Below the Surface - IzuOcha

Chapter 5- A Talk: Part 2

Midoriya's Pov

Midoriya's Dorm: 8:35 

"You don't have to apologize Deku-Kun, just try to trust us more, don't bottle these emotions up inside. Everyone is always going to be here for you. I'm always here for you, b-because I-I love you too Deku-Kun, more than anyone else." Uraraka said as she pulled me into a hug.

'I love you Uraraka-San. Will you be my girlfriend?' I asked, knowing that the time to ask was now or never.

'Of course Deku-Kun!" Uraraka said, smiling brightly and crying tears of joy.

'Thank you Ochako.' I said, reflecting her bright smile before the world went dark.

I suddenly jumped up. 'Was it all a dream or did Uraraka really say that to me? No, there's no way that happened for real.' I thought to myself. 'Wait, what's this on my forehead?' I think to myself before pulling the sticky note off my head. 'A note... What does it say?'

"Hey, Deku,"

"I hope you're feeling a bit better after our talk earlier. If you need me I'll be in the common room. If not, I'll be coming to your room later to talk again. I hope you feel better after your nap"

"L-Love your g-girlfriend, O-Ochako Uraraka..."

I read the note aloud to myself not believing my eyes or my ears.

'There's no way. That actually happened? I have a girlfriend now, and it's Och- I mean Uraraka.' I think as I silently freak out. 'Is this reality?' I ask myself as I get out of my sheets only to notice my tear-stained shirt. 'I better change out of this. I can't believe I cried on Uraraka like that. I'm so glad that s-she's w-with m-me.' I think to myself as I take my shirt off and look into the mirror. 'I don't know why she'd want to be with a loser like me...' I think as I stare blankly at my scars, new and old. 'I'm just a Weak, Worthless Deku after all. Why would she want to be with someone like me? She could do so much better than me...' I think as I feel arms wrap around me from behind. 'Who is that?' I turn around to see a familiar face.

Third Person Pov

Midoriya's Dorm: 8:40 PM

His eyes, it's like there was no one there.

'His eyes look so empty, that's not my Deku. I have to snap him out of it.' Uraraka thought as she threw the curry in her hands into the hallway before running and wrapping her arms around Midoriya only to see the color return to his eyes.

"U-Uraraka-San?" Midoriya asked rhetorically as he turned his head to look back at Uraraka blushing, suddenly embarrassed that he was being held by his girlfriend from behind.

"There he is, that's my Deku. I'm here for our talk." Uraraka replied, looking at Midoriya with a bright smile as she let go of him to allow him to turn around and face her.

"O-Oh, y-yeah." Midoriya said as he turned to face Uraraka.

As Midoriya faces Uraraka she gets a good look at her boyfriend, she notices the multitude of scars on him, cuts, tears, burn wounds, some older than others, that looked to be nearly fading away. She took note of all of these, paying less attention to the newer ones as she knew how often he fought villains and sparred, but the older ones. 

'Where did those come from? I'll ask him about those later. Right now make sure he's okay.' Uraraka thought as she grabs his hands, leaving two fingers in the air, prompting Midoriya to look at her with a disquiet expression.

"Is something wrong Deku?" Uraraka asked, sharing Midoriya's expression.

"N-No, w-well not e-exactly." Midoriya stuttered out trying his best not to worry her to no apparent avail.

"What is it? You know you can tell me anything Deku." Uraraka said, with her concern showing in her voice.

"Do you hate it?" Midoriya asked after taking a deep breath, looking Uraraka in her eyes.

"What do you mean Deku?" Uraraka asked as she gave him an inquisitive look.

"This..." Midoriya paused and looked down at the floor before continuing. "Holding my rough hands, seeing my scars..." Midoriya took another pause. "Don't you think they're disgusting?" Midoriya asked, still looking down.

"Look at me Deku." Uraraka said clearly.

It was an order, not a request, Midoriya picked his head up and looked Uraraka in the eyes only to see an unexpected, comforting look in them.

"Why would I think they're disgusting?" Uraraka asked rhetorically then continued before Midoriya could attempt to say anything in reply. "You got these scars, fighting and saving others, including me." Uraraka continued whilst she pulled him into a tight hug. "These scars remind me of how far you've come as a hero. They're proof that you survived." Uraraka said to the astonishment of Midoriya who felt as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

"U-Uraraka." Midoriya said, completely blown away by Uraraka's words.

"'Besides, they make you look even hotter.'" Uraraka said thoughtlessly before a deep blush appeared on her face realizing that she said that out loud. 

Midoriya had a similar blush on his face and looked as if he was about to pass out before Uraraka pulled out of the hug, much to the dismay of Midoriya.

"D-Do you f-feel a bit better now Deku-Kun." Uraraka asked hesitantly as her blush was slowly starting to dissipate.

"Y-Yes, thank you Uraraka-San." Midoriya said with the same hesitation, his blush however was deeper and sticking around for a bit longer.

"O-Ochako." Uraraka said, wanting to hear her first name.

"H-Huh?" Midoriya exclaimed, confused.

"C-Call me Ochako, when we're alone. We're d-dating now aren't we?" Uraraka said, continuing despite being shy about asking this.

"O-Okay, O-Ochako." Midoriya replied, still conscious about dating Uraraka. "T-Then you can call me Izuku." Midoriya continued, wanting them to be on equal standing.

"Thanks, but I think I prefer Deku." Uraraka said with a big smile on her face and no sign of a blush.

"Oh, o-okay." Midoriya replied, still blushing slightly.

"Anyways, I should go now. See you tomorrow." Uraraka said as she faced the door walking out of it.

"Oh, alright then. Bye." Midoriya said clearly as his blush finally disappeared. 'I kind of wanted to talk to her more.' Midoriya thought as he sat down on his bed. 'Oh well, maybe tomorrow.' Midoriya thought, and as if his wish was just granted Uraraka came running back into his dorm.

"O-Ochako, what are you doing back in here?" Midoriya asked, startled by the sudden appearance.

"The curfew robot is patrolling out there." Uraraka said, sweating intensely.

"It's only 8:45. Isn't it too early for that?" Midoriya asked, confused on why that would be the case.

"Aizawa-Sensei left the dorms earlier than usual today, he must have just sent out the robot." Uraraka replied, panting from running away so quickly. 'It must have been because of our meeting.' Uraraka thought as she was met with an embarrassed look from Midoriya.

"What's wrong Deku?" Uraraka asked, catching the embarrassment on his face.

"D-Does that m-mean you have to s-stay here tonight?" Midoriya asked with a deep blush on his face again.

"I-I guess it does." Uraraka replied as she was now even brighter than Midoriya's blush.

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Feeling spicy today, might actually update my Kamijiro story and update this again, Idk...