Chapter Text
Kacchan ---> Deku
Kacchan: i still cant believe youre making me do this
Deku: what, have a birthday party?
Deku: or share that birthday party?
Kacchan: both, but mostly the second one
Kacchan: if youre making me have a fucking party, don't bring him into it
Deku: i know, but this day was the day that worked best for aizawa and yamada
Deku: and obviously they need to be there when Shouto moves in
Deku: so he has to move in today
Deku: i am sorry that its on your birthday :/
Kacchan: yeah yeah, whatever
Kacchan: i don't actually give a shit
Kacchan: i don't even need a fucking party, im not a kid
Deku: ...sure, kacchan
Deku: ill overlook the fact that I know you love being the center of attention and more specifically love birthday parties just for this one occasion
Deku: that's your present
Kacchan: better not be my only present, nerd
Deku: you wont know unless you come to the party, now will you?
Deku: now go hang out with your boyfriend, i have to help set up
Practically Sunshine Brother ---> Practically Farm Fresh Brother
Practically Sunshine Brother: Did you get it yet?
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: im on my way now
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: katsuki is gonna love it
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: so much that he’ll overlook that its kind of a joint present
Practically Sunshine Brother: this was a perfect idea, midoriya
Practically Sunshine Brother: personally im just happy that aizawa was on board with it
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: same
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: oh my god kirishima
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: thebestbirthdaypresent.jpg
Practically Sunshine Brother: oh he’s gonna love it
Practically Sunshine Brother: shit he’s here now, i gotta go
Practically Sunshine Brother: lemme know if you need any help!!!
This house is a FUCKING NIGHTMARE
Shin-son added Todoroki to the chat
Shin-son changed Todoroki ’s nickname to Todoro-kid
Shin-son: there we go
Shin-son: officially a part of the family now
Shin-son: i also considered Todoro-kin but i think i made the right choice
Shin-son: oh shit theres also Todo-bro-ki
Shin-son: theres so many good options
Shin-son: which one do you like
Shin-son: todoroki?
Todoro-kid: i
Todoro-kid: i love it
Todoro-kid: thank you
Shin-son: no problem, dude
Shin-son: are you excited for today?
Todoro-kid: I’m still really overwhelmed by the past few days but,,,,yeah i am
Todoro-kid: overwhelmed in a good way though
Shin-son: honestly? Can relate
Shin-son: obviously not as much, but the whirlwind has made its mark on me too
Shin-son: shit i really am melodramatic arent i
Shin-son: anyway, yeah. Its been hectic
Shin-son: but also,,,,,,nice?
Todoro-kid: its been really nice
Todoro-kid: especially, uh, having this
Todoro-kid: yknow
Shin-son: i get it
Shin-son: gee todoroki, how come you get to trade one dad for two?
Todoro-kid: universe finally decided to give me something good i guess
Todoro-kid: last time that happened was when i met izuku
dadzawa: shit
dadzawa: i just realized
dadzawa: this entire family is gay as fuck
Shin-son: the whole class is gay as fuck, dad, this family isnt special
dadzawa: yeah i guess. But hizashi and i make it extra gay because we’re pros
Yama-dad: pro gays?
Shin-son: yes
Yama-dad: oh, shouta, is the house almost ready?
dadzawa : yeah, we’re almost done here
dadzawa: are you sure you’re ready to move in so soon?
Todoro-kid: yes
Todoro-kid: i mean, I’ll still be living in the dorms for a few months
Todoro-kid: but yes, I want to move in now
Todoro-kid: ...if that's still alright
dadzawa: course it is, kid
dadzawa: its your house now too
dadzawa: and we’re happy to have you
Yama-dad: shouta??? Is that genuine affection towards one of our children???? This truly is a special day <3
Shin-son: Todoroki i cant believe youve managed to make him emotional before youve even moved in
Shin-son: i think this is a new record for how fast the Emotional Father showed up
Shin-son: @Yama-dad was he like this when you guys adopted me? I cant remember
Yama-dad: oh he was a mess when we adopted you, hitoshi
Yama-dad: you kept trying to grab his scarves and every time you did he almost cried
Shin-son: i cannot believe that Aizawa Shouta, pro hero Eraserhead, loves his family so Got Damn Much
dadzawa: if i wasnt so fucking focused on making this the best damn party Shouto’s ever had, you’d be grounded faster than you could set off your quirk
Todoro-kid: wow
Todoro-kid: this chat name is very accurate
Shin-son: yeah
Shin-son: you grow to love it, though
Todoro-kid: ...I already do
Grape Free Zone
Uwuraka: is it almost party time???
Boneless Broccoli: we’re setting up the last banner and then yeah!! So you guys can start coming on over if you all are ready!!
Hard Knock Life: i am so excited!!!
Hard Knock Life: katsuki get downstairs, we gotta go!!!!
Bakugay: holy shit i can feel you vibrating from my room calm down
Hard Knock Life: no!
Hard Knock Life: this is your birthday and its todoroki’s Moving Into A New Home Day!!!!! How can i not be excited!!!!
Fuck you 2, Electric Boogaloo: i am so ready for a party yall
Fuck you 2, Electric Boogaloo: it feels like its been ages since we’ve had a birthday in this class
Sero-tonin: this party is gonna be great!!
Uwuraka: and theyre sure its safe to have the party in their home? It hasnt been that long since the trial
Check these bags: its fine, uraraka
Check these bags: no one really knows where we live, and both of them are good at making sure it stays that way
Uwuraka: ok, that makes me feel a little better.
Deku ---> Kacchan
Deku: are you and kirishima on your way?
Kacchan: yeah, along with literally every other one of these chucklefucks
Kacchan: did no one ever teach them the meaning of the word ‘subtlety’
Deku: ...are you really one to talk about being subtle
Kacchan: stfu
Kacchan: at least i don't shatter my bones with a punch
Deku: at least I don't accidentally set my bed on fire
Kacchan: that was ONE TIME FUCK OFF
Deku: :/
Kacchan: it is my fucking birthday
Deku: fuck
Deku: youre right
Deku: actually we never set a rule that i cant make fun of you on your birthday
Deku: sooooo
Kacchan: anyone who calls you an ‘angel’ has clearly never actually talked to you
Kacchan: fuck you
Deku: :3
Kacchan: we’re outside
Bakugou slipped his phone back into his pocket as he waited for the door to open. Kirishima, standing beside him, was rocking back and forth on his feet, glancing from Bakugou to the door and back again. Bakugou raised his eyebrows.
“Why the fuck are you so excited? It’s just a birthday party.” He asked gruffly, but Kirishima just jostled his shoulder with a grin.
“Am I not allowed to be excited? It’s my boyfriends birthday.” He corrected, and Bakugou shook his head in exasperation. He noticed, but promptly elected to ignore the slight heat in his cheeks at the earnest expression on Kirishima’s face. Luckily, he was spared by the door swinging open, revealing a grinning Midoriya with a red party hat resting on his head. Instantly, Bakugou scowled.
“What are you wearing?” He demanded.
“What do you mean?” Midoriya cocked his head innocently, but the mischievous glint in his eyes gave him away.
“I’m not putting on a goddamn party hat.”
Midoriya pouted, and Bakugou scowled harder, walking past Midoriya and into the main room of the house. Behind him, he heard both Midoriya and Kirishima start giggling and whispering in hushed tones, but he didn’t care enough to eavesdrop. Instead, he made his way to where he could hear music.
The room of the party was elaborately decorated. There were two banners, one declaring ‘Happy Birthday’ for Bakugou, and the other saying ‘Welcome Home’ for Todoroki. There was a table set up, with a large cake on it, big enough for the entire class and then some. Streamers were everywhere, strewn over the couch and the backs of chairs, taped to the ceiling, and hanging from the balloons that were also taped to most surfaces. There was also an absurd amount of confetti. Bakugou couldn’t help but swear that if that wasn’t all picked up before the class left, Bakugou would make sure that there was not a single scrap of confetti left for the cats to stumble upon and eat.
Neither Aizawa nor Yamada was in sight, but he figured they were bringing over Todoroki or some of the shit he had to move in. Bakugou wasn’t going to take away from the fact that this was a big deal, but he was absolutely going to be an ass about having to share a party. Was it petty? Yes. Was Bakugou petty? Also yes.
It took less than fifteen minutes for the rest of the class to arrive, and they swarmed into the room with a shout, making their way immediately to Bakugou and jabbering about his birthday. Bakugou sure as hell wasn’t going to tell them this, but having a party where everyone is legitimately happy to be there with him? Actually kind of nice. But also annoying as hell, especially when Kaminari insisted it was ‘birthday shocks’ not birthday pinches, neither of which anyone was getting close enough to Bakugou to administer.
“Todoroki!!” It was Hagakure who shouted when Todoroki entered the room a few minutes later, followed closely by Aizawa and Yamada. Bakugou stayed silent, remaining on the couch while a majority of the class rushed off to hug Todoroki. He didn’t try to glare, but he also didn’t try too hard not to glare. Todoroki seemed to be doing the same, at least after meeting Bakugou’s gaze the first time. Other than the air between the two reasons for the party, everyone was laughing and joking, and having an altogether great time.
But it was exactly the air between those two boys that made Midoriya frown.
Practically Farm Fresh Brother ---> Practically Sunshine Brother
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: so
Practically Sunshine Brother: this is about bakugou and todoroki isnt it
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: uhhh
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: yeah
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: what should we do
Practically SUnshine Brother: tbh i don't think we can do anything
Practically Sunshine Brother: im not gonna force katsuki to be happy about sharing a party, bc that would be kind of a dick move, he’s allowed to be unhappy
Practically Sunshine Brother: but i think there is a way to hopefully work this out
Practically Farm Fresh Brother: what is it?
Practically Sunshine Brother: just follow these steps.
Deku ---> Kacchan
Deku: hey, can i talk to you in the other room? It wont take long
Kacchan: you’re literally across the room from me
Kacchan: i can see you texting me
Kacchan: just fucking walk over and talk to me
Deku: this is important
Deku: ill meet you there in a minute
Kacchan: this better be good
Bakugou had been waiting in the adjacent room for only three minutes when Todoroki entered, looking down at his phone. At Bakugou’s annoyed sigh, he looked up and frowned.
“I don’t know if you should be in here.” He said, also sounding annoyed. “Izuku wanted to talk to me in private.”
“The fuck are you talking about?” Bakugou rebutted. “He had something to tell me .”
In his defense, it only took Bakugou a few more seconds to figure out what was happening here. When he did, he groaned and ran his hands down his face in frustration.
“That damn nerd.” He muttered, noticing Todoroki sighing and leaning against the wall. Bakugou turned, making his way over to the door to get the hell out of that room, when Todoroki told him to wait.
“We should talk.” He said, his arms crossed over his chest and his hair falling into his face, obscuring his scar. Bakugou looked back at him incredulously.
“And why would I want to talk to you?” He asked, causing Todoroki to shoot him a glare.
“You think I want to talk to you ? But Izuku clearly wants us to not spend our joint party in animosity.” He explained with the tone of a man who would rather be literally anywhere else. “And before you ask me why you should care what he wants, because you are rather predictable, you should care because if you don’t care and you leave this room and we are still like this then it will make Izuku upset. And then I will see how easy it is to make a human ice cube.”
“Are you threatening me into not hating you?” Bakugou crossed his arms.
“I’m threatening you into not being a dumbass. But I understand if that’s too hard for you.”
“I thought we were supposed to be bonding .” Bakugou rolled his eyes, leaning back against the wall and examining the photos on the wall. A lot of them were of the cats, including a wonderful picture of the tabby Big Mac as he basked in a spot of sunlight. There were also a few pictures of a young Shinsou, but Bakugou glossed over those to look at more cats. A minute passed, then two. Neither of them said anything, both waiting for the other to start whatever was about to happen. It gave Bakugou a little satisfaction to know that Todoroki was having as hard a time with this as he was, not that he would ever admit to having trouble apologizing. Especially when he didn’t really believe an apology was that warranted.
He didn’t even have to admit that. Everyone knew that anyway.
But eventually, Bakugou’s annoyance, boredom, and need to be the first in everything led him to speak. And also the fact that he knew if they left before not working things out, they would just be forced somehow into another situation like this.
“I think it’s good you’re moving in here.” He admitted gruffly, and stiffly. Todoroki glanced up at him in surprise, his eyebrows raised.
“Really?” He asked. Bakugou shrugged.
“Endeavor is an asshole, we all know that. Even if he didn’t do that shit to you, he still wasn’t a great hero. So fuck him. I’m…” The frown deepened on his face. “It’s good you’re out of there.”
“Oh.” Todoroki seemed surprised, which was understandable. “Uh. Thanks. I didn’t think you gave a shit.”
“I didn’t.” Bakugou refused to look at Todoroki’s face. He knew that Midoriya wanted him to get along with Todoroki, he had been bringing it up for days and days now. Bakugou was certain that wasn’t possible, and he was planning on not even trying, but judging from this conversation, Todoroki had been getting the same idea brought up to him. And okay, fuck it, Midoriya being his friend again was actually kind of nice. Bakugou felt that he sort of owed the nerd this much. A few minutes of painful emotional honesty.
There was still time to abandon this and just go back to the party with his patented glare, as his brain helpfully provided, but Bakugou acknowledged with a groan that Kirishima would also hound him about not being a dick to Todoroki.
“I didn’t,” He repeated, “until Izuku and I made up. And then he talked about you all the fucking time.”
“Well, for what it’s worth, I didn’t give a shit about you until you and Izuku made up either.” Todoroki shrugged. “I think I owe you an apology, actually.”
Bakugou was not expecting that, and his eyes widened slightly, eyebrows raising incredulously. Todoroki rolled his eyes.
“Yeah, I know. I never thought I’d say that either. But I do, because Izuku was right and I was wrong about you. You’re...you’re not like Endeavor. So, sorry, I guess. Because I thought you were.”
“Well thank fuck for that,” Bakugou muttered, and he was surprised when Todoroki let out a huff of laughter. Bakugou ran a hand back through his hair. “Feels weird as hell to say this, but you’re pretty good for Deku. He’s certainly happy, at least. Maybe you’re not such an icy-hot bastard.”
Todoroki grinned at that, and held out his hand to Bakugou.
“Y’know, we’re both quite strong. I wonder what we could do as friends rather than adversaries?” He asked, and Bakugou was surprised by the slight grin that spread across his own face. He reached out and tightly shook Todoroki’s hand. Why the hell not.
“You’re still an asshole, though,” Todoroki said, the small grin not faltering.
“Right back at you, fucker.” Bakugou returned.
“Happy birthday, Bakugou.”
“Happy...adoption? What the fuck ever.” Bakugou rolled his eyes as Todoroki laughed, and he pulled out his phone.
Kacchan ---> Deku
Kacchan: we’re coming back out
Kacchan: fuck you
Deku: !!!! did you guys talk?
Kacchan: no i killed him and im trying to hide the body
Kacchan: You practically did the slightly more mature equivalent to shoving the two of us in a closet yes we fucking talked
Deku: and?
Kacchan: fucking hell
Kacchan: we arent fucking bffsies for life
Kacchan: but i guess i don't hate him
Deku: ill take it
Deku: hold on a second
Deku: ok you can come out now
Kacchan: what was that noise?
Deku: i had sero tape the doors shut but theyre open now
Kacchan: jfc
Bakugou shook his head as the two of them went to rejoin the party. The scene they entered to, however, was drastically different than how they had left it. It was quiet, for one, with everyone watching the door that the two of them just re-entered through. The door that had strings of tape still hanging broken from the doorframe. Midoriya and Kirishima were the only two not watching, instead facing the other way muttering about something. When Todoroki and Bakugou entered, however, Kaminari excitedly tapped Kirishima’s back, their eyes lighting up. Kirishima glanced over, a wide smile spreading across his face as he turned to face them.
“So, we got you two a present!” He announced. “I know that a joint present is kind of shitty, but I think you’ll understand why.”
At the shared confused face that Bakugou and Todoroki were sporting, Midoriya turned around, revealing what was in his arms. Bakugou felt his jaw drop and his eyes widen. With fluffy light grey fur, and a white patch over its right eye, the small kitten blinked its blue eyes and yawned. Midoriya smiled widely at the two of them, his hand trailing down the back of the kitten and smoothing down its fur.
“Kirishima and I picked him out because his patch matches Shouto’s scar.” He said, glancing down fondly at the kitten. “Aizawa has given us as much permission as he can, while retaining plausible deniability, to keep him in the dorms.”
“His name is Cat suki.” Kirishima cut in, emphasizing the pun with a loving grin at the human Katsuki. It was then that Bakugou gave in and rushed over to hold the cat, pulling the small animal close to his chest. Todoroki followed behind him and reached out a tentative hand to stroke the kitten’s head.
“Holy shit , he’s so small,” Bakugou whispered.
“Happy birthday, Katsuki,” Kirishima said, leaning in and pressing a kiss to Bakugou’s cheek while he was preoccupied with the cat. “And congratulations, Todoroki.”
“We figured that you needed a cat to move into this household,” Midoriya said with a grin. “And well, we knew Kacchan wanted one.”
“You’re completely right, you must have a cat to live in this house,” Shinsou added. “And that’s why technically , Lily is mine, but don’t tell dad I told you that.”
As the crowd dispersed, with congratulations and birthday wishes, Bakugou made his way to an empty part of the room, Todoroki not far behind him. If they noticed the rest of the class glancing over at them, or their two teachers watching them with one bright smile and one smile trying to be hidden, they didn’t seem to care.
Grape Free Zone
Mine-a: i never thought i would live to see the day that bakugou and todoroki were so close to each other and there was no negative emotion
Mine-a: but now that ive seen it
Mine-a: holy shit
Invisible Girl(friend): its cute, isnt it
Mine-a: not as cute as you, babe
Mine-a: where did you go?
Invisible Girl(friend): just to the other room, it was getting a bit crowded
Mine-a: you’re missing catsuki walking back and forth between bakugou and todoroki’s laps
Invisible Girl(friend): picture?
Mine-a: its what i do best
Kacchan ---> Deku
Kacchan: thank you
Deku: no problem
Deku: happy birthday :)
Baekugou ---> Gayjirou
Baekugou: i love you
Baekugou: like, i know im a fucking mess right now because of this fucking cat, but i really mean it
Gayjirou: katsuki <3
Gayjirou: i know
Gayjirou: i love you too
This house is a FUCKING NIGHTMARE
Todoro-kid: thank you
Todoro-kid: again
Todoro-kid: just...thank you
Dadzawa: no need to thank us, kid
Yama-dad: we’re just happy you’re here :)
“Hey,” Todoroki said, quietly to not startle the kitten currently lying on his back and purring, “it’s pretty nice so far, having joint custody of a cat with you.”
Bakugou was quiet for a few seconds, scratching Catsuki under the chin, before a small but honest smile flickered onto his face.
“Yeah. It’s not too bad.”
Grape Free Zone
Mine-a: apairofprouddads.jpg
Mine-a: and this day shall go down in history
Mine-a: as the day that we all saw Bakugou smile Like That
Hard Knock Life: with catsuki around, youll probably see it a lot more
Mine-a: i look forward to it
Mine-a: alright this is the last picture im taking, because i feel like just...enjoying the party
Mine-a: but this feels like a turning point for this class
Mine-a: and i feel obligated to document
Mine-a: and im feeling sappy in this chilis tonight
Mine-a: so i wanna say i love all you guys
Mine-a: enjoy :)
Mine-a: anewbeginning.jpg
Hag lite ---> Hag
Hag lite: im bringing people home this weekend to celebrate with us
Hag: well thanks for the fuckin warning
Hag: how many?
Hag lite: dunno
Hag lite: however many of these chucklefucks can come
Hag lite: theyre my friends
Hag lite: and my boyfriend
Hag: ah
Hag: its about time
Hag: im pretty fuckin proud of you, kid
Hag lite: yeah yeah
Hag lite: see you this weekend
Hag: i mean it
Hag lite: ...yeah i know
Hag lite: thanks, i guess
Hag:
see you this weekend, katsuki