“ dumbass anniversary ” [ katsuki bakugou ]
→ summary: you drag your exasperated boyfriend to a botanical garden in december to celebrate your anniversary, then quickly regret it when you remember that december is very cold. luckily, katsuki is very warm and doesn't mind you leeching off of him. (also dec. 6 is your anniversay) written for @katsukidotcom 's lover's lane collab [listed as @/iizuwuku]
→ pairing: bakugou x gn!reader
→ warnings: lots of expletives from bkg, flustered katsuki, very cheesy flirting, 100% fluff. it's not december but this is based on the fact that my hometown made the very smart decision to open a botanical garden in december and me and my friend visited. this is very self-indulgent and one of the most self-inserty fics i've done. (love me most ardently is a pride and the prejudice quote!)
KATSUKI DIDN'T EVEN REMEMBER HOW YOU GOT HIM TO AGREE TO THIS. He's always hated the cold, breeze nipping his skin raw and his breath sticking to his cheeks. But you did- this had been your bright idea, even if no one would be able to tell. You had practically dragged him out of the apartment, it'll be fun, Kats! You'd quickly grown to regret the decision. The garden was void of most other people, normal people, who knew that December was too cold a month to be visiting a botanical garden.
He tips his chin as another hard gust of wind blows through the garden, ruffling both of your hair and sending a violent shiver down your spine. Katsuki pins you under a sharp stare before tucking you tighter under a heavy arm. You accept the opportunity and press against his chest- warmth finally seeping back into your hands. He flinches at the press of your nose against his throat, but warm hands find their way to your back nonetheless- pulling you closer in a futile attempt to get rid of non-existent space.
"Who picked an outdoor date for December?" You grumble, pushing further into his neck, "whoever they are, they're dumb," warm breath cools against the tender skin of his neck.
Katsuki scoffs unhelpfully, eyes rolling gently as he continues rubbing up and down your back, "aww, don't be so hard on yourself, dumbass." His lips press into the pinch of your brows, smoothing it out, "they're the ones who decided opening a garden in the middle of winter was a good idea."
You huff indignantly, trying to burrow deeper into the soft cotton of his scarf. "It's cold," you whine, words all muffled by skin and fabric. His lips quirk into a soft smile at the noise. "Why'd you have to ask me out in December, huh?"
"First of all, December's always cold, baby. You forget that when you refused to put on any more layers?" He shifts into a comically high-pitched voice, "I don't need a scarf! I'll be fine, Kats- it's not even supposed to be that cold."
You pull away to glare at him, annoyance completely squashed by the soft smile he's wearing, "and if you wanted a spring anniversary, you shouldn't've looked so cute in that damn santa hat. Maybe then I would've waited a couple months to finally ask you out." His cheek nudges your temple, lips brushing the skin, "c'mere, angel." You huff once more, breathing into his scarf, before you nestle against him.
Katsuki cups your hands between his, pulling them to his lips- warm breath spreading to the tips. He keeps them clasped firmly between his own over-heated hands as you walk, lips finding your temple. The full force of his warmth washes over you. You let out a quiet, contented chuff as you slack against him. His stupid little lovesick smile grows.
"Thank you, baby," you breathe, grinning into his chest. "Don' know what I'd do without you."
"Perish." He scoffs softly, scowling as you jerk back to glare up at him, "tch- stay still." Katsuki flings a scarf over your neck, warm hands brushing your throat as he fits the ends into a knot, tucking the material into your coat gently.