Kahoko gave a relieved sigh as soon as the cool evening air hit her face.

"You really should still be in bed, you know." Katsuki remarked.

She rolled her eyes. "I'm sick of being cooped up, that's why I went to class today." She spotted Momo, Ochaco and Kyoka sat in their usual spot next to the tree. She headed towards them.

Katsuki and Eijiro shared a look.

"I think you've met your match, Bakugo." Eijiro snickered. "She's as stubborn as you are."

Katsuki blew a sigh and followed her.

Eijiro grinned to himself.

Kahoko squeezed between Momo and Ochaco. "Hey, girls."

Momo frowned at her friend's hoarse voice. "Todoroki did mention you weren't well." She raised her hand and felt Kahoko's forehead. "You don't have a fever at least."

"Are you sure you should be outside?" Kyoka asked from Momo's other side.

"Like I keep saying, it's just a cold." She looked around to see Shoto and Deku sparring.

"Don't even think about it."

She looked to Katsuki. "What?"

"You're not sparring today." He folded his arms.

She pouted. "It hadn't crossed my mind." She turned her attention back to the boys on the training court.

Shoto had used his fire to attack, and now his shirt was half burned off.

Kahoko felt heat rise to her cheeks.

"He seriously needs to invest in some flame-retardant clothes." Kyoka voiced.

"He seems to be using his fire a lot tonight, do you think that something is bothering him?" Ochaco observed.

Kahoko looked to them. "What do you mean?"

"When Todoroki is irritated or in a bad mood, he goes all out. Even when he's training. His quirk goes somewhat out of control. Remember in the sports festival when he made a huge glacier because his dad pissed him off?" Momo reminded her.

She nodded. "So, that's what was bothering him then? I could sense that he was tense." She mumbled.

Momo smirked. "For someone who didn't want to know him back then, you were quite observant."

Kahoko hid her face a little. "It wasn't like that…"

Katsuki snorted.

"What's up, Bakugo?" Ochaco asked him.

He shrugged. "Nothing."

Kahoko frowned, sensing some uncertainty within his voice. She chose to interrogate him later and turned her attention back to Shoto and Deku. What's the matter with Todoroki? Did I say or do something wrong? Or is it his dad getting on his nerves? She sighed.

"Kaho?" Momo watched her friend as her eyes seemed to go glassy. Is she gonna cry? Or is it just her cold.

"Hmm?" Kahoko didn't look at her.

"Are you alright?"

No answer.

Katsuki looked at the green-eyed girl too. He reached out and poked her cheek gently. "Kaho."

She blinked and met his gaze. "Kacchan?"

"Don't worry." He cracked a small, rare smile. "I'm sure that seeing you will brighten him up. You have a way of making people relax."

A light dusting of pink coloured her pale cheeks.

Momo smiled. "That was a sweet thing to say, Bakugo." She said in a teasing voice.

Katsuki huffed a little before turning away. "I'm only speaking the truth."

Kahoko looked forward again.

Now Shoto's shirt was non-existent.

She stood up. "I'll be back in a moment." She took off back to her room before anyone could register what happened.

"What's up with her? Gonna be sick?" Eijiro asked.

"If you want my opinion, I just think she couldn't handle Todoroki being shirtless." Kyoka laughed.

Katsuki stared at his hands. "You think she really likes him, huh?"

"I dunno, she certainly cares about both of you very much." Ochaco replied.

He nodded. "I guess so."

"I'm back." Kahoko dropped down back into her spot on the grass.

"What was the matter?" Momo asked.

"Nothing, I just went to get something."

"What?"

She blushed. "Nothing important."

Momo looked and saw that her hoodie pocket was bulging a little. What is she hiding? She looked to the now shirtless Todoroki, then back to the bulge. Is it a shirt or something? She gave a small giggle.

Katsuki semi-glared at the icy-hot guy as he swerved an attack from Deku. For once… I kinda what to see Deku land a blow to his pretty face…

"Ah-choo!" Kahoko squeaked.

He looked to her. "Don't you think you've been out long enough?"

She shook her head. "I'm okay… ah-choo!"

"Sano's sneezes are adorable." Eijiro grinned, resulting in a death glare from his best friend. "What? They are! Are you her dad now or something?"

Kahoko giggled. "You're really funny, Kirishima."

Eijiro bowed. "I do live to entertain."

"Well don't stop being yourself. You make the world a much more fun place to be in." She assured.

"Or just a pain in my ass." Katsuki retorted.

"Awwh, we all know that you wouldn't be without him." Kahoko reached out and petted Katsuki's hair.

On the training court, Shoto and Deku stopped for a breather.

Shoto glanced over to the tree where the girls were sitting. He noticed Kahoko messing around with Katsuki and Eijiro. "Why is she out here in her condition?" He breathed.

Deku followed his gaze. "Kahoko?"

He nodded.

"What's the matter? You've been on edge most of today."

He shrugged. "Honestly, I dunno."

"Did something happen between you and Kahoko?"

He blushed a little. "Nothing, really."

Deku raised a brow. "Then, why haven't you spoken to her all day?"

Shoto looked to the ground.

"Todoroki?"

"I slept in her room last night."

Deku blinked. "Wha-at?"

Shoto looked up to see a very wide-eyed Deku. "No! Not like that! We're nothing like that."

"Then… why?"

"She asked me to stay with her until she fell asleep. Apparently, it was something that her brother did when she was unwell. But… I kinda fell asleep too." He ran his hand through his hair.

Deku exhaled. "So… you just feel a bit awkward? That's understandable."

He shrugged. "But the thing is, I woke up and it was past curfew… she just told me to sleep on the floor until morning. She wasn't even mad at me for falling asleep. Just acted like I was her brother or something." He bit his lip. Maybe that's all she sees me as… a brother figure? Someone she can turn to?

Deku sighed. "I just think she trusts you. I don't think there's any hidden meaning within any of it. She let you stay at her house, didn't she? She must have a good judgement of character."

Shoto stretched. "I guess so. Please don't mention any of this? I don't want to ruin her chances if she likes Bakugo."

Deku cocked his head to the side. "Kacchan?"

Shoto didn't meet his gaze.

"I won't say anything I promise."

"Thanks."

Deku petted his sweaty shoulder. "Look, do you wanna go over and see her?"

Shoto looked and met Kahoko's gaze.

Her eyes widened a little when they met his. She raised her hand in a small wave.

"Yeah. I do." He breathed.

Deku resisted the urge to roll his eyes and led the way.