Fragrance

Warnings: same as before, okay?

Alex: this is Izuku's point of view and the last part, so enjoy!


Viridian Incense

Stupid Kacchan.…

No one really understood Izuku's reasons why he wanted to be a hero so badly despite not having any powers or basic strength. They told him to give up, let go, and move on with his life. The green haired boy couldn't take that sitting down! He'll become a savior for everyone with a fearless smile on his face just like All Might. Watching the familiar, strong back of his number one idol was something that etched into his usual routine. Wake up, shower, brush his teeth, watch All Might videos, eat breakfast, go to school, come back home, look up for some online movies about the hero, change clothes, have dinner, sleep, and repeat. It turned into such a normal habit that he does it without really thinking about it anymore. Learning that he was indeed Quirkless stung so harshly, bitterly. His poor, fragile heart practically shattered at four years old from hearing the reality of his situation within the society he lives in. Izuku was deemed a weirdo when his classmates found out that he was the only one with no Quirk. Their smug smiles, hatred in their eyes, and immediate ignorance followed right after that very day. The thing that made the news harder to swallow was the look in Kacchan's bright red irises, the disbelief and shock was enough to feel bile rising up his throat. Green eyes water with guilt and sadness that he couldn't keep his promise of trying to become the best hero to fight by his best friend's side. Ever since then, the sandy blond bullied him for being useless, Quirkless, and too weak. Izuku didn't know what was more painful: the fact that he will be an ordinary human for the rest of his life or getting beaten up by the very person he admires most next to All Might. The punches, kicks, burn marks, dark bruises, deep cuts, and various scars cover up his body in a painfully beautiful pattern all over pale skin. It was all an experience he refuses to even acknowledge at the time or sincerely accept that it was what his life will be for the next part of his elementary and middle school years. What was more painful was that he loved the angry little boy who's intelligence, passion, talent, strength, and rare smiles drew him in like a moth to a flame. At the rather tender age of four years old, Midoriya Izuku discovered he was Quirkless and deeply fell in unrequited love for the first time for a certain red eyed boy.

Then, the impossible happened…

All Might, his hero and idol told him the darkest secret that sounded so far-fetched even to his own ears. Yet, seeing that ugly and battered purple-black scar on his hero's side made it that much more real. The sight made a desire to cry for the blond, save the skeleton of a man, develop fear of what might happen to the people he knew that are becoming heroes, and brief wonder of that is what will happen to him if he were to get into the savior business. Being told that he can get the power to rescue others brought relief and happiness to his heart that he cried in front of All Might. The next ten months weren't exactly a vacation for him, more like a hell hole full of Spartan training. Keeping up the strict diet plan, body workout, cleaning up the beach, study for his exams, put in some sleep time, and stick to the blond hero's plan was very tough. He somehow managed to do it despite some difficulties such up throwing up due to his exhaustion or having to do some of the exercises without All Might being there to help him either. That was fine by him, he does have work harder than most people his age. Izuku has to put in more grunt work and throw himself into his studies more passionately than his own classmates. An image enters his mind, he felt his heart tightly constrict in pain and affection. Yes, there was another reason why he's going out of his way to become a hero. To become his equal, a future partner, and someone that his other inspiration can see as a courageous person. It sounds a bit odd, rather unhealthy to be dedicating his time and energy for someone who won't look his way without anger or hatred. The green haired boy did not particularly care if people thought he's wasting his youth to another, especially considering the fact that the guy he's doing this for is also his bully. His mother tried to understand where he's coming from, but it seems like she needs more than just some simple explanation to be convinced. Emerald irises glimmer with a look that he hopes that she can't interpret as he attempts to find the next plausible excuse he can come up with. It was already hard enough keeping the whole All Might thing a secret despite his bursting urge to desperately, happily yell out every single detail. She can't know that he got his Quirk from someone else, all she knows is that he somehow got it through a random mutation and that the blond hero is helping him control the power. It was a bit difficult to explain all of that, it would be a whole lot worse to admit to his unwavering love.

He knew he wasn't part of the plan…

Izuku knew it the moment that they sat together in the presentation hall while receiving their explanation for the practical exam from Present Mic. The sandy blonde hasn't teased or bullied him since the sludge monster incident, it also seems like he doesn't want to talk about it either. They both acknowledge that it happened and simply moved on with their lives; even though they don't get along that easily, they still manage to understand the others' thoughts without trying. It brought a fond, nostalgic smile to his face as he thinks that maybe things between them didn't change too much. He hopes that they can somehow make up, maybe become friends again, and possibly something more. That last thought made his face explode (pun not intended) in various shades of red from the rather embarrassing suggestion his overworking brain developed as he sneaks a glance at his childhood friend/bully. He knows he shouldn't indulge himself like this, it was too much for his heart and he can't live up to his expectations while hoping that they can all work out. Izuku couldn't help himself, he needs this to reassure himself that this is the one person in his whole life that he wants to reach more than anyone else. Kacchan had always been considered a good looking boy by some of the girls in class, he was even pursued by older ones as well. He couldn't blame them for thinking that; his old friend is actually tall when he's not slouching, a lean body that developed sexy muscles from his training, sandy blond spikes that look soft to the touch, ashy skin that he somehow pulls off, a sharp face with slim features, and crimson red eyes that seem to stare into your soul. Not only that: Kacchan is one of the top ranking students in his grade, has a very strong potential to become a high class hero, a powerful Quirk he has no problem showing off, extremely organized despite appearances, a quick strategist, naturally gifted in fighting, and can be kind without realizing it. He's seen various girls confess or go out with the sandy blond from time to time, they don't seem to last very long. The green eyed boy even heard that he had sex with some of them which makes him blush in fluster and some envy since he has yet to develop that kind of experience. After breaking his arm from using One for All, he stares at his computer with all these thoughts and memories rummaging through his brain in a mind breaking pace that was way too fast to comprehend.

Becoming Kacchan's classmate wasn't easy…

Getting enrolled into UA High was a dream come true, finally, he's in the very school that All Might went to. Plus, he might get taught by the very same person he's been idolizing since he was four years old. But, there was a bit of a problem when it came to his classroom situation. The glasses wearing, earnest guy from the practical exams introduced himself while somehow distracting him from the real problem sitting a few feet away from them. That glare basically screamed over a thousand possible insults or demanding words that his old friend was more than likely thinking about as he excitedly spoke to Iida-Kun. The nice girl with the puffy brown hair was also in his class, something he deeply appreciates. Maybe, she can be someone that he will eventually fall for. It should be time to move on from his scorning, excruciating love that he had held on for years on end. If people knew about the interesting history he shares with Kacchan then, it would make sense if he pursued someone like Uraraka-San. She's a nice, pretty in that girl-next-door way, clever, and very supportive girl. Yet, it didn't stop his heart from beating fast whenever he accidentally looks into those familiar scarlet hues, it wouldn't be fair to her. The curly haired boy tiredly sighs inwardly as he thinks about how his life at UA will be now that he has a powerful Quirk, became much more confident, and has the ability to save the day just he like he always wanted. These days, that very thought is what truly keeps him going through Aizawa-Sensei's rather unorthodox teaching and harsh lessons within the prestigious hero course. Everything really started to change for himself and the time spent in classroom 1-A.

Why is Kacchan look at him so differently?

It should be impossible that someone like the sandy blond to regard anyone in a romantic sense. It's possible that he can develop a crush or start respecting someone. He can admit that it struck a painful cord in his chest whenever he sees Kirishima-Kun put his arm around the sandy blond and not get immediately pushed away; tears prick at his emerald green irises as he watches his childhood love smile for the first time since they were kids, it really stung seeing it all unfold in front of him. That sight made it so hard to breathe, Izuku swears he can feel his too large heart tightly constrict tightly and the urge to avert his gaze made the longing incredibly obvious to himself. Lately, Iida-Kun and Uraraka-San mentioned that Kacchan seems a little more approachable since the unmentionable incident regarding a certain hero versus villain trial. The day that he laughed, everyone almost stopped and stared since it was such a rare occurrence that it seemed out of the blue. No one really knew what had caused it in the first place, it just sort of happened. It was deep, hearty, low, and a bit husky with burgundy red gems sparkling at Izuku in this unfamiliar gaze that he's been noticing lately. That look seemed fond, affectionate that it made it him wonder if he was seeing things. Standing aside as his sort-of-rival tries his best to become his friend again made the comforting warmth inside his heart extremely noticeable as he remembers that laugh that mockingly echoes in his head. It seems like these days had the red eyed boy significantly paying way too much attention to him, he doesn't know if it's a good or a bad thing. To be honest, he kind of likes being questionably flirted by his beloved, he doesn't really care much if it looks out of character for Kacchan either. Then, all of a sudden his unrequited love wasn't that anymore when his beloved asked him out randomly after class. After many trials and errors, they now became a proper couple which resulted in some money exchanging hands while Iida-Kun exclaimed in horror that it's not what students of UA do at all. Midoriya Izuku didn't think his life could get any more blessed, but he was proven wrong.

Katsuki said that he loves Izuku...

"I-I love…y-you, shit nerd"

"Hahaha…I love you too Kacchan!"

No, he did NOT kiss the living lights out him after that!

Well…maybe he did

But, it was totally worth it.


The End

Alex: thank you for reading Fragrance, leave a review or PM me if you like. Fluff up your feathers for more, bye bye!