[sometimes intelligence is the one to follow, but sometimes instincts are the way to go. denji probably has some jacked up instincts as well, clashing between survivalist and wanting acceptance. that could make for some insane instinctive tug of wars between the two distinct sides. at some point, denji's going to unload on him; he can predict that well enough. depending on when and where will depend on the reaction the half-devil gets.
bakugou's as apt to look someone in the face when talking to them as he is to ignore them entirely while mouthing off. though he's also 100% the person to yell if someone doesn't look at him while addressing him, cause RUDE. then again, denji's right about the number of times he's seen the blonde's face in various states of yelling at him or glaring at him for one thing or another. though he's also seen bakugou contemplative as he works on a task, to say nothing of his usual scowling RBF. this time, he's looking at denji so the half-devil knows he's listening. he wants to see it in denji's face that he's being acknowledged, words are taken in and valued rather than simply passed over as nothing. it's not completely surprising to see that flicker of unfamiliarity in the other boy's eyes when he realizes that. bakugou wonders how many times in denji's life has someone actually listened to him with the intent to acknowledge what he says is worth keeping. no clue, no answer, but he can at least do that for him. even as he looks away and thanks him for his words, ultimately culminating in a quiet confession of some feelings, it's because bakugou trusts denji to listen to him too. and understand the underlying mass that conveys in those few words.
bakugou's always held actions over words, accepting words are important most of the time, but can mean shit if they're not backed up by actions. plus words are often annoying, embarrassing to say when an action can just as easily (or should just as easily) convey what the words say. part of it is bakugou's tough guy image, not wanting to verbalize things that make him look soft or vulnerable, both of which convey "weakness" to his mind and not something he wants other people thinking of him. even if that's toxic masculinity and irrational. it's the way he grew up. with denji, he doesn't have to say things, isn't pestered to vocalize what the other boy can pick up on from his actions. that makes bakugou feel safer, more comfortable, and enables him to actually say things like this because he trusts denji not to look down on him for doing so, or annoy him by demanding more.
right. the movie. yeah, it's happening. it's not bad. but bakugou's more focused on denji. the warmth between them, the occasional touch, the fact they're still together under the blanket. he hasn't done this since he was fucking... 5 or something.
but the movie's ending finally prompts him to push the thoughts to the side and move the now-empty cake box to the couch arm, blanket falling away to his waist in the process. mah, the warmth is missed already, but it's not like he's going to fall asleep on the couch beside denji, right?
oh, that question. bakugou's arrested by it, blinking once. like, his brain immediately goes to the stupid movie version of ending a date, since his mom forced him to watch a handful of them with her when he was younger. that's... embarrassing and awkward as fuck, and denji's not gay. duh. but just "bye" and walking off sounds like a dump he doesn't think either of them want to endure. because it wasn't a bad date. so what would cap this off perfectly? dinner. movie. dessert.]
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[sometimes intelligence is the one to follow, but sometimes instincts are the way to go. denji probably has some jacked up instincts as well, clashing between survivalist and wanting acceptance. that could make for some insane instinctive tug of wars between the two distinct sides. at some point, denji's going to unload on him; he can predict that well enough. depending on when and where will depend on the reaction the half-devil gets.
bakugou's as apt to look someone in the face when talking to them as he is to ignore them entirely while mouthing off. though he's also 100% the person to yell if someone doesn't look at him while addressing him, cause RUDE. then again, denji's right about the number of times he's seen the blonde's face in various states of yelling at him or glaring at him for one thing or another. though he's also seen bakugou contemplative as he works on a task, to say nothing of his usual scowling RBF. this time, he's looking at denji so the half-devil knows he's listening. he wants to see it in denji's face that he's being acknowledged, words are taken in and valued rather than simply passed over as nothing. it's not completely surprising to see that flicker of unfamiliarity in the other boy's eyes when he realizes that. bakugou wonders how many times in denji's life has someone actually listened to him with the intent to acknowledge what he says is worth keeping. no clue, no answer, but he can at least do that for him. even as he looks away and thanks him for his words, ultimately culminating in a quiet confession of some feelings, it's because bakugou trusts denji to listen to him too. and understand the underlying mass that conveys in those few words.
bakugou's always held actions over words, accepting words are important most of the time, but can mean shit if they're not backed up by actions. plus words are often annoying, embarrassing to say when an action can just as easily (or should just as easily) convey what the words say. part of it is bakugou's tough guy image, not wanting to verbalize things that make him look soft or vulnerable, both of which convey "weakness" to his mind and not something he wants other people thinking of him. even if that's toxic masculinity and irrational. it's the way he grew up. with denji, he doesn't have to say things, isn't pestered to vocalize what the other boy can pick up on from his actions. that makes bakugou feel safer, more comfortable, and enables him to actually say things like this because he trusts denji not to look down on him for doing so, or annoy him by demanding more.
right. the movie. yeah, it's happening. it's not bad. but bakugou's more focused on denji. the warmth between them, the occasional touch, the fact they're still together under the blanket. he hasn't done this since he was fucking... 5 or something.
but the movie's ending finally prompts him to push the thoughts to the side and move the now-empty cake box to the couch arm, blanket falling away to his waist in the process. mah, the warmth is missed already, but it's not like he's going to fall asleep on the couch beside denji, right?
oh, that question. bakugou's arrested by it, blinking once. like, his brain immediately goes to the stupid movie version of ending a date, since his mom forced him to watch a handful of them with her when he was younger. that's... embarrassing and awkward as fuck, and denji's not gay. duh. but just "bye" and walking off sounds like a dump he doesn't think either of them want to endure. because it wasn't a bad date. so what would cap this off perfectly? dinner. movie. dessert.]
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