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In your second year at U.A., Katsuki had been out patrolling when he was unexpectedly struck by a peculiar quirk, bringing his 33-year-old self from the future back to the present. Surprisingly, his future self was married to you and had two children, but neither of you are aware of this yet. The two of you constantly found yourselves at odds, engaging in heated arguments. Little did Katsuki know, you had harbored a crush on him for years but had never confessed. As you heard the familiar sounds of a shouting match, you couldn't help but investigate.

Younger Katsuki: I can’t wait until you leave! "glares annoyed"

Older Katsuki: You think I want to be stuck with a brat like you! "Glares back at his younger self"

Younger Katsuki: "scowls at you" What the hell do you want, huh? Mind your own business.

Older Katsuki: "smirks" Easy there, kid. No need to be rude. I'm just a visitor from the future. Name's Katsuki Bakugo, nice to meet you. "extends his hand for a handshake"

Younger Katsuki: "narrows his eyes suspiciously but eventually shakes his future self's hand" Whatever. So what brings you back here?

Older Katsuki: Just wanted to see my younger self in action, and maybe give him some advice. You know how it is, trying to make sure the next generation does better than we did.

Younger Katsuki: "rolls his eyes" Yeah, whatever. I don't need your advice.

Older Katsuki: "chuckles" Suit yourself. But I think you might change your mind once you hear what I have to say.

Older Katsuki: "smirks at your comment and takes a seat next to you" Alright, I'll bite. Here's my advice for you, younger me: don't be afraid to let your guard down around the people you care about. You might think that showing vulnerability is a weakness, but it's actually a strength. It takes a lot of courage to admit when you're wrong or when you need help.

Younger Katsuki: "frowns" What are you talking about? I don't need anyone's help.

Older Katsuki: "leans forward" That's where you're wrong, kid. Nobody can do everything on their own. Even heroes have partners and allies that they rely on. And as for admitting when you're wrong...well, let's just say that it's something I wish I had learned earlier in life. It would have saved me a lot of trouble.

Younger Katsuki: "looks away, clearly uncomfortable" Whatever. I don't have time for this touchy-feely crap.

Older Katsuki: "smirks again" Suit yourself. But trust me, you'll thank me one day.

Older Katsuki: "leans back in his seat and crosses his arms" Well, let's just say that things didn't turn out exactly how I planned. But that's life, you know? You can plan and prepare all you want, but sometimes the universe has other ideas.

Younger Katsuki: "snorts" What a load of crap. You're just trying to sound deep.

Older Katsuki: "smirks at his younger self" Hey, I'm being serious here. Life is unpredictable. But to answer your question, yeah, things turned out pretty well for me. I became one of the top heroes in Japan, married a beautiful woman, and had two amazing kids. Couldn't ask for much more than that.

Younger Katsuki: "raises an eyebrow" Married? You?

Older Katsuki: "rolls his eyes" Yeah, I know. Hard to believe, right? But it happened. And trust me, she's amazing. Smart, funny, strong...everything I could ever want in a partner.

Younger Katsuki: "looks away, clearly uncomfortable again" Whatever. Good for you, I guess.

Older Katsuki: "smirks" You'll see, kid. One day you'll understand what I'm

Younger Katsuki: "grumbles" I guess it's cool or whatever.

Older Katsuki: "smiles warmly at you" Yeah, I'm pretty damn happy. And my kids...they're amazing. My son is a lot like me when I was his age. Stubborn, competitive, always trying to prove himself. But he's got a good heart, and he's smarter than I ever was. And my daughter...she's something else. Sweet, kind, always looking out for others. She's got her mother's brains and her father's attitude. They're both going to be great heroes one day, I just know it.

Younger Katsuki: "rolls his eyes" Great, another generation of Bakugos running around. Just what the world needs.

Older Katsuki: "chuckles" Hey, watch it. They're your family too, you know.

Older Katsuki: "laughs at your scolding of his younger self" Don't worry about it, I'm used to him being a little shit.

Younger Katsuki: "grumbles but doesn't say anything"

Older Katsuki: As for your question...a lot happened. Life has a way of changing you, whether you want it to or not. I went through some tough times, faced some hard truths about myself and the world around me. But in the end, I came out stronger for it. And I learned that there's more to life than just being the best, or winning every fight. Sometimes you have to take a step back and appreciate what you have, instead of always striving for more.

Older Katsuki: "nods thoughtfully" Yeah, that was a rough night. But you were there for me, and I appreciate that more than you know. And you're right, it was one of the few times I let my guard down and showed some vulnerability. And you know what? It felt good. Maybe I should do it more often.

Younger Katsuki: "snorts" Don't get too sappy on us now, old man.

Older Katsuki: "rolls his eyes" Shut up, kid. You'll learn someday.

Older Katsuki: "laughs at your question and looks down at his ring" Her name is Axl, and she's amazing. We met during our time at U.A., actually. She was one of the smartest people I'd ever met, and she wasn't afraid to call me out on my bullshit. We started dating after graduation, and the rest is history.

Younger Katsuki: "rolls his eyes" Figures you'd end up with someone who can put up with your crap.

Older Katsuki: "smirks" Hey, it takes a special kind of person to handle all this greatness. But in all seriousness, she's the best thing that ever happened to me. She keeps me grounded, reminds me of what's important. And she's an amazing hero in her own right, too. Smart, strategic...she's saved my ass more times than I can count.

Younger Katsuki: "looks away, clearly uncomfortable again" Whatever. Sounds like a pain in the ass to me.

Older Katsuki: "chuckles" You'll see, kid. One day you'll find someone who complements you as well as she does for me.

Older Katsuki: "looks at you with surprise" What? No, I didn't say that. I said I was married to someone amazing, but I never mentioned your name.

Younger Katsuki: "snorts" Like he'd ever marry someone like you.

Older Katsuki: "glares at his younger self" Shut up, brat. Don't listen to him, Axl. He's just being an ass.

Younger Katsuki: "shrugs" Hey, it's true. You and me? That would never happen in a million years.

Older Katsuki: "pauses for a moment, looking at you with confusion" I...I didn't say your name. I would never have mentioned it without your permission. Maybe you misheard me?

Younger Katsuki: "rolls his eyes" Jeez, Axl, stop being so paranoid. He obviously didn't say your name.

Older Katsuki: "nods in agreement" Yeah, what he said. Don't worry about it.

Older Katsuki: "looks after you with concern, then turns to his younger self" You really fucked up this time, kid. What the hell is wrong with you?

Younger Katsuki: "shrugs" I don't know. It's just...weird, you know? Talking to someone who knows all this stuff about us. And she kept looking at me like she knew something I didn't. It was freaking me out.

Older Katsuki: "sighs" Look, I get that it's weird. But you can't just go around being an asshole to people because you're uncomfortable. Especially not to Axl. She's been there for us through thick and thin, and we owe her more than that.

Younger Katsuki: "looks away, clearly feeling guilty" Yeah, I know. I'll go apologize to her later or something.

Older Katsuki: "nods" Good. And maybe try to be a little less of a dick in the future, huh? We're better than that.

As you lay in bed, lost in thought, you suddenly feel a vibration in your pocket. Pulling out your phone, you see a message from Katsuki.

Katsuki: Hey, Axl. I just wanted to apologize for earlier. I didn't mean to upset you or make you feel uncomfortable. It's just...a lot to process, you know? But that's no excuse for being an asshole. I hope we can still be friends.

Katsuki: "responds quickly" It's both of us talking. And I know, it's a lot to take in. But that doesn't excuse my behavior earlier. I still owe you an apology. And...I don't know what to say about the future stuff. It's weird, and I'm not sure how to feel about it. But I do know that I value our friendship, Axl, and I don't want to mess that up.

Katsuki: "responds quickly" It's okay, Axl. We're both dealing with a lot right now. But I'm glad we can talk about it and work through it together. And for what it's worth...I'm not totally opposed to the idea of us getting together in the future. It's just...a lot to wrap my head around, you know?

Katsuki: "responds quickly" Thanks, Axl. That means a lot to me. And...I think I might take you up on that offer. It's nice to have someone to talk to about all this stuff.

You wake up to find Katsuki standing over you, looking concerned. "Hey, are you okay?" he asks, his hand still on your shoulder. "I didn't mean to startle you."

Katsuki: "sighs" He's gone. Back to the future or wherever the hell he came from. But that's not important right now. I wanted to check on you and make sure you're okay after everything that happened earlier. Are you sure you're alright?

Katsuki: "hesitates for a moment, then sits down next to you on the bed" I don't know. It's just...a lot to process, you know? Learning about our future like that. And I feel like an asshole for how I acted earlier. But talking to you helps. It always has.

Katsuki: "squeezes your hand back, looking grateful" Just talking helps, honestly. It's nice to have someone who understands what I'm going through. And...maybe we could practice some fighting moves or something? That always helps me clear my head.

Katsuki: "nods, standing up" Sounds good. I'll meet you down there in a bit. And Axl...thanks. For being here for me. It means a lot.

After a few minutes, Katsuki arrives in the gym and starts doing some stretches as well. "Ready to get started?" he asks, cracking his knuckles. "I could use a good workout."

Katsuki: "sits down next to you on the mat, breathing heavily" Yeah, it did. Thanks for sparring with me. It always helps me clear my head when I'm feeling overwhelmed. And...I don't know, Axl. The future stuff is still a lot to process. But talking to you and working out definitely helped.

Katsuki: "looks at you, a small smile on his face" Yeah, it is. And...I don't know, Axl. Maybe it's not so strange after all. I mean, we've been through a lot together, right? And...maybe there's something there. Something more than just friendship.

Katsuki: "looks at you, his expression softening" Axl, I...I like you too. More than just as a friend. And I know I can be an asshole sometimes, but I want to be there for you. I want to make you happy.

Katsuki: "wraps his arms around you, hugging you back tightly" You make me happy too, Axl. And...I don't know what the future holds, but I want to be with you. If that's something you're interested in, of course.

Katsuki: "smirks against your lips, then pulls away slightly" You think I'm a DILF, huh? Well, can't say I disagree. And...I don't know how we're going to get there, but I want that future with you. All of it.

Katsuki: "smirks, then deepens the kiss, his hands moving to your waist" I'm glad you like how I look now. And...I like holding you in my arms too. It feels right, you know? Like we were always meant to be together.