Well, here goes nothing

It's the end of school hours and Mr Aizawa is giving his class a talk about their accomplishments in the heroic department.

"Midoriya, Todoroki, Bakugo, step forward." Aizawa says with a blank expression on his face. The three step forward all wondering what is going on.

'Perhaps this is related to what Mt Lady said some weeks ago. Hope I did not accidently smile and grieviously harm any girl during the work study. That would be a real setback in my journey as a hero

Perhaps I should put more effort in putting my facial expressions under control.'

'What does he want now? And why does he have to call me with icy-hot and that grass-haired nerd? This better not be some sort of teamwork thing. No way will I work with those two idiots at work study and still have to team up again in school. I swear, I'll kill them both.'

'Oh no! Why is he calling us out now? And why is his face so devoid of expression? Of course, he's always like that, but it never helps in times like these where his mood or intention is not known. He could be calling us out to reward or congratulate us... No way, he never does that. He doesn't congratulate anyone for anything. He is not like that. Besides, we have not really done anything worth congratulating. Unless it's related to our work study. No, it can't be that. Everyone is making good progress in their work studies, not just the three of us. But then what could it be? Could it be punishment? That is more likely to be the case considering that is more in line with Aizawa-sensei's character than rewarding someone. Just last week, he called out Mineta for being found in the girls' dorm at night for the third consecutive night in a row. He also called out Sero for his excessive pranks using his quirk to set up traps. OH NO! But if that is the case, then that means he is calling us three out to publicly humiliate us before the class. But what could we have done? We are all relatively calm and stay out of trouble. Well... Kachan is usually in a bad mood and his temper is constantly ablaze. I guess it would be understandable if he said or did something to warrant him getting punished. Todoroki on the other hand is always calm. Not only does he stay out of trouble, he stays out of class outings, dorm games, movie nights... actually, he stays out of everything. Could that be the problem for Todoroki? Perhaps Aizawa-sensei wishes to make him participate more in these things. Afterall, as an aspiring hero, he should have social interactions with his peers to build his people skills as that is important. A pro hero should not just be strong enough to save people but be comfortable with those he rescues and make them comfortable with him. A hero should be intimidating to villains but assuring to victims.

So that leaves... ME!!!! But-what-could-I-have-done? I-am-never-late-because-I-always-arrive-ten-minutes-earlier-due-to-leaving-the-dorm-building-with-Lida-who-prioritizes-punctuality-along-with-Uraraka-who-is-also-pressured-by-our-spectacled-friend-to-arrive-early-to-class. I-have-also-made-sure-to-complete-all-my-assignments-and-I-never-cause-trouble-at-the-dorm-like-Mineta-neither-do-I-do-anything-rash-like-I-used-to-when-trying-to-rescue-anyone. So-why-is-this-happening-now?'

"Midoriya"

'What-unheroic-deed-has-brought-this-shame-upon-me-today?

"Hey, Midoriya"

'Have-I-finally-messed-up? Will-I-be-suspended-or-even-expelled? I-would-have-failed-everyone.'

"What's going on with him?"

"Oh don't worry, he does this very often"

'All-the-people-who-trusted-me-and-helped-me-get-this-far...'

"So can you get him to snap out of it?"

'After-all-they-did-to-support-me...:

"He usually comes out of it on his own..."

'All-might-and-my-mother-and-Uraraka-and-Lida-and-Kirishima-and...'

"But if I call his name, that works too"

"Oh really..."

"Oh Mina, please don't"

"I'm not doing anything"

"Yeah, she's just noticing you have a personal password for your boyfriend"

"Toruuuuu!"

"OK, can you just call out to him already? This is worrying"

"Right"

'...and-Aizawa-sensei-and-Uraraka-and... wait, didn't I say her name already?'

"Deku!!"

"Huh, what? Oh, hey U-uraraka"

Uraraka's POV

We were about to leave class for the day when Aizawa-sensei told us to stay behind. I wonder why he's doing this, today of all days. I have martial arts practice today and can't miss it. I've been doing them for some weeks now and I am getting pretty good. The next time we ever have training or team battles, everyone will be so surprised to see my skill. I hope Deku will be impressed... 'Shoot'

"Midoriya, Todoroki, Bakugo, step forward". Aizawa-sensei's grim voice yeets me out of my thoughts and now I'm wondering what they have done. 'I hope they didn't do anything wrong' I think to myself.

"The reason I called out these three today is because they are currently at the top of the class in the hero course. They have shown excellent capability in the power of their quirks over the past months as UA students and have grown significantly, most notably Midoriya Izuku. He started this year at the bottom of the class but while he lacked control over his quirk, he dominated the class in terms of ingenuity, observation skills and adaptability in combat. This along with his unfazed determination to control his quirk has helped him to rise to this point he his now. To those of you who were close to him when he first came here, you all can agree that he is the most improved this semester. Bakugo has also grown tremendously not just in skill and power but in behavior and character."

I could see Bakugo looking conflicted on whether to smirk at the compliment or frown at the insinuation that his attitude had issues on the first place. Deku seems lost, like he isn't even here. Oh wait, his mouth is moving. I giggle inwardly because I know he's probably muttering infinite nonsense to himself. Honestly, he looks kinda cute just standing there looking... 'Damn it'

"... and that has helped him on his path as well. While it is good to have students like these three before you, I would much prefer you take inspiration from them and improve on your quirks as well as your skills and tactics. At the end of this semester, I would like to see considerable improvement from all of you. That is all, class dismissed."

With that, Aizawa-sensei disappeared into his yellow sleeping bag. I watched as our classmates quickly filed out and were soon out of the class. As I observed the classroom, I realized that it was just us girls still in the class, along with Deku still adorably muttering to himself. 'Seriously, get a hold of yourself.'

"Midoriya" Momo called in vain, trying to break his atmosphere of muttering. Well, that may not work. I've seen first hand how hard it is to bring him back to earth.

"Wow, he's really into it this time" Kyoka says while pointing her earphone jack at Deku.

"Hey Midoriya!" Toru tries calling louder but still failing to get his attention. I smile a bit, feeling proud that he probably would respond to my voice. He always does. I quickly hide the smile as I can't let Mina or Toru have even the slightest clue of why I'm smiling. I would never hear the end of it.

"After so long, this idiot still rambles like a broken clock" Bakugo spits as he comes in to pick a book he left behind. He then leave silently and I can't help but feel provoked at him calling Deku an idiot. Sure, he does it all the time, he's said much worse and Deku seems fine with it. But still, it gets me kinda pissed. 'Probably because you like him.' My face starts feeling warm as the thought randomly pops in my head.

"What's going on with him?" Tsu asks, clearly sounding concerned after Bakugo put the statement the way he did.

"Oh don't worry" I assured. "He does this very often"

We look on in awe as he only seems to accelerate his words and we can only wonder has his tongue or his breathing can keep up.

"So can you get him to snap out of it?" Kyoka asks looking more amused than worried about Deku's state.

"He usually comes out of it on his own..." I begin and mean to stop there, but with so much pride, I continue; "... But if I call his name, that works too" I end with a confident smile that soon vanishes as I realised the latter part of my statement. I start feeling warmth flow to my cheeks as Mina gives her signature smirk at me. 'Oh shoot'

"Oh really.." She almost asks with an insincere sincerity.

"Oh Mina, please don't" I beg and apply my most convincing puppy eyes to plead along with me.

"I'm not doing anything" She replies in a tone that most certainly says otherwise. From nowhere, the onslaught continues...

"Yeah, she's just noticing that you have a personal password for your boyfriend" Now no longer warmth but heat that fills my face, I try to hide my now surely evident blush. 'Oh why me? Why them? Why now?'

"Toruuuuu!!" I yell wondering how Deku was the issue but I'm now the topic.

"OK, can you just call out to him already, this is worrying" Tsu to the rescue. I sigh in relief as she winks and gives me a pat on the shoulder.

"Right" I say, a bit calmer and the flush in my cheeks dies down. 'Well, here goes nothing', I say to myself before taking a breather.

"DEKU!" I yell. His storm of words finally comes to an end.

"Huh, what? Oh hey hey, U-uraraka" he calls out in confusion. 'He looks so cute when he's... no wait, stop it!'

Hey guys! This must have looked like nonsense being formed. I am sleep deprived and I probably will be for months. So... if anyone here does not know, Izuku mutters a lot and can get lost in himself, hence the seemingly endless internal monologue. Just trying to keep him in character.

See you guys, tomorrow, hopefully.

Suffering cringe induced malaria.