Kahoko was sprawled out on top of her bed covers.

There was a knock at her door.

She sighed and stood up and made her way unsteadily to answer it. "Yeah?" She opened the door to see Shoto looking back at her, his dual coloured eyes were filled with concern. "Todoroki?"

He stared at her. She looks worse already?! He held out her bag. "I didn't really have the chance to give this to you since Bakugo shoved you into the elevator."

She nodded and took it. "Thanks."

He raised his hand and felt her forehead again. She's really burning up a fever.

She pushed it away. "I'm all sweaty and gross."

He rolled his eyes. "Have you taken your medicine?"

She nodded. "And showered at least three times."

He chuckled. "Get back to bed. I think right now, sleep is your best friend." He made to leave but she stopped him. He looked down to see her slightly shaking hand holding onto his sleeve. "Sano?"

"Could you stay for a bit?"

He flushed.

"I don't like being alone when I'm unwell. Tama-chan used to stay with me until I fell asleep…" She blushed, feeling silly. I should have asked Hitoshi… not Todoroki. Now he's gonna think I'm strange. She let go of his shirt. "I mean… you don't have to. Forget it." She went to close the door.

He stopped it with his hand. What am I doing?

Kahoko stared a little.

"Alright. I'll stay until you fall asleep." He was looking to the ground, scared that if he met her eyes right now, he'd do something stupid.

She opened the door wider. "Thank you…" Maybe I trust him too much… I mean, regardless of who he is, he's still a boy I barely know… then again, I did let him stay at my house when I was alone…

"Now, rest." He ordered. He picked up one of her study books. "I'll read this while you go to sleep."

She sighed and did as she was told and got under the covers.

He sat on the floor beside her bed and opened the book.

She stared at his duel coloured hair. "Your hair is pretty…" She breathed sleepily.

He gave a chuckle. "Thanks, I guess. Now sleep."

She huffed slightly and reached out, running her fingers gently through his hair. "Soft…"

He felt himself sub-consciously lean into her hand, the book was soon forgotten about. Why is this so comforting?

Her breathing became deeper as she was drifting off. She could faintly hear his heartbeat. I like this sound a lot.

Shoto felt his eyelids grow heavy too, he shifted so his back was against the wall. You sure get me into some situations, Kahoko Sano. He leaned his head against her bed. A few inches from hers.

Her fingers were intertwined with his hair but became still.

You really are something…

Shoto woke with a start.

The first thing he saw was a beautiful face, silver-blue hair tousled over the closed eyes.

He sat straight and groaned at the crick in his neck. How did I fall asleep? He checked his watch, the hands glowed in the darkness. Ten o'clock?! I'm in big trouble if someone catches me here at this time of night! Damn. He looked over at Kahoko. She so seems peaceful… should I wake her? Should I leave… or stay? He sighed and stood up, letting out another grumble of pain. I'll say this, I'm not sleeping like that again. He allowed enough heat to rise from his hand to emit a light glow. He looked around and found a rolled-up futon tucked down the side of the wardrobe. Looks like I'm staying here. He bit his lip and picked it up as quietly as he can. I'll try to sneak out before she wakes up in the morning.

"Tama-chan?" Kahoko mumbled, still half-asleep.

Shit! "It's me, Todoroki…" He replied, still holding the futon.

"Todoroki? Oh… yeah…" She sniffed.

He put the futon down and went over to her, placing his hand on her head. "You've still got a fever. You should go back to sleep."

She nodded and looked at her phone. "Damn… did I really sleep for that long? You could have left, you know. Now you'll get into trouble if you get caught in the girls' side of the dorm. Now I feel bad for making you stay."

He looked down. "It's not your fault. To be honest, I fell asleep too…"

She gave a giggle, still groggy from sleep. "You might as well use that tonight and sneak out in the morning." She added.

Has that cold messed with her judgement? Or does she really trust me that much? He cleared his throat. "Are you comfortable with that? I mean, I am a guy."

She rolled her emerald eyes. "Todoroki, I trust you. Why else would I let you stay at my house that night?"

He felt his cheeks get hotter. "I guess."

"Plus… I didn't have one nightmare with you here… you must be my lucky charm." She added.

He tried to contain the goofy smile that was threatening to creep across his face.

She flicked her bedside lamp on and stood up, wobbling a little.

"Sano…" He reached out and grabbed her arm to steady her. "You really shouldn't get up."

"I need to pee! So, excuse me." She placed one unsteady foot in front of the other. "Don't make too much noise." She closed the bathroom door behind her.

He sighed and rolled out the futon. Okay, Shoto… what the heck were you thinking!? You decided to stay the rest of the night in a girl's bedroom. Not to mention that you may or may not have a crush on said girl. He exhaled slowly, trying to calm his nerves. More to the point, she's acting like it's completely alright and normal. He put his hand onto his chest and felt his heart pound against it. I know waiting for her to fall asleep when she's sick is strange, but it was what she wanted. But this? He gave a small frustrated sigh. Why can't I just say no to her? His heartbeat picked up pace. You calm down too before you get me into trouble!

Kahoko came out of the bathroom and saw Shoto stood having an internal argument between his head and heart. "Todoroki?"

Shoto jumped. "Don't sneak up on me…" He breathed.

It was faint, but she could hear his heartbeat fluttering. What…? Is he nervous or something? Does he feel uncomfortable with me allowing him to stay? "If you feel that weird about staying, you can try sneaking back to your room."

He shook his head. "I'll be fine." There… you could have seized that opportunity to leave but no… now you seem like a pervert… He swallowed. "I don't fancy my chances if I'm caught by the female prefect on your floor…" Or Shinso for that matter.

"Yeah, she can be quite brutal if she catches boys on our side of the dorms, never mind a boy from a different class." She petted his head. "Don't worry too much, and chill." She paused for a second before going into a fit of giggles. Jeez… I can't believe I just told Shoto 'Icy-Hot' Todoroki to chill of all things!

Shoto raised a brow. "What's so funny?"

"Sorry!" She hissed before getting into bed again, continuing to laugh.

Shoto thought to himself, trying to figure out what was so hilarious.

She took deep breaths to control her unnecessary laughter. "Sorry… when I'm sick, my emotions go weird, so I find the simplest thing funny…"

"Weird is one word for it."

She threw a pillow at his face, blushing roses. "I can't help it, I'm sick."

"Well, you're strange even when you're not. So, I should be used to your random quirks by now." He set himself down on the futon and looked around for some sort of blanket.

She rolled over to the other side of the bed and pulled the drawer that was underneath it out. She pulled out a warm blanket and another pillow. "Here." She dropped them onto him.

"Thanks." He mumbled.

She looked down at him, her eyes peeping over the edge of her bed. "Thank you, Todoroki."

He met her gaze.

"You're always there when I need you. Thank you."

He gave her a smile. "Good night, Sano." He reached up and turned he lamp off.

She got comfortable and yawned. "Good night… Shoto."

His eyes widened. It was barely a mumble, but he was sure that he had heard it… He glanced up to see that she was, once more, fast asleep.

He felt the warm, fuzzy feeling in his chest, he exhaled, once again swallowing back the feelings. But Bakugo… he's right for her… isn't he? He turned onto his back and stared up at the ceiling, listening to Kahoko's gentle breathing.

But… would she let him stay here with her for the night if it were him? He snorted to himself. Of course not. She's letting me stay because she's comfortable enough to know that I won't try anything weird. She sees me as a good friend, who she can trust. If it was Bakugo, on the other hand… sure she trusts him, but she'd be too nervous to let him stay because she likes him.

He huffed and turned onto his side, with his back to Kahoko. I really need to get this feeling out of my system… I should feel blessed with how close I am to her now…

Shoto was startled awake by the sound of Kahoko's alarm clock. He squinted at his phone. She has an alarm set for 5:30? He sighed. This is my chance to sneak out. He reached out and pressed the sleep button on the clock.

Kahoko didn't even move. The cat plush he had won for her tucked safely under her arm, hair sprawled across the pillow.

She must still be unwell if that didn't disturb her sleep. He quietly rolled up the futon and put it at the bottom of the bed. He crept towards the door and creaked it open.

Shoto had successfully gotten to his own dorm room unnoticed. He sighed and rubbed his eyes. That was close. He sat at his desk. He checked his watch and decided he'd might as well get showered and ready for school.