XO - The Eden Project

The surprise became a welcome dinner party. At first, you were nervous, sitting in between people you heard from the stories shared by your father. You had Kazu on your lap, sharing your food—especially the soft vegetables and rice. The girls around you didn't open conversation until Kazu's gummy smile drew in a long 'awe'. Cuteness strikes again, thus beginning the small chatter. It continues for a while during dinner and after dinner. Others joined in taking you to the couches. Usually, being surrounded by this many people, especially boys, felt very overwhelming. Having Kazuko and Aizawa near calmed you down.

You sat in the living room, getting to know all your dormmates while a few kept your son occupied on a rug sitting on the floor. All the girls sat the closest to you, asking you every question imaginable about your dad, Kazu, everything. You did your best replying and kept them short for your own privacy. Out of everyone, Shinsou is picked on the most for keeping you a secret from them for so long. You respected him so much like a brother and laughed it off.

Even Bakugou stuck around standing beside one of the couches watching as the conversations dragged on and on. It was near his sleep time, and his eyes fell on the floor where little Kazu crawled near his feet.

"You're a healer? That's awesome!" Kaminari exclaimed. You nod your head elaborating how you were blessed with a healing quirk and applied for an apprenticeship with recovery girl. You activated your quirk, explained how it worked and changed your e/c to bright green. Immediately, they compared your quirk to Aizawa without your hair floating upwards. You chuckled, deactivating your quirk.

"So that's why you were in the infirmary? You're the one who got accepted as Recovery girls apprentice!" Asked Kirishima.

"Yeah, enrolling into the apprenticeship is a step towards a dream I had a while ago," You told him. "Also was granted a license to use my quirk outside of UA in case of an emergency," 

"And you signed up for the dorms because of Kazu?" Asked Jirou. 

"Mhm. The apprenticeship automatically makes me a student here. But before, I lived on my own while my father stayed here cause it was his job. The school created the apprenticeship, so I could stay in height alliances and look after Kazu whenever he needed me." You explained briefly, earning a few worrying looks. Aizawa nods his head, watching from afar. "-UA had no problem with it, and I was thankful for their support and working with recovery girl helps with my quirk."

Bakugou bent down, outstretching an arm out, making Kazu roll onto his back. Bakugou then proceeded to tickle Kazu. He attacked the nine-month-old on his side, making the infant screech with laughter. The blonde continued his assault but softly moved up, bopping Kazu's nose. He fought off a laugh as the baby giggled, his bottom teeth showing amongst his little gummies.

You paused mid-sentence catching the moment between Bakugou and Kazu. You were in awe seeing Kazu laughing while playing with the blonde tickling him. You smiled, turning away, knowing that your son was in good hands.

Kazu crawled between Bakugou's legs without warning, raising his little arms up. Hesitant, Bakugou's hands went beneath the boy's armpits. When Kazu didn't pry them away, Bakugou understood what the baby wanted. He lifts Kazu up and holds him in his arms while Kazu's head rests against his shoulder. Bakugou regrets it as Kazu grabs onto his face and hair.

"Aww, the baby likes you bakugou," Said Ochaco, earning a frightening glare.

"Shut your trap, round-face!" Bakugou growled, turning away, limiting the brunette's sights on Kazu, still preoccupied with Bakugou's features. Bakugou is forced to use one of his hands to keep Kazu's hand away from his mouth and from squeezing his cheeks. "Watch where you grabbing, kid!" 

Sometime later, you noticed everyone retreating to the elevator for bed. It's Friday, and you understand that school is harder for them than you. You're tired as well, so it wouldn't hurt to get some shut-eye too—that's if a certain someone would cooperate without crying or being a nuisance. You prayed in your head that tonight would be easy.

"Goodnight y/n...bye-bye Kazu-chan wherever he is~" Mina whispered, following Kirishima and Kaminari inside the elevator. You yawned behind your hand, waving goodbye, then looked around for your son. It wouldn't be long until Bakugou shows up, carrying a sleeping Kazu in his arms and rubbing a hand up his back. Sighing in relief, you grabbed the little baby blanket that sat in your lap and held out your arms.

"Now I see why things are complicated," Bakugou spoke gently, placing Kazu in your arms. You wrapped Kazu in a bundle enveloping him in warmth. Shrugging him up to your chest, you made sure he was fully covered in the blanket and nuzzled the side of your face with his. Your heart flutter feeling Kazu ease into the crook of your neck.

"Told you so," You whispered, planting a soft kiss on Kazu's head, thinking back to his gummy smile whilst Bakugou tickled him. Smiling, you look at Bakugou, "He likes you,"

"I don't know why normally kids run away in terror," He claimed with a shrug, making you giggle. "-but I guess...he's a cute kid,"

"You're not wrong. I want Kazu to stay cute forever," You said, sharing a glance with Bakugou a few seconds more before a voice called out to you. You sighed, looking over your shoulder seeing your dad appearing out of his room. You look back at Bakugou. 

"After tonight, my son will grow to like you guys while we're here," You assured him. Sighing, you bowed slightly, keeping Kazu's body against you. "Goodnight, Bakugou. Thank you for putting Kazuko to sleep,"

Bakugou huffed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Yeah. You're welcome,"

Sending him one final smile, you rubbed your hand up and down Kazu's back. You stepped lightly but not slow towards your father, seeing him make a pleased expression. You stopped for a moment leading to you questioning about the look. "What's with the look?" 

"You looked like you had a good time," Aizawa assumed, wrapping an arm around your shoulder for a side hug. You rubbed your hand up and down Kazu's back.

"Perhaps. Actually, I did have a good time with your students, dad. It was great." You answered genuinely. "Does this mean I don't have to hide in my room anymore?" 

Aizawa pulled you along with him, and you both talked about today. He's sure you'd be okay joining your dormmates in anything now that they know your residence inside the dorms. You're allowed to bathe with the girls if you want to or walk freely around the campus. Hiding yourself and Kazu will no longer be an option in the height alliances as you're now accepted by class 2-A.