The following week was a mixture between normal school work and preparation for the gala. After classes, Mina and Aoyama lead dances classes in the common lounge.
"C'mon, Midoriya, put your hand on Uraraka's waist!" Ashido exclaimed.
"Oui, allow Ojiro to lead you Hagakure," Aoyama added.
This is the worst, the other students thought.
On Friday, Midnight surprised them in Homeroom while Aizawa zipped himself up in his sleeping bag. "Good morning, class, Midnight is going to lead the session today because frankly, she would be the best to teach it," he said as he laid in the corner, falling asleep.
"Alright class, this weekend is going to bring out feelings you may or may not have ever experienced before. Your bodies, dancing so close together in sensual lighting," she said, holding herself.
"Um, where is she going with this?" Kirishima whispered to Sero.
She whacked her flogger against the air. "That's why you are all going to learn some sexual education."
"WHAT!?" the whole class screamed. For the rest of the class period, they learned about sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, pregnancy, and the importance of consent.
"Does anyone have any last minute questions?" Midnight asked. Soon after, the bell rang. "Well, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me during my office hours or shoot me an email."
The students piled out of the room in their little groups. "I'm actually glad we had that class," Momo said.
"Really?" Todoroki asked. Iida, Midoriya and Uraraka cocked a brow at her.
"Yes, sex is something that is rarely talked about or not at all. I appreciate Midnight treated us like adults about the subject."
"It is a little embarrassing still, but I see your point," Midoriya said.
Soon enough, the lunch period arrived. Back in the classroom, Aoyama pulled out a French Bistro salad and poured grape juice into a wine glass. He began to eat his meal when Kendo knocked on the door. "Salut mademoiselle!" he said.
She pulled out a box lunch from behind her. "Do you mind if I join you?" Kendo asked.
"Oui, please sit down," Aoyama pointed out the desk next to him. Smiling, Kendo sat down and pulled out her boxed to-go lunch. "How are you feeling, Kendo?"
"Pretty good, how about yourself?"
"Excellent. I'm very excited about the gala next week. Everyone in beautiful gowns and decorations galore! I told my designer to make sure he adds sparkle to my outfit."
"I'm excited to see what he comes up with for you."
They ate in silence before Aoyama noticed Kendo was just picking at her food. "Is something the matter?"
"Huh?" She realized what she was doing. "Oh, I'm sorry. Something is bothering me a little, but I don't want to trouble you with it." The twinkling boy turned his body towards hers and crossed his legs. "Okay, my friend, Tetsutetsu from my class? He hasn't been talking to me ever since I said I was going to the gala."
"Does he like you?"
"I mean we're friends…"
"No, my dear, does he have feelings for you?"
"I, I, I," Kendo stuttered. She thought for a second how he agreed with Monoma. "Maybe he's jealous?" Komori suggested.
Kendo gasped, "I didn't want to believe it, but maybe he does? Komori thought he was jealous of you, and maybe that is true because he likes...likes me."
Aoyama stood up. "Come, ma chère. Let's fix this misunderstanding." She followed him to the cafeteria where Tetsutetsu sat at the end of the table with Monoma and some other Class 2-B students. "Tetsutetsu, may we please speak with you?" Aoyama asked.
Tetsutetsu stared at his empty tray. "What for?" he muttered.
"Please, this is very important," Aoyama added.
"I don't see why he should," Monoma added.
"Monoma, this has nothing to do with you," Kendo said, "please Tetsu."
The steel hero gazed up at Aoyama and to Kendo's pleading eyes. He signed. "Fine." They lead him to an empty table close to the wall and away from the other students. "Make this quick."
"Tetsutetsu, do you have feelings for me?" Kendo asked.
Feeling warm, Tetsutetsu exclaimed, "What?"
"You haven't been talking to me since Aoyama asked me to the gala. You even took Monoma's side about Class 2-A which you haven't done since last year. What's going on? Please tell me."
Tetsutetsu folded his arms, turning his head away. "What does it matter? Aoyama already claimed you."
"Oh my god, Tetsu, he didn't claim me! Who says stuff like that anymore?" Kendo crossed her arms to match the steele hero.
"Listen, I only asked Kendo to the gala. Nothing more is going between us," Aoyama added. Tetsutetsu gave him a side-eyed glance. "Look, I can tell you something to prove that, but you have to promise not to say anything about it to anyone." Tetsutetsu nodded, slowly relaxing his arms. "I will never like Kendo in that way because I prefer men."
Tetsutetsu still had a confused look. "Aoyama is gay, Tetsu," Kendo whispered.
"Oh! Oh," his eyes switched between Kendo and Aoyama. "How come Kendo is going with you to the gala?"
Kendo facepalmed in response to that question. "I'm not ready to come out just yet. She is covering me," Aoyama said.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, man. I didn't…"
"It's okay, mon ami. Please just keep it to yourself." Aoyama stood up. "I believe you now have some things to discuss." He winked at both of them and walked away.
Kendo glared at Tetsu while he stared at his lap. "Kendo, I-"
She held her hand up. "Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu, I cannot believe you were jealous and acted the way you did."
"I'm sorry, Kendo. I have never liked someone like this before. I guess I don't know how to process it yet."
A light pink blush appeared on her face. "So, you do like me?"
Tetsutetsu's face began to match hers. "Oh, why...yes I do," he chuckled. He held his hand out, and Kendo slipped hers into his. "Kendo, can we start over and let me take you out this weekend?"
"I would love that, but…" Tetsutetsu held his breath, "if you feel jealous or something like that again, please talk to me about it. Don't give me the silent treatment again."
"Deal," he said. They talked about their plans until the bell rang for class.
7 days until the ball
Hello again! As you probably have noticed, there was a bit of a time jump since the last chapter. I did this on purpose so the story wasn't 50 chapters long lol. Hope you don't mind!
I also hope you enjoy the TetsuKendo content! I think they are cute.
Let me know what you think and get excited, as you'll are going to see the dresses next chapter!