Kahoko noticed that Shoto and Deku were heading over. She reached into her hoodie pocket and pulled out a blue shirt.

"Hey guys!" Deku smiled, sitting down.

Shoto went to follow suit, before a shirt was thrown at his face.

"Put it on."

He uncovered his face to look down at a blushing Kahoko. The sight made his heart do a somersault. "Thanks…" He examined the shirt. "Are you sure that you want me to wear this?" It's Tamaki's…

Kahoko nodded without meeting his eyes. "He doesn't need it, but you do right now." She mumbled.

Shoto swallowed. He slipped it on and buttoned it up half way. "Thank you, I'll be sure to return it." He sat down in front of her.

Momo giggled. "So, that's what you ran off to get?"

Kahoko hid her face within her scarf. "Shush."

Shoto quirked a brow.

"So, what happened to resting?" Deku asked.

"I felt a little better and needed some air."

"Don't over do it, okay. I miss having you as a sparring partner." He smiled warmly.

Momo was watching Shoto discreetly, observing the close guarded fondness in his eyes as he looked at the green-eyed girl.

"You seemed really fired up there, Todoroki. Are you feeling alright?" Eijiro asked.

Shoto nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine."

Kahoko bit her lip, thankful that her scarf hid half her face. I feel like he's keeping something back. But then again, maybe it's really none of my business.

Katsuki bumped her side. "Hey, do you wanna go back inside?" He asked. What's making her feel uneasy so sudden?

She met his gaze. "Maybe."

Shoto looked at his hands.

"C'mon, I'll take you back." Katsuki stood up and held out his hand.

She nodded and took his hand, allowing him to pull her to her feet. "See you guys later." She waved at the rest of the group before being led back to the dorm building by Katsuki.

Katsuki pressed the button to take them up to second floor. "What's bugging you?" He asked, breaking the silence. "You didn't even talk to that icy-hot bastard much."

She shook her head. "Just getting a bit fuzzy, that's all."

He sighed and looked down at their intertwined hands. "Sorry." He reluctantly pulled his hand away from hers.

"It didn't bother me." She mumbled.

He smiled slightly.

The elevator pinged when they reached her floor.

They walked to her room.

"You really didn't need to come all the way here with me, you know." She gave a cough, fumbling with her keys, finding it hard to steady her hand.

"Here." He took the keys and unlocked her door before taking the key out and handing it back to her.

"Thanks." She sniffed. "Goodnight, Kacchan. Thank you for coming to check on me today."

"Yeah, get some sleep." He reached out and petted her head. "Hopefully you'll feel better tomorrow."

She nodded and closed the door behind her.

Katsuki gave an irritated sigh. She still doesn't trust me enough… He descended the stairs and noticed a certain duel haired boy turn the corner down towards the boys' dorms. "Hey, Icy-Hot!" He jumped the last of the staircase.

Shoto turned around and frowned. "What do you want?"

"Did you notice something strange about Kaho just now?" He asked.

Shoto shrugged. Come to think of it… "I didn't." She could barely look at me.

"She didn't say much to you."

"She has a cold, she wasn't saying much at all."

"She was okay before you came over. Have you said or done something to upset her?"

Shoto sighed. "Not that I know of. Maybe she felt weird because this was her brother's shirt. She offered but maybe she regretted it?"

Katsuki looked thoughtful. "Maybe, you have a point."

Shoto gave a small nod before continuing to his room.

"I heard you hung out with Kaho over the weekend."

"We do most weekends."

Katsuki swallowed. "What is she like, outside of school?"

Shoto shrugged again. "She's the same as when she's here, I guess. If you don't mind, I'm going to bed."

"You probably know things about her that we don't."

Shoto stopped, hand readied on his door handle. "What do you mean?"

"She seems to trust you more than most of us."

Shoto swallowed nervously. "I dunno, maybe it's because we have a lot in common. With my dad being who he is and all that."

"Exactly, how can she trust you as much as she does?"

Shoto shot him a glare. "You're the one who urged us to talk."

Katsuki looked to the ground. "I didn't think you'd get along the way you do." He grumbled.

"You're jealous?"

Katsuki's eyes narrowed.

Shoto smirked a little. So that's how it is? He's jealous that I spend more time with her… but its me who thinks he's more suited for her. "Don't worry too much… I think that you hold a special place in that girl's heart. Maybe a bigger one than me."

Katsuki looked at him, confused.

"You're the one who has opened up this world to her for the first time since Tamaki died. You made her realise that she's not alone. You introduced her to us, you're the reason she wants to become a hero again. It's all you, Bakugo."

Katsuki felt his eyes sting. "You never see the way she looks at you."

Shoto sighed, finally opening his door and walking in.

Katsuki didn't wait for an invitation and followed, closing the door behind him. "Yes, I brought her back from the dead as it were, but she looks at you as if you were her lifeline. It's almost the same way she looks at Shinso but more… I dunno… the look she gives Shinso is of love she'd have for her brother. The look she gives you is the look she'd give to someone she can't live without."

"You don't see the smile on her face when you call or text her." Shoto spat, turning to face the explosion hero. "When you contact her, and she thinks nobody is watching, her whole face lights up. It's the cutest thing ever!"

Katsuki felt his cheeks heat up. "R-really?"

"Really."

Katsuki felt an uncontrollable grin creep across his face.

"So, don't doubt that you're precious to her." He sat at his desk.

Katsuki scratched the back of his neck. "If… she… if it turns out… that… she chooses you…"

Shoto looked at him.

"Be sure to make her happy. Because if she comes to me crying because of something you or your old man has done… you're dead." With that, Katsuki turned and left the room, slamming the door shut behind him.

Shoto stared at the door. Right back at you. He groaned and put his head on the desk. He pulled out his phone to check his messages and realised that Kahoko had left him one.

Are you alright? – Sano.

He bit his lip. Yeah, are you? Bakugo is worried about you. – Todoroki.

Kahoko was laying in bed, staring at the message Shoto had sent. Other than this cold, I'm fine. – Sano. She turned over and stared at the photo of her brother at her bedside. "What's wrong with me, Tama-chan?" She breathed.

Did I upset you somehow? – Todoroki.

She frowned. No, not at all. You never upset me. – Sano.

Shoto stared at the words. Then another message came through.

What had you worked up today? – Sano.

He felt his heart thump. I just had a lot on my mind, you don't need to worry about it. – Todoroki.

But I do worry. – Sano.

He sighed.

Is it because I asked you to stay last night? I didn't mean to make you feel weird or anything. – Sano.

Like I said last night, I was fine with it. I was more worried about you. The fact that you trust me, it makes me happy. – Todoroki. He moved to his bed and flopped back, thinking about what else to say. Would you let Bakugo stay if it were him? He paused, his thumb hovering over the send button. Is that a weird question? Would she think I'm being strange asking that?

Like I said, I do trust you. You're one of my best friends. Regardless if you're a guy, I have a way of figuring out who I can trust. I know you're a gentleman and wouldn't do anything to hurt me. – Sano.

He stared at the screen, then deleted the words he had written.

Are you going to the mall with us this weekend? We're gonna shop for stuff for the training camp. – Sano.

I wasn't invited. – Todoroki.

Well, I'm inviting you now. Will you come? – Sano.

Shoto smiled. She obviously doesn't want to talk about last night any further, maybe it's a good thing. That way I won't end up saying anything stupid.

Kahoko reached out and picked up the pudding that Katsuki had bought for her and began to eat, waiting for Shoto's reply. Maybe it's best not to worry. I'll never understand what boys are thinking. She sighed.

I'll come. Since you invited me. – Todoroki.

She grinned.

Sorry, if I seemed distant today. I really didn't mean to make you worry. – Todoroki.

It's alright. You're speaking to me now. – Sano.

Shoto looked at his screen-saver. I don't think I could go a day without talking to her.

Tama-chan's shirt… it really suits you. – Sano.

He felt heat rise to his cheeks. Really? Thanks for loaning it to me. I'll have it washed and give it back to you before the weekend. – Todoroki.

Nah. Keep it. I'd rather you have it. – Sano.

If you're sure, thank you. – Todoroki.

I think Tama-chan would think you look better in it too. I think he'd like you a lot. – Sano.

He felt his chest tighten a little. I wish I had met him. – Todoroki.

Me too. I wish he had met all of you. – Sano.

Shoto gave a nervous chuckle at the thought. I think if we had met him, he'd be on to my feelings by now. He got up. I need a drink. He looked at his phone. Are you well enough to come down and have a coffee with me in the Hero kitchen? – Todoroki.

Kahoko grinned at the message. Sure, be down in a couple minutes. – Sano. She brushed her hair back into a pony tail and checked her face. "I look like crap…" She whined to herself.

Shoto sat at the kitchen table, two mugs of steaming coffee next to him, waiting for Kahoko.

"Hey, Todoroki, what are you doing sitting alone?" Iida walked in and got some orange juice from the fridge.

"Uhh…"

"Sorry I took so long."

The boys looked to the door way to see Kahoko plod in.

"Oh! You must be the famous Kahoko Sano!" Iida announced. "Nice to meet you, I'm Tenya Iida!" He bowed his head.

She nodded. "I've heard a lot about you from Deku. It's nice to meet you too."

"I had heard that you're a bit unwell. Do you require any medicine?" He asked.

She shook her head. "Thanks, but I think I'm drugged up enough." She sat down across from Shoto.

He pushed one of the mugs towards her.

"Thank you." She cupped her hands around it.

Iida looked between the two. "Okay, this has been playing my mind for a while. Are you two a couple or something?"

The two both simultaneously blushed.

Kahoko shook her head.

"Where would you get that idea from?" Shoto asked.

"Well… you hang out a lot and you even know how she takes her coffee."

"That's because we're friends." He replied.

"Oh, sorry for my presumption. I think you're quite suited for each other anyway." Iida could feel the awkwardness in the air. "I'll leave you two to it. Good night." He bowed and went out.

Kahoko stared at her cup.

"Sano?"

She met his eyes. "What?"

"Sorry about Iida."

"Oh, it's quite alright. Believe it or not, I'm quite used to those questions. Usually involving me and Hitoshi though." She pulled down her scarf a little to take a sip of coffee. "Perfect!"

Shoto smiled a little, watching her.

She caught his gaze. "I know, I look a mess." She hid her face again.

He laughed.

"What?" She whined.

He calmed down a little to answer her question. "You never look a mess. You always look cute."

Her eyes widened a little, before her whole face glowed red. "Idiot." She pouted.

He shrugged. "I'm just being honest."

She rolled her eyes.

"So, who else is going to the mall with us?"

She hummed to herself. "From what I know; there's Hitoshi, Momo, Ochaco, Kyoka, Kacchan, Deku, Kirishima and… ahhh… Kaminari!" She added. "Damn, I keep forgetting his name." She sighed.

"That's a lot."

She nodded.

"I was wondering…"

She looked up. "Hmm?"

"If you're feeling better, do you want to come with me to see my mom after? I kinda wanna see her before we go away to camp, and she's been bugging me about bringing you again." He scratched the back of his neck.

She nodded. "Yeah, I'd love to."

He smiled. "Good. I'll let her know."

She finished her coffee and took the cup to the dishwasher. She looked to see Shoto staring into space. "Todoroki?"

He blinked and looked up to her. "Sorry."

"What are you thinking about?"

He ran his hand through his hair. "Just stuff."

"You said that your mind had been all over the place lately." She sat down and reached out, taking his hand in hers, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "I feel bad for off loading onto you all the time, so if you need to do the same… I'm here."

He looked down at their hands. Loving the warmth her touch gave him. "Why do you think that we get along the way we do?"

She raised a brow. "What do you mean?"

Shoto shook his head. "Nothing, it's just something Bakugo mentioned."

"Kacchan?"

"It doesn't matter…" He felt his stomach twist a little.

"I don't blame him for wondering." She mused.

He didn't look up, scared to see her expression.

"You already know how I feel about you. So, don't worry about what other people say." She assured. "I mean, you've already told me that you like me for me, and I feel the same."

He looked up and felt his heart melt.

Her eyes made him feel transparent, like she was seeing into the depths of his being.

"You're right, sorry."

"Don't be. I mean, it is strange isn't it? We met a couple weeks ago and now we talk every day." She gave a nervous giggle.

"It is…" He breathed.

"But I'm glad. You really are amazing."

He frowned. "Me?"

"Yeah, you've been my light. You've helped me so much, I'm sure that I'm just a burden to you." She felt her eyes sting a little.

"No… you're not at all…" He gently squeezed her hand back.

She sniffed a little. What am I doing? She glanced at her watch. "It's almost curfew." She pulled her hand away.

"Sano?"

"This stupid cold, it's turned me into an emotional idiot." She wiped her eyes. "Sorry." She stood up and made to leave.

"Hey…" He caught her hand. "Just so you know… helping you is one of my favourite things to do."

She met his dual coloured eyes. "But…"

"Silly." He smiled, he stepped up to her and put his arms around her, hugging her tight.

She heard his heartbeat resounding against his chest. She exhaled, feeling it melting away any insecurities that were building up.

"Even if you still think that you're a burden… I'm more than happy to carry you." He whispered into her hair.

She gently pulled away. "Sorry. I didn't mean to… be like that." She mumbled.

"It's alright. Your emotions go crazy when you have a cold, right?" He chuckled, he raised his hand to wipe away a stray tear. "You need to hurry up and get better."

She nodded and stepped back away from him. "Yeah… thanks for the coffee… and everything else." She bowed her head. She turned and walked out of the kitchen, feeling her heart going a mile a minute. I'm an idiot! She almost jogged back to her room.

Shoto made his way back to his own room. That girl is gonna drive me crazy. How can I stick to the fact that she's better off with Bakugo when she says things like that?! He closed the door behind him and flopped onto his bed. I know I should keep her at arm's length, but something always makes me want to hold her closer. He felt his phone buzz.

You really do suit that shirt. Good night. – Sano.

He grinned. I rest my case… He quickly tapped a message back. I think it might be a new favourite. Good night – Todoroki.

Kahoko smiled to herself and got into bed.