MIDORIYA
I'm so ready for spring break. I asked mom if I could have 2 nights with Todoroki. I know it is pushing it, but I am trying anyways. I tried buttering her up by telling her about all the colleges I am applying to. It seems to work but I don't know how I'm going to convince dad. I still need to talk to him about it. Maybe I can get mom to convince him to let me do this. I mean I am adult technically. We are on our way to lunch. Only 2 more days until the weekend then spring break.
"You think Todoroki is going to give us trophies for the tournament?" asked Kirishima.
"Does it matter?" asked Sero. "I mean a win is a win."
"I like keeping a small memory," explains Kirishima. "At Todoroki's dojo we get a belt which each level we move up. At the fighting torments there you get ribbons and trophies. Only the winners too. He doesn't believe in that 'oh everyone gets one'." I chuckle because that is so Todoroki. We get to the lunchroom and I notice immediately several people are in their phones. Granted we are teenagers always in our phone this is different. Not many people are even talking. The vibe is off….oh god, now what. Bakugou is running over to me.
"Deku I need to fucking talk to you," he says.
"Um okay," I reply. "I kind of want to get my lunch and relax while I can."
"This fucking important!" he hisses. Must be important if he is this worked up. Before I can walk away with Bakugou Mina comes skipping up to us.
"Did you hear!" she exclaims. "Todoroki was fucking a student."
"What!" I exclaim.
"Seriously!" drones Mineta. "Yet I still can't get anyone to give me any ass." Mina frowns at him folding her arms.
"Maybe if you were smoother with your talking you could," says Mina. "You're such a pervert." My heart is pounding hard. How did they find out? Did Bakugou say something? Where is Todoroki? I need to speak to him. Mina rolls her eyes at Mineta before focusing back on us. "Anyway, Todoroki apparently resigned yesterday. I mean granted it was just recording. That doesn't mean he was really with a student. He is still going to be investigated though." My stomach starts to turn. "Midoriya, you okay?"
"I'm fine," I reply.
"Come on Deku," says Bakugou. "Kirishima, grab me a bite and save my seat." Kirishima is now in his phone like everyone else.
"I got you," he replies not looking up. Bakugou leads me outside. We head around the corner where no one will hear us. "What the fuck." My chest is hurting so bad as the tears well up.
"I….I don't know…." I sob.
"Get it together," says Bakugou. "I knew this was going to upset you. That is why I was trying to find you."
"Oh my god….." I mutter covering my face.
"Look man," he says. "No one knows it is you. They can only hear a recording. I knew it was you because I recognized your voice although….." I stare at Bakugou as he begins blushing heavily.
"What?" I question.
"Never heard you sound like that," he says shifting his eyes away from me. "Um…..yeah…." I blush when I realize what he means.
"God damnit…." I cry. I pull out my phone sending Todoroki a text.
"I don't think you should be texting him," says Bakugou.
"Whatever," I mumble.
"Look nerd," he says sternly. "I need you to get your shit together or people are going to figure out it is you. Right now, this shit is just a rumor so stop acting so damn guilty." I wipe my eyes.
"Kacchan….." I cry. He hugs me.
"Go ahead and let it out man," he mutters. "I know this is upsetting for you….." I start crying as he hugs me. I wipe my eyes once I feel all cried out. I look at my phone to see Todoroki hasn't responded but my mom text me hearing the news.
"Gahhh….." I sob in frustration and fear.
"Stop looking at your damn phone," says Bakugou. "Come on, let's get you some food in your belly. Plus I'm fucking hungry." I wipe my face taking a deep breath. We walk back into the cafeteria to see Aizawa standing by our table where we usually sit. "Aw shit….." Aizawa walks over to us before we can even get close to the table.
"Midoriya, I need you to come with me," he states.
"A-am I in trouble?" I ask.
"No," he replies. Bakugou and I don't look at each other as I hold on to my backpack straps following Aizawa.
"Where are we going?" I ask.
"To All Might's office," he replies. I try to keep myself together like Bakugou said. Maybe I can deny the whole thing. Like Bakugou said no one has to know it was me. By time we get to the office I'm beyond anxious. Although All Might know I care for Todoroki I never told him we were in a relationship. Aizawa opens the door closing it. "The students are hyped as much as the press about this." All Might is sitting behind his desk on the computer.
"I can see that," he replies. He stands up making his way around the desk. "Once I speak with Midoriya we can then speak with the board before addressing the public. We must act quickly before the press start adding their own spin to the story. I don't want parents to think their children aren't safe here." Aizawa nods.
"I will be outside the door," he replies. "Let me know once you are done."
"Of course," says All Might sitting down on the sofa. I sit down across from him as Aizawa leaves us alone. All Might is just staring at me. I can see he is disappointed. "I'm sure you heard the news."
"I did," I say with my voice above a whisper. All Might runs his hands over his face.
"I don't need to know what happened," he replies. "I want to know why didn't you two keep your distance. You knew you couldn't be together. This not only affects you both but the school. You have any idea how this makes us look?"
"I'm sorry….." I apologize.
"Your apology doesn't help matters," he replies. I glance down at my lap. All Might sounds mad not that I blame him. "Only a few people on staff recognized your voice from the recording. That is the good thing about that. I will have to confirm with the staff and the board that you were the student he is involved with."
"Do you have to?" I ask feeling my chest get tight. I don't want anyone else to know.
"I owe them that," he replies sternly. After a moment he sighs. "Todoroki will never be able to teach again. Beyond that I have no clue as to what is going to happen to him." I can't stop the tears from falling as it hits me that I destroyed my boyfriend's career. "I must warn you not to have any contact with Todoroki during this investigation."
"I….I don't know if I can," I admit shaking my head. "I mean how long is this going to go on?"
"I don't know," sighs All Might. "I'm not understanding how you two could be so reckless, especially Todoroki." I glance down feeling like this is my fault since I'm the one who started it. I mean I was so mad that Momo was laying all over him. Just thinking about it annoys me but then I remember what Todoroki said, how he made me feel. "I can tell you feel bad about this."
"I do," I reply.
"What was he doing in the dorms?" asked All Might.
"Momo has a twisted ankle or something," I replied. "He just stopped by my dorm to see how I was doing."
"That doesn't sound like him," says All Might. "He has your cell number. He could have simply sent you a text. Why go to your room when he knows damn well he likes you as more than a student?" I shrug as if I don't know the answer to that question. "Hmmm, don't say anything about this to anyone. I'm going to head to the school board."
"What's going to happen?" I ask. "I mean will U.A. kick me out when they know it is me!" I usually wouldn't panic but after being caught with a fake license, drinking underage, getting kidnapped and now this…shit I don't know if they will want to get rid of me altogether.
"I will do everything I can to ensure the students don't find out," he replies standing. "Come here." I walk over to All Might and he gives me a tight hug. "Everything is going to be okay, just don't panic." Easy for everyone else to say. I sigh before pulling away. I head out of the office heading to class. Everyone is looking at me as I slide into my seat. The rest of my day was just horrible. Aizawa has taken over for Todoroki's class. I couldn't focus at all. The last class of the day is finally over. I am walking quickly trying to get to my dorm to figure out my next move.
"Midoriya!" cries Uraraka. I turn around to see her and Iida waving at me. I stop walking trying not to look annoyed. I'm waiting for her and Iida to catch up. "You were walking so fast."
"Um yeah," I reply. "I got some things to take care of." Iida nods.
"We are still in shock about what happened," says Uraraka.
"We really shouldn't talk about it," I reply. "We don't know if it is true or not."
"Why we would he resign and then this comes out?" asked Iida thoughtfully. "I think there is some truth to it."
"I wonder who it is," says Uraraka dropping her voice. "They have cameras all over the school. I mean I don't see how they would even have time to talk."
"True," says Iida. "He went home in the evenings. He also was working at his dojo and being a hero. I seriously don't know when he would find the time. I'm just really curious." I look away from them because I have nothing further to add. We continue to talk finally arriving to the dorms. I feel mentally and physically exhausted. We walk to the elevators.
"Think they will put cameras in our rooms?" asked Uraraka as we get on the elevator.
"What!" I exclaim.
"I don't think they would invade our privacy on that level," says Iida. "They are probably going to be doing something to ensure this doesn't happen in the future." I arrive to my floor saying my goodbyes. I see Bakugou and Kirishima by my room door. I don't have the energy for this right now.
"Hey…" I mutter.
"You doing okay?" asked Bakugou. "Kirishima and I was about to go to the coffee shop, but I had to check on you."
"Bakugou is really worried about you," says Kirishima.
"Shut it shitty hair!" snaps Bakugou.
"It's okay to let Midoriya know you care about him," he replies. "So what he got pulled aside. They have spoken to every student in Todoroki class to ensure none of us was the person he was with." I pull out my key unlocking my room door.
"Kacchan I'm fine," I reply. "I'm just really tired okay." Kirishima looks worried.
"Your boyfriend didn't break up with you again did he?" he asks.
"No," I reply quickly. "Nothing like that. I appreciate you guys being worried but in this case I'm just really tired."
"Okay," says Kirishima not believing me. He decides to drop it and I'm so glad.
"Text me if you need anything," says Bakugou before they walk away. I close my door pulling out my cell. I hit the button to call my mom.
"Hey sweetheart," she greets.
"Mom….." I cry.
"Shhh….it will be okay sweetheart," says mom. "Are you okay?"
"No!" I exclaim. "I can't even be in touch with Todoroki."
"Awe I know this is hard for you," she replies. "It is for the best for right now."
"I hate this….." I reply. "I had a moment of weakness." It hits me suddenly. "Mom you didn't listen to it did you?"
"No," she replies. "Your father didn't either. He is not happy about any of this of course." I take off my school jacket putting it on the back on my desk chair.
"I guess asking him about spring break is out," I reply.
"You probably shouldn't see Todoroki until you finish school," says mom.
"That is too far from now," I pout.
"It's two months!" exclaims mom. "Oh wait, Todoroki is about speak!"
"Where?" I ask. We don't have regular TV channels here. I know I can find it live on YouTube. I get logged onto my computer. I'm not going to make it.
"Let me put the phone up to the TV," says mom. I can hear her moving the phone around. I am still trying to log on to my computer.
"Thank you all for gathering this evening," says Todoroki. He sounds so confident, no an ounce of fear is in his voice. "I first want to apology greatly to U.A. staff, U.A. students and parents. I would like to confirm that the rumor is true. There is no excuse for me sleeping with a student." I stop trying to log in as I begin to clutch my phone. I'm listening so closely I stop breathing. "I am greatly disappointed in myself at this moment. I realized that it is best that I don't work with students moving forward. I not only resigned from U.A. but I will no longer be managing my dojo. I will continue to own my dojo overseeing the day to day. I will no longer be active in the building ensuring my students, adults and parents feel comfortable in the environment." My heart drops. "I will not be taking any questions at this time. I appreciate everyone who came out to hear what I have to say. I ask that you please accept my apology and respect my privacy at this time." He is taking on everything. This isn't all of his fault. I can hear mom picking up the phone.
"Looks like his apology is having mixed reactions," says mom. "I like his apology. He resigned from the school, won't work with kids moving forward. I think he did the right thing."
"I'm not a kid!" I exclaim. "I'm 18 years old! People are assuming he probably slept with a 14-15 year old."
"Sweetie, you are a student at U.A. at the end of the day," replies mom. "Regardless of age he still crossed a line." I'm so annoyed with this and it is just downright unfair. "The good news is if the police get involved which they are he won't be arrested."
"T-the police….." I stammer. "Oh my god….." I never thought about the police stepping in.
"Todoroki risked a lot to date you," says mom. "Although you are 18 there is a lot about being an adult you don't understand still. I allowed you to date Todoroki because I could see how happy it made you. Sadly, you both made a mistake and got caught." Mom sounds sad about it and not angry at all. I have no words left as I begin to cry.