The First One

Only a couple days had passed since the day of the Sports Festival. UA had allowed the students to take some time off to recollect themselves, and give those that participated in the fights to recover from their injuries.

Though Reina had other ideas, as she had decided to use this time off to spend it with a certain someone she had in mind as well as talk to him about a certain something. She had on her Cheshire Cat hoodie along with a black turtleneck and a set of jeans, as she had sat awkwardly in the car of Shino and Ryuko. She fiddled with bag straps as Shino and her had been going over a couple of rules.

"Remember that we're going to pick you up before eleven, but if you decide to spend the night then let us know." Shino told her.

"And if you're going somewhere, you better let us know too!" Ryuko told her.

Reina groaned a little before she spoke up, "You know… You guys didn't have to drive me, I could've taken the subway like I normally do."

"Hey, after what happened in the festival, Aizawa told us not to take any chances!" Ryuko said, "What if a Villain were to come and try to take you, huh?"

"I can take care of myself!" She said.

"That's no excuse." Shino said, "Besides, you're still young, and not to mention a trainee. You wouldn't be able to do much anyway, not until you've earned your license. And that's not until the next few months."

Reina groaned again, this time, she ran a hand over her face, "... Me and my big mouth…"

It hadn't been long before they arrived at the destination, which had been the Bakugou household. She stepped out of the car, taking the bag along with her.

"Have a good time, Reina-chan." Shino said, "Don't hesitate to call us if there's any problems."

"Alright." She said.

She soon found herself gagging when Ryuko stuck herself out of the window and gave her a hug. "Ah, it's a shame that we'll only be here for a couple of more days!" She said overdramatically, "Don't stay long, alright Reina-chan!"

"Ryuko-chan, I can't breathe!" She groaned, as she struggled to get free, which she had been successful at. After giving one more wave, Shino and Ryuko drove off. She looked over to the house, as she couldn't help but admire the structure.

Despite her being there multiple times, she couldn't help but be in awe of it; she still found it hard to believe that a family of three had stayed in such a large estate, or at least what she considered large.

With a deep breath, she stepped forward to the front gate, opening it and approaching the front door, before giving the doorbell a ring. Just after she did, she heard voices just beyond the door.

"I'm coming, hold on a second!"

The door soon opened, revealing a man, who looked to be middle aged, as he had short brown hair, with mustache and glasses, wearing a brown shirt with a pair of green khakis.

"Oh, Masaru-san!" Reina said, surprised.

"Ah, Reina-chan!" Masaru said with a friendly smile, "It's so good to see you."

"I could say the same thing." She said with a smile, "When did you get back?"

"Just a few days actually." He replied, "I watch you on the television with my son. Congratulations on getting third place."

"Thank you, I didn't think I would make it so far." Reina said, "Is Kats--Bakugou-kun home by any chance?"

"Katsuki?" He said, "Well--"

"DDDIIIEEE!!" She soon heard Katsuki shout from up the stairs, "DIE YOU DAMN GERMS!!"

"KATSUKI!" Mitsuki soon shouted as she came into view, "DON'T WAKE UP IN THE AFTERNOON AND START YELLING!"

"Welp… That answers my question." Reina said awkwardly.

Mitsuki soon took notice of her at the door. "Oh, Reina-chan, hello!" She said, as she went over to her, giving her a hug, surprising her, "It's always so good to see you!"

Reina gagged a little as she said, "It's--Nice to see you too!"

"Well, what are you standing outside for? Come in!" Mitsuki said as she practically dragged into the house before Reina could answer her. She had been able to sleep her shoes off as she found herself in the living room.

"You're here to see Katsuki right?" Mitsuki said as she broke out of the hug, "Hang on just for one second."

Mitsuki soon raised her voice, though Reina remained unphased at this as she shouted, "HEY, KATSUKI! GET DRESSED AND GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE! REINA-CHAN'S HERE TO SEE YA!!"

"SHUT UP OLD HAG! I HEARD THE DOORBELL!" Katsuki shouted up the stairs, "I AIN'T DEAF, DAMN IT!"

"WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT YELLING WHEN THERE'S GUESTS OVER!?" Mitsuki shouted before she turned back to Reina, "Please, make yourself at home while I get you some tea."

"Oh no please, you don't have to--" Reina started to say, before she gave her a pat on the shoulder.

"Now, now, don't be like that." Mitsuki said, "I don't mind serving a beautiful guest like yourself."

Reina couldn't help but blush at this as she hid her face with her red hat on her head.

"Honey, you're embarrassing her." Masaru said.

"What? It's a compliment." Mitsuki said to her husband, "There's nothing wrong with that!"

They soon heard footsteps descending down the staircase; Reina looked and saw Katsuki, wearing a simple black tank top with a gray hoodie with a set of blue jeans. There eyes locked and it seemed as though time stopped for her.

"Hey." She soon greeted with a smile.

"... Hey." He said in his usual tone of voice (Though he wouldn't admit he was happy to see her), "What are you doing here?"

Reina shook her head a little, snapping herself out of her trance. "Well…" She said as she took her sketchbook out from the bag she had been holding, "... I drew a new picture in my sketchbook recently, and… I need someone to critique it."

Katsuki noticed the tone of her voice, and the look in her eyes. At this he seemed to have understood what she wanted to tell him. He only nodded before turning to his mother.

"Old Hag, we're gonna be up in my room." Katsuki said as he motioned Reina to follow, "Bring up snacks or something."

"You're just lucky I was gonna do that young man." Mitsuki said to him, putting her hands on her hips.

"Thanks for having me." Reina said as she bowed to them, "Sorry for intruding!"

With that she followed Katsuki up the stairs and towards his room down the hall, leaving the parents alone downstairs.

As calmly as she could, she told Katsuki about the last dream that she had, after her previous episode. He didn't ask any questions or interrupt her as she talked; he just sat on his bed as he listened to her tell her story about what she saw. She finally finished telling him as she showed him what she had drawn in the sketchbook; it had been the same picture she saw in her dream, as it had looked exactly like the photograph.

Katsuki looked at it, as if he had been studying it, taking in what she had told him. As he did this, Reina ate a couple of cookies that Mitsuki had been kind enough to provide.

"Alcina…" He said, "... You sure that was the name you saw?"

"Positive…" Reina told him, putting down the plate of snacks, "... I don't think it's a coincidence that the name appeared in my dream, and someone else knew that name in real life."

"Where did you even hear this name anyway?" He asked her.

Reina looked a little nervous, though quickly thought of an excuse, "I overheard Oda-san and Shimizu-sensei's conversations. They mentioned the name during their talks. They said that she used to work for UA and thought it was interesting!"

Katsuki looked suspicious though he merely shrugged it off, "Alright, calm down." He said, noticing that she looked nervous, "So… You got an idea on where the Wonderland Agency is?"

"I searched up the name last night." Reina explained, "I didn't get an exact address on where the Agency was, but based on what I found, it looks like it's somewhere in Hosu."

Katsuki nodded his head at this, "Can't say it's much to go on, but I guess it's a good place to start looking."

"You think so?"

"Of course. At least your dreams were finally able to show you something useful for once."

Reina chuckle slightly at this before she looked at the bandages on his arms and head, "How are you feeling by the way?"

"Better than before." Katsuki replied, "Don't worry about it."

"As always you're trying to act tough, huh?" She said amusingly, "You don't have to keep the act when I'm here you know."

"Who said it was an act!?" He couldn't help but yell.

Reina chuckled again, "You're super complex, Mr. Number One."

"Look who's talking, Lollipop Head!" He said, as he grabbed her and before giving her a noogie.

Reina laughed again as she started to struggle a little, as she had been practically kicking her legs. "Oh that's it!" She said successfully getting out of his grip, "Payback time!"

She playfully tackled him onto the bed, causing him to laugh. "Ha, who's the strongest now?!" She said.

"You're just asking for it!" He said before wrapping an arm around her waist, putting her under him and going to tickle her, though Reina started to block him and pretend to hit him.

"It's a rematch round in the 2nd year Sports Festival!" Reina said, pretending to be the announcer as she punched him lightly, though Katsuki blocked it, "Reina Nouki versus Katsuki Bakugou of class 1--OOF!"

Finally Katsuki had enough as he allowed his body to fall on top of hers, ceasing her movements.

"Ow…" She groaned as she moved her arms a little, "... Cheap shot…"

"You played dirty, so why not me?" Katsuki said, picking up his head.

"Very funny…" She said, looking at him.

It hadn't been long before the two of them realized the position they had been in; their faces had been close to one another as they both blushed. They both went to say something, but stopped themselves. Soon enough Katsuki rolled off of her, before sitting up on the bedside; Reina sat herself up but crossed her legs as she looked at her hands.

The two of them stayed silent as their faces still had been red like a pair of cherries.

Finally they both spoke.

"Hey I--"

"I want to--"

The two of them stopped when they both spoke at the same time; Reina immediately covered her mouth.

"I-I'm sorry… I didn't mean to interrupt!" She said.

"N-No!" Katsuki stammered, "No it's--!" He let out a sigh, as he ran his hand through his hair, "If you got something to say, than say it…!"

Reina took a deep breath as she soon replied, despite his back being to her, "... I just… Never got the chance… To say… Thank you…"

"You said that in the Sports Festival!" He told her.

"No, I mean---" She took a sharp inhale, "--I mean… Really thank you… For everything."

At this Katsuki froze, as he finally turned to her. "I honestly… Don't know what I would do without you… You've helped me more times than I could count, and… I'm really grateful to you for it."

"... Don't thank me, when I haven't done much for you…" He mumbled.

Reina shook her head, "That's not true… I probably would've backed out of the Sports Festival if you hadn't talked to me. In middle school… if you hadn't saved me, and started that fight, I would've gotten expelled and lost my chance in getting into UA. Like really, you've been a big help to me. Even when I was suffering, you were there for me… Despite the state you were in… Or even during our match, you still wanted to help me."

He just looked shocked as she still gave him a smile, "... Since the day I met you… Since the day I met them… My life changed for the better. It changed in a way, I didn't think it would be possible. Because of Izuku-kun, I have a calling to follow and pursue what I love. Because of Floyd-kun, I have the inspiration to become a Hero. And… Because of you… I can have courage, even when all hope seems gone…"

He couldn't help but blush and feel embarrassed by this comment; though his gaze soon softened as he stood up from the bed, which she couldn't help but worry.

"Katsuki-kun?" She asked.

"I… Want to give you something." He told her, "Give me a second."

Reina tilted her head, as he went over by his desk, opening the drawer before taking out what looked to be a black box. He soon sat beside her on the bed, bringing both of his legs onto the mattress.

"Here." He said, gently pushing the box onto her hands.

"What is it?" She asked curiously.

"Idiot." He replied, "You gotta open it to find out."

Reina looked at the box, before glancing at Katsuki again. All he had done was motion her to open it, which she find herself doing. She gently removed the lid to reveal what was inside, which she found shocking.

It was the gold medal. His gold medal.

"But… This is yours…" She said holding it back to him for him to take.

Katsuki stopped her, pushing it back towards her, "It isn't. It never was."

Reina looked surprised at this before Katsuki began to explain himself, "The Sports Festival was all about opportunity, for all of us to be recognized. To have a chance to pave the way to our future, to see the kind of Hero's that would scout us, and maybe take us into their agencies when we graduate. I wanted to be number one in the Sports Festival, more than anyone else. I worked my ass off to get to that point…"

She soon noticed his expression had changed as his eyes looked sad, "... But… Since the Inkhead's match—No… Since I let that Villain get away…And let her hurt you… Everything just went down the shiter before I knew what happened… Suddenly, I won in a way I didn't want… Because I didn't stop her, she got to him and did something messed up… And… Because I didn't reach you in time… She left a scar on you.."

She noticed his hand had started to shake, and noticed him bit his bottom lip. She realized he was preventing himself from crying. Placing the golden medal to the side, she went to place a hand on his shoulder to comfort him. Though it didn't seem to have helped.

"I took this chance away from you…" He said, his voice cracking a little, she heard the guilt in his voice, "... You don't deserve third place… You should be the one to take the gold home… Not me…"

Reina gasped lightly at this, as she sounded shocked. She saw him bring his hand to his face and rub his eyes a little.

"I really am pathetic am I?" He said, "I told myself I would protect you… I told YOU, I would protect you… And I couldn't even do that! She ended up shooting you, and you were almost taken! She traumatized you! What kind of a person am I, if I couldn't even save you?!"

"... I don't forgive you" Reina suddenly said softly.

Katsuki only flinched at this as he looked at her, though he kept his head down as he didn't want to see her tears.

"Wha—what…?" He said, stunned.

"I don't forgive you…" She repeated, "How can I… When it wasn't your fault…?"

He only looked confused by this, though he still did his best to wipe away the tears that escaped.

"Katsuki-kun…" She started to say, "... Floyd-kun and his family, told me about what you did. About you wanting to quit after you knocked me out. I honestly couldn't believe it myself… But I don't blame you for coming to that decision. How do you think I felt after the Obstacle Race? I thought about quitting too. But when you talked to me, you gave me strength to keep on moving forward. I know when you knocked me out you felt like you took something from me, but… the truth is you didn't."

"But you ended up in third place because of me!"

"I said at the beginning that I didn't care if I got the gold medal didn't I? I really meant what I said. All I wanted was to be recognized by the other Pro Heroes and prove something to them. And I did a pretty good job in that department despite all that happened. I know the decision you made was a hard one, but you should know I'm not mad about it… Because you saved my life."

Reina soon had a shy look in here eyes as she turned red again; she soon said shyly "And I want you to know… Despite what others might say… Despite the stories the media might try to make up… I want you to know… You're a Hero to me…"

Katsuki turned even redder, as he didn't know how to react; though he did the only thing that came to mind. Reina had been startled when he threw his arms around, caging. Her face heated up as her heart started to beat at an unattractive place he stayed just like this, putting his face between her neck and collarbone and she couldn't help but shiever a little.

"... It's happening again!?" She said in her head, as she felt her heart beat like a jackhammer, "... It's that feeling again…! What's it supposed to be? What am I supposed to do with it?"

Katsuki felt her body shiver, and because he was in close proximity, he felt the heart chest pounding; he knew it hadn't been an attack. He felt his own heart going the same rate, and thought of only one way to cope with it.

Though he had to admit… It was risky. But he wanted to go through with it anyway because it had been her.

"Reina…" He said softly, "... Would it be okay if I give you one more thing…?"

"Sure… What is it?" Reina asked as she sounded unsure herself.

"Before I give it to you..." He told her, "... I need you to close your eyes."

Reina looked confused by this sort of request, as she pushed herself out of his arms, just enough so she could see his face.

"Why?" She asked, looking a bit skeptical, "Your not gonna draw on my face, are you?"

Katsuki chuckled softly, before he looked nervous again, "No… I just… Need you to trust me on this… Can you do that?"

Reina was once more taken back by his words, but soon gave a warm smile before she replied, "I'll always trust you, Mr. Number One."

Katsuki only nodded before he told her again, "... Close your eyes."

This time Reina complied as she allowed her eyelids to fall gently over her odd colored orbs.

At that moment, Katsuki's heart began to beat faster as he mustered up the courage. Gently taking her into his arms again and caressing her cheek, he leaned forward a bit hesitantly till finally…

… His lips connected with hers; his eyes closed shut, as he relaxed before starting to move his lips against hers.

Her eyes shot wide open as she had been taken back by this action. She felt him tighten his grip a little before she felt his hand intertwine with her own, before her back hit the wall behind her, causing her to squeak a little. She felt him brush his tongue against her bottom lip, before he started to explore her mouth causing her to make an unexpected sound.

"Huh…? What is this…?"

She found herself shutting her eyes again as her cheeks turned red. To his surprise, she started responding to the kiss as she tried her best to copy his movements. Using her free arm, she put it around his neck to bring him closer instead of pushing him away.

"... That's strange… The feeling doesn't feel as bad anymore… I actually feel more alive… Is this really what it feels like?"

Katsuki soon pushed her arm to the side as he pulled back, leaving Reina in a daze as her drool ran down her chin; he kept a steady grip on her, as she slumped against the wall.

"Hey, Lollipop Head?" He said a little worried after catching his breath, "You still with me?"

Reina spoke up as best she could, as she fixed up her hat, seeing as how it was slanted a little before wiping her mouth, "That was… My first kiss…"

Katsuki looked embarrassed again as he looked off to the side, "Ye-Yeah… Mine too…"

Again, Reina had been shocked, as she regained herself and sat herself up. In middle school, despite his aggressive nature, she figured that one or two girls would jump at the chance to date him; she thought if he did, he would have experience.

Though needless to say, she was surprised.

"This is probably the part where you slap me or some shit like that…" He said, rubbing his neck.

"... Why would you say that?" She asked him curiously.

"...Because…" He started to explain, "... You probably hate it, and think it's awkward, right?"

Reina soon sat awkwardly as she started to play with her ponytail, as she looked away shyly, "Would it be weird to say… That I didn't actually hate it?"

Katsuki was dumbstruck at this, but he gave a rare smile, as he placed his fingers under her chin, gently turning her head towards him, "No…" He told her, "... It wouldn't be."

"Okay, good." She said relieved, before she twiddled her thumbs, "... Could you maybe… Kiss me again…?"

He put his arms back around her, this time just around her lower back as he gave a grin, "With pleasure."

The two of them found themselves leaning again, though just before they could kiss once more—-

"GOOD AFTERNOON MORIOH-CHO!!"

—The sounds of Floyd's voice rang through their ears as they froze just as they were centimeters apart.

"Was that—?" Reina said, completely shocked.

Katsuki didn't say anything as he got up from the bed, letting her go, and pulled the door wide open. Reina quickly followed him out the door as he stomped down the stairs aggressively.

She and her had been completely dumbfounded when she saw it had been Floyd's family as well as Izuku and his mother Inko had been entering the Bakugou household, with Mitsuki and Masaru welcoming them with open arms.

"WHAT THE FLYING HELL?!" Reina exclaimed.

"WHAT THE HELL ARE THESE EXTRAS DOING IN OUR HOUSE?!" Katsuki yelled looking at his parents.

"Oh hush up!" Mitsuki told him, raising her voice, "Josephine wanted to celebrate the results of the Sports Festival! Be grateful they're including you too!"

"LIKE I WOULD WANT TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY THESE LOSERS!!" He yelled, "AND YOU INVITED DEKU TOO?!"

"Katsuki, please, they're our guest!" Masaru said, "Don't insult them!"

"SHUT UP OLD MAN!!" He yelled at his father.

Floyd immediately charged at him at this and hit him with a fan he drew up. "Did you hear the term respect your mother and father pisshead!"

"SHUT IT, LIKE I WANT YOU TO PREACH IT TO ME!" He yelled as he grabbed Floyd by the neck of his shirt, "HIT ME AGAIN, AND I'LL KILL YOU!!"

"TRY ME BITCH!"

"Oh God, not again.." Reina said awkwardly.

Josephine soon gave Floyd a good slap on the head, "FLOYD NORMAN AIHARA, WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT LANGUAGE IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN!?" She yelled as she gestured to Hana and Eliot.

Floyd whimpered a little as he said, "But he started it.."

"NO EXCUSES!!" Josephine shouted, slapping him on the head again, making Floyd whimper like a puppy.

"Serves you right bro." Sachihiro said, "To be fair, you're the one that started it."

Floyd looked over to his brother as he said, "Shut it, emo kid.."

Izuku soon shook his head before going over to Reina, "Sorry, I meant to call you earlier but they wanted it to be a surprise for you and Kaa-chan." He told her.

"How did they even know I was here?" She asked Izuku as she had still in shock.

Izuku didn't answer as he had only given her a look at this, she immediately understood.

"Oda?"

"Oda."

Just as this had been said, Oda gave Reina a good slap on the shoulder, after he sauntered over to her, paralyzing her a bit.

He said with a grin, "It's been too long, Reina!"

"What are you talking about, we only saw each other a couple of days a--Gack!" Reina started to say before she started to choke, due to the fact that Oda had been hugging her too hard.

Oda said as he had a grin, though the tone of his voice had been different as he sounded to be angry, "Nonsense! I'm just glad to see you ya know?"

"Um, Oda-san?" Inko said a bit fearfully, "I think Reina-chan's face is changing color!"

Oda looked to her reassuringly, "nonsense! She's fine!

Reina suddenly went limp as she slumped over in Oda's arms, with swirls in her eyes.

"REINA-CHAN!!" Izuku and Inko exclaimed.

"Oh…" Oda said awkwardly, "... Whoops."

"THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY!?" Josephine, Joji and Mitsuki exclaimed.

Floyd shouted at his grandfather, "Grandpa! Look what you did!"

"OH MY GOD! HE KILLED REINA-NEECHAN!" Eliot shouted.

"YOU BASTARD!" Hana yelled, causing Joji to gasp.

"Hana! Eliot! Language!" Joji said, giving them a smack.

"Oh good, now Reina's been choked out again…" Sachihiro said.

Oda quickly said nervously as he tried to reassure everyone "Don't worry. I'm sure it'll be okay."

"Much darkness… Such wow…" Reina groaned.

"OH NO, NOT AGAIN!!" Izuku exclaimed.

"Oh my gosh!" Hana said, "We're losing her!"

"QUICK CPR!" Floyd exclaimed as he went to grab Reina.

"HEY! DON'T PULL HER LIKE THAT HALF-BREED!" Katsuki yelled, grabbing her other arm.

"SAME TO YOU PISS FOR BRAINS!" Floyd shouted as he tugged on her.

"GUYS, STOP! YOU'RE GONNA PULL HER ARMS OFF!!" Izuku shouted as he started to get in between them as he tried to get Reina away from them. The family had watched as they couldn't help but laugh at how silly they looked.

"Well they certainly have a lot of energy as usual!" Mitsuki said with a smile.

"It's nice to see the four of them get along so well." Inko said.

Aaron soon remembered something, "Oh, mom, dad, before I forget, I got something I gotta tell."

Josephine and Joji looked at their son. "It's not something weird is it?" Josephine asked him.

"Did you get a girlfriend?" Joji asked.

Lena soon asked him, "Are you finally leaving Japan?"

Aaron soon replied while giving his sister a pat on the shoulder, "Nope! Let's just say I'll be working alongside you from here on at UA!"

At this everyone looked shocked, especially Lena as her jaw practically dropped to the floor.

"WHAT!?" Katsuki, Izuku and Floyd exclaimed.

Lena soon shouted, "NO FRICKING WAY!"

Reina, though still in a daze from the hug couldn't help but have a thought in her head, "...No doubt about… This year's Sports Festival… Has really been eventful and albeit surprising…"