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Neito Monoma was your average popular kid at a school. He had the blond hair and blue ice like eyes. He made fun of other classes, he's broken hearts, and always gets away with it. Tho people around him thought he was an asshole and annoying. Not to mention he will take advantage of people's weaknesses. But he was cleaver and observant. He had good grade's and was rich.
Everyone seemed to hate Monoma except for one person. One person was so hopelessly in love with the so called 'asshole'. His name was Denki Kaminari. If you were new to the school, you'd think he was some kind of nerd with his silver glasses and the way he would carry his schoolbooks as if he were hugging them.
But no. Kaminari was known for being stupid. He had lower grades than anything. He struggled which was normal, but sometimes school would become too much for Kaminari. Kaminari's hair was more yellow with a black lightning bolt like shape in his bangs. If you compared Monoma and Kaminari, Kaminari's hair was much messier then the other.
Tho Monoma would insult people, he hasn't to Kaminari, which made his heart flutter. People warned Kaminari that Monoma has broken hearts just like breaking glass, but Kaminari was too focused looking at the blond walk down the hallway to his next class.
Speaking of people warning him about Monoma, he was getting told once again by his best friend Kyouka Jirou. She was like an older sister to Kaminari; they've been friends for quite a bit now. Kaminari did gain a crush on her at some point, but it faded after a bit. Jirou was with Yaomomo, who also seemed to be like an older sister to Kaminari as well. Yaomomo was sweet and kind and would help Kaminari with his study's.
Tho while Jirou tried warning her friend about the other blond, he stared at the blond. It was launch and Jirou saw how Kaminari looked around for his crush. She tried her best to block his view, but as soon as he laid eyes on Monoma, the familiar lovesick smile was plastered on his face while his eyes were lidded. He looked so in love Jirou didn't what she could do.
Yaomomo, Jirou and Kaminari were sitting at a table. Kaminari's chin was on his palm as he looked at Monoma who sat with people going over towards and asking him questions. Monoma was only popular because of his smarts, not so much his personality.
Monoma's eyes are something Kaminari could look at for hours and never get tired of looking at them. His eyes were a nice light blue, almost like ice. His smile was beautiful in Kaminari's eyes, even though his smile would look like a maniac, it was still something Kaminari couldn't get enough of! Everything about Monoma was just so perfect.
"Ari"
"Inari!"
"Aminari!"
"KAMINARI!"
Kaminari broke out of whatever trance he was in, jumping at his friend yelling. He looked over at Jirou with a confused look on his face while Jirou sighed in annoyance. "Did you hear anything I said?" She asked, though she already knew the answer. Kaminari was about to answer her question, but when he glanced over at Monoma, he instantly had the same in love face as he had before.
Monoma was writing something in his notebook, people seeming to back away from him now. He had a small but beautiful smile anyone could easily overlook.
Jirou groaned as she saw Kaminari looking Monoma once more with eyes filled with love. Yaomomo giggled at her girlfriend. "It's only a crush Kyo. I'm sure it won't last to much longer" She spoke calmly with a sweet smile. "I wouldn't even call it crush anymore Mo! Look at him, he's practically hypnotized by that bitch!" Jirou said gesturing to Kaminari.
"Well maybe Kaminari would be able to tone him down?" Yaomomo said unsure of her words. She was newer to the school, she met Jirou before she even went to the school. "Or get his heart broken! If Monoma can break hearts he will. Kaminari hasn't been this in love with someone. Ever. I don't need him heartbroken" Jirou said in a more serious tone.
Yaomomo nodded in agreement. They didn't really care that Kaminari was right there and he could easily hear them. They knew he was too up in the clouds to even care about a single word they spoke.
Jirou ate her sandwich while Yaomomo ate her pizza, Kaminari eating a bag of chips while looking down at the bag in his hands, the smile never leaving his face while his glasses moved a bit forward from the bridge of his nose. Jirou would look at Monoma here there, glaring whenever she did so.
When Kaminari decided to look up at Monoma one last time before the bell rang telling all the students to get ready for classes once again, they made eye contact. Monoma seeing honey-colored eyes look at him as Kaminari saw the ice-colored eyes look back. A smug smirk appeared on Monoma's face while Kaminari felt his face go hot.
Kaminari's face was red as a tomato, and he realized that. He hid in the crook of Yaomomo's neck, Jirou, who was sitting right across from them both, was grumbling something under her breath. "He looked at me!" Kaminari said, his voice sounding muffled. Yaomomo chuckled looking over at Monoma who was making his way towards there table.
"He's coming this way" Yaomomo whispered to Kaminari, making him jump up and look to see Monoma already at their table. "I was informed by the principle to make sure everyone knew that there will be a Valentine's Day dance coming up" Monoma said with a confident smile.
He handed Kaminari a flayer that had all of the details of the upcoming dance. Monoma looked at Kaminari's glasses that were still a bit more forwards. Using his finger, he fixed Kaminari's glasses. Kaminari fought the urge to smile to big as Monoma did so. "I hope I'll see you there" Monoma said walking out of the cafeteria with a wave.
Kaminari smiled dumbly at the two girls who saw the whole thing. Jirou looking suspicious while Yaomomo gave Kaminari a warm smile.
A sudden gasp startled the two, as they looked at each other than at Kaminari who was the one who gasped. "This could be my chance! I should go ask him to the dance!" Kaminari said excitedly. "Kaminari, I don't thin-" Jirou started, but Yaomomo interrupted. "I think that's a lovely idea" Jirou looked at her girlfriend, wondering why she was now siding with Kaminari.
The bell rang through the cafeteria, telling students to get ready for their next class. Kaminari looked around, seeing that he had left his backpack in another classroom. "I left my backpack. Be right back!" Kaminari said before dashing off to go grab it.
Jirou and Yaomomo grabbed their thing's and headed out of the large cafeteria. They walked through the hallway before Jirou decided to speak up. "Why would tell him that's a good idea? I just told you he'll get himself heartbroken" Jirou said, sounding confused. "It'll be fine Kyo" Yaomomo said with confidence in her words. Jirou sighed, letting herself relax about the whole situation before nodding. "I'll take your word for it."
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School was finally over for the day. All the student feeling relived that they can go back home and relax till the school happened the next day.
Kaminari was at another one of his friends' houses. Sero's house to be exact. Kaminari decided to go to his house to talk about his plan on asking Monoma out to the valentine's day dance. Sero had texted his boyfriend to come over, not wanting to deal with all of Kaminari's ranting alone.
Tetsutetsu was Sero's boyfriend. It was something Kaminari didn't expect but found the couple quite cute with each other.
Tetsutetsu had just arrived. Kaminari had been ranting for a bit. It was a common sight, Kaminari ranting to Sero. Kaminari holding a teddy bear Sero kept in his room. Tetsu closed the door behind him, giving Sero a quick kiss on the lips before sitting next to him on the bed, now facing Kaminari.
"So, you're telling me, you want to ask the rudest person in school to the dance? Monoma out of all people?" Sero said with a sigh, fixing his posture. "Wait, what's going on?" Tetsu spoke, seeming more interested with the conversation instead on Sero for once. "Kami here has a big ass crush on Monoma" Sero said gesturing at Kaminari who just smiled innocently.
"I wouldn't do that if I was you man! I used to have a crush on him as well, the rumors are true though! He'll break your heart once he sees you at your weakest!" Tetsu warned. Kaminari scoffed looking to the side. They didn't get it, no one did.
"But people change" Kaminari tried to reason, but Tetsu shook his head. "People may change, but it doesn't always mean for the better" Tetsu's words were quite wiser than they usually were, and Kaminari wasn't living for it.
"I'm sorry dude, but from Tetsu is saying, I'm gunna have to agree" Sero said with a frown. Kaminari got more slouched, his glasses moving slightly forward from the bridge of his nose once again. His glasses never really seemed to fit him. No matter how many pairs of glasses he would get they always seemed a little big one him. It's not like he'd ask to get them adjusted either.
Kaminari sat quite still as the thought of being heartbroken because of Monoma played in his head. He didn't feel like crying, he felt stupid in way for having to force himself not to because of the thought. Tetsu was heartbroken by Monoma, and he seemed fine now. So why was he so affected about someone breaking his heart when they weren't even together.
Before Sero could say a word Kaminari stood up with a smile on his face. "I should probley get going. Don't want my parents worrying!" He said, grabbing his backpack and walking out of the room.
When Kaminari went outside, the smile he held dropped as his thoughts flooded his mind.
Love was a difficult game. You could either find the love of your life and your heart would be happy, or you would get your heart broken. It's something Kaminari didn't like being aware of. But how could he not like Monoma? He was amazing, in his own way.
Kaminari made it home safe and sound. The smell of spaghetti getting made filled the air. "Hey ma" he said with a smile as he walked near the kitchen. His mother liked making foods from around the world. Kaminari's favorite is hamburgers, but spaghetti was high in the ranks.
His mother looked at her son with a smile. "Finally! Your home. Dinner is ready sweetheart. Go get cleaned up" she said giving her son a hug and shooing him away.
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It was the next day and classes went smoothly. The launch bell rang yet again. Monoma sat in his usual table. People asking questions here and there, others spitting insults his way while he just gave them back. But today was different, today was him looking at someone from a different table.
Monoma wasn't a fool; he knew Kaminari had cached a liking to him. He was observant and that's how he knew people's weaknesses and feelings. Sadly, Monoma felt as though he was catching some kind of feelings as well.
But as Monoma tried to think, he had someone muttering his ear off. Midoriya was smart himself but question's if he actually got something right and making himself overthink to the point, he'll switch his opinion or switch the answer to his homework, only to make him fail. But he wasn't talking about homework whatsoever, he was talking about a girl.
Uraraka was the girl Midoriya was talking about. She was smart in her own way's. Uraraka and Midoriya has had an obvious crush on each other for the longest time, but the two were oblivious to each other's feelings.
"I've been wanting to ask her out on a date, so I thought an amusement park would be cool and fun, but then I remembered that Uraraka has motion sickness, and I really don't want her to feel sick. I want her to enjoy herself, and I-" Midoriya muttered on quickly but was interrupted by an annoyed Monoma.
"Will you please shut up!" Monoma said with anger. Midoriya just stood beside where Monoma was sitting, not being affected by the sudden yell. "Damn.....But Anway's I really need help with this-" Midoriya tried to start talking once more but the blond he spoke to has had enough of the talking. "Can't you see I'm busy with something" Monoma spoke once again, in a low annoyed tone.
Midoriya looked at where Monoma's eyes were looking at, to see on what he meant by 'being busy'. "Oh, so you like Kaminari?" Midoriya asked casually. "No. I don't. Just go and talk with your other little friends" Monoma said in the same tone as before, gesturing to the group that known as the Deku-squad.
"I'll leave you too it then. If you were wondering. Kaminari hasn't been asked by anyone to upcoming dance and he didn't ask anyone" Midoriya said, finally leaving Monoma to drown in his thoughts, which was something he wasn't able to do often. Tho part of that was his own fault, considering he couldn't keep his words to himself.
Monoma rolled his eyes as Midoriya had finally left. Now looking over towards Kaminari who was eating a sub-sandwich. Something about Kaminari made Monoma keep thinking about him, and he wasn't sure why. Who knows if he had gained a crush as well, but if he did, he didn't know if he should ignore it.
Could someone just ignore their feelings about someone? Monoma has had crushes, but he never kept the feeling's for long. He sighed at his own thoughts as he ate the curry, he got at the cafeteria. He was always too busy with his schoolwork after school to pack a launch and it's not like his parents had the time either. His family never really spent time together now that Monoma thinks about it.
The rang, startling the blond that was once in thought. He got up and cleaned whatever mess there was at the table he sat at. When done, he went to go to his locker to grab the school supplies he needed for his next class.
He made his way towards said class, looking at the side where a window was placed. The weather was cold but not as cold as it has been.
It was just then when something, or someone had bumped into Monoma, whoever it was fell with thud. Monoma stumbled, hearing a crack as he had stepped on something. Looking down at his shoes, lifting his leg up to see a pair of silver glasses. The lenes now cracked. The glasses might as well be spilt in two.
Monoma looked down to see who had fallen. Kaminari quickly got up, squinting his eyes to identify who he had run into. If only Kaminari fixed his shoelaces he wouldn't have fallen. Monoma bent over and picked up Kaminari's now broken glasses, frowning at the sight of them.
Kaminari realized the person Infront of him was blond, he didn't think it was Monoma. "Bakugou?" He said, though it seemed more like a question for himself to figure out. "No" Monoma sighed out, now examining the glasses that were in his hands.
Kaminari blushed as he recognized the voice, it belonged to Neito Monoma. Kaminari wasn't only blushing over the fact he had a crush on Monoma but also out of embarrassment. If Kaminari could slam his head into a locker he would.
"I stepped on your glasses" Monoma started but took a break in before speaking once again. "Sorry. I'll get them fixed for you" He spoke, waiting for Kaminari's response. But Kaminari was shocked if anything. His crush, Monoma out of all people, was going to fix his glasses for him because he stepped on them. It made his heart flutter.
The same familiar lovesick smile appeared on Kaminari's face. Tho he could barely see anything, he still looked at Monoma like he was the love of his life.
Monoma looked at Kaminari's expression and felt his face heat up. "Ok" Kaminari said in voice that sounded so calm and so in love. Monoma was glad Kaminari couldn't see too well. "Do you have some kind of extra pair?" Monoma asked, trying to seem as calm and collected as possible. Kaminari only hummed in response, humming "Mhm" with a nod.
"Well then. I should get going before I'm late" Monoma says, walking down the hallway as Kaminari smiled with happiness.
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Kaminari sat at the park after school. It was a calming place to be. His old glasses he had before he got the ones that were broken. They were black instead of silver.
He did his homework, sometimes seeming more puzzled with some of the questions and others he got with ease. The trees blew in the wind, some leaf's falling. He should be heading home and see what meal his mother had wiped up next, but he felt so relaxed. He wasn't ready to leave quite yet.
He did go home to change into a hoodie and a pair of black jeans, but his mom was at the store then. That was an hour and a half ago. Kaminari looked around the park. Some family's heading back home with their children. Like his teacher.... Kaminari shrugged it off and continued to do his study's. That's when he felt someone tap his leg, gaining his attention.
Kaminari looked up, seeing Monoma Infront of him. How odd yet lucky for him to be seeing his crush go up to him!
Monoma held out Kaminari's glasses that used to be broken, now looking brand new. "How did you-" Kaminari started but was interrupted. "I gave your glasses to a glasses place so they could copy the measurements. The lenes are the same. I was Gunna make them make it a tighter considering your glasses always seem to lose" Monoma rambled. He seemed embarrassed in a way. Kaminari couldn't help but laugh as he grabbed the glasses that were fixed.
"What are you laughing at!" Monoma snapped, a blush covering his cheeks. "People don't give you enough credit" Kaminari said, putting the glasses on. They felt just like the other ones. "People always say your mean and selfish. But you're being the opposite" Kaminari spoke with a smile that seemed to never leave.
Monoma only sighed, sitting beside Kaminari on the bench. "Shouldn't you be going home or something" Monoma asked suddenly. "My mom was at the store, and I didn't feel like being home alone" Kaminari responded with ease. "What about you?"
It became quiet for a second before Monoma finally spoke. "I decided to get your glasses fixed. When I was going home, I was passing the park and saw you, so I gave them to you" Kaminari nodded at Monoma's words. The trees blowing in the wind ever so slightly. The sun starting to fall while the moon was getting ready to fly. It was only 6:30.
"I should probley get going" Kaminari said, gathering his homework and such. Before Kaminari could leave, Monoma stopped him. "If you're not going to ask anyone to the dance. Then would you like to come with me?" Monoma said, blush covering his and Kaminari's face.
Kaminari only nodded his head with a smile, only saying "Ya" before running towards his house.
When Kaminari entered his house, he squealed in excitement. Gaining his parents attention. "I WAS ASKED OUT TO THE DANCE!" Kaminari yelled out, running to his room. Laughter filled the quietness in his room while his parents only smirked at each other.
_-_-_-_
Kaminari's hair looked nice, his outfit was nice, and he didn't look like shit. He wore a black blazer with a white button up shirt, black dress pants and a yellow tie and to top it all off. A pair of converse. His hair was in a small ponytail, his bands out and slightly looking messy. His smile seemed to leave his face that Saturday. It never dropped.
His father got him to school. "You ready bud" Kaminari's father asked, his own kind smile on his face looking at how excited his son looked. "Yep!" Kaminari said as he opened the car doors, waving to his father who waved back before driving away.
When Kaminari went into the gym where the dance was being held. A disco light flashed all around the darker room as some people talked while other's dance. Music played, making it hard for anyone hear themselves talk.
Kaminari's eyes glittered with excitement as he looked around. Sero dancing nicely to the music while Tetsu tried to copy his Boyfriend but failing miserably, Midoriya asking Uraraka if she would like to dance. He seemed to not know the right words as Uraraka only giggled and took his hand. Momo just hugging Jirou while kissing her here and there, being grateful to be with her girlfriend.
Kaminari kept looking, not seeing Monoma. Kaminari decided to just wait for him, as he might just be running late.
He went over to the snack table. There were some heart shaped pretzels, cookies, and even brownies. To the side of the snack table was a cooler that contained sodas and juice boxes and such. Kaminari grabbed a soda, opening it to hear the satisfying noise. Taking a sip, feeling the fizziness of it.
Time went by faster than Kaminari would like it too. He would look around and see no sight of Monoma over and over again. Was he set up? Maybe Kaminari was just another victim for getting heart broken by the blond. Some of Kaminari's friends would go over to him, asking him if Monoma had shown up, only for Kaminari to shake his head no.
Kirishima was one of the people to go over to the blond who was waiting for Monoma to arrive. When he asked, Kaminari started to cry his eyes out. He's had too much time to overthink and now those words took Apon his emotions. Kirishima wrapped his arms around his friend, feeling a part of his nice clothing gaining a small wet spot. "You should go. The couple's dance is about to start" Kaminari said, forcing out a laugh. Kirishima only sighed at the blond, knowing Kaminari would feel guilty if he didn't go. So, he did.
Kaminari took his glasses off, wiping away as many tears as he could without more just running down. He found himself a chair that was laying around. Kaminari might as well call his dad to pick him up, he didn't feel like watching the couples dance, as it would only make him sadder.
Kaminari placed his glasses back on. turning on his bright phone only made his eyes sting as he squinted until his eyes finally got used to the bright light. Looking through his contacts, he finally found his father's. Clicking the call button, he heard the ringing of his phone until his father picked up. "Hey bud, how's it going!" His father said from the phone, he sounded happy. Waiting for his son to sound excited as ever like he had an hour ago.
"I wanna go home" Kaminari spoke in a weak voice, as tears streamed down his face once more. There was a sigh before his father spoke once more. "Alright squirt. I'm coming" And his father hung up. Kaminari put his phone in his pocket, wiping his eyes which made his glasses lift up.
Suddenly, Yaomomo walked over to Kaminari. Sitting on the chair next to him. Her dress was red and very pretty, Kaminari could see Jirou look at her like she was an angel. "Come here" She spoke softly, opening her arms for Kaminari to hug her. He hugged her side, more tears streaming down his face as he sniffed. Kaminari had completely forgot about the couple's dance.
While Kaminari was sitting with Yaomomo, Monoma had arrived. His blazer was a light blue and so were his dress pants, having a button up shirt with a dark blue tie, wearing nice black shoes with his outfit as well.
The people he walked past seem to glare at him and he knew why, but he was hoping he wasn't too late. Monoma was late for a reason he did not want to share, he got caught up with something along the way. He looked around until his eyes finally found the other blond that had tears streaming down his face.
Monoma went towards Yaomomo and Kaminari, the first one noticing being Yaomomo, who gave him a pleading look almost like asking him to not break Kaminari's heart. Monoma only nodded, making Yaomomo gain Kaminari's attention. "Kami. He's here" She whispered to him, which got his full attention. His eyes met Monoma's as he questioned if he was there to just there to say it to face, or actually have a good reason why he was so late.
Yaomomo left the two alone, not wanting to hold them back with anything they wanted to say. "I'm sorry........I'm sorry I'm so late. A family issue had concurred, and I wasn't able to leave until recently" Monoma spoke with honesty, as he felt guilt wash over him. He never seemed to feel such guilt such the one he felt right now.
Kaminari just stood up, looking at Monoma. Looking for any kind of hint that he was lying to him. But he couldn't find it. The couple's dance had started, as the song sounded calming and nice, as the lights turned into a light blue.
Something came over Kaminari that made him burst into a fit of laughter. Monoma looked at him strangely, wondering if he just looked like a fool to Kaminari. "I'm sorry! I understand your situation, I swear! But I was gunna ask you if you stiff wanted to do the couple's dance and it sounded so cheesy in my head" Kaminari said, laughing his ass off.
"I would like too" Monoma spoke.
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The two danced, Kaminari forgetting he had called his father, who watched in approval as he watch how happy his son was. Maybe Kaminari was just a hopeless romantic. He couldn't help it! Tonight, was a night that Kaminari would never forget. As it was the same for Monoma. Who knew where there feeling would take them, or how people would view them. Monoma always being the asshole while Kaminari always was the hopeless romantic.
But fuck it.
They did end up kissing that pleasant night.
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