Todoroki
We were all gathered in the common area. Midoriya would show me his notes about the heroes that were on the top 10 list above. Tsuchan and Uraraka were a short distance from us, while Iida ate with Shoji. Thinking of the Dekusquad made me think of the officially missing one.
Before long, Katsuki joined the rest, followed by Sero who was leaning on Kaminari. The pair settled on each of the blond's sides on one of the sofas. As I watched them tease him, our gazes quickly met, and then I knew I had to look away. I wonder how often I looked at him without realizing it. For the Bakusquad to be complete, Ashido and Kirishima were missing, but they weren't present.
– Todoroki! – The greenette boy named me – are you listening to me?
– I'm sorry, Midoriya – I apologized.
– I'm boring you? Sometimes I am very ... –
– I'm the one who should apologize. I got distracted. Please continue – the boy smiled at me and showed me a page on which several heroes were drawn, among them, one with large wings, who had become a kind of henchman of my old man, or so it seemed, because they were often seen together. Who with the option of getting away from him would willingly agree to share his time with someone so rough?
At that moment, there was a knock on the door and Iida adopted his usual rigid stance.
– They are here! Greet them! – giving way to the Wild Wild PussyCats. The hero's fan's face lit up. We all rise to receive them.
– I'm sorry I didn't protect you that time – the tallest of the four addressed Katsuki, while the others were distracted by the other three. To be honest, you are not the only one who regrets that.
– Don't remove the past – he replied indifferently
– Please come in – Shoji invited
– Don't worry, we just came to visit. – Mandalay announced – We will also go to see class B. – and finishing this sentence, Midoriya made way for a boy ... I remember, he was the one who gave him an uncomfortable welcome in the camp.
– Kota, how long! – leaning to his height. – Thanks for the letter! I will keep it forever – He was really happy to see it
– Whatever – actually has a certain resemblance to Katsuki
– But why do they come to the U.A.? – Satou inquired holding a tray of tea
– Because we go back to work – replied the blonde
– But will Ragdoll go back to work?
– I won't return – she answered quite energetically – I will do office work to help them. – The conversation soon after became more tense when Pixie Bob commented that due to the dangerousness of AFO it was not possible to recover his quirk without jeopardizing the safety of Tartarus, a high security prison.
– So why are they coming back now? – Yaoyorozu questioned
– It'll be announced later, but on the Hero Billboard Chart JP, we came in at 411 for the second half. – This ceremony is exactly the reason why, in a way, I exist. A biannual assessment of heroes based on resolved incidents, their contribution to society and the support of the people. The fewer the numbers, the more popular. In a way, it works to promote peace and general well–being among civilians.
– They haven't said the results of the second semester, right? – Oijiro commented
– Many things happened – Tokoyami replied
– A board without All Might, huh? – Oijiro continued – I want to see how it turns out. – Now that I think about it, without the symbol of peace, the first place would be occupied for...
The television in the common area was tuning in to the ceremony that would be present if not all, the vast majority of the heroes of Japan.
– This is the first Billboard Chart since the Kamino incident – the voice of the presenter was heard – where All Might, the symbol of peace, withdrew. – We settled into the couches at the time when I could not help feeling irritable. – Everyone understands how important it is. – And that was exactly the reason.
The stage was deserted, until they began to name the heroes, being the first Ryukyu, who was also in the operation of the Hassaikai Clan. And so they continued naming the rest, highlighting the position number three with the hero Best Jeanist, who wasn't present because he was still recovering after the rescue ... Katsuki was one of his interns and knowing that it was that meeting that led him to that state I imagine that it must still cause him regret, and I confirmed it when his eyes were distant.
Attention then focused right on number two
– Independent but fierce! Wing Hero: Hawks! – The guy wore a pedantic expression, and his wings took up a lot of space on the screen.
– He is very handsome! – Hagakure uttered enthusiastically, only to be condescended by Uraraka
Suddenly the stage went dark only to make it even more striking. The muscles in my neck and back felt stiff as they presented him.
– He was number one temporarily – the reflectors at last allowed it to be more visible, with the same listless expression as always. – but today he really takes that position. The number one hero! Flame Hero: Endeavor! – My stomach turned to see how he was cheered. I could feel Katsuki's gaze on me, but I didn't dare look at him. This was very uncomfortable, the boys showed their joy at the fact, but I just wanted it to end. I couldn't be celebrating something that ended up becoming the source of so much havoc.
– We decided to do this, because it is a crucial event. – It was the voice of one of the leaders of the commission of heroes. He began to comment on the reasons why this ceremony was especially important, stressing that there is now no "symbol of peace". Shortly after, the presenter continued to listen to the comments of the heroes on stage.
– It was the third in approval – he was standing next to EdgeShot, who was also present at the Kamino incident.
– I'm not worried about the numbers. – Seeing him with that mask reminded me of Shoji – I appreciate the support I have received, but I don't do this for fame. I think my job is to bring peace ...
– Who would like to hear that? – Interrupted the next one on the list – Stain? – What? My expression wasn't different from that of my classmates, and neither was that of those present at the conference.
– I like it! How cheeky! – the rabbit–like woman pronounced
– Causing controversy, as always – complained the interrupted
– I don't like keeping things quiet – the mustard–colored dress pronounced to take the microphone from the reporter. – Let's see ... – he spread his wings – If we talk about approval, Best Jeanist is number one for the push of being low. – It started to rise. – The second is me, and the third is Edgeshot. And the fourth is Endeavor, let's ignore the rest. – So much time with a pedant has made him one, unless that's why they get along so well. – I think approval is the most important thing now, do we really have to carry the past? Don't you think we should change things? The symbol is gone. – And his questions only increased in intensity. – Why do the least successful play it safe at this crucial time? Say something more original – I couldn't help but think that his irreverence reminded me of a certain explosive boy, although I coin that insolence to his incredible youth. According to Midoriya's notes, at just twenty–two years old he had reached second place in all of Japan, and before he was twenty, he was already among the top 10. – That's all from my side. – He descended only to approach the most apathetic of all. – Well, go ahead number one, with less approval than me. – With a wide smile, he dared to say that comment to his face. I was beginning to like this hero.
The aforementioned, snatched the microphone without changing his expression. After such a speech, I wonder if there is more to say.
– After the young man put out the flames, I won't say much. Just look at me. – I have no idea what he meant by that, and from the expression of the others, neither do they. Only the simple applause of his predecessor was heard, with an expression that, more than showing pleasure, seemed mocking.
The ceremony finally ended and we left the common area.
Tonight, I was sleeping with Katsuki, and I must say that he seemed distracted.
– How you feel? – settling on the back of the bed
– I was just thinking of asking you the same thing – placing me next to him, under the blanket. He put his arm around my waist
– Answer first – I rested my head on his shoulder. I exhaled tenderly.
– He finally got what he wanted. It's number one – Katsuki interlocked his available hand with mine, gently stroking his thumb.
– After listening to his speech, if he were a villain, I would be trembling – he pronounced sarcastically. This shouldn't be funny as it was and yet I couldn't help but laugh out loud.
– That's just the problem. Since All Might's retirement, crime has only increased.
– In this situation it's frustrating to be just a student. We always have to be accompanied by a chaperone in order to act. – He was irritated
– The incident with the yakuzas is proof of this; several were injured, and there was even a fatality – I leaned even closer to hug him. – I'm concerned that the crime rate is exponential, and with the charisma of my old man, that isn't so unlikely
– Why so pessimistic? – taking my cheek – The day we had to deal with the elementary school brats, he seemed to have intentions to approach you, maybe there is some sign to improve
– I'd like to believe yes ... – resting my nose on his neck
– There is something else I would like to ask you – the change in his tone of voice motivated me to look at him. – When I was at your house, I entered a room where there was an altar and a picture of a child
– Touya – I replied. Now that I think about it, I had never told him about my brother. – He was my eldest brother
– I thought there were only three ... Although if you don't want to talk about that, it's not necessary – looking away
– No ... He died when a fire occurred in our house. – Saying it out loud was strange, we never talked about it, and telling Katsuki it seemed strange to me, as if reading a story. – We were with our mother when it happened, and the truth is that my memory is very diffuse about it. I barely remember seeing my siblings cry, while my mother remained expressionless. – My chest started to shrink
– Shoto, you don't have to ...
– I want you to know – maybe if I let go of this, I could better deal with my traumas – Over the years, I learned that it was during a training session with my old man that the accident happened. – I squeezed the blond's hands – As I heard my grandmother speak once, Touya had exceeded the limit of his quirk to dissolve the anti–flammable training space, which caused the fire to spread to other areas. – Katsuki kept caressing my hands, silently. I have to say, that kept my emotions on the sidelines. – He was crushed by a beam. – Saying this, my breath started to rag. Imagining how his last moments were caused me a great stupor and a strong tension in my back and neck. Katsuki pulled me closer to him to hug me.
– You don't have to continue – I could feel his heartbeat calm me down. I was so grateful to have him with me. We stayed like that for a few minutes, until I remembered that he also had things to tell me. – Now it's your turn – getting away from him – What's wrong with you? You look distracted
– I haven't spoken to Shitty Hair since the School Festival. – He exhaled disgusted – He doesn't even answer my messages. – Since the time they go out, I felt uncomfortable with the idea of them both seeing each other, not for Katsuki, but for him. That day when I finished cleaning the common area, the two were hugging, and Kirishima made no attempt to hide that he intended for me to see them. I wonder if that has something to do with it – Pinky told me he was busy with provisional license matters, but no one takes longer than 5 seconds to say hello. – Considering that Katsuki does consider him his friend, seeing him like this made me sad.
– Give it a little time. – Now it was me stroking his cheek – Maybe he is dealing with more things than he feels comfortable sharing for now.
– I'll have to take your words for now – placing his hand over mine. I walked over to place a kiss on his lips before turning off the lamp. I settled myself at his chest, while he clung to me. It was just on nights like this that being with him made me feel safe; just as I liked to think that I was also a refuge for him.
…
That Sunday I could not attend to visit my mother, but Fuyumi wrote me that he would go with Natsuo in my place. I used to send her letters often telling my progress at UA while monitoring her mood. I was happy that we had improved our communication.
Because I had to study for an exam tomorrow, well at least those were the intentions of the Dekusquad; I was getting used to being referred to like that every time the others saw us together. While we were far enough apart, part of the Bakusquad was in the kitchen, surely discovering new ways to set it on fire.
– If you don't leave here, I'M GOING TO EXPLODE YOUR FACES! – my dear Katsuki, always so gentle. Kaminari and Sero did nothing but giggle nervously as they pulled away from him.
– If as he gets angry, he cooks, no wonder he does so well – Uraraka commented, which made me start laughing. My reaction even stopped Iida's explanation and, what about Deku and Tsuchan, who couldn't have their eyes widened? – Sorry Todoroki! I had forgotten that you are friends.
– Don't worry. You are absolutely right – I replied amused. Needless to say, they all looked at me strangely.
We continue studying for at least two more hours until we turn to the television. There were also Tokoyami, Oijiro and Shoji.
– You've changed a lot, Todoroki – the freckled boy told me as he served the drinks we'd have.
– Yes. It has also been a long time since we started – more than you could imagine.
– I am very happy for you – he paused in conflict – and for how well you have managed to get along with Kacchan – being childhood friends, or at least according to Midoriya, it must be unexpected that I get along so well with him, in fact, too much good
– Yes, I suppose that underneath all that stubbornness, there is much more than yelling and insults. – Trying to sound convinced – far below – for some reason, the greenette boy smiled at me and then indicated to accompany him with the popcorn. A beep started to be heard, and soon after my favorite blond appeared.
– GET OUT OF THE MIDDLE, DEKU! – sometimes not so much. The aforementioned almost made his drinks fall and I just gave him a contemptuous look who I slept with every night, so that he only looked away smiling. We had talked about this before, but he insisted on continuing to treat him like this. I wonder if that was his way of showing appreciation because considering the way we grew closer; it wouldn't be impossible.
We placed ourselves in the middle of the other three boys, while Kaminari and Sero fluttered around the tray that held the explosive, which gave off a craving cookie smell. If it weren't for our secret, I'd hug him and grab a pair. You can't imagine how right you were, Uraraka.
Before long, more boys were gathering in the common room, Aoyama and Koda were leaning against one of the windows, while Hagakure sat next to Uraraka. To my surprise, shortly after Ashido and Kirishima got up, although I couldn't identify which of them looked more uncomfortable. We were watching a movie about a girl and a boy who exchange bodies in their sleep; it had become very popular in japan.
– Todoroki! – It was Yaoyorozu, accompanied by Jiro. Hearing her worried voice, we all turned in her direction, even the furthest ones – have you seen the news? – Asked the visibly anxious black–haired woman, and immediately afterwards the snorting of a helicopter came from the television. Jiro; she had tuned into a news channel.
– It's Endeavor – Midoriya said at my side. He was being attacked by one of those things they call Nomus. In another situation he would have killed him without even the media having time to catch him, but this was not the case. The successive attacks didn't seem to decimate the forces of the humanoid figure, who even had the ability to strike up a conversation. Since when were they capable of that?
By the time I realized it, everyone present was staring at the television.
My body was tense, and while I felt the gazes of the others on me, we were not ready for what would happen ... My breath stopped when I saw the scene stained red that the camera had captured. That thing lunged straight for his face, creating a considerable splatter of crimson on his left side. An overwhelming commotion of contained gasps surrounded me, though I was soon engrossed in my surroundings. The scene seemed to occur in slow motion; he was prostrate at the feet of a creature who was boasting satisfactorily, while from his graves came a scream of victory.
– Damn! – I heard barely audible from the only person who could distinguish between those present.
My mind was torturing me with the last words the hero had said to me: "I will be a hero you can be proud of. So that you are proud of your father. " My teeth began to grind in time with my heavy breathing. This couldn't end like this.
I like the dynamics of the BakuSquad and DekuSquad
Fact # 49
I have mixed feelings, because I don't like Endeavor very well and ... I don't hate him either, it's just that ... it's complicated.
By the way, thank you very much for having read till here, that makes me very happy...
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