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Aoyama couldn't do this. His friends were too kind to him. He didn't know what to do with himself.
He couldn't stand himself, he'd done so much wrong, why weren't they mad at him? He was glad they weren't being horrible to him, but they deserved to be. Sighing as he looked to his clock.
23:07
Everyone was probably asleep by now, he wanted to do something before he left. He knew people had no issue with him being there… or they'd been trying to make it seem that way, but it all felt fake. He didn't deserve to be here with how he'd hurt them. For fucksake he'd practically been the cause of Bakugo being kidnapped…
Creaking open the door, he saw the common room was empty. Good. He wanted no one to find him while he did this.
Baking.
It wasn't embarrassing, but he didn't want anyone to interfere, it calmed him, and he wanted to give something to everyone before he left.
…Maybe he baked a bit too much. The table was covered in all types of pastry and baking he'd made, it smelt delicious… but bittersweet. Checking the time again.
05:49
People would be getting up soon, he wouldn't be here.
Going back to his dorm, he opened the door, it was practically empty now, save for the furniture he couldn't bring. Grabbing his suitcase, he dragged it out, being careful not to make too much noise before heading back to the kitchen.
He couldn't just leave without any warning… but he couldn't face them. Grabbing one of the post-it notes that were put next to the fridge by Iida, he grabbed a pen and began writing.
‘To Class 1A, my friends.
I can't stay here, I betrayed all of your trust, I don't understand how you can forgive a villain like me. Thank you all so much for your kindness, I loved being a part of your class.
From Yuga Aoyama x’
Sighing as he placed it next to the cupcakes, he grabbed a box, he didn't want to leave his teachers without something too. They too had been supportive to him, not even letting him be punished, and helping him. Writing a few more notes, and grabbing some more baked goods he set off, looking back at the dorms common room, before shutting the door.
It didn't take him long to get to UA, only a couple minutes away. Heading first to the principals office, and placing a box and a note for Nezu.
Going next to the nurses office, he placed a boxed cupcake for her, and another note.
Finding the teachers lounge, he peaked in, no teachers, before walking in and placing down the boxes for the rest of the teachers. It felt horrible… But he knew it was for the best.
Exiting the building, he stared back with tired eyes, the bags under his eyes far heavier than the suitcase he was dragging.
He was alone.
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“Woo! Something smells good! Bakubro, you been cooking?” Kirishima said happily, stretching his arms before nudging Bakugo, Bakugo looked pissed, as usual.
“No dumbass, you know I only cook savoury, probably Big lips” Bakugo said, waiting for the last of his classmates. It had sorta become a tradition after the war for the class, they waited at the rooms for each other before going down.
“Anyone seen Yuga?” Hagakure asked, waving her invisible arms quickly. Others shook their heads.
“Eh, he's probably just having a lie in, we've all been pretty stressed, him especially.” Sera said, stretching as well.
As they approached the kitchen the smell got stronger.
“Oh my god!” Ochaco yelled, her eyes lighting up at all the food. It looked so good. The girls immediately crowded around the food.
“Holyyy…” Denki stared wide eyed before grabbing a cupcake and practically melting when he bit in. “It's soo good! Sato you shouldn't have-”
“But I'm so glad he did!” Ururaka said as she tried one of the pain au chocolates. While the others looked impressed, Sato, Izuku, Bakugo and Iida just stared.
“...I..I didn't make this..?” Sato said, confused. Iida looked concerned at that.
“It could be tampered with!-” He said as he chopped the air aggressively. That was until he spotted the yellow post it that had fallen off the table. Picking it up, he read it carefully, his eyes widening before gripping the note harsher.
“Iida? What's wrong?”
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“Shoutaaa, but I'm so hungryyy” Hizashi groaned, overdramatic as always. Aizawa sighed, looking at him.
“Then you should've eaten earlier, there's no-” the group of heroes paused as they entered the staff room. Boxes.
“...The hell?” Vlad King asked, moving closer.
“...” Aizawa approached, there were notes. Each addressed to a different teacher. “Who are these from?”
“I mean it's food-” Hizashi noted, who'd opened one of the boxes.
“You idiot that could've been a bomb!-” Aizawa reprimanded, before Aizawa looked down to the notes now as did the other teachers. Picking up each, for who they we're addressed to.
‘Dear Mr Aizawa,
Thank you so much for everything you've done for me this year. If it weren't for you, my classmates wouldn't have survived the stuff that I put them through. I'm leaving UA, I don't deserve to be here. Merci, you're the best homeroom teacher I could've asked for.
From, Yuga Aoyama’
Aizawas eyes were wide, gripping the note in anger.. and concern. He was just a kid, he shouldn't need to deal with all this shit.
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Recovery Girl was having a good start to her day, too good, she knew something was going to happen. Sighing as she placed her bag onto her chair she noticed a box sitting there, jesus, I swear if this is a bomb she would just accept it, she was too tired from constant children needing healed.
Noticing the note, she gently took it, reading it.
‘Dear Recovery Girl,
Thank you for all you've done for me and my classmates this year, you're an amazing hero. I'm leaving UA, I don't deserve my spot here. Thank you for making my year so special and keeping me safe.
From Yuga Aoyama’
“...Oh sweetie…” Tears filling her eyes, she hated when this happened… It was her least favourite part of the job.
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“...This is bullshit.” Bakugo mumbled, his fists clenched tight with anger, as his classmates cried.
“W-we should've checked on him more!-” Mina sobbed, hugging Kirishima tightly.
“Hey- hey, it'll be okay- the teachers will go get him back-” Kirishima tried his best to comfort his friend, hugging her back.
“I..I don't think so, I don't know if the teachers know yet- and even if they did… I don't think they can force him to come back.”
Worried mumbles kept coming up, people crying before Bakugo his palms lit up, popping.
“B-Bakugo! No quirks in the dorms-” Tenya yelled, before being cut off again.
“SHUT IT!- I'LL BE BACK!-” He yelled, stomping out of the dorms and slamming the door.
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Why did he do this? Why'd he even get this quirk to begin with?
Aoyama was sitting on a bench, his suitcase next to him as he sobbed into his knees.
‘I'm so stupid…’
There was supposed to be a bus in 20 minutes, it could take him out of Musutafu. He'd be alone, but he deserved it.
Lowering his head fully, he shut his eyes, only to flinch as he heard explosions near him… a villain attack?
Turning his head back, he saw… someone flying towards him? They had blonde- Oh.
OH.
“You shiny bastard! Get back here!-”
“B-BAKUGO?!” Aoyama yelled in fear as he looked at the blonde boy flying straight at him, before grabbing him by the turtle neck, making him yelp.
“You twink!-” Huh. “You think you can just run away like a coward?!”
“T-twink?” Aoyama whispered quietly.
“Either you're staying with us! Or you're gonna tell us you're leaving to our faces!” Bakugo yelled, pushing Aoyama back onto the bench.
“B-but… I can't face you all… after what I did- Bakugo- I- my actions got you kidnapped!-” He cried out, making Bakugo glare at him.
“...I got kidnapped because of myself. Not you. At the end of the day it was still those shitty villains who attacked us. Not you, and if it wasn't for you, we would've been hurt worse.”
Yuga stared at him in shock for a moment before looking down.
“But..”
He went quiet, before he felt Bakugo grab him again.
“Baku- h-huh?” Yuga stared wide eyed at the class bully (technically), blood rushing to his face.
“Shut up! Tell it to the others when I bring you back-”
“But my suitcase!-” he yelped, trying to get away.
“Too bad! That's what you get for running off like a pussy!”
…There was no getting away from this.
As they neared the dorms, Aoyama prepared for the worst time of his life.
He was away to be dragged into the dorms, the place he’d just left without saying a word, the arms of Katsuki Bakugo. Who would not put him down.
As they neared the door, they could hear Nezu explaining something to his classmates, assuming the other teachers he’d left stuff for were there too.
“I’m sorry Miss Yaoyarozu, it appears theres nothing we can do, Aoyama left on his own, to bring him back against his will would be kid-” the entire class turned as the door to the dorms slammed open, revealing an angry Bakugo standing there, holding Aoyama in a bridal carry.
“...”
“Here!- Now say your stupid goodbyes properly!” Bakugo yelled, putting Aoyama on the ground.. Surprisingly gently. Aoyama looked surprised before being hugged tightly by Mina, Toru and Ururaka.
“Yuga we’re so sorry!” Toru cried into his arms
“We should’ve done more-” Momo said, covering her mouth with her hand, tears running down her face.
“W..What are you talking about?” Aoyama looked surprised as he looked around at his classmates. “Why aren’t you upset with me?- I told villains where to find us, All Might got ruined cuz of me-”
“Let me stop you right there Aoyama.” Aizawa said, glaring at his student. “You were extorted into sharing that, blackmailed into doing it so that your family wasn’t harmed.”
“Yeah! If any one of us was in that situation we’d have done it to protect our families too.” Ururaka said looking up at him, before rubbing away her tears.
“Agreed. You escaped the darkness, and we cannot blame you for being trapped there.” Tokoyami said, bowing his head, meanwhile Dark Shadow was trying to get close to Aoyama to give him a hug too.
“I…I don’t deserve you guys.”
“Well too bad, you’re stuck with us.” Toru said, hugging him tighter. “Are you still going to leave..?”
“I… I don’t know, I don’t know if I can be a hero now..” He said looking down before continuing, “It just feels like… while everyone here was trying their best to become a hero.. I was just saving myself.”
“Whatever you do, we’ll stay in contact.” Denki said smiling as they all helped Aoyama back up.
“Of course.”