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[petri808]

We Met in Cyberspace

@chipsandchaps you’re right, with a title like that, this story deserves a little more 😉

Part 1 Here

Things were taking some getting used to for Kirishima when it came to Bakugou. Their online chats were taking off in a good way and his new friend was opening up a lot more to him. It was really great! But all that said, it’s been several months since they’d started working together and the guy barely spoke to him at the office.

When no one else was around, Bakugou would talk sometimes, Kiri was even sure he’d caught the man looking at him too. But whenever he looked back, Bakugou would cough or clear his throat and act like it never happened. If it wasn’t for subtle little things, a tinge of pink skin here, a passing touch there, Kirishima might have finally asked what the deal was.

It was obvious to Kiri that Katsuki liked him. But the whole closeted issue was the giant elephant in the room. Baku struggled with it and now so was he, but for a different reason. He could understand the fear of being true to oneself, it was a struggle he’d had through high school and into his adult life.

Ironically it was an old college girlfriend that helped Kirishima through the transition. Mina was an amazing woman, so free and open, never fearing the world around her. She’d figured out that her boyfriend Kiri was gay before he did. And once she’d coaxed him into admitting it to himself it was like a new world had opened up.

They’d stayed close friends since and Mina once again helped him deal with the issue. ‘Remember what it was like?’ She reminded Kiri. ‘It wasn’t easy, so what he’ll need is you to be patient with him. The closer you become as friends, the better things will be when he’s ready to take the next step.’

Kirishima closes his eyes behind his desk for a moment. One of their co-workers had made a stupid comment today and he could see the tension behind Bakugou’s eyes. ‘Patience... thanks Mina, but we’ll just have to see if I’ll be as good a support as you were.’ He wasn’t giving up, but he was also running out of ideas.

Bakugou- ‘you’re quiet tonight,’ he messages his friend.

Kirishima- ‘oh. I’m sorry I don’t mean to be.’

Bakugou- ‘wanna tell me about it?’

Kirishima- ‘I. I don’t wanna scare you off.’

Bakugou stares at the words on his screen. ‘Scare him off?’ He was suddenly afraid of what it could mean. To him things were going well between the two men. His eyebrows furrow, could Eijiro have met another guy? Okay, sure it’s not like they were dating or anything, but that didn’t stop the stabbing pain in his heart.

Kirishima- ‘ah crap I’m sorry Katsuki, did I scare you for reals?? It’s nothing, really, don’t even worry about it. Please say something!!’

Bakugou takes a deep breath- ‘look Eijiro. I. I’ll understand if you find someone else. I’m not the greatest catch or anything and you’re such a great guy you must have a lot of options other than me.’

Kirishima blinks, that was a bit of a shock for him that Bakugou was sounding... jealous?! Or at least that’s the way it sounded in his head. It kinda made Kiri happy to get a reaction for once. He takes a moment to compose himself then decides to go for it.

Kirishima- ‘I don’t wanna have any more misunderstandings so I’m just gonna lay it all out. I like you, Katsuki, a lot, so I’m not going anywhere. But, tbh it’s hard sometimes because I’d love to make things official and you’re not ready. Please don’t think I’m pressuring you! I don’t want you to feel like you have to come out if your not ready! I’m not seeing anyone else and I’m willing to wait for you.’

“H-he really likes me?” Bakugou sits back in shock. True, it had been obvious but to be said aloud! It was the first time he’d ever felt wanted and truly cared about. But he never realized how much Kirishima was hurting or struggling to maintain this sort-of relationship all for his sake. It broke him.

Bakugou- ‘Eijiro, I’m sorry. I should have realized. Your the first person that’s ever made me feel desired and I don’t know what to do.’

Kirishima- ‘It’s ok man. I knew from the beginning this wasn’t gonna be easy, but I chose to stick it out.’

Bakugou- ‘I do like you a lot too Eijiro.’

Kirishima blushes behind the screen- ‘just throwing it out there but, even if it’s only between us for now, could I call you my boyfriend?’ He held his breath after hitting send and prayed.

Bakugou- ‘Yes’

Kirishima screams into the empty void of his apartment. Bakugou said yes! This was a huge step forward! Okay don’t get too excited, Kiri calms himself back down.

Bakugou- ‘Um, Eijiro I should get some sleep now. I’ll see you tomorrow at work.’

Kirishima- ‘lol, it is getting late. Alrighty, good night Katsuki :)’

Bakugou- ‘goodnight Eijiro. And thank you.’

Kirishima- ‘np, what are best buds for ;)’

That night, Kirishima fell asleep with a smile plastered on his face. This was just one small step, but in his heart he knew, there were many more to follow.

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The Mina part came from my own experience. I suspected that my first boyfriend was gay even though he was the one who asked me out. I knew through it all that eventually he’d come out of the closet and I supported it 110%. We‘re still friends to this day, 23 years later. I’m still jealous of his beautiful silky hair lol and the fucker can rock heels as good as I can 😂 but I love him lol.

Depending on the response I might continue this a little more 😊

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