The pair danced harmoniously until Todoroki slowed their pace while his eyes darkened. "Todoroki, what's the matter?" Momo asked. She then felt someone tap on her shoulders.
Momo turned to see Endeavor holding out his hand. "May I cut in?" he asked.
"What do you think you are doing? Todoroki asked as he swatted Endeavor's hand away.
Endeavor held his hands out in front of him. "I would just like to meet the girl my son asked to the gala, that's all," he said.
Momo placed a hand on Todoroki's shoulder. She took a deep breath and faced Endeavor. "I would be honored," she said. Todoroki stared at Momo in shock as she gave him a reassuring look.
From the side of the dance floor, Emi caught a glance of the hellflame hero leading Momo to the middle of the dance floor. She nudged Aizawa and pointed. "This shall be interesting," she said as Todoroki stomped to near where they were.
Momo and Endeavor waltzed for a few seconds before he said, "I'm very impressed with you Momo Yaoyorozu."
"You are?" she replied.
"Top of your class, vice representative, one of the two reconmended students for the hero course with the other being my son. Not to mention, your quirk is very powerful. It's a wonder why you don't stand out more."
"What do you mean?" she flustered.
"It's not surprising with the types of flashy quirks in your class. Not to mention I am aware of your self-confidence issues. I hope with time this can change."
She glanced at the side of the dance floor where Todoroki stood with his arms crossed. To not concern him, she forced a smile. "We always need to improve, and that is the thing I am currently working on."
"I'm glad to hear that. Now, what are your intentions with my son?"
"He and I are friends. He is powerful, true, but he is also smart and caring. I trust him on and off the battlefield."
Endeavor laughed. "I knew it! You will be a great wife for my Shouto."
Momo's heart felt like it stopped as the heroes dancing around her seemed to form a blur. "Excuse me?"
The pair slowed to a halt. "You two shall be a powerful couple, and the quirks of your children would be incredible! I would love to talk to your parents about it if you would give me their contact information. I probably could find that for myself, but I want you to be involved somehow." Momo was left speechless. "Nothing is set in stone; however, you should think this over."
Momo stood there for a moment, mouth agape. Get out of here! Do something! "I'm sorry Endeavor, I'm not feeling too well. May I be excused?" He nodded as she walked quickly towards the women's restroom.
"And there she goes. I'll catch up with her. Stay with Todoroki," she said to Aizawa. He nodded as she jogged to the creation hero. She walked in to see her breathing heavily into the sink. "Yaoyorozu, are you okay honey?"
Momo turned to her as tears began to stream down her face and shook her head. Emi got a paper towel and wiped her tears away. "Okay, how about we get some air?" Momo nodded as Emi took her hand.
As the pair walked to the balcony, Jirou noticed them as she sat with Kaminari. "Where is Momo going with Ms. Joke?" she asked. Kaminari shrugged his shoulders.
Jirou then spotted Aizawa sitting with Todoroki at a table, talking with him. Something is up. She jogged to the table. "Wait for me, Jirou!" Kaminari exclaimed.
"Mr. Aizawa, is there something wrong with Momo?" Jirou asked.
Aizawa looked up to her. "Something has happened yes, but I am not exactly sure what. Ms. Joke has got this handled. Let's not overcrowd her," he replied.
Todoroki gripped his hands. "My father said something to her to upset her." Tiny flames appeared around his arm as he stood up.
Aizawa used his quirk to vanquish the flames as Kaminari grabbed his shoulders.. "Dude, I get you're pissed, but you can't burn down the entire hotel right now," he said.
Defeated, Todoroki slumped back in his chair as Kaminari and Jirou sat down. "You're right. I just feel helpless. My date is crying, and I'm just sitting here," he said.
"Let Joke get some information out of her. When Yaoyorozu is ready, she will let us know," Aiazawa said.
Todoroki sighed and nodded. He surveyed the ballroom to find his father laughing with a few of the top pros. He glared at him. What did you say to her?
Well, our worst fears came to fruition. Get ready for the hurt and comfort chapter!
Side note, this conversation between Endeavor and Momo was one of the first concepts for this story. I'm proud of how it's developing.
Also, I am aware Endeavor has had some character development in the manga, but old habits die hard. I feel like he will always try to weave his way into Shouto's life one way or another. He has a lot of learning to do about being a good parent.
Thank you all for the wonderful reviews, especially fencer29, acosta perez jose ramiro, and Random. Your reviews make my day!
I also dedicated this chapter to my dad, who is nothing like Endeavor lol. My whole neighborhood has no power, but luckily we have a generator. I can keep the chapters going out on time thanks for him getting one when I was a kid. Thank goodness!