"I hate being in third year..." Jirou grumbled as she angrily stuffed her face.

Kaminari, Kirishima, Ashido, Jirou and I were all seated at the cafeteria for lunch today. They were all in our study group that met once a week. Even though they were quite the handful sometimes, I was happy to help.

U-A was a school to guide the next generation of heroes. That being said, it was still a high school so we had our regular academics in the mornings. This was something I rather enjoyed but found that my peers had many qualms about it.

"Yeah I don't get why we need to have good grades and fighting skills? Like when I am I ever going to need chemistry to fight bad guys?" Mina put her head down on the table.

"You might find chemistry is more useful than you think, Mina. Especially given that your quirk deals with acids." I looked over at Jirou for some help but she shrugged.

"Yeah? Well, I don't need to think about it! It just comes out the way I want! All the names and Ph stuff we talk about in class, it doesn't matter to me!"

I put down my chopsticks and created a napkin out of my wrist. As I did so, I saw Kyoka had a piece of rice stuck onto her cheek. I gave her a little peck, grabbing the piece with my mouth instead.

"Yaomomo wha-" Kyoka blushed.

"You had a bit on your cheek."

"But you had a napkin."

"I know."

"Aw you guys are so cute! It makes me sick." Mina said pointing to the back of her throat.

Me and jirou giggled.

"I'm just glad this morning's class is over so we can get to the training stuff! I'm not a huge fan the chemistry labs either." Kirishima said boldly. After noisily slurping the last of his food, he put down his empty ramen bowl.

"Now everyone, I'm sure if we work some more on it after classes today, the exams will be no problem."

"It's easy for you to say Yaoyorozu-san, you already know everything. I don't know what I'm gonna do for the exams." Kaminari sighed. He looked defeated as he rest his face onto his arm. Was he already giving up?

Just as I tried to console him, the lunch bell rang. Jirou quickly grabbed our trays to put away. I stopped her.

"Oh you don't have to do that, love." I said standing up as well.

"It's fine Yaomomo. I got it." She winked at me.

"Are you sure? I really don't mind."

"No babe, it's okay I want to."

"Jirou, you're so sweet but I can put my own tray away."

"Really I-"

"-For crying out loud, you two!! Jirou just take the fricking trays away!" Mina said, exasperatedly. She stood up with a huff as she picked up her lunch tray. The two boys laughed, gathering up their trays as well.

"Oh I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..."

"It's fine Momo, you guys do this like every lunch! At least be considerate of us single people!" Mina headed off the with boys and left me completely dumbfounded.

Were we showing too much public displays of affection? I guess we hadn't told anyone that we were dating quite yet. I hadn't even kissed her in front of others. Well besides the occasional cheek, nose and forehead kisses. Ah maybe it was a bit much.

I grabbed Kyoka's arm as soon as she came back.

"Kyoka, do I make you uncomfortable?" I asked anxiously.

"No, why?"

"Well, Mina said something about how we should be considerate of single people."

Kyoka laughed.

"Th-This is serious! I don't want to make others feel saddened by our relationship or if they disapprove-"

"Yaomomo. She doesn't mean it like that. Relax and give me your hand."

I hesitantly reached for Kyoka's hand in front of me. After giving it a little squeeze she walked me to the classroom.

Was I reading into things too much? I didn't mean to make Mina upset at me. I already knew this wasn't a relationship my parents would approve of. Maybe some of my friends didn't approve of it as well...

For the next period, it was hero training. A time where we could practice our quirks and develop them for future encounters. Being in third year, most of our quirks were essentially fully-developed. We spent most of the time either sparring or thinking of strategies to help citizens outside of school. As an option, Aiwasa sensei told the students that they could work on their post-secondary plans during this time.

For me, I knew I wanted to open up an agency. Not only did I have the funds to do so but also the essential knowledge from my time at U-A. The only thing that stopped me was... telling Jirou. Would she want to be with with me?

I often imagined us working together but this was my dream. Whatever Kyoka wanted to do, I would support her no matter what. I had never asked if she felt the same.

/ - / - / - / - /

While most sparred in the gym, including jirou, I went to the school library to gather more intel. Today I was alone with just Todoroki. I was surprised to see him.

"Hello Todoroki-san."

"Yaoyorozu." He nodded.

"Do you know what you'll be doing at your father's agency next year?" I asked him.

"I don't plan to work for him."

Todoroki often didn't speak much. Instead of pressing him further, I continued on my research.

Shouto Todoroki had a bright future ahead of him. He was in the top 3 at U-A this year and he was the son of the current number one hero. I was sure that his father, Endeavour, already had plans for him post graduation.

After a few hours had passed, someone tapped me on the shoulder. It was Todoroki.

"I want to start an agency." He said. I looked up from where I was sitting and set down my glasses.

"That amazing. You'll make a wonderful hero, Shouto." I told him genuinely. He definitely had the skills and resources to do so. It would be a strong hero agency.

"Would you be interested in working with me? I could offer you a permanent position."

I thought about it for a moment. After doing some research, I did have certain issues with my future plans. My quirk wasn't exactly tasked for the ability to fight head on. Aside from the limitations I faced, having a strong hero on the team could be an asset for a larger scale agency.

"I will consider the offer if we could be business partners instead. Starting an agency is what I'd like to do as well. However, having a multi-faceted company might be more effective for those of us starting out."

Shouto thought deeply before he spoke. I noticed that he was handsome like the other girls had said. Unfortunately, I only found myself attracted to women and more specifically, Jirou. I turned to face him.

"I've been thinking a lot about that as well. I respect you highly Yaoyorozu-san and would never think of you less than a partner."

We smiled at each other. Our agency could potentially host the top hero's of our generation! It was like a dream come true.

But on the other hand, how would Jirou feel about this? I had no idea what she would think. I felt like I needed to speak to her about my ideas for the future. And soon.

"Can I get back to you with my answer? I need to discuss it with someone first."

"Yeah. We'll have lots of time. School doesn't end for a while." He nodded at me then went back to his seat.

I pondered for a moment what my plan exactly was. I wanted to be a hero. But I also wanted to have Jirou stay in my life. Couldn't I have both?

When I started to read the same line over and over in my book, I realized I couldn't focus any longer. The sparring classmates would be finishing up soon and I wanted to speak with Jirou. I hurriedly packed my things before running towards the gymnasium.

"Kyoka Jirou!!" I yelled.

Kyoka was drinking some water as she looked around to see who called her name. She caught my gaze and ran over.

"Yaomomo, what's up?" She said breathing heavily.

I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out. Maybe this wasn't the right time.

I could picture a future with jirou but could she do the same with me? We hadn't even told our parents about our relationship at all. It was nerve wracking to think about telling my traditional parents. I doubted they'd approve their daughter dating another woman.

I decided that I'd have to bite my tongue for a while longer.

"Er, n-nothing! Just wanted to say hi, my love."

"You called me over just to say hi? Didn't think you were the clingy type, Momo." Kyoka grinned. She wiped her sweat on the back of her hand. She had been working hard and needed something more absorbant than the sleeve of her sweatshirt.

I was wearing the school uniform instead of my hero costume today so I couldn't use my abdomen for creation; I opted for the side of my thigh instead, pulling out a small fluffy towel.

"That's funny, Jirou. Please use this towel." I handed it towards the cute but very sweaty Kyoka. Her sarcasm was starting rub off on me.

"Thanks Yaomomo..."

Kyoka gave me strange look and wrapped the towel around her neck. Before continuing with more sparring, she gave me a quick wave. I waved back.

I watched Kyoka spar as I waited for the training to end. She looked like she was working hard. Every once in a while, she'd smile at me, making me smile as well.

Suddenly, the idea came to me. To practice, I could tell our classmates about Kyoka and I dating. I had no idea what others thought about us being together and their reactions could help prepare me for a meeting with my parents. I felt nervous but I knew this would be the right step towards keeping Kyoka in my future -and potentially have her with me in Todoroki's agency.

As people were finishing up, I stopped the girls in the locker room.

"Attention everyone! I have something very important to tell you!"

The girls looked puzzled as I pulled the sweaty Kyoka closer to me. Kyoka looked a little confused as well.

"Mina already knows this from our study sessions but I wanted to tell everyone formally. Jirou and I are dating. I hope that doesn't change anything."

The room fell silent for a moment. Then everyone began to laugh.

"Momo, we know that! Everyone knows that!" Toru slapped me on the back.

"Oh, I thought you were girlfriends already... my bad! Congratulations!" Uraraka smiled.

"I thought so as well." Tsuyu said, looking towards jirou.

"What you all knew? How did..." I trailed off, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Well, yeah... you two are always flirting with each other. Like all the time." Mina giggled.

I looked at jirou. She looked like she was barely holding back her laughter. Her shoulders were shaking.

"But Mina today, you looked upset after lunch. I thought maybe you didn't approve..." I started.

"What? Oh you mean earlier? I was just jealous that you two seem so in love. I want someone to look at me like the way you look at Jirou." Mina sighed.

"Yaomomo, you're so smart but you're also so dumb sometimes." Jirou said as she changed into her uniform.

It wasn't as I thought it would go but I was happy to hear that our friends supported us. I pulled Kyoka closer to me, not caring that the other girls were watching anymore. We were in our own little world.

"I need to tell you something tonight. Come to my room later?" I whispered into her ear.

Kyoka instantly blushed.

"Um, yeah... o-of course..."

She looked so beautiful to me, her cheeks rosy with embarrassment. I gazed deeply into Kyoka's eyes touching her face gently with my hand. She leaned into it with a smile. Kyoka was truly the only one for me. Not being able to resist any longer, I kissed her.

The girls squealed. In the moment, I had completely forgotten that they were still there.

"Oh! That's not what I m-meant to do... in front of everyone..." I hid my face in my hands. Jirou hugged me tightly.

"My heart can't take this! You two are so adorable!" Uraraka hugged the both of us in her arms like a proud mother. Tsuyu and the other two girls wrapped us a hug as well.

"Okay that's enough with the sappy stuff. Let's get changed so we can leave school already." Jirou cleared her throat.

"Just two more minutes." Uraraka sighed hugging us tighter.