Chapter Three: Unclear Terrain

It was a Monday morning and it was time to for every student to start finding their way to class. Iida was already early as usual. He had been diligently arriving early to every class each year and this trend was going to continue. However, his mind was on other things beside hero studies and school work. He felt this overwhelming guilt for what he did to his friend, or rather former friend. He couldn't find a worthwhile reason for his actions other than him being selfish. And to make matters worse he hasn't even talked to Uraraka. What should he do? Who should he confront first?

He had already tried to talk to Midoriya but it was clear he was still boiling from it and it will be sometime for his fellow classmate to open up to him. So that left Uraraka, and he didn't really know where to begin. It wouldn't be proper for him to even try to start anything with her, however, she did deserve an apology from him and at least something to help draw a bit of closure. His mind raced from any reason, to any excuse to come to terms with what he had done that night. It has been a few weeks of self-regret and it was beginning to eat at him. It was starting to rot into his being.

He looked up to see the door was opening and in walked Jiro, Yaoyorozu … and Midoriya. That was odd, Midoriya never walked in at the same time as Yaoyorozu and Jiro. Maybe it was just a coincidence. He didn't really think much of it other than the sight of Midoriya no longer in the depths of depression but now had a veneer covering it. When Iida watched the trio walk in, he could tell there was different aura about them, especially when it came to Yaoyorozu and Midoriya. He just brushed it off as his mind jumping to conclusions.

"Izuku … do you have …" He heard her voice faintly over the rest of the class walking in with their homeroom teacher. Did she just address Midoriya with his first name? He had no idea the two of them were close. His eyes drifted away from them and to Bakugo who was giving him a silent death stare. It wasn't his normal scowl, it was one filled menace and the desire to destroy something down to the last atom. He swallowed hard, he couldn't figure out why Bakugo of all people would be staring him down right now.

"Everyone … shut up." Aizawa spoke in a monotone voice addressing the class for the day. "The results for the finals are posted and you will have a week's break. Next semester will begin after the new year." The class was silent and listening in to the Pro Hero teacher. Iida wondered briefly what Midoriya was going to do for the week. He felt since it was his responsibility for the mess. It was up to him to offer up an apology to the green haired teen, even if Midoriya didn't want to except it. He looked forward to hear the rest of the words Mr. Aizawa had for the class.

"Next year will be your last year, as a result it will be your hardest to prepare you for the real world. Given the past of Class 1-A, you will be interning sidekicks for pro heroes for the first two weeks. Here is packet for everyone with a list of all the agencies that put in offers for you. Please review them and be quiet about it." He rubbed his eyes and looked over the class again. "After will be P.E. Training and Hostage Situation Training." He curled up in his yellow sleeping bag and let the class look over their packets.

Iida looked at his final exams results and the agencies that put in offers. His rank was higher than he thought, he was ranked third in the class. He was delving into his studies and even more so after that terrible night. He looked over to see if Bakugo was still staring at him but thankfully his classmate was looking in another direction and was talking to Kirashima. As the class naturally grouped together, he realized that he was even more alone now. He did deserve it. But one thing was going to be for sure, it was going to be a very long day. He had a nervous feeling about it in him.

It was finally P.E. time as the students went to the locker room to change into their P.E. gear. Izuku was passively getting ready and wasn't really paying any mind to the chatter around him. Only Jiro really knew what was happening between him and Momo, but did it really matter if anyone else knew what was happening with their budding relationship? He thought to himself for a bit while sliding on his P.E. uniform forgoing buttoning the top at the moment. It would most likely be best if they keep it private. She was known for being wholesome and well mannered. He would hate himself for bringing down her image. Then memories of the previous night flooded his mind and all of a sudden that was all he could thing about. Luckily, those around him decided to help him out of his thoughts and bring him back to reality.

"Yo! Midoriya … what's your workout regime? Man, did you get bigger? Shoot … no homo but you look shredded bro." Kirashima practically yelled in th locker room causing Izuku to get a little flustered from his classmate's words.

"Yeah, pretty much morning and night … but I haven't been eating right for a little bit so I don't think I'm at the best I can be…" Midoriya rubbed the back of his head nervously while looking up at the ceiling.

"No way bro, you not eating healthy? I don't believe that. But, can I join you a few times a week?" Kirashima stretched out his arm while rubbing his shoulder. "I need to get ripped like you. What I have been doing hasn't been working for me."

"Ah … sure … I don't mind. I need a new weight training partner too. So, you're welcome to join me." Midoriya went right into his thinking pose, "I don't know about morning since I start 5am but nights I start at 7pm … yeah I think that would work …" He didn't realize but he was already muttering to himself, only to look up to see a set of grins. "Oh … a-a-ah s-s-sorry …"

"It's cool bro," Ojiro chimed in, "I think I could join you guys as well, I pretty much live at the gym but I never really gotten into the whole evening workout routine. Do you mind?"

Midoriya wasn't sure how to take them, he spent so much time in his rut, digging himself into a hole of isolation that he forgot how to handle things like this. But it would also do some good to make new friendships and find another connection outside of what he has with Momo. Drowning himself into another person wasn't going to be helpful to anyone, his brain was feeding the logical side of the thoughts to him. He fidgeted a bit while trying not to look so awkward. "Oh … no it's not a bother, really …"

"I have to ask buddy, what's the deal with Yaoyorozu? She was a bit bouncier yesterday than her usually self." Ojiro crossed his arms and smirked a bit. He knew where he was taking this and with Iida only a few lockers down he was bound hear Midoriya's answer.

"Oh well …" Izuku was in the spotlight now …'Shit' was the only word that came to mind right now. What should he do, answer truthfully or put a veneer over it. Yes, definitely put a veneer over it would be the most prudent move. "Yeah we just happened to need help in the same …" He was interrupted by the shorter of his classmates.

"No way you guys are just studying together." Mineta was crossing his arms over his chest and had a devilish smirk across his face. Midoriya stiffened at his words and knew where he was going with this. He wasn't too sure how socially acceptable it would be for him and Momo to begin a relationship. This was becoming the least ideal situation he wanted for today.

"Yeah …" Mineta took a sniff of the air around him. "Yup … smells like Yaoyorozu was here … Ouch!" He was hit on the head by Bakugo of all people.

"SHUT THE HELL UP GRAPE JUICE!" He didn't speak much but his voice shut everyone up in the locker. It was time to head out and start the P.E. class. Midoriya looked over to Bakugo with as confused a look as possible as he watched his childhood comrade walk out the locker room.

Once everyone was out in the open field Midoriya was able to hide himself behind the class. That's when he was able to look over and see Bakugo giving Iida an odd look. He could tell he was angry about something but it wasn't Bakugo's usual scowl but just a stare that darted away every few minutes only to return back to his fellow classmate with glasses. It was off putting to say the least, an odd feeling that he shook off and tried to focus on Mr. Aizawa. He also tried not to look in the direction of Momo, that would certainly lead to doom and he couldn't let that boulder start rolling down the hill. What the hell was he supposed to do?

It was finally lunch and P.E. class were more of just a quirk assessment test to see where everyone was going into the next semester of the final year. He was looking for a place sit and finally found a spot by the window and was a bit off to the side from the groups of other students. Class 1-A has built a name for itself over the past two years and many of the newer students to U.A. started to whisper about the students. Midoriya placed his tray down on the table and slid into the seat but this time he had his back to the window instead of staring out it.

He didn't have the normal dark cloud of depression hovering over him, however, he still looked rather troubled as he sat there looking through his packet of offers from agencies again. He had plenty of offers for the internship. This time around they would have more of an active role in it rather than some the past. But this isn't the thought that was staying on his mind. Did he want her on his mind? It was odd but it was like there was a fire in him that desired a forbidden fruit which he knew he wasn't supposed to be graced with.

He let out a sigh of frustration and closed his eyes to help relieve some of the stress he was feeling on his mind. He had too many thoughts running through it with Momo and with Bakugo glaring over Iida, he was having a hard time grasping his new reality right now. He then heard tray being placed onto the table to startling him out of his thoughts. Once his eyes were open, he saw a familiar set of onyx eyes looking at him as their owner slowly took a seat in front of him. Izuku paused to collect his words, just her being this close to him again was enough to send over the edge.

"Oh … hey Momo …" He spoke as softly as he could returning to his lunch hoping he didn't make it weird.

"Hey, Izuku … do you mind if I sit with you? And maybe Jiro when she gets here?" She spoke mimicking his tone. She didn't seem to be upset with him about the distance he was creating. He wasn't doing on purpose but more on he felt he should protect her image per say.

"Yeah … its fine … you don't have to a-a-ask …" He was desperately trying to keep his stutter at bay and not allow his nervousness to take him over.

"Oh … O-Okay …" She looked down at the table to his right to see and open book and the packet with his list of agencies. He was positive that she received just as many offers as he did. It was their last year and the most important for their hero careers. He looked her over again and realized she was acting a little nervous too.

"Damn it, was she regretting what they did? Of course, she was, who wouldn't regret doing anything with him. That's why Uraraka left …" He was broken from his thoughts as she placed her hand over his free one resting on the table. "Ah … Yao …" He corrected himself, "Momo …"

"Are you feeling okay? I mean you seem better but also different, I just …" She looked down at the table to avert her eyes away from him. "I don't want you to sink back into your shell. Life is too short for that." She started rubbing his hand slowly and he felt the warmth coming from her palm. It really was a very soothing feeling and help to ground his thoughts. He decided it would be good to be honest with her. There was a lot of confusion but somewhere in his heart he knew he had a flame for her and while he couldn't say his love was as strong as hers, but it was there none the less.

"Sorry Momo, I just … j-just am getting lost in my thoughts. I really have a lot to process." He pulled his hand away to nervously start to fidget. "I don't know, I like you and I'm sorry if I acted a little forward …"

"Is this about last night?" She looked a little like she was breaking inside but their conversation was cut short by Jiro joining them. Her friend was instinctively saving them from a dark conversation. But they would have to have it at some point if they are to continue forward with what they have.

"Yo Yaomomo … Midoriya," has she sat down next to Momo. He was relieved and the weight on his chest got a little less heavy. "Whoa, what's with you two?"

"Nothing!" They both said in unison trying to weigh back in on their conversation. It seems she also would like to talk about it in private.

"Oh … okay. Have you two decided on where to do you final internship? Because I can't decide." She slumped back in her chair and let out an exacerbated and dramatic sigh while tilting her head to the ceiling. "This is going to determine where we can start our hero careers. Yaomomo, I need help with this." Momo giggle a bit at her friend's antics. Jiro was a good relief for the moment taking his mind away from the dark and into a better place to help remind him that there are still some good moments in life and that they can be rather simple.

"I have … and I can definitely help you after class." Momo's mood changed quickly but he was sure she was just good at hiding it and not letting her turmoil bother others around her. Jiro looked over to him to hear his answer, raising her eyebrow a bit.

"I didn't choose yet, was going to think over for a bit. I don't really know which direction to go yet…" He told a half truth, he didn't know because he didn't know if he wanted to live. The feeling to end it all only recently started ebb away from his mind so this is proving to be a big obstacle for him. Only a few days ago he was preparing to die and leave this world. This was a whirlwind of events.

The Monday of class was done, the Hostage training was more about case studies and analyzing past events solved by Pro heroes. It was not what the class was expecting but for Momo it was right up her alley. Actually, it was something she enjoyed. She like reading and enlightening herself with real world events and learning from them to make herself a better hero in the future. It was something she really did in most of her spare time. She was walking back to the dorms after cleaning up her desk and putting everything back. Jiro usually walked with her but this time she said she had something to do and will see her later tonight. Her next thought went to Izuku, she couldn't help but to wonder why he was being so distant today.

She thought about it more and the first thought that popped into her mind was where was Izuku? She didn't see him leave class and sort of figured that she would see him once she was outside. The feeling from the first time started to fill her. Did he regret what they shared and kept his distance? Did she move too fast for him? Was he being honest with his feelings for her? Or was she just another conquest to be taken like any other video game achievement? The feeling from the first time were never resolved from before, she simply just pressed them down to the bottom recesses of her mind hoping something would come along and wash it all away. Even Jiro her closest friend doesn't know the full details of everything that happen that day long ago.

She knew she should have confronted those feelings that day, sought out a therapist or at the very least told her parents. She should have sought some sort of closure to it. But she was afraid of what her parents might say or what her classmates at the time might have thought. It happened a few months before coming to U.A. and she thought maybe pursuing her dream of becoming a hero and helping people in need would help to wash it away. Then coming to U.A. she felt those strong feelings burn inside her once she saw Midoriya and everything that happened to Class 1-A only showed how resourceful, brave, thoughtless, and encouraging Izuku was. He was kind and caring, and wanted nothing but the best for everybody. He was always smiling even when things became dark, he wanted to shine a light for everyone he could even if it meant sacrificing something. She could help but to admire him. Then admiration turned into a crush which she thought was just something that would fade with time.

But it wasn't that, it was steadily growing every day until she saw him with Uraraka. She never knew what it meant when people said something was soul crushing. That day helped to enlighten her, and she thought she could be happy if he was happy being with Uraraka. If Uraraka could be his rain connecting them then she had to be happy for him.

She didn't realize that she had slowed her pace and was taking her time getting back to the dorm. It was only early evening and she could something else. She looked up to the sky to see the nice bright blue filling it and falling to the lush green grass of the fields. That's when she saw the young man she was looking for. Funny how it seems they seem to drawn to each other sometimes without even being aware of it. The tears that were threatening to fall suddenly stopped and her pace picked up a bit almost as if she just happy to see him there.

He was lying under a tree with his eyes closed and knees bend in a crouched position almost. He looked peaceful but also as if he had something on his mind. She forced herself to not have her own thoughts go back to a dark area. It would be could right now, especially if she wanted to clarify what they had. Jiro always told her to hope for the best and things will always work themselves out for the best. She didn't want to break his trance but she thought it wouldn't be polite to not ask him if he wants her to be there.

"Izuku …" She whispered a bit but didn't get any sign of a response so she nudged his shoulder lightly while calling him again. "Izuku …" He finally looked up at her almost startled to see her there.

"Oh h-h-hey Momo …" Was the only words he could get out. He looked like he lost the words he needed to say to her.

"Izuku, may I sit next to you?" He just nodded in response and closed his knees slightly. She noticed, he really was distancing himself from her. She felt those feelings of regret, turmoil, and sadness from before come back to chest. She was having a hard time focusing on what to say to the dark green haired teen. "Do you regret last night? Is that why you have been distancing yourself from me today?" She couldn't look in his direction, but if she did, she would have seen the confused express he had on his face.

"Momo, I …" There was a long pause and silence that filled the air around them. It was a few moments before she heard his voice again. "No, not intentionally. I'm having a hard time keeping my thoughts together." She turned back to see him facing her more allowing the shade from the tree to block out the sun so she could see more of him.

"What do you mean not intentionally?" A warm tear flowed out of her left eye staining her cheek. She turned to face him and wanted to continue but Izuku cut her off from saying anything else.

"I'm sorry, I guess I'm not really good at this." He took in a deep breath and continued. "I keep thinking that you have a lot more to lose than I do, and I can't help but to be useless …" She was going to shout something but he put his hand up in front of her making her pause on her words. "You are going to be a great hero and I'm just useless person who may not even make it into your life." She put her hands over her mouth and tears started form again in her eyes. "But … I know one thing is true in all this despair and darkness I have wading through this past year … Momo I have a connection to you, and I can't say the words you need to hear from me. Just … not yet, I'm still a little afraid that if I say it then you will disappear from my world." He put a hand over his eyes to cover them, "I don't know why I am hesitating. If I wait too long to say it I feel like … I will lose a chance at something precious …"

She moved a little closer to him to close the gap. Now she just wanted to hear what was on his mind and let him clear the air between them. "Momo, I w-w…" he paused in his words slightly but then shook his head before continuing, "I don't know if it is too soon, but I want you with me and not only what we shared, but … Momo I would like you to be my girlfriend." He clenched his shirt with his hand just over his chest. "I'm not the best looking or even the most interesting guy out there but …" He stopped when he heard her sniff and let out a soft cry as she rubbed her eyes clear.

"Izuku … I wanted to be your girlfriend for a long time. To the point of just believing it could only happen in my dreams. I wish I could have had the courage to tell you how I felt sooner." No matter how hard she tried right now her tears were flowing but this time she wasn't feeling any sadness, just happiness and relief that her darkest thoughts were not true. "And you are good looking even if you don't think so, I think you are and that's all that matters right?" She was still busy trying to keep her face tear free that she didn't notice that he had gotten behind her and wrapped his arms around her.

She stopped for a brief moment as her eyes widened as she saw his legs snake next to her sides. He had taken a position behind her while still leaning up against the tree. She then felt his chest pressed against her back and could feel the steady pace of his heart beating. It was surreal to her, guys never really did this to her and the one before Izuku she had let in never shown this type of outwardly affection. She looked down to her waist to see his hands have connected together around her waist pulling her closer to him so her head could rest just above his shoulder. She always saw other young couples do this in parks and in movies but now it was her and him sharing this close moment. All she could do was rest her hands on top of his hands and leaned into his embrace. For once she felt cherished even if he didn't say the words out loud.

"Izuku, you don't have to say it. When you're ready you can." She kissed the bottom of his cheek before continuing. "I can feel your love, and I can say I have never felt this before from any other guy." Her free hand went to rub his forearm and feel the toned muscle underneath the skin. His skin was rough from extensive training and the various times of actual fighting. She couldn't get over the feeling of how strong his arms felt and how the feeling of being embraced by them felt so comforting. "Can you stay here like this with me?" She pleaded out …

"I can do that, I can do this all day …" He responded as he relaxed a bit, he was prepared to be like this for a very long time. She relaxed as well, melting into him like he was fluffy couch. She wanted to say so much and didn't know where to begin. She did believe she should tell him about her first. Izuku deserved that truth and everything else about her.

"Izuku … I have …" She felt the wind brushing against skin and heard it rustle the leaves of the trees lining the walkway. The clouds were moving peacefully in the sky showing that it was a beautiful day. She felt him tense up for a brief moment as she searched for a way to make her words as gentle as possible for him. She didn't want to push him away either. "I thought all day that you … regretted last night and I was afraid that I pushed you too hard …"

"Momo … to honest if you didn't push, I might not be here today and things could have been very different …" He tightens his embrace he finished and she felt the pain she felt reading the letter again. She cringed as she heard him speak about the letter. She wishes it would disappear but it was a pivotal part of how everything came to be.

"I … I can't really say otherwise, but I'm glad that you are here and I can show you that life is worth living." She turned her head so she could his face a bit better. He was looking out to the sea of trees and students who were walking about in the distance. His feature must have become more ridged over the few years. His eyes were definitely sharper, his jaw was more defined and prominent, he has a fine line of stubble on the lower parts of his cheeks, he was clearly growing into a man and all the hero training was shaping him. She couldn't understand why he would think he was just plain average guy. His eyes were a deep shade of green and reflected everything in them. She wondered how he saw her; did he see her like she looked at him?

She was going to say something else until she heard a familiar voice of a classmate. "OMG! When did this happen?" Mina cheered as loud as she could. "I thought I saw your bag and then I saw two pairs of legs and was like WTF!" Mina was not the one she would have liked to have found out first, she always wanted to ask hundred questions about any relationship she found out about and of course would feed the energy into the other girls in the class along with Hagakure they were a dynamic duo. She looked over to see that her suspicions were right, Hagakure was right there beside Mina in what looked like a floating school uniform.

"Awe man, I lost a bet!" Hagakure spoke in a whine. Momo was curious about the details of said bet, but thought maybe later when Izuku wasn't around. She definitely had a feeling it was about which boy she would end up with in class. She didn't want to hear that answer just yet but knew tonight she would be pulled away from Izuku and would have to suffer the dreaded girl talk. She was always the listener but know she was the one on the hot seat. Suddenly staying here, a bit longer seemed to much better idea despite the cooling air as the day started to move to night.

"Well, just recently we confessed our feelings to each other …" She was hesitant to speak about it but she didn't want the details to get lost in translation. She felt Izuku chuckle deeply and only soft enough for her to hear or rather feel. "I'm sure you have a ton of questions but can they wait please …" She spoke a little more softly the next part, "You are kind of ruining the mood …"

Mina grinned at her and snickered a bit. "Oh, I see … sure we'll leave you two love birds alone for now." She then waved a finger in Momo's face. "But we want details later! Okay?"

"Yeah! We'll be waiting!" Hagakure cheered out as they both turned around to leave them alone under the tree. And soon the hum of nature filled the air again as the afternoon was changing to evening.

She relaxed a bit more into Izuku as the cooler air was picking. She was starting to get cold but at the same time she didn't want to move yet. He shifted a little bit as started to rub her sides a bit. She was getting a little cold but she didn't realize she was starting to shiver. "Momo … I think we should head inside …"

"I think you're right, it is getting cold and its almost time get something for dinner." She was thinking about dinner and maybe getting some of her favorite foods. She stretched a bit as she starting get up. She looked down to Izuku who was taking his time getting up.

"Well … yeah I usually eat my pre-workout meal. But yeah, l think we should head in." She took his hand as they started to head back to the dorm. There was still much to be said and it seemed like there was always an interruption. But they did find a solid base of a foundation for what they had.

Izuku was walking out of the dorm it was 7pm and time for his normal workout routine. He started to make his way to the gym and his thoughts were a jumble of information right now, but one thing was sure, he knew what place Momo had in his heart. And oddly enough he felt a constant wave of relief flow through him. Maybe he could get back to his old self, maybe there are still good things in the world waiting for him.

As he continued his walk, he saw two of his classmates, Kirashima and Ojiro. They seem to be waiting for him. Both turned and waved him over. "Yo, Midoriya!" He jogged a bit to pick up the pace to greet them.

"Hey guys, I didn't expect to see you so soon." He cheerfully responded to his classmates.

"What, hell no bro we need start immediately." Kirashima clenched his fist, "Let's do this! I'm so pumped for this!"

"Yeah man, let's get going." Ojiro sort of guided the two forward to make their way to the gym. "So … Midoriya you want to fill us in on Yaoyorozu?" It was a better time for this since it was just the three of them so the pressure was no longer there.

"Well … it's a bit complicated. I had liked her since the first day of class…" He spoke in soft tone showing his embarrassment and the pink hue in his cheeks that was hidden by the darkness of the evening.

"Wait if you liked her from the first day why did you not ask her out?" Kirashima retorted rather bluntly unware of Midoriya's thoughts were the same but the past was the past. He could only look to the future.

"Well … that's complicated too. I just always thought she was out of my league. She was way too good for a guy like me. I still think she is…" He muttered out as he looked forward trying to avoid eye contact with them.

"What no way, you are both smart as hell and always perform well on every test and exercise we did. She is really good looking but you too have a lot more in common than you think." Kirashima responded again this time trying to comfort Midoriya.

"Yeah buddy, I agree. But then why did you choose to date Uraraka?" Ojiro asked the next logical question.

"The only answer I have is that … I kind of settled, I guess. I grew to think some of her qualities and personality were endearing. But I guess I didn't really see all of her huh?" His last words made the mood a little somber causing the group to pause the conversation a bit leading to a bit of awkward silence between them. This is until Ojiro decided to speak up and break up the silence.

"It's cool man, you don't have to get too deep with it. Besides like I said before, I definitely think Yaoyorozu is good for you. You two have way too much in common and you both will make great heroes someday." Ojiro rest a hand on his shoulder, "You're too good of a person, it's Uraraka who is the one who lost out on you buddy …"

He didn't know how to take those words just yet, but he could feel the truth and weight in them. He had more friends than he thought he had. It also seemed like they knew more about than he thought. Was Momo good for him? It was an obvious answer and a resounding yes. She was becoming the light in his dark moments, always showing him that there is more. "Thanks, Ojiro. I didn't think anyone else really paid any attention to me …"

"What! Of course, we do bro. You're our classmate and one of the best out of our class. We all look up to you. Why do you think we want to work out with you?" Kirashima crossed his arms while keeping a smirk on his face.

"What? Really … you think that about me?" Midoriya looked back at the red head. This was the first time he really heard those words coming from someone else other than his mother and former best friend. Those words hit him to his core. Did he really have a place in this world?

"No doubt about it buddy. Shoot I look up to you and over the past two years. I mean want to be a hero but I know you will be great. You are someone that I will always be chasing but instead of an obstacle I always thought of as a pillar for my dream. You know kind of like beacon and an example for me to follow…" Ojiro nervously scratched the back of his head.

Midoriya didn't know what to say to that. He guessed more people were counting on him the he realized. Ojiro could never know how much of pillar he just became for him. He now had another strong reason for being alive. "Huh … thanks Ojiro. That means a lot." They continued their walk to the gym. "Oh, I never really answered your first question, did I?" He smiled at his classmates, "Yeah … I asked Yaoyorozu to be my girlfriend."

Momo was cornered in her own room by Mina, Hagakure, and Asui. Jiro was on her left sitting with her on her bed. She knew this moment was coming the moment she talked to Mina after class. It was going to be a rough next few hours she figured she could as least start it on her terms. "So, go on what do you want to know?"

"Well for starters how long was this going on for?" Mina spoke out while crossing her arms and pouting slightly until a smirk graced her face. The others just listened in.

"I don't know where to begin, everything just happened so fast and I when I read the note, I felt I had to show him before it was too late." She thought back to that night and how it felt. All the fear of Izuku no longer being here and her never letting him know how she felt was too much, she didn't want to regret not confessing her feelings to him. She did everything she could to fight back the tears, the emotions from that night were still way too fresh.

"Okay … so just start from today. You two were all cuddled up under the tree today. So, what …" Hagakure was cut off by Momo.

"Well … w-when you and Mina walked up to us, he had just asked me to be his girlfriend and I had just said yes …" She started to do her normal embarrassed avoidance by looking at the bedspread and drawing circles in it.

"Okay, from here on you girls need to promise Yaomomo that what is said in here stays in here, okay?" Jiro firmly stated as she crossed her arms before looking over to a relieved Momo. Jiro will always take a protective stance for Momo and will make sure her friend is in good care at all times.

"Thank you Kyoka …" She whispered to Jiro. She felt a bit of worry leave her and got the courage to continue this conversation. "So what else …"

"Have you kissed him already?" Asui bluntly asked towards her.

"Well …" Her cheeks turned a bright pink as she was recounting the last few days and all they shared. "Yes, I did. It was right after I went back to his room after talking to Uraraka." She finished answering the question.

"Yeah, He pressed her to the bed." Jiro added for extra clarity on the moment while snickering towards Momo causing her to turn full red now.

"Oh!" Hagakure and Mina said in unison and filled with delight. They had to continue pressing for more information.

"Wow, did it go any further than that?" Mina quickly questioned. Her eyes were wide with anticipation. Mina wanted the juicy details.

"What? No, it wasn't like that we just talked a bit and ate dinner together in his room." She was waving her hands in the air quickly as if the action itself could erase the tension she was feeling in the air. "I swear …"

"So, you didn't get a good look at that hot body?" Mina raised an eyebrow but Momo just tried to hold in the answer. She went a lot farther than that. Her parents always said that such things were to remain private and it wasn't lady like to gossip about private affairs. Why do they have to be so prying, she never asked questions like this to them or any other girl in class.

"Mina … that's … that's a little too personal …" She said softly as she looked back to the bed and then back to her friends. "Anyway, haven't we all seen Midoriya without his shirt off over the past year …"

"Yeah! That's why she said hot, it's not hard to miss." Hagakure clapped her hands together. "I mean everyone at this point has gotten into shape with all the training we've done, but Midoriya has a truly sculped body." She was remembering the few times she had seen the dark green haired classmate.

"Ah … yeah I guess …" her friend was right. Midoriya's body was amazing to stare at. Each muscle was well defined from the torso all the way down to his nether regions. If they only knew how much more there was to him. "I can't deny that. He is rather … sexy …" She cupped her own cheeks with her hands as her face turned a darker shade of red.

"Wait … there's more to this, isn't there?" Mina jumped up with her finger pointed towards Momo. Mina didn't know how right she was. It suddenly hit Momo like freight train, all the feelings from the other night when they connected their bodies and souls together. Asui picked up on it as well but decided it was time to steer this conversation into a different direction. It was clear Momo was getting a bit flustered with the questions.

"Okay, Mina … so what about your date the other day?" Success, now everyone was focused on something else finally.

"What! How did you find out about it?" It was Mina's turn to be the embarrassed one and the one on the hot seat.

"I just happened to see you out on Saturday on my way back to the dorm from visiting my family." I wasn't too surprised to see who you were with …" She placed a finger under her chin. "I think you two would be a cute couple …"

"Well it was only one date and the first date … so let's not jump to any conclusions now." Mina waved it off but Hagakure was still a little curious as to who was the guy she was with that night.

"So … who was the guy?" it was just a simple question and Mina wasn't one to shy away from an answer.

"It was Sero. He had asked me out last Friday." She snorted the answer in response as she put her hands on her hips. "And it was fun, we just caught a movie and walked around town for a bit. It was actually kind of fun and relaxing compared some of my other dates…" She began to think back on all her dates of the years.

"Oh, that does sound like a fun idea …" Momo spoke out load to herself not noticing how her mood changed and she was looking like she was trying to figure something out for herself. Her and Izuku really should have a more formal date. Maybe that was what they need and this weekend would be a good time since it was the start of winter vacation.

"Oh, getting ideas for what to do with Midoriya?" Jiro looked over to Momo. Her words causing her to stiffen and look in her direction.

"Well …" there was no hiding from Jiro. "Yes …" She spoke in a defeated voice but still had a smile on her face. Once she was set on something, she is determined to see it through. Her bounciness was now showing and was filling the air. "But, Mina … Sero asked you out? Did you ever see that coming?"

"Honestly, no. I didn't really think I was his type or that he was even interested in me." Mina closed her eyes and sat back down on the floor. "I would normally think he was too plain for me but I don't know, something about him is different …"

"Oh … the answer is simple. It's called love!" Hagakure cheered Mina on as she giggled after her own words. It was hard to see if Mina was blushing with her already pink skin but she waved off Hagakure's words.

Momo looked back to the clock on her desk and saw it was already nine. She was starting wonder how long it would be before he returned to the dorms and could sort of save her from this night of girl talk. She was starting to feel something she has never felt before, was it a longing for him. Why did it feel like butterflies filled her stomach and suddenly she became jittery and anxious about his return. She didn't realize it but she started to fidget on her bed constantly changing positions until her phone went off with a message. And to her delight it was from Izuku.

Her face lit up causing all the girls to pause in their conversation, but she wasn't paying them any attention anymore. She quickly responded to his message.

Momo: Okay! How was your workout?

Izuku: It was okay, Kirashima and Ojiro joined me today. We are actually about to get something to eat after we get back to the dorms. We haven't decided on either the cafeteria or the … pizza place just outside the campus.

Momo: I would love to . I can feel your sigh through the phone at pizza?

Izuku: Well, I guess one night wouldn't hurt but I'm not going to drink any soda though…

Momo: I suppose, can't have you losing those abs too quickly now ;)

Izuku: I suppose not. I'll be back at the dorms in a little bit

"So, you going to fill us in?" Hagakure was the first to speak out for everyone. "That was Midoriya, wasn't it?"

"Well … i-i-it …" She slumped her head down, "It was. He'll be back in a little bit." Momo knew defeat when it poked it's head out.

"Okay, well I guess it's time end this chat. Come on let's go, it's late anyway." Jiro ushered the group out of the room and Momo was finally by herself with just her thoughts. She wanted to quickly change too, it wasn't a date but she wanted to at least look like she was going somewhere. She decided that it would be prudent to just be casual plus it was cold for what she wanted. So, she pulled out a set of black jeans and looked around for a sweater. She finally found it after a few moments of looking. It was a simple beige turtle neck sweater. It was perfect and cozy for just heading to the pizza place.

Once she was dressed and had her shoes on, she looked in the mirror and thought maybe she should let her hair down. Yes, that was a good idea. She took out the tie and watched hair fall gracefully behind her. After she fixed herself up a bit, she heard her phone go off again and she knew It was Midoriya. She quickly grabbed her phone only to pause at notice her heart was racing now. Was she really this hopelessly in love with Izuku? She knew she loved him but when did she start to feel this about him?

She shook her head and left her room. Her pace was quick as she made her way to the common area. Most of the other students were already asleep so she took a seat on the couch and turned on the tv to watch the news. She was always curious to see how the world adapted to the absence of All Might the world's greatest hero. It was only a hand full of minutes until she heard the main doors open with Izuku and the others walking in. They were laughing and Izuku had genuine smile on his face. She got up quickly to greet them but they didn't seem to notice her just yet. "Hey there Izuku!" She decided to grab his attention first as she walked up to him.

"Hey, Momo …" he was still chuckling a bit, obviously they were having a good time. No wonder he wanted to go and grab some no so healthy food with them. She smiled back and put her arms around him once they were close enough. He returned the gesture placing his hands gently on her waist while moving them around to her back a bit. He seems more relaxed and she leaned in to kiss him only to be surprised at the lack of salty taste. Strange, she thought he was supposed to be working out. He saw her confusion in her eyes, "We showered at the gym, let me go change and I'll be right back guys …" He turned to head back to his room, luckily it was on the first floor and close to the common room.

She wanted him to hold her a bit longer but she also didn't want to be the cause for everyone to be late. She just followed him to his room. She was still as bouncy as ever just following behind him. They quickly entered in the room and he tossed off his workout gear and shirt quickly letting it hit the floor in a crumpled mess. She watched his back muscles contort as he searched his dresser for some clothes. He turned around to finally notice her.

"Woah …" He gulped loudly as he finished putting on his shirt. "Momo … you look amazing …" He walked over to her to place a kiss on her lips that had a bit more passion to it than before and only slowly pulled away to get a breath of her after stealing hers.

"T-Thank you, but I just let my hair down a bit … that's all." She blushed a little bit. The compliment was sincere, it was odd. She heard those words before from others but coming from Izuku. They had such warmth to them and she could feel his feeling through them. He was looking at all of her when spoke those words. "Let's go if you're ready. Don't want to keep our friends waiting." She grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the room.

Once they made it to the common room, they didn't see Ojiro and Kirashima. They must be still be getting changed. She looked out the doors to see if they might be outside but she didn't see anyone at first. She blinked until she saw what looked like two figures just outside of the dorm. She turned a bit to get a better view while Izuku make his way to the couch. As she got closer to the door, she saw who the two individuals where, it was Iida and Bakugo. They never hung around each other outside of class. What could they possibly be doing at this hour?

[Author Notes]

Wow, can believe the amount of view is about a week's time! Thanks for the support! I hope everyone liked this chapter. I know it was more expositional than the last two. Shoot not even a lot of action, also it took me a while to write the girl talk scene. I had some help but more or less went rogue on it. Let me know what you think!

I want to get some quick chapters out there so everyone can get a sense of where the story is going and see if they like. So, I apologize in advance if I'm posting chapters fast. I have up to first 6 written and have tweaking them to make it seem more real I guess is the word I'm looking for…

As always support the official release! I own nothing!

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