A/N: Hi. Hello. Chapter 10 is a short one, but that's okay because, I have officially reached over 1,200 views on my story. So, to celebrate this minor accomplishment. Chapter 11&12 will be written from Bakugo and Todoroki's point of view! I have to ask again, DM me, review me, follow, favorite. Whatever you like, the more feedback the better! I am here to provide a service to all of my readers.
That night I was discharged from the hospital. Bakugo stayed with me until I had all the paperwork filled out. The two of us walked back home. Bakugo caught me up on everything that has happened in class. He even offered to help me study for an upcoming test and all the homework. He opened the front door. The lights popped on. "WELCOME HOME!" Class 1-A said in unison. My eyes started to water.
"Are you crying, big baby?" Bakugo elbowed me.
I jumped into the group, hugging as many of my peers at once. "You guys! Thank you so much!" I may have been crying but my heart was so full of joy. Class 1-A was my family now and I loved every last one of them.
The part drew on into the night. I stepped outside for a moment to catch my breathe. The nights were gradually getting warmer. "Enjoying your party?"
I turned to see Todoroki his hands in his pockets. "Yeah, I am. I was just getting a little warm, so I had to step out for a minute." I sat down on the step and he shortly joined me.
"You had me worried at the USJ. I thought I might have been to late." Todoroki didn't meet my gaze.
"But, I'm okay-"
He cut me off. "Aiya, you didn't see what I had to see. After you fell unconscious, I went with you to the hospital, and stayed with you for the three days you were sleeping. I saw you go into shock, your body reject treatment, the fevers, the oxygen mask. It was like your body was fighting to die."
I rested my head on my knee. "I didn't want to die….but I also didn't care if I did."
Todoroki clenched his jaw. "How could you be so reckless?"
My brows furrowed. "When I lost Ai, I lost everything. My brother struck her down without a second thought, for what? For his own villainous agenda? He came for me again. He thought I would just walk right into his arms. I started off fighting for myself. I felt like I had something to prove because of how far I had come. Then I ended up near Mr. Aizawa, and I had to fight for him. Ena then saw the relationships I had built, and he went into a jealous rage. Lost complete control. He then tried to kill Bakugo." I took a deep breath. "Hero's lay their lives on the line no matter what. They save people. They go beyond their limits no matter the cost to make sure there is justice and peace. Go beyond, isn't that what plus ultra is about?"
Todoroki rested a hand on my back. He didn't seem irritated anymore, but clearly still worried. "If it was you, he was trying to kill, the outcome would have been the same. I would have died for any of you." He looked at me shocked. I can't figure out what it was that he wanted to hear. For the most part I could read his emotions but I could never tell what he was thinking.
"I'm glad your safe Aiya." Todoroki rested his head on my shoulder. I swear my heart stopped. "Are you ready to go back in?" He stood up taking my hand in his, helping me up. He was so caring and a gentleman. I imagine, if I were to ever actually date. Ai would approve of Todoroki.
The night came an end not long after we came back inside. Bakugo was fuming looking for me. His excuse was that he was concerned I drank to much and wandered off, which would be valid if there was even any alcohol at the party. I wandered off to my bedroom, Bakugo right on my heels. I reached my door, "I'm going to bed now." I turned back to look at him. He was acting so odd. "Do you need something?"
He shoved his hands in his pockets and looked away. "No."
"Okay then, good night." I walked into my room and he was still right behind me. "Bakugo, its really not appropriate for you to be in my room this late at night!" I blushed.
"Yeah, well its also not appropriate to be cuddling up next to Todoroki, but you didn't seem to mind!"
I could feel my entire body turn red, and heat up. I'm 95% positive that I'm sweating right now. The other 5% is I have overflown my body with tears of embarrassment and they are not making there way out of every orifice of my body. "What's wrong?" This is so out of character for you."
"Whatever." He turned to walk out. I grabbed on to his arm.
"Please, tell me what wrong? I can read emotions, not minds, but I really can't tell with you at all."
Bakugo faced me. "Imagine that it were me that almost died. How would you feel?"
I put a finger to my chin. "Scared."
"Of?"
"Losing you. I would want to make sure you were safe." He walked past me opening up the closet. He pulled out an extra blanket, and pillow. He made himself comfy on my floor.
"Don't ask question that can be quickly solved using critical thinking. I'm not good with stuff like this either. So, if you could shut up, and go to bed, saving us both the embarrassment that would be great." He had his back to me. I wanted to protest that I would be fine in my own room. I wanted to argue that I could leave my door open so He would be able to hear if something were to happen, but maybe this is what he needed to feel safe?
I grabbed my pajamas and slipped into the bathroom to change. Now that my adrenaline had calmed from the party, I realized how much pain my body was still in. Changing clothes proved to be a task. Not impossible but definitely annoying. I snuck back into my room, making sure to leave my door as open as possible. If it wasn't so late, I really wouldn't be above removing it. Slipping between the sheets I brought my comforter up to my face. My body felt so hot. It was just Bakugo, we lived together, I've seen him shirtless, He's on my floor not in my bed, I'm pretty sure he has no interest at all.
No matter how I rationalized it, I couldn't calm down. I have never had a guy stay in my room before. "Hey." His head popped up. He looked irritated. "Could you try to breath quieter? What's wrong with you?"
"N-Nothing. Sorry." I covered my head.
I felt my bed shift. He was sitting on it, Ohmahgawd. Ohmahgawd. Ohmahgawd. Gently, he pulled the comforter from my head and I sat up.
"Just for tonight." His voice was so calm. I don't think I had ever heard him so relaxed before.
"Huh?"
He leaned into me so that our foreheads were touching. "Just for tonight, let me stay in here. Tomorrow, you can have your space back. I can tell you are still in pain. Let me protect you for just this night."
I could only manage to nod my head. There is no way he didn't know what he was doing to me right now. He gently grabbed my shoulder and laid me down. Oh no, what was he going to do? What if he tried to kiss me? Bakugo grabbed my comforter and tucked me back in. "Goodnight Tadoka." He slipped off the side of my bed and back on to the floor.
I closed my eyes. Why is this all so confusing? My mind is relieved and fighting the urges, but my heart…my heart feels sad. I looked over at the side of my bed he was laying next to. My mind and heart at battle with one another. I could hear him breathing heavy and evenly. He must already be asleep.
I closed my eyes once again, I needed to come to terms with myself, what would I have done if he kissed me?
