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Ochako sighed as she closed the door of her house, it had been a long day, waking up at 6 A.M. to go to college and then work and now back home at 10 P.M.
She found it hard to manage working and studying at the same time but she needed the money, at least to go live on her own. She can't keep living with her parents, she's no longer a kid, she's is now 19 years old.
Speaking of parents, it was awfully quite tonight, she assumed they were already in bed so she walked to the kitchen to find something to eat.
As she sat on the kitchen table she remembered what Tsuyu told her a few days ago when she was complaining about not being able to afford an apartment.
She talked about finding a roommate. I mean sure, but, who would want to live with her? She decided to leave that thought for tomorrow.
"Katsuki!" A voice yelled from downstairs, he could hear it in his sleep, then footsteps up the stairs and then someone banging on his door.
"Katsuki!! Wake up you little shit!" Of course it was his mom.
Katsuki got out of bed and opened his door. "Shut up you old hag! I'm trying to sleep!" He yelled.
"Who are you calling an old hag?! You're gonna be late to college! Your friends are already waiting for you!"
"Tch, whatever. Now get out! I wanna change!" He slammed the door and sat down on his bed.
He turned his vision to his alarm clock, 7:30 A.M., it clearly didn't go off, stupid alarm clock.
He never overslept, in fact he always went to bed at 8 P.M. but last night he just couldn't sleep. He felt like something was going to happen, not something bad but something. It made him nervous, he didn't like that.
He changed and rushed downstairs and out the front door, he didn't feel like yelling with his mother.
There outside of his house were his friends, Kirishima, Kaminari and Sero.
"Hey! Bakubro!" Kirishima wrapped an arm around his shoulders.
"What happened? You never oversleep" Asked Kaminari.
"Probably too busy thinking about someone" Sero wiggled his eyebrows.
"What are you talking about?" Katsuki asked annoyed.
"Ohh, there's someone upsetting your sleep?" Joked Kaminari.
"There's no one! Stop whatever this is." He said and everyone went silent, noticing he's upset. Kirishima looked at him worried.
"Yo Bro, you good? You never get that angry for a joke." Kirishima said.
"Yeah just... My old hag, she's annoying and I wish I could live alone without her bothering me all day." Katsuki replied.
"Why don't you come live with us?" Kaminari offered with a smile.
"Never, I don't want to deal with you idiots all day, I'm gonna be like a mom there with you three."
"Plus, we don't have more space Kaminari." Sero reminded his friend.
"Then, go live on your own! You have the money." Kirishima said.
"Yeah, but everytime I search for apartments they always reject me because I'm 'too mean'." He replied.
"Then ask your mom or dad to help you!" Kirishima continued. Kaminari and Sero ignoring their conversation and going on their own world.
"Never."
"Then get a roommate, someone that can handle your explosive behavior and help you get an apartment. Plus, I don't think it would be a bad idea living with someone, you don't do well on your own." Kirishima said.
"What are you talking about? Explosive behavior? I don't do well on my own?!" Katsuki snapped towards his red haired friend.
"Yes, explosive behavior, you know what I mean. And no, you don't do well on your own, do you want me to talk about those times in front of them?" Kirishima asked pointing towards the blonde and black haired boys.
"No..."
"I thought so. Now go find a roommate, I can help you if you want!"
"I don't need your help." Katsuki suddenly bumped into someone.
"Oh my god, I'm so sorry!" A female voice said, he looked down and saw none other than Uraraka, he remembered her, how could he not, she was always hanging out with Mina so that meant he saw her every now and then. Plus, she always gained his attention just by being there and he didn't get why.
"Oh, hi Uraraka!" Kirishima said towards her, gaining the attention of his other two friends.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" Kirishima continued.
"I overslept, just up all night thinking you know." She said with a smile.
"Well then watch were you going, Round Face." Katsuki said, crossing his arms.
"Well you weren't looking either, Bakugo." She said, leaving Katsuki speechless at her sudden braveness. "Anyway, I'm gonna be late! Bye guys!." And she left, the other three boys waving at her.
"Wow, looks like you're not the only one that overslept Kacchan." Kaminari said mockingly.
"Shut up, Dunce Face." And Katsuki walked towards his class.
Someone that can handle your explosive behavior. Tch, whatever.
When lunch time came, Ochako was already outside eating with her friend Tsuyu.
"Have you thought about the whole roommate thing?" Her friend asked.
The brunette looked up from her food and nodded. "Do you wanna be my roommate?"
Tsuyu smiled. "'Chako, I knew you would ask, but I can't. I'm comfortable living with my parents, plus I have to take care of my siblings." She said, gaining a sad expression from Ochako.
"Who can I ask now?" She puffed her cheeks.
As they finished eating lunch, Ochako saw a familiar green haired boy walking on his own. She got up and approached him.
"Izuku!" She yelled.
The boy turning around with a smile. "Ochako!" He gave her a hug and they both started walking back to the building.
"So, I was thinking about getting an apartment so I don't bother my parents..." She said, the boy looking at her waiting for her to continue. "And since I can't afford to pay for it on my own, I was thinking of getting a roommate... Would you be interested?" She asked in a low voice.
Midoriya scratched the back of his head, looking for the right words. "S-Sorry Ocha, I already have a roommate... Melissa... You know..." He trailed off.
Ochako widened her eyes, she had forgot that her best friend lived with his girlfriend. "O-Oh my god! I'm so sorry Izu! I forgot..."
"It's fine!" He said with a smile, she didn't realize but they were already outside of one of his classes. "I got to go, bye Ocha!" He said waving and entering his class.
Ochako only waved back and walked to her class, thinking who she could ask.
She pulled out her phone.
You
hi Mina!
So you know how I'm looking for an apartment, and I was wondering if you would like to be my roommate!
Mina💖
sorry girl!
I can't I already live with my girl Jiro
You
it's ok!
if you know about someone tell me plssss
Mina💖
I will!!
see you laterrr
Now what? She thought.
I can ask Iida... No, too many rules.
One of my coworkers? No, I don't know them that well.
She sighed. And with that, Ochako gave up.
Ochako came back home tired once again, but this time greeted by her parents, and the pleasant smell of gyoza.
"Ocha! You came home early today!" Her mom greeted her with a big smile as she cooked.
"How was work today little one?" Her dad said also with a big smile as he was setting the table.
Ochako took a seat and yawned. "Tiring." She replied. "And I'm sooo hungryyy."
"Well, you're lucky because food is ready." Her mom said as she gave her a plate of gyoza.
Ochako waited for her parents to seat to start eating.
"So... I've been thinking about finding a roommate... You know, someone I can share an apartment with. But it's so hard!" She said.
"Honey, you know you don't bother us." Her dad said.
"I know but I feel like a burden. And I'm a big girl now and I wanna be able to take care of myself." She replied.
"Oh 'Chako, it's okay, I'm sure you will find someone soon. But you can always count on us." Her mom said with a smile, giving her a hug.
After eating dinner and a relaxing shower, Ochako slumped into bed, tomorrow was Saturday so she could sleep till late.
As she was deep in thought, her phone started ringing. She picked it up and looked at the caller. Kirishima? She thought as she answered the call.
"Hey girlie!" The redhead greeted through the phone.
"Hi Kiri! What's up?" She replied.
"Nothing much,I was hanging out with Mina today and she told me you were looking for a roommate, right?"
"Yeah..."
"I got you one!"
Oh... Ochako thought. He wants to be my roommate? But doesn't he live with Kaminari and Sero? I don't think I can be around that many boys and also they-
Her thoughts were interrupted by her friend still talking. "Ura! Are you there? Did you hear what I said?"
"What?"
"I got you a roommate! Bakugo!"
Oh...
"Are you sure about that, Kiri? He doesn't seem the type to want a roommate."
"Yep! I'm sure, he's been looking for one too."
Ochako sighed, don't get her wrong, she would like to live with Bakugo if he wasn't so rude most of the time. I mean she learned how to ignore him but still.
"I can hear you thinking in there. It'll be fine Ura. You guys know each other for a while and I've seen you interacting and you can definitely shut him up."
Shut him up? When has she done that? Then she remembered every time he would try to say something rude to her she would come up with something to say at the same level as him and he would go silent. She smiled.
"Okay... But does he know I'm gonna be his roommate?"
There was a silence in the line.
"Not exactly... I haven't talked to him, but I'm sure he will agree."
"Kiri..."
"Don't worry Ura! I'll talk to him and I'll text you what he says! Bye!" And before she could answer he hang up.
She sighed, What am I getting into?
Katsuki laid in bed, looking at the ceiling.
He sighed, it was already past his bedtime but he just couldn't sleep, he still had the feeling that something was going to happen but not that much anymore.
Maybe he was going crazy.
He thought about dinner. Auntie Inko came to dinner with Izuku and her new boyfriend Toshinori Yagi? Was that the name? He didn't remember. He was quiet the whole dinner, listening to Izuku talk about his major in Sports Science. Until something caught his attention.
"So... I heard you're living with you girlfriend now Izuku. It's that right?" Mitsuki said.
"Y-Yes, we've been living together for a few weeks now."
"That's awesome! Inko do you miss him?" She asked.
"Yeah, it's weird not having him around but now that I have Toshinori I don't feel alone." She looked lovingly at her boyfriend. "What about you Katsuki, do you have a girlfriend?" Inko asked him.
He started getting nervous as someone came to his mind. "No auntie..." He mumbled.
"I'm sure you'll find someone!" She said smiling at him.
"Yes, Kacchan!" Izuku smiled at him too.
He still thought about that. A girlfriend? Tch, never probably. But a familiar face came to his mind. He brushed off the thought, not wanting to think about it and it's not like she would ever like him.
His phone pinged, indicating a new message.
Shitty Hair
hey bakubro
You
what do you want
Shitty Hair
wow didn't expect you to be awake
You
can't sleep
Shitty Hair
what's wrong?
You
too much shit in my head
Shitty Hair
:(
well I came to tell you something that probably will make you happier
maybe
You
what
Shitty Hair
I got you a roommate!!!
You
who
Shitty Hair
Uraraka!
His eyes widened.
You
what
Shitty Hair
yesss
she's also looking for a roommate so I thought hey that would be great
You
why
Shitty Hair
c'mon she's awesome and you wouldn't mind her company...
You
what are you talking about
Shitty Hair
I know you like her
it's so obvious dude!
You
what
Shitty Hair
you couldn't stop staring at her last time she hang out with us
remember?
He did remember, last time they hang out was at Izuku's new apartment. She looked beautiful that night and she wouldn't stop smiling. And he was sure that every time she looked at him, his heart stopped.
You
whatever
Shitty Hair
you're not denying it~
You
shut up
Shitty Hair
sooo do you wanna live with her?
Katsuki sighed, it would be a bad idea. But considering he couldn't stand living with his mom anymore...
You
sure
Shitty Hair
ok!!!
make sure to text her!
You
I don't have her number
Shitty Hair
oh
here you go!
+81 xxxx xxxx
Ochako was doing her economics homework when her phone pinged.
Unknown
hey
I heard you were looking for a roommate
Ochako debated on answering or not, she didn't know who this was or where they heard she wanted a roommate or if it was a killer or something.
Unknown
it's Bakugo btw
Kirishima gave me your number
Ochako sighed.
You
sorry I thought you were a killer or something 😅
I'm guessing he also told you about the roommate thing
Sparky
yeah
we have to look for apartments
You
yep
Sparky
send me your address
I'll pick you up tomorrow at 9 A.M.
You
you drive?
Sparky
no we'll walk
Ochako sighed, she didn't feel like walking on a Saturday at 9 A.M.
You
ok!
Location
see you!
Sparky
bye
Ochako was nervous, tomorrow was going to be weird.