Chapter 10: Who do I choose?

"What?"

"DON'T MAKE ME REPEAT MYSELF! WHAT'S THE USE OF YOUR QUIRK IF YOU CAN'T USE IT TO HEAR PROPERLY!" Bakugo yelled.

"I HEARD YOU! I just...can't believe what you said!"

"Well, where else are you gonna stay?! Damn cat girl never thinking about herself..." Bakugo muttered the last sentence.

"What about your parents...? I don't think you can just make that decision on your own."

"I just called the old hag. They already know. Besides, my parents are in the fashion industry and I know how you're into that kind of stuff." Bakugo's eyes landed on you. He was actually nervous for your response but you would have never been able to tell.

You only take a second to think about it and decide to take him up on his offer.

"Thank you, Bakugo. I'd like that a lot." You smile at him and he blushes. "...it's just so unlike you to be so sweet and thoughtful." You teased.

He looked more amused than mad when he yelled. "Don't make me change my mind, kitten!" He proceeded to lightly tug on your ears.

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School just ended and you were waiting for Bakugo by the front gate. You had informed Detective Tsukauchi and Principcal Nezu that you were going to stay at the Bakugo household. They seemed a little surprised to say the least but didn't question it one bit. They only told you to pick up some of your stuff from Aizawa's before heading to Bakugo's.

After you had accepted Bakugo's offer to stay at his house, he seemed a little embarrassed as he shoved a piece of paper at you that had his phone # and home address.

You snickered internally, debating whether your contact name for him should be 'Blasty' or "Hedgehog." You went with the latter. He texted you to meet him after school so he could go with you to Aizawa's and then his house.

As you stood there waiting for Bakugo, you couldn't help but think about what Todoroki would say if he knew you were staying at Bakugo's house.

Would he even care?

Just then, you saw Todoroki walking towards your direction. It looked like he was still avoiding you though because you had to call him just to get his attention.

"Sho-...Todoroki!"

He slightly winced, hearing you use his last name instead of his first name. Then he gave you the royal Ice Prince stare. You were reminded of the cold and distant Todoroki you saw on the first day of class.

Since then, you had already gotten used to seeing the sweet, kind, and charming sides that he showed when you were around him.

This boy really has the power to break my heart if he wants to.

"How...are you?" You asked rather awkwardly.

He gave you a weird look suggesting it was a stupid question. "I'm fine as always, y/n. I have to go." He snapped.

You looked down a little disappointed. "Oh, OK. I'm just glad you're not hurt. I don't know what I would have done if you had gotten hurt too..."

Todoroki adjusted his backpack, unsure of how to respond.

Before he could, Bakugo called out from behind him.

"Oi, furball! You ready to go?"

Todoroki raised an eyebrow at him. Go? Where are they going...together? Todoroki thought.

"Bakugo offered to let me stay at his house...while Aizawa is recovering." You say quietly.

"You're staying at his house? I don't think that's a smart idea. If you needed a place to stay...you should have asked me. We have plenty of space in my hou-" Todoroki began to say.

He was trying to wrap his head around the situation. You living with Aizawa and now staying with Bakugo was shocking news to him. He honestly did not expect the explosive loud mouthed blonde to be so bold. He also couldn't understand why you would choose to accept Bakugo's offer when you had him.

I'd be a way better host...and boyfriend. Todoroki thought but immediately tried to shoo his weird thoughts and jealous feelings away.

"She's staying with me, Icyhot." Bakugo interrupted. You felt the possessiveness and tension in his words.

"But she'd rather stay with me, right y/n?" Todoroki retorted coolly.

You were in the middle of the two boys who were shooting death glares directly at each other. You saw a light coat of ice start forming from Todoroki's hand and sparks coming from Bakugo's hand.

Are they about to fight over me?! You push both boys further away from each other to keep them from fighting. It snapped them out of their fighting stances.

"Don't you go killing each other! We just got through a dangerous situation today...can't we just appreciate that we're all OK?" You stressed.

Bakugo made a "TCH!" and began walking ahead, expecting you to follow. "...half and half started it." He grumbled.

Todoroki was silent but still maintained an icy stare as the ash blonde walked away. He broke the stare when he heard you address him.

"Shoto...honestly, you were the first person that came to mind when they asked who I could stay with...but after earlier you seemed upset at me and I don't blame you. Even now when I haven't even properly apologized to you...it just didn't seem right. I didn't want to burden you."

Todoroki sighed softly. "You were never a burden, y/n. Just like what you said, I don't know what I would have done if you had gotten hurt...or if they took you away. Those low life villains claimed they didn't know why they were told to capture you...And yet you still impulsively chose to take off on your own. You should think about your own well-being for once..."

"I'm sorry." You apologize and bow your head towards Todoroki. "I was reckless and stupid...I should have just stayed with you."

"Make it up to me by staying with me now." Todoroki said in a soft but demanding tone.

What do I do? Who do I choose?