Shoto woke up the next morning, a little disorientated, forgetting where he was.

He sat up and stretched. If he was honest, it was one of the best night's sleep he'd had. He quickly got dressed and headed for the toilet which was separate from the bathroom. He opened the door but stopped, hearing the shower running. She's already awake? Did she even sleep? He sighed and went about his business.

When he came out he decided that he'd go and make them both some coffee. As he passed the bathroom door, he heard something beautiful coming from the other side.

Kahoko was singing.

He stood there and listened. "Her voice is just as enchanting as Tamaki's was... maybe even more so." He mumbled.

The singing stopped abruptly, as did the shower.

Shoto was startled when the bathroom door swung open and a flying fist headed straight towards him, but he already fell onto his rear in fright. Some may say he was lucky for that. "Sano!"

She stared down at him, with only a bathrobe covering her body.

Of course, he stared at her for a little too long.

"Todoroki?"

He nodded.

She exhaled. "I kinda forgot that you spent the night here. Sorry." She smiled a little.

He got up off the ground. "That's alright."

"Why were you standing at the bathroom door for so long?" She raised a brow.

I forgot that she could probably hear every breath I took. He swallowed. "Sorry, I was sorta listening to your singing."

She tilted her head to the side. "Singing...? I wasn't singing." Was I?

He frowned. "You definitely were." Did I imagine it?

She pouted, frustration evident in her delicate features.

"You didn't realise it?"

She shook her head. "I do remember being in a bit of a daydream, I seem to go into my own world when I'm a little tired. I'm sorry you had to hear that, everyone says I've always been the tone deaf one. My brother got lucky in that department." She giggled. "Even my parents say I sound like a dying cat."

"They must've been pulling your leg, because I think that just now, you sounded beautiful."

She blinked then began to laugh. "Yeah sure. Now go away so I can get changed." She shooed him and closed the door.

"I was gonna make coffee, do you want some?" He asked.

"Yes, please!" She called.

He headed downstairs, lost in thought. "Tone deaf... eh?"

After breakfast they sat on the sofa again.

"When are you going back to the dorms?" Shoto asked.

"Later today, I'll wait until I get some form of message from my parents, since if they're not returning, I have to take Natsu with me."

"You're the best sister he could ask for." He remarked. "No matter what, he comes first."

She braided her damp hair. "Yeah, I mean, my parent's work so much, so it feels like I'm a third parent." She giggled. "He keeps telling me I worry like a mom."

"When do you think Shinso will bring him round?"

"I'm meant to be going to his, his mom is cooking lunch for us. Unless Natsu drives him crazy before then, no doubt they'll come to collect me."

He cracked a smile.

"You should smile more."

He met her gaze. "Hmm?"

"You look more handsome when you smile." She gave a smile of her own. What is wrong with my mouth?!

He blushed. I wish she'd stop saying and doing things that make my mind spin. "I'll take your word for it."

Her phone beeped, signalling a message. She looked at it.

I'll meet you at the station when you come back if you'd like? - Bakugo.

She gave a sigh. "Todoroki...?"

He looked at her, reading the confusion in her face. "What's the matter?"

She swallowed. "Why do you... and everyone in class A, suddenly like me? Before I bumped into Bakugo, nobody really knew I existed." She pulled her knees up to her chest. "I mean, Deku just gets along with anybody. But you and Bakugo seem much more reserved and keep to yourselves..." She trailed off, not quite knowing how to go on. "It's been a week, Bakugo has become concerned about me whenever something minor happens and you stayed here because I didn't want to be alone, when you didn't need to. The girls took me out shopping. It feels like it's just a dream and I'll wake up soon... alone again."

He stared at her. It was true that it was strange of them to think so fondly of the strange girl after just a week at the new dorms. "I guess... you just attract people."

She frowned.

"Not just by your looks. We've seen a side of you which we think you've kept between you and Hitoshi. The side that shows you to be a kind-hearted person, even though you've been through so much heartache, you haven't let that taint you. Like I said... you're refreshing to me. You put people before yourself, even when you're allowed to be selfish. You're quiet and reserved, yet you aren't afraid to step up and be heard."

She took his words in. "After Tama-chan... I thought the only one I needed... the only one outside of my family that I could trust was Hitoshi. I was happy being alone, then I knew I wouldn't get hurt." She swallowed. "But now... I don't want to be alone anymore. This week has been the warmest I've felt in over a year."

He reached over and petted her head. "Well... it'd be a pain if you wanted to be alone now... because you're stuck with us. Class A are known to be stubborn."

She felt her cheeks warm up.

He checked his watch. "Okay, I should get going. I need to get my things ready to go back." He stood up. "Will you be okay alone?"

She nodded. "Yeah, like I said, I'll be going over to Hitoshi's soon."

He thought for a bit. "My father... when we saw him at the station, he said he wanted to meet you personally, to apologise about... you know." He scratched the back of his head. "Would you be up for that sometime?"

Her eyes widened a little. "Um... I guess."

"I won't leave you alone with him, don't worry." He added.

She smiled. "I'll be okay, but thanks."

"Just let me know when you're up for it. I won't pressure you."

She nodded.

There was a knock at the door.

Kahoko stood up and went to answer it.

"Kaho-nee!" Natsume hugged her.

"Hey, Natsu." She smiled, hugging him tighter than usual.

"Kaho-nee?" He frowned.

"Sorry, I'm just happy to see you." She released him.

Hitoshi looked up and over her shoulder. "Todoroki?" He pushed past her to approach the dual haired boy. "Why are you here?"

Shoto looked down, thinking. "Uh... I came to see Sano, I don't live too far. I had a message to give to her from my dad."

Hitoshi raised a brow then looked back at Kahoko. "Kaho?"

She cleared her throat. "Yeah, his dad wants to meet me to say sorry about last year."

Hitoshi nodded slowly.

Natsume looked up at his sister. I feel... warmth from her. She's happy? He smiled a little.

"Well, I better get going." Shoto looked to Kahoko. "I'll walk to the station with you if you let me know when you want to go."

She nodded. "Thanks."

Hitoshi smirked. Interesting development.

Shoto left feeling fuzzy. How the hell am I going to explain this to my dad? He let out a groan as he made his way back home.