Peko Pekoyama was a tool. So she thought.
She was told this by her leaders, she was taught one thing and one thing only. To protect. That's how she spent her childhood.
Peko was emotionless, she always held a static face and did her job. Even when it resulted in death, she was taught to hold no remorse.
Being accepted into Hope's Peak Academy didnt change that. Peko at first distanced herself from her classmates and always stayed in her lane.
Except for one. Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu aka the "Young Master".
It was known by the class that Peko was Fuyuhiko's bodyguard as they were always by each other. And at first, was the only person Fuyuhiko would bother talking to.
Fuyuhiko always cared for Peko. He didn't like the way she was trained during her childhood. And once they were both into Hope's Peak, he tried to break Peko's habits
"Goddamn it Peko! You're not a fucking tool!"
"I told you to stop calling me Young Master!"
Peko didn't understand at first, she was taught this. However, she complied and while it took some time, Peko eventually broke those habits and started becoming a more open person.
However something happened during this that surprised...no one really.
It became evident that both had fallen in love with one another.
Peko didn't understand what she was feeling until Ibuki told her. Fuyuhiko easily understood and reverted back to his old self partially. Especially with Hiyoko.
When those two first came, there was some teasing about the two being a couple. But now? It was more common than ever. And Fuyuhiko hated this.
"Have you moved to First Base yet?" asked Kazuichi
"Goddamn it! Will you shut the fuck up with that?!" Fuyuhiko would usually respond.
Both knew that they had feelings for each other. However, Fuyuhiko hated this and Peko (obviously) didn't know what to do.
It took awhile but Fuyuhiko eventually got the confidence (mostly from Kazuichi) to take Peko out somewhere. This was it.
May 22nd, 2013. 8:37PM
Fuyuhiko and Peko both stepped out of a limousine (because of course) and made their way inside a very fancy restaurant.
Peko was wearing a red shoulderless dress, while Fuyuhiko was wearing a more formal version of his usual suit.
They made their way to their table and sat down. Peko was first to speak up.
"Thank You Fuyuhiko."
Fuyuhiko could only smile, "My fuckin pleasure. You deserve this."
Peko could only smile as a response.
Fuyuhiko and Peko looked through the menu and placed their orders. Fuyuhiko ordered Yakisoba and Peko ordered Ramen. While they waited they began to converse. Eventually it led to the big question.
"Fuyuhiko," she began, "I do appreciate this. But you were very keen on having this despite my initial rejections. I do not think i deserve such a thing"
Peko had improved on a lot of things over the year, but there were still some things she needed to work on.
"Peko" Fuyuhiko sighed, "We've been over this shit before. Of course you deserve this."
"Young Mas-...Why are you doing this for me? You weren't like this to me before."
Peko was starting to lightly tear up. She didn't understand why Fuyuhiko had started to treat her really well. She was only taught that she was a tool, nothing more.
Yet here he was, treating her like a person.
Fuyuhiko saw this, he didn't want to hurt her. This was a girl that he grew up around and was together with all the time, one that despite how much he hated to admit to himself, he loved.
Right now, it was make or break.
"Because..." Fuyuhiko was slow to start but he could stop now.
"I fuckin love you goddamnit!"
Yeah. That was a bit too loud there.
Everyone else's attention in the restaurant was directed at those two.
Any white that was left in Fuyuhiko was officially gone. Peko herself was blushing hard.
Fuyuhiko tried to regain himself "Peko I-I"
"Do not worry. I understand."
Even though Fuyuhiko knew, he was still shocked by this response.
"Fuyuhiko, for the past few months I have had these feelings which I did not understand. But after consulting a friend I realized the feelings were love. Though…I had a feeling you had reciprocated the same feelings."
Fuyuhiko was, needless to say, embarrassed and shocked. He'd never seen Peko express herself in such detail before.
"S-so…" Fuyuhiko stammered, "What the fuck are you saying?"
There was a moment of silence before Peko said
"I believe…I love you Fuyuhiko."
Ok now Fuyuhiko was really embarrassed. "D-Did she just really fuckin say that?"
"Fuyuhiko?"
That snapped him back into reality. "Peko…are you being serious?"
"Fuyuhiko, I would have no reason to lie."
Fuyuhiko was feeling a mix of emotions, but the most important ones were happiness and love.
Fuyuhiko showed this when he got up and went over to Peko and hugged her. "Fuckin' finally!"
Peko felt relieved. She returned Fuyuhiko's hug and smiled. "Thank you".
"Peko, I really meant it. I love you"
"I love you too".
Peko Pekoyama was no longer a tool.