round face squealed while holding an empty soda bottle. I try not to groan, why does she irritate me so much? Her and Glasses have been making eyes at each other and I don't think Deku has paid enough attention to see it for himself yet. I smile to myself this is going to be good.

Several rounds go by and on my turns I can't help getting frustrated, no one will pick dare when it's me. "Damn it all, are you all chicken? Someone pick fucking dare already!" I glared at them before taking the bottle and spinning it, it landed on Deku.

I see him smile and I smirk as he says exactly what I wanted to hear. "Dare."

"Are you ready to answer, the thing?" I asked knowing it's still early and he still has time to think if he wants but my concern is washed away when he smiles.

He made a face before thinking about it for maybe a second. "I'm ready to answer!" He beamed back at me. I could see the confusion on our classmates faces as I stood up and he did too. But I could only feel relieved that he was willing to answer.

"I dare you to answer me; three minutes or three days?" I was ready to run. I'm sure he will say three minutes but I can't just assume that, my heart is pounding and it has nothing to do with the other day. I am afraid he will say three days. That is all there is to it.

He walks up to me and takes a deep breath looking me in the eyes before whispering, "three minutes."

"Are you sure? There is no going back on this," I warn him already, grabbing him by the shoulders to keep him from running away.

"I'm sure Kacchan, I'm ready to remember!" He was smiling so big that it could have knocked me out.

"What are you two talking about?" Sparky asked.

"Shut the hell up and see for yourself!" I hissed at him, not daring to look away from Deku. We are finally going to be friends again.

I kissed him on the lips, his own meeting mine. 'Please don't let me regret this!'

Aizawa's POV

I just walked in to tell them to quiet down when I heard Bakugo ask, "Three minutes or three days?" I try not to groan, here we go. I text All Might to 'come now, it's happening,' and watch as the two boys walk to each other, their classmates confused but watching anyway.

"Three minutes," Midoriya answered and I have to give the boy credit he seemed so sure of himself. He seemed so happy like he had waited his whole life to say those words. I guess in a way he has, their history is just too complicated.

"Are you sure? There is no going back on this," Bakugo asked, earning my curiosity yet again. How can this boy keep surprising me like this? He sounded gentle as if he truly cared and was he, actually afraid?

"I'm sure Kacchan, I'm ready to remember!" Midoriya was smiling so big that I almost didn't see All Might arrive next to me silently.

"What are you two talking about?" Kaminari asked out loud, voicing everyone's confusion.

"Shut the hell up and see for yourself!" Bakugo hissed at him before taking a deep breath he looked Midoriya in the eyes and kissed him on the lips in front of everyone.

To say I was surprised wouldn't be able to cover it. They are kissing. THAT is what all of this is about? Foolish kids, I start to turn around to leave no longer caring but All Might stopped me. His eyes were big and I turned around to see what he was seeing; both boys were still kissing but Midoriya's quirk was activating, what looked like green lighting was crackling all over both him and Bakugo. I don't know how much time has passed but it was only getting more powerful.

I almost activated my own quirk but then I remember what that lady said about it being all for nothing if they were not reunited. What the hell does that even mean? I shouted instructions for the students to take cover. Bakugo's quirk was setting off explosions all around them and there was what seemed to be a whirlwind spiraling around them. What is going on?

Bakugo's POV

I kissed him, it was a slow but intense kiss. I could feel my quirk trying to set itself off but everytime I would just lose myself in Deku's arms just not caring. Somehow it went from just my hands on his shoulders to us actually embracing each other. I carefully put my left hand around the back of his neck pulling him in, trying to deepen the kiss. And then the scariest thing happened; he let me. In fact he was pulling me in closer too until I felt a white hot pain shoot through my body. I opened my eyes forcing the kiss to go on knowing that we are so close to the three minutes, just a little bit longer. I could see around us and I could see that Deku had noticed the change as well.

We could see our quirks going off around us as well as what looked like a mini tornado surrounding us in the room. I can't even guess how that happened but the memories started flashing through my mind and I had trouble keeping the kiss going until finally the three minutes were up and we were thrown away from each other and crashed into the opposite sides of the room.

We were tricked.

Deku's POV

I lay against the wall as rage filled me. All of my memories were back where they belonged. I now knew Kacchan and I were tricked. I used my telekinesis to get up again, I was visibly shaking as my rage escalated. I don't know how I'm supposed to contain all of these emotions. I scream out using my rage to fuel it.

Aizawa's POV

Midoriya was just floating in the air and was standing up now and Bakugo was still lying on the floor. What the hell was that? Midoriya was shaking, it looked like he was going to fall over but instead he started screaming it was raw and pain could easily be heard as he screamed but that wasn't what stopped me from moving. He was screaming and fire was erupting from his mouth. I see Bakugo's head snap up as he jumps up trying to keep himself steady before walking towards the screaming boy, stumbling as he goes.

"Where are you bitch!?!" Midoriya finally screamed somehow now in control of himself. "I know you're here! You lied to us!" The pain I was seeing him experience kept me locked in place. I couldn't move but honestly I didn't want to. I think I'm afraid of him; he is still shaking and he is almost red, I could see his veins pulse under his skin. What is happening?

Bakugo's POV

I could hear him screaming but it was so hard to get up. I practically had to drag myself and when Midoriya started cursing I knew I had to hurry. I was finally upright and walking to my friend when he said something no hero should ever say.

"I'll fucking kill you! Where the fuck are you?" Deku raged in front of our stunned classmates.

I finally get to him and trap him in a hug. I feel something wet trail down my face but I ignore it for now. "Heros don't do that," I whisper in his ear as he seemed to try to shake me off. I knew better though, if he actually wanted me off I would be off. "It's okay we are together now."

"NO! IT'S NOT OKAY! SHE STOLE IT, SHE STOLE US! WE CAN NEVER GO BACK!" His wails shook not only him but me too.

"I know Zuki," I cried holding him like my life depended on it. Then I start to remember all of the bullying I did to him in middle school and one time in particular came to mind.

"Take a swan dive," my tears stopped as I examined the memory again. It happened just like before but instead of me leaving Deku all alone we both went to the roof and we both jumped. We flew through the sky laughing and giggling with each other.

Deku froze. I could almost see the memory playing through his mind as well.

"Hahahahahaha, finally!" A woman appeared out of nowhere clapping her hands happily, the whirlwind finally stopping and silence filled the room. "The Wonder Duo are finally awake! Sorry about making you two kiss like that but it was the only way I could think of at the time that would keep the seal intact until it was time."

I could feel Deku stiffen like he was about to attack but then he stopped.

"Where are you? Are you too afraid to face us now that we remember?" He growled and I could see the hate almost radiating off of him.

"Oh dear no but attacking someone with your quirk could get you in trouble, maybe even get you kicked out of the hero course. The world needs you both to be heros. But if you wish I can simply end my life now? The world is as it should be now after all." The woman smiled far too happily for someone who was talking about taking her own life.

"You expect us to believe that you actually wanted us to be heros? After what you have done?" Deku was having a hard time controlling his anger. He has never had to before, so it was hard to keep him in my arms and he wasn't even trying to escape at the moment.

"That is the downfall of my quirk, I can only use it if I tell the truth and everyone agrees with the terms." The woman sighed leaning back in her seat.

"Having said that, I also couldn't let you be crippled by your past actions to get you here. So whenever the 'deed' was done," she looked at me when saying that. I knew she meant the bullying and I couldn't help looking away. "You would both remember for a few short moments so that things didn't go wrong. Just like your swan dive," She stopped again laughing a light laugh this time.

"You two actually jumped off a building! I couldn't believe it, I thought for sure I had failed until I saw you both safely on the ground again. You nearly gave me a heart attack," she exclaimed before taking a drink from a tea cup that seemed to come from nowhere.

I couldn't help blushing remembering that, I had wanted so badly to kiss Deku that day but only stopped because I wasn't sure if it would set off the three minutes or not. I looked at Deku who was also starting to blush a bit remembering. It never occured to me that he might be gay too. I felt my heart skip a beat for the first time realizing that the crippling pain of the last few days was finally gone.

The fight seemed to drain out of him thankfully and I realised that I was shaking. Not from anger or anything but from exhaustion. It felt like I had been beaten to the edge of my life and I was only feeling it now. Deku and I started wobbling together as we fought to stay upright. Thankfully, Deku wasn't floating in the air anymore.

"Oh dear you seemed to have knocked out almost everyone in your class. Let's see it looks like only three are still awake now. The one with red and white hair, another with bright red spiky hair and a blond with a bit of black in it. Poor dears," I watched as she seemed to kneel next to them. "Don't worry, your friends are alright they are just angry at the moment." She told them before standing up again.

She looked behind us and smiled, "Eraserhead, All Might! Oh good, you're here." She seemed to bounce clapping happily. "Make sure to take care of these two; it will probably take a while before they get used to their quirks again. So don't be too hard on them, it is my fault after all." Deku and I turned to see both heros standing in shock behind us.

"Well that settles all of that, so before I go do you actually want me to die? I meant it when I said I would do it." She smiled happily like she was talking about getting sweets or going shopping not suicide.

"Tch," I groaned looking away. I didn't want her to die, not really, I looked at Deku.

"Turn yourself in instead if you actually don't care," Deku responded. I could see he was still angry but he is still Deku after all.

"Certainly, well do behave. I hope to see you both again soon but for now you will both need to rest after all you did just get hit pretty hard. Ta-Ta for now!" She winked before disappearing and Deku and I fell to our hands and knees trying not to pass out.

"Zuki, I'm sleepy," I whined, not really caring if I sounded like a child or not as my arms finally gave out and I crashed on the hard floor.

"I know Kacchan, it's okay now." He smiled somehow managing to lower himself slowly before pulling me into his arms. I couldn't help the sigh of relief that escaped me as I wrapped my own arms around him too. Before sleep stole over me and I couldn't hear or see anything anymore...

Aizawa's POV

The room was destroyed, I can't help groaning before looking over the students who had managed to stay awake. They seemed too shocked and didn't even notice that All Might and I were there but they were alright. So were the ones that were knocked out we managed to get them all to their rooms and in bed without incident. Well except for of course Midoriya and Bakugo.

They were again trapped in each other's arms. I finally just gave in and put them into the same bed before keeping watch from the other in their room. I wonder what these two are going to do next? Am I afraid or excited?

Deku's POV

I wake up feeling like I was hit by a truck. I can't even open my eyes until I hear groaning coming from right next to my chest. When I do finally open my eyes I find Kacchan snuggled into my arms groaning, "Deku go back to sleep." It was honestly too cute. Kacchan would hate me if he knew that I was gay. He is still Kacchan after all.

I gently pull him closer, enjoying the cuddles before getting comfortable again so I could go back to sleep. I let out a big yawn before letting myself snuggle into his hair. I could get used to this.

*Cough cough* I hear someone coughing nearby making my head snap up as I tried to cover Kacchan from whoever was in the room. It took a moment for my eyes to settle on a tall slim man wearing a lot of black his eyes had deep, dark circles under them. He looks familiar but I can't seem to place him.

"Who are you? What do you want?" I hissed trying not to wake up my sleeping friend in my arms. The man's eyes widened for a moment staring at me before relaxing again.

"You don't know who I am?" He asked in a sleepy voice, it was so familiar that it was making my head hurt more.

I groan, cradling my head, wincing as I do. "Eraserhead, Aizawa my homeroom teacher." I didn't even notice that I had spoken out loud as I tried to calm the spinning of my mind as my memories slammed into my head fighting with each other. Why would Kacchan, my best friend, bully me? I can see him in my mind picking fights with me but yet here he is comfortable in my arms. Several minutes seemed to pass me before my thoughts seemed to straighten themselves out and my memories made sense again.

"That bitch tricked us," I growled finally, my eyes scrunching up at the thought of her, I held Kacchan protectively in my arms.

"It's good to see that you remember everything, that looked like it hurt." He gestured towards me. "I got a call from Principle Nezu that the woman turned herself into the authorities but they don't really have anything to charge her with. Except using her quirk without proper permission. She is at the school now awaiting a decision." Eraserhead spoke slowly as if unsure if I was listening or not.

I was listening alright, so she really did turn herself in huh? Maybe she wasn't all bad but I could never forgive her for what she's done to Kacchan and I. I felt Kacchan try to snuggle closer as if somehow he could sleep deeper if he did. I let a small smile appear on my face.

"So long as Kacchan is safe from her then I don't care anymore," the small smile stayed where it was on my face as I relaxed into his arms letting him cuddle me closer.

Eraserhead eyes widened again, he seemed confused by what I said but I didn't care enough to explain unless he asked. I could feel sleep tugging at me again, now that I knew we were safe I couldn't help it. I was having a hard time concentrating now and for the first time since waking up I noticed the burning sensation from my throat and mouth. That's right I had let the fire come roaring out not caring how it would affect me. I'll have to ask Kacchan to heal me later...

Bakugo's POV

"Urg, why all the noise this early in the morning?" I groan cuddling into Deku more trying to block it out as I did. The chatter stopped and after a moment of silence I began to relax again. I was in Deku's arms and I could care less about the rest of the world. I heard Deku chuckling as his fingers seemed to massage my scalp making me moan a bit but I still fought waking up. I don't want it to end.

It was him hugging me that finally woke me up, I looked up from his chest frowning in annoyance. He knows I like my sleep uninterrupted. "Is sleep really so terrible to you? I swear you never change Zuki," I groan trying to snuggle back into him and back to sleep.

'Kacchan I'm having trouble talking, I burned my mouth pretty bad.' I heard his voice in my head.

I groan, "Fine Deku, I need water though it's been a long time it might take me awhile to get enough." I start to get up wincing in pain as I do. Thankfully I didn't forget everything that happened and I wasn't surprised to see Eraserhead and All Might in the room when I finally sat up.

I went to the bathroom sink and using the cup I put in there after unpacking started chugging water. It took several cups before I felt like I had enough and returned to Deku with a glass of water in hand. He smiled at me and I could see his mouth was completely burned around his lips. He can breathe fire and his insides would usually be fine but the surrounding area not so much, at least not if he wasn't paying attention.

I groaned looking at it as he sat up straight waiting for it. I sit down and look him over. "Looks like you went overboard. You know better, even with everything that happened you still know better," he hung his head listening to my words nodding silently.

'I'm sorry honest!' He told me looking up at me with his big, beautiful green eyes.

"Sorry doesn't heal burns you know," I frown, ignoring our teachers' confused looks. "I'm going back to bed after healing you and you're going to let me," my eyes narrowed as I spoke trying to let him know I meant it. He smiled happily and nodded.

"Alright," I take a drink and let the water sit in my mouth a minute before pulling him in for a kiss. I let the water slowly trickle into his mouth as I did concentrating on where the water was going and healing the areas it touched. It didn't take long, only a couple drops but he had other injuries, nothing major except for his hands. How can he deal with that kind of pain? The pain in his mouth and throat were nothing compared to his hands. I focused on removing the scarring not only on his skin but the very muscles and bones themselves.

It didn't take long at least not as long as I expected. It was only one mouthful of water not the whole glass like I thought. I pulled away and he smiled a thank you as I took his hands and examined them making sure they were fully healed. I made sure to repair the skin last.

"Stupid Deku," I grumble letting him go before turning away and setting the cup down next to the bed. I crawled back into the bed pulling him into my arms again before relaxing ready to sleep.

"Thank you Kacchan. You didn't have to heal my hands too you know," he pet my head running his fingers through my hair as he did.

"Then as thanks, keep doing that. It feels nice," I hid my face in his chest trying to hide the blush I'm sure I had.

"Of course Kacchan," he seemed more than happy to comply. My eyes closed as I relaxed in his arms, snug and comfortable.

"So Young Bakugo can heal?" I hear All Might ask but I didn't care to get up.

"Yeah he has to use water but he can heal almost anything," I could hear the smile in Deku's voice as well as the pride. I flinched remembering the scar that All Might had on his chest. I bolted upright and turned facing him.

"Take off your shirt," I demanded, picking up the cup of water next to me.

"Young Bakugo that is-'' All Might started but was interrupted by Deku.

"Just do it," my friend sighed but smiled when I looked at him. It was a tired smile the healing had taken its toll on him but most of the effort was on me.

All Might looked at Eraserhead who shrugged but then pulled off his shirt as he was asked. The scar was terrible; it looked like there wasn't anything behind it; no heart or lungs or anything. It has to hurt a lot.

"Move out of the way," I told Eraserhead and he moved to the side. By this point I had swished almost all the water in my mouth before putting it back in the cup. I know gross and I hate doing it but it was my fault All Might had to retire. He was saving me with the last of his strength, this was the least I could do.

I handed him the cup now sitting next to him and motioned for him to drink it. "You need to drink it all, All Might." Deku told him for me. I smile at him thanking him that way since my mouth was still full. I waited until he did as he was told and I sprayed the water all over him making him jump up.

But that didn't matter, that's all I needed. Using both the water he drank and the water I sprayed on him I focused healing his internal organs and bones, His chest seemed to slowly reinflate as I concentrated on all of the little muscles and veins making sure to heal them in an order that wouldn't cause more harm as they went back to their proper places.

It was exhausting, my quirk was weird to say the least. My sweat could cause explosions because I sweat nitroglycerin and I could generally control water. But water with my DNA in it, like my spit I could use to heal people. I have only used it on two people, Deku and my dad. My dad was in a car accident when I was super little but no one seemed to know how he was able to walk away seemingly unscathed.

When I was done All Might and Eraserhead were just staring at me. I stood up starting to wobble before taking the two or three steps back to the other bed with Deku in it. Deku was smiling and he had his arms outstretched for me and I just couldn't stay awake longer. I curled up in his arms and sleep took me away.

Deku's POV

Kacchan did really well but now he will probably sleep all night. That's okay though it was late in the day anyway. We had been sleeping for the past four days. Tomorrow was supposed to be our last day of training and then we would have left for home again. I can't help smiling at my friend as my fingers run through his hair again.

"What?" All Might seemed to be broken; he didn't seem to be able to comprehend what just happened.

"Bakugo can heal people?" Eraserhead asked slowly.

I nodded tiredly, "He has his limits though. He can only heal certain people, not just anyone. He has to feel a strong connection with them or it won't work." I smiled thinking back to when we were kids, "One time when we were kids there was a girl at our school who had scraped her knee and he wanted to help but when he spit water on her nothing happened. She was so mad thinking he was lying about his quirk and told a teacher on him. He was forced to clean the classroom everyday for a week." I couldn't help chuckling at the memory.

"He just has to spit on them?" All Might asked confused still.

"No, it depends on the injury. If it's just on the outside yeah, but if it includes the inside like broken bones or muscle tissue it has to be more. That's why you had to drink his spit first." I couldn't help laughing at the face All Might and Eraserhead were making when they both looked at the cup still in All Might's hands.

I could feel myself starting to nod off as I was talking. Something I didn't tell them was that Kacchan and I shared our energy and he had to borrow quite a bit in order to finish the job.

"You got quiet all of the sudden," I could hear Eraserhead say almost like a question but I couldn't seem to answer. My fingers were still tangled in Kacchan's hair but were no longer moving and I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. I was still awake and I could hear what they were saying but I couldn't seem to respond.

"He is out cold," All Might stated after checking me over.

"These boys, I don't know what will happen next." Eraserhead stated. I could hear movement in the room before, "I'll take the first watch. You sleep, you look almost as tired as Bakugo." Then I couldn't hear anything anymore as the darkness settled over my mind.