[He'll never admit it, but he does care. Shows it in his actions, from taking care of his teammates (rudely) to making sure his boyfriend isn't going to fucking starve on tea and rice. Of course Shoto sees more of that side of him, since he's living with him and is often the main focus of Bakugo's hidden, softer side.
Just because something's not spicy hot doesn't mean he has to skimp on the flavor. And he can always add hot spice to his own serving, so it's not a big hit on his part.
He... has to read that text again a few times because it goes all over the fucking place. From rejecting a spicy food challenge to talking about strawberries as a dessert recipe to not actually given the fucking recipe to--HE THINKS--talking about putting strawberries on someone's body?!]
WHAT THE HELL KIND OF TOPIC TRAIN WAS THAT?! You went from spice dares to human serving platters! Who the fuck talks about that kind of shit at work?!
[While Bakugo's brazenly reminded of more than one instance of when he likened Shoto's nipples to strawberries resting atop the fair-skinned mound of sponge cake called his pectorals.]
[Damn you for knowing him too well. Or at least growing to be close enough to him that you do. It's annoying and he hates it at times, but most of the time finds it irritating-yet-relieving cause he doesn't have to actually SAY IT all the fucking time. Actions for him, not words so much.]
We're not eating fucking strawberries off each other! Don't even think about it!
[And there he goes with his big mouth, putting ideas in Shoto's head that he'll hate that likely weren't even there before to begin with.]
We HAVE spicy chocolate. Didn't you see it in the cupboard?
[Imagine feeling strongly for someone who feels the same for you. What a novelty idea for two people living together and otherwise committed to their relationship.]
I said we'd use bowls. Are you thinking about it, right now?
[Those ideas certainly weren't there moments ago, nope, but they sure are now.]
No, you told me that I was likely to turn the food sour if I tried getting ideas about it. So I don't go in the cupboard because that seems like a waste. Maybe we could put it together with the strawberries? Would you try it?
[He never thought he'd actually have to contend with that during school, figuring he'd be too focused on his schoolwork to bother with such a thing. And yet it obviously happened, with Bakugo falling for Shoto before moving forward into graduating and now living with him. Strange, huh.]
Bowls. Yeah, totally thinking about bowls.
[DODGING THE FUCK OUTTA THAT ONE! Gonna use the literal brain on the other end to his advantage for once.]
Warning still stands. [Food knows the master and the fool. Don't let Shoto near the pears; they will ripen past peaks in a second just to spite him.] If you want chocolate-dipped strawberries, I can make some for you.
[Of course they're "not friends" whenever it comes up! But Bakugou has stated, succinct and rudely, that Shoto's his boyfriend. More like when someone was getting all up and close to him, the blonde shoved an exploding hand between them and warned the guy to "Get away from my boyfriend" without giving a shit it was caught on camera.
So... yeah. (The phone call he got from his mother later was UUUUUGH!!) Anyways.]
I'm thinking of bowls now, dammit!
I'll coat yours thinly. Or just use normal chocolate. You don't have to burn your damn tongue for me, Half-n-Half.
[Therein yet another reason. Shoto sometimes doesn't know when people are hitting on him. He's gotten better at recognizing some of the ones he's already been through in his outofschool years but. Bakugo knows. Plus. That means that Shoto has on video the moment that Bakugo told everyone. It's something he enjoys to keep and watch to this day.
His mother is a sweet lady how dare.]
Alright. I trust you wouldn't lie to me and you have a good idea. I still might try the spicy ones so make one extra from that batch?
[Big surprise there. Bakugo already knew about that one. Shoto's more or less been in the safety of UA while he was growing into the hero he wanted to be. But once out of it, in the real world, with society repairing itself and some, not all, but some of the previous bad habits showing back up (egotistical reporters and shit), it'd only been a matter of time before the unsavory attention was called onto his admittedly-gorgeous boyfriend.
Finally it pissed him off enough he slammed down the proverbial gauntlet and told the rest of the entire fucking world to back the fuck off. Shoto Todoroki is his and y'all can shut the fuck up and die!
DON'T CALL HER 'SWEET'!!]
Spelling it out like that is real suspect, Shoto... I'll make a bunch.
[And adds some things to the list he texted earlier.]
[Yeah. To absolutely no one's surprise no matter how Shoto tries to anticipate society past what he's been taught, he doesn't have all the capabilities when it comes to social interaction. Fight him on the stages or meet him on a battlefield and things are different, but without Bakugo there he probably never would've understood until it was just too awkward for both of them and left. Thankfully, much better things came of it. He's not the only good looking one, though. Shoto is his and never won't be his.
She's sweet. Deal with it.]
Oh? Is it?
[Can Bakugo read the sarcasm? He knows. Bakugo can't see the soft, very obvious smile on his face to see his first name. It's something he likes more than he says, just so that Bakugo doesn't feel put off saying it when he does. Or typing it.]
Yes. Text me when you're on your way home. Take your time and be safe.
[Bakugo's well aware of that and after things began to thicken between them, he looked out more for Shoto personally, instead of leaving it to Deku and others to do it. Watching him when the reporters came, eyes narrowed as his growing legion of fans began to follow him, insisting on being there when the other boy was called out for a modeling shoot (because why the hell would one of Japan's Hottest Heroes NOT be asked to model underwear almost as soon as he turned 18?), and others. Until finally, when their relationship went "click" into official and Bakugo immediately went from "guardian" to "GUARD DOG" with all of that. Modeling's fine, so long as the camera doesn't start asking for his boyfriend to "show a little more skin".
He blew up one of the red-white speedos they wanted Shoto to wear. Obvious enough answer?]
Wow, sarcasm lessons are working out.
[He recognizes when Shoto does it. Despite his sometimes inability to "get" sarcasm, the guy can toss it unconsciously well, and consciously other times. As for that name, sometimes it slips out, and sometimes it doesn't.]
[All that in mind and it's never been a falsity that Shoto has trusted what Bakugo said. Even if other people, yes, tried to look out for him their gentle proddings never help him set boundaries like the loud, booming "Are you a fucking moron?"-esque retorts usually did. Bakugo's just always had a way with things that Shoto appreciates. There's no guess work, mostly.
Should've just kept them for later. These days, the only 'more skin' that anyone gets to see is Bakugo. Shoto doesn't mind shirtless, but anything else or too revealing and he feels like it's infringing on his relationship. Which as much as endorsements are great, he wouldn't want to trade for them.]
I've been practicing.
[The smile turns into a small smirk.]
When you're too busy rightfully kicking someone's ass. Then I get to see it on TV. Speaking of, I'm going to have the day off for your interview. I arranged it so I can be there in the audience.
[Some people would give Shoto a weird look for appreciating that kind of insulting explosion questioning his understanding of whatever situation the blonde was railing at him about. It made some of the interviews really strange, considering Bakugo would still yell at Shoto despite it being known they were a dating couple. No one asked him on air, but a few times some people asked the Half-Cold, Half-Hot hero how he put up with it.
At most Bakugo's find with boxer brief modeling and swim trunk modeling. He's done modeling gigs as well, and should Shoto have objections to something Bakugo either doesn't know or didn't catch, the blonde defers to his boyfriend. If Shoto's not comfortable with him wearing that cause it's infringing, then Bakugo's no fucking wearing that. Simple.]
How? One-lining yourself in the fucking mirror?
[There's a hilarious (and stupid) mental image.]
YOU STILL GET TOLD! Ugh, fucking hate those things. They still keep bitching about my language or my image. Least Denim Head's eased on me.
[While his mentor continues to facepalm in frustration over his chosen protege's continue abrasive nature.]
[Anyone who already didn't know how to "put up" with Bakugo didn't deserve to know him. It's learning to understand him that was momentarily difficult, but everything he does or says just has a veneer under the rough parts instead. As long as someone takes that time to see through it, he's certainly worth it. If anyone asks him, his answer is the same: "I don't put up with him". He doesn't, that is his boyfriend and whom he has chosen to be with. He adores every moment.
Even ones being asked how he practices sarcasm. And definitely the modeling jobs that he's done. There's very little he would say no to as long as Bakugo maybe enjoyed private try on sessions at home, too.]
Watching American and British movies.
Yes, I do. You're busy in the moment, though and I'd rather you concentrate on that than worry that I won't know until a bit later you'll have to be late. If they get upset about whatever you say, then they didn't know who they were interviewing and I find that highly doubtful. Besides, your fans enjoy you as you are. I know I do. I think you do great on TV.
[His response has certainly caught plenty of questioners off guard, but if they take some time to think about it, the answer makes a lot of sense. Bakugo usually doesn't have to answer much about Shoto because he's made it clear he doesn't talk about his boyfriend. Questions regarding the other hero are usually met with a snappy "Fucking ask him yourself!" and storming off. So long as that questioning doesn't take too long because Bakugo's not going to let some damn interview or nosy fan keep him from any kind of plans he's already made with the other hero.
Okay so... there may have been a number of private "try on" sessions at home. How else are they going to know neither wants the other to go strutting in that stupid speedo without at least checking it out in private... Yeah, only Bakugo gets to see Shoto in that kind of risque covering.]
That's gonna fuck you your vocabulary.
[Try not to adopt too many cuss words learning English from those movies... The American ones at least]
How about I DON'T tell you I'm gonna be late, so if the fucking thing goes over, I have an excuse to walk the fuck outta there because I've got a date to keep!
THEY KEEP CENSORING ME, DAMMIT!!
[Yeah, cause there's an obscenity law, Bakugou. Sheesh. The networks can't do anything about that.]
[Shoto, mainly, doesn't care what people think of him dating Bakugo. They're not the ones that run his life, no one but him runs his life. Not even Bakugo if the youngest Todoroki wants to dig his heels in and be a brat. He just finds no reason to and is on board with things not taking that long. Finding days off is hard when it's both of them and for full days enough to go out. They both have little choice to stop for their fans and public but it's easier to avoid if they can.
With how good Bakugo looks in everything he's brought home, Shoto hopes he never skimps on the clothing endorsements. He will continue to do the same considering the outcome it usually brings.]
It's just reinforcement. I'll be careful, though.
[Yet again, Bakugo worrying for him. Best boyfriend.]
A good idea, but you wouldn't. You're a dedicated hero and one of the best. Though, that isn't a lie if you told them. I'd like it to be a date. We haven't been on a date in a while.
They do. It's unfair but they also will have to maybe come half way and meet you with a bleeper button. Really it's not much to ask. No matter what they do, I'll be there.
Edited (We don't talk about my HTML fail.) Date: 4/15/22 06:54 (UTC)
[There've been times, plenty of them, when Shoto's dug his heels in like that. Sometimes it's turned into arguments between them, but each time they've managed to come out of it well enough. Learning to live with someone else and love them is not as easy as some of those shit movies his mom used to watch makes it seem. Made even more difficult with their heroic lives taking a lot of their time away from each other. Nature of the damn game and all. Still, a pain in the ass if he's honest. The times the do get off is worth the effort at least.
It's not like he brings him a lot of risque stuff. There have been suits, summer wear, athletic wear, even school uniforms (ironically enough). Most of it's been hella fun at least.]
Uh-huh. You better.
The hell I wouldn't! A date with you is more important than some fucking interview going into overtime!
[He sure would walk off the set once the time was up. Did it before (hadn't been the best PR but you know...) Shoto's the better choice.]
Why the hell HAVEN'T they used a fucking bleeper button instead of whacking my entire damn segments out?!
[Every relationship has its ups and downs and no matter what the tiff might be, Shoto never finds any reason for it to be game ending. He can't pinpoint the moment he started to love Bakugo with not understanding it at first, but he does. Their lives aren't made easy by being heroes, but at least both of them understand the overarching problems and both of them have those overarching problems.
To be real, just seeing Bakugo in nice outfits? That's enough for Shoto sometimes. Nice outfits on the floor, too, are just as good. Except that uniform, that one can hang around. Save for seeing him come home battle torn, but safe, is another. Best not to dwell on it, Shoto still has to go to the store and Bakugo is out.]
I'm getting in the car. If I run a red light, does that mean you'd have to come stop me? Then you'd have more excuses.
[That's why Shoto's going to stay in the audience, Bakugo deserves the recognition that he works hard for and there's no reason not to stay around if Shoto is right there, silently cheering him on. Number one fan for the hero who would always be number one to him.]
I'm not sure. You might want to talk to your booking agent and find out, I think it would be beneficial. It's not that everyone doesn't already know your vocal habits. If you find that they're insufficient as an agent I can recommend a few.
[Not really worth trying to pinpoint the exact moment, though there are times Bakugo can recall when he started to notice things or think differently about the other boy. Frustrating times cause he couldn't fucking believe he just thought that about fucking Half-n-Half. But more and more happened and despite some attempts to resist it or deny it, eventually the truth came out and now all this.
Heh, nice outfits on the floor. It's probably not surprising a lot of their clothes try on's together end up with a working on improving skills regarding taking said clothes off. And having to wash them afterwards some other times. Like the fucking school uniforms. Sometimes their hero costumes also get roughed up... not just in battle, but in post-battle impatient stress relief.]
DON'T FUCKING DO THAT, YOU MORON! You want points on that brand new license of yours?!
[If he were there in person, Bakugo would've smacked him upside the head. Dumbass... As for Shoto in the audience, it has helped a few times, kept him more calm and not as ready to rage. But it's always a trigger risk for the blonde's attitude during interviews. Go figure.]
My agent's fucking fine. Denim Head's got shit worked out. If the networks can't handle it, that's their god damn problem. They're the ones that keep calling me back in.
[No, it isn't. All that really truly matters is the feelings that are now and the nostalgia can just happen on its own. He loves Bakugo and that's all that matters. Though, the past is nice to think about once in a while, their future and present is what Shoto is more concerned with.
The hero costumes likely get a good work out that isn't even villain chasing on stressful missions or stressful times. That's for sure. The get through the door/pin to the door is strong when you barely make it out of something alive and unscathed.]
If I explained I missed you they couldn't convict me, could they? They could. I know. I won't run any lights, I don't want to attract attention to myself either. I'll be slow responding, I'm going to drive soon.
[True to form he's driving so it's not until he stops that he's looking at his phone either.]
They should. You are an inspiration to a lot of young heroes.
[Can't have the present or the future without the past, though Bakugo likewise doesn't spend much time dwelling on the past outside of random times when he's alone or if he needs it. Far more enjoyable is spending time with Shoto now and basking in the present, whether it's fighting along side him, chafing under his random comments, or melting into the bed beneath him as he pulls Shoto down for another scorching kiss.
Shit, gave himself a semi...
Look, Shoto might have five pee-pees on his costume, but Bakugo only cares about the one dick his boyfriend's got. Meaning that costume has certainly seen a more than a few outside-of-battle visitations, whether it's pinning Shoto to an alley for a quickie or dropping onto the bed with barely a concern about whether the door got locked.]
Don't fucking text while you drive, dammit! Either call me or wait until I get back.
[It's not worth any kind of risk to Shoto to keep the conversation going while he's behind the wheel. Even if the guy's reaction speed is top notch, other people and surprises will still render all that moot.
At least the break in time means Shoto did the sensible thing.]
Then they shouldn't take my segments off the fucking air!
[Their future is far brighter than it used to look while they were in school dealing with all the things they did. But, nowadays with work some things felt simple even back then and looking to future times and days with Bakugo makes it even better. Then again the adversary that they had to persevere through is a testament to why they're probably due a lifetime of this togetherness.
Right down to the thoughts and memories of stolen kisses and very heated exchanges in the various rooms of their house. Something Shoto isn't allowed to think about either while he's driving. Maybe both of them should save it until they're in the confines where they can make new memories to torment themselves with later.]
Calling you would give away your position if someone is looking for an escort. That means longer to get home. They really shouldn't take them off the air. I'll stand in solidarity, if they do it again I won't work with their network.
[For all the effort they did in high school, war included, sometimes Bakugo feels like they've got their hardest work ahead of them. Reforming, repairing, and improving their society together is a challenge for everyone. They're not politicians, they're not making laws, but they're the ones who've seen the results of what their past and upbringing has led society to. They're they ones that need to step up and make those changes. Graduating's freed them to do that, but...
There are many days Bakugo is insanely glad to sink down beside Shoto and bask in his presence. Relaxing with the guy who's not going to talk his ear off or drag him to go to different places. Or blowing off steam and heating things up with that passion they can flare up together. Some day... they're gonna christen that car and Shoto's gonna have a worse time driving it.]
It'll take as long as it fucking takes. If I can't answer, I won't.
Heh, go for it.
[Better check with the networks for that one, Shoto. There are censorship laws for a reason.]
[At least both of them are looking in directions to their past and future and both have it covered. Everything is difficult in their job, complicated by more things like that yes. But it does make it so much more better and so much more worth the effort where each other are concerned on a person to person basis. It makes it suck just that extra more, though, when there are emergencies that interrupt their day but then again neither of them are quitting so the determination and understanding of that determination is key.
Making it difficult for him to drive isn't hard, but at least he knows to pull over and he's not an entire idiot. He didn't take those classes for nothing. He'll just have to damn past him for future him's problems. Problems that he'll probably make many more of once he learns that cars are also a place he can hide Bakugo away for his own personal pleasure.
Which is what he's also thinking about, maybe not the car, but some ideas as he pauses in the fruit section.]
You can call me, then. I'll continue to text and meet you in the middle with compromise.
[After a bit of typing.]
I will. You're fine how you are, they can bleep out a word they can't have. Live TV I can understand but live TV usually means we're on the job as it is. You're not stopping for interviews and they shouldn't expect us to censor ourselves. Even I have other things on my mind than publicity.
[There sure are and Shoto could care less. They know what they're getting into specifically asking Bakugo to come through. Another double message:]
[Quit? HA! Like he'd ever quit being a hero. He's gonna grow up into this old explosive bastard and refuse to retire even when it's probably a better idea! No matter how hard or difficult the life of a hero gets, whether it's public criticism or another war threatening to overturn society and split the country apart, he'll never stop being who he is: a hero who wins to save.
Even if there will be tines when he finds himself grumbling about having to go deal with some shit interrupting his special time with the guy he loves.
Unfortunately Bakugo is too responsible a jerkass to actually try texting his boyfriend naughty texts or sexy pictures when the other boy's driving. That kind of shit can wait for safer moments, or when they get back home together. When they won't need pictures. But when Shoto figures out they can have sex in the car, well... guess they're gonna have to make a point of always carrying some towels in the backseat.
Now when he's in the middle of grocery shopping, however... different story. Bakugo can be an ass enough for that. He sets the phone to sync with his headpiece and switches to audio to talk to Shoto. That'll keep his hands free and remove the glow of his phone screen.]
Can you hear me?
[Really doesn't think this stakeout is going to produce results, but whatever.]
Yeah. Those bastards trying to squeeze in interviews after a fight or something... Can't stand that shit. How do other heroes put up with it? Building's burning and the reports only care about shoving a fucking microphone in your face.
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Date: 4/12/22 03:49 (UTC)Just because something's not spicy hot doesn't mean he has to skimp on the flavor. And he can always add hot spice to his own serving, so it's not a big hit on his part.
He... has to read that text again a few times because it goes all over the fucking place. From rejecting a spicy food challenge to talking about strawberries as a dessert recipe to not actually given the fucking recipe to--HE THINKS--talking about putting strawberries on someone's body?!]
WHAT THE HELL KIND OF TOPIC TRAIN WAS THAT?! You went from spice dares to human serving platters! Who the fuck talks about that kind of shit at work?!
[While Bakugo's brazenly reminded of more than one instance of when he likened Shoto's nipples to strawberries resting atop the fair-skinned mound of sponge cake called his pectorals.]
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Date: 4/13/22 03:30 (UTC)It's still consideration and something he appreciates, just like this kind of text.]
They were continuous thoughts and it was the new interns. It made me want strawberries so I'm going to pick some up.
[Shoto either doesn't know or doesn't care. But he also has no idea that Bakugo thinks like that about his body either.]
I wonder if there's spicy chocolate. Do you want to try if I ever find there is?
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Date: 4/13/22 04:50 (UTC)We're not eating fucking strawberries off each other! Don't even think about it!
[And there he goes with his big mouth, putting ideas in Shoto's head that he'll hate that likely weren't even there before to begin with.]
We HAVE spicy chocolate. Didn't you see it in the cupboard?
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Date: 4/13/22 05:46 (UTC)I said we'd use bowls. Are you thinking about it, right now?
[Those ideas certainly weren't there moments ago, nope, but they sure are now.]
No, you told me that I was likely to turn the food sour if I tried getting ideas about it. So I don't go in the cupboard because that seems like a waste. Maybe we could put it together with the strawberries? Would you try it?
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Date: 4/13/22 16:47 (UTC)Bowls. Yeah, totally thinking about bowls.
[DODGING THE FUCK OUTTA THAT ONE! Gonna use the literal brain on the other end to his advantage for once.]
Warning still stands. [Food knows the master and the fool. Don't let Shoto near the pears; they will ripen past peaks in a second just to spite him.] If you want chocolate-dipped strawberries, I can make some for you.
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Date: 4/13/22 19:41 (UTC)You're making me feel like you weren't thinking of bowls. Your honesty will get you better results.
I know. I know. I won't go near it. Though, yes. If you try them too. I would try them. The strawberry part might make it easier to eat for me.
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Date: 4/13/22 21:16 (UTC)So... yeah. (The phone call he got from his mother later was UUUUUGH!!) Anyways.]
I'm thinking of bowls now, dammit!
I'll coat yours thinly. Or just use normal chocolate. You don't have to burn your damn tongue for me, Half-n-Half.
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Date: 4/13/22 22:46 (UTC)His mother is a sweet lady how dare.]Alright. I trust you wouldn't lie to me and you have a good idea. I still might try the spicy ones so make one extra from that batch?
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Date: 4/13/22 23:35 (UTC)Finally it pissed him off enough he slammed down the proverbial gauntlet and told the rest of the entire fucking world to back the fuck off. Shoto Todoroki is his and y'all can shut the fuck up and die!
DON'T CALL HER 'SWEET'!!]
Spelling it out like that is real suspect, Shoto... I'll make a bunch.
[And adds some things to the list he texted earlier.]
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Date: 4/14/22 01:42 (UTC)She's sweet. Deal with it.]Oh? Is it?
[Can Bakugo read the sarcasm? He knows. Bakugo can't see the soft, very obvious smile on his face to see his first name. It's something he likes more than he says, just so that Bakugo doesn't feel put off saying it when he does. Or typing it.]
Yes. Text me when you're on your way home. Take your time and be safe.
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Date: 4/14/22 02:57 (UTC)He blew up one of the red-white speedos they wanted Shoto to wear. Obvious enough answer?]
Wow, sarcasm lessons are working out.
[He recognizes when Shoto does it. Despite his sometimes inability to "get" sarcasm, the guy can toss it unconsciously well, and consciously other times. As for that name, sometimes it slips out, and sometimes it doesn't.]
When the fuck do I not do any of those three?
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Date: 4/14/22 03:33 (UTC)Should've just kept them for later.These days, the only 'more skin' that anyone gets to see is Bakugo. Shoto doesn't mind shirtless, but anything else or too revealing and he feels like it's infringing on his relationship. Which as much as endorsements are great, he wouldn't want to trade for them.]I've been practicing.
[The smile turns into a small smirk.]
When you're too busy rightfully kicking someone's ass. Then I get to see it on TV. Speaking of, I'm going to have the day off for your interview. I arranged it so I can be there in the audience.
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Date: 4/14/22 04:07 (UTC)At most Bakugo's find with boxer brief modeling and swim trunk modeling. He's done modeling gigs as well, and should Shoto have objections to something Bakugo either doesn't know or didn't catch, the blonde defers to his boyfriend. If Shoto's not comfortable with him wearing that cause it's infringing, then Bakugo's no fucking wearing that. Simple.]
How? One-lining yourself in the fucking mirror?
[There's a hilarious (and stupid) mental image.]
YOU STILL GET TOLD! Ugh, fucking hate those things. They still keep bitching about my language or my image. Least Denim Head's eased on me.
[While his mentor continues to facepalm in frustration over his chosen protege's continue abrasive nature.]
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Date: 4/14/22 05:43 (UTC)Even ones being asked how he practices sarcasm. And definitely the modeling jobs that he's done. There's very little he would say no to as long as Bakugo maybe enjoyed private try on sessions at home, too.]
Watching American and British movies.
Yes, I do. You're busy in the moment, though and I'd rather you concentrate on that than worry that I won't know until a bit later you'll have to be late. If they get upset about whatever you say, then they didn't know who they were interviewing and I find that highly doubtful. Besides, your fans enjoy you as you are. I know I do. I think you do great on TV.
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Date: 4/14/22 06:07 (UTC)Okay so... there may have been a number of private "try on" sessions at home. How else are they going to know neither wants the other to go strutting in that stupid speedo without at least checking it out in private... Yeah, only Bakugo gets to see Shoto in that kind of risque covering.]
That's gonna fuck you your vocabulary.
[Try not to adopt too many cuss words learning English from those movies... The American ones at least]
How about I DON'T tell you I'm gonna be late, so if the fucking thing goes over, I have an excuse to walk the fuck outta there because I've got a date to keep!
THEY KEEP CENSORING ME, DAMMIT!!
[Yeah, cause there's an obscenity law, Bakugou. Sheesh. The networks can't do anything about that.]
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Date: 4/15/22 06:54 (UTC)With how good Bakugo looks in everything he's brought home, Shoto hopes he never skimps on the clothing endorsements. He will continue to do the same considering the outcome it usually brings.]
It's just reinforcement. I'll be careful, though.
[Yet again, Bakugo worrying for him. Best boyfriend.]
A good idea, but you wouldn't. You're a dedicated hero and one of the best. Though, that isn't a lie if you told them. I'd like it to be a date. We haven't been on a date in a while.
They do. It's unfair but they also will have to maybe come half way and meet you with a bleeper button. Really it's not much to ask. No matter what they do, I'll be there.
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Date: 4/15/22 16:53 (UTC)It's not like he brings him a lot of risque stuff. There have been suits, summer wear, athletic wear, even school uniforms (ironically enough). Most of it's been hella fun at least.]
Uh-huh. You better.
The hell I wouldn't! A date with you is more important than some fucking interview going into overtime!
[He sure would walk off the set once the time was up. Did it before (hadn't been the best PR but you know...) Shoto's the better choice.]
Why the hell HAVEN'T they used a fucking bleeper button instead of whacking my entire damn segments out?!
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Date: 4/15/22 17:48 (UTC)To be real, just seeing Bakugo in nice outfits? That's enough for Shoto sometimes. Nice outfits on the floor, too, are just as good.
Except that uniform, that one can hang around.Save for seeing him come home battle torn, but safe, is another. Best not to dwell on it, Shoto still has to go to the store and Bakugo is out.]I'm getting in the car. If I run a red light, does that mean you'd have to come stop me? Then you'd have more excuses.
[That's why Shoto's going to stay in the audience, Bakugo deserves the recognition that he works hard for and there's no reason not to stay around if Shoto is right there, silently cheering him on. Number one fan for the hero who would always be number one to him.]
I'm not sure. You might want to talk to your booking agent and find out, I think it would be beneficial. It's not that everyone doesn't already know your vocal habits. If you find that they're insufficient as an agent I can recommend a few.
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Date: 4/15/22 18:34 (UTC)Heh, nice outfits on the floor. It's probably not surprising a lot of their clothes try on's together end up with a working on improving skills regarding taking said clothes off. And having to wash them afterwards some other times. Like the fucking school uniforms. Sometimes their hero costumes also get roughed up... not just in battle, but in post-battle impatient stress relief.]
DON'T FUCKING DO THAT, YOU MORON! You want points on that brand new license of yours?!
[If he were there in person, Bakugo would've smacked him upside the head. Dumbass... As for Shoto in the audience, it has helped a few times, kept him more calm and not as ready to rage. But it's always a trigger risk for the blonde's attitude during interviews. Go figure.]
My agent's fucking fine. Denim Head's got shit worked out. If the networks can't handle it, that's their god damn problem. They're the ones that keep calling me back in.
[The pain of being popular.]
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Date: 4/16/22 01:48 (UTC)The hero costumes likely get a good work out that isn't even villain chasing on stressful missions or stressful times. That's for sure. The get through the door/pin to the door is strong when you barely make it out of something alive and unscathed.]
If I explained I missed you they couldn't convict me, could they? They could. I know. I won't run any lights, I don't want to attract attention to myself either. I'll be slow responding, I'm going to drive soon.
[True to form he's driving so it's not until he stops that he's looking at his phone either.]
They should. You are an inspiration to a lot of young heroes.
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Date: 4/16/22 02:25 (UTC)Shit, gave himself a semi...
Look, Shoto might have five pee-pees on his costume, but Bakugo only cares about the one dick his boyfriend's got. Meaning that costume has certainly seen a more than a few outside-of-battle visitations, whether it's pinning Shoto to an alley for a quickie or dropping onto the bed with barely a concern about whether the door got locked.]
Don't fucking text while you drive, dammit! Either call me or wait until I get back.
[It's not worth any kind of risk to Shoto to keep the conversation going while he's behind the wheel. Even if the guy's reaction speed is top notch, other people and surprises will still render all that moot.
At least the break in time means Shoto did the sensible thing.]
Then they shouldn't take my segments off the fucking air!
er3d4ftgyh 5 PEEPEES /CRIES best scene
Date: 4/17/22 03:58 (UTC)Right down to the thoughts and memories of stolen kisses and very heated exchanges in the various rooms of their house. Something Shoto isn't allowed to think about either while he's driving. Maybe both of them should save it until they're in the confines where they can make new memories to torment themselves with later.]
Calling you would give away your position if someone is looking for an escort. That means longer to get home. They really shouldn't take them off the air. I'll stand in solidarity, if they do it again I won't work with their network.
5PP Man. The hero lives on.
Date: 4/18/22 02:21 (UTC)There are many days Bakugo is insanely glad to sink down beside Shoto and bask in his presence. Relaxing with the guy who's not going to talk his ear off or drag him to go to different places. Or blowing off steam and heating things up with that passion they can flare up together. Some day... they're gonna christen that car and Shoto's gonna have a worse time driving it.]
It'll take as long as it fucking takes. If I can't answer, I won't.
Heh, go for it.
[Better check with the networks for that one, Shoto. There are censorship laws for a reason.]
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Date: 4/18/22 15:59 (UTC)Making it difficult for him to drive isn't hard, but at least he knows to pull over and he's not an entire idiot. He didn't take those classes for nothing. He'll just have to damn past him for future him's problems. Problems that he'll probably make many more of once he learns that cars are also a place he can hide Bakugo away for his own personal pleasure.
Which is what he's also thinking about, maybe not the car, but some ideas as he pauses in the fruit section.]
You can call me, then. I'll continue to text and meet you in the middle with compromise.
[After a bit of typing.]
I will. You're fine how you are, they can bleep out a word they can't have. Live TV I can understand but live TV usually means we're on the job as it is. You're not stopping for interviews and they shouldn't expect us to censor ourselves. Even I have other things on my mind than publicity.
[There sure are and Shoto could care less. They know what they're getting into specifically asking Bakugo to come through. Another double message:]
One moment, speaking of.
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Date: 4/18/22 16:47 (UTC)Even if there will be tines when he finds himself grumbling about having to go deal with some shit interrupting his special time with the guy he loves.
Unfortunately Bakugo is too responsible a jerkass to actually try texting his boyfriend naughty texts or sexy pictures when the other boy's driving. That kind of shit can wait for safer moments, or when they get back home together. When they won't need pictures. But when Shoto figures out they can have sex in the car, well... guess they're gonna have to make a point of always carrying some towels in the backseat.
Now when he's in the middle of grocery shopping, however... different story. Bakugo can be an ass enough for that. He sets the phone to sync with his headpiece and switches to audio to talk to Shoto. That'll keep his hands free and remove the glow of his phone screen.]
Can you hear me?
[Really doesn't think this stakeout is going to produce results, but whatever.]
Yeah. Those bastards trying to squeeze in interviews after a fight or something... Can't stand that shit. How do other heroes put up with it? Building's burning and the reports only care about shoving a fucking microphone in your face.
[Grumble grumble mutter growl.]
What?
[One moment.]
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