I mean... It's not like I've given you any reason to think any differently either. Given our past and shit. Though it's still funny to hear you say that because it's not like I could ever really permanently get rid of you. You never let that happen.

[ Despite everything too. No matter how badly Katsuki treated him. Izuku always had been there. Always had rushed forward to help him. To be that person to force Katsuki to look their way. So what could the blonde really do? ]

S'like. You never really left my mind, you know.

[ This time Izuku is the one to initiate the kiss. It's still something gentle. Shy. Sweet. But Katsuki has more confidence now. So that means he isn't going to let it go. It means that he is pressing lips back against Izuku's. Something just a little more assertive, but still so careful. ]