Falling is the Hardest Thing I've Ever Done

by Ginryo

Momo Yaoyorozu and Kyoka Jiro were the closest of friends. As class 1-A had been through many hardships it was too be expected that they all would grow somewhat closer. However, they were hopelessly and way in over their head in love with Momo. The nonbinary loved Momo. Though Momo was around Todoroki a lot. Was Momo straight after all? Jiro was content to be by her side. Oneshot.

Falling is the Hardest Thing I've Done

She's a Lady and I am Not a Boy

A/N: I have decided to write a soul crushing angst possible one shot because I cannot give myself a moment of peace. Then I may redeem it at the middle part because hurt/comfort is my favorite and Jiro deserves to be happy damn it.

There were a couple things that Kyoka Jiro was sure of and this one was the hardest to accept. She, well they, were not biologically a man. They were biologically a woman with a smaller chest, which one of their perverted classmates had pointed out a few times. Another fact was that Minoru Mineta is a disgusting person and did not even deserve to lick the bottom of their shoes after stepping in dog shit or even mud. Lastly was the fact that, they were in love with one of their classmates, and were pretty sure that their feelings would never be returned or reciprocated.

That classmate was Momo Yaoyorozu. Yaomomo was a lady and classy as they come. While she was rich, she never let it bother her, and did her best to be friend with everyone in class. It was clear to anyone who hung around the black-haired sweetheart that she was lonely and not used to having many friends as her status of being rich may be intimidating to most. Adding the fact that she was easily in the top three of the class, unlike Jiro who was ranked number seven in their recent exams. However, Momo was insecure of how she looked. She had to intake more calories to make more things, sure she had a little bit of a stomach and gorgeous hip dips, but that did not bother Jiro in the slightest. You do not have to be a stick or perfect hourglass to be any less beautiful than you already are. Lastly, Jiro was sure that Momo Yaoyorozu was straight.

That was something that the punk rockstar was sure of. It would make sense to Jiro at the least. Yaomomo was raised as a lady and as an heiress to a prestigious company, which her parents led at the helm. If Momo Yaoyorozu was a lesbian or at all any part of the LGBT+ community, Jiro was certain that the poor girl might be disowned or maybe forced into a marriage. They were not certain if her family participated in that old tradition, but it would be impossible now, well maybe. It may not be so impossible as the upper class, middle, and lower all had their own traditions and ways of making things happen. An arranged marriage for Momo and a male suitor to gain favor with another company was not so far off. Another possibility was that Momo favored a male classmate instead.

Jiro, and some of the other girls especially, thought that Momo fancied Todoroki. Shouto Todoroki who was most definitely the pretty boy of the class. He was the son of the number 2 hero and was just as loaded, money wise, as Yaoyorozu. Jiro had often seen them interacting with one another and it made their heart hurt. Yaomomo seemed to always be drawn to Todoroki and seemed fond of him. It was not impossible that Momo was fonder of Todoroki than Jiro. It all started when they had set up to study one time, Momo and Jiro did, and then Todoroki asked Momo for a favor. So, Momo ditched Jiro. Least that's how the poor enby would see it. They would feel sick as it seemed to happen repeatedly.

So, as the months passed by, Jiro would stand by Momo's side as her friend. They tried a few times to win her attention, but it always focused on Todoroki. So, they stopped trying. Hell, even Mina would try to encourage Jiro to try to get her attention, stating that "Momo is your best friend and you're hers! There's no way she'd just drop you for a boy!" Jiro would try to shrug it off and ignore Mina. It got even worse when even Bakugo noticed. One day the explosive blonde and Kirishima, who was always by his side, asked to talk to her alone. If Jiro would look up and glance in some vague distance to Yaomomo's direction, she would have noticed the concern.

"Oi, why are you avoiding Ponytail?" He grumbled as all three of them were alone. "Bakubro maybe that's not the way to start this?" Kirishima chuckled nervously. "What are you talking about? I haven't been avoiding her." Jiro was stubborn as the day is long. Bakugo was no exception and Kirishima knew that better than most. "You're by her side but you're not talking as much or as excited, what gives?" Bakugo was far from dumb. He was easily in the top 5 and worked extremely hard for his spot. He, Momo, Deku, and Todoroki were all competing. Hell, even Iida was up there as well. All of them were exceptional students! "Nothing. I don't know what you're implying." There was the denial again. Kirishima sighed and put his hand on Bakugo's shoulder, signaling to the blonde to let him try, who grunted his agreeance.

"What Bakubro is saying is that you seem more withdrawn. While we don't pry much with each other's problems, we know when something is wrong, Jiro. Let us help, please?" Kirishima, Bakugo, and Jiro were actually very close. Jiro often listening to music or played games with the pair of them. Sero would join in occasionally, but it was mainly Mina who would be involved as well. Jiro would seem to way their options. These two would be brutally honest, so would Mina, but they would do it in a way not to embarrass any one party. Mina would get passionate and irritated and probably do it wherever. Not in private like this pair is currently doing. A sigh would escape their lips as they make their choice. They'd put their faith in this pair once again, they hadn't failed yet.

"I…" A frustrated growl escapes before they find the words to say what was needed, "I like Yaomomo, a lot." Bakugo was quiet and Kirishima lets out a gasp as he gets it. "You mean?" His voice was soft and polite as he inquires. "Yeah, like you and Kat." Was the mumbled reply. They were all close enough as they had faced many unfortunate situations to get to first name basis. "Oh." That was unexpected from Katsuki Bakugo of all people. He was like his quirk, explosive and loud, but he had his quiet moments. "Oh god. That doesn't explain everything though? You're usually glued to her side and love just even being around her." Eijiro mumbles softly to which Jiro sighs. "Who has she been around a lot lately? Remember how Denki looked at Shinso?" Katsuki would pale slightly, "You think she's straight for Icey Hot? Is that what you're implying?" Eijiro would look horrified as he comes to the realization, "I hadn't even thought of the possibility of Yaoyorozu being straight."

"My point exactly." Oh, that wasn't good. "Besides, I'm not a real guy. I'm in between and gods know I'm not attractive. Uraraka and Mina have me beat by miles. If she is a lesbian, she'd probably go for anyone else in the class, not me. I don't even really have a chest." Jiro seemed upset and was trying to fight down the tears that were rising in their eyes. Their face felt hot as they recoil internally in embarrassment. That was so much out of their mouth, and they were being so vulnerable, it felt humiliating. "Shit! No crying." Katsuki would panic slightly to which Eijiro moved forward and hugged Jiro without any thought. "Hey, hey, breathe. It's okay. We appreciate the honesty. One thing at a time okay?" Jiro sniffles slightly and hugs back, they always appreciated Eijiro's hugs, his quirk may seem scary for human touch. Eijiro was a good guy and he and Katsuki deserved one another.

"One," Katsuki begins as Eijiro and Jiro pull apart, "You have no idea if Yaoyorozu is straight or not. She doesn't give off a straight vibe, but that's just me. Two, you are way overthinking everything and that what's gonna do you in. Three, fuck Mineta and whatever he's said. His opinion doesn't matter and if someone can't look past your chest, then they aren't worth your time. You made it into the hero course, didn't you? They didn't." Eijiro grins at Bakugo widely, "That was so manly!" Jiro would give a snort of laughter at that. There was his catchphrase. A few seconds of silence before Jiro mumbles a soft, "Thank you." Bakugo would grunt and cross his arms over his chest, "Don't mention it. Seriously, tell anyone and I'll blow you sky high." Kirishima groans at that and pinches the bridge of his nose, he can't win! "Yeah, even if I do, I know why you go to 'sleep' so early." Jiro smirks at Bakugo. Which causes the following scene of the shorter of the trio darting back into the dorms, Bakugo's yelling and sounds of mini explosions, and Kirishima going. "Bakubro, NO!"

Jiro was panting slightly when they got back to the dorm, chuckling on occasion. They loved to tease Katsuki. While it would give Eijiro a headache, it was totally worth it. They really are lucky to be friends with the pair of them. Jiro would hum happily as they head back to their dorm. Yaomomo was in the common room, same as they were, when they got dragged out by the pair. Seems like she got dragged into something. Maybe they'd get the courage to ask Momo out one day, but not today. Well, that's what they wanted to say, until they rounded the corner to their dorm floor after the elevator. Momo's dorm was next to hers and across the way was Mina's. Tsu, Hagakure, and Uraraka were on another floor. So, you can imagine Jiro's surprise when all of the class's girls were active on their floor. A study session in Yaomomo's room again?

"Jiro!" It was Uraraka who would be the one to notice her, apparently about to enter Momo's dorm with a book. "You okay? Bakugo and Kirishima seemed pretty intense when you guys dipped out of the dorms earlier." Uraraka was such a sweet girl and genuinely cared about all of them. "Y-yeah! I'm good. They just had a few questions and stuff. Everything's fine." Uraraka would nod at that, "I'm glad. We're having a study session in Yaomomo's room if you want to join. It's anything we need to get done before classes start up again." Jiro paused at that, considering their options, while they knew some of their classmates were dating and were accepting. They couldn't deal with all of them at once and the possibility of getting rejected or shamed in front of all of them? Jiro didn't think they'd ever show their face again if that happened. "Nah, maybe tomorrow. We have a few more days and I'm just gonna relax. Thanks though." Uraraka would frown slightly at that, but nods. "Yeah. Take care of yourself, kay?" She gives one last smile as they nod in reply. Uraraka would slip into Momo's room and Jiro sighs in relief before going into their room. Whew, that was a close one.

Depending on how one would see it, luck was or wasn't on Jiro's side. As later they would get a knock on their door, only to open it, revealing the person of Jiro's affections. Momo motherfucking Yaoyorozu. Times like this, Jiro wished they had a time quirk so they could pause the world and just scream. "Oh! Yaomomo, hi!" They would say in surprise. They expected Mina or even Uraraka to come check on them, hell, even Kirishima. Not Momo and it was a surprise, though they weren't quite sure if it was good or bad. "Hey Jiro." That alone made them want to melt into a puddle, just her saying their name, gods they were so screwed. "Can I come in?" Jiro would nod, "Yeah! Of course." They would move to let her in, only to notice a bag at Momo's side, what was that? "I have something for you, but I want to make sure you're okay."

Making sure if they were okay? Jiro would close the door as the woman of her dreams enters her room. Thank the gods that their room was somewhat clean. They had gotten bored, and it had gotten bad, they tend to spiral, as Katsuki said…they overthink. "I'm fine Yaomomo, why wouldn't I be?" They ask in confusion before the taller of the pair takes a seat on the short enby's bed with a sigh. "You've been avoiding me and getting dragged off by Bakugo and Kirishima all but confirmed something is going on. Are you sure you're okay?" Shit. Shit. Shit. Jiro sometimes hated the fact that Momo was this smart and observant. Stupid! Of course, she noticed something was off. Jiro wished they could die and never wake up; they were quite embarrassed. Now the question was to lie or not to lie. While Jiro was wonderful at reading body language and could tell when someone was lying as their hearing could literally hear any skips in someone's heartbeat when they lied was useful. They were a good liar when they needed to be, but Momo was too damn observant, and spent way too much time with them so she would know.

"I'm better now, I was overthinking something, and Kat and Eijiro helped me see that I was being dumb." It was the truth and not a lie. It omitted some of the details, okay a lot of the details, but what else were they supposed to do? Tell your crush, while they're in front of you, that oh. I'm mad head over heels in love with you and don't think they're into you because you think that their straight and obviously crushing on a classmate. A soft squeak was heard in reply. Apparently Midoriya's habit of muttering was infectious because Jiro had caught it, not to the extent and speed he had. It was enough that Momo understood all of that. "You…you like me?" Momo mumbles out timidly. "Fuuuuuuck." Jiro groans. "Maybe Midoriya's muttering is infectious." That would get a giggle out of the tall girl. "Jiro…."

Their face would flush a deep red before humming in reply, "Yeah? I mean, even Mina said it was obvious." The red that Momo's face turned was very endearing to the punk enby. "Well, this makes this easier than I expected." She squeaks out. What was that supposed to mean? "Huh?" Was Jiro's smart reply as the brunette took out what was in the bag. It was a teddy bear with a heart held between its paws. Embroidered onto the heart was simply a Will You Cherish My Heart? "M-Momo?" Was the higher pitched voice of Jiro, silently asking what the fresh hell was this? "The reason that Shouto and I were talking so much recently is because we were realizing that…we prefer the same sex. We're both gay. Long story short, we wanted to confess to our crushes and he came to me for advice." That was NOT what Jiro expected to hear today. "I- what? Todoroki is gay? Two, for who? And three, I- is this a confession exchange?" Momo would laugh at that and hide her giggles behind her hand in amusement. She would then nod her head, "Yes, Kyoka, this is a confession exchange. And for your curiosity, it's Midoriya, though I expect he may confess to Sero too, he discovered that he's polyamorous. Though I think he may just confess to one or the other as he's not sure about their feelings."

Jiro thought they had died and gone to heaven. It wasn't often people referred to them by their first name at times, because even with permission, their last name was easier and shorter. They wouldn't mind hearing Momo call them that for the rest of their lives. "Holy shit." Was the quiet response, which Momo gave a small unladylike snort of laughter, which made Kyoka's eyes lock onto her. How could one person be so adorable and hot at the same time?! Thankfully they were able to get back into it, kinda. "Well, uh…shit, sorry. I'm just freaking out a bit here. An extremely pretty and wonderful woman is accepting my feelings with their own and wow.." Jiro mumbles. Momo would giggle at that before taking Jiro's hands in her own after putting the bear on the bed, "Kyoka, would you do me the honor of being my girlfriend?" The smile on the punk rockers face was blinding "Hell yeah! That's so rocking!' Poor Kyoka would be so red at the vunerable display of emotions to Momo, which didn't help as Momo laughs. "Momoooooo! That's not fair." They'd whine. Which was only met with a giggle and a soft hair ruffle before Momo speaks, "Totally fair." Jiro would roll her eyes and a timid question would leave the taller of the pairs lips, they had thought about this a lot apparently, "W-would you like to cuddle before dinner?" Kyoka's smile was bright as they reply, "I would love too Momo." Momo felt her heart squeeze and a stupid grin appears on her lips as they both settle down on Kyoka's bed in bliss of each other's company.