Chapter 10

Shoto awoke to the sun filtering through the blinds directly into his eyes, causing him to wince. He sat up slowly and looked down to see Katsuki resting on the futon intended originally for himself. The sun's rays landed upon Katsuki's face, making his skin glow softly. His blonde spiky locks fell gently against his head and his blonde eyelashes cast slight shadows against his cheeks.

This was the calmest Shoto had ever seen Katsuki. Curled into a fetal position with his blanket pulled tightly to his chest, with his eyes rested, his brows at neutral, and a slight frown on his face. Shoto never really thought about it, but Katsuki would definitely be the hottest guy at school if he didn't constantly make exaggerated facial expressions (and scream at everybody).

Shoto leaned to his side, his left arm supporting his form, and poked Katsuki's cheek with his index finger. This was probably the worst way he could've chosen to wake the sleeping bear, yet he couldn't help himself. Katsuki's skin just looked so soft.

As Shoto moved his hand away to prop himself up, Katsuki spoke, which in truth slightly started him.

"Th'fuck d'ya think you're doing?" Katsuki's voice was much deeper than it usually was. He kind of sounded like that (super hot) English voice actor, Jonah Scott. Shoto assumed this change was what they call a 'morning voice'.

"Waking you up," Shoto replied nonchalantly.

"What makes you think I wanted you to wake me up?" Katsuki replied, opening his eyes slightly and glaring up at Shoto from where he lay.

"The entire class knows how strict your sleep schedule is, so I figured you'd appreciate me helping you maintain it."

"I don't need your help for anything, got that?" The blonde stated coldly in response.

Shoto nodded and stood up, stepping over Katsuki before heading to the bathroom- only to turn around and head right back to the bedroom. There were two problems. One of them being he doesn't know where the bathroom is.

"Katsuki, do you have a brand new toothbrush I can use? All my stuff is still in the dorms." Shoto assumed this question would also lead Katsuki to indirectly lead him to the location of the bathroom. He assumed correctly.

Katsuki groaned in response before throwing off his covers and angrily walking out the door. Shoto followed behind, studying the hunched-over and half-awake man as he scratched his lower back, walking into the bathroom.

He watched as Katsuki squatted, opened the cabinet under the sink, and pulled out one of the cheap single toothbrushes and travel toothpaste capsules you get from the dentist. Without standing or looking over to Shoto, he harshly handed the items to him.

Shoto studied the bathroom. It had dual sinks, a single tall connected mirror for each, a toilet and bidet, and a bath with a shower head and side drain for washing your hair. It was an incredibly standard bathroom.

Katsuki walked to the far sink and started brushing his teeth, only to pause and side-stare at Shoto.

"You gonna start brushing your teeth, or what?" Katsuki asked. Shoto had been staring for too long.

"... Ah, yes," Shoto answered momentarily, opening the toothbrush and peeling the foil seal from the toothpaste.

They brushed their teeth and spat in unison, proceeding to floss. Katsuki grabbed Shoto a mini cup for him to gargle the mouthwash with.

Katsuki picked out a large All-Might T-Shirt and sweats for Shoto to wear. He claimed 'Deku' bought him the shirt for his birthday last April and he's never worn it.

They took turns getting dressed before heading down the stairs. Katsuki was wearing a black "Maximum the Hormone" shirt along with split black and orange sweats.

As they made their way downstairs, Shoto was surprised to see Mrs. Bakugou making breakfast as it was a business day.

"Well, g'morning sleepy heads!" She commented chipperly.

"Ohiyo, Ma'am," Shoto replied, nodding his head slightly. Katsuki's only response to his mother was a groan.

Shoto and Katsuki sat next to each on the kitchen island which was parallel to where Mrs. Bakugou was cooking.

She placed a small bowl of miso soup, rice, a small plate with a cut of salmon, and various other side dishes in front of both of them.

"So… when did you each start to form a crush on one another? I'm curious." She asked, leaning into the counter with her elbows on the marble countertop and her jaw in her palms with a smile.