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CHAPTER THIRTEEN

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HOW WERE YOU GOING TO FACE Todoroki? You have no idea. Are you supposed to act normal, give him the cold shoulder, or never talk about what happened that night?

"Maybe... I should just avoid him?" You said out loud subconsciously, looking at the door that led inside to your classroom.

"Avoid who?" Someone suddenly spoke behind you, making you startled as you let out a silent scream.

"Fuck! Denki, please never sneak behind my back. You almost gave me a heart attack, god." You said, sighing out of relief. You would've truly died of heart attack had it been a certain split colored hair.

"Woah, chill. Has something happened to you? Did you and Todoroki break up?" Denki said nonchalantly, scratching the back of his neck. You could feel your cheeks heat up and your heart start to palpitate at the mention of that certain someone. You push Denki away playfully and shook your head, answering his question.

"No, we didn't..."

"Who are you avoiding, then?" He asked almost too loudly for your liking as he opened the door, which made you grab his arm to pull him away and glare at him right in the eyes. "Ow! That hurt, you know!"

"Can you lower your voice, please," You glared at him even more, which made him shut up and nod at you. "Good. I'm not... avoiding anyone. Actually, could you just forget that you ever heard that, instead?"

"Why? Is it something that people shouldn't know?" He arched a brow at you.

"Well... It's embarrassing. I don't really wanna talk about it. So, yeah. It's something that people shouldn't know." You look away at him embarrasedly. Hell, you don't even know how to tell someone that you kissed Todoroki. You weren't even sure if that happened at all or if that was just a dream. You were so out of it when it happened.

As if he understood the situation that you were in without sharing any information, his face lit up and gave you a thumbs up. This made you confused, asking him things profusely. "What? Why are you giving me that look? Do you know something?"

"No, I don't, but I understand that you aren't comfortable with people knowing what you said. So, shall we go inside now?" He questioned. What he said made you smile.

"Alright."

"But first, can you please let go of my arm...?" He asked awkwardly, which made you rapidly remove your hold on his arm. "Let's relax, (Name), and whoever you're avoiding, I'll be here to help you."

You were thankful for Denki and his sentiments. However, you knew that no one could help with your heart beating loudly and avoiding that certain someone.

You went inside the classroom with Denki, and the first thing that met your eyes is his figure, sitting on his chair. He wasn't looking at you, but rather, your hand. Did he perhaps hear or see what happened? Your heart started to beat even faster as you walked towards your seat.

All the plans that you've decided to go with for today in your mind went down the drain as you couldn't think of anything but to avoid him. How could you even confront him?

You take a seat while avoiding eye contact with Todoroki, with Denki sitting next to you. "Are you alright? Do you need any help?"

Denki, please shut up. "No, I'm fine. But... could you help me with this subject?" You tried to avoid the topic and instead tried to focus on another as classes started.

All throughout class, you felt tense. It was as if Todoroki was staring right at your soul even when you couldn't see him. He was right behind you, after all.

"Let's start with the presentation for your photography homework." Aizawa-sensei announced. He called out the first few partners that had to present in front.

Oh. So this is it.

You knew that interacting with Todoroki was unavoidable at this point.

"(Name)." He whispered, and you almost shivered when you felt his breath on your back. Was he that close to you? If you looked behind you, would he be as close to you as you were to him that night?

More importantly, you should talk to him about the presentation.

But when you were about to reply to him, your names were suddenly called as you look in front. "Todoroki and (Surname). Please present in front."

You sigh and stood up, bringing the photographs that you've printed along, with Todoroki doing the same.

"I'll present it for us," You snatch the pictures he printed so that he'd have no say.

You take a quick glance and saw a picture he printed. It was the children smiling.

You stood in front, with Todoroki on the opposite side, with a distant too evident. The awkward silent in the air didn't help the situation at hand. You cough awkwardly and start to speak.

"So... uh, for our photography..." You take a quick glance at Todoroki. He was already looking at you which made you look away. "We decided to go to the orphanage and spend time with the children. This is our pictures..." You showcase the pictures that you took and printed first. Majority of them was you and the children having fun. There were also some pictures that you took for Todoroki.

When it was Todoroki's batch pictures next, you unconsciously present the pictures slower to also look at them. They... were the same as yours, but in his point of view. All of the pictures contained you.

As you reached the end, you stare at the last picture a little too long before you realize what you were doing and spoke, out of your trance. "...And that's all."

"I see. You may now go back to your seats." Aizawa-sensei spoke which made you sigh in relief. It was finally done.

The two of you went back to your seats, with the presentation continuing. While it was Denki and his partner's turn, you feel someone tap your back. You look back and it was Todoroki.

"Oh, Todoroki! Here are your pictures. I forgot to give it back to you, sorry." You quickly said without hearing what he has to say.

"It's not--" You cut him off when you see Denki going back to his seat, done with his own presentation.

"Oh! Denki, about that subject I needed help with..." You blatantly ignore what Todoroki has to say.

"Huh? Haven't we already discussed that?" You glared at him, which made him shut up.

"I feel like I'm getting deja vu..."

When class ended and it was time for lunch, Todoroki tried to start a conversation with you again but failed.

"Mina! Let's have lunch." You hastily went to Mina and linked her arm with yours.

"Oh? Sure." She agreed and the two of you went down the cafeteria.

As the two of you lined up to order lunch, Mina striked a conversation with you.

"What's going on with you and Todoroki? And why are you avoiding him?" Your eyes widen at what she asked. Were you being too obvious?

"What? Ha ha ha... I have no idea what you're talking about, Mina. Why would I avoid Todoroki?" You laugh it off, looking away from Mina.

"You know, the tension in the air between the of you is very obvious. Everyone noticed." Ah, fuck.

"Well..." You played with your pocket when the sudden realization hit you that you did not bring your wallet with you. You were rushing to avoid Todoroki that you've forgotten to bring your wallet! It's not like you could complain, since you could also avoid the topic with Mina.

"Actually, Mina, I have to go back to the classroom. I forgot to bring my wallet with me."

"Whaaat? Fine." You give her an apologetic smile and made your way to the classroom. You slide the door gently, scoping the surroundings. There was no one inside.

You take a step towards your seat and with your wallet in hand, you almost thank the heavens that there were no one inside.

Almost thanked the heavens. You almost did. Because he wasn't inside, but instead was waiting for you outside. Your eyes widen when you met each others gaze. He was right beside the door.

You try to escape but it was to no avail when he grabbed your wrist not so gently and pulled you inside the classroom. Your eyes widened even more when he was almost pinning you to the door.

"Um, what is it, Todoroki?" You look away from him, feeling your cheeks heat up once again. You could feel his hot breath on your skin and it was almost tingling.

"Can I ask you a question?" He starts off.

Is this it? Is this the part where he tries to break it off with you?

"...Go ahead, Todoroki." You say, closing your eyes, preparing yourself to answer his question.

"Why... are you calling me by my last name, but you call Kaminari by his first name?"

Your eyes shut open to look at him, not expecting his question.

"W-What?"

"No... actually, more important than that, why are you avoiding me?" The last sentence was almost a whisper, and you felt him rest his forehead on your shoulder, almost as if he gave up.

You bit your lip before replying. "I didn't do it on purpose... well, maybe I did, but I didn't know how to face you. I can't even... look at your face right now. I'm too embarrassed."

"Why?" He says, suddenly looking at you right in the eyes. "Did you not like me kissing you?"

"What? No! It's nothing like that. I actually... um, liked it." You confessed.

"So why were you avoiding me? Did I do something wrong?" He almost looked like a puppy who got hurt, which made your lips pucker into a straight line and shook your head.

"You didn't do anything wrong. I just... didn't know how to face you. Is all."

"Then, you don't mind if I kiss you again, right?" He says almost a little too seriously.

"W-What?"

"I'm kidding." He admitted, intertwining his hand with yours. "...Care to tell me why, now?"

"Care to tell you what?"

"Why you aren't calling me by my first name. But you call Kaminari by his first name."

Oh. Was he jealous, or were you overthinking?

"Is that all you want to know, Shoto?" You tease lightheartedly, your lips forming into a grin.

He was silent yet again and leaned his forehead on your shoulder, hiding his face to you. "Yeah. I just... wanted your attention."

You softly smile and gently caressed his hair with your hand, closing your eyes. "Is that so?"

"Mhm. I missed you." Todoroki whispers as he rests his head on your shoulder, inhaling your scent. "You smell like home."


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