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Izuku looked around as he took his seat in the first class of the day. Everyone was there like usual, everyone except Kacchan. The green-eyed teens brows furrowed in confusion; it wasn’t like the fiery blonde to be late to class. There was quiet murmuring going on, but everyone hushed as Aizawa entered the room.
Their sensei cleared his throat, ensuring that he had the whole classes attention before speaking.
“You may notice that one of your number is missing.”
A few people looked around at that.
“Bakugou has been transferred to Class 2B. He will be living in their dorm and taking classes with them for the next few months, before returning back to class 2A. This was decided due to Bakugou’s particular quirk and the type of training that would most benefit him.”
There was a shocked silence. The only person who didn’t look surprised was Kirishima, and Izuku supposed that Bakugou had already filled him in.
“A few months break from that nut job, great” Mineta said with a laugh. A few others chuckling along.
“However, will I cope with not being insulted a dozen times a day” Mina said dryly.
“Hey” Kirishima said with a frown. “Bakugou’s not that bad.”
“That’s because you’re the only one he likes!”
Denki shrugged. “We’ll still see him around, it’s not like he’s gone far.” A wicked grin suddenly lit the teens face. “Oh, poor 2B, they won’t know what hit them! They’ll be begging us to take him back before a week is over, mark my words!”
“I doubt they’ll even last a week, before they try to drag Bakugou back!” Momo said with a chuckle.
“Care to make things interesting?” Denki asked with a waggle of his eyebrows. And before Izuku knew what was happening, bets were being place and money was being passed around.
“Enough” Aizawa said firmly, eyeing the class with an impassive look before launching into that day’s lesson.
Meanwhile class 2B were sitting in their own shocked silence as Kan explained that none other than Bakugo Katsuki would be transferring into their class for the next few months, at least.
A shiver ran through the class, they all knew how volatile Bakugo could be and had heard endless complaining from 2A about the blonde’s behaviour, this was going to be a long few months.
The door swung open and Bakugou stomped in, a scowl firmly in place. He didn’t say anything, just took a seat and pulled out a notebook.
A few people exchanged glances surprised at the anti-climatic arrival of their newest classmate. There was no yelling, no swearing, no explosions going off, how strange. No one was game to talk to Bakugou as they filed out of the classroom and on to the next at the end of the lesson, the blonde didn’t seem to mind, not bothering to try to talk to anyone else either.
At lunch he left to go and sit with Kirishima like usual.
“Well, that wasn’t what I expected” Shiozaki whispered.
The rest of the table shook their heads, but at that moment they heard yelling coming from class 2A’s table and saw Bakugou storming off in a huff.
“Looks like we spoke too soon.”
When 2B entered the training gym, they weren’t surprised to find Bakugou already there and warming up.
“Alright, pair up!” Kan shouted. “Hand to hand combat today.”
Everyone moved quickly, wanting to pair up with Bakugou, the teen was a vicious fighter and posed a new challenge for the class.
Tsuburaba got to Bakugou first, “Want to pair up?” he asked with a smirk.
Bakugou just rolled his eyes, “whatever.” Without another word the blonde threw himself at his new opponent. A chance to fight against someone new sent a thrill racing down his spine.
He tackled Tsuburaba to the ground and tried to twist him into a headlock, but the other teen was too quick, twisting away and landing a solid kick to Bakugou’s back, sending him flying into the mat. Bakugou launched himself back into the air and spun to grin at his opponent.
“Is that all you’ve got?” He goaded but Tsuburaba just grinned back, swinging his leg out and bringing his hand around in a vicious punch that Bakugou managed to dodge. They fought on until eventually he had Tsuburaba pinned to the mat, his arm locked around his throat.
They both climbed gingerly to their feet.
“Good one” Tsuburaba said with a grin.
“Would’ve been fucking better if you knew how to keep your left side guarded!”
Tsuburaba blinked, running his hand down his aching left side. He was definitely going to be bruised tomorrow.
“What?” he said stupidly, causing Bakugou to roll his eyes.
“You’re too stupid to properly guard your left side! Leaves you open to attack.” Bakugou growled, he hated having to repeat himself. A few people who had finished their own fights stopped to listen to the conversation.
Tsuburaba didn’t seemed perturbed by Bakugou’s harsh way of talking, taking the advice on board.
“Thanks, man. Any chance you wanna do some extra training to help me work on it?”
“Tch, fine. But you better keep up, I’m not wasting my time!”
Tsuburaba just grinned at that. “I will.”
Most of the class had gathered around by this stage.
“What is that smell?” Yanagi said as she wiped a towel over her sweaty face.
“Smells amazing” Tetsutetsu chimed in.
Nearly the whole class stared as a soft blush dusted Bakugou’s cheeks.
“It’s my quirk, I can’t help it” he said gruffly. When the rest of the class just continued to stare, he reluctantly explained further. “My skin gets coated in nitro-glycerine, especially when I sweat it gives off a sweet smell.”
Tetsutetsu eyed the explosive blonde, taking in the flushed cheeks and sweat running down his face, he smelt amazing.
Yanagi leaned in and took a big sniff.
“Don’t fucking sniff me!” Bakugou yelled. “That’s fucking weird!”
Yanagi lifted her hands in a placating manner. “Sorry.”
Bakugou just rolled his eyes, pushing past everyone and making for the showers.
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As Bakugou settled into his new room that night, he thought back over the day. He thought it had gone relatively well. A bit of yelling and swearing but no explosions, so far, he had found the students in 2B less annoying than he had expected. Aizawa and Kan had made it very clear that if he carried on, he would be moved back to class 2A. Bakugou didn’t want that. He wanted a chance to test himself against some new opponents. How was he supposed to be the best if he only trained with the same people all the time? Contrary to some of the shit he had spouted in the past he knew that class 2B had some very strong fighters. Most of them didn’t seem too bad either. No one had incessantly questioned him or tried to touch him in any way. Overall, it was one of Bakugou’s better days at UA. It was strange sleeping in a different dorm. He had brought all his personal items over that morning, with the help of Kirishima. But still, he missed knowing the red head was sleeping just next door.
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Bakugou’s alarm woke him early the next morning and he got up and went for his usual early morning run. When he returned, he found that most of the kitchen and dining areas were full of people organising and eating breakfast. A few people called out good morning and he nodded back before heading off for a quick shower. As he was making his way back towards the kitchen dressed and ready for the day Tetsutetsu emerged from his room. The other teen still looked mostly asleep, shoulders slumped and eyes lidded. The silver haired teen didn’t even seem to notice Bakugou as he collapsed in a heap at the table, head immediately going down to rest on his arms as his eyes slid shut again. No one commented so Bakugou figured that this must be a pretty regular occurrence.
Bakugou watched Tetsutetsu out of the corner of his eye as he whipped up a banana smoothie for his breakfast and because the other didn’t seem like he was going to eat anything he added enough to make two.
He gave the broad shoulders a firm shake, fighting back a grin as Tetsutetsu opened a bleary eye, he was clearly not a morning person. He sat up straighter, however, when he saw it was Bakugou standing in front of him.
The blonde didn’t say anything as he sat the banana smoothie down in front of him. He had purposefully put it into a drink bottle in case the other was too out of it to finish it before they had to leave for class. Before turning on his heel to walk away, drinking down his own smoothie.
Tetsutetsu hesitantly picked up the bottle, Bakugou wouldn’t try to poison him or anything, right? Kirishima vouched for him, so he must be alright. He brought the bottle to his lips and took a small sip, an explosion of banana, honey and almond hitting his tongue. His eyes popped open, and he took a long strong pull, it tasted delicious! He shook his head, awareness slowly returning, it always took him a while to get going in the mornings.
He glanced around and found Bakugou sitting on the lounge, drinking his own smoothie.
“Thank you Bakugou, this tastes amazing!”
“Of course, it does, I made it!” The blonde scoffed but Tetsutetsu could tell that the other was pleased. Now more awake he looked around to find that the room was mostly empty, Monoma gave him a cheeky grin and a wink as he glanced at Bakugou.
“Did you want to walk to class with us Bakugou?” Monoma asked as he stood from the table to grab his things.
Bakugou nodded getting his own things and rinsing his bottle in the sink. Tetsutetsu rushed to catch up. Maybe it wouldn’t be too bad having Bakugou in their class for a few months after all.
The three of them walked to class, Monoma and Tetsutetsu talking and joking around while Bakugou walked quietly beside them. Out of no where Denki appeared, throwing an arm around Bakugou and pulling him in close.
“Hey, Bakugou!” the blonde yelled.
Tetsutetsu and Monoma noticed how the other tensed at the unexpected appearance of his friend.
“Get the fuck off me, dunce face!!” Bakugou yelled, shoving Denki so hard he toppled over.
“Hey chill man, I just wanted to come and say hi, though I won’t lie and tell you I’ve missed you” Denki joked with a laugh. He gave Bakugou’s hair a ruffle causing the feisty blonde to pull away with a growl.
“I’ll see you around Bakugou!” Denki laughed again before running off.
“Fucking extra” Bakugou grumbled, reaching up to run his fingers through his hair.
Tetsutetsu and Monoma shared a look but didn’t comment. The next few months were sure to be interesting.