Hey, readers! Here is the third and final chapter of the story, 'The Tetsuo Youth.' The final chapter of the lovable DekuMina couple. OOC Izuku x OOC Mina! Enjoy!

Deku went into his closet to retrieve some blankets and a pillow. He neatly pushed aside the table to make room for his makeshift bed. Meanwhile, he gave Ashido a change of clothes and she went to the bathroom to shower and to change. He was very nervous. This was the first time having a woman spending the night, let alone a woman being in his house beside his mother.

Sometime later, Ashido walked out of the bathroom. He turned and watched in awe when he saw her in his clothing. She was wearing just a black Grateful Dead t-shirt. The oversized t-shirt draped over her like a dress. She had her hair wrapped in a ponytail. She smelled very fresh like a moist flower. Without the makeup, she had very fair skin and her complexion was very creamy. Ashido is more attractive than I thought, he thought to himself.

"What's the matter," asked Ashido.

"Nothing, nothing at all," said Deku, "Where are the pajama pants I gave you?"

"Left them in the bathroom," said Ashido, "They were too big for me, but the t-shirt will be fine."

"Yeah, I guess," said Deku.

After Deku made the bed arrangements, he went to place all of the dishes in the kitchen sink to be cleaned for tomorrow. Ashido turned on the television to find something interesting to watch. She and Deku managed to find an anime program that they both enjoyed. Afterward, he turned off the television and the lights with the exception of the lava lamp.

"If you want, I'll take the floor and you can have the bed," said Deku.

"Sure, if you don't mind," said Ashido.

"Of course, I don't," said Deku.

Ashido slid into the blankets of Deku's bed. He then went under the covers of his makeshift bed on the floor.

"Good night," said Ashido, "Sweet dreams."

"Night," said Deku.

"Dream a little dream for me."

"Come again, Ashido?"

Ashido did not respond.

He positioned himself to get comfortable, but he was still unable to sleep. The situation he was facing seemed unreal. He has a girl. It is not just a girl, but Ashido herself.

Mina Ashido - the girl who is not only attractive but a girl who has taken the virginities of many men. She is the school's harlot. Rumors after rumors about this girl and she were inside his apartment. She was lying above him. Regaining his composure, he tried to get some sleep.

Only an hour had passed, but it felt like a season to the emerald-haired teen. He thought to himself on how he ended up as he did. Earlier this evening, he was depressed about being used by Ochako. And then suddenly, here came Ashido who peculiarly cheered him up. How can a girl like her turn into his savior?

"If you think too hard, you won't sleep, Dekkun," said Ashido.

He exited his mind and returned to reality.

"If you think too hard, Dekkun, you won't sleep," said Ashido.

He remained quiet.

"Are you awake?"

"In a way," said Deku.

"Come sleep with me, Deku," said Ashido, "There is enough room on the bed."

"No, I am fine, Ashido, thanks," said Deku.

"You must be cold down there," said Ashido, "We can be warm together."

"I'm good, Ashido. Thanks!"

Just then, he felt a soft, but firm grasp of a hand wrapped around his arm.

"Izuku, please," asked Ashido.

Ashido raised the covers for him. Without saying a word, he climbed into bed with the attractive pinkette. He grabbed a pillow from the floor and lied against it. Ashido lied against the wall to make room for him.

"Comfortable enough for you," she asked him.

"Yeah, it is," confirmed Deku.

"Good!"

Ashido looked over to Deku and stared at him for a moment. Deku had his back against the bed as he was looking at the ceiling.

"Izuku," asked Ashido.

"Yeah, Mina," replied Deku.

"Close your eyes," said Ashido.

The pinkette wrapped her arms around him in an embracing position. She pressed forward towards him and kissed him. He lied motionless as his lips are enveloped around hers. The moistness of her lips and her scent overtook him as he caught in her rapture. Although the kiss lasted under a minute, it felt like an hour to the both of them.

"Think of it as your birthday gift, Dekkun!"

"Tha…thank you," said Deku, "It was really nice of you."

"Don't sweat it, kid," said Ashido.

"I won't," said Deku blushing.

"Good night, Izuku," said Ashido.

"Good night, Mina," said Deku.

He then turned his back to her and looked at the window. He watched the snow falling more rapidly. He saw it gathering against his balcony. He watched it meticulously as each snowflake landed on the balcony. He began thinking about his life. Was he doing the right things? Or were they wrong? He knew he was not always perfect. He was not mean nor was he a saint. Nevertheless, he would do what was necessary to make things right. He always thought about his family back home. He wondered how his family was doing without him. He thought about what his mother was doing. His mother was getting older and he worried about her health. He thought about his dog named Inu. And then his thoughts landed back on Ashido.

He peered over to look at Ashido. She had her back turned to his. He can't tell if she is sleeping, but he listened to her breaths. It appeared that she was sleeping. Her scent graciously wrapped around his nose. As it tickled his nostrils, his stomach churned.

Up till now, he had never given Mina Ashido a second thought. She was just a nuisance to him. She teased him, bullied him, borrowed money from him, and ultimately, made him feel insignificant. But, he never minded what she did. He could not care less because, in some way, shape, or form, he cared about her. He did not pity her but instead fell in love with her spirit. What he experienced, at least that what he had felt, was something many men neglect to see from a woman—her inner beauty.

Deku could not honestly feel that he was in love with her or it was simply a crush. He did, however, a connection was born with her. Because no matter what situation he went or will go through, she was always there. Be if it were good or bad, she was always there. If he could feel that way, then maybe she felt that way for him as well.

Like a clean slate, all things with Ochako will pass away. He thought he can move on from her. Although it was quick, he was used to being turned down by many women. It was not his first and definitely won't be his last; he was able to numb himself from rejection. Tonight was the first night and maybe his last with a girl whom he somewhat cared for. Unsure on how tomorrow will be, whatever come what may, he thought he can handle it. Until then, he knows he was sharing a bed with one of the most beautiful girls in the world (at least according in his mind).

He took a few breaths and quietly exhaled. When he turned around again, Mina's face was right in front of him. He flinched but realized that she was asleep. He could barely see her, but the light coming from the lava lamp, he was able to see her sheer beauty. Even when you sleep, you are still pretty. God damn you, woman, he thought to himself. From that moment on, he turned around and quietly fell asleep.

The next day came without incident. As if it were a dream, by the time Izuku woke up, he was the only one lying in his bed. There was no presence of Mina. He glanced all over the apartment in search of any evidence of proof of Mina's being here. There was nothing—no shoes, no clothes, and even the sweet moist flower scent were nonexistent. He thought to himself about the clothes she was wearing the night before. He got up from his bed to look for them. After searching frantically for a few minutes, he found the clothes in question in his drawer. The clothing itself had no sign of her wearing. Folded in its usual fashion, he picked them up. There were no hair follicles or the scent of her. It was if the entire thing was a figment of his imagination.

He returned to his bed and sat there looking at the balcony. The snow had settled and he could see the bright orange sun beaming over the horizon. The brightness of the sun illuminated through the balcony and to the window. Its rays spread through the apartment; bringing it to life. One of its rays shined on Izuku's shirt, stopping where his heart should be. All he could do at the moment was to smile. He looked at the mantle beside him and looked at a picture of his father. He knew that his father was with him that night when Mina came over. He knew that he was there to commemorate his eighteenth birthday with a drink. The incident with Ochako and the encounter with Mina was something that Izuku looked at as a lesson and a blessing.

Then a thought hit him—the kiss. He put his two fingers and pressed them against his lips. He remembered kissing Mina when they were in bed together. The kiss felt real and it felt meaningful to him. This was his first kiss and never known the feeling until Mina gave it to him. Thank you for cheering me up, Ashido, he thought to himself.

As the emerald-haired teen got ready for school, he felt that today was the beginning of the rest of his life. Unsure rather or not Mina's spending the night was real or not, he still thanked her. That was always Ashido's nature, he thought to himself. She was a free spirit and she will do whatever she wanted to find her place in the world. And then he thought it was about that time he should find his place in the world. Who was Izuku Midoriya? Who was Deku? One thing was for certain, he had to figure it out later.

He was already late for school.

The End!

I hope you guys enjoyed this gentle love story. I have decided to not involve any risque parts as it was too sweet to employ sex into the story. If you guys want an epilogue with the couple, let it be known. Stay tuned for more stories as I need to finish them. Stay tuned! God bless! Happy Reading!