[He's still pinning Katsuki down because he's afraid of Katsuki's reaction. Even when he says that to him and Izuku's lungs feel tight as he stares down at the other boy he just isn't sure he can say it. All those complicated feelings that he tried to explain in his letter. He's sure that if he explained any of it now Katsuki would hit him in the face and reject it all. And he can't ... accept that.]

If you heard those things now, Kacchan. You- You would think they are.

[He swallows a lump in his throat.]

You would... hate me. And I ... I can't feel that way again.