Author's Notes – Firstly, THANK YOU for all the favorites, follows, positive reviews, and reviews with critical and appreciated feedback. This chapter would not be here without the support of the ones who are truly interested and want to spend their time reading a story I wrote. It's humbling and I'm very touched. I may have physically written this story but you guys are making it so I hope this chapter reaches far beyond your expectations.
Secondly, the user "s082829" pointed out a very silly mistake I made in the last chapter. I said Izuku had had One for All for a year and four months but that is incorrect, he has only had it for a total of four months at this point. I was trying to take into account the ten months he had been training to prepare his body but he had not obtained the power yet, and even then a year and four months is sixteen months, not fourteen. So just all around incorrect on my part haha Thanks again to "s082829" for the correction. Once the story is completely finished I may go back and change that but for right now I will leave it be.
All right, once more, thanks for joining me and I thoroughly hope you enjoy!
Chapter 2 – What it Takes
It was seemingly a lengthy night in the dorms of Class 1-A after Izuku Midoriya's wondrous curiosity; 'Do Heroes Date?' All of the students' emotions were running high and became peculiar of the subject of dating, as well. Many students spent the evening thinking of their wishful soulmate, such as Ochaco Uraraka, while others managed to become increasingly agitated at the single mention of a relationship, romantic or platonic, like Katsuki Bakugo. One thing is for certain, however; it has all of the first years intrigued.
He's probably still asleep… a girl thought as she looked at herself in the mirror of the female's showers, brushing her teeth. That girl was none other than the one with the gravity Quirk, Ochaco Uraraka.
I made myself sound so stupid last night… He's not gonna show up downstairs by the time I leave the dorms. He won't wake up for no reason, right? Ochaco voiced to herself, displeased in the process. Though he might wake up. Maybe he really does care about me. Ugh no… he's gonna wake up to try and train, I bet, not for me.
"Ochaco, your turn in the shower, girl!" A voice protruded through her thoughts.
The teen with brown hair spat into the sink and rinsed her mouth out, clearing the minty suds. She then turned around to see Mina Ashido with a towel around her body and a gleaming smile on her face, "I could tell you were concentrating so sorry if I interrupted."
Ochaco returned the friendly smile and replied, "Yeah but it's fine. I was just thinking, that's all."
Mina didn't feel the need to say anything in response, instead just nodding in complete accordance.
Everyone in the dorms was goofing off and having fun last night but at the same time the mood had differentiated. Some students of Class 1-A had really taken Izuku's inquiry to heart, including himself. He spent almost the entire night thinking about why Heroes, specifically All Might, haven't dated much. He wondered if the former number one Hero had avoided telling him something important. The young successor decided not to bother the man again, though. At least for the night. All he could hope for was that Aizawa would tell the class what they needed to know and he would find out first thing in two days.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we need to take our seats, class is about to begin!" Tenya exclaimed, standing in front of the class at the podium.
Ochaco, who is normally in Tenya's seat to be able to talk to Tsuyu before class, is lying her head down on her own desk. She continued convincing herself that Izuku's absence before leaving for class wasn't a big deal but she had a lingering voice in her head saying she really missed him. I am really over-exaggerating this whole thing. Making a scene over nothing. She thought, fighting with her own conscious.
"Ochaco, you're not okay, are you?" Tsuyu asked from two seats in front of her friend. Mina tilted her head around the frog teen's shoulder to show the same concern.
Ochaco looked up and flashed a sweet smile and simply shrugged.
"What is the problem, dear Uraraka?! Feeling under the weather?" Tenya asked as he rushed over with haste.
The girl giggled and said, "No, Iida, thank you for your concern. I'm fine. Just thinking about things."
"Yeah, I know what you mean, Uraraka. This dolt is thinking about someone, too", Eijiro said sarcastically, poking Denki's shoulder.
"Hey, cut it out, man", the 'dolt' retaliated while still staring at Kyoka. "You know I can probably charge your phone for you, babe", He said toward the girl that was still on her phone beside him.
"I charged my phone last night, you dolt", Kyoka responded exasperatedly.
"You're really playing hard to get. That's okay, two can play at that game!" Denki confirmed as he sat back up in his chair, crossing his arms.
Aizawa finally entered the room with his same sluggish walk and restless expression on his face, coffee in his hand. "Iida, you're still the only one standing when I enter the room."
Tenya slapped his forehead in complete dismay and apologized, "Gah! I'm such a fool! Forgive me, Mr. Aizawa."
"Sure", Aizawa said as he laid his coffee down on his desk and stood up to the podium. "All right, class, we're not doing much in homeroom today. Unless any of you have any questions about yesterday's second term ceremony then I'm just taking you to go to the training grounds to do whatever."
Tenya's hand rocketed to the sky like a bullet. He had a quizzical look on his face and was straining to ask a question.
Aizawa sighed, hung his head down, and muttered, "Yes...Iida..."
The formal teen shot out of his desk chair almost as fast as he could run and explained, "Midoriya, Todoroki, and I had an interesting discussion yesterday evening about relationships between pro Heroes. I was wondering about the exp-"
"Okay okay, that's enough", Aizawa interrupted, sitting back up from off the podium and letting out another huff of breath, rubbing his eyes then proceeding onto his face. He continued, "All Might let me know that Midoriya had brought up a conversation that seemed to perk interest in all the first years. I guess this is it..."
"We're all curious. Midoriya brought up a good point. Most Heroes end up ignoring relationships", Tsuyu pitched in. "Why is that?"
"Look, this is a topic for third years, I'm not supposed to teach stuff like this. Can't you all just-" Aizawa stopped as he looked at all the curious expressions on each of his student's faces. He let out a long sigh and started again, "Fine, who here is familiar with 'Quirk Marriages'?"
Tsuyu, Tenya, Ochaco, Shoto, Momo, Koji Koda, Mezo Shoji, Fumikage Tokoyami, and Minoru Mineta all raised their hands.
"Of course you do, Todoroki", Aizawa stated in disgust, not toward the strong student himself but toward his father. "Todoroki is a prime example of Quirk Marriage; his father, Endeavor, had four children just trying to birth a child with the Quirk of both him and his wife."
"That kinda sounds...wrong", Mashirao stated.
"Yeah, many civilians and even other pros look down upon it. It's more or less conceited and selfish to marry and breed children just to form strong Quirks." Aizawa responded, glancing again at Shoto. "And I'm almost positive it puts unwanted emotions toward all the children..."
Everyone in the class looked at Shoto with sad eyes as he continued glaring down at his desk, silently thinking. Once he looked up he simply nodded and gave a sly smile.
"So what you're saying is Heroes shouldn't date because it's taboo? What if I really fall in love with someone and can't help but get into a relationship? Like what if he's super cute and I just want to kiss him all day!" Toru exclaimed swinging her head back and forth, daydreaming.
Aizawa cleared his throat and scratched his neck before replying, "Dating, itself, isn't necessarily the problem. It's the image of becoming something more, such as marrying, that people look down upon. As soon as a Hero marries another Hero, or simply someone with a Quirk, it is assumed they are trying to breed a child with an adamant Quirk."
Ochaco gripped the edge of her desk as Rikido peeked over and saw the distressed teen. He then reverts his attention back to the discussion and asks, "How are Heroes ever supposed to be truly happy then?"
Everyone in the class started whispering and several audible 'Yeah's could be heard as Ochaco gripped her desk even harder and laid her head back down.
"Look, your job as a Hero is to keep the city safe", Aizawa looked around at all his pupils and continued, "You're all still kids right now so if you like someone you should act on that. You're young only once. Just know what you're getting yourself into. Becoming a Hero and what it takes to become a successful Hero should be at the forefront of your mind. Understand? If you don't think you can keep that goal and if you don't have what it takes you're more than welcome to drop out. I couldn't care less..."
All of Class 1-A started giving each other worried looks and biting their lips. Aizawa then saw Ochaco with her head down on her desk and chimed out a quiet, "Hmmm." He then readjusted his stance at the podium and cleared his throat once more. "I reinstate, you're all still kids so live a little. You're all here to become Heroes but nobody can force you to do it a specific way. Great Heroes improvise and adapt to overcome obstacles, as well as do things their own way when there is no other way to do so."
"Mr. Aizawa! I am befuddled! Do we have permission to date as a Hero or not?!" Tenya exclaimed, earnestly confused as to what Aizawa's message is.
The groggy teacher faceplanted the podium and said in a muffled voice, "Iida, you don't need permission to date. As long as you can manage your responsibilities as a Hero it doesn't matter what you do."
"Ah yes! Affirmative, Mr. Aizawa!" Tenya answered.
So should I tell Deku or not…? Ochaco thought to herself, forehead still planted into the table beneath her. We both want to be good Heroes and for everyone to admire us as we save the day but it's hard trying to push these feelings aside. If civilians and other Heroes would see us as conceited…
"I think it's best not to worry what others think, Uraraka", Tenya whispered to his friend behind him.
Ochaco raised her head to see the sweetest smile from the polite and conventional glasses-wearing teen. "You know, too?" She whispered in accordance.
Tenya nodded once with his warm smile still planted on his face as he turned back around to face the front.
"Uraraka, it's not hard to figure who you're crushing on, haha", Rikido said to the girl sitting beside him. "You're pretty transparent."
Ochaco's round and puffy cheeks reddened and she shook her head and mumbled, "Apparently not to him..."
About twenty minutes went by before the teacher with an erasure Quirk stepped back up to the podium and scratched his neck. "All right, guys, quiet down. I forgot to mention about internships", Aizawa commanded, pulling a paper from his desk and placing in eye drops.
"Internships? I thought we already had those during last term", Momo stated.
"You're right, but that was more training oriented", Aizawa said while rapidly blinking. "This internship, which U.A. dubs 'work-studies', will be more advanced and possibly dangerous. You'll choose a partner to group with and be assigned a third year student to work with you. He or she and the pro you'll be working with will observe how you work and teach you how to be better as you fight petty crime around the city and perform rescues on civilians in need."
"Oh HELL yeah! Kyoka let's get it, you and me!" Denki exclaimed pointing to the girl with short black hair.
Kyoka looked over and then back to Aizawa, not giving him an answer.
"That starts next week. You can talk with your classmates and figure out who you want to group with", Aizawa added. He then glanced at the clock on the wall and noticed the next class would start within forty five minutes and suddenly decided, "Well, that's enough for today, time for my nap..."
I could ask Deku to be my partner for the work study and then tell him my feelings about him then! Or should I do it before I ask and we see how it works out on the job? Ochaco reveled with herself as she brought her face down to the desk again. He's going to reject me, regardless. He isn't into me like that…
Ochaco wasn't entirely focused on being a Hero, anymore. Her feelings were too strong. I have to do something...
Back at the dorms, Katsuki and Izuku sat on the couch in the common area watching TV. Katsuki was more focused on why the show and actors were so stupid and Izuku was just trying to figure out what was happening but it was hard to understand when a loud and obnoxious teenager was shouting.
"Why the hell is that bastard so ugly! I should be an actor, I'm freaking sexy as crap", Katsuki said crossing his legs and shoulder, frowning smugly.
"I can't hear the TV, can you be quieter? Complain in your head", Izuku pleaded with determination.
"C'mon, nerd, you can't tell me this shit is interesting to you. You're always missing the good stuff. You pay attention to some of the weirdest pieces of garbage..." the hostile blonde stated, trailing off and shaking his head.
Izuku brought his hand to his chin and thought to himself about where Katsuki was coming from. After a good five minutes without the boy next to him shutting up he got sidetracked and decided to ask another question. "Kacchan, I got a question."
Katsuki widened his eyes and tilted his head back, "Nuh uh, no more questions from you. Remember all that crap the class got into yesterday? Nobody would shut up about 'Ooooh, I got a crush on you, cutie oooohoh'. Yeah, no thanks."
"No, it has to do with you." Izuku confirmed, then pitched in, "You know it was your fault, anyway. You're the one that told Kaminari and Kirishima and it spread from there."
"Shut up!" Katsuki exclaimed with an angry expression on his face. "What is your damn question…?"
"Why don't you call me 'Deku' anymore?"
Katsuki glanced over to look Izuku in the eye and his expression slowly changed from that of anger to one of a more solemn frustration as he placed a hand across his face. "Because", is all the childhood friend could muster.
"Because why?" Izuku insisted, wanting to get to the root of the issue.
"BECAUSE you're an idiot!" Katsuki yelled, shaking his head as he uncrossed his legs and tapped the floor, becoming increasingly annoyed. "You know, I can't shake this feeling that you truly are dumb and it's not just me calling you names."
"What do you mean?" The boy with green hair and One for All coursing through his veins replied, curious as to what Katsuki could be hinting. In all honesty, yeah, Izuku didn't like Katsuki calling him names and he used to not enjoy being called 'Deku' but he realized they never truly meant anything. Both he and the blonde knew that he knew, now. He enjoyed the name 'Deku' now because of one person and that person was… "Because of-"
"YES you dumbass. That stup-" Katsuki halted, shaking his head again as he balled his hand up into a fist. "Uraraka."
"You actually know her name?" Izuku said in complete shock.
"Of course I know her name", Katsuki muttered, looking away and out the window taking in the view of the courtyard.
"So you stopped calling me 'Deku' because of Uraraka?" Izuku asked.
Katsuki closed his eyes and un-clenched his fist, bringing it to rest on his knee as he leaned forward from the back of the couch. "It's funny the things you pay attention to when everyone hates your guts, huh?"
"Kacchan...I'm sure nobody hates you", Izuku reassured with a frown strewn across his face. "What do you mean exactly?"
"That girl… Uraraka", The explosive teen started, "You're really clueless, aren't you?"
"Can you stop being so cryptic?" the young teen begged.
"Oh my freaking God, you're an idiot. Do you not realize that chick is head over heels for you and how much you're kinda denying the fact you feel the same way about her?!" Katsuki affirmed, leaning back into the cushion. "I can't believe I'm talking to you about this… Does One for All like make you stupider or something?!"
"Huh?!" Izuku berated. "W-What? I d-don't l-like Uraraka! She's just a…"
"Can't even say it, can you? Hah", Katsuki stood up and popped each of his knuckles. "I called you 'Deku' for your whole life and it pissed the hell out of you. Some chick comes along and starts calling you the same thing and you think it's the best name ever. Why would I keep calling you that, now?"
"Because it's what you've always called me", Izuku stated in a saddened tone. "I noticed you stopped using it only recently. Pretty much the night when we fought."
Katsuki looked down at Izuku who had his head down glaring a hole into the floor. He rolled his eyes as he keeled over to be head height with his classmate and said "Deku."
He looked up to see the blonde with a smirk on his face as a slight smile erupted on his face as well.
"I'm here to push you, nerd", Katsuki confirmed, somewhat switching the tone of the conversation. "If you don't beat me next time we fight I'm gonna be pissed. All Might probably will be, too."
Izuku nodded in agreement and raised a fist into the air. "Gotcha'", he said.
Katsuki raised back up and continued, "I'm serious about Uraraka. I notice things and she definitely has one for you."
"Right. Well what should I do?"
"THE HELL?" The angry teen shouted. "I'm not a love guru, Deku. I can't tell you shit like that. Anyway that's enough outta me. I'm gonna eat something so leave me alone."
Izuku laughed and stood up, considering his options. Well, I could tell her- Wait. WHAT?! A girl has a crush on me? AND IT'S URARAKA!
Midoriya: ALL MIGHT I NEED TO TALK TO YOU
Sent message today at 10:19 A.M. *Read*
Unread message today from 12:11 P.M.
All Might: Yes, young Midoriya. What can I do for you?
Midoriya: URARAKA LIKES ME AND I THINK I NOT LIKE HER TOO WHAT DO I DO
Midoriya: *NOW LIKE HER
All Might has left the chat | 12:13 P.M.
Midoriya has added Ochacolate to the chat| 12:13 P.M.
Midoriya: efqiFG32t2yt243YT312GJT%# AHAHDHD
Midoriya has removed Ochacolate from the chat | 12:14 P.M.
Midoriya has added All Might to the chat | 12:14 P.M.
All Might: Kid I want to be here for you and I'm glad you found someone you're interested in but I don't think I can tell you anything besides "Congrats"
Midoriya: I have converns
All Might: Young Uraraka will probably have converns with your spelling today
Midoriya: ALL MIGHT!1
All Might: DEKU111111!
Midoriya: It's lunchtime, can you please come to the dorms?
Sent message today at 12:17 P.M. *Read*
*Knock knock*
"Who the hell is out there?!" Katsuki shouted at the door.
"Probably All Might", Izuku responded, heading toward the door as well.
"Who do you think, young Bakugo?" the voice said in a demeaning tone.
Katsuki opened the door and sure enough it was none other than All Might, himself. Izuku then let the battle worn Hero in and closed the door, leading his mentor to the common area to talk about the teen's seemingly important concerns.
"Listen, kid, I don't have time to talk to you about trivial discussions, so what is it?" All Might stated in a stern manner.
"I...uh..." Izuku stuttered. He was having second thoughts about the matter at hand. "Nevermind."
"Nope, I'm here now. What is it?"
The teen twiddled his fingers trying to figure out what and how he should bring it up. "It's awkward..."
"It's awkward, huh? Kid, I pulled out my phone around other teachers to talk to you about your feelings toward a girl!" All Might claimed in an exasperated tone. "Just say it, I won't judge you."
"But I will", Katsuki piped in from behind the student and mentor, hopping over the recliner and sitting down while eating a hotdog.
Izuku let out a hefty sigh, taking a look at both Katsuki and All Might. "Well...you know how I give we give others One for All by them consuming our DNA?"
All Might nodded as Izuku continued, "What if I...l-like...kiss Urar-"
"Oh JEsus Ch-*coughcoughwheezecough*", Katsuki hacked up a lung choking on his food.
All Might shook his head and muttered, "We talked about this, young Midoriya. You have to willingly give the DNA."
"Well yeah that's the problem! What if I accidentally think about it while kissing her…?" the successor of One for All questioned.
"*Cough cough* unbelievable..." Katsuki whispered to himself as he got up and went upstairs to his dorm, still coughing.
"You have a really active imagination. You're overthinking again", All Might stated, placing a hand on his student's shoulder and reassured, "It's different than how you expect it to be."
"Then how come you've never dated anyone?" Izuku responded in a perplexed manner.
All Might started coughing now as he exclaimed, "Midoriya!"
"I wanna know! You still haven't given me a concrete answer from last time."
The former number one Hero readjusted himself on the cushion and started, "Well, I've been a player and had flings with women left and right my whole life, really. I know, it's not what you expected, but it's true. I'm trying to change but it's hard, I'm just so irresistible."
Izuku had the most worrisome and flabbergasted expression on his face, a face that you only see in horror movies.
"I'm...I'm kidding… I thought you, uh, weren't that gullible..." All Might confirmed with a sigh. "Look, truth is, I've been so busy with my Hero work I just...haven't had the time to find anyone."
"Hmm..." Izuku responded, probably overthinking again. "Would that mean I won't ever be able to find love so easily?"
"Finding it isn't hard at all, young Midoriya. Keeping the love going, especially with someone who will be working toward being a Hero, too, is the hard part."
"Ah...I understand..." Izuku said with a disheartened release of his body.
"Now, kid, don't be discouraged. I'd say go for whatever you want. You'll know if you're ready." All Might encouraged with a complimentary smile. "Uraraka is a delightful young lady. You two are, at the very least, the most compatible partners, romantically or otherwise."
That statement brought a grin to the teen's face as he blushed, "You really think so?"
"Of course. Everyone thinks so." All Might stated and shrugged.
"'Everyone'? H-Huh?!"
"Well...the teachers, I mean. Ya know we like to gossip, too, haha!" All Might reaffirmed the meaning of 'everyone.'
"That's...kinda nice to hear, actually. I'm glad to see the teachers are paying attention to stuff like that", Izuku replied as his smile was brought back.
"Mhm, we were quite surprised you two haven't hooked up yet", the man said as he stood from the couch. "Anyways I probably need to get back before I am missed. But one more thing I guess you should know."
"Yes?" Izuku waited for the information.
"Speaking of why I never have dated...that's, uh. That is kinda changing", All Might said, rubbing the back of his neck. "I'm uh-"
"Oh wow! That's awesome, All Might! Who are you seeing?" The teen excitedly and gleefully congratulated.
All Might cleared his throat and murmured, "Yeah uh… Your mother is a real nice, sweet lady..."
"HUH?!" Izuku stammered as his face became painted with gloom.
All you could hear for the next few seconds was Katsuki falling down the stairs as he also shouted in disarray, "BULLSHIT?!"
"D-d-d-does that mean…" Izuku placed both of his hands over his face as he processed the statement. He let his hands fall as he stuttered, "D-d...-Dad…?"
"NO. STOP. MIDORIYA."
"WHAT THE HELL, DEKU."
"DAD!"
"NO."
Ochacolate: Deku? Lol we already had a DM
Sent message today at 12:14 P.M. *Read*
Unread message today from 3:01 P.M.
Midoriya: OH! Sorry Uraraka! I was trying to add someone else to a chat after he left. I guess I had you on my mind and added you on accident
Ochacolate: OOOO. I was...on your mind…?
Midoriya: well I mean I don't mean to make it sound so weird SORRY
Ochacolate: No! that's not weird it's cute and flattering
Ochacolate: I MEAN NOT CUTE BUT NOT WEIRD EITHER
Midoriya: haha I get what you mean
Ochacolate: sooo...why were you thuinking about me?
Midoriya: nO REASON
Ochacolate: YOU'RE A BAD LAIAR
Midoriya: and you're a bad speller
Midoriya: lol
Ochacolate: hm
Ochacolate: Deku…
Midoriya: Yes, Uraraka?
Ochacolate: I um.
Midoriya: I gotta tell you something too…
Ochacolate: o then go ahead I can wait
Midoriya: huh no no you first I didn't mean to interrupt I was just mentioning to you I also wanted to tell you something
Midoriya: 454
Ochacolate: o okay
Ochacolate: Huh? haha
Midoriya: SUPER
Midoriya: SUPER JHJGIOPT
Midoriya: SU
Ochacolate: are you okay Deku?
Midoriya: SUPER HOT DAMMIT
Ochacolate: Woah. Uhh LOL
Midoriya: SUPER HOT CHICKS LIKE YOU GO FIRST
Midoriya: WAIT UH q23fwqegfmj
Ochacolate: WHAT
Midoriya: Uraraka! I Sswear I DIDN'T WRITE THAT IT WAS KACCHAN
Ochacolate: O... so you didn't type that…?
Midoriya: No. I would never blurt that out even though I do find you attractive
Ochacolate: omg stop I
Midoriya: WaITI MEAN
Midoriya: DEKU THINKS
Midoriya: DEJGJ$J%#EQN DEKU sfwrg DEKU sdgw4g3hjk4354 DEKU THI
Ochacolate: Deku… I
Midoriya: DEKU THINMKS UR OHT
Midoriya: DEKU THINKS UR HOT HAHAHA
Ochacolate: Deku I think I'm in love with you ok?
Sent message today at 3:11 P.M. *Unread*
Midoriya has left the chat | 3:11 P.M.
"Wow, girl, that really sucks", Mina said wrapping her arms around Ochaco's shoulders, giving her a tight, embracing hug.
"I'm not going to have the courage to do that again..." Ochaco weeped as she rested her head into the pink colored teen's collarbone.
"I can send the message in person if that would suit you, Uraraka", Tenya offered, putting both of his hands flat on his knees. "I'm sure any of us could."
The small group around him and the gravity girl, consisting of himself, Tsuyu, Mina, Toru, Kyoka, Momo, Fumikage, Shoto, and Mashirao, all nodded with compliance.
"It may seem weird but we could all go together", Fumikage suggested.
"We don't wanna scare him off, Tokoyami", Shoto joked. "Midoriya is already timid enough as is."
"I appreciate all of you offering to help but I'm extremely embarrassed right now and...a little… A little shaky", Ochaco stuttered as she raised her head from off of Mina.
"You got it bad, Uraraka..." Kyoka confirmed as she gave her a sly grin.
"Jiro..." Several people murmured.
The small group of ten friends were all still in the classroom but had moved to the corner and were sitting in chairs huddled together. Technically school dismisses at 3:00 P.M. but students aren't actually allowed to leave until 3:30 P.M. Class 1-A for instance uses that time as a sort of recess to go do whatever it is they desire. For this group it's figuring out a way for Ochaco to confess to Izuku.
"What about you guys? How are your crushes coming along?" Ochaco asked the others.
"Well..." Momo started, giving a quick glance to Shoto while he wasn't looking and exaggerated in clearing her throat.
"He's really dense, huh? Moreso than Midoriya?" Toru inquired, coming to the conclusion Shoto hasn't really been paying attention.
"Very", Momo replied crossing her legs.
"Who could possibly be more dense than Midoriya?!" Shoto exclaimed, looking at everyone in the circle.
"Well you'd be really surprised, Todoroki", Mashirao piped up as the others laughed.
Mina, clutching Ochaco's hand, decided to share next, "I don't really know what's happening between Kirishima and I. It's almost like he doesn't really notice me or something?"
"He uh..." Momo halted herself, wondering if she should tell Mina what happened.
"Uh oh, ribbit", Tsuyu croaked in anticipation.
"He talked with me during lunch. I was sitting with Kendo, Tetsutetsu, and Tsunotori from Class 1-B and he decided to sit down with us. Probably because of Tetsutetsu but still", Momo stopped again to swallow and then she continued, "He just said 'You look good, Yaoyorozu.'"
"Oh shit", Kyoka said with actual surprise in her eyes.
Shoto turned to face Momo with a defenseless expression before asking, "Should I be offended?"
"Oh my goodness, haha", Momo laughed as she wrapped her arm around his.
"Looks like you need to be more precise and completely tell him your feelings, too, Mina", Ochaco confirmed as she squeezed her hand.
Knowing she didn't mean that in a rude manner she flashed a smile and nodded.
"Jiro?" Toru said.
"Denki is an asshole", Kyoka said.
"Um."
"He asked me out already and I said 'yes'", she added.
"All right!" Everyone congratulated.
"You two seem oddly inseparable and perfect for each other", Tenya stated with a slap of the knee.
"Thanks, Iida. Yeah, I guess we're gonna go to a concert this weekend. If any of you guys wanna come I'm sure he'd be down for some company", the teen with black hair offered humbly.
"I would go but I'm afraid I won't have a date", Fumikage expressed with disapproval.
"It's cool, Tokoyami, you can come by yourself", Kyoka encouraged with a happy grin.
"Invite Ts- oof!" Ochaco started until she was interrupted by Tsuyu who shot a quick look at her friend. "Shiozaki from 1-B! Yeah!"
"In all seriousness I think Denki is still salty from her beating him at the sports festival so probably shouldn't do that", Kyoka reminded everyone. "Like I said, dude, come like you are, it's chill."
"I think I'll decline your offer, Jiro. I'm sure you and Kaminari would like some time with just the two of you, anyways", Fumikage respectfully insisted.
*RIIIIIIIIING*
"Aww! I wanted to share my crush!" Toru exclaimed as she hesitantly rose and picked up her bag.
Mashirao simply laughed and the group walked out of class together.
Now...what am I gonna tell Deku when we get to the dorms…?
Author's Notes – All right! Chapter 2 in the books, literally! Writing the beginning was honestly a little sluggish (probably because Aizawa featured a lot in it? HAHA) but once I got to the part where Katsuki and Izuku had their discussion I just couldn't stop typing from there on out. And honestly what I wrote is almost exactly how I drafted it and I actually really like how it turned out!
How about you guys, did you like this chapter? More, less, or about the same than the last? Are you liking the pairs I'm trying to form? How about the little "text chat" intermissions between actual scenes? Should I speed the story up a little or keep it the current slower and steady pace? Do you like the lengthy chapters or do you prefer them shorter? Is releasing a chapter (possibly two or three if I really get on my grind) about every week okay with you? Lemme know! I appreciate any helpful feedback and I'm always open to discussion.
I now shall bid thee an outstanding morning, afternoon, evening, and night. Until the next one!