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[ closed ] Stop wishing

Who ⬤ Katsuki & Izuku
What ⬤ Tanabata ~~Date~~
When ⬤ Event!
Where ⬤ Sai no Kawara
Content Warnings ⬤ Language, TBD

[ Just like he said he would, Katsuki swings around Izuku's place to pick the fucker up. The nerd had even went on about wearing yukata and taking pictures. All of that nonsense that Katsuki is sort of accustomed to when it comes to this particular teenage nuisance. So, in spirit of that, he's definitely picked out something to wear despite the fact that, well, he'd be find just wearing his usual black on black attire.

But Katsuki is ever a perfectionist. So when someone sets expectations, he is going to go above and beyond to meet them or exceed them. Shouldn't be too hard since this is Izuku. But then when the damn nerd comes out - ]

The hell you wearing that for?

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[It is something. Everything is something- Izuku barely knows what to do with himself the moment that Katsuki takes his hand. The slight warmth from their palms touching makes Izuku's heart skip a beat. He feels kind of silly and stupid so for a moment all he can do is follow Katsuki like a awe-struck puppy.

He just doesn't understand how they got here. How Izuku's blurted out little confession got them to this place. He figures, or hopes, that somewhere along the way they've always been drawn together. Even if Izuku falters on where that line blurred. Doesn't really know what Katsuki is thinking or how he's feeling. Now he feels like he's just trying to keep up and not trip and fall.]

The goldfish? It's been a while since I've played a game like that too...!

[Seeing the stand it does seem like its one of calmer games to play. Taking some patience and time to scoop up the fish gently. A quieter space for the introvert that is Katsuki too.]

[ Honestly... is that really too different than when they had been kids? Izuku haplessly toddling off after Katsuki. Lately Bakugou feels as though it's been the other way around. That it's been that way for quite some time, really.

It probably will seem a little odd. Katsuki hasn't rightfully responded to Izuku's confession. He just asked the nerd out on this date and is kind of hoping that his feelings on the matter become clear? Because he doesn't do anything that he, ultimately, doesn't want to do. meaning if he's here with Izuku in this capacity then that means he wants to keep doing this. ]

Do you remember what happen the last time we went?

[ Katsuki wasn't patient enough to catch anything, really. Too impatient. It ended with a lot of busted nets. ]

You kept cheering me on.

[If only Katsuki would talk to him like normal instead of expecting Izuku to always read between the lines but... He supposed Katsuki will never change in that regard. Even if it makes Izuku feel anxious now. He does his best, though.

He swallows a little at the question. Bringing up old memories always makes Izuku feel fond and a little sad at the same time.]

You were trying so hard, but you only caught a few.

[But then he laughs softly.]

I think that might happen again today, Kacchan. If you're not patient with the fish and gentle with the nets.

Edited 2022-08-27 19:43 (UTC)

...Are you sayin' I ain't gonna be patient and gentle?

[ Careful Izuku. There's a warning in that tone. A warning that this is starting to feel more and more like a challenge. But then again, that's kind of how they operate, isn't it? Even on a date, they have to push one another just a little bit. They have to still somehow make something of a game of everything. ]

I'll show you. OI OLD MAN!

[ Bakugou is talking to the attendant for the game. The guy narrows his eyes, apparently not appreciating the blonde's approach. ]

[Izuku jolts even if he's more than used to Katsuki responding to him like that. There's a small spark in him curious enough to know if Katsuki can actually do a better job of the goldfish scooping if he really puts in that patience and gentleness. Can he do it?]

I'm- I'm curious to see if you can, Kacchan.

[There is that thinly veiled challenge in Izuku's soft voice, yep. The old man who is attending the stand continues to frown but he does pass the boys a few handfuls of paper scoops.]

I ain't the same impatient brat that I was, you know.

[ Well, he is in some ways. Not so much in others anymore. Katsuki is only loud to mask his own emotions anymore. His default is quiet and contemplative. That's actually a pretty far cry from when they had been kids.

Once they get to the stall, he's already demanding that they be given nets. The attendant is put out, yeah, but also handing them all paper scoops and explaining the rules. Not that they actually need them to be explained but... Rules are rules.

By now Katsuki has to let go of Izuku's hand, but he's picking out a spot next to the pool. ]

Ready?

No, Kacchan. You've changed a lot lately.

[Izuku says that with a smile on his face. Noting that he really isn't the impatient person he used to be anymore. He isn't a lot of the things he used to be anymore. It's made Izuku feel closer to him and a little overly hopeful.

But now it's time to play the goldfish game. Izuku nods to the blond and on the count of three, they'll have to gently and carefully scoop up as many little goldfish as possible! Izuku starts! And is very gentle in how he does it because more than a game these are living creatures!]

It's all about not scaring the fish away with the scoop...! Letting the fish come into it naturally! But also not taking so long that the scoop starts to weaken...

[ He wants to quip back that it hasn't just been lately. Instead he just huffs. ]

Let me focus on the fish.

[ Don't backseat fish Izuku! You have your own nets. So you need to use them. These are Katsuki's!

He's going to be somewhat patient. The blonde takes the advice anyway, even if it is unnecessary commentary from the peanut gallery. Eventually one does swim upon the net, but Katuki's a little too fast to yank it up and - ]

[ The net rips. Just straight up splits in half and the fish? It flops back into the water.

Free to swim around for another few hours, apparently. ]

Fuck!

[Well, maybe some things still don't change. Izuku sweatdrops as Katsuki dismisses his help and he watches the blond try but ultimately fail the first scoop. He can't help but let out a small laugh at that- knowing better than to offer his help again. Katsuki will probably figure it out? Right?]

Keep trying, Kacchan!

[Cheering him on just like he would! Meanwhile, Izuku is going for his own little scooping and he manages two in one net. Into his little bucket.]

[ That's when he decides to look over to see how Izuku is doing. Because is he really going to lose to this guy twice? Back to back? If that's not a blow to his ego, right?

And wouldn't you know it... There's not one fish there but - ]

Two!?

Eh?!

[Izuku jolts, looking at Katsuki and flustering.]

It was just- just luck!

I wanna know how you're getting so damn lucky on this date. The hell, Izuku...

[ Augh! How can he get shitty revenge if the nerd keeps beating him out!?

BUT FINE. He's going to turn his attention back to the fish. ]

[He called it a date out loud..............]

B-beginner's ... luck?

[A stupidly stammered response...]

[ Nope. Shh. Concentrating. Katsuki is so damn determined to catch one of these stupid fish. The blonde doesn't even move. Barely even breathes. Tunes out everything.

He's taking it seriously. As seriously as any of his heroics courses. ]

[Whenever Katsuki is silent like that Izuku knows that things are getting serious. It's always a little scary when he's so quiet and focused. Izuku almost wants to say something just to fill the air space because he usually can't deal with silence like that.

But he tries his best to watch Katsuki while silently cheering him on... Go, Kacchan, go. He can do it!]

[ This time when a fish swims below his net, Katsuki is careful. He's slow but precise in his movements.

And bam! Katsuki is cackling even as he draws the thing out. Full out laughing. Because it's not really two fish like Izuku.

BUT IT'S LITERALLY ONE OF THE BIGGEST GOLDFISH IN THE FAKE ASS POND. ]

AHAHAHA! SUCK IT!

Eh-?!

[Oh- There it is! Izuku's eyes go wide in surprise and he cheers,]

Kacchan?! You did it! That fish...! It's huge!

[Is that the biggest one in the whole pond?!]

[ There's maybe one or two bigger, but this is definitely one of the best ones. Katsuki is absolutely thrilled as he slips the thing into the bucket. The attendant? Well they don't look too thrilled but whatever. There will be more people who are unable to get anything. ]

Hope ya got something to keep it in, Izuku.

[Never did he imagine that he would be getting pet goldfish today on his first date ever in his life.]

I think I can find something- ah! Can we keep them here while we see the rest of the festival?

[Would probably be safer than toting around fish in bags the whole time. The attendant nods.]

Just make sure you get something large enough, all right? It might be a dumb fish but it should at least have a good sized tank.

[ Don't let the fish die, Izuku! The blonde looks over at the attendant. They give each other a glare, but seem to come to an understanding. ]

What else do you want to do?

[Izuku is practically beaming as they finish up.]

It's not a dumb fish, Kacchan. Since you caught it I want to make sure it has the best life it can have. I'll have to look at getting everything I need.

[And this is how Izuku got a pet goldfish.

Now that it's all done Izuku straightens and smooths out a wrinkle in his yukata before he fidgets with his sleeve.]

It's getting late so... I think the fireworks might be starting soon. Can we find a good spot so we can watch them?

There's only one catch here, Izuku. You can't name it All Might or Toshinori or anything like that.

[ Because he knows that Deku 100% would. Absolutely. Their fish are going to be taken away, stashed until they are ready to leave and head back for the day.

Katsuki stands then, holding out his hand this time. ]

Fireworks, hah? Yeah, sure. Wanna get the best seats in the house if that's the case.

[Izuku give quite a frown at that, his cheeks puffing slightly as he looks down at his huge new fish.]

What's wrong with the name Toshinori...?

[Don't call him out like that he was totally going to give his massive super goldfish an All Might inspired name. Once he sets the fish aside for pick up later Izuku blinks at Katsuki and his cheeks warm.]

The best seats in the house... I think we'd have to find somewhere high up?

[Like a rooftop or something? But he shyly takes that offered hand...]

Because I know you.

[ Instead the nerd is probably going to give the fish a name from one of All Might's movesets. Augh.

Whatever. He's not going to think about that now. Instead he is going to take Izuku's hand and start walking. ]

If we're gonna go up high, then that's going to be on you. I can't propel myself up anything worth a shit now.

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