Loveless

14: Jυʂƚ Lҽαʋҽ Mҽ Aʅσɳҽ

Izuku watches as Kaminari is wrapped up in Ibara's vines and flung out of bounds. Dark Shadow and Tokoyami had to keep the boy from jumping into the arena. As soon as the round was over Izuku slipped into a shadow and appeared in the tunnel way.

He ran over to Kaminari, who was in his "dumb state", and carefully picked him up. He gave Ibara a cold look causing the girl to shrink back. He re-entered the tunnel shadow and appeared in 1-A's stands. He sat Kaminari in the seat between him and Aoyama.

"Izuku principal Nezu stopped by looking for you. He says he needed to speak with you." Tokoyami tells the boy.

Izuku glances at Kaminari and gives Tokoyami an unsure look. Tokoyami just smiles and pats Izuku's head gently.

"Don't worry we'll watch over him" Aoyama reassures him.

Izuku thought over it for several seconds before he nodded and stood up. He made his way out of the arena to search for the small principal. Izuku suddenly stops and turns around with a harsh glare. Kirishima averts his eyes before mustering up enough courage to speak.

"I- can we just talk...please? I'm not sure what I did to make you hate me so much, " Kirishima paused nervously "But I want us to get along! As classmates and future heroes, we should be able to work together. So...if you could...just give me a chance. That's all I ask,"

Rage overtook Izuku as he quickly walked over, grabbing Kirishima harshly by the shirt.

Who the hell does he think he is asking me to give him a chance?! No one ever gave me a chance so why should I do anything for him? How dare he ask me for something like we're friends!

Izuku's body shook with anger as he looked at Kirishima's fearful face. Realization struck Izuku and he immediately released him, looking down at his shaking hands in shock. Izuku began to hate himself more, how could he do that? How could he act like Bakugo? Someone who he absolutely despises.

"I-I'm sorry if I said something to upset you!" Kirishima said quickly.

Izuku tightly clenched his fist, "You didn't- just stay away from me...please. I don't want to end up like him." Izuku mumbled.

Before Kirishima could respond Izuku disappeared into the shadows. He now stood on the opposite side of the wall listening. He peeked around the corner and watched as Kirishima sunk to his knees breathing heavily. Bakugo, who was going to the bathroom, saw Kirishima and walked over.

"What the hell? Why the fuck are you on the ground?" Bakugo asked.

Kirishima chuckled nervously, " I-I guess I'm just tired"

"Dumbass your crying, is this about what dunce face said earlier?" Bakugo said helping him up.

"I-"

"Who cares if he doesn't want to be your friend? It's not like he was your only friend or some shit. Stop stressing over shit you can't control." Bakugo rolled his eyes.

"Thanks, man, it's good to know you think of me as your friend!" Kirishima smiled giving him a thumbs up.

"Tch, whatever" Bakugo shoved his hands in his pocket and turned around "Hurry up or we'll be late"

Kirishima's smile faltered slightly as he saw green hair disappear behind a nearby wall. He had no idea what he did to the usually happy and enthusiastic classmate. But one thing he knew for sure was that something was wrong. He could see the pain, the sadness, the hatred, in Izuku's eyes. He noticed Izuku's sudden personality change.

In truth, he noticed Izuku's shifts in behavior and personality both times. He noticed that Izuku had been missing class a lot. He noticed Izuku no longer speaking or going near his original group of friends. He noticed how Izuku, Kaminari, Tokoyami, and Aoyama, four people who barely spoke to each other before, suddenly became attached.