As if with a jolt Izuku shot up awake. Now sitting in a familiar bed he quickly examines his surroundings realizing the room he is in.
'Dammit' he thought to himself. Using the time he had alone to check on his now formerly dislocated right shoulder and broken fingers now with a scar where his pec and shoulder meet. He came to the realization that he knew where he was, the school's infirmary. He has had multiple visits several times before.
The sound of rushed footsteps on the floor rang out. Before he could react he would be overcome with a tight embrace. It didn't take long to identify the signature ponytail with a slight alteration of his classmate and friend. With the hug obscuring her most notable features he took a wild stab in the dark.
"Hey Momo, is the ribbon new" he says trying to keep a cheerful tone. "It looks good" pointing out the new battle damaged hair accessory.
"Idiot" she whispers in a pained voice tightening her hug.
"S-s-so" stuttering, Izuku started not really knowing how to handle the situation.' From what I remember I must have collapsed right after my match with Todoroki.' He Thought trying to remember the events that lead up to his now mostly healed injuries.
"So?" Momo asked.
"What happened after my match with Todoroki?" he stopped himself as she let go with a face that wore both worry and concern. "I need you to fill in the blanks, please" he powered through.
It was times like this when she cursed how close they have become to each other. 'How am I supposed to say this? I can't lie he would know,' she thought to herself. 'Breathe you can do this. He's fine.' Continuing her thought while letting out a panicked sigh. The boy in front of her collapsed and was horribly injured in his fight with their classmate, In fact the injuries were the worst of the day. She moved to a chair placed near the occupied bed neatly placing her hands on her lap.
The girl slowly recited the events that occurred in the hours he was out. Apparently when he was unconscious Izuku was moved to the infirmary and after his safety and wellbeing was confirmed it was decided that losers of the sports festival's semi-finals Shoto Todoroki and Momo Yaoyorozu were to face each other to replace Izuku in the finals against in her own words "baku-bin" earning a short burst of laughter from the boy in front of her. Momo paused for a second before continuing looking down, the last part was of that match. According to her she lost by forfeit when Shoto trapped her in his ice and after escaping having planned for the trap, she wasn't able to continue due to her over use of her quirk.
"That's amazing." he praised Momo after hearing about the bout.
"Huh?" Momo Responded confused.
"Well in my fight if I hadn't promised you to not get hurt badly and find a way to control my quirk I would not be able to get as far as to get the win" . That being said, Izuku moved to sit at the edge of the bed facing Momo and continued. " It sounded like you had a plan when you fought Todoroki, and if it wasn't for you not being 100% you would have probably won. Compared to my half-baked effort and unmastered quirk, I would have lost and taken months to get a handle on my quirk, so I should be thanking you."
The girl simply shook her head with a sad smile. "You shouldn't be thanking me. You did what you did on your own merit. Meanwhile I find myself looking to you for guidance." Pausing for a few seconds. "Everything I've done so far was all inspired by you and what I thought you would have done. And today you offered me words of encouragement and were there for me at my lowest. I should be the one thanking you."
Izuku thought for a moment as several things ran through his head. "How about this? Wait , did someone get my things?" he asked.
"Yes, why?" the girl wondered.
"Well can you grab my bag? I want to do a little exchange." he said with a large smile.
Momo got up and moved across the room to where both their school bags were laid. She was confused about what he meant and why he needed his belongings. After retrieving what Izuku asked for he quickly went through it pulling out an LED version of his hero costume, half face mask, a cord, and smartphone. "I know she said it was just a prototype but this should do." Izuku said, connecting the mask to his phone. Opening up an app he tapped on the screen within moments the LED display flashed and a message scrolled across and read 'Welcome Yaoyorozu-san' before disappearing and being replaced with a rabbit's mouth." I know that when we were looking through my hero notes you liked the name Usagi with and it really doesn't fit me and I wanted to show my gratitude and..." he was stopped by another embrace.
" I love it." She said while letting him go. She grabbed the mask while letting it hang from her neck by it's strap." I guess I have to come up with something in return." The statement came out before the boy in front of her could protest. Momo cupped her chin in one hand as she was focused on her thoughts. A gentle smile graced her face accompanied with a small blush. She brought her hands together and a light shone as her quirk went to work. When her hands separated now with a necklace in each hand and a ring being the only ornament for both. " I-I-It's not what you t-think. It's a promise" she stutters out while forcing one into his hand with ever reddening cheeks.
After months of hanging out with the person in front of him. The pillar of support for each other. Izuku just smiled and placed it around his neck. 'We better aim for the top then.'