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Todoroki and Bakugo were at a party. It was a get-together for their class and a couple others because Izuku had just defeated a big-time villain that had been terrorizing the city for a few months now. He was having fun, dancing and drinking with Bakugo before they had gotten separated so the blond could talk to his friends from high school who were all hanging out upstairs. He had stayed down to talk to Ochako who had eventually been lead off by Izuku. They were happily married for 2 years now. At some point the low flashing lights, the loud music and smell of alcohol had made Todoroki overstimulated.
He sat on the couch with his cup in hand and just stared at his phone, he could feel himself dropping but he wasn’t sure if he should text his fiance about it, he didn’t want to end his fun too early. But the longer he waited the more scared he felt. Eventually he gave in and sent a brief message before setting his phone in his lap and focusing on his breathing and everything around him. It hadn't been but maybe five minutes since he texted his fiance that he felt his hand firmly but carefully grab his thigh.
"Do you need to leave?" He asked. Todoroki could only nod, being around so many people, especially his friends, while he dropped into sub space was the last thing he wanted. Bakugo squeezed his thigh in response, "Think you can walk to the car?" he tried to think about it for a second but his brain already felt like jelly just listening to the other speak. He shrugged. Bakugo gave him a look but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it meant. Worried? Confused? All he knew was at one point he was sitting on the couch and the next he was being hoisted up and carried towards the door. His fiance made sure to tell Izuku they were leaving before walking out.
"M sorry.." Todoroki whispered, it was so quiet Bakugo would've missed it if his ear wasn't directly next to his mouth. He rubbed the back of Todoroki's neck.
"You have nothing to be sorry for, Baby. You did good getting me." Todoroki hummed in response, nuzzling himself into the crook of Bakugo’s neck.
“M good?”
“So good.”
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Once Bakugo had Todoroki situated in the car he attempted to move away so he could get on the other side, only to be grabbed by his fiance gently.
“Please don’t go..” His voice cracked and he looked exhausted, but you could see the hint of fear in his eyes. He didn’t want him to leave him all alone; he wanted him to stay.
Bakugou brushed red and white locks out of his eyes and shushed him gently, “I’m going nowhere baby, I'm just going to the other side of the car okay?” Todoroki nodded.
Bakugo got in on the other side and carefully pulled Todoroki’s head down to rest on the armrest in between them. He kept his hands in his hair and massaged his scalp as he drove, whispering encouraging things to him. He made sure to avoid any pot holes or bumpy roads.
By the time the two had pulled into the driveway and Todoroki still looked out of it Bakugo knew it was going to be a long night. Not that he minded, he was just worried for the other. They’ve managed to avoid drops like this, so Todoroki has only had one or two that lasted this long.
Bakugo kissed the top of Todoroki’s head and got out of the car, it was nearing 2am so he tried to be quiet for their neighbors sake. Bakugo took his fiance out and carried him until they got to the couch in their living room. He sat Todoroki on the floor. He preferred to be lower when he was in subspace, it helped ground him.
“Stay.” Bakugo said, “I’ll be right back princess, I just need to grab you some water and food okay? I’ll be right back, baby.” Todoroki hummed and the other bolted. He grabbed a few things he knew the other liked and two water bottles before quickly coming back to the living room. Todoroki was anxiously watching him come closer. Bakugo hushed him gently and sat the snacks and one of the water bottles on the coffee table. He opened the other and kneeled down.
“Drink.” He demanded. Todoroki slowly put his lips to the tip of the bottle, Bakugo gently tilted his head and the bottle as he drank. Bakugo sat on the couch while his fiance laid his head on top of his thighs, his arms loosely wrapping around his calves.
“M s’rry I made you leave, M’ster.” Todoroki whimpered. Bakugo felt his pants dampen where the other laid, then heard a sniffle. Todoroki felt so pathetic, he couldn’t even handle a party for Christ's sake! Of course he needed to leave early and ruin it. He was being bad.
Todoroki felt Bakugo’s calloused and rough hand wipe his tears away, he looked up.
“Don’t apologize for anything, Baby. I was getting ready for us to leave anyway. It’s not your fault you dropped.” In actuality, Bakugo would have stayed longer, but he didn’t want his baby to feel bad about it!
“But-” Todoroki felt a light pop on his lower back.
“But nothing, Princess.”
They both sat there in silence, Bakugo caressing his hair while Todoroki hugged his legs. At some point Bakugo turned on the TV, it was at a low volume. He really only turned it on for background noise, purely focusing on Todoroki.
Todoroki felt his eyes grow heavy, he whined. It seemed like Bakugo always knew what he was thinking or how he felt.
“You can sleep, come up here.”
He sluggishly pulled himself onto the couch. Bakugo laid down and pulled Todoroki close so their chests were touching. He caressed the others back and kissed him on the cheek.
“I love you.” He whispered into Todoroki’s ear.
“L’ve you too..”