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Part 1
Midoriya Izuku (12:18)
you really wanna know what happened? you really want me to say it? i got distracted by Todo-kun ok??? you should’ve seen how he looked during training today. jfc it’s not fair. how am i supposed to pay attention while sparring when he’s rIGHT THERE TAKING OFF HIS SHIRT AND THEN DRYING HIMSELF OFF WITH IT ALL WHILE SQUEEZING WATER FROM HIS WATER BOTTLE INTO HIS MOUTH!??!?!? OFC I GOT PUNCHED IN THE FACE.
-Read 12:25-
Todoroki Shouto (12:27)
Midoriya, was this message meant for someone else?
-Read 12:29-
Ochaco Uraraka (12:30)
DEKU-KUN ARE YOU ALRIGHT?
I HEARD YOUR SCREAM FROM DOWN THE HALL.
I’M COMING OVER.
Iida Tenya (12:30)
Midoriya-kun is everything okay!!!
I thought I heard you scream!!
Should I come to your room!!!??
Tsuyu Asui (12:31)
are you okay Midoriya? was that you I heard? i’m in the common room if you need me?
Fumikage Tokoyami (12:32)
Just checking to see if you’re alright, I’m sure I was just imagining things, but I thought I heard you cry in agony as I was walking outside the dorm building. If you need me just text.
Mina Ashido (12:33)
You u ok??????????? :3c
Eijiro Kirishima (12:33)
Midoriya im comin to your room wit n ice pack!!!! i kno i said im sorry like a baghillion times but im really sorry ;A; pls forgive me!!!!
Katsuki Bakugo (12:33)
CAN U SHUT THE FUCK UP SOME OF US ARE TRYING TO STUDY
–
Knocking was not an option. Uraraka barged into Midoriya’s dorm room to find him curled in a fetal position on his bed, staring blankly at his phone that vibrated incessantly. She rushed over, grabbing him by the shoulders and shook him like an unopened iced tea, “Deku!! Snap out of it!! What happened!? You have to tell me what happened!!”
“Phone.” he murmured. Midoriya’s eyes remained glossed over and face grew paler, save the dark purple bruise on his jaw, as his body flopped back and forth in Uraraka’s hands.
“What!?”
“Phone.” he repeated.
Uraraka let go of him and his body landed back on his bed with a ‘thump’. She snatched his phone, lucky for her she already knew his passcode aka All Might’s birthday, and unlocked it revealing the message he accidentally sent to Todoroki and the half-hot, half-cold wielder’s response.
“Holy balls. So that’s why you didn’t respond to my text.” she said as her eyes widened and secondhand embarrassment flooded her senses.
Just then, the door to Midoriya’s dorm swung open, revealing Kirishima with about five ice packs in hand, “Midoriya I’m here with the packs!! Oh, hey Uraraka!” he added as an aside, “Tell me where it hurts!!” he rushed over to the bed and dumped the packs on Midoriya, who didn’t even flinch as the cold cubes covered his face.
“I don’t think he can hear you.” Uraraka said, looking up from Midoriya’s phone.
“Huh?” Krishima turned to face Uraraka, panic stricken, “Did I punch him so hard he went deaf!?”
“What? No! Just…” she hesitated. Midoriya probably didn’t want anyone else knowing what he sent to Todoroki, but Kirishima was already here and happened to be a very trustworthy guy, “You can’t tell anyone about this.” she held up Midoriya’s phone to Kirishima’s face, flashing him the messages.
The red head’s face went through a similar transformation as Uraraka’s as he grabbed the phone and exclaimed, “No fucking way!!”
Midoriya groaned from under the ice packs.
“We have to respond!” Kirishima said, throwing the phone back to Uraraka.
“We!?” Uraraka’s face twisted in confusion.
Kirishima nodded, putting his hands on his hips, “Todoroki is probably freaking out right now, at least freaking out in his own weird Todoroki way where he shows no emotion at all… Or maybe he set whatever room he’s in on fire…” he speculated rubbing his chin as if he were some grand inspector, “Anyway, we have to be the heroes of his situation and save Midoriya’s self-esteem and chance of getting with Todoroki.” he said triumphantly, holding the phone above his head in a ‘Captain Morgan’ esque pose.
Uraraka frowned, “Deku isn’t responding, how can we possibly communicate what he’s feeling if he’s basically a vegetable.”
“Leave that to me.” Kirishima winked and began furiously typing. Once he finished, he tossed Uraraka the phone and said with a toothy grin, “Read that out loud.”
She scanned the blurb and her eyebrows shot up, “yeah, sorry abt that, but u did look p hot today during training and if u dont mind me sayin. U looked so fine today and it got me so distracted and tbh i wouldnt mind seein u like that again sometime big boy.”
“NO!!” Midoriya shot up from his fetal position, ice packs falling off his face and onto his bed, and snatched the phone out of Uraraka’s hands. His thumb moved like rapid fire, deleting the message.
“See! I told you to leave it to me!” Kirishima cheered and literally pat himself on the back, “Now all we gotta do is coach Midoriya into writing a better response.”
“I can’t text him!” Midoriya said weakly and clutched his phone to his chest.
“Why not!?” Kirishima whined.
“I just can’t!” he sputtered, “If I text him, I have to admit that I actually have…” he paused and held his breath. His face turned a dark shade of red, “feelings for him.” he let out on an exhale, “It’s not even like I can play it off as a mistake because I actually said his name!” Midoriya clutched his phone even tighter. Uraraka could only imagine what was going through his head right now. How hard and confusing it must be to finally admit to yourself that you like someone.
“Deku-kun, you have to talk to him eventually, why don’t you just message him and ask if you can call him?” Uraraka posed, trying her best to be as helpful as possible without mentally scarring her best friend.
“Great idea Uraraka!” Kirshima snapped his fingers and plopped down onto Midoriya’s bed, “You should totally do that.”
Midoriya grimaced and looked down at his chest, “Do you think he’ll respond?”
“Absolutely.” Kirishima and Uraraka said at the same time. She couldn’t speak for Kirishima’s inklings, but Uraraka knew that Todoroki would one hundred percent respond to any text that Midoriya sent him. She loved Midoriya dearly, but he was pretty dense when it came to his feelings about Todoroki.
“Alright.” he sighed and tapped out his message.
Midoriya Izuku (12:43)
hey yeah the message was meant for Uraraka-chan sorry abt that. could i actually call you?
-Delivered-
“You should also text everyone else that you’re fine while you’re at it!” Uraraka piped up in her mom voice, “They’re probably worried sick about you. Just text the group chat.”
Midoriya nodded and reluctantly sent a mass text message.
Midoriya Izuku (12:45)
hey everyone! so the scream before was me. im fine. sorry if i worried anyone.
-Delivered-
Iida Tenya (12:45)
Thank goodness!!! I was about to come to your room, glad all is well.
Fumikage Tokoyami (22:45)
Thanks for letting us kno
Tsuyu Asui (12:45)
phew! :frog:
Kaminari Denki (12:46)
dat scream wuz u!?!?!??!?!
Jiro Kyoka (12:46)
jesus Midoriya you put Present Mic to shame with those pipes
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:47)
Hopefully you didn’t ruin your voice, Midoriya.
Mina Ashido (22:47)
ヽ(•‿•)ノ
Ojiro Mashirao (12:47)
Wait what happened? A bunch of us arent on campus?
Katsuki Bakugo (12:48)
Deku screamed like a fucking bitch and made some birds fly away big fucking whoop
Mineta Minoru (12:48)
wait dat scream wasnt a girl??????
Sero Hanta (12:48)
ORZ
In a different thread, a message from Todoroki Shouto popped up, “He texted me back!!” Midoriya squawked.
“Open it! Open it! Open it!” Kirishima cheered and leaned in closer to Midoriya so his head rested on the other boy’s shoulder.
Todoroki Shouto (12:49)
I’m on the train to visit my mother, can’t talk now. Will call when I get back to UA.
-Read 12:49-
Midoriya read the text aloud.
“Hey! That’s something!” Uraraka smiled and pat Midoriya on the back.
“And we know he didn’t accidentally destroy anything because of the text so that’s a good sign!” Kirishima added, “But he could’ve been lying… No he def didn’t destroy anything.” they couldn’t help but laugh at the thought of Todoroki accidentally setting a bus on fire.
Another buzz came to Midoriya’s phone, text from Todoroki Shouto, and silenced their laughter. All three of them huddled around the phone as Midoriya opened the text;
Todoroki Shouto (12:50)
But, for what it’s worth, you can be pretty distracting during training too, Midoriya.
-Read 12:50-
They collectively lost their god damn minds.
Iida Tenya (12:50)
Midoriya I am enroute to your room with a first aid kit!!!!!!!!
Give me three minutes!!!
Tsuyu Asui (12:50)
here we go again -__-;;
Katsuki Bakugo (12:51)
HOW DID YOU GET LOUDER WHAT IS FUCKING WRONG WITH YOU??????
Part 2
Todoroki Shouto (12:29)
I have a question.
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:29)
Which is…?
Todoroki Shouto (12:29)
What does OFC mean?
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:29)
Of fucking course
Todoroki Shouto (12:29)
Okay, what does jfc mean?
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:30)
Jesus fucking christ
Why are you asking me this?
I think I heard Midoriya just scream, like SCREAM scream
Did you hear it?
Todoroki Shouto (12:30)
I’m on the train to visit my mother, so no…
Out of curiosity, you know what caused it?
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:30)
No clue, but my Todo senses are tingling, what did you do?
Todoroki Shouto (12:30)
I do not appreciate your accusation.
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:30)
Fine, don’t tell your best friend who helps you do your laundry and study for exams.
Todoroki Shouto (22:31)
I did nothing wrong, if anything I should be the one screaming.
He sent me something I wasn’t supposed to see.
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:31)
Please tell me you got an accidental nude
Todoroki Shouto (12:31)
Please get your mind out of the gutter.
He sent me this by accident
Midoriya Izuku (12:18)
you really wanna know what happened? you really want me to say it? i got distracted by Todo-kun ok??? you should’ve seen how he looked during training today. jfc it’s not fair. how am i supposed to pay attention while sparring when he’s rIGHT THERE TAKING OFF HIS SHIRT AND THEN DRYING HIMSELF OFF WITH IT ALL WHILE SQUEEZING WATER FROM HIS WATER BOTTLE INTO HIS MOUTH!??!?!? OFC I GOT PUNCHED IN THE FACE.
-Read 12:25-
I think he meant to send it to someone who is not me.
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:36)
Well that’s obvious, and now I know why you were asking me about the abbreviations.
Also this is hilarious but so sad, poor Midoriya must’ve screamed because he realized he sent that message to you.
Todoroki Shouto (12:37)
I guess I should ask you another question, what do I do?
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:37)
Honestly, I think the ball is in his court.
Wait for him to text you.
Todoroki Shouto (12:38)
Ok. I will.
Todoroki Shouto (12:51)
He texted me back asking to call, but I can’t because I am on the train. I told him I’d call him later.
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:51)
What else did you send?
Todoroki Shouto (12:51)
Why is that important?
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:51)
Todoroki, I may have permanent ear damage because of the noise that just erupted from his room.
What.
Did.
You.
Send.
Him?
-Read 12:52-
Todoroki Shouto (12:51)
Todoroki Shouto (12:50)
But, for what it’s worth, you can be pretty distracting during training too, Midoriya.
-Read 12:50-
I thought it would be best to just be honest with him.
-Read 12:52-
Yaoyorozu Momo (12:52)
Jfc Todo
-Read 12:52-
Todoroki couldn't help but smile to himself, looking out the window of the train and watching the world speed by.
--
-Call from Todoroki Shouto-
Midoriya’s heart practically leapt out of his chest. Finally alone, he grabbed his phone and hastily held it up to his ear, “Hello?”
“…” silence was never a good sign.
“Todoroki-kun?”
“Yes. Hello Midoriya.” thank goodness.
“Are you almost home?” he picked at his nails, a ‘gross habit’ as his mother would call it, and flicked dead skin onto the floor of his dorm room. He already had enough scars, what were one or two more on his fingers going to do? Besides it helped to calm his nerves in this tense situation.
“Yeah, I am. I’m walking from the train station now.” Todoroki sounded out of breath, almost like he was rushing to get back, it made Midoriya’s heart jump even more.
“O-oh, okay… Uh, where do you want to meet?”
“Somewhere we can talk and not be bothered.”
Midoriya squirmed. He knew just the place, but also understood the implications of offering it, “We could just talk in my room?”
“That’s perfect.” he swore he heard Todoroki’s breath hitch, but decided he was imagining things.
“Great, I’m here.”
“I’ll be over in ten minutes.”
-Call with Todoroki Shouto ended-
--
Ochacho Uraraka (14:14)
Just saw Todo walking to the dorms!!! You can do this!!!! ;))))))))) Remember to breathe and just be your charming self~
-Delivered-
Iida Tenya (14:15)
I forgot to mention before Uraraka rushed myself and Kirishima out of your room is to just be honest! I am sure Todoroki will appreciate it, since he is such an honest person as well. I am rooting for you Midoriya!!
-Delivered-
Eijiro Kirishima (14:15)
MIDORIYA I SWEAR YOU BETTER MAKE OUT WITH HIM OR THIS WHOLE CONFESSION WILL BE ALL FOR NAUGHT. DON’T BE AFRAID TO LET YOUR FEELINGS AND ACTIONS DO THE TALKING.
-Delivered-
--
They sat in silence on Midoriya’s bed for a bit. The tension between them built like dribble sand castles that kids make at the beach with wet sand. Quickly building layer upon messy layer until it finally gave.
“I’m sorry!” eyes wide, they broke at the same time. Their firm composure crumbled as uncomfortable snickers filled the small dorm room.
“I didn’t mean to startle you before with my bold comment.” Todoroki said scratching his head an averting Midoriya’s eyes.
Midoriya felt his face grow hot, “You shouldn’t be the one to apologize for making a bold comment.”
“But your comment wasn’t meant to be read by me.” he finally turned his gaze to Midoriya, two colored eyes flickering anxiously.
“It was still pretty freaking bold.” Midoriya smiled weakly, he probably looked the opposite of charming, face beet red with sweat causing his hair to stick to his forehead. The definition of an awkward teenager.
“Well you were being honest, even though it was behind my back.”
“Yeah… honest.” more like consumed by shitty teenage hormones that make him think of the worst possible things at the worst possible moments. Midoriya rubbed the bruise that bloomed on his chin from Kirishima’s uppercut.
Todoroki’s cheeks faded pink, “I was being honest too. You are very distracting Midoriya, even now.” he reached his hand out to brush against Midoriya’s, brushing his cool fingertips over tender, purple stained skin causing Midoriya to wince. Todoroki’s eyes remained fixed on that spot and Midoriya wished he had a mind reading quirk or something that would give him any type of insight as to what made someone like Todoroki tick.
“I’ve always wanted…” Todoroki swallowed and licked his lips. Midoriya can’t recall an instance where other boy looked so nervous. Hero training, the sports festival, even battling Stain; Todoroki remained so calm and levelheaded. The gears were turning and heat seeped from his skin.
“I’ve always wanted to be bold. But I’m not like that.” he said bitterly and removed his hand from Midoriya’s face.
Midoriya frowned, missing the light touch, “Well I’m not like that either.”
Todoroki smiled, god that smile, and chuckled, “No, I guess you’re not outwardly bold. You just decide to break down people’s walls by dramatically injuring yourself during public events. Making grand gestures of sacrifice for those you care about and all that.”
“Well when you put it like that!” Midoriya joined in the laughter, lightly punching Todoroki’s shoulder. It felt like the awkwardness of before never happened. They weren’t just confessing their feelings, they were just hanging out like they always do.
When the laughter faded, Todoroki took Midoriya’s hand, “Can you help me learn how to be so bold.” he said softly, looking at their intertwined fingers and then to Midoriya’s eyes.
There goes his heart, threatening to escape from his chest again, “I can try.” he brings their foreheads to touch.
Todoroki took a deep breath in and sighed. His breath smelt like coffee and spearmint gum, “Good.” he hummed, “Because I wasn’t going to take no for an answer.”
“See! That’s a good start!” Midoriya beamed, still dangerously close to Todoroki’s face.
“You think so?” Todoroki smirked, bumping their noses together.
Midoriya nodded, “Of course. With a little more practice you’ll be making grand gestures before you know it.”
Part 3
- One week later -
Todoroki Shouto (23:09)
You awake?
Midoriya Izuku (23:11)
i am now lol
Todoroki Shouto (23:11)
Oh, I’m sorry I woke you.
Midoriya Izuku (23:11)
no! its chill, im awake now whats up?
Todoroki Shouto (23:11)
Can’t sleep.
Been thinking too much.
Midoriya Izuku (23:11)
about?
Todoroki Shouto (23:12)
The usual things that keep me up at night; thoughts about what the future holds and nightmares about the past.
I usually would just lie in bed and let the thoughts consume me until I finally willed myself to sleep.
But I guess I don’t have to do that anymore…
Since you’re my boyfriend and I’m told by Momo that people who are dating usually share their struggles with each other and they’re supposed to “be there” and such…
So I’m reaching out and letting you know how I feel.
I’m sorry am I being too much?
Midoriya Izuku (23:13)
im coming to your room
Todoroki Shouto (23:13)
It’s past curfew Midoriya, you can’t just come to my room.
You’ll get in serious trouble.
Midoriya Izuku (23:13)
oh Todoroki-kun if you only knew how many people sneak out of their rooms after curfew ;)
Todoroki Shouto (23:14)
Like who?
Midoriya Izuku (23:14)
cant say over txt
im sworn to secrecy ;P
Todoroki Shouto (23:14)
And here I was, thinking that boyfriends are supposed to tell each other everything.
Midoriya Izuku (23:15)
o they are
i just dont want any evidence of me giving away dark secrets on how to sneak around the dorms past curfew :O
speaking of that…
ill be over in 3 mins mayb 2
Todoroki Shouto (23:16)
Ok.
Midoriya Izuku (23:25)
took a lil longer but im here!
Todoroki Shouto (23:25)
Where?
You didn’t knock on the door?
Midoriya Izuku (23:25)
who said I was by the door ;D
Todoroki Shouto (23:26)
Then where could you be?
Midoriya Izuku (23:26)
Look out your window <3
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- 1 L(A)DIES GROUP CHAT -
Mina Ashido (14:35)
todo’s been in Midoriya’s room for about a half hour it sounds like they’ve stopped talking :3c
Toru Hagakure (14:35)
mina have you been spying the entire time :O ?!
Ochacho Uraraka (14:36)
she has to!! her room is the closest to Deku-kun’s !!
they’ve been talking for a while
i texted him like 2 mins ago and he hasn’t texted me back so they’re probs occupied doing something else ;D
Momo Yaoyorozu (14:36)
Todoroki hasn’t texted me either since he got off the train, damn.
Kyoka Jiro (14:37)
who wants to take bets as to what they’re doing
I say they’re just staring into each other’s eyes like idiots
would put money on the fact that they def haven’t kissed yet
Toru Hagakure (14:37)
AWWWWWWWWWWW
Mina Ashido (14:37)
i agree
they def haven’t kissed
… unless i totally missed it
Tsuyu Asui (14:38)
should we really be prying on their personal business? :P
Ochacho Uraraka (14:38)
yes
Mina Ashido (14:38)
oh absolutely ;^D
Kyoka Jiro (14:38)
I’ve got nothing better to do
Toru Hagakure (14:39)
I think it’s precious \^o^/
Momo Yaoyorozu (14:39)
We have to look out for those two idiots.
They’re clueless.
Tsuyu Asui (14:39)
alright, if you all say so
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Ochacho Uraraka (14:40)
Ashido can you hear anything else?
Mina Ashido (14:40)
still nothin’ they’re boring as hell
i was expectin more but i only heard a couple of laughs and now nothing
…
SOMEONE CHECK IF THEY’RE ON THE BALCONY.
Kyoka Jiro (14:41)
GIVE ME TWO SECS, IM OUTSIDE ANYWAY
Ochacho Uraraka (14:41)
GO
GO
GO
Toru Hagakure (14:41)
this is so exciting ~ !
Kyoka Jiro (14:46)
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here ya go ladies~
Ochacho Uraraka (14:47)
JIROU BLESS U
CATCH ME CRYING IN THE CLUB BOUT THESE PICS
THE FOURTH PIC WHEN DEKU REALIZES UR THERE IM PISSIN’
Mina Ashido (14:47)
NO FUCKING WAY
AHAHAHAHAHAH
Kyoka Jirou (14:47)
they def saw my flash go off, but idec hahaha
Momo Yaoyorozu (14:47)
Oh yeah, Todo’s never going to hear the end of this.
Toru Hagakure (14:48)
SO ROMANTIC
D’AWWE
Tsuyu Asui (14:48)
but doesn’t this mean all of you were wrong and lost the hypothetical bet? :^)
Part 4
In the weeks that followed Midorya’s first accidental confession, more and more bits and pieces of information that he previously kept under a tight lock and key started slipping out. Todoroki had this way about him that made Midoriya’s filter completely disappear. One minute, Midoriya is talking to the fire and ice wielder about the something as random as the weather and before you know it, he’s spilling his guts about how he has close to an entire notebook filled with doodles of Todoroki looking the window from his desk. No bits of information were safe, and it terrified him. There were some things that he couldn’t bare having Todoroki find out.
“I think you need to take a step back and breathe for a second,” Uraraka began as she coached Midoriya during their lunch period, “I’m sure Todoroki isn’t weirded out by your confessions. If anything, he’s probably flattered.” she said as she scooped a pile of rice into her mouth with her chopsticks.
“I agree, Midoriya,” Iida added, “I’m sure if Todoroki felt uncomfortable with you drawing pictures of him, taking incredibly detailed notes about him and his quirk, staring at him during training, staring at him during class, staring at him when we study together, staring at him in the library-”
“You make me sound like an obsessed stalker.” Midoriya whined as he interrupted Iida’s laundry list of ‘Things Midoriya does when Todoroki’s around’ and ran his fingers nervously through his hair.
Iida waved his hands robotically in front of his face apologetically, “No! What I mean is-! I don’t think you’re a-!” he stammered.
“Easy there motor mouth,” Uraraka pat Iida on the shoulder to calm him down, “Midoriya forgives you for the intense call out. But he’s got a point.” she turned her attention back to her friend sitting across from her, “If Todoroki were uncomfortable he would’ve said something and it definitely wouldn’t’ve lead to the two of you dating.”
Midoriya blushed at the incredibly valid point, “I mean I guess.” he mumbled and continued eating his lunch.
Uraraka and Iida turned to look at eachother and then back at their sullen friend, “Midoriya, we just don’t want you to worry about something you shouldn’t be worried about.” Uraraka offered softly.
“We know Todoroki likes you very much!” Iida shouted, causing several heads in the cafeteria to turn and stare at their table. Midoriya ducked his head and groaned and Iida smacked his own forehead in distress, “I’m so sorry Midoriya, but you know I’m right.” he sighed.
The embarrassed green haired teen looked up at his two best friends, who looked down on him apologetically, “I know, I know. It’s just hard for me to grasp, i guess.” he wasn’t used to someone being so accepting of his, for lack of a better word, quirks. Years of being put down by Bakugo and teased by his fellow classmates forced him into becoming so wary of his peers.
“You’ll get there, I know you will.” Uraraka smiled as Iida nodded furiously with an upturned tight lip.
--
Yaoyorozu Momo (16:30)
Did you leave for the dining hall yet?
Todoroki Shouto (16:30)
No, not yet.
I’m finishing up an assignment, I should be done in ten minutes.
Would you like to walk over together?
Y aoyorozu Momo (16:30)
Sure, you not eating with Midoriya?
Todoroki Shouto (16:31)
Not tonight.
Yaoyorozu Momo (16:31)
Okay, I’ll see you in ten then.
I’ll come to your room.
Todoroki Shouto (16:31)
Sounds good.
Momo knocked on Todoroki’s door at four forty sharp. Normally, she’d get dinner with Jirou or Mina, but hunger got the best of her and she couldn’t wait for dinner any longer or else her stomach might eat itself. She knew Todoroki wouldn’t oppose to getting dinner early, which saved her from having to make the trip to the dining hall alone.
Todoroki opened the door as he shrugged on his jacket, “Hey.” he said in his usual flat tone.
“You ready?” she asked.
He nodded and shoved his room keys into his jacket pocket, “I heard tonight there’s a ‘make your own pizza’ bar. Midoriya wouldn’t stop talking about it today.” any other person would’ve missed it, but a smile spread across Todoroki’s face at the mention of Midorya.
“So why aren’t you going with him to dinner then?” Momo asked again, reaching to shut the door behind him as he slipped on his shoes.
“He’s working on a project.”
“What project?” they made their way down the hall and to the elevator, “We weren’t assigned anything for class.” she said in confusion. Momo would if there was an assignment due soon.
“Well, it’s not for school.” Todoroki pushed the call button on the elevator, “He’s compiling all of his hero data notebooks into a digital document. Since we got those SteelBooks for school, he figured he’d start typing the information that he has in addition to writing it by hand. That way, if he loses one or the other, he always has a second copy.”
Leave it to Midoriya to spend his free time doing extra work, “How many of those books does he have?”
The elevator beeped and the doors opened, “I honestly have no clue, I know there’s more than twenty five.”
“Over twenty five!?” she repeats in disbelief, “What does he even write about?”
They stepped into the elevator as Torodorki said, “Well I know the first couple notebooks are dedicated to All Might and One for All. But everything else is information about the different quirks he encounters. He has entries about everyone in our class.” the doors slid shut.
“Everyone? Even Mineta?” she asked with furrowed eyebrows.
“Even Mineta.” he confirmed, leaning against one of the elevator walls and crossing his arms, “From the glimpses I’ve seen, the notes are incredibly detailed and some come with visual aids.”
Now, Momo might be a product of her proper upbringing, but it didn’t exempt her from having not so proper, teenage girl thoughts, “Have you seen all of the notes about you?” she tried her best to keep her voice and expression as neutral as possible.
“What are you getting at?” his eyes narrowed, seeing past her facade, “You know he doesn’t let anyone, not even Uraraka and Iida, read his books. I’ve given him information before for my sections, but I’ve never actually seen it.”
Momo shrugged and pursed her lips, “Hmm, no reason. It’s just, well, since you two are kind of dating now, I wonder if he’s added any…” she let her voice trail off for dramatic effect as the elevator chimed again when they reached the ground floor, “extra information about you.”
“I don’t understand what you’re implying.”
“Oh don’t play dumb Shouto,” Todoroki tensed slightly at her use of his first name, “everyone knows you and Midoriya skip the second half of seventh period to make out in the bathrooms.”
“Th-that’s not true!” he stammered with wide eyes, the temperature in the small space slowly began to rise as the elevator doors opened. The cool air from the lobby rushed into the elevator and created a thin layer of fog.
Momo waved her hands, disturbing the vapor, “Oh? I think your quirk says otherwise. And you know that boy probably has pages upon pages about how it affects your kissing.” he couldn’t argue her accusation, betrayed by his old man’s stupid quirk in more ways than one.
“Besides,” she continued as she stepped out of the elevator, “aren’t you curious?” her lips twisted in contempt as she realized what she just did.
The usual expressionless look on Todoroki’s face cracked; frozen staring with wide eyes revealing distress and suspicion. Momo planted the seed, now all she had to do was wait for the flower to grow.
-–
Todoroki Shouto (22:48)
Are you awake?
Midoriya received countless texts like this from Todoroki, even before they were dating. This one felt different though. For starters, usually Todoroki texted Midoriya asking if he was awake in the middle of the night, not at ten minutes until eleven o’clock. Second, Midoriya’s bedtime, if he completed all his homework on time, was always eleven fifteen. So Todoroki should’ve known he wasn’t asleep. He was actually studying for a test they had for their “History of Japanese Heroism” class, but that was besides the point. Third…
Midoriya Izuku (22:48)
yeah whats up? is everything okay????
Todoroki Shouto (22:48)
I’m fine, I just have a question.
Midoriya Izuku (22:49)
spill
Todoroki Shouto (22:50)
It’s a dumb question, but Momo kept bothering me about it and to be honest it’s gonna bug me until I get an answer. So, I apologize in advance.
But, how thorough are your notes about me?
Midoriya Izuku (22:52)
like for your quirk?
i pretty much write down things i notice about your quirk
like when you use it in class or combat and stuff
i haven’t really confirmed anythin with u so its mostly just observations
Todoroki Shouto (22:52)
Is that all you write about?
Midoriya felt his stomach drop and mouth dry up.
Midoriya Izuku (22:53)
wat do u mean?
Todoroki Shouto (22:53)
Midoriya, you know what I mean.
His pulse quickened.
Todoroki Shouto (22:54)
That was harsh. I’m not good at this.
Midoriya Izuku (22:54)
its ok lol! im not good at this either :O
Midoriya actually laughed at his lame attempt at stalling. He felt it coming, the truth drenched word vomit.
Midoriya Izuku (22:54)
sometimes ill draw pics with my notes.
little sketches here nd there
Which technically wasn’t a lie, he did include reference pictures from time to time.
Todoroki Shouto (22:55)
What are they of?
Midoriya Izuku (22:55)
oh ya know
you in your hero outfit nd stuff
Todoroki Shouto (22:55)
And that’s all?
Midoriya had two choices; lie and end the conversation there, or tell the truth. Which could have any number of outcomes.
Midoriya Izuku (22:55)
well…
He never was a good liar.
Midoriya Izuku (22:56)
recently ive added notes about how ur quirk affects your kissing
and pretty much how it affects your entire body when we uhm make out
Midoriya quickly hit the send button and threw his phone on his bed. His face suddenly felt like he just stuck it in an oven. Confessing over text felt so much worse. When you talk to someone, the words disappear into the air. But texts are, basically, for forever thanks to screenshotting. Would Todoroki do something like that? Probably not. Yeah definitely not, he wouldn’t do something like that in a million-
Bzzzzzzt Bzzzzzzzt
Midoriya’s wild train of thought would have to wait. He flew out of his desk chair and curled up in his bed with his cell phone close to his face as if he were hiding it from prying eyes.
Todoroki Shouto (22:57)
Do you mind sharing some of your findings?
Holy shit
Midoriya Izuku (22:58)
well… i know u can control the temp of ur tongue to a certain xtent
sometimes u switch from hot to cold nd i gotta b honest it drives me crazy
Midoriya’s hands shook as he continued typing
Midoriya Izuku (23:00)
nd when u get too xcited u can lose control of ur left side
the results vary from u either burning me with ur tongue
or even actually setting urself on fire
Todoroki Shouto (23:01)
Anything else?
Midoriya bit his lip, trying to subdue the pressure that pooled in his lower abdomen by squeezing his pillow tightly as he continued to type.
Midoriya Izuku (23:02)
ur body also matches up with watever side is being over worked
so ur skin on ur left side can get really hot
nd the skin on ur right can get really cool
Ive also drawn u without a shirt on a couple of times
nd i’ve made speculations about…
Midoriya stared at the message he was about to send. He couldn’t finish the sentence over text.
Midoriya Izuku (23:02)
can i call u?
–-
- EPIC BROS GROUP CHAT -
RedRiotRulezzzz (23:10)
said da night wind to da shepheard boooooooooy~
DO U HEAR WHAT I HEAR !?!??!?!?!
;DDDDDDDDDD
SerOhNoUDont (23:10)
Im trying 2 block it out
But yeah I hear it.
Pikachu (23:10)
im so proud of m’boys :’)
KingExplodoKillz666 (23:11)
what r u fucktards talking about?
Pikachu (23:11)
holy shjt baku r u on campus ??????
KingExplodoKillz666 (23:11)
obviously not I went home 4 the weekend
I fucking told you at lunch I was leaving after class????
SerOhNoUDont (23:11)
Can confirm- he did mention it at lunch
Right before u did ur chopstick whalrus trick
Pikachu (23:12)
that shjt never gets old man :^)
KingExplodoKillz666 (23:12)
will someone tell me what the fuck is going on at school?
RedRiotRulezzzz (23:13)
you owe me ¥1700 that’s what the fuck is going on at school !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KingExplodoKillz666 (23:14)
there is no fucking way
RedRiotRulezzzz (23:14)
_audio.mp3_
READ IT N FUCKIN’ WEEP
Pikachu (23:15)
DUDE KIRI WHAT THE FUCK????????
SerOhNoUDont (23:15)
DELETE THAT BRO THAT’S PERSONAL SHIT
RedRiotRulezzzz (23:16)
whaaaaaaaat???
baku wanted proof!!!
KingExplodoKillz666 (23:16)
no. i did not ask you for a fUCKING AUDIO FILE OF PROOF THAT YOU WON THE BET
Pikachu (23:17)
dude just delete it
(but u do owe kiri ¥1700 and im fuckin dyin at how funny it all is)
((i cant believe he fuckin won wowowowowoowowwowo))
SerOhNoUDont (23:17)
Oh yeah, this shit’s hilarious
And Kiri u gotta delete the file too
RedRiotRulezzzz (23:18)
done ;D
i win i win i win i win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--
Todoroki Shouto (23:45)
I hate you.
Yaoyorozu Momo (23:45)
Do you?
Is it because you know I was right?
Todoroki Shouto (23:45)
Yes.
You ruin lives.
Yaoyorozu Momo (23:46)
I wouldn’t be too sure, Todo-kun.
It sounded like realizing it wasn’t such a bad thing ;)
The fire alarm for the building immediately went off and a chorus of groans erupted from the rows of dorm rooms.
Part 5
“I’ve been thinking. Maybe we should go on a date sometime soon?” Midoriya began as he and Todoroki were studying in the library. Exams were coming up and most of their free time was dedicated to either training or studying. Which meant that they had been zero time for romance.
Todoroki looked up from his book at Midoriya, “We go on dates all the time.” he said diverting his gaze back to whatever sentence he was reading.
“Studying and sparring don’t count as dates.” Midoriya deadpanned, “Movie nights and eating together don’t count either.” he quickly added as Todoroki opened his mouth to retort.
Todoroki shut his book and rested his chin in his hands, “Fine, if those don’t count, what do you want to do?”
Midoriya’s cheeks flushed red and he scratched his head, “Ah, well, I was kind of hoping you would’ve had an idea?” he said sheepishly.
“Are you serious?” Todoroki’s blue and gray eyes narrowed, “I have no experience coming up with date ideas.” and even if he were, Todoroki was certain that Midoriya wouldn’t consider his idea of “the perfect date”- a quiet evening alone in his room, reading a loud to each other under some of his softest blankets- as a date at all.
“Neither do I. And I would pick a date, but,” Midoriya squirmed in his seat and his eyes darted to every point in the room except Todoroki’s face, “I’m kind of scared you wouldn’t want to do my idea for our date. So, it’s easier to just leave it up to you.” he said. There wasn’t anything in this entire world that Mirdoriya wanted more than to go on a proper date with Todoroki and he assumed it would probably entail doing things at the fire and ice wielder’s slow pace.
Todoroki felt incredibly stupid. He should’ve known Midoriya’s mind would jump to the same conclusions as his. Their minds worked in such similar ways it was almost scary.
He took Midoriya’s hand and laced their fingers together, “I’m sure I’d be fine with what whatever you picked for our date.” and Todoroki meant it. He didn’t care what they did, just so long as he did it with Midoriya.
Midoriya’s eyes met Todoroki’s in earnest, “Are you sure?”
Todoroki nodded and squeezed Midoriya’s scarred hand, “Yes I’m sure.” he said and brought Midoriya’s hand to his mouth to kiss it.
--
Todoroki Shouto (13:22)
I need a favor from you.
Yaoyorozu Momo (13:22)
oh? do tell???
you need some “special supplies” made?
;)
Todoroki Shouto (13:23)
I’m going to pretend you didn’t say that.
Yaoyorozu Momo (13:23)
Sorry, Jirou took my phone.
What’s up?
Todoroki Shouto (13:24)
I need you to make me ice skates.
--
The train ride to the ice rink was silent. Todoroki and Midoriya sat knee to knee and shared Midroriya’s ear buds to listen to some music. Todoroki had never been ice skating before, but from what his sister and Momo told him, it was a great deal of fun. It probably wouldn’t be hard for him do, considering he could control ice at will and utilized it to help him move faster during matches. But the thought of him falling flat on his face on the ice in front of Midoriya haunted him since the moment the green haired boy suggested it as their date activity.
Midoriya reached for Todoroki’s earbud and removed it, “I’m really excited.” he whispered, sending a chill down Todoroki’s spine. Todoroki would practically feel Midoriya’s smile press against his ear.
He cleared his throat, “I’m really excited too.” he admitted. Midoriya nuzzled his face into the crook of Todoroki’s neck, which was, thankfully, covered by a scarf. If Midoriya actually made contact with his skin, Todoroki was sure he would’ve burnt him.
“You’re so warm.” Midoriya sighed and pressed closer.
Frozen in place, Todoroki just nodded and took the ear bud from Midoriya so he could continue listening to the music until their stop.
When the train creaked to a halt three stops later, Midoriya groaned, “Time to get up.” and woefully pulled himself away from his personal heating pad. He was lucky he didn’t fall asleep.
They got off the train and made their way over to the ice rink, which was surprisingly crowded. Paying for their tickets and picking out skates- well Midoriya picked out skates, Todoroki had Momo make some for him- was a breeze since Midoriya did most of the talking. Free skate was in ten minutes, so they situated themselves on a bench near the entrance of the rink and laced up their skates.
“I used to come to this rink all the time with my mom when I was little.” Midoriya mused as he secured a knot on his left skate, “I always found it funny how they had to have signs that prohibit the use of quirks while on the ice. It’d be really interesting to see people use them in a venue like this. I wonder if Aizawa-sensei would let us do a match where we’re all on ice? Obviously you’d be at an unfair advantage, so you might not be able to participate… Or maybe you would? You’d have to have a handicap or something, but I feel like it could be a really good learning exercise. Fighting on different terrains and what not. But I’m probably boring you with all this, aren’t I?” he was doing it again, rambling. He couldn’t believe how big of a nerd he was. Even on a date, no one was safe from Midoriya’s analytical mind.
“No, I like it when you talk about quirks and things.” Todoroki said as he finished lacing up his skates.
Midoriya was thankful that he was wearing a scarf and hat, because he was sure his ears and neck were the same deep red as his cheeks, “Ah well, it’s nothing really. When I get going, I can’t seem to stop.”
Todoroki stood, getting used to balancing on the blades, and pat Midoriya’s head, “I would rather listen to you talk about heroes and quirks than anything else in the entire world.” he said softly so only Midoriya heard.
Midoriya felt his heart dance in his chest like an impatient child, how did he get so lucky? He didn’t care that he only had one skate on, he leapt to his feet and his arms around the back of Todoroki’s neck to kiss him. Their noses bumped together and Todoroki nearly lost his footing, but it was still amazing.
Midoriya slowly pulled away, arms still around and the other, and sighed. Words could not describe how wonderful he felt, so he just hugged Todoroki as hard as he could.
Todoroki also wrapped his arms around Midoriya’s waist and squeezed him back. He smelt clean, like fabric softener and pine needles, “C’mon. Let’ get ready to go on the ice.” Todoroki said. Midoriya nodded against his chest and pulled away.
They skated for the entirety of the two hour free skate, laughing and holding gloved hands to keep each other steady as they glided across the ice. As expected, Todoroki was a natural at figure skating. But he was surprised for how well Midoriya carried himself out on the ice. He guessed the green haired boy wasn’t lying when he said he and his mother frequented the rink when he was younger. There were a couple of times when Midoriya strayed from Todoroki to show off his moves, skating backwards and doing tiny hops. Todoroki clapped for his boyfriend and gave him congratulatory kisses on the cheek for his feats.
On the train ride home, as Midoriya slept with his cheek pressed against his left shoulder, Todoroki reviewed the videos and photos he was able to take of their date on his phone. He couldn’t help smiling when he came upon a selfie of Midoriya making a funny face while he kissed the other boy’s cheek. Maybe he would print it out and hang it up in his room when they got back to campus. He certainly wasn’t going to delete off of his phone any time soon.
--
Todoroki Shouto (17:45)
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Thank you for the skates.
Yaoyorozu Momo (17:46)
HELP. I’VE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP.
THIS IS SO CUTE.
Todoroki Shouto (17:46)
Don’t you dare go spreading this around.