Behind the Mask

He's Fine

*This story is taking place after Tensei was attacked by Stain, in this au Stain was caught after in an alley. Tenya feels no closure and is still filled with that murderous, Stain hating rage. But he can't do anything. Also, in this au they already have dorms!*

Third Person POV:

Tenya Iida was what many would call a model student. He was civil and level headed. He did his best and never broke the rules. He was happy and not overly emotional. He did his best to go beyond and help others from helping to study to emotional support to breaking up fights and stopping (and condoning) bad behavior. He was the class rep for class 1-A and he was very good at his job. But in reality... Tenya could (and was) very different. He simply wore a mask. A mental mask as some would call it. He was very good at hiding raging emotions and bottling up anything he saw 'unfit' for an Iida or a UA student. For example, he couldn't help but hate Stain with a passion. After an incident in Hosu Tenya's brother Tensei was attacked and paralyzed from the waist down. He was still in the hospital. Now Stain had been caught but Tenya didn't get any closure from this. This man was still alive and well, he'd been easy to catch. Tenya believed he deserved to suffer in some way. But he seemed fine... Tenya had been planning to go to Hosu and find this man himself and defeat him for good but Endeavor found him first. But that's fine. Iida's fine. He always is, all his class mates and teachers would agree.

Tenya POV:

~Beep Beep Beep~

My alarm blared at my bedside but I was already awake. I hadn't been sleeping well for about a month or two and last night was especially bad. I went to bed at 9 o'clock but could only sleep for about three hours, filled with interruptions. By about four am I'd given up and worked on some of my homework. It wasn't due for another week or so as it was a larger project but as a UA student I thought my time would be best spent on it. I slowly peeled myself out of my desk area and stopped my alarm. It was 5:30, I had plenty of time to get ready. I made my way to my bathroom and had a 20 minute shower, ate some toast and brushed my teeth. While I didn't feel it, my shower seemed to wash all traces of tiredness from my face. I brushed my hair and put on my uniform, doing my best to prevent wrinkles. The time was now 6:15. With nothing to do I sat back down at my desk, staring at my assignment. My eyes couldn't seem to focus on the text. It all seemed a blur. I grabbed my glasses cleaner and wiped down my glasses to no avail. I took this as a sign to do something, anything, else. I packed it up and put it in my bag along with a book and a fresh pair of glasses. I sat on my bed for a while, doing my best to avoid social interaction too early in the morning. With the time reaching seven o'clock, I made my way out of the dorm. Many of my classmates were still getting up or were almost finished getting ready. I tried to make it a habit of being ready before my classmates. I took in a breath as subtly as possible and made my way to the congregation of students at our table.

"Why have you gather here? You should be getting ready to leave the room area and head to school! As hero course student we must show principal and dedication by arriving punctually! If we have extra time, it would be best to work on our project for English."

"Aaaand here's Iida.." Kaminari groaned.

"OH SHUT UP DUNCE FACE!"

"Bakubro-"

"STOP WITH THE NICKNAME SHITTY HAIR!"

"Hey! My hair is like yours!"

"Why you gotta be so angry all the time dude!"

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! I'M PERFECTLY CLAM RIGHT NOW!" Bakugou shouted at his friends as they all laughed. I straighten my glasses and made my way out of the dorms. Once I stepped outside I took in a couple of deep breaths. I took my glasses off and closed my eyes for a second before straightening myself up again. I then slowly walked towards the school doing a lap around the perimeter. Once the time reach eight o'clock I made my way inside. I eventually reached the 1-A door and sat down inside. I was the only one there. In this room by myself I couldn't help but remember my mother's words. 'Sit up straight Tenya, no one likes a sloucher! And make sure you keep your head held high. You are an Iida, you carry a legacy on your shoulders and you must do so with pride.' I subconsciously straightened up harder, stiffer. Many thought that this was a habit I had to make myself look like some perfect student. But once it is in graved in your brain that you must be perfect to continue a great legacy, it is hard to do anything but. Eventually otherstudents began pouring in. I watched as Bakugou made his way to his seat, locked eyes with me, smirked and put his feet on the desk. I knew he wanted a reaction, but what was I going to do? As someone who has been conditioned to follow the rules and show respect for everyone and thing... his actions always seemed to set something off in me. Call it OCD if you will. I marched over and began our regular routine.
"Bakugou! Get your feet off the desk! That is very disrespectful to the school and the upperclassmen!" I said emphasizing my words with arm movements.
"Oh shut it glasses! No one cares but you! Your so stuck up! What you think I'm not capable of making my own decisions?" He sneered. I was slightly taken aback by this. 'Does he really think I think that lowly of him? Do other think this too? I know that I try and keep them in line but they don't think I see them as incompetent do they?' After that comment I walked back to my seat. To say the others were surprised was an understatement. I stood there for a moment before heading back.
"No, I don't but your current actions as rude. A UA student shouldn't be so disrespectful to school property!" Bakugou sighed from frustration.
"Oh just shut it robo-boy not even Aizawa cares! None of the teachers care! What, does seeing me put my feet up mess with the circuts in your brain? Seriously four eyes why does it matter so much?!"
"We should be honored to be UA students, to be in class 1-A. Your conduct is disrespectful to school property and to the alumni of the school! All Might may have even used that desk and here you are putting your feet on it! Why does no one else see the issue with this?" With this Bakugou seemed to give up and brought his feet down sighing in frustration. "Fine! Now get out of here glasses!"

During class I found it slightly hard to focus. I found that with the sleep troubles came troubles focusing and some... excessive worrying. I squeezed my eyes closed for a moment before focusing my attention on the teacher as best as possible.

~After School~

Once the final bell rang I stood up and walked out of the class. I tried my best to remain at a slow pace but I wanted to get away. Once one foot stepped out of the building I ran. I wasn't sure where I was going but I ran.