Confessions in the Dark
The cool night air felt like a dream on your flush skin as you stepped outside onto the patio. A deep, full breath filled your lungs. Your exhale exploded forth in a cloud. The party inside was still going on, with or without you. And right now, you need to be without. Cold or not.
You stumbled, only for a step. How many drinks had it been? Three? Four? There were shots at one point too. Two? Three?
You grabbed the railing and stared out at the moonlit, snowy mountain ridge. You sighed as you leaned forward, your forearms resting lazily on the smooth wood. Even in your drunken state, this was truly the most beautiful view. A ski lodge retreat generously funded by the higher-ups felt like a well earned gift. It was a shame that such a beautiful view had to be enjoyed alone.
Thoughts of him rolled in. You couldn’t stop yourself. Brooding, guarded, and so many layers to pull back. Ghost was an enigma. One you desperately wanted to learn. His stare was magnetic and intense in a way that sent a chill down your spine. You dared to believe that you loved him.
He was at the party, clad in that black hoodie and those jeans that made his ass look good enough to bite. His mask, off. You nearly fainted at the sight of him. The people here were all familiar and dear to you both. Though, seeing his face was still a rare treat.
König even took off his mask to reveal a rugged handsomeness that had its own charm. Though both shared that tousled dirty blonde hair, in your heart, you couldn't help but see Ghost as the true victor between the two.
A rustle from your left pulled you out of your drooling delusions. You turned your head slightly to see the source. There he was. Sitting in a chair in a dark corner of the patio. The brooding Ghost. He wore that same black hoodie, his blonde hair catching the faint light that poured in from the lodge’s curtained windows.
You turned and smiled, your voice airy with delight and low with desire, “Hello.”
Nothing. A man of few words.
You pushed off the rail and sauntered over, doing your best to stay calm and upright. Your voice still held true with its sultry tone as you said, “You know, I’m glad I found you here.” You stopped a few feet away, averting your gaze as you fiddled with the hem of your jacket, “You’re not an easy man to read, but I started to think… maybe I wasn’t imagining it. The way you look at me. The way you always seem to be there when I need someone to have my back.”
His face was still covered in shadow as you looked up. Still not a word, but you could tell he was looking at you now. You continued on, the whiskey coursing through you was helping to ease your nerves, “So I’m saying it…I care about you. More than I should. More than I expected to. And I don’t know what you’ll do with that, but… there it is.”
Then, without thinking, you closed the distance and slipped onto his lap. Your arms draped around his neck, and when your lips found his, the world narrowed to that single, thrilling moment.
He froze, just for a beat. Then, he kissed you back, deeper this time, with a hunger that stole the air from your lungs. His hands settled on your waist. The warmth of him seeped into your skin, and a spark lit somewhere low in your core, growing with every second his mouth moved against yours.
He kissed like he meant it. Like he’d been waiting. There was a tenderness to it but underneath it, something smoldered. It was undeniable and all-consuming.
When you pulled away, your breath caught in your throat for a different reason. Instead of Ghost’s dark eyes staring back at you, a piercing blue set gazed into yours. König.
His big hand came up to cup your cheek. You couldn’t deny how good it felt to have his cold hand against your warm cheek. Then, his thumb brushed your bottom lip. His eyes flicked to it, and then back to meet your stunned gaze.
Finally, he spoke, his accent thick and his tone heavy with need, “I can’t deny that I have also wanted this, mein süße.”
In your drunken state, you weren’t sure what to do. König did though.
His lips collided with yours again and your mind went blank. He tasted warm and sweet, with the faint spice of cinnamon on his tongue. It made you lean further into the kiss. Opening yourself up. You wanted to taste more of him.
You were lost now. Lost in his touch as his hand slid into your hair. Lost to his warmth as he pulled you closer to him. Possessing you.
There was no stopping it now. The ice had broken and the avalanche fell. Your thoughts of Ghost were long gone, and replaced with the image of König. His imposing figure. Those broad shoulders. The icy stare of a wolf.
He wasn’t who you meant to kiss, but right now, his arms felt like home, and you weren’t ready to leave.
— “are you bit?!”
— “i’m not going anywhere with you until i know you’re not infected.”
— “i haven’t felt this safe in a long time.”
— “what did you used to do? y’know, before all this.”
— “not that i’m complaining, but where’d you learn to handle a gun like that?”
— “i never thought i’d be so glad for my dad’s camping advice.”
— “how do you still not know how to read maps?!”
— “c’mon, just take it. i’ve got food to spare and you look like you haven’t eaten in weeks.”
— “let’s get you cleaned up, yeah?”
— “how did you survive this long on your own?”
— “tinned peaches and chocolate pudding. breakfast of champions right here.”
— “what were things like before? do you remember it? i don’t know if i’d want to.”
— “how many rounds do you have left?”₁ “not nearly enough to take them all out.”₂
— “it’s nice to sleep under a proper roof for once.”
— “go on, get some rest. nothing will happen to you while i’m here, i promise.”
Breaking hearts already.. 💔
Good morning! Just checking in to see how you are today! I’m just relaxing at home trying to do some writing to pass the time. Do you have anything exciting planned for your day?! - 💐
I had to go check on my store today. It’s closed for now, but I check in on it to make sure things are good. Check for broken pipes, leaks, and all that good stuff. I went to my PO Box today as well. It’s been 3 weeks since I last checked. It was pretty full. Now I’m back home.
I’m also trying to write. At the start of quarantine, I was on fire! Now, I’m struggling. So are the ways of being a writer. I’m writing a big fanfic right now. However, I’m starting to get bored with it. I like the story, but it’s so vanilla. I’m not a professional writer, but I have been doing it for a really long time.
The rut I’m in always happens. I get around the 10,000 word mark and lose my momentum. I have 4 stories right now, all of which are at that point. Because I can’t think of how to continue the story and still keep it interesting. That’s why I like writing shorter stories. However, I really want to finish this one. Even if it doesn’t turn out to be amazing. I just need to be able to say I did it.
Sorry to ramble. I just really needed to get that out.
The Ghost fic should be out tomorrow. I need to do one last proofread on it before I release it.
Gaz will be the lead in my fic after this. Then, Alejandro.
I don’t really know much about Gaz and Alejandro. So, it looks like I need to do some research.
Absent: preoccupied
Agonized: as if in pain or tormented
Alluring: attractive, in the sense of arousing desire
Appealing: attractive, in the sense of encouraging goodwill and/or interest
Beatific: blissful
Black: angry or sad, or hostile
Bleak: hopeless
Blinking: surprise, or lack of concern
Blithe: carefree, lighthearted, or heedlessly indifferent
Brooding: anxious and gloomy
Bug eyed: frightened or surprised
Chagrined: humiliated or disappointed
Cheeky: cocky, insolent
Cheerless: sad
Choleric: hot-tempered, irate
Darkly: with depressed or malevolent feelings
Deadpan: expressionless, to conceal emotion or heighten humor
Despondent: depressed or discouraged
Doleful: sad or afflicted
Dour: stern or obstinate
Dreamy: distracted by daydreaming or fantasizing
Ecstatic: delighted or entranced
Faint: cowardly, weak, or barely perceptible
Fixed: concentrated or immobile
Gazing: staring intently
Glancing: staring briefly as if curious but evasive
Glazed: expressionless due to fatigue or confusion
Grim: fatalistic or pessimistic
Grave: serious, expressing emotion due to loss or sadness
Haunted: frightened, worried, or guilty
Hopeless: depressed by a lack of encouragement or optimism
Hostile: aggressively angry, intimidating, or resistant
Hunted: tense as if worried about pursuit
Jeering: insulting or mocking
Languid: lazy or weak
Leering: sexually suggestive
Mild: easygoing
Mischievous: annoyingly or maliciously playful
Pained: affected with discomfort or pain
Peering: with curiosity or suspicion
Peeved: annoyed
Pleading: seeking apology or assistance
Quizzical: questioning or confused
Radiant: bright, happy
Sanguine: bloodthirsty, confident
Sardonic: mocking
Sour: unpleasant
Sullen: resentful
Vacant: blank or stupid looking
Wan: pale, sickly
Wary: cautious or cunning
Wide eyed: frightened or surprised
Withering: devastating
Wrathful: indignant or vengeful
Wry: twisted or crooked to express cleverness or a dark or ironic feeling
This ship sailed off YEARS ago! My first OTP, drawn so beautifully 😭
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I started your fic today! I’m trying to get done early hehe! Did you want me to make it smutty or would you prefer pure fluff?! - 💐
Oho ho! I’m down for either! I love smut, don’t get me wrong. If you are comfortable writing it, then go for it. If your skills lie more in fluff, then do fluff. Whatever you want to do more. I’m too indecisive of a person to pick.
Go for the one you want to write more. Are good at both? Or are you looking to practice writing one style over the other? Whichever style you want to hone more, choose that one. I will be happy either way!
This fic is dedicated to @my-littlewritings for the BNHA Spring Time Event! I have had fun getting to know you during these past couple weeks! I do hope you enjoy! I hope everyone who has stumbled upon this enjoys it! It is for any and all!
Word count: 3.1k
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The sky, much like the park below, was bustling. Clouds danced around the sun. The park was beaming with people as they gathered to partake in the festivities. Food stands stood along a pre determined path. Filling the air with the delectable aromas of batter frying. Grills sizzling with fresh meat. People gathered around the grassy steps of an amphitheater. On the concrete stage, the band was setting up instruments. Chords occasionally strummed to test the sound quality.
“Over here, Kirishima!” Mina exclaimed, “I found the perfect spot!” Waving from the top of the amphitheater.
Kirishima grinned as he jogged over to her. Bakugo lazily followed behind, a scowl carved into his brow. They stopped in an area that was away from the larger groups, who had laid claim to other steps. It still held a noticeable view of the stage, but tucked off to the side. Bakugo groaned and dropped down, to sit on the soft grass. It was still cool from the rains the night before. It did it bother him, it had a soothing effect on his hands.
“Hey, Bakugo! You can help too, ya know?!” Mina shouted as she gave him a kick.
He scoffed, “Whatever. Don’t see why you need those.” He said as he closed his eyes and laid back. Intertwining his fingers behind his head to keep it propped up.
Mina growled and huffed as she spread out the blankets with Kirishima. Who laughed awkwardly, not wanting to get in the middle of their argument. He was the one who dragged Bakugo along. Not aware that Mina wanted it to be just the two of them. He was dense to her hints. However, Mina was quick to react and had a plan in mind. One that Kirishima would never had envisioned. It was easier than telling Bakugo to just go back home.
“You know, Bakugo.” She said with a sly smile, “I invited, you know who to join us.” She turned slightly to see Bakugo peek an eye open. She giggled, “Yeah. That’s right. She should be here any minute now. You wouldn’t want to seem like a lazy, good for nothing friend when she’s around, would you?”
“Tch. Whatever…like I care.” He said nonchalantly, closing his eyes again.
Mina frowned and sat down on the blankets. Pouting over Bakugo’s insensitivity. She looked over at Kirishima who just shrugged.
“Oh, you’re no help.” She said with a wave of her hand.
“Well, what do you expect?” Kirishima asked as he sat down next to her, “I mean, did you think he would jump around like a school girl?”
Mina rolled her eyes, “Well, no but…” She turned to Kirishima and whispered, “…they totally have something. I mean you saw it too, right?”
Kirishima chuckled, “Well, yeah. But you know him, he isn’t exactly a Casanova.”
“Yeah. I’m aware, but I think she made an impact and I am here for it.” She said with a smile.
“What are you two dumb-asses whispering about?!” Bakugo exclaimed, hearing bits and pieces of their conversation. Only partly paying attention. He kept his eyes closed and choose to ignore them. It was easier than trying to deal with their idiotic tendencies.
“Whatcha doin’?” You asked in a chipper tone.
Bakugo’s eyes shot open when he heard the familiar voice. He stared up at you and could not control the way his mouth slowly gaped open. Your hair flowed freely, blocking the sun that was once beating down on him. It gave you a heavenly glow. You smiled at him, then sat down on the section between Bakugo and the blankets. The rays now beaming back into his eyes. He turned his head to better follow your movements.
“Hey, girl!” Mina exclaimed, “You don’t have to sit in the grass! Come join us on the blankets.” She said while patting the soft, dry fabric.
You shook your head, “I’m good. The grass feels nice.”
Mina shrugged, “Suit yourself.”
You smiled at her and turned back to catch Bakugo staring at you. He instinctively turned away. Closing his eyes, as though he had no care in the world. You laid back in the grass. Unbothered by the coolness that condensed in the small of your back from the grass. You gazed up at the sky. The clouds passed by lazily above you.
“Are you watching the clouds?” You asked, turning to see if Bakugo was.
Again you caught him staring at you. Once more he looked away. Back up at the clouds that were now blocking the sun’s unforgiving rays. You smiled softly, but kept your gaze on him. His eye flickered back to catch a glimpse of you. His cheeks turned the slightest shade of pink when he discovered he had been caught. Again he looked away. You chuckled and turned back to look towards the sky.
“What are you laughing at?” He asked sharply.
You brought your hand up to point at a passing cloud, “Does that cloud look like a duck or a bunny to you?” You asked, avoiding the real answer to his question.
He scoffed, “I dunno.”
“Aww come on…use your imagination.” You said, “What do you see?”
Bakugo looked up at the cloud. He could make out the wings, but not much else. “It looks like…” He said, trying to decipher what his eyes saw, “I just see wings.”
You smiled, “Yeah.” You turned your head and gazed at him, “I see a duck.”
He turned his head and instead of pulling away from your stare, he kept the hold. Your eyes were now locked and his intense stare gave you chills. It may have been the breeze. However, goosebumps covered your skin the longer he stared. His brow was furrowed, but there was a calmness in his eyes. You smiled warmly at him. Although it was for only a brief moment, you could see the subtle change in his expression. His brow loosened and his mouth opened slightly. It faded just as quickly as it came. His expression returning to its normal scowl soon enough.
Your thoughts were interrupted by Mina. Who was exclaiming about the first band going on stage. You propped yourself up on your elbows. Getting a better view of the stage as the band ran out to greet the crowd. They were fired up. You could feel the excitement of the crowd as it roared to life. As the first song rolled through the speakers, Mina stood up. Grabbing Kirishima from his seat. The two began dancing to the upbeat rhythm and hyped up beats.
“Idiots.” Bakugo scoffed.
You peered back at him. This time you did not catch his glance. Although, it still lingered when you turned back to check out the band. He did not like how often his eyes trailed over you. It was like this the last time you met. Mina had invited you to his birthday party. One he did not wish to have, but Kirishima once again insisted. You were intoxicating to him. So calm, cool and collected all the time. You never flinched when he shot off his blasts. Your eyes were always watching and he could never seem to shake off the feelings that gave him.
Moving his knee up, he placed his hand on it. Using his left forearm to keep himself upright. Still trying to give off the fact that he did not care. However, he could not deny that the music, and the company, were actually good.
You peeked over at Bakugo when he changed his position. It seemed he did not catch you. Which was good. You could not look at him for more than a few seconds. It was unfair for someone to look so good. The black shirt he wore, looked two sizes too small. In that position his muscles were flexed and it looked like he could rip the shirt at its seams.
You tried concentrating on the music. However, you could not release the mental image of Bakugo’s thick arms. Your thoughts began to run wild with wonders of what his shirt might be hiding. It was eating away at you. If you were to keep your sanity and composure, you had to do something. You stood up from your position on the ground. Wiping off the grass.
“Hey Mina!” You shouted over the music, “I’m gonna go get something to drink!”
She gave you a thumbs up and continued dancing. You turned to look down at Bakugo. He glanced up at you.
“Want anything?” You asked.
To him the question had many answers. To your surprise, he stood up. What came next almost sent you to the moon. He interlaced his fingers and swung his arms above his head. Then, stretched and arched his back. The contours of his muscles were mouth watering. Your eyes trailed down to the hem of his shirt. That was now hiked up. Revealing the rim of his underwear and the bottom of his smooth and taut abdomen.
“What you lookin’ at?” Bakugo asked sharply.
You shook your head and adverted his gaze. “Nothing. I was just thinking about…what I should get to drink.” You said, hoping he did not catch you staring so blatantly at him. You turned and headed towards the food stands.
Bakugo was only a couple steps behind. You could not see the smirk that formed on his lips. It was quick to disappear. He was confident that he saw where your gaze had drifted. It was a silent gesture. During the walk to the food stands, he got a sight of his own. His eyes once again trailing over your body. Your choice of a crop top was perfect. The way your back moved and arched was a sight to behold. However, nothing compared to way your hips and thighs moved in your tight jeans. He wondered how you could even get into them. Did you paint them on? Would they be hard to take off? His wild thoughts were interrupted by your voice.
“Let’s try this place.” You said as you abruptly stopped in your tracks.
Since Bakugo’s attention was elsewhere, he did not stop soon enough. Instead, he stepped into you. Throwing you off balance. His hand quickly grabbed your waist, preventing your fall. As he held firm to your waist, a group of people walked by. Tightening the space between both of you. You had no choice but to squeeze into his body as the crowd moved forward. You were unsure where to put your hands, but they somehow ended up on his chest. Unwilling to look up, your eyes stayed on your hands. It was only a few seconds, but it felt like hours.
The crowd was gone, but Bakugo had yet to release you. His rough and calloused hand still firmly gripping your supple skin. However, he knew keeping hold of you was not the right step now. So he released his grip. You pulled away at the speed of a snail. Your eyes found the strength to gaze into his. His brow was relaxed, but his gaze still gave you goosebumps.
Bakugo turned away and walked over to the food stand. You breathed a sigh of relief. Unaware that you had even been holding your breath. You both ordered drinks and proceeded back to the amphitheater. The journey back was just as quiet as the one before. However, the atmosphere was different.
“I love this song.” You said, as a way to break the silence and tension between you.
All Bakugo did was grunt in reply. You took the straw of your drink in your mouth. It was easier than your foot. The sweet concoction was enough to distract you during the walk back.
Once again, you both laid on the grass. Watching the band unveil more stunning pieces of music. You could have sworn on your life, that Bakugo was now closer to you this time. Both of your positions, same as before, were now less than a foot apart. Your heart was starting to speed up the pace. Making you lose your composure was something that Bakugo seemed to excel at. His affect, effortless.
As the band continued, so did your thoughts. You two had only known each other for a short time. However, you wanted to know more about him. His likes and dislikes. His dreams and desires. What he had been through and what he planned for his future. He was a closed book and you desperately wanted to flip through his pages.
You turned to gaze at Bakugo, “Do you like the music so far?” You asked. Another attempt at breaking the tension.
“Yeah.” He said quickly.
You pondered on how stupid a question that was. A closed ended question like that would yield no results. You glanced over at Mina and Kirishima. Who were laying on the blankets together. Singing to the song. Neither of them were any good, but they looked so happy. They held each other close and you could not stop that tinge of jealousy that crept into your heart.
The rest of the afternoon continued on as before. Occasionally, you would ask Bakugo a question. His answers were short and to the point. Even open ended questions yielded short responses. Eventually, you gave up and just listened to the music. You hummed along and periodically sang a line or two. You did not want to appear like some obsessive freak. So as you sang along, you kept your distance. Giving him the space you felt was necessary.
As you occasionally sang the ins and outs of the various songs, Bakugo watched. His focus on your soothing voice. You were no Sinatra, but you carried the notes. You did not waver and your tone stayed true. It was much more entertaining to watch than the band. At least, to Bakugo. The conversations you were having were very one sided. It was not that he did not want to talk. However, it was that he did not know what to say. Although, now a question was burning inside him.
“Do you sing professionally?” He asked.
You stopped your melody and turned to look at him. Your cheeks and ears stained pink. Was he asking you a question? Did he just ask, if you sang professionally? You were not a singer, at least not a good one. Singing casually to songs was something everyone did. Did you really sound that good?
You chuckled, “Oh no. No way. I’m really not that good.” You said, waving your hand. A means to brush off the anxiety you felt.
His red eyes drilled into yours, “I think you sound nice.” He said, turning his gaze to the band, “Better than these guys.”
“Thank you. Really, but I’m no professional. Singing in the shower is the only stage I perform on.” You said with a chuckle.
“Then, where do I buy tickets?” He said with a smirk and a side glance in your direction.
You took in a sharp breath. This man was surely going to be the death of you. You could feel it. The tension that was hanging in the air before, was palpable now. If there was a doubt in your mind before, it was out the door now. You glanced over at him and decided to see how far he would go with this. You flipped the switch.
“My performances are invitation only.” You said with a coy smile.
His eyes widened, a thin lipped smirk quickly shifted into a toothy grin. Baring his impressive canines. Not only could you see the excitement start to boil in his eyes. You could also feel it growing inside yourself. You were playing with fire now. He leaned in closer and you stood your ground. Your own smile unwavering as he inched closer. His eyes were swimming in yours. The moment, however, was short lived.
Kirishima once again was unobservant and could not read the situation. He jumped up from his spot on the blanket and exclaimed, “I’m starving! Bakugo lets go get something to eat!”
Bakugo pushed back from his position and slowly pulled his eyes from yours to glare at Kirishima, “I’m not hungry.” He said in a deep growl.
You sighed. Unsure if it was out of relief or frustration. Could you have stayed collected if the moment continued? What was he going to say next? What was he going to do? The remark he made was bold and it took you by surprise. However, you could tell that your comment was also not something he had anticipated.
Kirishima shrugged and walked off to the food stands with Mina in tow. Bakugo turned his attention back to you. Making contact with his gaze sent a chill up your spine. You inhaled quickly through your nose. He placed his hand in the grass next to yours. His thumb sitting gently on the top of your hand.
“So…how do I get that invitation?” He asked as he slowly rubbed circles into your skin.
You could not help but lick your lips as you contemplated what to say. The simple act caused Bakugo to break his gaze with yours. Only for a second. His other hand found its way to the ends of your hair. He trailed his fingers up the strands, then tucked them behind your ear. The tips of his fingers brushing the skin of your neck. You drew your next breath in, slowly. The exhale, twice as long. His thumb rubbed your cheek while his fingers grazed along your jawline and neck.
You wanted to move, you really did. Only your head wavered as you leaned into his hand. Your eyes fluttering. With your face in his hand, you gazed back up at him. Your stare was too much. The tension snapped.
“Fuck it.” He said sharply.
Before your brain could register what he said, his lips were on yours. You grasped his forearm to prevent yourself from falling back. He hit you with more force than you could have anticipated. However, he was a step ahead. His hand ripped away from the grass to wrap around your waist. Pulling you in closer.
You let a moan slip out as you also removed your hand from the earth. Finding its way up his arm. Pausing at every curve in his flexed muscles. Until it found a place in his hair.
In all reality, the kiss lasted seconds. However, in that moment, time was nothing but a construct. It held no place. You both pulled your lips apart. Your hand trailed along his neck and onto his chest. You placed it there as a means to stop yourself. Your heart was beating faster than the drums of a battleship.
“I’ve wanted to do that for a while now.” He said through a long breath.
You smirked, “That definitely earns an invitation.”