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Katsuki was just about to fall asleep when there was a knock at his door. He cracked his eyes open and glared at the shadow he could see at the bottom of the door. He closed his eyes and hoped they would go away, but the knocking came again now more frantic sounding.
Some sixth sense buzzed that something was wrong everyone should be down in the common area. He threw off the blanket that covered him and walked to the door, flinging it open in annoyance.
You stood in front of the door one hand raised to knock again the other clutched to your chest. His red eyes met your own tear filled ones,
“B-b-bakugou?” You whispered, barely audible “I-i-“ he rushed forward wrapping you in a hug as you stumbled into his arms.
You clung to him, your hands clutching at his shirt as if it was the only thing keeping you from falling.
“Shhh,” he muttered into your hair “it’s all right, you’re going to be alright.” Bakugou glanced up and down the hall, keeping one arm wrapped tightly around your shoulders he pulled you inside, shutting the door behind him.
As soon as the door closed he gently lowered the both of you to the ground. You were shaking, your body racked with sobs as you buried her face into Katsuki’s chest. He held you close, resting his chin on your head whispering soothing words into your hair.
One of his hands traced gentle circles on your back, the other carding softly through your hair. He stayed like that until your sobs turned into sniffles and Katsuki pulled back slightly keeping his arms wrapped loosely around you. You looked down, face flushed in embarrassment,
“Sorry,” you spoke quietly, your words barely audible, “I-I just, the others are all down in the common area and I didn’t know..” your words trailed off and you bit your lip nervously. Katsuki huffed trying to sound annoyed but failing
“Don’t apologize idiot” he said, glancing away “I wasn’t going to just leave you there, you're my friend and I care about you.” He said the last part quietly but you still heard, you looked up smiling at him though still watery eyes,
“Thank you.” The words were muffled as you buried your face back in his chest again.
“Don’t mention it nerd.” He said, smiling softly at the top of your head. The two of you sat there, you tucked to his chest with your arms around his middle.
After a few minutes Katsuki shifted and you pulled back for the hug. He stretched and sat up a little more, letting go of you for a moment. You immediately missed the comfort of his embrace, and fidgeting slightly in place. He clicked his tongue, noticing your actions, and placed a hand over your own, prompting you to look up at him.
His voice was gentler then you had ever head it when he spoke,
“What is it?” You glanced down slightly embarrassed at what you wanted to ask him. At last you spoke, words rushing to get slightly in your rush,
“Um-I know you're trying to sleep and that’s really important and i'm interrupting you and being a bother but—
“You can stay,” he huffed, cutting you off and you immediately relaxed, tension leaving you shoulders “We’re getting off the floor though.” He added after a second of thought.
“O-oh yeah, sorry.” You stuttered, pulling out of his arms completely. he clicked his tongue,
“Stop apologizing, you idiot.”
“Sorr—,” you started again but Katsuki growled, cutting you off.
He stood holding out a hand to pull you to your feet. Walking the few feet to the bed he leaned against the wall, hands behind his head. You sat nervously on the edge fiddling with the hem of your shirt. Katsuki sighed and you glanced at him,
“Come here you idiot.” He gripped gesturing for you to come, you hesitated then scooted closer stopping a few inches away from him. Katsuki reached up wrapping an arm around your shoulders and pulling you against him. You squeaked as you fell sideways into him, tensing up, then relaxing into the comforting warmth of his chest as he once again warped his arms around you in a hug.
You yawned, subconsciously curling into him more, your head resting on his shoulder. You were exhausted after crying for so long and soon were fast asleep. Katsuki smiled down at you, tightening his hold around your sleeping form.
Kirishima found the two of you like that, the redhead smiled softly at the sight, Katsuki growled unable to do anything else without disturbing you. Kiri just laughed quietly so as to not wake you.
“We should bring them back to their room” Kirishima said, still smiling, Katsuki nodded, slipping his arm under your shoulders and the other under your legs, lifting you up into his arms. Kirishima smiled sadly at his sleeping friend brushing some hair off your face,
“What happened?” He asked know there was more to the story then you wanting hugs.
“They were crying and knocked on my door. After they calmed down, they said they didn't want to leave.” Katsuki answered. Kirishima looked worried glancing down at you, still fast asleep
“Do you know why they were crying?” The redhead asked, and Katsuki shook his head,
“They were already crying when they got to my room and they were so tired after I didn't press them.” He answered, his voice was low as they contoured down the hall to your dorm room.
“We can ask them in the morning.” The blond added after a moment and Kirishima nodded.
They didn't talk the rest of the way there but both their eyes held the same conviction. Neither of them know why you were upset but whatever it was they would be there to support you through all of it.
Katsuki laid you down on your bed, Kirishima grinning as he tucking the blanket around your sleeping form,
“You big softy,” he said, smirking at him. Katsuki shot him a glare, but it had no real malice in it because after all maybe shitty hair was right, maybe he was soft but in that moment he really didn’t care.