29.) Going Public

You'd never know it was so early and that I slept like shit last night with all the adrenaline pumping through me keeping me wide awake. "Miss L/N, good morning. We weren't expecting you for another 15 minutes, most people are late when coming in this early." I give a smile trying to hide my nerves and step into the trailer. "So we had a few outfit choices set out in case you wanted to pick something, but considering the bag you're holding I assume you brought something along?" I hold up the dress I'm holding and unzip it for him to see his eyes lighting up. "That will look perfect on you, ah I love it. Oh by the way where are my manners, I'm Raden, the head stylist here." I shake the hand he's extending then sit in the seat he indicates. "Alright so it looks like you came with a fresh face and no product in your hair as asked, so let's get started ok?" I nod swallowing hard and he gives a sympathetic look. "You're one of those would rather stay behind the scenes people aren't you?" A nervous chuckle escapes my lips, "You can tell huh?" He takes a deep breath in then lets it out. "Listen honey, don't you worry one little bit. For a lot of people if they were going on TV next to a man as drop dead gorgeous as DynaMight I'd tell them to just try to let him shine. But you look like a goddess, you need to own that shit ok. You looked great next to him last time, a little pale and your hair could have been in better order, but you didn't get to have the luxury of hair and makeup before-hand." I blush at his compliment and confidence knowing I'll be a lot calmer once Katsuki is with me. He spins me in the chair and starts brushing my hair with a smile on his face as I start to give myself a little pep talk.

Just as he was finishing up my hair someone knocked at the door. "Hey boss, we're here." A young girl enters with Katsuki behind her, he flashes me a smile and hands me a take-out cup. "Brought you a lemon ginger tea, thought you might be nervous." I accept it from him happily and take a sip. "You're amazing, thank you so much." He chuckles and has a seat in the chair next to me. "The hair is off limits, just do what you need so I don't look all shiny or pale." The girl looks at him incredulously and rolls her eyes. "Where was that same kind energy you spared to your PR girl?" He sucked his teeth and started sulking refusing to answer her question. "Don't mind DynaMight, he just hates makeup." She nods and proceeds to set out the supplies she needs while Katsuki looks at me in questioning. "Are you wearing that pink dress?" I smirk at him not answering and he grunts at me with annoyance. "Don't ignore me." I giggle and point to the dress hanging beside him. "No I was only joking about that, who do you think I am. I'd never go on TV wearing that." He looks at my dress appreciatively then turns his attention back to me. "You nearly wore worse than that to the HBC." Raden moves my chin to get me at the angle he wants me in to start applying my makeup. "Don't suppose you two want to give us the dirty details on the reason for this interview today do you? All we were told was that you're addressing a few things." Katsuki looks at me from the corner of his eye, he's in a great mood today despite his scowl in the makeup chair. "I'm not allowed to say anything before the interview, I can't risk pissing off Jeanist any further right now." I give him a smile, I know he's leaving it up to me. "You'll find out soon enough, going live in what 40 minutes?" Raden nods and continues on with his work. Before he starts adding eyeshadow he stops considering for a moment. "I keep going back and forth on if I want to accentuate your eye color more or give you a more natural look." He contemplates a moment longer then goes in with his decision, Katsuki getting up to head over and change.

Bakugos POV

Stupid makeup guy made her look like a corpse all dressed up for her burial, not to mention I can smell the hairspray coming off her. At least she looks amazing in that sundress. The light purple of the fabric doesn't really stand out, what's more noticeable is the feel of looking at an American 50's housewife with the way the skirt flows around her landing at her knees. I'm not sure what the hell they call those kinds of sweaters that are mostly sleeve not really covering the dress, but it's lovely too. Fuck she's perfect. Jeanist is already sitting with the morning show cast giving fashion advice, he seems calm cool and casual up there as always, bastard. "Alright, we're about to go to commercial, when we come back they'll bring you two on so be ready." She gives her assurances to the PA then gives me one of her fake smiles trying to help keep me calm despite inwardly freaking out. "I do hate going on TV, but I don't hate that I don't have to hide you anymore after this. I'm more worried about you." Her smile becomes genuine and she gives me a wink, fuck baby, I wish I could kiss you right now too. Of all our silent signals, that one's my favorite. "Welcome back, I'm sure you've all been waiting for these next guest after all that happened the last time they were on the show and the rumors surrounding them, please welcome DynaMight and his PR girl Miss L/N" I step out slightly ahead of her as we discussed and give a small wave to the live audience. I can hear her behind me taking deep breathes and wish I could soothe her.

"Good Morning, it's really nice to have you back on the show DynaMight, and Miss this is your L/N first official appearance. I understand that there's an few things the two of you and Jeanist all wanted to express to the audience?" I sit quietly listening, knowing this part is more about her and Jeanist, he speaks when she fails to start. "Yes well, first and foremost we've had some recent staffing changes at the Genius Office, most notably that Miss L/N is no longeron the payroll, instead deciding to venture out on her own as an independent rep."

"Really? Did you become unhappy in the employ of Best Jeanist?"

"Not at all, it was done under a mutual understanding between Best Jeanist and myself that my leaving the company would be beneficial to the Genius group, DynaMight, and myself. The choice to go independent rather than look for another company to work for exclusively was my own."

"Yes, exactly. And though she is independent now we are currently in negotiations for a three month contract between Miss L/N and the Genius Group."

"If you wanted to have the three month contract, why not wait to make the move until after that time period was up?"

"A part of the overall decision to leave the company was due to personal reasons that needed to be addressed sooner rather than later."

"Personal Reasons? Is everything alright with you Best Jeanist?"

"Oh yes I am in perfect health and my agency is doing very well."

"So then is everything alright with you Miss L/N?"

"I'm quite well, thank you." I take a deep breath, this is what I asked for, I wanted to be the one to say it.

"DynaMight?"

"No one is sick or anything. Y/N and I are together now. All the rumors and nosey reporters were causing trouble for everyone here despite our best efforts to keep our personal life and work separate. So she and Best Jeanist thought it best to end the coworker aspect of our relationship."

"Really? That is lovely to hear, I myself was rooting for you and hoped the rumors were true, but it was very difficult to tell for sure. You both did amazing at being covert. I take it this development occurred not long after your last visit." This nosey bastard, they don't need all the damn details. Just as I go to answer she places her hand over mine and speaks instead.

"Though we've agreed to go public with the confirming our relationship, we still ask that our private details be respected. We wanted to return here as you were all so wonderful about all that happened on our last visit that it seemed like the best place to do this. That said at this time we do not wish to divulge anything more than the confirmation of our romantic relationship."

"Oh yes of course, I did get ahead of myself, forgive my rudeness. I wish you both the best of luck. I'm sure you'll be able to find work as an independent rep, people just love you. DynaMight, I never said before but congrats on making it to number two." I look at teddy bear and lift her hand to my mouth landing a soft kiss on it.

"Thank you, Y/N is to thank for it. Combining our talents was the best thing for me with advancing in the charts."

"Well, there it is Japan, two gorgeous people off the market and working to advance their careers. When we come back we'll be joined by our own metro correspondent giving us tips on what to do in the coming month as the weather turns hotter. Stay tuned." The live indicator light turns off and I wrap her in my arms kissing her head. "You ok Teddy Bear? I know you hate this stuff worse than I do." The cast sits watching us cooing like we're stray cats they just happened upon, but I don't care, this woman chose to be with me and I no longer have to hide it. "I'm ok, really. Don't worry so much about me. I'm going to head on home and get onto some calls I need to take care off. Call me when you leave work ok." I agree giving her a closed mouth kiss before following her off the sound stage, eyes still on us as we make our way. "Can I make you dinner tonight?" She looks at me with a smile as she hands over her mic set up. "That would be great. Your place since you have work tomorrow?" I pull her close and kiss her hard this time, no longer in the way of the show's running. "Yes, and will you please consider bringing clothes to just leave there instead of this stupid overnight bag crap? You already have a toothbrush and razor and stuff there." She smiles at me sadly. "Not yet baby. Soon." Damnit, she says she's happy with me, yet she's also still so afraid to just be together from watching her parents fall apart that it's like pulling teeth with her. Meanwhile I'd happily start living under the same roof with her tomorrow if she'd allow it. "At least one outfit then? Just on an emergency basis." She thinks for a moment, my heart beating in my chest. "I'll think about Katsuki. Promise."