Throughout the entire summer, Izuku was always busy. He never told me why. Sometimes he was able to spend time with me, but usually, he would have to run short to meet up with someone or to do training. I tried to get Izuku to tell me who it was he was meeting up with, but he always said he was training for the UA entrance exam with a private trainer. He always had a wide, happy smile whenever he said that. It was nice to see him genuinely happy, but I missed hanging out with him. So, I decided to train for the UA entrance exam too. Couldn't do it with Izuku because he has that private tutoring and training and couldn't invite anyone, but he did say he was happy to see me working for it too.

Soon as summer ended and the third term started, I began noticing Midoriya seemed to have gotten significantly stronger over these couple of months. I also noticed Bakugo didn't seem to bother us as much too. Here and there he would only taunt Izuku for short periods of time or would push him and me to the side slamming us against a wall in the hallways. He's probably been busy focusing on the entrance exam too.

Then after some more months of training on my own, working on cardiovascular exercise and strength after school, I realized I might have to work on my quirk more if I was going to pass this entrance exam. But I didn't want my quirk to go out of control again. It terrified me. It's been years since that last happened but that still didn't mean it was a possibility. Even Izuku tried to push me to train my quirk more at a gym that allows quirk training, but the thought of losing control lingered in my mind. He did understand so he no longer bothered me about it.

I chose to stick to working hard on my current physical strength and stamina. Hopefully, that would be enough to get me to pass the exam. Though deep down I knew that would never be enough.

Soon it was the day right before the entrance exam. I felt anxious as 24 hours left to prepare didn't seem like enough. I was walking through the hallway to my next class, when someone abruptly pushed me into a classroom door, shoving me through the door into the empty classroom. I stumbled onto the ground, shutting my eyes by instinct. I could hear them close the doors, and even heard a small click meaning they have locked the doors. I was so confused about what had happened. I began picking myself up as I brought myself to a kneeling position.

I lifted my gaze to the figure who stood between me and the closed doors. The lights were dim, but I could easily identify the individual's spiky, ash-blonde hair and his sneering grin. I felt my stomach drop as I prepared myself for what Bakugo could possibly want.

"So... You and Deku have been training for the UA entrance exam?"

I didn't have time to answer before he interrupted me. He paced closer to me, his footsteps echoing through my head as I flinched from his movement. His smile slowly lowered into an angered frown as he edged closer to me.

"I already know you both are. You'll never make it if you don't start using your quirk! You'll end up deader than that nerd if you keep up this facade!"

I placed myself back onto my feet as I stepped back once. My fingers twitched as I felt myself waiting for the worse. Hopefully, a teacher will notice and barge in to interrupt our loitering.

"These stupid ass dreams of becoming pros have made you two lose your sense of reality! If you two want to keep waiting around looking pitiful and assume you'll just get through life based on hopes and dreams, then you are deeply wrong! You think you're so high and mighty, huh?!"

I brought my hands in front of me, shaking them in a quick gesture to disagree. I could feel nervous sweat drip down my face as I continuously backed up from Bakugo's leering figure that was getting closer and closer.

"No! No! I may not use my quirk for the exam but I-"

He then aggressively seized the collar of my shirt before he slammed me against the classroom wall. I was petrified. My legs and hands quivered as I struggled not to collapse from overwhelming anxiety. The back of my head hurt from the impact of the wood and cement.

"You are no better than Deku or any of those extras out there! You are pathetic to be afraid of your quirk! Being clouded by fear is not an excuse it is only a lame reason for being lazy! Admit it, you probably don't even have a quirk! You faked it when we were kids, and you knew you couldn't keep up your own game, so you hid it from everyone! Say it! Say it was all fake!"

I was stunned. He honestly thought I was quirkless. Had I been keeping it hidden for that long? Maybe everyone else thought I became quirkless too?

I stuttered in fear of how Bakugo would react to my words. I did have a quirk. I really did. But he was starting to believe I didn't. And I know he hates to be wrong even if he truly was.

"I… I do have, have a quirk. I, I just don't-"

"Lair!"

Suddenly the classroom door opened up revealing a dark silhouette. The figure's messy, shaggy hair could easily be identified.

Both Bakugo and I acknowledge the new presence as Bakugo let go of me and began walking up to our newest visitor.

"How the hell did you open up that door, Deku?!"

"Get the hell out, Kacchan."

His voice wasn't loud or elevated, but it did sound threatening. His green eyes almost glowed as his stare stayed direct at Bakugo. He had that triggering, angry look in his eyes again. I hated it. It made me feel uneasy.

Bakugo continued stomping over to Izuku, fumed by his sudden appearance.

"Listen here, twerp! I don't know what makes you think you have the guts to-"

The school bell then deafeningly silenced him as it echoed throughout the school. It was time for our last classes.

Bakugo huffed furiously as he walked past Izuku, slamming his shoulder into him as he finally left the room.

I felt myself lean against the wall, now feeling at ease, as I rubbed the palms of my hands against my face. I sighed heavily as I tried to recollect my thoughts while my body washed me with relief.

However, once I remembered the bell had rung, I swiftly stepped forward to race out of the classroom to hopefully make it to class on time, but I stopped to see Midoriya standing in front of me. He had a worrying frown as he leaned closer to me.

"Are you alright? If he hurt you again, I swear I'll-"

"No. I'm fine. Just scared me that's all. It's ok."

He startlingly grabbed onto the sides of my arms, holding me still as he edged his face closer to mine, examining me.

"But it's not ok. Are you sure he didn't hurt you again?"

I felt somewhat uncomfortable by his sudden touching, but I endured the discomfort and tried my best to calm him down and reassure him that I was fine. Even if I wasn't.

I tread backward to bring some space between us as I spoke to him hoping to dispel his sudden overprotectiveness.

"I'm alright. He didn't do anything but yell at me. Plus, we have to head to class we are already very late."

He nodded understanding. But I could still see he was vigilant and maybe even still irritated.

Suddenly he grabbed my wrist as he pulled us both out of the classroom. I yank my hand subtly to free it from Izuku's grasp, but his fingers bite into my wrist, not letting go. I got that uneasy feeling again. I quickly came to terms with not breaking free. If it kept him calm to not lose track of me, I'll endure it for him.

It was then finally the day of the entrance exam. I and Izuku walked there, both of us having butterflies in our stomachs. Once we reached the destination, we both looked up at UA's entrance. I was in awe. However, when I went to face Izuku I saw an almost completely different expression from what I expected. He had a more sinister expression. He looked like he was planning something. Odd reaction but I ignored it. Excusing it as just him being overly nervous and maybe excited.

We then both went inside. Heading to a big auditorium where everyone had to sit in for instruction and a layout of the exam. I sat next to Izuku once we found our seats. As we waited for the exam to start Bakugo then came around. He stayed quiet as he sat next to me. I could feel the tension between Izuku and Bakugo as I leaned back in my seat to bring myself away from their silent side-eye staring.

Soon after a teacher's voice boomed out across the auditorium as the lights darkened. On the stage in front of everyone the pro-hero: Present Mic walked onto the stage and began explaining how the entrance exam would work. Pretty simple, defeat as many robots as you can with the higher points, and you might win and get into UA. The problem was these things were huge. I might have to use my quirk, which just that thought sent a shiver down my spine. But also, how would Izuku pass this? I had a quirk, but he didn't. Was Bakugo, right? Could he even make it out alive?

Soon we were all sent to changing rooms and escorted to our areas. I said goodbye to Izuku as I raced over to my area. Sadly, UA had a rule that people from the same school couldn't be in the same area together, so I and Izuku were separated. But so was Bakugo so he couldn't fuck anything up for either of us.

Present Mic then gave us his last announcement as we waited before letting us go. Everyone in my area bolted into the city as the destruction of robots already started instantly. I ran through the place, dodging the falling debris of robots getting crushed and any nearby robot's attacks. I had to at least kill one robot. Even a single pointer would raise my courage.

I bit my lip as I tried to think of a plan. But it was hopeless. This test was for people who could use their quirks accordingly to the exam and I couldn't even muster a little bit of it without fearing that someone could get harmed.

Suddenly I stopped running as I turned around to look at everyone fighting off robots and gaining points. It was incredibly loud as the clanging of metal and other sounds created by quirks emitted throughout the battlefield. Time was running out. I had to think fast, having no points would lead to my downfall. Hopefully, Izuku was doing better than me.

I sighed in frustration as I tried to summon even some courage to do something. But my thoughts were interrupted by people nearby screaming and pointing over me. I turned around, confused about what everyone is so scared about, but I came to regret how slow I was moving.

There laid a giant 0-pointer behind me, charging at all of us. If I ran, I don't think I could make it. So before I could get crushed by it, I activated my quirk out of defense. I didn't want to do that, but I don't think I would want to be dead either.

A blue glow of energy exerted from my body as electric-like electricity wrapped around my trembling figure. I sprung up right underneath the bot as I jumped right through the almost indestructible thing. I popped out from the top of its head as it crumbled to the ground. However, as I fell to the ground, I instantly lost control as I bounced off the ground by an angle, landing against something else very hard. Possibly a building or another robot? I continued in this weighing course of bouncing off walls and such till my body finally started becoming too tired to continue this process. My quirk finally calmed down fully as I plummeted to the ground from a safe distance.

I groaned as I tried flipping myself onto my side to hopefully pick myself up. I had to stay awake for this. I couldn't show weakness after doing something like that. I pulled myself up onto my knees as I sat there, clutching my right arm. It was sore, and hopefully not broken though it hurt like hell.

Present Mic then yelled at everyone once more as the timer ran out. He told us we all did a good job and were instructed to stay where we were so that when Recovery Girl came around, she could easily find anyone who is injured.

Everyone stayed still beside a couple of kids who came up to me and asked me if I was ok. Then finally after 15-20 or so minutes, Recovery Girl came by our area.

I saw her walking around asking people if they were injured, however, the vast majority seemed almost unscathed to me. Felt a little jealous of that.

She then finally came up to me.

"Are you doing alright?

"Maybe? My arm is sore though."

"Reall? After all that bouncing around, I would've expected worse. Maybe you have a minor fracture?"

"...Oh, yeah. Sorry, I don't have a lot of control over my quirk."

"Well, you might want to try and work on gaining control in case you pass. Another examinee over in the last area had taken a beating too. Though your injuries aren't as bad as his."

She surprisingly kissed my forehead as she moved on to the next person. My sore, or possibly fractured, arm slowly eased out of its pain. I was also able to get onto my feet as I trailed behind the other fellow rivals as we all made our way back to the changing rooms.

Soon after I was able to head home, but I couldn't find Izuku anywhere. I tried asking some UA staff and that one kid with the glasses who lectured Izuku earlier in the auditorium as he seemed to be looking for him too, but no one knew where he was or didn't know him at all. So, I decided to head back home.

After a couple of days of waiting, I still hadn't seen or heard of Izuku at all. Maybe he got hurt and was recovering? Hopefully, he was doing fine. I knew he was still alive because once Izuku wouldn't answer my texts I texted Inko instead and she said he was alive and well and was just a little upset that he might've failed the entrance exam.

I was sitting at my desk looking over and proofreading my homework until my dad suddenly came into my room, showing me something in his hands. It was a letter, the UA entrance exam letter. I grabbed it and ushered him out of the room as he scoffed at my excitement. I ignored him as I turned off my lights, I knew I probably failed but might as well wish I made it. I sat back on my chair as I brought a lamp over to where I laid the letter. I opened the letter, putting the hologram on the desk in front of me. I turned it on and watched. On the projector, I could surprisingly see All Might babbling on about how he was now a UA teacher talking to the film crew who were off camera and how great I must've done, though I doubted that. Then he finally got to the points and results and began shortly explaining it. It felt like the longest minute till he finally started talking about my score.

"[Name] [Last Name], you scored a total of 62 villain points and 10 rescue points. With your immense speed, you were able to take down the gimmick along with a few other bots as you rebound off nearby buildings and other faux villains all while staying conscious to the end. Amazing job! You even saved a fellow examinee from being crushed by one of these bots having the judges give you the extra 10 rescue points. Your total points sum up to 72 points, putting you in 4th place."

I was shocked and filled with paralyzing joy. I leaned back in my chair as a small smile slowly crept up my face silently. I was almost numb and could barely move by how exciting this all felt. The most relieving thing that came from this was that I didn't hurt anyone, I even saved someone. On accident and unaware till now, but still, I did save someone from possibly getting hurt. I felt a little better about using my quirk because of that and was less ashamed of having embarrassed myself like that.

The hologram ended with All Might saying "Plus Ultra!" and I immediately grabbed my phone. I went to text Izuku, but then I noticed some missed notifications, most from Izuku. I remembered I silenced my phone during the UA entrance exams so nothing would distract me, and I was too anxious, and I would barely check my phone while I was waiting for the letter to arrive.

The top text was from Izuku. He told me to rush over to his place because he just got his letter. It was sent around a minute ago, so I hope I didn't miss anything. I texted him that I was coming over. I put my phone inside my pocket and grabbed a light coat, in case I would make it back home by dark.

I raced to his apartment swiftly, knocking sharply once I got there. Inko opened the door for me, and let me in. Inko seemed fidgety and slightly nervous as she responded to my question.

"Where's Izuku?"

"He's in his room, I think he already opened the letter just a second ago, but I'm sure you can surprise him."

I smiled and nodded at her. I then walked over to Izuku's room, being greeted by his All Might fanboy-filled room. I opened the door right before All Might was preparing to tell him if he got in or not. I walked in, closed the door behind me quietly, and began walking up to Izuku diligently. I stood next to him as he sat at his desk, both of us now looking at the projection.

"You're in. Come, Midoriya! This will be your hero academy!"

Then the hologram ended shortly after.

My eyes widened slightly as I felt a little dumbfounded by what I had heard. I wasn't expecting him to get in. Whatever he did to pass the exam didn't matter that much right now, I was just glad he made it in so I wouldn't have to deal with Bakugo alone.

I then looked over at Izuku, who was looking down at the hologram with a little grin, keeping his gaze directed at the little machinery. I was expecting him to cry and be more emotional. But he didn't seem excited, just happy. It felt a little bit unnerving and unexpected, but maybe he was just in as much shock as I was.

"Wow, Izuku. You made it in."

He then turned his chair to me, looking up at me. The small, unnerving smile switched to innocent looking once more as his eyes radiated a livelier aura.

"Did you get in?"

I nodded, with my eyes closed giving a cheerful and friendly smile. I was beyond happy that we both made it.

Midoriya got up from his chair and hugged me. I didn't even have time to wrap my hands around him as his arms squeezed me affectionately but tightly, locking me in his grasp.

Inko then startlingly slammed open the door, she had a mixture of a worried and excited expression on her face as she stumbled forward leaning against the doorway in desperation to know of our results.

"Did-Did you get in Izuku? What about you [Name]?"

"We both got in, Inko. We both are going to UA!"

She had tears in her eyes, she was that excited for her son. I wish my parents were the same for me, but then again, I still haven't told them.

Izuku let go of me as he paced over to his mother. Inko tried to hold in her tears for him as he spoke.

"Mom, are you happy I got into UA?"

"Yes! Yes! Of course, I am. I'm sorry for what I told you when you were younger, Izuku I'm so happy you stuck to your dreams, even if they seemed impossible."

They both then hugged each other too, but quickly let go. Inko continued to wipe off her tear-stained face as she walked out of the bedroom.

Inko heavily requested that I stayed for dinner, but I told her I had to head back home to tell my parents the great news. However, Inko still let me bring some containers of the extra food she made as a gift for being able to pass the exam as she told me to say she said "Hi" to my mom. I thanked her greatly before I squeezed her into a hug as a way to say my final goodbyes. I also brought Izuku into an embrace one last time. And as we broke away, I uttered one last farewell.

"See you at UA?"

"Yeah, see you there."

I had a big wide smile, but Izuku didn't. His smile seemed calmer and more dissociative. It almost seemed like he was excited about the wrong thing. I ignored it. He was probably still largely stunned and overjoyed from the acceptance to UA high and just hasn't been able to grasp it quite yet. Yeah… probably.

I then headed out and started my hike back home. I was right to bring a light coat because there was a small breeze of wind drifting through the city that night. I made sure to keep the small container of extra food close to me as I made my way through the city and town. Every minute or so a car or two would drive by, sending a chilling wave of cold wind my way.

I finally found my way to my street. I burst through the front door, thankful for the warm heat in the house. I put the extra containers of food away in the fridge. After doing that, I quickly created a sandwich for my dinner for the night. I finished and cleaned up.

I headed to my room right after. I did want to tell my dad about having passed the exam, but he was most likely locked up in his room again and he probably wouldn't care less. Plus, my mom was having a late shift tonight so I couldn't tell her either.

But I decided to cherish the idea of sharing it with the Midoriya family as I finished my homework and soon fell asleep in bed after.