A Waterbending Quirk

The Second Round

Katara didn't know how long they sat in the hallway with their crying friend, both her and Midoriya not saying anything. Their silent presence alone however was helping with her pain, Yaoyorozu able to cling onto his arm for comfort while Katara's warm hand rested on her leg. Midoriya himself felt his heart racing having her literally latched onto his body, but he knew she needed something, or someone to help her. So he sat still, letting her release whatever pain she felt inside.

After a few minutes she was able to slow her breathing and stifle her tears, enough of her frustration released to finally sit up straight. "I'm sorry..." Momo wiped her face and gave a small chuckle. "I must look so ridiculous right now."

Katara shook her head, "No... to say you didn't need anyone to talk to was ridiculous. We are always there to help you whenever you need it."

"y-yeah." Midoriya swallowed and smiled as well. "And don't try and say no next time."

Momo couldn't help but laugh and stood up, smiling to the two of them. She was truly grateful to have met such good people here at this school, the first people she had ever even revealed what happened to her in the past. And to her surprise they didn't ask her more right then, respecting her to tell it on her terms. She would have to be open with both of them later... on both things she admitted to.

Katara was happy to see her better before sighing. "Well, time for me to get going..."

"Go where?" Midoriya questioned her.

Katara took a deep breath and turned towards the hall leading back to the arena. "It's time for my next match."

Momo covered her mouth in surprise at hearing that. "Oh my gosh, I'm sorry! You came down to see me when you should be focusing on yourself."

"Don't worry..." Katara waved her off and smiled. "I can handle myself. You two just get back to the seats. I'll need you to cheer me on."

"Right!" they both said in unison as she turned and made her way towards the arena, sliding her hand over her canteen.

'I'll win this next one. I promise.' she whispered inside as she turned out of sight.

After she left, Midoriya nodded to himself and went to turn. "Let's get back. We don't want to miss her fight and-

"Midoriya?"

"Huh?" he turned to see Yaoyorozu staring at the ground clenching her hands together, her eyes shifting up to him making him blush.

"What I mentioned earlier, can you... please not tell anyone?" she pleaded.

Midoriya stayed silent for a moment before he nodded and smiled. "I won't."

She couldn't help but smile in return. "Thank you."

"No worries. Now let's make sure we don't miss her match."

As they walked together back to their class, Midoriya couldn't help but begin to ponder what she meant about what she revealed. The school says she was in through recommendationsu, so what did she mean she wasn't? Whatever it was though, me made a promise not to tell it to anyone else.

Then, he suddenly thought to himself. 'Wait, why am I responsible for everyone's secrets!? All Might, Katara, and now Yaoyorozu? Am I a diary or something!?'

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Kirishima and Tetsutetsu were wrenching as hard as they could in there arm wrestling match, cracking the concrete block they were battling on. The two hardened quirk users gritted their teeth as they strained against one another. After a few more moments however, the steel on Tetsutetsu's writs cracked, the pain weakening his grip just enough for Kirishima to slam down to victory.