TODOROKI

I can't believe Midoriya was in the top 5 of course test All Might set up. We weren't in the same group so I was able to watch him. Everyone was amazed by his new speed and ability to be quick. I have already seen it in action. Wait until our classmates see him in combat again. It's almost like he is a different person than he was from the beginning of the school year. I glance at Bakugou who is pissed off. Everyone is praising Midoriya for his noticeable improvement. He was in first place but something happened. I don't know what but he ended up coming in 5th within his group.

"Don't sweat it," says Kirishima to Bakugou noticing he is upset.

"Fuck no!" he exclaims. "Deku stole my fucking moves." Kirishima looks taken back.

"I don't think he stole your moves," he replies. "I think he was inspired by you. I mean look at how he….."

"Shut up," growls Bakugou walking away from him with a huff. Kirishima frowns.

"What is his damn problem?" he asks. I can tell he is annoyed with Bakugou attitude but that has nothing to do with me. I begin to walk back towards the school. "Todoroki, wait up." I turn around not really in the mood for talking.

"What?" I ask.

"I'm just surprised you aren't in the top 5," he replies. I snort very annoyed that I wasn't. I had a hard time pinpointing where All Might was. It didn't help that the location of this training has so many obstacles. It was not a place where I could easily use my ice or fire without being found by villains in the process.

"I tried my best," I reply as I start walking. "I thought Midoriya was going to win."

"Right," says Kirishima. "I want to challenge him. Like did you see how good he is from the Work Study, like holy shit." We head back to the building going to the locker rooms to change back into our school uniforms to head home for the day. I'm just glad my dad is out and I don't have to deal with his shit. I glance at Midoriya who is sliding his shirt on. I turn away quickly with my heart fluttering. That has been happening a lot lately. Mostly due to the fact that I have seen him climax. So fucking weird. I get dressed heading out looking forward to a quiet walk home.

"Todoroki!" The hair on the back of my neck stands up. I turn around to see Midoriya running towards me. "H-hey….." He is nervous to speak to me now. I guess my threat scared the shit of him. I tilt my head wondering what made him come up to me now.

"Yes," I say slowly.

"Um, what…what did you think of All Might's training today?" he asks.

"It was good," I admit. "It certainly showed the challenge you can have when trying to locate a civilian in trouble."

"I was expecting to see you in my group," he says glancing at me as I begin to walk. "It would have been nice to have you by my side." I gasp lowly as my chest got tight. "I actually got nervous, doubted myself for one second and I fucking fell. It cost me first place." I can see how sad he is about that.

"Don't be so upset," I replied. "You did great. Everyone was impressed."

"Kacchan wasn't….." he mutters looking down.

"He seems to not like anything you do," I reply. "Why is that?"

"I don't know," says Midoriya looking up. I can see the frustration on his face. "All I have ever wanted was to be his friend but he is always talking down to me. Even after what he did….um never mind that. Forget it. I came over to you to ask are you ready for finals?"

"Yes," I reply.

"How can you be so sure?" asked Midoriya. "I mean are we getting a physical test, mental, paper? I have no idea." I chuckle on the inside because he one of the students in class on the rise. I'm sure he will be fine.

"Relax," I tell him softly. "That is why you messed up earlier. You need to trust yourself, you're great Midoriya." I glance at him noticing the blush on his cheeks causing me to shift my eyes. I hear his tummy grumble. "Hungry?"

"How can you not be after all of that," he chuckles. "My mom is cooking her spaghetti tonight. Plenty of protein and carbs."

"Lucky," I reply. "My sister is with the study group, dad's out of town, so I have to fend for myself."

"Seriously?" asks Midoriya. "That sounds so lonely."

"I don't mind," I reply with a shrug. "Besides it gives me time to prep for finals." Midoriya looks at me.

"No one should have to eat alone," he says. "Come home with me….." I glance at him with my heart breaking. No, it seriously feels like it is breaking. I grab my chest as I begin to pant a little. "Todoroki, are you okay?" I take a few deep breaths. I close my eyes for a moment trying to my shit under control.

"Yeah….I'm fine," I reply. "I just got winded for a moment." Midoriya stares at me still apprehensive. "Stop looking at me like that I'm fine." We continue to walk.

"So you are coming with me to dinner?" asked Midoriya. I glare at him and I really don't want to. I don't want to feel anything. He makes me feel…..I don't like it. My stomach chooses now to grumble. "Come on, it will be okay. My mom would be glad to see you." She will?

"I'm only going because I want a home cooked meal," I replied. Midoriya talks about how he thinks our classmates did on the course tonight. He got to see a few of our classmates use their quirks in ways he hadn't seen before. He sounds so excited about that. I never seen anyone take such an interest in people's quirks before. Midoriya seems to want to know the strength's and weakness of people's quirks. At times he almost sounds obsessed like a scientist. His family lives in a small house. I can now see why he was impressed with our home. I follow him up the short walkway. He unlocks the door sliding off his red shoes. I slide my shoes off as I hear his mother talking to someone.

"Izuku," she calls walking into the room. "Oh!" She looks surprised to see he has company but not upset.

"Hey mom!" he exclaims. "I brought Todoroki with me. Endeavor is out tonight, I thought it would be nice for him to eat with us." His mom smiles reminding me so much of Midoriya.

"Of course, it's okay," she replies. "You boys go get washed up."

"Izuku brought company?" asked a man walking out into the hall. I look at him realizing it is Izuku father. He has dark black hair with freckles and is actually wearing glasses. He on the tall side standing at standing at 6'2.

"Dad…." says Midoriya. I can't help but notice that his face drops.

"I don't recall you asking your mother ahead of time if you can have company," he continues. I'm taken back by his father's tone. He sounds nothing like his mom who is always warm and inviting. His dad looks at me and is unmoved by the fact Endeavor is my father. Now that I am certainly impressed with.

"I apologize for imposing this evening," I say not wanting Midoriya to get in trouble. "I'm Todoroki Shouto. Midoriya and I are in class together. We plan to study for our finals tonight." His father nods and I know I said the right thing.

"Very well," he nods rolling up his sleeves. "You can study following dinner. Do as your mother said, get washed up. You too Todoroki." I nod my head yes before following behind Midoriya as he is walking with his head low. Midoriya opens the door to his room. It almost looks like a damn All Might museum. He has action figures, poster, even his freaking bedding is All Might. I can tell Midoriya is preoccupied because he still hasn't looked up at me. He walks over to a draw grabbing a tee shirt and some shorts.

"Midoriya…, " I say softly. He is now standing still but not saying anything. "Izuku…" He looks at me causing me to feel more than I want to. I walk over to him pulling him tightly into my embrace. I don't know what made me do this. Midoriya whimpers as he buries his face into my chest. I begin to rub his back. "It's okay….just…go and get ready for dinner." Midoriya sniffles as he pulls away rubbing his eyes.

"It's okay," he replies. "You go first, you're our guest." He gives me a small smile with his eyes still wet. Jesus, I thought his home life was perfect. Something is going on here for sure. I head out of his room after he tells me where the bathroom is located. I wash my hands, splash some water on my face telling myself not to look deeper into Midoriya's home life. It is none of my business. I walk into the hall with Midoriya coming out of his room in a fuzzy robe.

"Hey," he says. "Um, I guess you can go ahead to the table. Did you want to put up your jacket?"

"Yeah," I reply taking it off. Midoriya takes it heading back into his room. I swear he has the smoothest legs I have ever seen. I noticed he is beginning to have scars on his arms from all the damage they have been taking. His legs will probably end up the same if he doesn't get a hold on his quirk. Midoriya comes back out the room almost looking like himself. "I'll see you shortly." I head into the living room noticing his parents are at the table. I go and sit down at an open spot next to his father. I don't know why but I don't feel comfortable with Midoriya setting next to him.

"How was school today?" asked Mrs. Midoriya.

"It was good," I replied.

"What does good mean?" asked Mr. Midoriya. What the fuck?

"It means it wasn't a bad day," I reply trying not to sound short. Mrs. Midoriya looks very uncomfortable.

"Todoroki fought Izuku during the festival," she says with a smile. "It was a very intense battle."

"Ah….." he says. "You're the kid that almost killed my son." I glare at him with my face still but it is clear he doesn't like me at all.

"Honey!" she exclaims. "It was an accident according to Izuku. They are training to be heroes after all. These things will happen….."

"And yet our son is the one always ending up hurt," he points out. Well, he isn't wrong there. Midoriya has been hurt a lot. "I mean he didn't present his quirk until last year. I'm still not understanding that." What was that? Seriously?