“Hey, babe. I know it’s late, I got caught up at work bc some shitty villian decided to attack last minute. I’ll be home soon, so don’t wait up for me. I love you, Izuku.”

Deku cluthes the phone to his chest. It doesn’t feel real. His lungs hurt; he can’t breathe.

Tears stain his freckled cheeks. “I love you too, Kacchan.” He whispers as he replays the voicemail over and over again.

It’s been months and he still pays for Kacchan’s phone bill just to hear his last words.

Deku knows it’s not healthy, but he can’t bring himself to disconnect his phone service. It’s all he has left of Bakugou.

Their shared bed is empty; just like Deku’s heart.

Green eyes flutter shut as the last of his tears slip away from his lashes. He curls into a fetal position, letting Kacchan’s voice lull him to sleep.

He sighs into the pillow. “Why did you leave me, Katsuki?”