MIDORIYA

AFTER SAVING BAKUGOU

My plan worked. Iida and Kirishima were willing to help me and Todoroki rescue Bakugou. It was a lot harder than we thought. Iida had the smarts to put us in disguise so we wouldn't be recognized by the villains or anyone on the street. I'm still not use to people recognizing us from the U.A. festival. Nothing prepared me, prepared us for what we saw, what we heard. I can only describe the voice as pure evil. I have never felt such fear from a voice alone. He sounded stern, unconcerned, and like someone you would never want to piss off. Is this the guy who took Bakugou? Did he hurt Bakugou? We sat tight until a fight broke out. I could hear Bakugou big mouth anywhere.

We had one chance, and one chance only to get this right. Now it was not just about saving Bakugou but giving All Might the space he needs to take this villain down. I gave Kirishima the okay to grab Bakugou. Bakugou would never accept my help but he will from Kirishima. I couldn't have been happier. I don't care who Bakugou accepted as long as he let us save him. We did just in the nick of time before All Might had to spring into action. We worked quickly to get out of the way. We disappeared back into the city but stopped to watch the fight play out in front of us on the big screen.

I watch the TV as All Might true form is revealed. I know what this means. I am sure anyone watching do as well. My hero, our symbol of peace is no more. Now everyone knows…I begin to cry before I can stop myself. I feel a hand on my shoulder. I look over at Todoroki sniffling as he softly squeezes my shoulder.

"Hey," he says softly. "I know there is nothing I can say to make you better right now." No there isn't but I appreciate him trying. "Let's get you home….."

"No!" I exclaim. "I don't want to go there….." My father is back from his trip. He and mom are arguing about if they want me to still go to U.A. I can't handle that right now.

"My dad is home but I think I can get Fuyumi to help," he replies. He pulls out his phone calling his sister but I can barely listen to what he is saying to her. I'm too busy trying to stop crying. Todoroki leads me through the crowd as we officially separate from Bakugou, Kirishima, and Iida. I feel like someone is staring at me. I glance around seeing Bakugou staring right at me. I look away from him as I see Fuyumi pink wagon pulling up. Todoroki doesn't even sit up front. He sits in the backseat with me as I lay on his shoulder. I feel so drained right now. Fuyumi leaves the car once parked leaving Todoroki and me alone. "I just want you to know we don't have to do anything. This is just so you can be comfortable working through your emotions."

"What do you mean?" I ask looking up. I shift my eyes overseeing that we're in front of a hotel. I begin to blush and we haven't even left the car yet. "Oh my god…"

"You can go home if you like," says Todoroki. "I plan to stay here regardless. I'm not in the mood to deal with my father. I don't know what Fuyumi plans to tell him but I owe her big time for this." He doesn't want to deal with his father either. I will take my dad any day over his. I gaze at him and I know his intentions are honorable. Before I can respond my phone started to ring. I look down seeing it is coming from home. I feel my blood pressure just rise knowing who is probably on the other end. I answer the phone.

"H-hello….."I whimper.

"Izuku where are you?" asked dad. I sigh hoping that it was my mom calling but I was wrong.

"I'm out," I reply. "I won't be coming home tonight, it's school related."

"School related?" questions dad. "Are you okay? Your mother is worried after seeing All Might on TV." My eyes water just hearing that.

"I-I'm fine…." I struggle to say. "I just really want to be with my classmates right now. All Might is one of our teachers."

"I'm not sure if that is a good idea," says dad.

"Please," I beg with my voice cracking. Todoroki grabs my hand squeezing it lightly. I glance at him knowing I'm staying with him no matter what.

"Okay," says dad shocking me. "You can come home at any time if you need us. Enjoy the time you have with your friends while you can because we may be pulling you out of U.A." I don't have the energy to fight him on it right now. I can see Fuyumi making her way back over to us.

"Thanks, dad," I reply.

"I do want you to come home tomorrow," he replies. "I want to see you before I leave." I agree before ending the call. Fuyumi opens the car door.

"Everyone out!" she exclaims with a little cheer. Todoroki and I climb out of the back of the car. "Here is the key card, you only need to turn this in tomorrow morning. Check out time is noon."

"Thank you," I tell her. Fuyumi begins to smile at me before pulling me in for a hug.

"Thank you," she whispers in my ear. "My brother needs this as much as you do." Fuyumi pulls away from me looking at both me and Todoroki. "No funny business in there okay."

"Fuyumi…," says Todoroki blushing.

"Hey you are a teenage boy," she replies. "Who knows what you are thinking."

"Not that!" exclaims Todoroki grabbing my hand. "I'll see you tomorrow okay."

"Um hm," says Fuyumi. "Bye!" I walk hand in hand with Todoroki into the hotel. I'm nervous but too freaked out about All Might to care.

"You told Fuyumi about us?" I ask quietly.

"No," says Todoroki. "She figured it out on her own or worse she heard us yesterday." I don't think she heard us but you never know. Todoroki guides me through the hotel. He knows what floor and room we have since he has the key. He holds the card up to a black pad, it beeps allowing us inside. I look around and my eyes immediately land on the king size bed. The furniture here is very modern, so sleek, a very clean finish. The bed looks so fluffy and pretty with all white linens. The curtains are closed at the moment not that it matters since it is getting dark outside.

"Did you want to take a shower?" asked Todoroki. "I know I am."

"You can go first….." I mutter. Todoroki actually looks conflicted but nods his head before going into the bathroom. I turn on the TV with the first thing I see being All Might. The footage continues to replay on the news channel I'm currently on. I can feel the tears coming to my eyes again as my phone rings. I look down seeing All Might is calling me. I couldn't answer the phone fast enough. "H-hello….."

"Midoriya my boy," he greets. "Are you okay?"

"I don't know!" I cry. "What about you! E-everyone saw….they saw….." I begin crying feeling like a complete idiot but I can't stop. I didn't want anyone to know All Might's true identity. He is completely defenseless now. What if someone tries to kill him.

"Everything will be fine," says All Might. "I wasn't able to destroy All for One but I was able to at least get him put away." I rub my eyes whimpering a little. "You know what you did tonight was dangerous. What if he got his hands on you, any of you!"

"I had to finish what we started," I replied. "I let Kacchan down, I had to save him!"

"You could have ruined our operation," notes All Might. "We had everything under control. However, you all did save Bakugou. I'm not sure how things would have played out otherwise. It probably could have gone worse but I'm glad it didn't." I sniffle still glad I was able to save my childhood friend. "Where are you? The school board will be having a meeting tomorrow about what you all did."

"A-are we in trouble?" I ask with my voice low.

"I don't know yet," he replies. "I'm sure they will let you know." I sniffle again with my head beginning to hurt. "I will be okay. I have to go and rest but I want to see you tomorrow."

"All right," I sigh feeling exhausted. I end my call with All Might feeling drained as Todoroki comes from the bathroom. His fake mustache and wig are long gone at this point. I actually see him look concerned. He walks over to me in just a towel wrapped around his waist. His bruises are still showing but healing. Usually, I would be blushing but my mind is too busy to think about that right now.

"Hey," he says softly grabbing my face. "Are you going to be able to shower?"

"I don't know….." I mutter.

"Let me help you," says Todoroki. He helps me undress making me almost feel like a drunk person. I can't get my limbs to corporate as my mind is so mushy. Todoroki is so kind hearted. He actually gets back into the shower to help wash my body. I'm embarrassed as hell but it feels good to be pampered in this kind of way. I needed help because I probably would have struggled to even do such a simple task as showering. There was nothing sexual to what he was doing at all. The crazy part is Todoroki is the one who has injuries from his training I should be taking care of him. He even washes my hair. We get out of the shower with him running the towel over my body making sure I'm completely dry. He peels back the covers on the bed.

"I don't have any clothes…." I mutter.

"Me neither," says Todoroki. I realize he is still naked. He blushes looking away from me. Just because we touched other doesn't make this any easier. I thought it would in a sense but we still feel slightly embarrassed since everything happened. I close my eyes as he tucks me in. I keep them closed until I feel him get under the covers. "Do you feel better?"

"A little…." I admit.

"You're taking it pretty hard," says Todoroki. I know he is referring to All Might.

"Wouldn't anybody?" I question glancing at him. "He is our symbol of peace, how can we not?" Todoroki stares me face unmoved.

"You were really emotional though," he explains. "This is different. It was like…..you were losing a father." In a sense I really was. I rub my eyes almost about to cry again.

"If only I had saved Bakugou from the start this would have never happened", I cry. "I'm such an idiot." Todoroki grabs my hand.

"You're not," he says softly. "I…..I have something I need to tell you." I stare at him wiping away my tears.

"What is it?" I ask. "It can't be worse than this."

"I don't know how to tell you this," he says softly. "I think now is a good time…..maybe….." He glares at me for further approval.

"Okay," I say while nodding my head a little.

"You remember when you….um….jumped from the school roof," he says carefully.

"I like to forget that it happened now….." I reply. "Sadly my family tends to remind me of it….." Todoroki sighs.

"I saved you," he says bluntly. I continue to look at him not believing him. I would like to think I would remember if it was Todoroki that saved my life. "I didn't know you then. I was just walking and I saw you. For whatever reason, I couldn't let you die." Todoroki shifts his eyes away from me. "I'm so happy I saved you, that you didn't give up on life." I think hard and I mostly remember having the wind knocked out me. I know the school complained of the ice that was left behind but I didn't remember the person or why it was even there. Wait that means he knew this whole time. I cover my mouth as my eyes water. Todoroki finally looks back at me. "Izuku, will….will you be mines?" I whimper as I begin to start crying. Todoroki pulls me into his chest hugging me against his bruised body. "I like you…..so much….I want to be with you….all the time." I bury my face into his chest wetting it with my tears.

"Are you sure?" I asked through sniffles. "Do you really want me? I'm not really normal you know…."

"Fuck yes," he says grabbing my face forcing me to look at him. "I think I love you Izuku. I like you the way you are. What is normal anyway?" I lean in kissing Todoroki feeling this surge of passion flow through me. He doesn't think he loves me, he does love me. I think he might not realize it yet. I have never felt this way with anyone. I know Todoroki hasn't either. The fact he even mentioned that he wanted to be with me is a huge step on his part. "Hahh….ha…." I wrap my arms around his neck bringing him closer to my body.

"You saved me…" I mutter against his lips. "You saved me….." Todoroki nods his head yes against my lips. I allow my head to fall on his shoulder. Todoroki continues to hug me close. I can feel his heart beat against my chest. I close my eyes knowing I would have died if he didn't save me. He helped give me another chance at life. Now I have a quirk, I have friends, I have a…..boyfriend. Todoroki lays on his back cradling me as I lay on his chest nuzzling my face trying not to become overwhelmed with happiness despite the shadowy sad moment of our Symbol of Peace being no more.