Kahoko lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling, her insides in knots. Her phone pinged with a message.

Can we talk? I'm outside of your cabin. - Kacchan.

She exhaled through her nose to calm her nerves. She carefully slid her balcony door open, as to not alert the others and looked around. She soon spotted messy blonde hair waiting next to a tree. She hopped over the railing and walked over.

Katsuki sighed with relief. "You came." He said in a quiet voice.

"Yeah. What is it?" She asked, her eyes darting around, hoping they weren't going to get caught outside after curfew.

"Come with me?" He held out his hand.

She hesitated before taking it.

He led her through the trees.

It felt as though they were walking for hours, tension filled the air.

Kahoko noticed the difference between Katsuki's and Shoto's hands. Where Shoto's were soft and either cool or extremely warm, depending on which one she held, Katsuki's were slightly sweaty due to his quirk and felt a little rough. But they were both equally secure and designed to protect.

Katsuki glanced at her. "Don't worry. I won't hurt you again." He said.

She blinked and met his crimson eyes. "I know you won't." She said in a small voice.

"We're almost there." He muttered, he helped steady her as she climbed over a fallen tree.

When they came to a clearing, the sight amazed Kahoko.

"Whoa..."

The clearing was a field of grass, full of colourful flowers, but that's not what awed Kahoko. Fire flies danced around the sky, leaving trails of golden lights.

She looked around.

Katsuki smiled. "Thought you'd like it." He let go of her hand and picked up a flower, holding it out to her.

"It's beautiful..." She breathed, taking it all in. "Thank you for showing me this." She sat down on the grass and stared.

He sat down beside her. "Nothing can out match you."

Her smile faltered.

"I know... that what I did last night has really gotten to you. I understand why you've been distancing yourself with people today. Especially Todoroki." He added.

She stared at the purple flower in her hand. "Kacchan... I..." Her voice broke.

"Hey! Don't be upset..." He brushed a tear from her cheek. "I get it. I was a jerk about it last night, but I really do get it."

She swallowed. "You... opened up this world for me. When I was lost and really lonely, you found me and gave me a chance to open up again. I will always be thankful for that."

Katsuki stayed quiet.

"You are very special to me. But... I..."

"Todoroki is the one who holds the key... to your broken heart." He stated.

She sighed. "If I tell you something... promise me that you'll always be my friend. I can't lose you."

"Anything."

"I think that... although I didn't realise it until recently... I think that I have always... had feelings... for Sho-chan." She added in a small voice. "Even before we officially met, I was drawn to him."

Katsuki's eyes widened. "How?"

She shrugged. "When I watched him fight Deku in the sports festival... I dunno... something about him..." She swallowed. "He seemed to be... just like me... his heart seemed broken and he was hiding what he truly felt. Then he unleashed all of those emotions when Deku got through to him."

He thought for a moment. For some reason... I understand.

"You're amazing, you really are," She looked and met his gaze. "You are truly one of my most precious friends."

He put his arm around her and pulled her into a hug. "You changed me for the better..." He exhaled. "But you've also changed him, and I believe he's a lucky bastard to have gained your interest." He stood up. "If he messes up though, I'll send him flying all the way across Japan."

She giggled and stood too. "Thank you, Kacchan." She smiled and they walked the way they had came.

They got to the edge of the woods where they had met.

Katsuki rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "So... are we good?"

"Of course." She put her arms around his middle and hugged him. "I never meant to hurt you."

He didn't hesitate putting his arms around her, holding her tight. "Don't worry. I'll heal. I'm just grateful I didn't mess up what we have."

"You could never do that." She pulled away. "Goodnight, Kacchan." She smiled and headed back to her cabin.

"Goodnight, Kaho." He headed back to his.

Shoto was sat against the wall, beside his balcony doors, his head in his hands. Were they...? He heard her balcony door close. What were they doing... in the woods... in the middle of the night? All sorts of thoughts ran through his mind.

Kahoko sighed and went to get a drink of hot cocoa.

Shoto heard her door open and close, then the sound of her padding down to the kitchen. He rubbed his face. I need to know... He got up off the floor and went to see her.

Kahoko was busying herself with a pan of milk on the stove, adding cocoa powder that she had brought from home and chocolate chips, she stirred it, waiting for it all to melt. Her ears picked up breathing. "Want some?" She asked.

Shoto froze. "Um... yeah, I guess so." He leaned against the counter.

"Can't sleep?"

"You could say that." He felt a lump in his throat. "So... where did you go?"

She blinked and looked around to meet his gaze. "What?"

"You went out."

"Oh, umm..." She blushed and turned her attention back to the cocoa. "I needed to get some air, so I went for a walk."

Shoto gritted his teeth. "I thought you trusted me more than this."

She took the pan off the heat and poured the contents into two mugs. She turned off the hob and held out a mug to him. "I do trust you."

"Then... why is it difficult for you to tell me that you were with Bakugo?"

She frowned. "Yes, I was." He saw us? When? Did he follow us? "Didn't think it was important to say."

He stared at the contents of his mug. The aroma reminded him of when he first stayed at her house, when she was too frightened to be alone. That really wasn't too long ago, was it.

"He wanted to talk to me." She took a sip of her own. "C'mon." She lead the way to the living room. She could hear the other's sleeping. She sat down on the couch and curled her legs underneath her.

He sat beside her. "Can I ask... what he wanted to talk about?"

"He was afraid that he'd upset me last night."

He blinked. "How could he?" Is she finally going to tell me what has made her so on edge today?!

She inhaled. "He kissed me."

Shoto nearly dropped his mug. "Okay?" He tried not to act phased to the notion, but his insides were boiling.

"He confessed that he likes me, more than a friend should..." She felt her hands shake. What have I done? I really shouldn't be telling him this.

He looked down, gripping his cup. "Did you... confess too?"

She frowned. "What?"

"Well, you like him, don't you?" His hands shook. I'd rather know than keep holding on to something I know I can't have.

She shook her head. "No, I didn't."

He looked up to see her gripping her scarf. "Kaho... hey?"

"I hurt him, Sho-chan." She whispered. "And now... you're mad at me..."

"No!" He put down his cup and took hers too. "I'm not! I mean... I was upset because you didn't seem to trust me..." He took her hands in his. Damn it! I made her cry again! Why can't I just keep my own emotions in check?

She sniffed. "I just... didn't know how to say it."

"Hey..." He raised a hand and brushed her hair from her face. "He... he cares about you, I doubt he'd drop you as a friend because of that." She rejected him?!

She smiled a little. "I guess. Sorry."

"Don't apologise to me. Its my fault for assuming things." He felt guilt take over. He moved and pulled her into his chest, so her head laid against it. "I'm sorry... for acting like a jerk."

She relaxed in his embrace. It was comfortable and secure.

He sighed and got comfortable as he felt her body relax. Her coconut scented hair tickled his chin. He smiled softly. She... doesn't have feelings for Bakugo... He felt a little guilty towards the explosion hero for feeling so much relief.

"Thank you for listening, Sho-chan." She whispered.

He squeezed her shoulder.

She soon heard his heart beat slow into a steady rhythm and his breathing deepened. She pulled away gently to look at his face. He's sleeping. She smiled. His face... he looks so innocent when he sleeps. She leaned up, closer to his face. If he's asleep... it won't hurt... right? She inched closer. "It's you who's mended my broken heart..." She breathed.

Shoto felt warm air against his face, the smell of cocoa overcame him, he could almost taste it. He opened his eyes to see Kahoko inches away from his face. What?! He stared as their gaze locked.

Kahoko's eyes widened, like a deer caught in headlights. Damn! She pulled away, quickly standing up. "Should maybe call it a night." She looked away, feeling her cheeks burn.

Shoto stared up at her, his heart pounding. Was she...?! He cleared his throat. "Yeah, sorry about that." He stood too and went to retrieve the mugs.

Kahoko had the same thought too, and they bumped heads. "Sorry!" She whined.

He smiled. "Don't worry." He reached out and rubbed her head where they had collided.

She moved away from his touch and grabbed the mugs. "I'll put these in the kitchen." She moved around him.

He stared after her, touching his lips. Nah! It can't be... He followed her to the sleeping quarters. "Goodnight." He said.

She looked around and flashed a smile. "Goodnight." She walked in and closed the door behind her. I'm an idiot!