'There was a time when Katsuki and I were... well, different

He was fairly kind, always showing off the most wonderful smiles.

It used to kinda remind me of All Might's in a way...

Taking the lead on our friendship, Katsuki would drag me everywhere.

Those are certainly the days that I miss.

I wonder what happened to him, to us.

There was suddenly just this anger one day.

He never explained it, and soon, he was quite distant.

Maybe, that's the reason I can never fully let go of Kacchan.

He had been the best… The best of everyone.

My very best friend, and my very first love.'

"IZUUUUUKUUUUU"

Eyes shot open wide as Midoriya stumbled to a halt. Had Uraraka seen? The hero trainee immediately flamed red at the thought of his new friend noticing his straying eyes, mind, and thoughts. Shuffling to face Uraraka quickly, Midoriya accessed the demeanor of his bubbly friend as Ochako floated over. Dismissing the thought that she might've noticed his wandering thoughts, Izuku greeted the brunette with a timid smile.

"M-morning Uraraka!"

Pouting immediately at the use of her last name, Ochako tsked before sighing heavily. "Izuku. What am I going to do with you! You walked right past without even noticing me. How can one space out that much on the way to school? What if you-" Finally cognizance of the look of nervous guilt plaguing Midoriya's face, Uraraka dropped the subject. Flashing a quick smile, she motioned her green haired friend to follow.

Peeved and guilty twinges soon replaced by light hearted faces as they took up exchanging pleasantries and small talk on the rest of the trek to school. Sighing happily, Midoriya finally concluded that Ochako had not seen him gazing at Kacchan earlier. For this moment in time, Izuku was safe from Infinity Girl truly realizing that he had been oogling his childhood friend.

'I can't be obvious. Uraraka and Iida are smart. They'll certainly notice if I look in Kacchan's direction to much during class.' Mumbling under his breath, Midoriya entered Yuuei determined not to show his feelings for Bakugou during school hours.

It wasn't difficult to notice the divisions in Yuuei's class 1-A. The students had broken themselves into smaller cliques that stuck like glue together, doing nearly everything possible as their own individual teams. Group projects, eating lunch, walking home, even attending the restrooms! Though Midoriya was not an exception, spending nearly all his school time with Iida and Uraraka. The nervous, emerald hero was quite perplexed on how he was to even try and befriend his childhood crush.

"TODAY we have ASSIGNED partner projects! This project will last throughout the school year, so get ready to become friends with your new partner for they are final!" Cringing slightly at All Might's loud tone, the nerves began settling in. Assigned and final? This was new, maybe he'd get to be with Ochako or Tenya? He honestly wouldn't mind being placed with anyone as long as they kept up with the work.

Removing his notes from a folder, All Might continued on with the instructions, "This project is to strengthen the understanding of your quirk, fighting skills, and instinct. Your partner has been chosen based upon complementary skill level, as this is to be beneficial learning experience for both parties... As for the actual assignment, you are two brainstorm with your partner and improve your quirk-"

"What do you mean improve our quirk?"

Mineta screeched out, clearly not liking the route this assignment was going.

"You can take it whatever way you see fit. Increasing your strength and stamina. Discovering a new use for hero work. Evolve the power you already have. Overcome a side affect. The possibilities are endless! Improve yourself and your quirk until you have something to show off to the rest of the class. It doesn't need to be classy, flashy, or interesting. But make it an improvement that you can be proud of!"

A majority of the class smiled and grew excited for the project. They'd been given free range to create a new aspect of their hero. Together they could brainstorm and spar with one another until they figured out an idea to use.

"I've already decided upon your partners, and as I stated earlier, they are permanent until the end of this year. Once you receive the slip, I'll remain for 15 minutes to answer any questions. From here on out, two of our five classes per week will be dedicated to progressing your quirks. I will assist with advice and answering questions, however, the idea for the progression in your quirk must be one of your own. On work days, you will break away and practice in whatever area of the school that will best benefit your idea for the day. And with that, let. Us. BEGIN!"

Speeding down the rows of desks, All Might left slips of paper with instructions. The students eyes quickly scanned over the handout, searching for the name of who their partner would be.

"Oh, Iida, I'm with you!"

"Todoroki, it seems I must overcome your fire, with shadows."

"Tsu-chan, it'll be so much fun working with you!"

Midoriya's eyes quickly scanned the paper, his eyes roving over the pairs until finally landing on his name.

Midoriya, Izuku and Bakugou, Katsuki

"I WOULD'VE TAKEN LITERATELY ANYONE OVER FUCKING DEKU!"

Izuku's heart sank. Quickly, he realized that Kacchan did not share his burst in happiness upon knowing that they would be spending two days a week for the next year alone together. Though, it was no surprise. There had been a tiny hope lurking in the depths of his mind that Katsuki might have been happy to be partnered with him.

AN: I'm humongous gay shipping trash when it comes to Katsuki X Izuku.

I seriously never thought I'd write BnHA fanfic, but I just... welp. The characters got me, and there isn't enough of this pairing out there.

Sorry it's not longer though. I'm having a little trouble getting into the grove of writing as English was never my strong suit
I hope you enjoy~

*MeriHara*