MIDORIYA
Todoroki likes me. I feel warm all over just thinking about him. What does this mean? I bite my lip almost mad I let him leave., I should have stopped him. I walk over to my desk grabbing my phone going through my contacts. I'm trying to think of the most level-headed person to speak to. I decide on Asui, she is going at stepping back and really looking at things.
Midoriya: Asui I need to talk some stuff out. Can you keep it between us?
I sit my phone down as I wait for her to respond. I start pacing back and forth in front my desk. What should I do? Do I like Todoroki? I mean he is cute, that two toned hair, and those two colored eyes, firm thick muscles. I shake my head realizing I do for sure find him attractive. Does this make me gay? I don't even know if I really care. I hear my phone chime and I snatch up off the desk quickly.
Asui: Of course I can keep your secret Midoriya.
Midoriya: Excellent, so I found out someone likes me. I don't know if I like them. I have never been in a position like this
Asui: You don't know if you ever had a crush on someone? You liked anyone?
I think about what she just asked, have I had a crush on anyone. I think back all the way to my child hood. I mostly remember being taken with All Might and tagging being Kacchan and that is about it. I think about Kacchan and he is handsome but I didn't like him in that way. I mostly wanted to be on his level but that is a difference story for another day.
Midoriya: Not really. I was too busy with researching heroes and then I started high school and had too much to deal with
Asui: Ah of course. Explains why you blush so easily
Midoriya: What is that suppose to mean!?
Asui: It doesn't mean anything beyond what I said. You get flustered easily. Like if someone gets too close to you or look at you a certain way
Just her explaining that has me blushing
Midoriya: Is that a bad thing?
Asui: Not at all. If you're unsure if you like this person you want to think about how they make you feel. Do you find yourself thinking about them all them all the time? I would ask do you put their needs before your own but you tend to always look out for everyone in class. Who is it?
I think about if I want to tell her. For now I decide to keep the information to myself.
Midoriya: I will let you know later who it is once I decide if I like them back. No need in freaking myself out any further.
Asui: Alright let me know if you need anything else. Enjoy the rest of your day, back to school tomorrow.
I don't mind school so I'm not brother. I spend the rest of my day watching tv and trying to not keep thinking about what Todoroki said, of course I can't.
Before I know it 2 weeks has passed. Todoroki isn't acting any different but I get so nervous around him and becoming a stuttering idiot. I just stay away from him because I can't get my mouth to work, today I'm forced to talk to him.
"I have your partners selected for the history project," stated Aizawa. The class groans in response. He points at the white board behind him. "Yup, that is why I choose your partners. Be grateful this is a simple project. It's not difficult but you need to be doing research as if you're trying to become this hero yourself, with that being said you have 3 weeks to get this done." I look at the board and see that of course I'm paired with Todoroki. I look at him and he is still staring at the board with an unreadable expression on his face. "You all can decide who you're going to be reporting on. Talk with your partner before you leave for the day." I see Aizawa looking at his watch looking tired as he always does. He is probably ready for a nap.
Midoriya," said Uraraka walking towards me. "I was really hoping we could have been partners, I thought we would get to choose."
"I would have liked that," I said standing up. "Who is your partner, I was only looking for my name." Uraraka rolls her eyes. "Oh that bad."
"Yes and no," she sighs. "I got Bakugou." I look at Bakugou sitting in front of me still leaning back in his chair without a care in the world.
"He does care to get passing grades," I explain loading up my backpack. "You will be fine." Uraraka makes a face that lets me know she is not so sure about that.
"Maybe your right," she says.
"Just keep talking about me like I'm not sitting here," said Bakugou turning around. "Shouldn't you be talking to me your partner and not Deku over here."
"I'm going," I replied. "No need to get nasty." Bakugou glares at me as I make my way over to Todoroki. He looks up at me and I smile immediately trying to calm my body. You can talk to him, it's okay, it's just Todoroki. "H-hi, um, w-w-who did…" God I feel like I'm 15 again.
"We can split up the work if you like," said Todoroki cutting me off. "It's clear that you're uncomfortable around me." He stands up towering over me. That makes me feel awful. I decide to try and explain myself.
"T-That's not it," I manage to say. "We can d-do this together." I take a deep breath. "S-s-sorry, I'm a little nervous."
"I know," he says with a face I can't read.
"Class is over," says Aizawa. "Get out, I got things to do." Things like sleeping I'm sure.
"I like to get head start on my work," he explained walking out of the classroom. "To do that we need to choose a hero."
"Sure," I replied proud I didn't stutter. "Um did you want to go to the library?"
"Not yet," he replied. "We can talk on our way to the dorms. I know I don't want to do one on my dad."
"I would never do that to you," I reply. "I already know everything about All Might which could be an easy A. I'm thinking of us covering an upcoming hero. Someone who is good but moving up in the ranks." Todoroki looks happy with the suggestion.
"That is a good idea," he replied. "It would be good to know how these current super heroes are making their way up in the ranks." I grin widely feeling like myself now.
"Great!" I exclaim. I stop to pull out my notebook. "I have all my basics notes on the latest heroes in here. We can narrow down the selection and go from there."
"Okay," he agrees. "Can we go by the kitchen, I need a snack."
"That's fine," I agree. We walk in silence the rest of the way to the dorms and kitchen. I can feel my hands starting to sweat a little as we get closer to the dorms. We enter the building and head towards the kitchen. I watch as Todoroki grabs and apple washing it quickly before taking a bit.
"God I can't wait for dinner," he said looking a little better already. He walks over to one of the small tables and we sit down. I flop my notebook on the table. I open flipping to the pages close to the back. I'm going to need a new notebook soon. I'm thinking of upgrading to a taller notebook so I can hold more heroes in there. I would like to keep all of the information together if possible for quick reference.
"I have all the notes on my computer along with pictures from the internet so it looks much better," I state as open the notebook.
"Then why are we using this notebook?" asked Todoroki.
"It's my go to," I replied. "Besides this is just to select the hero anyway." I hand him the notebook. "Let me know who think we should research."
"Don't you want to pick?" he asked looking down at the notebook.
"I do," I replied leaning on the table. "I want to know your opinion first." I watch as he flips through the notebook. I can't but notices his lips look wet from eating the apple. I lick my own lips almost wishing I was licking his. Dear god, maybe kissing him was a bad idea after all. I begin to shift around as I try not think about kissing him again. I sit there remembering he likes me. Was that before or after the kiss? I wish I could ask him but I don't want him thinking I like him when I'm not sure if I do yet.
"Hm," he said. "I'm going to think on this for a bit, if that is okay."
"It's fine," I replied standing up from the table. "I know you said you wanted to get a head start and all. Just text me if you come up with something before tomorrow." He nods going to toss his apple. I begin to walk away not wanting to start stammering again. It was much easier when we had school to talk about. I know this is going to have to be addressed sooner or later.
