MIDORIYA
"What's going on Midoriya?" he asked.
"Nothing….." I mutter. I can't talk to him about this for obvious reasons.
"We both know that's not true," says All Might. "I must admit the way Todoroki grabbed you is certainly inappropriate." Todoroki has never grabbed me like that. After seeing that look in his eyes I didn't mine. For that moment in time it felt like we one again without connecting the way we wanted to. "You have never lied to me. What is going on?" I wipe my eyes before the tears could fall.
"I…I can't talk about it," I choke out trying to hold in my sobs. I cover my mouth as All Might is getting up from around the desk.
"This seems pretty serious," says All Might. "I have never seen you be so disrespectful ever. Todoroki told me everything." I doubt he told him the truth. "I don't know what is bothering you, but you can't let it consume you young Midoriya. I know it is not easy being a teenager and trying to figure stuff out." I was doing just fine. Maybe I'm being too hard on Todoroki. I think about how cold he was and decided no, if anything I'm not hard on him enough. He didn't have to be so cruel.
"Is there anything else?" I ask. "I have a lot of homework to do." All Might looks taken back.
"Homework?" he questions. "I'm not use to you blowing me off. What exactly are you trying to hide from me?"
"Nothing!" I snap. "I'm fucking heartbroken. I just want to fucking grieve damnit." Now I can't stop the tears from falling. God, I didn't even realize how much I loved him until I lost him. All Might hugs me close allowing me to cry myself out. I pull away when I feel okay enough sniffing. I left a wet spot on his shirt. "I'm sorry…I'm sorry….." I sniffle.
"You are clearly not okay," says All Might. He looks very alarmed.
"I will be….." I say lowly. "I promise, just….I just need time." I wipe my eyes again taking a deep breath.
"You know you can talk to me," he says. No way, not about this. "When you are ready of course."
"Okay," I say softly.
"No more causing trouble for your teachers," he says as I stand. "I really don't want to have to suspend you Midoriya." I nod knowing it is more than just academics at risk if that happens. "I have spoken to Todoroki about his behavior as well. It won't happen again." Great. I walk back into the hall not feeling any better. I pull out my phone to see several messages.
Bakugou: What the shit? What the hell is wrong with you?
Kirishima: Um are you okay man? You seriously challenged Todoroki?
Uraraka: Deku, text me as soon as you get this
Iida: Are you okay Midoriya?
Mineta: You are so hardcore!
I put my phone up not bothering to read the rest. I enter the dorms, but I don't go to my room. I have someone else I need to see. No, not him. I knock on the door waiting patiently. Jirou opens the door quickly.
"Holy shit," she chuckles before folding her arms. "What the fuck?"
"I know, I know," I state walking into her dorm without an invitation. "You know I can't be in here past 7pm so my time is short." Jirou nods closing her room door.
"Well I know this isn't a social visit," she replies leaning on the door frame. "What can I do for you?"
"I….I want to get drunk….." I state.
"What?" she questions in shock. I nod my head. She is the only person brave enough to have stuff on campus. She is a role model student, pretty quiet. It's easy for her to sneak it past the staff. She walks over going into her closet. "Someone must have done a number on you? I didn't even see you wanting to drink when things just ended with Shinsou."
"How do you know it was someone else?" I ask. Jirou turns facing me with a small bottle of bourbon in her hand. It is a good size as I know I won't need to drink much of it. Jirou hands me the bottle.
"You were happier," she replies. "I mean you are always happy but this time it was different. I couldn't pin point that you were with anyone but I can just tell." I nod because I don't have it in me to deny it. "Drink with me for a little bit?"
"Okay," I reply sliding off my shoes. Jirou pulls put her own little bottle as she sits down on her bed sideways facing her desk on the opposite wall mine is on. I sit down beside her. Her choice appears to be patron.
"This gets me drunk faster," she says opening the bottle.
"Ah," I say opening my bottle. We both take a sip from our choice of poison for the evening. I hold in a cough because it is so strong. I lean back against the wall just thinking about Todoroki. I wish I could change my combat class now. I don't want it. I don't want to be around him. He was so angry when I mentioned going on a date. I can't believe he thought I was serious.
"So what was that shit with teacher Todoroki?" asked Jirou. "Like everyone is talking about it."
"Nothing," I replied. "I'm just dealing with some stuff and I felt like he was targeting me."
"I don't think he was," says Jirou. "Although I must admit his tone was pretty threatening. You never had him by the way."
"How do you know that?" I ask. Jirou allows her ear jack to wave at me.
"At times Todoroki was growling," explains Jirou. "I thought he was seriously going to hurt you." I drink some more from my bottle because it did feel that way. I know it is because of how I was talking to him. Possibly some embarrassment in there too.
"I didn't hear anything from him," I replied. "I tried to listen to his movements, breathing, anything but I didn't hear a thing until he started talking."
"Hmmm what happened after he kicked us out?" asked Jirou.
"He didn't kick you guys out," I chuckle. "Class was over." Jirou actually smiles.
"True," she replies before drinking some more.
"He just made me cleanup," I explain. "The fog made everything damp but you know Todoroki likes a clean room."
"I didn't know that," says Jirou. "But I do get that vibe. Like I have never seen anyone with such an organized desk." I laugh with the alcohol hitting me. We drink some more with me changing the subject from Todoroki. He is the last thing I need to talk about in this state. I glance at my phone.
"Ughhhh…" I groan. "I have to go."
"Awww," pouts Jirou. She pulls out her own phone. "You got 15 more minutes."
"I don't want to risk Aizawa walking into here because I missed curfew for being in a girl's dorm," I remind her. Same genders have until 9pm but opposite genders is 7pm.
"Good point," says Jirou. "I kind of like this pissed off Midoriya but don't go to far."
"I wouldn't do that," I reply. "My mom would kill me." Jirou chuckles.
"Right," she smirks. "The peoples." I walk to the door.
"Is it okay if I keep this?" I ask holding up the bottle. Jirou nods.
"It's cool," she says.
"Thanks," I reply. I feel this nervous energy causing me to look at Jirou. I'm not sure if I fully understand the look she is giving me. Jirou presses forward kissing me. I'm in shock that I can't move let alone breathe. Jirou pulls away quickly blushing.
"Oh god…..that was a mistake…" she groans.
"Uh…uh….it's okay," I stammer my cheeks burning. Jirou covers her face but I can hear the soft sobs. "Jirou please don't cry. I mean I'm not judging you or anything…"
"I fucking love Momo!" she cries. Everything hits me at once. Is this why things are so tense between them? Jirou wipes her eyes looking angry.
"Um okay," I reply. "Did you tell her how you feel?"
"I can't….." shrieks Jirou. "She is not into girls like that. I was good enough for practice but not a real relationship." Jirou folds her arms. There has to be more to it.
"Jirou…..what do you mean by practice?" I ask. Jirou glares up at me.
"What do you fucking think!" she hisses. "You bet not tell anyone!"
"I won't, I won't," I reply. "I promise." Jirou opens the door letting me know this conversation is over. I make sure I have the liquor bottle in my pocket before exiting. I continue to my dorm room with my mind racing. I mean did Jirou and Momo have sex? I blush shaking my head trying not to picture it but how can I not. I get to my room seeing Kirishima standing there. He glares at me.
"Dude where have you been?" he asks sounding like a pissed off parent.
"I was hanging out," I replied pulling out my key.
"Hanging out?" he questions. I walk into my room with Kirishima close behind.
"I'm surprised Kacchan isn't with you," I state as he closes my door.
"He is still mad at you," explains Kirishima.
"He had all week to fight me in class and never took the chance so he can't be that mad," I state walking to my closet. I carefully pull out the bottle hiding it behind some sweaters.
"What happened today?" asked Kirishima. "I mean it was just insane. You have been acting reckless."
"I'm not," I reply turning around to face him. "I just don't want to fucking be bothered. Is that so wrong!" Kirishima rubs the back of his head.
"Look man, I know you really cared about that guy," he states. "I wish we never went to that club. You would have never met him." I sigh because me too at this point, me too. I sit down on my bed. "Are you drunk?"
"No," I reply. I'm no drunk. I do have a nice buzz going though for sure.
"What the fuck," says Kirishima walking over to my grabbing my face for a second before I jerk away. "Are you trying to get kicked out of school?"
"No, of course," I reply.
"You could have fooled me," he states. "You need to get it together man."
"Yeah, yeah," I drone. "Are you done?"
"Who gave it to you?" asked Kirishima folding his arms.
"I'm not telling," I reply. "It doesn't matter, I don't have any more." I'm totally lying but I know it will cause him to ease up off me.
"Good," says Kirishima sitting beside me. "Don't let this breakup destroy you man. There are plenty of people out there to date." I don't want anyone else. I want Todoroki, he's my soulmate. I feel my heart ache just thinking about it. I wipe my eyes before the tears could fall.
"Thanks…." I mutter. "I kind of want to be alone right now or whatever." Kirishima looks apprehensive but does leave. I release a deep breath as I pull out my phone to see if Todoroki by chance would reach out. Nope, not a single word. I sigh as I turn over in my bed not bothering to remove my uniform.