Chapter 5

Izuku cannot believe what he just did! Did he really tell a girl to meet at his room? And not just any girl! Uraraka! Maybe it's just easier talking through text but it wasn't as scary as talking in person. But he has his opportunity to talk to her. Without people butting in. Without everyone's opinions. He had to set everything in motion. He had less than 2 days to show how much Uraraka meant to him and also prove why he's worthy and give her the best birthday possible. It's not too cold tonight. Maybe he can show her somewhere special?

I know a place! Maybe it'll give Uraraka a little glimpse of my life before coming to UA. I hope she doesn't think it's stupid… I probably should tell her to bring a coat since it's cold out.

AllMightfan#1: Bring a coat if you can!

floatgirl: okay!

Izuku tries combing through his messy hair and freshening up to impress Uraraka.

Is this a date? I've never tried to care about my appearance like this before. This can't be a date right? I haven't even told her my feelings yet!

He grabs his All Might scarf, and hat and puts them on and then his coat. He sees his Air Force gloves on his night stand.

Will we run into any danger while we're out? Should I bring my Air Force gloves just in case?

He shoves the gloves into his coat pocket.

Just in case. I would rather be safe than sorry.

Izuku spots the bag of mochi on his dresser.

Maybe I should try the mochi Uraraka gave me so I can tell her what I think of them.

He opens the new bag of mochi and pops one in his mouth. It's the perfect chewy consistency and it's his favorite flavor of mochi, green tea!

This is amazing! She really knows about her mochi.

He eats a few more pieces and looks over at his mirror. He looks over himself one more time.

"I hope she doesn't think i look stupid with all this All Might gear", he chuckles to himself.

His mom surprised him with All Might winter gear at the end of last winter, so he really wanted to wear it this year. His mom always accepted his All Might obsession. Ever since he was young he's talked about All Might and wanted to be just like him. His mom never tried to make him change. when everyone made fun of him or thought his dreams were stupid his mom supported and encouraged him and he loved her for that.

I hope Uraraka will accept me too. But she's never given me a hard time for it before. I remember the first time she saw my room and she called me a fanboy.

This makes him smile to himself. He realized he liked when she called him that.

She can call me whatever and make it sound amazing. She took a name that Kachaan used to bully and torment me for years and turned it into something good. I never thought I could hear the name, Deku, and not feel bad about myself or cower in fear. Now I'm not the same boy as before. I'm the Deku who does his best and she said it sounded cute. She's made me the hero I am today and I won't stop until I find a way to make it up to her.

"She's amazing", he says out loud as his eyes tear up.

Izuku quickly wipes away his tears and he waits outside his door for Uraraka to meet him. When suddenly, Aoyama comes out of his room and spots Izuku.

"Mon ami, where are you going so late?", he asks looking at him curiously.

Aoyama and Izuku have been fairly close recently after Aoyama opened up to him about his quirk. Aoyama told him his quirk, Naval Laser, also hurts his body like Izuku's quirk can hurt him. Even though Aoyama was actually born with his quirk while All Might gave Izuku One For All he still felt that Aoyama being able to open up about something like that to him brought them closer. So Izuku feels comfortable sharing his plans with Uraraka with him.

"Oh hey, Aoyama! I didn't think I would run into anyone. I was going for a walk with Uraraka tonight but I won't be out too late. Promise not to say anything?" Izuku asks, scratching his head.

"Ochaco Uraraka hm? Oui, I'll keep your secret! Just be careful out there!" Aoyama exclaims giving him a wink. "Au revoir!" Aoyama walks towards the steps.

Izuku smiled knowing he had friends who supported him. He hoped tonight would go well and that tonight he would get closer to Uraraka.

He stood alone in the hallway and his thoughts began to wander.

What if she doesn't share my feelings? What if this is selfish and just thinking about myself? Why did Ashido and Hagakure ask me to make Uraraka's birthday special? Do they know something I don't? Why are girls so confusing?!