Jiro
No one would have prepared us for what we saw shortly after the movie had started. Who would think that Bakugou would kiss Todoroki in front of everyone? Of course, the impression didn't take long, but my eyes went directly to the friend who, astonished, looked at the scene and then left minutes later, when she thought that no one else noticed.
Toru followed me shortly after and we barely managed to catch up with her, only to confirm the worst. She was in a flood of tears as I wanted to do my best to wipe them off her cheeks.
– Momo – the invisible tried to approach
– I need to be left alone, please – she asked without looking at us, leaving at a fast pace.
A lump formed in my throat and Toru just squeezed my hand as we made our way to the common area. Upon arrival, the boys continued to watch the movie as if nothing had happened, or so it seemed. My eyes rested on our companions as we pretended to take our place again, realizing that both Mina and Kirishima weren't present. Despite the apparent calm, somehow it felt as if something was out of place.
I wanted to believe what Toru told me that time when he spied on them was a lie, but in view of how Todoroki and Bakugou were huddled, I confirmed that their kiss was not a hallucination. I was afraid to look in their direction with fear that he would want to attack me, but his expression was unreadable, as if he was not present, as my expression should be too.
We finished watching the movie, and while the others seemed happy with the ending, I'd be lying if I said I paid attention to it. During all that time I was only thinking about Momo and in some way to cheer me up, but how could I give comfort to something that I was also dealing with?
– Aren't you coming? – Asked the one who became my accomplice while contemplating the glass of water in front of me
– I'm not sleepy – I lied
– Give her time and don't overthink it – I know I couldn't see her features, but I knew she would also like to have the right words for Momo – Please rest – she said, clasping my hands before disappearing down the stairs.
I finished picking up some wrappers that were scattered unevenly, or rather, hidden, and turned off the kitchen light. And, expecting it to be dark, it was the moonlight through the window that made it possible for me to continue defining the shapes of the objects there.
I settled into the ottoman by one of the windows, hoping I was tired enough not to have any more excuses to force myself to stay awake. It's as if I wanted to punish me for not having told her what we knew, or rather, the punishment to which I forced me to be subjected by my pathetic hope that she might be able to see me with the same eyes with which she saw him.
– Jiro? – I almost fell off my seat when I heard Sero's voice from the aisle – Sorry, I didn't want to scare you. – As he approached, I hastened to wipe the traces of the tears I had shed. – Are you fine? I could tell that you were distracted throughout the movie, although with what happened today, it's no wonder. – sitting next to me
– Yeah... I was thinking that I still have things to pack – hoping that he would not read the lie through my ambiguous assurance
– If you need help, just ask me – being as friendly as ever
– Yeah, I'll keep it in mind. – Directing my eyes to the outside, holding on to my knees as if avoiding breaking me. He stood silently by my side, staring out.
As I tried uselessly to evade the inevitable, the knot in the pit of my stomach seemed to widen every time the image of Momo crying came to my head.
– How do you reason what the heart doesn't understand? – I asked hastily, catching him off guard and then immediately regretting what I had done without thinking. – You don't have to answer! I must be very tired. – Trying to get away from such a shameful situation
– I have also asked myself the same question – he answered in the most monotonous voice that I had ever heard him do – I guess it's not about reasoning, but about understanding that there are things that are out of our control. – Seeing him that serious was an unusual image – It's like you were thinking "If it's under my control, why should I worry? And if it isn't, why should I worry? " – He replied, while I was grateful that he didn't asked the reason for my strange question
– You're better giving advice than I thought – I said seeing how a shy smile formed on his face. I wasn't sure if that answer was what I expected, but it made me feel better.
– I think today has been a very long night – getting up – We'd better finally go to sleep – imitating my gesture
– Do you know what I'm good at too? – pausing – Making pancakes, but don't tell Bakugou. His tastes better. – Whispering the latter, returning to his usual personality.
We parted with a "good night" and once in my room, I let out the tears of an unrequited love, feeling more empathy than ever for someone who was also crying for the same situation, hoping that like me, this would help her get rid of such a heavy burden.
Momo
After meditating enough about what happened the night before, it all started to make sense. I didn't want to admit that the way they looked at each other when they thought no one was watching reflected a more intimate relationship than just friendship.
I cried myself to sleep, my body feeling heavy from the uneven position my body was in when I woke up. My body felt sore and weighty. Light was already pouring in through the window telling me I should be ready before my driver came for me, but the last thing I wanted was for them to see the deplorable state I was in.
After showering, I remained sitting on the edge of my bed, staring at nothing. It was like I was anesthetized. I was hoping I could stay there until it was time to go, to minimize interaction with some of my classmates, especially with...
– Momo, can we come in? – The voice was Toru's – Kyoka and I want to know how you are. – I was still not sure if I wanted to see someone, but I know that, if I didn't say goodbye to them at least, I would regret it for the rest of the holidays.
Opening the door, I was met by a couple of visibly worried girls.
– Come in – I invited. I settled where I was while Kyoka sat next to me and Toru closed the door behind her. I didn't dare to look at them directly, I felt ashamed, exposed and vulnerable.
– How are you doing? – Toru sat on my other side.
– I feel so much better now. – I didn't dare to look at them directly, I felt that I could break if I did.
– You know you can talk to us if you need it – continued the invisible, taking my hand
– Yaomomo – this time it was Kyoka who took my free hand – I know it's hard to know that who you love thinks of someone else, but being happy for him is also a way of showing affection – encapsulating my hand in hers.
I suddenly felt selfish thinking only about my feelings without considering Todoroki's. It still hurt, but thanks to the words of my dear friend, I understood that I should support him in this new stage for him.
– I know something that will lift your spirits – and minutes later we were in the kitchen.
My parents would arrive at noon, so to cheer me up the girls decided to prepare a special breakfast for me. Little by little, the others were incorporated into the common area, where the goodbyes were already being heard. We had become very close and despite the inconveniences we faced, far from weakening our camaraderie, it made us more united.
– Have you said "good morning" to your Icy Hot? – I recognized Sero's voice and soon after Bakugou's screams
– It's not your damn business! – to then hear an explosion
– Bakugou, Sero, stop making such a fuss! – our class representative repressed.
The morning seemed to pass normally, as if the event of the night before had never happened, until the sight of him made my stomach turn. His gentle and stoic countenance lit up as he leaned back behind the blond, who was unfazed by his touch.
My hands started to shake and for a moment I thought about running, until I felt Kyoka and Toru's hands take mine.
– We're with you, Momo – the purple haired girl said smiling
We continue to make the pancakes that we eventually end up making for everyone. We were very little from finishing placing the fruits and other toppings on the dining room when I felt the air suddenly thicken. Looking towards the direction of origin, came across a very angry Mineta. Now that I think about it, I hadn't seen him on the movie night or the day before.
– You two are just a couple of freaks! – He was very angry, yelling at Bakugou and Todoroki – They are the same as that zombie! – or rather everyone who was, referring to Shinso in a derogatory way.
– Mineta, what's wrong with you?! – Tried to calm Iida only for the referred to be angrier
– They're just a couple of aberrations! – I felt my heart in a thread when I heard such hurtful words towards both of them. – I wonder what others would think if they knew what you're hiding ... – And that's when I believed that Bakugou's threats to kill someone would already come true, until the cautious grip of the only person capable of calming him, brought him closer to confirm once again that they no longer had to hide their feelings for each other.
As in slow motion, Todoroki, took his hand and brought him closer to leave a short kiss on his lips, which rekindled the spirits of all of us there, as the night before, except that, this time, after carefully looking at how they looked at each other, I was able to confirm that what their gazes reflected when they stared at each other was a deep and mutual complicity.
– Too bad you're not the first to give us the scoop – replied Shinso, who was leaning against one of the windows, next to Kaminari. The shorter one was so angry that it was only possible to delineate two shades of color on him; those of his purple hair and that of his reddish skin.
– You were supposed to be back with your luggage by now, Mineta – Prof. Aizawa announced, who was visibly upset.
The boy was snorting, until, reluctantly, he headed for the stairs, pushing Shoji and Koda away from the bottom of them. – Mineta will be suspended for 6 months and will do community service during that period for breaking the institutional regulations – Aizawa continued, raising even more the astonishment of those of us who were there and, of course, the murmurs were immediate, but quickly our teacher intervened again. – I hope you understand that this is a corrective measure in order for him to rejoin the academy once his sanction is completed. – He concluded, heading to his office.
Of course, after that intervention the mood was an amalgam of different emotions, but Uraraka was the first to intervene.
– I know we weren't expecting this, but let's hope everything improves in our second year
– Uraraka's right – Iida continued
– Maybe we just need a break from this chaotic year – Kyoka continued
– Let's do our best then! – Hagakure always conveyed her energetic personality to us
– Whatever. Let's start eating – concluded Bakugou, who was holding his boyfriend's hand. It would take me a little time to get used to seeing him together, but as long as they looked so comfortable with each other, I would be happy for them.
– Momo?
– I'm fine – showing her a shy smile. – Let's go eat – I invited the mallow-haired girl while we settled down at the table.
Four hours later, I received the notification that my driver was waiting for me at the entrance. I felt a lot of melancholy when I said goodbye to my classmates, it is incredible how much affection I had taken for them in just one year of living together. We had grown so much together and the following year would bring us more challenges that will increasingly bring us closer to our goal of becoming professional heroes.
– Yaoyorozu – his voice still gave me a start – Are you okay? I've seen you somewhat distracted – If you take the time to worry about me, will make it harder for me to get you out of my heart
– Yes, I'm fine. – Taking his hands. – And I'm happy for you and Bakugou. – His cheeks flushed slightly, and the sight was really lovely. – I wish you all the happiness in the world with him, Todoroki. – I said, forcing a smile to hold back my tears.
I was happy for him, but it would take me a while to get used to this. – Take good care of yourself – putting a hand on his cheek, so that he nodded with a nod.
On the way home, I cried again, but this time I no longer felt sadness, but peace. As long as he was happy, I know that I would have nothing to worry about and, considering that he was able to awaken those kinds of feelings in Bakugou, I am sure that, far from being simply reciprocated, they are made for each other.
And the broken hearts keep popping up.
Fact # 76
I liked the contrast of reactions between Kirishima and Yaomomo.
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