**Chapter 8: Feelings of Affection**

As they spent more time together, Bakugou couldn't shake off the feeling that had been growing inside him. It was a strange, fluttery sensation in his chest, one that he couldn't quite understand. He had never experienced it before, and it left him feeling both excited and confused. Y/N, on the other hand, seemed to sense that something was changing between them. She would catch him looking at her, his eyes lingering on her face or her hair, and she would smile. It was as if she knew a secret that he didn't, and it made him feel both curious and a little anxious. One day, as they were walking through the jungle, Y/N turned to him and asked, "Katsuki, what's wrong? You seem a little distant lately." Bakugou hesitated, unsure of how to explain the feelings that were swirling inside him. He didn't know what they were or where they came from, but he knew that they were connected to Y/N. "I...I don't know," he admitted, feeling a little embarrassed. Y/N's expression softened, and she reached out to touch his arm. "It's okay," she said. "I think I might know what's going on. I've been feeling it too." Bakugou's eyes snapped to hers, and he felt a jolt of surprise. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Y/N smiled, her eyes sparkling with warmth. "I think we might be... developing feelings for each other," she said, her voice gentle. Bakugou's face went blank, and he felt like he had been punched in the gut. Feelings for each other? What did that mean? Y/N took a step closer to him, her eyes locked on his. "It's okay, Katsuki," she said. "It's natural. We spend a lot of time together, and we've grown close." Bakugou's mind was reeling, but he couldn't deny the truth in her words. He did feel something for Y/N, something that went beyond friendship or curiosity. As they stood there, the jungle around them seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of them, suspended in a moment of uncertainty. And then, without thinking, Bakugou reached out and took Y/N's hand. It was a simple gesture, but it felt like a spark of electricity had run through his body. Y/N smiled, her eyes shining with happiness, and squeezed his hand gently. In that moment, Bakugou knew that he had crossed a threshold, one that he couldn't go back from. He was no longer just a gorilla-raised boy, curious about humans. He was someone who felt deeply, who connected with another person on a primal level. As they stood there, hands entwined, Bakugou felt a sense of wonder and excitement. He didn't know what the future held, but he knew that he was ready to face it with Y/N by his side.