"A Moment of Unbridled Joy"
Part 183
As soon as the words left my lips, Bakugo's eyes widened in surprise, and for a moment, he just stared at me, his face frozen in a mixture of shock and elation. I could see the emotions playing out on his face, like a rollercoaster of feelings that he couldn't quite contain. Then, in a movement that seemed almost involuntary, he took a step closer to me, his eyes locked onto mine with an intensity that made my heart skip a beat. Before I could even process what was happening, he leaned in, his lips brushing against mine in a soft, gentle kiss. The world around us seemed to melt away, leaving only the two of us, lost in the moment. I felt a rush of excitement and happiness, like a dam had burst inside me, releasing a torrent of emotions. Just as we were getting lost in the kiss, Mina's voice pierced the air, shrill and excited. "OMG OMG AGHHHHH VESPER IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!" she squealed, her voice echoing off the walls. I felt my face heat up with a blush, and I quickly pulled back from Bakugo, my eyes darting to Mina, who was jumping up and down, her face alight with excitement. "Mina, quiet it down," I said nervously, trying to play it cool despite the fact that my heart was still racing with excitement. Bakugo chuckled, a low, husky sound that sent shivers down my spine. He took another step closer to me, his eyes locked onto mine with a warm, tender gaze. Todoroki, who had been watching the scene unfold with a mixture of surprise and curiosity, smiled, a small, gentle smile that spoke volumes about his happiness for us. "Congratulations, you two," he said, his voice low and warm. "I'm really happy for you." I smiled, feeling a sense of joy and elation that I'd never felt before. It was like the whole world had come alive, and everything was possible. Bakugo's hand reached out, and he gently brushed a strand of hair behind my ear, his touch sending shivers down my spine. As we stood there, lost in the moment, I knew that nothing would ever be the same again. The world had changed, and I was no longer the same person. I was no longer just Vesper, the quiet, reserved student. I was someone who had been kissed by Bakugo, someone who had confessed their feelings and been accepted. The thought sent a thrill through me, and I smiled, feeling like I was walking on air. Bakugo's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled back at me, his face alight with happiness. In that moment, everything felt right with the world.