Coffee Shop
Since entering U.A., life changed for every one of us, the students. After all, training to become a professional hero is not easy task: between training, school hours, getting experience through internships and other things, time became shorter and our stamina can be less depending the day. That's why when I went through the entrance of this new coffee shop in my way to U.A., I couldn't help but let my curiosity guide me and decided to enter the coffee shop. It turned out for the best, as their coffee is of such a great quality and always gives me that momentum to endure during the day. Maybe that's why I recommended it to everyone in Class 1-A.
The first ones that I went with from my friends of the class were Deku and Ilda. Since the entrance exam and the Quirk Apprehension test, we become the best of friends, something I'm very happy of. "This coffee really is the best! Thanks for bringing us here, Uraraka!" said a really excited Deku the first time we were here. "It's nothing, really. After all, how could I not bring my two best friends to this awesome place?" I said while giving both of them a big smile. "In addition, I must say that the caffeine level of the drink is at a balanced level to help the senses but not high enough to harm the health of the human body, which is greatly appreciate" said Ilda moving his arms in his characteristically way, which Deku and I couldn't help but laugh a little, Ilda following soon after. We have been going there since the very beginning of this new journey and, although we haven't been going as much as we would like to after returning from our internships, we always found one moment to at least spend some time there and talk about how we are improving every day.
After our internships, we were working really hard and we barely had time to spend together. Deku and Ilda continue to spend time together, along with Todoroki, while I started to spend more time with Tsuyu and the others. Not that it was done on purpose, but I think that the experience the guys had with the hero killer Stain showed them a new side of each other, which is why they spent so much time since then. On the other hand, I seemed to spend more time with the girls since moving to Heights Alliance, talking about different topics, such as our training sessions, new ways of using combat tactics or normal things of our lives outside school.
At the end, I recommended that we spend one afternoon at the coffee shop I didn't visit for some weeks. Once there, everyone was delighted with the products that were selling there. "Oh my god! This feels like heaven! Thanks for suggest we come Ochako!" said a pleased Mina while holding her cup. Toru made an agreement sound while drinking her coffee, which seemed to disappear mid air. "I must agree with Mina, this is a very delightful cup of coffee, and the place looks really nice and comfy" said Momo while looking around the shop. Tsuyu and Kyoka nod in agreement, thinking that there was nothing else they could say about the place where they were. "I'm glad you like it guys, I have to admit, I started to take some affection for this place" I said while drinking a little as well. "And why is that Ochako, ribbit?" asked a confused Tsuyu. I shrugged and said "I don't know; maybe because I used to come quiet often with Ilda and Deku. But since our internships, we have barely seen each other." I saw Mina starting to smirk, but before I could know why she was looking me like that, she said "Is it because you miss Midoriya? Maybe you want to be with him… alone?" The blush that appeared on my face could match Todoroki's flames, as now I understand why she was saying this. Before our provisional licensing exam, Mina said that what I was feeling lately was love. I denied it and never said who makes me feel like this; however, I pretty much think that she knows. "W-W-What do y-you mean by t-that?" I asked trying to divert my "love" life from the conversation. "You know what I mean, you want to have Midori all for yourself, as you enjoy his company so much" Mina continued with her teasing. Before I could answer back, Momo interrupted us. "Come on Mina, leave her alone. Her private life should stay that way unless she decides to tell us. If she wanted to, we would already know anything about the topic." "Yeah, but-" the Acid Quirk user tried to say but after seeing Momo's serious face, she decided to apologize to Ochako. "Alright, I get it. Sorry Ochako, it's just; I want to see you happy and you being in love seem like something you could enjoy pretty much." I couldn't help but be happy because of what Mina said and Momo did, so she decided to explain. "Thanks Mina. I understand you, but I feel like I want to focus on my training and my hero formation so that I can accomplish my dreams. Maybe then I could focus on having a relationship." Mina nodded while the others smiled. Then we continued enjoying our time together and the topic was forgotten.
However, I never thought the day would come in where I would feel so… empty. One day, I was on my way to the dorms after visiting my parents when I pass through the coffee shop and there I saw them. Deku was there, clearly enjoying himself and laughing while that smile that melts my heart was on his face. However, it was the person across him that caught my attention: Mei Hatsume. I always knew about how good of a relationship both of them have ever since the sports festival and how Deku always looks for ways of improving his hero suit; yet, I never thought they were that close. They were both laughing and smiling in a way that made them seem as… as a couple. A happy couple that was enjoying each other's company while talking about God knows what. I never realized tears were leaking from my eyes until I look at my reflection. Not waiting another second, I ran until I reached U.A. and, while ignoring everyone who tried to greet me or ask me what was wrong, made my way towards my room and closed the door so hard that I think from the other dorms they could hear it.
I tried not to think about it, but every time I closed my eyes, the same image kept repeating itself in my head: Deku and Hatsume laughing at the coffee shop. I knew that there was no real reason why I should feel like this, so jealous about Hatsume; because I never was looking forward to start a relationship with Deku, but that could have been since it never appeared that another girl was interested in Deku romantically speaking. Now that the option seemed so… real… I don't know what to do. On one side, I wanted to go back and separate Deku and Hatsume, taking him far away from her. On the other hand, I know that I have no right to interfere in Deku's life; if he wanted to go out with her then he was free to do it. I would just lie in my bed and cry as I have been doing since entering my room. While I was lying there, a thought ran through my mind. If Deku's already in a relationship… then that means that… I can move on. Just seconds passed since I thought that, I felt as if someone had pierced my chest and was squeezing my heart. I think I just couldn't stand the chance of moving on in my feelings for Deku. I think… I just… love him so much… that o just want to be with him… forever. A great thing to think once knowing the guy you love is already in a relationship. Maybe if I talk about this with someone, it would hurt less.
With that in mind, I made my way towards Mina's room. I thought about talking to Tsuyu, but I realized that Mina could be the best to talk about romantic topics. I knocked on her door and was immediately greeted with a pink-faced girl. She spoke in such a soft voice it didn't seem like her. "Ochako, how are you feeling?" "Better than how I look thanks. Can we… talk?" I said a little unsure of how to tell her about my feelings. "Sure come in" Mina told her. Once inside, they sat at the former's bed. "So, what's going on 'Chako?" I took a long breath and decided to be direct. "You were right. When you said that I wanted to be alone with Deku, it was because… I'm in love with him" I said without looking at her eyes. "I KNEW IT!" Ashido shouted. However, before she could fan girl about this, she saw Uraraka's downfall face, she stopped and decided to ask "And why you look so sad?" Using all the will I have not to cry, I told her "Because he already has someone else." To say Mina was shocked was an understatement, as she couldn't believe what her friend just told her. "What?" was the only thing that left her mouth. "Yeah. I saw him in that coffee shop we usually go… with Hatsume" I couldn't help the tears that started to leak from my eyes. However, Mina refused to believe this. "How can you be so sure? Have you heard him calling her his girlfriend?" I decided to explain what I saw: how they seemed so carefree from the outside world, how they laughed like they enjoyed what the other said... how they seemed so perfect for each other that make her think that being with him was impossible. After she finished, she looked towards Mina and saw that she was frowning. "Ochako, how can you be so sure that they are a pair?" "I already told you…" "You just told me what YOU think you saw, but doesn't it be weird if Midoriya didn't tell you about him dating someone? After all, you're his best friend." Although I tried to deny this, I knew she was somewhat right. "Try talking to him, and if it's true, then I will help you to move on." I nodded and made my way towards the door, not so sure of doing this, but without another option either.
That's why now I'm here, in front of Deku's door. I hesitate with what I was doing, but after some thinking, I knocked. After little time, he answered with a big smile on his face. "Hi Uraraka! How are you?" He seems so happy, that I have a slight idea of why is that, the nagging feeling returning. "I-I'm good, thanks Deku. Actually, I wanted to ask you something" I said feeling a little nervous about it. "Sure, come in." After that, we were seating in his bed, glancing awkwardly at anything in his room except each other. "S-So Uraraka… what was you want to ask me?" he asked and realization finally hit me that I had to ask him now. "What is… your relationship… with Hatsume?" I asked feeling more and more awkward about this. He tilted his head sideways and asked "What do you mean?" confusion written all over his face. "It's just; I saw you the other day at the coffee shop and you seem to enjoy the other's company pretty much." He must have got the idea, because a few moments after I said that, he was blushing like crazy. "I-IT'S NOT WHAT Y-YOU T-THINK!" After some time, he explained to me that he has been spending more time with Hatsume because he has been trying to improve his suit a little more so that it could help with his movements in battle when using his legs and arms. I couldn't help but feel embarrassed as what I thought previously seemed to vanish and make me feel a little dumb. "O-Oh, well that's nice of you, to repay her for helping you." At that, he looked at me and said "Why you were worried about this anyway, Uraraka?" At this, I couldn't help but blush, although I knew that I was ready to do this. "Actually, I have been feeling uneasy ever since seeing both of you together because…" I turned to look at him and confusion still reign his face, which turned to shock with my next words. "… I like you, like really, really like you." After some moments, where he stayed silent, I decided to continue. "I don't know when I started to feel like this, but before I knew it I was attracted by you. And I couldn't stop myself from wanting to be with you" After saying this, I brought my legs towards my chest and kept them there holding them with my arms. "And when I saw you with Hatsume, I couldn't help but feel sad because you two seemed like you were a couple and I thought that… you were a pair." At this, some tears fall from my face. "I know it was dumb because I didn't have any right to be sad or jealous when I didn't tell you anything but well, I'm telling you now, so… I hope this doesn't change any-" Before I could finish, my lips were wrapped by another pair in a sweet kiss. It took me some time to understand that Deku was kissing me; however, before I could reciprocate it, he separated with a small smile and said "I like you too, Uraraka." I could only feel joy going through my body at this. "I have also like you for quite some time and you don't have to worry about anything, because I only like you, I assured it." After this I hugged him while kissing him with all the love I felt. After more kisses and hugs, we just stayed there and look towards the ceiling, until his sweet voice broke my train of thought. "So, you were jealous of Hatsume in a way?" I blushed furiously out of embarrassment and hide n his chest. "Please, don't remember me that." "I think is cute, it shows you truly care about me. I think I would feel the same if someone was hitting on you." I looked at him while he was scratching his cheek and a smile made its ways on my face. "How do you come with all the cute things to say stuff?" We laugh for a while before he asked me "Say, do you want… to go to the coffee shop… with me? Just… the two of us?" I smiled and answered "I would love to" before hugging him. Finally, I was we the boy I crushed on for so long, and we were going to have our first date at the place where we shared so many memories: a plain coffee shop, just as plain but fantastic as the boy in my arms.