Cool Touch

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A familiar pain throbbed against your skull. It seemed yet again, you had little time to sleep.

The dorm room looked so quiet and bare at night; the absence of chaotic students brought a strange emptiness. Wincing a little, you began to walk over to the kitchen.

"Akashi."

You almost jumped out of your skin, barely able to hold in your gasp.

"Todoroki?"

The dual haired boy was sat on the lime sofa, twisted in his seat to watch you.
"Where have you been?" He asked, eyes flicking down to the shoes you still had on. Even through the darkness, you could see how his hair look tousled, eyes slightly droopy with sleep.
Fuck.
You weren't expecting anyone to still be up.
"Quirk training." You attempted to answer nonchalantly, slipping your shoes off and walking into the kitchen. You hoped to wash the dirt and guilt from under your nails.

Honestly, you felt like your head was about to split in two from that last teleport - you really didn't need this right now. That mission definitely took you over your limit.

"Pretty late to be doing quirk training." Todoroki's voice was closer now, the quiet footsteps of slippers against the floor clashed against the hiss of running water.
"Pretty late to be sitting down here in the dark." You responded, quickly rinsing your face - a little surprised at the amount of dirt that fell into the sink.

"Fair enough."
You turned, Todoroki was leant against the counter directly behind behind you. He was wearing similar sleep clothes as last time except he'd replaced his white T-shirt with a black one. Arms crossed against his chest, he stared into your form, quietly analysing.

You made to open your mouth but immediately snapped it shut and gritted your teeth as particularly strong spike of pain throbbed against your skull.
"Are you okay?"
"Headache." You winced, rubbing your temples.

You flinched as a cold hand was placed across your forehead. Surprisingly, it eased the pain a little. You couldn't help but shut your eyes at the cool satisfaction. Even letting yourself sink back to rest against the edge of the sink, you practically slumped at the sensation.

"You've been doing lots of training these past couple of nights." Todoroki's voice felt a lot closer now. You were afraid to open your eyes again.
"Mhm." You replied absentmindedly.

"Why?"
Todoroki's fingers twitched against your skin.
"Cause I want to."
The low temperature spiked. You tried not to react to the fluctuation, squeezing your eyes shut, refusing to look him in the eye while you lied to his face.

"Look at me."
The voice was so close. Todoroki's breath made your eyelashes flutter.

Tentatively, you relaxed your facial muscles - opening your eyes.

You almost gasped at his proximity.
His other hand was gripping the counter you leaned on, caging you where you stood. His face was so close that you had to look up to properly see him. You immediately regretted that decision however as the action almost caused both of your lips to brush. His head was already tilted downwards as he had a good few inches on your height. Barely able to function under his intense gaze, you dropped your head and twisted to the side, avoiding eye contact.

The tension was almost unbearable. Todoroki was staring.

"Something's different."
The observation made your blood run cold.

"You're-"

Out of nowhere, the lights flicked on.
Immediately you shoved Todoroki away from you, turning back to the sink to seem occupied.
Your hands trembled under the steady stream of water.
His chest was so solid...

"Oh, Good... morning - It appears you're both up quite early."
Yayorozu?
You glance up to see the Vice President, she's wearing a matching set of lilac, velvet pyjamas - her hair falling loose past her shoulders.
"Good morning." You forcefully smile back. You hadn't even managed to sleep yet and it was already morning?

"Do you usually wake up at this time, Yayorozu?" Todoroki asked, seeming completely at ease.
"We have that important English test on Friday - and my productivity peak is early in the morning so I wake..."
Her voice is drowned out by your increasing stress - TEST? If you completely fail that it could draw way too much attention to you.

"You know, I should probably start revising for that test too. See you in class." You rushed, dodging Todoroki as he made to step in your way.
"Ah... see you." Momo called after you, flicking her eyes to other male in confusion.
Todoroki only huffed, shaking his head.

You're head barely hit the pillow before your alarm ripped you from sleep.

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