"You'll do fine, Yaomomo. Just don't think about it as more than a meeting between two friends. Well, two friends who care about each other a lot."

Kyouka left those parting words to her best friend before she made her way to Shouto's dorm. Her tone seemed like she was in a rush, however. Like she wanted to be there for her best friend, but she was preoccupied with something personal. Maybe she needed to study? Or maybe it's Denki? Maybe Denki's coming over to study? It's hard to say.

Regardless, that last statement her best friend made lingered in her mind as she walked down the hallway towards Shouto's room. Even now, as she sets her eyes on Shouto, who's happily feasting on her dish, she couldn't shake of this feeling that what she's doing is something unordinary.

"Maybe if I send one text it would ease my mind."

Ever since they've become close, Momo has always relied on Kyouka to be her support system. They wouldn't hesitate to call or text each other, since both are willing to take the time to help one another. However, Momo's instincts were telling her something else.

"Don't think of it too much. Live for the moment and enjoy it."

Beside that, if her Kyouka was really spending time with Denki, she didn't want to spoil their time together. Momo heeds her best friend's advice, takes a deep breath, and tries to calm herself down, but as many teenagers find out eventually this is not an easy task.

"Trying to relax? Such a paradoxical statement."

Perhaps her breathing was a little too loud, because as soon as took her breath, the slurping sound coming from Shouto's end of the table ceased. Shouto sets his bowl down and checks on his guest.

"I'm so sorry, Yaoyorozu. I haven't been really giving much attention since we started eating."

"Oh, don't worry about me. I just have something on my mind is all." She waves her hand to her friend, assuring him that she's alright. Shouto didn't find this answer acceptable.

"Yaoyorozu."

"Yes, Todoroki-san?"

"I really want to thank you for all you did today."

"Oh, I didn't do everything. Midoriya-san and Iida-san helped me out plenty today."

"I'm also really sorry for putting you through everything. I'll personally apologize to all our teachers for having you miss class."

"Don't even worry about that." Momo wiggles her finger at Shouto. "We really didn't miss much today. Midnight-sensei didn't assign any homework after class, and All Might-sensei said as long as you show up to class next time you have nothing to worry about."

"He's pretty lax when it comes to class attendance, isn't he?"

"Well, when it comes it comes to teaching, All Might-sensei isn't the best to be quite honest."

"Guess being the greatest hero, can only make you a decent teacher."

"Todoroki-san, I didn't know you were capable of humor." Momo chuckles at him.

"Unfortunately, you're third person that I made a joke to. Midoriya and Iida beat you to it."

"Darn, but I am the first girl, right?"

Shouto's face shot pink for a second. "It's over." He takes his napkin and waves it the air admitting defeat.

"I had no idea the mighty Shouto had a weakness?"

"Everyone has a weakness."

"Guess I'll bring a cat with me next time."

"Don't do that, Yaoyorozu. I just might quit being a hero."

"We can't have that, now can we?"

"Certainly not! I'm still looking forward to working together as pros. Maybe, afterwards then you can consider."

Momo lets out a laugh, and Shouto gives a smile. Something only a few people have seen.

"Well let's toast to that then, Todoroki-san?"

"It's a date."

The two clink their glasses together and guzzle down their milk. The soup is tasty, but as a precaution, Momo brought a bottle of milk with her just in case.

For a moment, the two were enjoying their time together. As they were eating, however, they soon realized the last words that Shouto uttered out before they made their pact.

"Date."

"Date, huh?"

The two look at each other in shock. Momo covers her blushing face with her hands, while Shouto pushes himself out of the table and gets up. He then bows close to Momo, apologizing for making her flustered.

"I'm so sorry! I didn't really think my words through!"

Momo crawls out of her seat and approaches Shouto.

"It's alright! Please, calm down, Todoroki-san! This is so out of character."

"But so cute!"

"Well it's not like that would be a bad thing." Momo looks a Shouto, who's still bowing down. At this point, it's safe to assume he's hiding his red face.

"I mean you're a very nice person, and I do like spending time with you. Especially with what happened today. I couldn't imagine how much trouble you put yourself through just to make me feel better." In all the times they've spent together, Momo has never seen Shouto this vulnerable.

Momo sits in front of Shouto and pets his head. Combing her hand through his red and white hair, she never realized how silky smooth his strands were. The same could be said on Shouto's end. He's seen Creati transmute many things from her hand but he never expected it to be so soft to the touch. He didn't want to tell her, but he really enjoys her warm hand caressing his hair. He never expected this type of physical comfort from anyone other than his mother and sister, let alone his classmate.

"I never realized it myself, but I really do care about you, Todoroki-san. I've always admired you as a person, but ever since we started spending more time together, there's always something new to learn from you. And because of that, I can't but feel when you're with me."

Shouto stayed in place as Momo stroked his head. In truth, Shouto wanted to get up from where he was bowing, but the sight of Momo's body so close to his is enough to make the teenage boy nervous. How could he possibly tell her why he's staying in this position without sounding slightly perverted? Or maybe he's just overthinking things. When it comes to the person he likes—or loves, he's not so sure, it's too soon to say, such a usual trait in an adolescent boy—his calm demeanor, his loneliness, his invulnerability, and his anxieties all cease to exist momentarily. For a good while, she kept petting him until Shouto legs couldn't stand being folded for so long. Momo apologizes as Shouto takes his numbed legs back to his seat. Afterwards, they spent the rest of the time talking about whatever what was on their mind: school, training sessions, their issues, their friends, their future. The topic didn't matter. They found comfort with each other's presence.

The hours passed, and the two realized that the sky is now jet black. The only sources of light is the moon shining brightly with smalls specks of light keeping it company. Momo came over when the sun was barely setting, so the night sky came as a surprise to them. Shouto checks his clock for the time.

"It's midnight."

Momo looks at the pot of soup. They barely ate half of what she cooked. By this time, the soba noodles look fatter from soaking a good amount of the stock it sat in. Bits of fat layered on the surface. The soup had grown cold, and it looks like they spent the majority of their time talking and just enjoying each other's company.

"I should probably let you go to bed now." Momo turns away to hide her blushing face. "It was nice spending the day with you." She gets up and walks towards the door, ready to put her shoes on. She didn't want the night to end, but she wanted Shouto to get some rest.

"Perhaps you'd like to have a midnight snack with me." Holding the pot in his hands, Momo can feel heat radiating from inside. She opens the pot to find her soup steaming hot, with the stock looking as vibrant as when she first brought it. "It's not like we have class tomorrow."

Momo checks her phone and looks at the date. It's Saturday.

"I had no idea your left side can be useful in the kitchen?" She puts her phone away as she turns her gaze back to Shouto.

"What can I say? Perhaps your intelligence may have rubbed off on me."

The two sit back down, to enjoy more of each other's company. Momo eventually made it back to her room. The time she went back, however, she couldn't say.

I've been watching a lot of Rick and Morty lately. Try to spot the reference. I apologize for not posting for a while. Work has me on duty for six days a week, and I go to the gym afterwards, plus I edit videos weekly for my youtube channel. So that leaves with very little time to work on this. However, I just had my day off so I decided to work on a chapter. Not sure when will this story end, but it's coming.