AN: Hey everyone!
So glad you decided to give this story a try. This is my first one so hope you like it. I decided to write a story about this ship since I really like the potential it has, and fingers crossed hopefully something like this will happen. If not, well we can dream right? Also, an FYI major manga spoiler here so if you haven't caught up please don't continue because this takes place during their 2nd year. Also, all the Characters aren't mine as you may know. So, hope you enjoy!
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"Welcome to UA High,
the prestigious school
that's turned out
some of the world's greatest heroes.
I'm running toward
My dream in these halls.
Learning to overcome
Obstacles and save people
With a smile on my face- "
"Yeah, yeah Deku we all know this stuff"
"Uraraka?! What are you doing here?"
"Helping of course! But how about I tell them a different story…MY Story.
Hi, I'm Ochako Uraraka and this is the story of my life at one of the greatest schools in the world…UA High and our journey on how we became the greatest heroes in the world!"
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Chapter 1
First day back
Darkness. That's all there was. She looked left, right, up, and down but couldn't see anything while she just kept falling and falling into the dark abyss. She frantically tried to reach for anything…. anything at all but to no avail. She called out for help hoping someone was there, until she felt the tears start to fall. Suddenly she saw him. Standing with his arms stretched out towards her with that big boyish grin she was so fond of.
"Deku?"
Just as fast as he appeared his face changed to that of disappointment.
"Deku what is going on?! Please help me!"
Out of nowhere the rest of her classmates appeared one by one behind him all with the same frown, but no one wanted to help. She kept crying out for help, trying to reach out for any of them as she just kept falling. "Wait!" They turned their back on her as they slowly started to laugh and walk away. "NO!"
Beep Beep beep
"Ahhh!" Uraraka woke up startled, shaking and sweating profusely. Looking around frantically having to remember where she was. "Oh no…not again" she groaned as she looked down at her bed. "Release!" She fell back onto her mattress shaking her head.
"What a great way to start of the new school year huh Ochako?" she flipped over laying on her back just staring at the ceiling a little while longer. "Why do I keep having this dream?" She knew that with everything the previous year that her and all her classmates had gone through something hard and no one really wanted to talk about it. Some had accepted the help the school offered to meet with the new school therapist to help them through the whole ordeal. "…maybe I should too?"
Knock knock knock
"Ochako are you up yet?! Come on we don't have all day!" Uraraka groaned once more before glancing at the clock. "Oh no! No no no no". She sputtered as she jumped of the bed just as Mina walks in.
"How did I know that my bestie would need my assistance first thing in the morning hmmm?" Mina smirks while handing Uraraka everything she needs without a word.
"Thank you! You're my savior!"
"Yea yea everyone loves me, now let's go before we're late!" Mina grabs Uraraka by the arm and leads her out the door.
"I can't believe I did this again and on the first day of school! Mr. Aisawa is gonna kill us if we are late, I am so sorry Mina!" She yells as they both sprint towards the homeroom.
"Oh no worries girl it's not like it's the first time" Mina laughs. Just as they are about to reach their homeroom Uraraka suddenly crashes against the wall face first.
"Ouch!" While rubbing her nose Mina crashes behind her not noticing Uraraka had stopped making both girls fall over.
"Ouch! Ochako what gives?"
While both girls are on the floor rubbing their heads, they look up to see none other than Shinso aka the human wall. "Shinso? What are you doing here" Uraraka tilts her head to the side while he just smirks.
"You're looking at your newest classmate for 2-A. Here let me help you guys up"
Uraraka smiles up at him as they accept his help. Suddenly the big doors slide open to reveal their teacher.
"Uraraka, Ashido you're both late! Care to explain?"
"We're sorry Mr. Aisawa" they say as both bow their heads.
"It was my fault Mr. Aisawa" Shinso says as he scratches the back of his neck. "I kinda got lost on my way here and ran into them asking them for help. So, it's my fault they are late otherwise they would have been here on time". Both Uraraka and Mina's eyes widen in shock while staring at Shinso. 'Is he nuts!'
"Mr. Aisawa…" Uraraka starts but was immediately pushed side to side by both Mina and Shinso like a pin ball.
"Alright if that's in fact what happened I'll let it slide this time. Girls go take your seats."
"Yes Mr. Aisawa." They both hurriedly walk off to their seats from the previous year.
"Now that we can finally get started, I don't think I need to introduce the newest member to class 2-A Hitoshi Shinso since you're all already familiar with him. He however will take Aoyamas seat in this course so please welcome him."
Everyone cheered and smiled at Shinso welcoming him into the group. But as Uraraka looked around the room everyone had that same look on their faces. Having to remember the betrayal of one of their previous classmates…it never goes away.
As the day dragged on, she tried to focus and stay awake during class making sure she gave it her all, but it started getting a little difficult. While trying to wake herself up she started feeling a pair of eyes on her. Glancing up she looked around the classroom, seeing a pair of purple eyes staring at her. She smiled at him and waved. 'Why is he staring at me?'
Averting her eyes once more to the board, she caught sight of a pair of soft red eyes staring at her. 'Bakugo?' As she starts looking in his direction, he averts his eyes and instead starts glaring at Shinso. 'Hmm that's strange.'
Before she can think anymore about it the lunch bell rings. "Oh, my gods thank you I needed this" she yawns while standing up
"The class wasn't that boring" Deku chuckles while standing in front of her.
"Oh, I know it's just I haven't been getting the best sleep lately" she waves off while rubbing her neck.
"I know what you mean…" Deku replies while looking down. Of course, he would understand. After all he had the most burden and responsibility to shoulder than anyone else. 'With everything that he must have gone through I really wish he would talk with someone about what happened and that he never has to feel alone. Because who will save the heroes when they are the once that need saving right?'
As Uraraka starts walking to the cafeteria with Tsu, Deku, and Iida start talking about their plans for the year.
"I am so excited to see what this year will be like" Uraraka beamed while pumping her fist in the air.
"I agree with you Uraraka" Deku smiled at her. A few months ago, that smile would have melted her on the spot and have her blushing profusely but now…
"Move it you damn nerd you're in the way!" Bakugo shouts while shoving Deku aside and walking past her.
"Hey that's rude!" she pouts. Bakugo stops to glance over his shoulder then starts walking again.
"Some things never change around here ribbit" Tsu tilts her head in Bakugos direction.
"It's ok Tsu kacchan has really mellowed out compared to how it was before." Deku said while looking at his childhood friend fondly.
"Midoriya is right Bakugo has calmed down a bit compared to first year. Which is good, we should all strive to become the best we can be!" Iida yells as he moves his arms up and down.
"That doesn't give him the excuse to still be rude to everyone!" Uraraka furrows her eyebrows. 'I wonder what his problem is now… '
After what happened with Shigaraki, All for one and the liberation army none of them have really been the same. Even Bakugo. She could only imagine what he must've experience being hurt multiple times even to the point of death. When she first heard of what happened to him…how it was possible that he wouldn't make it out alive something in her just wanted to yell, let it all out with this shooting pain in her chest that she just didn't know how to explain it. Afterwards when it was all over with…and all the countless destruction and death that seemed never ending everyone tried to go back to their daily routines trying to continue on with life…but how was that even possible having to experience all this at such a young age.
Uraraka was determined to become better in every aspect of her life. Like they say to go 'plus ultra'. It never mattered to her about having to be the number 1 hero especially now that there was no more ranking to judge which hero was better than the other, she didn't care about the money anymore like in her first year, she just wanted to be the best she can be, help those who needed saving and it didn't matter who they were because she believed there could be good in everyone.
She needed to be better. Heck, she had to be better. She was tired of feeling like the victim, tired of depending on her friends, tired of thinking about what her classmates would do in any given situation and most of all tired of feeling left behind.
"It's ok Uraraka, really" Deku shook her out of her thoughts and placed his hand on her shoulder reassuringly.
"I know Deku, but someone needs to smack some sense into that big head of his" She crossed her arms and pouted while turning to see Bakugo grabbing his food and heading to his table followed by his Kirishima and Kaminari who seemed to be talking about something which apparently irritated the blond.
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"I'm telling you; I knew that Shinso was gonna make it to the hero course! You saw how great he was during our class A vs class B fights. It was a given!" Kaminari points out while proudly holding his hands behind his head. "And I'm glad he's in our class".
"I agree Kaminari and the manliest thing we can do is welcome him and show him the ropes! Don't you agree Bakugo?" Everyone stops eating while staring at the grouchy blond. "Bakugo?" Kirishima raises his eyebrow.
"Tch, I don't know why they even let that damn extra in here in the first place. He can fuck off for all I care"
"oh come on Bakubro he's not that bad!' Sero pipes in after setting his tray down along with Mina. "He's a pretty friendly guy once you start talking to him. I mean look! Uraraka seems to take a liking to him". Sero points to the other side of the cafeteria. Everyone starts looking in that direction Bakugo along with them.
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"Thanks again for what you did this morning Shinso we really appreciate it". She smiles warmly at him.
"It's no problem Uraraka really" He smiles rubbing his neck.
"Well how are you liking your first day in the hero course?"
"It's great really, I'm kinda actually excited to start the training since I feel so far behind all of you. But everyone seems pretty nice- "
"Fuck off you damn tape face and stop fuckin calling me that!" They turn their face to watch a furious Bakugo yelling with what seems like steam coming out of his ears.
"Well almost everyone…" Shinso finishes while staring at the seething blond.
"Don't worry Shinso, Bakugo is really not that bad. You'll get used to him". Uraraka can't help but giggle.
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As the lunch bells rings signaling the end of their lunch period Uraraka makes her way to dump her tray.
"Oh, hey Uraraka I wanted to ask something…" Purple eyes meet her brown ones.
"Shinso whats up? she asks, tilting her head to the side.
Tap Tap Tap
"Well since I'm new to class and all, Mr. Aisawa thought that it would be a good idea to ask one of my classmates for help to catch me up on all the things I am already falling behind on if that's ok?"
Tap Tap Tap Tap
"Oh, sure thing I don't mind Shinso!" Uraraka smiles up at him.
Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap
"Great thanks I really appreciate it and hope I'm not a burden or anything."
"Not at all don't worry about it. Let me just- "
"Tch, are you fuckin love birds done talking or are you gonna stand here all damn day?!" Bakugo growls out glaring menacingly at a pair of purple eyes.
"Oh, sorry about that Bakugo we didn't mean to be in your way" Uraraka says sheepishly while scratching her head.
Bakugo clicks his tongue and pushes past them to dump his tray. He turns around and makes his way to the halls but not before bumping shoulders with Shinso.
"What the hell's his problem?" Shinso asked.
Uraraka just furrowing her brows. "I have no idea…" Uraraka tilts her head staring at Bakugos retreating form with a finger to her chin. "Um hey I'll catch up with you in class ok Shinso?!" She yells back as she starts jogging away.
"O-Ok see ya!"
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"I can't fuckin believe this shit! First day of school and I already have a fuckin bitch of a headache!" He growls out while rubbing his forehead in irritation while stomping down the hall. Anyone who knew better would know to leave him the hell alone right now.
"Bakugo! Bakugo wait!"
Everyone but her apparently. He could practically hear her light happy jog a mile away, probably wearing that happy goofy smile she puts on. Bakugo started walking a tad bit faster hoping she would get the hint that he didn't want to be disturbed at the moment scowling.
"Bakugo!" He feels someone tug on his arm.
"FUCKIN WHAT?!" he shouts as he yanks his arm free glaring daggers at her.
"I-I…. w-was wondering…" Uraraka tries to steady her breathing since she had to run a little to catch up. So obviously Bakugo can't stop the smirk trying to form on his lips.
"Having a hard time there are ya short stuff? Spit it out already!" Uraraka stiffens trying to show she was determined to talk to him.
"Well, if you would have stopped or slowed down when I called you, I wouldn't have to chase after you!" She glared back.
"Not my fuckin fault you can't keep up with them short legs of yours, it's even a wonder you've made it this far" He spat back. She took a deep breath reminding herself who it was she was talking to and that she wouldn't let Bakugo intimate her…not even if he looked this scary…nope not even a bit…. No.
"Oi!" He flicks her on her forehead.
'EEP!" She couldn't help the little squeak that escaped her.
"I don't have all damn day! What the hell you want already?!"
"I just wanted to know whats going on with you?"
"HAH?!" WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GOING ON ABOUT?!" he yells.
"I just mean that you've been grumpier than usual today and I was just wanting to know if everything was alright?" She asks while fidgeting with her hands. It was always hard trying to figure out how to approach him about any subject especially when it came to any kind of emotions. Bakugo was a boy who only knew how to express anger, which is great in the battlefield given what his quirk is but when it comes to other feelings and emotion, she had no idea.
He just scoffed, turned his back towards her and started to walk off stuffing his hands in his pockets.
"There is nothing wrong with me so just fuck off!"
"Then why have you been so rude to Shinso? He hasn't done anything to you. And why have you been glaring at me during class? Have I done something to upset you?"
Bakugo stopped walking. He hated to admit it, but Round-Face was one of the least annoying people in his class that he could at least tolerate to some degree. After their first-year sports festival she had proven to him that she was more than capable of handling herself in any given situation. The fact that everyone considered her to be 'frail' never even crossed his mind. Sure, he knew who she was 'the infinity girl', there was no way he wouldn't have noticed her on the first day that year I mean he wasn't blind…she was cute…but he didn't have time for that. None of them did. They were in this school for a reason and had to stay focused.
Sure, he had a few girls in middle school eyeing him especially after they found out his acceptance to UA but he never had time for that. He was gonna be the number one hero no matter what. Nothing was going to stand in his way.
After enrolling in UA and witnessing how strong his classmates are and everything that followed with all for one it made him think more about what life has to offer, especially when he didn't know if he was going to make it. He started to think about his parents, dare he say his 'friends' including Deku and everything he still has yet to live for. 'Frail'….no he never thought of her as anything like that. I
t was known that he never referred to anyone by their name since he believed it was just a waste of time, but after the festival he made sure to remember her name. But if she kept annoying him anymore today he was gonna let her have it.
"No". He started calmly and started walking, not wanting to get any angrier.
"O-Ok, then are you going to try and be nice to him or at least apologize? After all he is new to our class, and we should try our hardest to welcome him into the group!" Uraraka smiles at him pumping her fist in the air. 'Ok that did it!'
"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU GOING ON ABOUT?! ME play NICE? WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOURE TALKING TO ROUND-FACE?!" Bakugo shouts stomping back towards her fist clenched at his sides.
Uraraka panics seeing the angry boy marching towards her with sparks lighting up his hands. Now is the time she really wished she had Kirishimas hardening quirk. Before she knows it Bakugo is towering over her staring menacingly at her wide brown eyes.
"Bakugo…." She starts. Tightening her fists to her sides while also not trying to show them shaking.
"DO YOU WANNA DIE RIGHT NOW ROUND-FACE IS THAT WAS YOURE SAYNG?!"
"Bakugo I only meant- "
"I know what the fuck you 'meant' cheeks!" He lowers himself so that way he can glare at her face.
"I don't play 'nice' with anyone got that!? Especially with some damn extra! You wanna be on my damn shit list fine that can be arranged but don't you fuckin ever EVER try to tell me what to fuckin do you understand?! Beside, I think you've already welcomed him for the whole class." He snarls standing up looking to the side.
"What does that mean?" Uraraka blinks repeatedly, tilting her head to the side looking confused. She had seen Bakugo angry before but never towards her, that caught her off guard.
"SERIOUSLY?!" he yells at her 'is she serious right now or just stupid?'
"Hey guys! What's going on? We heard some yelling and figured it was Bakugo" Kirishima interrupts while placing his hand on the angry blonds shoulder moving him away from Uraraka.
"Yeah chako is everything alright?" Mina asks, staring from Uraraka to Bakugo and back.
"I-I'm not sure…" Uraraka says still not sure what happened furrowing her brows.
"Everything is just fuckin peachy Racoon Eyes nothing wrong here. Just setting pink cheeks here straight on where her place is". Bakugo says while starring straight at Uraraka.
Uraraka had no idea what set Bakugo off this time. All she was doing was just trying to get along with everyone. If she knew what it was that got them to this point where he was angry she would have apologize,but after what he just said she just glared at him. 'How dare he! 'Rather than poking the bear even more she decides to take the high road and just smiles at her friends while glaring at Bakugo.
"It's nothing guys, everything's fine". She assures.
Mina and Kirishima just glance at each other and nod. "Ok Ochako lets head to class we wouldn't wanna be late 2 times in one day!" she pulls Uraraka along by the arm while waving at the boys.
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"Ok man, what happened?" Kirishima folds his arms across his shoulder eyebrows raised waiting for his buddy to fill him in.
"Nothing fucking happened." Bakugo mumbles while stuffing his hands in his pockets and heading to class.
"Oh come on man! When we got here it looked like a sports festival rematch was about to go down! Give me something." Kirishima glances at the blond while walking with him.
"I don't fuckin know what it is you wanna hear. I've had this damn migraine all damn day and nothing I've done is helping! And then out of all fucking days pink cheeks decides to come and annoy the shit out of me!"
"What did she say to annoy you?"
"What the fuck is it with everyone today with all these shitty questions?!"
"Nothing man I just find it hard to believe that she would go out of her way to purposely annoy you". Kirishima shrugs his shoulders. "Uraraka is one of the nicest people in this school".
"Tch. She basically asked why I wasn't being friendly to Shinso and give him the 'Deku welcome'."
"The 'Deku welcome'?" Kirishima raises one brow.
"Yeah, being so friendly to him, showing him around and always hanging around each other the way she does with that damn nerd…its fucking disgusting."
Kirishima can't help but let out a laugh. "Oh, come on Bakubro lets finish out the day strong and try to get along yeah?"
Bakugo lets out a loud scoff and sits down in his seat letting his feet rest on his desk. "Whatever."