by aceGrac3
Izuku's viridian eyes followed Katsuki's effortless interactions with Kirishima and Kaminari, his chest tightening with a mix of envy, jealousy, and insecurity. For years, he'd struggled to bridge the gap between himself and the high-tempered blonde, but every attempt seemed to fall flat. Witnessing Katsuki's seamless connections with others only intensified Izuku's insecurities.
Why did it come so naturally to them? What secret did they possess that he lacked? Izuku's mind swirled with self-doubt. Was he too intense, too clingy, or too awkward? Or was he simply not worthy of Katsuki's attention?
The possibility pierced his heart like a dagger. Izuku's thoughts spiraled: "Am I invisible to him? Uninteresting? Unlovable?" The fear of being not enough gnawed at his soul.
As he observed Katsuki's genuine nudges and carefree talks with others, Izuku felt like an outsider, forever trapped on the periphery. His longing to understand Katsuki deepened, yet the distance between them seemed insurmountable. The cut went deeper and bled more upon the realization that his feelings didn't connect to a longing of friendship, but something more.
Words: 1094, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English
- Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga)
- Rating: Mature
- Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
- Categories: M/M
- Characters: Midoriya Izuku, Bakugou Katsuki, Todoroki Shouto, Iida Tenya, Uraraka Ochako, Kirishima Eijirou, Kaminari Denki, Sero Hanta, Ashido Mina, Jirou Kyouka, Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead
- Relationships: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku, Bakugou Katsuki & Midoriya Izuku, Bakugou Katsuki & Kirishima Eijirou, Ashido Mina & Bakugou Katsuki & Kaminari Denki & Kirishima Eijirou & Sero Hanta, Midoriya Izuku & Todoroki Shouto, Iida Tenya & Midoriya Izuku & Uraraka Ochako, Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead & Midoriya Izuku
- Additional Tags: Jealousy, Jealous Midoriya Izuku, Jealous Bakugou Katsuki, Possessive Behavior, Miscommunication, Hurt/Comfort, Confused Midoriya Izuku, Self-Harm, Fluff, Angst, Bakugou Katsuki Swears A Lot, Bakugou Katsuki is Bad at Feelings, Soft Bakugou Katsuki, Midoriya Izuku Needs A Hug, Supportive Dekusquad (My Hero Academia), Unrequited Love, Mutual Pining, One-Sided Midoriya Izuku/Todoroki Shouto