-Momo-

She walked out of the house a smile on her face and the taste of Izuku on her lips. She went to school in the blissful daze. Classes breezed by, she wanted to see him. But she knew he had to work both jobs, she understood his situation. She was not in a spot to tell him that she would take care of him. She also knows that he wouldn't accept that, just like she wouldn't. She knew her squabble with her parents was not over. She felt her mother was on her side but her father was a different story.

She could see her father's objections, he had no relationship with his parents aside from hero work they had no clue if he was capable of more. Of course her teenage mind would rebut that they didn't know him like she did. She knew didn't know everything, but she knew that would come with time. She knew he was smart and passionate, had a desire to help the world but to also change it. Not that she wasn't aware that this could all be teenagers. They all felt that way at some point. They were going to change the world, institute their own version of what was right. No one had the same vision, even if people had the same goal how they got to that goal could differ wildly.

Of course, part of all this was hormones. She knew that; she was not stupid. She was aware of what had spurned their actions last night. Was it the best decision? No. But that is what being a teenager was about. He was hot, handsome, good looking, a hunk and whatever other adjective she could imagine. Even Melissa and Mei had said as much, and she saw the other girls look at him. As much as she saw other men look at her. She had tried to ignore it, but she was well developed. She really understood once she had entered school and the confessions started. He never really talked about school except that it didn't go well. He had mentioned that before his accident he was smaller and frail. They could sit down and talk. The hard part will be keeping their hands off each other.

-Izuku & Momo-

He was surprised when Momo had insisted on their next date being at his house, there was an initial bit of excitement before she had told them that she wanted to "talk to him." Now anyone who had/has been in relationship or seen one in real life or on television knew that this was never a good thing.

He prepared everything when the knock came, he took a deep breath, Jean reassured him and he opened the door. She was breath taking as usual she wore a pair of form fitting black jeans and white blouse. Some of his fears were assuaged as she gave him a deep kiss then the door closed. He had some tea and a snack board waiting for them as they took a seat on the couch.

"Is everything ok?" he asked.

"Yes, Izuku" she took his hands. "I wanted to talk to you, I want you know that I am not unhappy or upset." She saw he was about to speak but she placed a delicate finger to his lips. "Nor do I regret anything we have done together. I am still in love with you right now as I was the morning we parted."

"Ok."

"I felt that I wanted to know more. I am well familiar about your present situation but I don't know about your past. I want to know more about you, as we build this relationship. You mentioned some but I want you to tell me." He nodded his head. "Don't think this is a one-way street, let me begin then you can go."

Momo took a deep breath and began to explain. How she was an only child, why her parents couldn't have more children and the expectations that they had for her. She told him about her school experiences, how she found out that a lot of people were just trying to use her, whether it was for her body, wealth, or connections. How lonely and trapped she felt, how she met Melissa and how she had became her first truest friend. Even told him of their kiss, she blushed furiously and fumbled over explaining the circumstances and everything. Izuku mind gave him a great mental image, stupid hormones. She told him more about her desire to be a hero, then she told him about that night at her family's company. How she meet Mei, and everything that followed. The break in the theft, the suspected involvement of Melissa's father, Cosmic Energy, and their desire to get to the bottom of everything. Then meeting him. She told him how attracted to him she was, but it was his passion, and mind that she loved. How she felt they shared a vision; how she could be honest with him. That she wanted him to feel the same.

When she got to that night Izuku's mind began to race. Jean explained the ashes were in fact his body. She told him the straight truth. This was his choice to tell her. That it might destroy their relationship, but if he did not the truth would come later, and it could destroy it then. In her experience truth coming later was normally because something was forced and trust between the people was damaged if not broken. Jean was there to advise him not tell him what to do. But telling her would mean that sooner or later they would have to bring in Melissa and Mei.

Momo took a deep breath. She could see that Izuku was thinking. He did not want to admit that he contemplated wiping Momo and her friends' minds, he knew where that thought had come from. It was panic and fear. Not a good place to lead from. He stood up and went and got a bottle of water from the fridge bringing her one. He thought of life without her, it wasn't one he enjoyed. He knew that they were in the honeymoon stage, and that the future could bring anything. What he did know was that even if she wasn't in his arms he would still want to make this world better for her.

He closed his eyes for a full minute before opening them looking deeply into her eyes. He scanned her with his Empathy, she was nervous, concerned, and she loved him. He scanned her mind for deception there was none. He felt guilty for doing this but he was about to drop a nuclear bomb.

"Momo, I love you but I need a few things from you before I go any further."

She placed her hand on her chest and took a deep breath. "Ok."

"You have to swear to me that what I am about to tell you goes no further than us ever. No, Melissa, no Mei, no parents, no one."

"I can do that as long as you are not about to revel to me severe criminal activities like murder or suck."

"No murder so your ok. There two, when I am done I will understand if you don't want to be together anymore." She was about to say something but he held up his hand. "Just trust me on this I am not saying this for dramatic effect. I am honestly scared that when this is over you might just say 'fuck this' and walk out." She nodded he could see the nervousness building in her. "When I am done you can ask me your questions, once you are satisfied then I want you to think about whether you want to stay with me."

Momo sat there in thought. She then pulled him in, and they started to kiss. As she broke apart from him, "Go ahead."

Izuku had Jean sweep the area to make sure they were clear.

-Izuku 2 Momo-

"My earliest memories of life where my mom and wanting to be a hero. My dad was around but not very much. I had a few friends in kindergarten. My "Best" friend was a boy named Katsuki Bakugo, he was the son of my moms friend from high school and university. He developed his quirk as soon as he was 4, and it was a pretty awesome quirk. He sweats nitro glycerin, and he can ignite it." A piece of paper and pencil floated to them. "Bakugo and I used to say we were going to be heroes together. Well, that's what I said, he always said I could be his sidekick. But then I didn't get my quirk, everyone else in class started to develop their quirks but not me. My mom took me to the doctor and to find out what was going on. After an x-ray of my toe, he told me I was quirk less. Bakugo heard his mom talking to his mom. Now I wanted to be a hero like all kids, I wanted to be just like All-Might. That night I asked my mom and she said no.

"Now Bakugo is damn smart, he could read before any of us." Izuku wrote out his name in Kanji. Showing it to her. "The first part of my name can be read as Deku. Bakugo pointed this out and of course from that point on I was Deku. Quirk less and dreaming an impossible dream."

Momo's heart was breaking, he floated a tissue to her. She dabbed at her eyes, before nodding for him to continue.

"My mom wanted me to give up my dream and just accept being quirk less find an obtainable dream. My dad left for good when I was six, I had sent him a birthday card he just returned it unopened. I never stopped though. I was going to be a hero. Bakugo could not stand that. That's when the abuse started on top of the constant bulling. I live most of my life quirk less, bullied, and pretty much ignored. My mom cared at first till she just didn't we were strangers in the same house. I would come home burnt and beaten up fix myself up and live in my fantasy that I could still be a hero. I would analyze heroes and quirks I was my escape. My mom left to go join my dad, I knew that she was not coming back."

"I was breaking down, was just holding on barely, then I had a very bad day." He took a drink of water, and walked around the room, gathering his strength. Jean placed her hand on his shoulder. Momo saw him look of to his side like he was looking at someone or something.

"My homeroom teacher decided to announce to my whole class including Bakugo that I had put that I was going to go apply at U.A, quirk less Deku, was going to go to U.A. Bakugo had made it his personal mission to destroy my dream and ground me into dust. No one did anything because of his quirk, stupidly powerful, he had the dedication and the drive to do it. How dare I try and stand on the same stage of the future greatest hero? He took my notebook blew it up and told me to jump off a roof and wish for a quirk in my next life."

Momo, wanted to embrace him but Izuku was standing on the other side of the coffee table keeping a barrier between them.

"I was fractured at that point. I was walking home when that Sludge Villain attacked me. I almost died to only be saved my ALL-Might himself. I wanted so desperately to ask him if I could be a hero, I just needed someone to tell me. ONE PERSON to believe in me. He was my idol surly he would right. He went to leave but I latched onto him. We went flying, when we landed on the Yaoyorozu building."

Momo began to clutch at her chest.

"I asked my question he told me no. I was no longer fractured at that point. I don't know how long I was up there but then I decided that everyone was right. I jumped."

Momo was crying, it was him, how was that possible. Suddenly it clicked his accident was him trying to kill himself. Izuku had been beaten down by the world to a point that threw himself off the roof of her family's company. But he was standing there. "But someone one saved you, that was where the ash…" her mind started racing.

"The cosmic energy."

She looked at him her eyes wide. She took a big drink of her water. She was shaking.

"Now the next part is going to make me sound insane, but I swear I am not." Momo was not sure she could not respond she just stared at him. She wanted to leap of the table and hold him. She wanted to run, scream or just faint. She raised her hand to stop him, asked for bathroom, walked down the hall. She splashed water on her face, and just sat there, she cried, she shook. It took her 20 minutes to compose herself. When she came back, she noticed that we are standing in the kitchen.

"Momo, if you want to run I wont stop you."

She did not even look at the door. "No, Izuku. I want to know, I need to know." So many people had just abandoned him, threw him aside. She was going to be a hero, heroes don't toss people aside.

"Ok, thank you for that. As I fell, I heard a voice, this voice found me interesting. I cannot properly explain this. Would you allow me to show you?"

"Show me?"

"Yes, I am a telepath."

"But I thought…"

"If you let me show you it will make sense."

"Have you ever read my mind?"

"No"

"Ok show me."

"You should probably sit down."

She took a seat then felt a warm touch in her mind. The room disappeared, and she was looking down on the earth. She saw the Phoenix, the world burn, reborn then burn again. The Phoenix coming for the world again. Izuku saying he could change it; he saw the girl in his mind. The girl from the park with the band aids. He didn't want the world to burn for her. That small interaction had kept him going. A small interaction had such an impact. Her mind flooded with her own memories. She could not see Izuku walk over and sit next to her tears streaming down his face. She saw him declare that he would fight the Phoenix for her. She saw his body burn, then she saw Jean. She opened her eyes her cheeks were wet. Izuku was next to her tears pouring from his eyes. They raised their hands to each other and touched each other's cheek. "It you" they said. Then they just wrapped each other in a tight embrace. Words were lost and they just cried.

Jean smiled. He had his Anchor now.

He showed her the white room, the cocoon, how he was rebuilt. That the ashes were in fact his body as the Phoenix consumed him. How a vestige of Jean was around the counseling, lack of need for sleep. He showed her what happened with All-Might the day of exams. He filled her in on his power everything.

Slowly the living room faded back in.

She just looked at him and kissed him trying to convey all the love she could, he returned her passion laying her down on the couch as they kissed and kissed holding each other. They broke apart.

She would not leave him; she would stand by him and change the world. It was not just a dream they had to change the world, or it would burn. Part of her was scared, she knew that if it did burn he was going to be the one to burn it. She understood him now. "I love you." Was all she said.

"I love you. Thank you for accepting me. All of me."

"Always."

"Aww. How cute."

Momo was startled by the female voice; she looked over and saw Jean in the kitchen.

Jean smiled. Izuku got up off the couch and pulled Momo up with him.

"Momo Jean, Jean Momo."

Momo was surprised when Jean shook her hand, Jean giggled. "Nice to meet you," Jean said.

The rest of the date was spent talking between the three of them. Momo got a good bearing on Jean as someone that cared for Izuku and was doing their best to set him up for his task. That she would offer him advice that was her roll, not to do it for him. Momo asked about Melissa and Mei. Izuku told her he needed to get to know them better before he would decide when or if to bring them in. Momo was okay that. She did not want to hide things from them, but this was huge. And it was Izuku's decision and Momo was standing by that. She did tell him that she did want to introduce him and have him get to know them. They were her best friends and they wanted to change the world as well. Izuku agreed. The date ended. As she drove home her mind was racing over the events of the day. She just went straight to bed and fell fast asleep

-3 months-

Izuku and Momo's life continued. They enjoyed their dates, he got to meet Mei and hung out with her and Momo. Mei was surprised at how Izuku would follow along with the conversation so early and was even able to help with ideas for her babies. It was the same with Melissa though that was more virtually. Soon they would have movie nights where they would all sit and watch something online together and talk. Melissa and Mei welcomed Izuku into their friendship, they knew how important he was to Momo.

Izuku and Momo had more dates at his home, they hadn't crossed that bridge but there were some repeats from the night at her house. Everything was going well, quite nice. When pestered by parents about Izuku relationship she told them his father abandoned Izuku because he was a late bloomer and the stress of being a single mother had caused her to go join her husband. Izuku was working to secure his future with his own two hands.

Then the announcement came there was going to be a ball and Shota Todoroki and Brighton Freadom would be in attendance along with their fathers. Her father expected Izuku to attend and if at the end of the night she still choose Izuku he would allow it. Izuku wasn't quite sure what to expect but he had not doubted.

-The Ball-

When Izuku arrived he was shown in though a separate entrance, where he was taken directly to Momo. She was stunning and an emerald green ball gown with lovely bust line and high slit along the skirt showing her stunning legs and black silk gloves. Izuku wore a black Tux with matching bow tie and vest. She looked him over and handed him a set of emerald cufflinks to match her gown. She smiled and kissed him, "Relax darling they are just for tonight. Think of it as added armor for out battle."

Izuku blushed a little at the "Darling" part.

Momo smiled; I must remember that one.

After a quick look over and light kiss. They took their position at the top of the stairs as they waited for the signal to descend. Izuku centered himself and called upon his etiquette training. The made them approach he could clearly see all the guests but it was Endeavor glaring daggers at him that caught his attention. As they walked the reception line introductions were given Endeavor had stepped forward.

"Ms. Yaoyorozu allow me to introduce my youngest son Shoto Todoroki."

The young man stepped forward his mono chromatic eyes flickering in the light. He bowed and took Momo's hand lightly kissing it. "It is an honor to meet you Ms. Yaoyorozu, I hope that we have chance to converse later. I may be forward of me, but would you allow me the honor of a dance later."

Momo bowed, "It is a pleasure to meet you as well Mr. Todoroki, and yes I look forward to both of your requests.

This process continued till they came to the last person standing in the reception line. He was tall, 6'2 black hair, storm grey eyes. He was dressed in a fine all black tux with grey accents that matched his eyes. He stepped forward and extended the customary greetings, he exuded charm unlike the others and confidence. He was a rather handsome young man, was well built, with a definite chiseled jaw line. He took it step further thought when he asked to escort her into the ball room. He said so confidently. He did enjoy when he was refused.

"That is quite aright Mr. Freadom, I already have my escort."

Momo took Izuku's arm and escorted them into the ballroom to begin the proceedings. Izuku could sense his annoyance.

The ball began. Momo had duties to attend to which meant sitting as she entertained people coming to sit and talk with her. Izuku was not allowed to be present for those proceedings. Izuku found himself gathering a lot of attention from the female guests near his age. He could hear Jean waring him. Guard what you say, they are here to trap you. Also don't go anywhere with them, and avoid being alone with them.

It took him a moment before he fell into the rhythm of talking and avoiding. He had just dismissed the latest from a very forward set of twins that were implying enough to almost make his head explode, when he was approached by Brighton. Izuku looked over to where Momo was talking to Shoto on the patio, he saw her smile it was genuine. A small pang of jealousy rang through him. He reminded himself that he did not own her smile. That he had absolute trust in her and should behave as so.

"Mr. Freadom."

"Mr. Midoriya."

"Are you enjoying yourself?"

"It is adequate. The company is nice enough though it could be better. Care to join me outside?"

Izuku nodded and they headed outside to private balcony, as they did, he noticed one of the family butlers move to stand guard preventing anyone from joining them outside. Careful he may try and bait you into a fight.

The stepped onto the balcony. Izuku leaned against the railing as Brighton stood between him and door.

"So Izuku Midoriya, nearly 18 diagnosed as quirk less until and accident about 11 months ago where you experienced a break through with your quirk while rehabbing and shale we say a growth spurt. Graduated early from Aldera High with high marks, works 2 jobs, applicant to U.A high. Have been involved in a "relationship" with Momo Yaoyorozu for the past 5 months. Parents are Hayashi and Inko Midoriya who currently reside in Miami Florida. Father is a salary man, mother is former nurse."

"Neat. Money gets all kind of information. Is there a point to this? Or is this where you tell me that I am not good enough from Momo and I should step aside for someone better like say yourself?"

"Well see you are as smart as your tests say. See Izuku you get it. Look after I have her bear me a few children then you can come sniff around. Your use to table scraps right."

This mother fucker. He is trying to bait me.

"Well shit dude, thanks." Izuku added sarcastically. "Ok so now I get mad and kick your ass causing a spectacle, I get removed from the party and you make your move."

"Try to kick my ass."

"No, no it would be an ass whopping. Listen Brighton this is not going to go the way you think it will. I am not going to take a swing, you can try and spin whatever bullshit you want with Momo. At the end of the night she will still walk out of her on my arm. I don't know what kind of bullshit your "DADDY" may have filled your head with. You are not the sun or the biggest fish in the pond. Now if you would excuse me they are passing around my favorite Hors D'oeuvre." He went to walk past Brighton but of course Brighton stepped in front of him.

"Confident. I tell you this by the end of the night you will be walking home and she will be bouncing on my lap."

"Sure Pumpkin." Izuku stepped around him and rejoined the party. He couldn't really enjoy it with her, he had to stand aside.

He watched when Brighton finally got his moment to talk with Momo outside. It did not look like it went well. He offered some sort of gift which she refused. It was then Izuku turn with Shoto.

Same balcony. Different result.

As soon as they were outside, Izuku was caught off guard when Shoto immediately bowed to him. "I apologize for any discomfort I may have caused you or Ms. Yaoyorozu. I did not come here to interfere with your relationship, I simply had to do so to appease Endeavor."

Izuku raised an eyebrow. "She not your type."

"No, she is not, also the thought of an arranged marriage disgusts me."

"Well then Ok."

"Thank you. I will be attending U.A as well I hope to see you there."

The dances began soon after. While Momo and him danced they finally had a chance to talk.

"So having fun?"

Momo smiled "At this moment yes. So did you talk with Shoto?"

"Yes, that was rather nice, Brighton Freadom almost ended up in orbit."

She rolled her eyes. "I swear that man is reading from the wrong playbook. It is like someone told him to come on strong and domineering. I do not want to dance with him."

"Do you have too?"

"No, I could rebuke him in front of everyone but that could lead to trouble on the business side of life. But I know what I will do."

"Want to fill me in?"

"No, I don't think I will."

The dances continued Izuku fulfilled his promised dances to some of the other ladies in attendance. He watches Brighton with a smug expression. As the last of the scheduled dance was finished. Izuku heard the announcement that it was time for the lady to choose a partner for her final dance. Momo bathed in spotlight walked over to him and offered Izuku her hand. The took center stage as they twirled around the dance floor. As the dance ended Izuku was taken by surprise by a deep kiss from Momo there in the center of the dance floor. SILENCE. As they pulled away Izuku took her hand and led her outside to a balcony.

"Wow, which was nice. How much trouble are you in now?"

"Well I am sure that my father is not the happiest he did tell us that all I had to do was meet them. And I did, Shoto wants nothing to do with this. And I think I would rather you burn everything than I willing touch Mr. Freadom again. And this way there is not questions. Word will spread that I have chosen someone to court, and that should deter most."

"So does this mean we are going steady?" He joked.

Momo smiled. "Hey why not."

They came close for a small kiss. They were able to enjoy the rest of the dance together. Momo joined with her parents in saying goodbyes. Momo walked over and gave Izuku another kiss. "Goodnight, Izuku call me when you get home."

As he headed to the door he was meet with her father.

"I still believe she can do better." He spoke.

"Honestly sir so do I, but that drives me every day to be better."

"Then continue to prove it Mr. Midoriya. Goodnight."

-Brighton Freadom-

"Father who prepared the report on Momo for us."

"Why her mother of course."

Brighton then filled his father in on the details of the night.

"I think I would like to attend U.A father, there is a pawn that needs to be reminded of is place."

"Done."

*Author Note*

Next chapter Entrance exam and crossing bridges