💥A Ghost of What Was Once Mine V. 2 💥 BakuDeku

Chapter 18

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Chit Chat

After breakfast, Katsuki grabbed Izuku's meds, his hands swiftly sorting through the bag. Izuku's hesitant whisper caught his attention. "Do I have to take the antidepressant? It makes me feel weird."

Katsuki shot him a glare, annoyed yet genuinely worried. "Huh? You gotta take all the crap the hospital gave me," he insisted, shaking the bag of pill vials like they were nothing but a nuisance.

Were all these meds really necessary? Sure, he knew they were supposed to help, but damn, it felt like Izuku was swallowing down a whole pharmacy. Shrugging, Katsuki prepped the meds and handed them to Izuku. With a heavy sigh, Izuku reluctantly swallowed them down, resignation plastered on his face like he knew he had no damn choice.

"Stop being a damn baby," Katsuki grumbled, his tone softened by a hint of teasing as he wheeled Izuku over to the couch by the window. Gently, he settled Izuku onto the cushions, making sure he was comfortable.  Katsuki wanted him to ease into the apartment without any unnecessary stress.

"When's the last time you felt the sun?" Katsuki pondered aloud as he threw open the blinds, inviting the morning sunlight to bathe the room. Izuku shivered in delight, closing his eyes as the golden rays kissed his face. Katsuki watched him for a heartbeat, it was like watching life breathe back into him after being cooped up for so long.

His green hair seemed to catch fire with highlights of gold, each strand glistening with newfound vibrancy. The sunlight caressed his freckled cheeks, casting them in a soft, radiant glow that chased away the shadows of fatigue.

It was a sight that stirred something deep within Katsuki.

Grabbing a blanket from the nearby seat, draping it over Izuku's waist, ensuring he stayed nice and cozy. With gentle fingers, he adjusted the oxygen line on Izuku's face, his rough fingers causing a faint tickle that made Izuku scrunch his nose in response. Those ruby eyes watched Izuku closely. A small hint of disappointment at the reaction to his touch.

Now that he and Izuku were alone, the desire to be closer to him pulsed through Katsuki's veins, tempting him to cross boundaries and act upon his instincts. Maybe if I...

His finger traced the side of the oxygen line, grazing Izuku's cheek gently. Izuku's eyes fluttered open, meeting Katsuki's intense gaze. The light fractals danced within Izuku's irises, revealing the intricate dance of dark jade and obsidian flecks that adorned his irises. He blinked, momentarily stunned by the proximity of Katsuki's touch and the intensity of his stare.

"Uhh...Wh-what's wrong?" he stammered, his cheeks flushing as he shifted uncomfortably under Katsuki's stare, fidgeting with the hem of his sweater.

Katsuki couldn't help but smirk, amusement lighting up his eyes. "Nah, just makin' sure you're still with us," he teased. Izuku's cheeks flushed an even deeper shade of red, a blush spreading all the way to his ears, his mouth opening to reply before shutting again struggling to find his words. Katsuki couldn't help but chuckle at Izuku's flustered reaction, finding it cute as hell. But he knew he had to tread carefully; overwhelming Izuku with his feelings wouldn't do any good, especially when he was still getting back on his feet.

Plus, there was no guarantee Izuku felt the same way. Hell, he couldn't even remember who Katsuki really was.

Patience, dumbass. You gotta be patient.

Pushing aside his thoughts, Katsuki turned away to grab the TV remote. "I'm putting on that All Might movie you used to geek out over when we were kids Nerd, so I can get some work done without you buggin' me," he added, flicking through the apps until he found the movie. Izuku buried his face in the blanket, settling into the couch, mesmerized by All Might's familiar theme song as it filled the room.