[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.
[No matter how long heroes remain, there'll never be another like Bakugo as long as humanity survives. That's where Shoto stands on it and that's where it's going to stay. No matter what the standings end up.
Unfortunately? Maybe fortu--no, unfortunately. However, maybe they can double that up and just take the pictures in the car instead. That way it's up to Shoto when he peeks at them. Hm. Thoughts for another time another d--
His hand flips as quickly as it can to answer while the sound of refrigerators keep humming away in the background keeping some of the produce at a pleasant chill pre-cut and ready for consumption.]
Yes.
[And he's happy he can.]
Well, they're reporters not fire fighters. As long as everyone's out, it's alright.
[Excuse the sound of plastic packaging and settling things into his cart.]
[He could seriously say that about any of them. Their class is all pretty unique. Bakugo stands by the opinion that Kirishima is far more unique than that shitty Eyelash Guy (Tetsutetsu) who can't stand out against his bestie. And Shouto and Izuku are both... yeah... no one'll ever be like them.
If they start taking raunchy pictures in the damn car, there is no way they're going to get out of said car without making a fucking mess in it. Backseat, front seat, who the fuck knows or cares, it'll happen somewhere in there.
Bakugo would've laughed at him for reacting to the phone's ring that fast. Freak out much, IcyHot? He hears the fridge humming through the receiver even before Shoto voices his answer.]
Yeah? They think I got time to sit around after a fire rescue and talk about what went down? That's for the fucking police!
[He ignores the background noise. Figures it'd be there with the obvious shopping going on.]
[That's true. Kirishima for certain does have what it takes to have been among any of them in 1A. Himself included. He's pretty sure to this day that hand to hand, Kirishima could kick his ass. Izuku too.
Towels it is. Either that or he just trades it in for a truck and then they have all that room in the back. Hm.
Bakugo should laugh at him. Maybe it'd make him not answer so quickly.]
They know you don't, but putting the public at ease is our job.
[The fuck is he wh- oh.]
I misinterpreted. I'm not waiting for anything. I did get a picture with a fan though when I got in here, I told them I'd show you. A fan of yours, not mine. It's people like them who are the reason we do things the police should do. Our faces to them put them at ease.
[They all have their strengths. Kaminari, for example, could kill any one of them, should he get his hands on them. No one's going to survive that voltage. Not even Bakugo could get through that electrified field if their resident Pikachu was going all out. But considering he'd need to be a fucking moron to make that mistake? Non issue.
Excuse him for not being able to see Shoto driving a truck. Even if the idea certainly has its merits.]
Seeing me win should put the damn public at ease!
[Knocking down the opposition, even if that means getting everyone safely out of the building- that's what it means to put the public at ease. Seeing him, and knowing that he is here.]
[Yeah, you're the one who initially said "wait a moment" or some shit!]
[Shoto would still put his money on the other party even against Kaminari if it were Bakugo, Kirishima or Izuku. For the 'moron' reason, no one would let him get that close and ice isn't a great conductor of electricity. Even if Shoto would definitely have his ass handed to him. Even Uraraka's quirk is formidable.
Now he needs a truck just because people don't see him in a truck.]
Come with me next time, I'll prove it to you.
[Yeah he did a dumb.]
No, they asked if you were here. I said no, but I could tell you they were.
[In other words he tried to do something nice, except he has one braincell.]
[Of course he would! None of that trio would give Kaminari the chance to get that close to them, or get caught in his lightning. Let him short himself out on reaction. Bakugo's paid attention to his other classmates, studied their Quirks and battle tactics, preparing himself in case he needed to ever go against them. Competition or otherwise.
Keep the car, Shoto. Putting groceries in the back of the truck can have some unintended consequences...]
You're gonna prove public opinion at a fucking grocery store?
[Or is he inviting him on the next mission together. It's been a few days since their last joint mission.]
The fuck? I don't fucking care if they were there or not!
[They shouldn't be getting a picture with Shoto just to somehow get to Bakugo! Bastards.]
Che. That one bitch kept asking me for your number last week...
[A very valid way to think about things, too, considering that quirks of villains may turn them on each other. Or God forbid that one of them just decide to flip sides. He can't imagine any of them doing it willingly, but who knows.
...Or they can just take the bags out and not trigger every one of Bakugo's red-light sirens.]
I meant the next time we're at work. We should meet up and I'll show you. But I could prove it here, too, maybe.
[To be fair, Shoto said he'd take the picture to show Bakugo. It's cute to him that someone knew to find out if Bakugo was or wasn't there by Shoto being in the vicinity. Though he's got to work a little better at keeping himself hidden.]
Some people are persistent. I'm glad you didn't give it to her. Only you and a few other people are people I'd really want to talk to outside of work.
[Could be some Copy Quirk or Mirror Quirk. Fucking hell, another Clone Quirk could be disastrous. Best to have prepared against each other in case they have to confront the people they trust. Which might've been some element of having to face off against their own teachers...
JUST PUT THE BAGS IN THE FUCKING TRUCK CAB AND DRIVE!! Or don't go grocery shopping with the truck.]
You don't have to fucking show it to me in the damn store. Wait for the next time we're working together.
[Not like he doesn't know what Shoto's going to show him. It's obvious that's how their world works. Bakugo still finds it rude someone hunted down Shoto for the sake of asking about his boyfriend. And after all that intent of the other hero to be his own self-respected hero. He shouldn't be known as Endeavor's son anymore than Bakugo's boyfriend, but rather the hero Shoto. Hmph.
As for hiding... they've got these things called hoodies and hats.]
Of course I wouldn't fucking give it to her! That's none of her damn business!
[Any one of those is a shudderable thought. One that Shoto isn't keen to think about, but one that he's going to have to always keep in the back of his mind and just be glad for the backup they'll have. Quirk nullifiers are his worst fear, personally.
Or third option, just get it over with before they go shopping, clean it up and then put the groceries in. Everyone wins then.]
Tomorrow?
[You wanna go on a hero date, Bakugo? He's showing up tomorrow if Bakugo says yes or not. Just as much as Bakugo minds, Shoto doesn't mind. Bakugo really is that great, so hunting him down for it isn't so bad. Shoto's not in a bad mood, so the win win is still there. He got a picture with a fan of Bakugo's and they got to hear that he'd know they were there? Shoto tried okay? Okay.
Bakugo can help him into and out of some outfits to better hide in.]
No, it isn't. Though I do have a public appearance slated for next week. Will you try to make it? If you can. It's on a work day.
[Just because the war is over and some of the villains are coming around, doesn't mean the problems are vanished. Who knows what other criminals opted to sit out the war and swoop to pick at the recovering state. They have to be ready to face them, one after the other. And yeah, Quirk nullifiers fucking suck... No offense, Aizawa-sensei.
True. Never go grocery shopping while hungry, right? Maybe they shouldn't get in the car (or truck) while horny.]
If that's when we're assigned together. Denim Head won't say what the mission is tomorrow.
[Something about it be "sensitive" information and on a need to know basis. As for hero dating... not like they haven't been on a few of those. Even got sent to Hawaii one time together to meet up with a girl whose Quirk was rumored to be similar to Eri's. (Should've sent fucking Deku and the Nudist since they were better acquainted, but whatever; they were busy with the actual Eri.) And good for you, Shoto. Handling that fan as best you can.
Bakugo still doesn't care about it. (He's almost as bad as Endeavor regarding his fans.) RIP his PR! Time to play dress up with his boyfriend.]
Course I'm gonna fucking make it! Those bastards'll wanna keep you there forever.
[God only knows which one of them is going to be the next one to take over. Whoever it is, that'll be yet another portion of his life that he has to dedicate above his wants and wishes. Something he's just not willing to think about while he's in the produce aisle thinking of deviating from Bakugo's list. There are interesting looking things here and maybe they'll end up enjoying them.]
Mmhm. I guess we'll find out tomorrow if you're on the same assignment as I am. It'd be nice to work with you again, but if we're not able to I'll just see you after work. Whatever it is, I'm sure we'll deal with it easily enough.
[It's not him being cocky, or overconfident, it's better than 'if we don't die with that level of secrecy involved'. Hey, Hawaii was fun no matter what. Maybe they should go back one day and this time Bakugo has to wear the flower shirt that Shoto bought him or he'll be sad about it. Full on tiny frown.]
You could just make a surprise appearance and come sit with me.
[That sounds is the sound of dragon fruit being tossed into the basket he's got on his arm as he moves down the aisle to another area.]
[There's not going to be a "take over" on his watch. At best, those fuckers can try to take over and Bakugo's going to blast them all the way back to the prison cell they fucking belong in! That's the role of the hero. They signed up for that life as their dreams revolved about becoming a a hero. What Shoto confessed to Izuku on that concrete stage. What Bakugo promised every day of his life. They are heroes.
And stop looking at weird shit in the produce aisle! The list is there for a reason! Don't fucking deviate, Half-n-Half!]
Who knows. Depends on if Denim Head and Endeavor need help on the same assignment.
[Which isn't an uncommon case. A lot of their classmates tend to get interwoven within different assignments from the various hero agencies nowadays. Izuku's heading up All Might's agency and Bakugo's still sticking with Best Jeanist for the time being. Until he's old enough to start up his own agency with Shoto, cause that's in the plans already.]
Might even get the same subway ride home.
[Fuck that flower shirt! It's FRILLY! (Don't you dare fucking pout at him...) Bakugo's not concerned about the mission tomorrow. It could be the secrecy is due to the plans changing up to the last minute, who knows?] He'll take it on with the same seriousness and success he always does.
Depends on the kind of public appearance you're making...
[He can't just crash Shoto's interview or photoshoot. And there is no SOUND of a dragon fruit hitting the produce in the basket! Sounds like a tomato or a banana or whatever else! Stop being dramatic, Shoto.]
[This is very true and neither would have asked one another to change who they are. If they would've they never would've made it this far in their relationship let alone in their lives.
No! It's stuff he thinks Bakugo will like, it's coming home with him. Dragon fruit has to be spicy, right? Dragons breath fire.]
If they do, we'll know tomorrow. If not, I will request it as long as it doesn't interfere with your tasks. Working with you is just as exciting as hearing about your day.
[The day they get to go into the office together is going to be the most stressful and the most invigorating day to that date. It's a dream and they've already made a few of their dreams realities in the world they're living in and this would be no different. Just that they had to wait for a while, longer than maybe they'd like, but at least half of them were happy in their placements.]
Together? Could I come sit with you then?
[They could be married for ten years and Shoto would've asked him the same question. But. Take solace in the following:]
I'm going to. I'm going to sit with you if I see you.
[IT'S A GOOD SHIRT. WEAR IT. As always, Bakugo will win the day no matter what it is, in small or large victories. Dynamight is no one to be trifled with, even by someone as powerful as Shoto.]
Just a regular one. Signing things, talking with people.
[He's already into the next area, happily picking out the things on Bakugo's list and maybe some things that he wants to try on his own, too. You know, things he'll regret like spiced milk. What is that? No one knows. But Shoto's going to.]
[Vet it past him first, dammit! Dragon fruit, liver strips, buncha fucking celery, what are you putting in that damn bag, Half-n-Half?! Don't get what you "think" he likes; use the list of shit he's TELLING YOU he likes!
Dragon fruit rationale is cute... but stupid. Come on.]
Might want to put in the request when you get home, instead of making them scramble to change your fucking schedule first thing tomorrow.
[He's been looking forward to their agency ever since they talked about making it. What building they'd want, what kind of interns they'd accept, what their hero focus would be, if they wanted to have an open invite to pro heroes for mentoring opportunities, where the location was going to be, all those kinds of details. It's an exciting topic to talk about together.]
YOU DON'T HAVE TO FUCKING ASK ME THAT!! WE'RE DATING!! YOU BETTER FUCKING SIT NEXT TO ME!!
[Yeah well, too bad he's yelling into the phone while Shoto's making peace with his previous question. They get along the same path, just at very different speeds and volumes. What a pair. As for marriage... likely going to happen in the future. It's going to be a crazy wedding, particularly due to their respective parents.
NO! HE JUST FUCKING MIGHT! SHUT UP! And he's going to win. That's what heroes do. No matter what challenge faces them/ From the largest obstacles to the smallest interruptions.]
Ugh, great. Gonna stay in the crowd in fucking disguise.
[Because he doesn't want to do shit like signing things or talking to people. Boring, annoying, pisses him off and he hardly ever stays the full time, if he even bothers to acquiesce to the appearance in the first place.
Lucky for Shoto, Bakugo can use spiced milk easily. Get it.]
You better make it worth my while if I show myself there...
[Hey! He's getting stuff off the list, too! It's just that he's adding to it. He's buying it so Bakugo can't complain anyway! The broccoli is for Shoto though, unless Bakugo really wants some. Even some cereal that has sugary goodness that literally neither of them need in their diet but why not be children about it some days.]
I'll do it in the car. My schedule is more PR than it is anything else lately. I understand the necessity but I don't like not being out there.
[That agency is a nice legacy they can leave for future generations when they have no choice but to both retire. Even then retirement probably looks like going in and being grumpy and old to run it until their dying day.]
Don't yell. You'll give away your position.
[Not 'my poor ear', just that he's worried Bakugo will give himself away at the wrong time. Should they even be on the phone? Probably not, but he misses his boyfriend greatly and not to mention that said wedding is best just settled to eloping. He just hopes that their mothers get along. His mother could use more friends like Bakugo's mom.
There's a tiny smirk to the 'oh great'. Yeah, Shoto feels that way too sometimes. But even more that Bakugo is going to rope himself into it because he's going to be there. But...
He recognizes that tone in Bakugo's voice and the words themselves of course.]
Oh?
[Waiting in the line might not be the best place for the conversation but here we are. Also impulse buys are probably not the best to leave Shoto around anyway, so it's a good distraction.]
[Warning. He's going "off list" in the store. Broccoli is fine; he's never had an aversion to it, being more than happy to show his mom he was a big strong boy capable of even eating (little) trees! So long as it's not those horribly sugary things with marshmallows and shit. Light sweetness is what Bakugo prefers. Shoto's free to get what he likes.]
Fucking hate that PR crap.
[Always says that. Bakugo will make some appearances and it's usually as intense and rough as it's always been, though there's truth to his words and he's not afraid to say or point out tough things even when it'd be more tactful not to. Shit needs to be said and noticed or it'll wind up making trouble in the future.
That's what he's gunning for! A grumpy old coot who can still kick ass and take down even the young shitheads that think they can overpower Dynamight in his older age. And damn right he's gonna wanna make sure their agency stays strong.]
I'm not on a fucking stealth mission!
[Though that's still said quieter than before. (Bakugo wouldn't think Shoto's mom needed a friend like his mom, cause his mom can be loud and obnoxious. ... Yeah but to WHOM is she loud and obnoxious too, Bakugo?) Either way, maybe they shouldn't be on the phone, but he doesn't care. He wants to talk to Shoto for a bit. Hasn't seen his boyfriend in a while.]
I'll be within fifteen minutes of you, dammit. [Just not near the front. Probably near the back where he can hang out clandestine and not draw attention. Then go meet Shoto off stage or whatever during his breaks.] Just give me the details.
[That might have been a good move if Shoto wouldn't despise it, having someone else go with him for that reason. Thankfully Bakugo isn't a dick like that. He just has to deal with the random shit that Shoto brings home thinking Bakugo may like to try it or having the wrong idea about the food or product. Which is great, since it means they get to try something new together ...sometimes. Most times.]
Me too. It's necessary or I wouldn't. Sometimes I think you're better at it than I am.
[Bakugo has strong feelings about it and that's fine by Shoto. Get those angry feelings out. It just means that he gets less of the angry when he gets ho-- well no he doesn't. He just gets renewed uppity behaviour otherwise. Which is just as welcome, really.
Grumpy old man that he'd love even to that day. The same kind of grumpy young man he's dealing with right now, even if quieter, telling him he's not on a stealth mission. But again it's that tone and the idea he's going to be right there at the meet and greet event.]
Good. That means you won't mind meeting me on my breaks covertly in whatever room it is they've set up for me.
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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!
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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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Date: 4/19/22 01:37 (UTC)Unfortunately? Maybe fortu--no, unfortunately. However, maybe they can double that up and just take the pictures in the car instead. That way it's up to Shoto when he peeks at them. Hm. Thoughts for another time another d--
His hand flips as quickly as it can to answer while the sound of refrigerators keep humming away in the background keeping some of the produce at a pleasant chill pre-cut and ready for consumption.]
Yes.
[And he's happy he can.]
Well, they're reporters not fire fighters. As long as everyone's out, it's alright.
[Excuse the sound of plastic packaging and settling things into his cart.]
I'll await.
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Date: 4/19/22 01:54 (UTC)If they start taking raunchy pictures in the damn car, there is no way they're going to get out of said car without making a fucking mess in it. Backseat, front seat, who the fuck knows or cares, it'll happen somewhere in there.
Bakugo would've laughed at him for reacting to the phone's ring that fast. Freak out much, IcyHot? He hears the fridge humming through the receiver even before Shoto voices his answer.]
Yeah? They think I got time to sit around after a fire rescue and talk about what went down? That's for the fucking police!
[He ignores the background noise. Figures it'd be there with the obvious shopping going on.]
...
The fuck are YOU waiting for?
["I'll await", he says. Dork.]
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Date: 4/19/22 03:55 (UTC)Towels it is. Either that or he just trades it in for a truck and then they have all that room in the back. Hm.
Bakugo should laugh at him. Maybe it'd make him not answer so quickly.]
They know you don't, but putting the public at ease is our job.
[The fuck is he wh- oh.]
I misinterpreted. I'm not waiting for anything. I did get a picture with a fan though when I got in here, I told them I'd show you. A fan of yours, not mine. It's people like them who are the reason we do things the police should do. Our faces to them put them at ease.
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Date: 4/19/22 04:12 (UTC)Excuse him for not being able to see Shoto driving a truck. Even if the idea certainly has its merits.]
Seeing me win should put the damn public at ease!
[Knocking down the opposition, even if that means getting everyone safely out of the building- that's what it means to put the public at ease. Seeing him, and knowing that he is here.]
[Yeah, you're the one who initially said "wait a moment" or some shit!]
A fan of mine wanted a picture with you?
[Important parts first.]
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Date: 4/19/22 05:04 (UTC)Now he needs a truck just because people don't see him in a truck.]
Come with me next time, I'll prove it to you.
[Yeah he did a dumb.]
No, they asked if you were here. I said no, but I could tell you they were.
[In other words he tried to do something nice, except he has one braincell.]
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Date: 4/19/22 05:18 (UTC)Keep the car, Shoto. Putting groceries in the back of the truck can have some unintended consequences...]
You're gonna prove public opinion at a fucking grocery store?
[Or is he inviting him on the next mission together. It's been a few days since their last joint mission.]
The fuck? I don't fucking care if they were there or not!
[They shouldn't be getting a picture with Shoto just to somehow get to Bakugo! Bastards.]
Che. That one bitch kept asking me for your number last week...
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Date: 4/19/22 05:54 (UTC)...Or they can just take the bags out and not trigger every one of Bakugo's red-light sirens.]
I meant the next time we're at work. We should meet up and I'll show you. But I could prove it here, too, maybe.
[To be fair, Shoto said he'd take the picture to show Bakugo. It's cute to him that someone knew to find out if Bakugo was or wasn't there by Shoto being in the vicinity. Though he's got to work a little better at keeping himself hidden.]
Some people are persistent. I'm glad you didn't give it to her. Only you and a few other people are people I'd really want to talk to outside of work.
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Date: 4/19/22 06:06 (UTC)JUST PUT THE BAGS IN THE FUCKING TRUCK CAB AND DRIVE!! Or don't go grocery shopping with the truck.]
You don't have to fucking show it to me in the damn store. Wait for the next time we're working together.
[Not like he doesn't know what Shoto's going to show him. It's obvious that's how their world works. Bakugo still finds it rude someone hunted down Shoto for the sake of asking about his boyfriend. And after all that intent of the other hero to be his own self-respected hero. He shouldn't be known as Endeavor's son anymore than Bakugo's boyfriend, but rather the hero Shoto. Hmph.
As for hiding... they've got these things called hoodies and hats.]
Of course I wouldn't fucking give it to her! That's none of her damn business!
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Date: 4/19/22 06:13 (UTC)Or third option, just get it over with before they go shopping, clean it up and then put the groceries in. Everyone wins then.]
Tomorrow?
[You wanna go on a hero date, Bakugo? He's showing up tomorrow if Bakugo says yes or not. Just as much as Bakugo minds, Shoto doesn't mind. Bakugo really is that great, so hunting him down for it isn't so bad. Shoto's not in a bad mood, so the win win is still there. He got a picture with a fan of Bakugo's and they got to hear that he'd know they were there? Shoto tried okay? Okay.
Bakugo can help him into and out of some outfits to better hide in.]
No, it isn't. Though I do have a public appearance slated for next week. Will you try to make it? If you can. It's on a work day.
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Date: 4/19/22 15:49 (UTC)True. Never go grocery shopping while hungry, right? Maybe they shouldn't get in the car (or truck) while horny.]
If that's when we're assigned together. Denim Head won't say what the mission is tomorrow.
[Something about it be "sensitive" information and on a need to know basis. As for hero dating... not like they haven't been on a few of those. Even got sent to Hawaii one time together to meet up with a girl whose Quirk was rumored to be similar to Eri's. (Should've sent fucking Deku and the Nudist since they were better acquainted, but whatever; they were busy with the actual Eri.) And good for you, Shoto. Handling that fan as best you can.
Bakugo still doesn't care about it. (He's almost as bad as Endeavor regarding his fans.) RIP his PR! Time to play dress up with his boyfriend.]
Course I'm gonna fucking make it! Those bastards'll wanna keep you there forever.
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Date: 4/20/22 16:48 (UTC)Mmhm. I guess we'll find out tomorrow if you're on the same assignment as I am. It'd be nice to work with you again, but if we're not able to I'll just see you after work. Whatever it is, I'm sure we'll deal with it easily enough.
[It's not him being cocky, or overconfident, it's better than 'if we don't die with that level of secrecy involved'. Hey, Hawaii was fun no matter what. Maybe they should go back one day and this time Bakugo has to wear the flower shirt that Shoto bought him or he'll be sad about it. Full on tiny frown.]
You could just make a surprise appearance and come sit with me.
[That sounds is the sound of dragon fruit being tossed into the basket he's got on his arm as he moves down the aisle to another area.]
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Date: 4/20/22 18:10 (UTC)And stop looking at weird shit in the produce aisle! The list is there for a reason! Don't fucking deviate, Half-n-Half!]
Who knows. Depends on if Denim Head and Endeavor need help on the same assignment.
[Which isn't an uncommon case. A lot of their classmates tend to get interwoven within different assignments from the various hero agencies nowadays. Izuku's heading up All Might's agency and Bakugo's still sticking with Best Jeanist for the time being. Until he's old enough to start up his own agency with Shoto, cause that's in the plans already.]
Might even get the same subway ride home.
[Fuck that flower shirt! It's FRILLY! (Don't you dare fucking pout at him...) Bakugo's not concerned about the mission tomorrow. It could be the secrecy is due to the plans changing up to the last minute, who knows?] He'll take it on with the same seriousness and success he always does.
Depends on the kind of public appearance you're making...
[He can't just crash Shoto's interview or photoshoot. And there is no SOUND of a dragon fruit hitting the produce in the basket! Sounds like a tomato or a banana or whatever else! Stop being dramatic, Shoto.]
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Date: 4/28/22 05:06 (UTC)No! It's stuff he thinks Bakugo will like, it's coming home with him. Dragon fruit has to be spicy, right? Dragons breath fire.]
If they do, we'll know tomorrow. If not, I will request it as long as it doesn't interfere with your tasks. Working with you is just as exciting as hearing about your day.
[The day they get to go into the office together is going to be the most stressful and the most invigorating day to that date. It's a dream and they've already made a few of their dreams realities in the world they're living in and this would be no different. Just that they had to wait for a while, longer than maybe they'd like, but at least half of them were happy in their placements.]
Together? Could I come sit with you then?
[They could be married for ten years and Shoto would've asked him the same question. But. Take solace in the following:]
I'm going to. I'm going to sit with you if I see you.
[IT'S A GOOD SHIRT. WEAR IT. As always, Bakugo will win the day no matter what it is, in small or large victories. Dynamight is no one to be trifled with, even by someone as powerful as Shoto.]
Just a regular one. Signing things, talking with people.
[He's already into the next area, happily picking out the things on Bakugo's list and maybe some things that he wants to try on his own, too. You know, things he'll regret like spiced milk. What is that? No one knows. But Shoto's going to.]
Having you there would be an interesting pop up.
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Date: 4/28/22 06:28 (UTC)Dragon fruit rationale is cute... but stupid. Come on.]
Might want to put in the request when you get home, instead of making them scramble to change your fucking schedule first thing tomorrow.
[He's been looking forward to their agency ever since they talked about making it. What building they'd want, what kind of interns they'd accept, what their hero focus would be, if they wanted to have an open invite to pro heroes for mentoring opportunities, where the location was going to be, all those kinds of details. It's an exciting topic to talk about together.]
YOU DON'T HAVE TO FUCKING ASK ME THAT!! WE'RE DATING!! YOU BETTER FUCKING SIT NEXT TO ME!!
[Yeah well, too bad he's yelling into the phone while Shoto's making peace with his previous question. They get along the same path, just at very different speeds and volumes. What a pair. As for marriage... likely going to happen in the future. It's going to be a crazy wedding, particularly due to their respective parents.
NO! HE JUST FUCKING MIGHT! SHUT UP! And he's going to win. That's what heroes do. No matter what challenge faces them/ From the largest obstacles to the smallest interruptions.]
Ugh, great. Gonna stay in the crowd in fucking disguise.
[Because he doesn't want to do shit like signing things or talking to people. Boring, annoying, pisses him off and he hardly ever stays the full time, if he even bothers to acquiesce to the appearance in the first place.
Lucky for Shoto, Bakugo can use spiced milk easily. Get it.]
You better make it worth my while if I show myself there...
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Date: 4/29/22 03:22 (UTC)I'll do it in the car. My schedule is more PR than it is anything else lately. I understand the necessity but I don't like not being out there.
[That agency is a nice legacy they can leave for future generations when they have no choice but to both retire. Even then retirement probably looks like going in and being grumpy and old to run it until their dying day.]
Don't yell. You'll give away your position.
[Not 'my poor ear', just that he's worried Bakugo will give himself away at the wrong time. Should they even be on the phone? Probably not, but he misses his boyfriend greatly and not to mention that said wedding is best just settled to eloping. He just hopes that their mothers get along. His mother could use more friends like Bakugo's mom.
There's a tiny smirk to the 'oh great'. Yeah, Shoto feels that way too sometimes. But even more that Bakugo is going to rope himself into it because he's going to be there. But...
He recognizes that tone in Bakugo's voice and the words themselves of course.]
Oh?
[Waiting in the line might not be the best place for the conversation but here we are. Also impulse buys are probably not the best to leave Shoto around anyway, so it's a good distraction.]
Right there? I get fifteen minute breaks.
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Date: 4/29/22 05:57 (UTC)Fucking hate that PR crap.
[Always says that. Bakugo will make some appearances and it's usually as intense and rough as it's always been, though there's truth to his words and he's not afraid to say or point out tough things even when it'd be more tactful not to. Shit needs to be said and noticed or it'll wind up making trouble in the future.
That's what he's gunning for! A grumpy old coot who can still kick ass and take down even the young shitheads that think they can overpower Dynamight in his older age. And damn right he's gonna wanna make sure their agency stays strong.]
I'm not on a fucking stealth mission!
[Though that's still said quieter than before. (Bakugo wouldn't think Shoto's mom needed a friend like his mom, cause his mom can be loud and obnoxious. ... Yeah but to WHOM is she loud and obnoxious too, Bakugo?) Either way, maybe they shouldn't be on the phone, but he doesn't care. He wants to talk to Shoto for a bit. Hasn't seen his boyfriend in a while.]
I'll be within fifteen minutes of you, dammit. [Just not near the front. Probably near the back where he can hang out clandestine and not draw attention. Then go meet Shoto off stage or whatever during his breaks.] Just give me the details.
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Date: 4/30/22 05:55 (UTC)Me too. It's necessary or I wouldn't. Sometimes I think you're better at it than I am.
[Bakugo has strong feelings about it and that's fine by Shoto. Get those angry feelings out. It just means that he gets less of the angry when he gets ho-- well no he doesn't. He just gets renewed uppity behaviour otherwise. Which is just as welcome, really.
Grumpy old man that he'd love even to that day. The same kind of grumpy young man he's dealing with right now, even if quieter, telling him he's not on a stealth mission. But again it's that tone and the idea he's going to be right there at the meet and greet event.]
Good. That means you won't mind meeting me on my breaks covertly in whatever room it is they've set up for me.
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