[There's a tiny jerk, and a muffled squeak from Ochako when he takes her feet, her muscles tense. Not because it hurts - not yet anyway - but because, well...she's ticklish, and it's all she can do to keep still and let him work, which is vexing in and of itself. She didn't expect this from Bakugo of all people...but it's not too far off. He's always been a bit of a softie, deep down, and Ochako knew he was kind. Gentle...
She sucks in a breath, a hiss, biting into the fabric of the pillow because the tiny cuts and scrapes sting when he cleans them, but it's soothing afterwards and she exhales in relief when he's finished wrapping one, only to start the process anew with the other. At least this time, she can focus on the conversation a bit, and her hand reaches out, as she sits up, to pat his hair again. It's still a marvel at how soft it is.]
Stop that. [Blaming yourself. Ochako doesn't like it, and he's wrong. They were both wrong to blow up at each other.] You're trying to protect everyone, Bakugo-kun, and...a-and I didn't realize until I said some really hurtful things. I-I know we fight a lot, because...b-because we think different, but we always fix it. Or at least you try, and you feel bad, which lets me know you care. That's what I like about you...you're always moving forward. Unstoppable, and strong.
[My hero. When he's done with her other foot, Ochako crawls back to lean against his side, close to him, and hugs his waist, cheek against his bicep.]
So stop putting yourself down. You're allowed to make mistakes, just like everyone else. You don't have to do it all yourself.
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Date: 2020-08-22 08:02 pm (UTC)She sucks in a breath, a hiss, biting into the fabric of the pillow because the tiny cuts and scrapes sting when he cleans them, but it's soothing afterwards and she exhales in relief when he's finished wrapping one, only to start the process anew with the other. At least this time, she can focus on the conversation a bit, and her hand reaches out, as she sits up, to pat his hair again. It's still a marvel at how soft it is.]
Stop that. [Blaming yourself. Ochako doesn't like it, and he's wrong. They were both wrong to blow up at each other.] You're trying to protect everyone, Bakugo-kun, and...a-and I didn't realize until I said some really hurtful things. I-I know we fight a lot, because...b-because we think different, but we always fix it. Or at least you try, and you feel bad, which lets me know you care. That's what I like about you...you're always moving forward. Unstoppable, and strong.
[My hero. When he's done with her other foot, Ochako crawls back to lean against his side, close to him, and hugs his waist, cheek against his bicep.]
So stop putting yourself down. You're allowed to make mistakes, just like everyone else. You don't have to do it all yourself.