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"Our universe grants every soul a twin -- a reflection of themselves -- the kindred spirit -- And no matter where they are or how far away they are from each other -- even if they are in different dimensions, they will always find one another. This is destiny; this is love."

- Julie Dillon

Note: I'm glad you guys didn't get annoyed at the reader in the previous chapter (most of you). A few of you have gotten annoyed at her in the past, so I was expecting the same.

ALSO: Q&A once I finish the book?
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       Bakugou hadn't stopped looking at you for thirty minutes straight. Even when you moved seats to the bar counter, he turned his head to slowly follow your movement. The more he stared, the more scared you got, which you were pretty sure was his intention.

      When Kurogiri finally entered the room, you finally spoke up about it, a mouthful of chips, "What do you want, Bakubitch?"

     He didn't say anything, just continued to stare at you. You huffed and ignored him, which hadn't been very successful so far.

     "Okay," Kurogiri said. "Bakugou, let's discuss why you're here."

      "This is gonna go down well," you mumbled, standing up from your seat and beginning to walk away. "Have fun with him."

     "You're staying here, (L/N)," Kurogiri said.

     "Why?"

     "You're helping us convince Bakugou to join the League."

     You looked at him, then Shigaraki, then Bakugou, then Shigaraki, then Bakugou, then back at Kurogiri. "Pardon?"

     "You're the only one he'll really listen to if he doesn't listen to us."

     "And why would I do that?" You shrugged your shoulders, gesturing to your friend. "This was your idea. I wasn't allowed to give my input, remember?"

     "(L/N), shut up about the voting box," Shigaraki said, rubbing his forehead in exasperation.

     You threw your hands up, "I'm just saying it wasn't fair! You force me in this stupid league and I'm not even allowed to VOTE!"

      This was the first time Bakugou had spoken up, "You guys fucking voted on my kidnapping?"

     "Your recruitment, Bakugou," you said. "We were all on board with your kidnapping."

     "'We'?"

     You pursed your lips at your accidental choice of words, not even realising what you said. "I-I meant they."

     Bakugou continued to stare at you, trying so hard to not give the look he was giving you. You couldn't look at him any longer, and you turned back to Shigaraki, "If you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go and sit on the roof and listen to My Chemical Romance."

     "Just know that the reason why you're going to help us," Dabi said, leaning back against the wall, "is the same reason why we made you join the League in the first place."

     Bakugou's ears perked at this, and he looked back over at you, waiting to see your reaction. You glared at Dabi, eyes flicking to Bakugou for a moment before you said, "I'm aware."

     "Then you'll do as you're told," he said. "Now, I'm aware Bakugou hasn't gone to the bathroom in six hours, and I don't know about you guys, but I don't want the room smelling like piss. Take him outside so he can go to the bathroom."