Todoroki's throat hurt. The petals. He just couldn't stop coughing them out. It really hurt. He wanted to skip school because of the pain he was in, but he just couldn't.

But his throat wasn't the only thing that hurt. The one thing that hurt more than his throat: his heart. It was constantly hurting. Especially whenever he saw Uraraka or Tsuyu near Midoriya. These feelings of jealousy... they just wouldn't leave!

I'm so selfish...

He didn't like the thought of Midoriya loving someone else. He didn't want Midoriya to love anyone but him. He came to school in such pain, just to see Midoriya's face everyday. It was worth it.

The coughing became more and more intense with each day passing. He knew that he had to do it. That he had to confess sooner or later. There was no other choice.

But he just couldn't gather the courage to do so. He didn't want to ruin what he had with Midoriya. He was supposed to be a hero, for God's sake! Yet here he is, unable to confess his love.

Confessing your love is a lot harder than people think. He had no idea how the girls that keep on confessing to him do it. He really admires their courage.

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Cough Cough*

Midoriya stood over the bathroom sink, unable to contain his coughs. The petals just kept on coming and coming, alongside some blood.

He had to. He had to confess his love. Even if he would get rejected. It was worth a try.

The thought of being rejected hurt, but he had to take the chance. It was better than dying without him ever knowing his true feelings.

He had asked his mother for some help for confessing, since she always gave the best advice. And this time, it was helpful, as always.

He felt ready. He felt like he had enough courage. He knew that he would get rejected. That's why, once he confesses his love, he was still going to help him with his own love.

Maybe they could meet up someday? In real life? That would be nice. That would be the one thing he would like to do before dying. That was all he ever wanted. To meet the love of his life in real life.

That would mean everything for him.