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They arrived on the island first thing in the morning. Finally, the day when they set their plan in motion was here. They sent one last text to confirm everyone had made it in and now all they had to do was show up.
The plan went like this. Every hero at the meeting would be arriving at the reception’s party red carpet with the pairing they had predetermined. Bakugo obviously called dibs on Kirishima, while Camie and Mina stayed together, but the rest were left to choose themselves.
Midoriya decided to go with Iida, Uraraka with Tsuyu, Kaminari with Shinsou, Jirou with Momo, and finally Sero with Todoroki. Their task? Have some kind of PDA to show. Hand holding or whatever they were comfortable with.
If they were asked about the weird pairings, especially those who were already in publicly known relationships like Midoriya, Uraraka, Iida, and Momo they were given the go-ahead to answer truthfully about their reason. This was a peaceful protest after all.
Now on the red carpet Sero and Todoroki were the first to arrive. Sero started with a simple hand on his waist as they posed for pictures by the media. As they started walking down the carpet, he interlaced his fingers with Todoroki’s.
“Cellophane! Shoto! Is this how you announce your relationship? How long have you been dating” They were bombarded with a bunch of similar questions before answering. “We’re not in a relationship yet, but, what’s so wrong about having a good-looking friend be your date?” Todoroki asked.
“Not so bad yourself pretty boy” Sero answered with a flirty smile noticing the ‘yet’ and then turned to the reporters. “We heard some people in the industry had some close-minded views on same-sex couples, so we decided to show our community they count on our support.”
Before they could ask any more questions, they kept walking into the hall the party was being held in.
After them, Midoriya, Iida, Jirou, Momo, Uraraka, and Tsuyu walked through giving the same answer as to why they were together for the night.
Kaminari and Shinsou were next and when asked Shinsou answered. “I’ve been out and proud as a pansexual since I can remember so I’m here to show support for my community but also to protest how agencies think they can have a say on our personal lives. Being a hero is a job. One we enjoy doing to help others, but they don’t get a say in who or how I date. “
“Exactly!” Kaminari added “And they definitely can’t threaten to punish us for our love life.” He continued with a shrug.
Meanwhile, Bakugo and Kirishima had just met up to make their way to the carpet. “Wow... Bakugo you look great.” He said with an awed expression looking him up and down in his burgundy suit with a white button-down that was unbuttoned at the top.
Bakugo shook his head to focus. Kirishima looked stunning in his navy-blue suit. “You too.” He said while his ears went pink. “You look really good.” Kirishima had a beaming smile as he motioned for them to start walking towards the carpet.
They were about to arrive when Bakugo called the redhead’s attention. “Remember when I said we’d talk after this was all over?” Kirishima hummed at him as he nodded.
“I meant it, but I just want to let you know beforehand that I everything I’m about to say to reporters is true.” Kirishima tilted his head at him looking like a confused puppy before Bakugo interlaced their fingers and got them to the carpet.
As they stopped for pictures Bakugo wrapped his arm around Kirishima’s waist as Kirishima leaned into the touch. Then it was Kirishima who interlaced their fingers as they went to the area where reports could reach to ask questions.
“Dynamight! Red Riot! Are you also a part of this protest the other heroes are joining? Are you dating? Can you tell us more about what moved you all to do this?” Reporters bombarded them with questions.
Bakugo raised his hand to silence them before answering. “Tonight’s protest was planned to call out not only the injustice but also the danger of discrimination. Sadly, the agency I work for with Illus-o-Camie and Pinky is the one we’re calling out. Heroes were threatened with suspension because apparently being gay doesn’t uphold the ‘hero image’ they want at the agency. Taking good heroes off the streets because of intolerant and frankly outdated opinions is irresponsible and dangerous so we decided we’re having none of it.” He looked lovingly at Kirishima. “So, if I also get suspended for being here tonight with the love of my life then so be it. I’ll give them hell before I let them dictate who and how I can love” He shrugged.
Kirishima’s eyes watered a bit as he squeezed Bakugo’s hand with a smile so big it would probably hurt his cheeks later. “Even though we don’t all work for that same agency we decided to come together to protest it. The Hero Commission was also informed of the situation since it does go against their regulations. Now if you’ll excuse us, I’d love to have a great night with this handsome man. Come on, babe.”
Bakugo could only laugh as he was pulled into the hall and then into a more secluded corner. “I’d ask you if you meant it, but you had already warned me. Bakugo, you have no idea how happy I am right now.” Kirishima said as he pulled him into a bone-crushing hug.
“Katsuki, call me Katsuki. Sorry it took so long to admit it, Ei.” He answered as he held him just as tight. Once they separated Kirishima cupped his cheeks looking at his eyes as if memorizing every detail. They had started to lean in when Camie and Mina came behind them.
“Took you idiots long enough,” Camie said with a knowing smirk. “Oh, for fucks sake,” Bakugo grumbled as he let his forehead rest on Kirishima’s shoulder. His first kiss with Kirishima was again interrupted.
“You’ll have time to make out later. Right now, I want a hug. The owner of our agency called and apologized on behalf of the agency. Apparently, it wasn’t a group decision but a specific higher-up who went behind the scenes to mess things up. They want us to come in later to give them the details as evidence for that person’s termination of employment.”
“I’m so glad everything worked out!” Kirishima hugged her as he congratulated them. “We owe you both big time,” Camie said as she knocked Bakugo’s shoulder. “Nah, everything happened the way it needed to.” He said looking at Kirishima with the softest expression.
Midoriya came to them “Congrats on a job well done. Now come on, the ceremony is about to start.” They all listened to the welcoming speech and the rest of the ceremony. After it was done, they would have music to just let everyone enjoy the party.
People were dancing and having a great time including them as a friend group. When a slower song came around, Kirishima asked while bending down with a hand on his chest. “May I have this dance, my good sir?”
Bakugo could only smile as he shook his head at his antics. He gave him his hand and was led to the middle of the dance floor. Kirishima grabbed one hand as he put his hand on Bakugo’s waist.
Bakugo put his hand on Kirishima’s shoulder as they got closer and shifted softly with the music.
“I forgot to say this earlier but for the record, I love you too. I’ve loved you for a long time.” Kirishima whispered in his ear. Bakugo backed up a bit to look into Kirishima’s eyes. “Good”, he said with a smile.
“I can finally be yours and you can be mine.” Bakugo continued as their noses touched.
“I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Finally, after two failed attempts, they kissed. Bakugo cupped Kirishima’s face as his lips brushed softly against his partner’s smooth lips. Kirishima’s hold on his waist tightened, as he turned his head a bit deepening the kiss.
Suddenly a round of cheers and whistles surrounded them. They slowly backed away from each other as they smiled while still pecking each other’s lips one more time before turning to their friends.
They had taken their sweet time, but everything had happened as it should have. They were together, their careers were at an all-time high, and their friends were there to support them. They couldn’t ask for anything else.