||Call It Epiphany Or Serendipity|| [BNHA × Reader]

Chapter 23|Shoto Todoroki

You settle for bouncing on your feet with a razor-sharp focus.

"Team I as Villains and B as Heroes! Now this will be a match to watch!" All Might laughs.

From the crowd, you see two tall figures making their way towards you. Your gaze couldn't help but stick to the way one of them was practically towering over the lot of you. Although his face was covered up by both the longest bangs you'd ever seen and a mask, his one visible eye was sharp and steely.

I swear he's taller than pops-he can't be my age!

"Wait isn't she the one who came first?"

Your ears perked up at this, suddenly more aware of your surroundings. Feeling your lips curl at this, you turn your gaze elsewhere. Elsewhere being some random wall. Though you do wonder why now of all times they had to mention it.

Meanwhile, your competition's footsteps come to a stop just a little aways from where you and Hagakure stood.

Let's just focus on other things. Happy thoughts, (Y/n). Happy thoughts!

"I hear Todoroki was recommended like Yaoyorozu."

Your brain stalls at this.

. . .Todoroki? As in Uncle Tji's son?? He goes here??

Raising your head, very convenient like, someone's big ass forehead is blocking your view of him.

Are you kidding? Would it be weird if I try to look around to see him?

You've never had the honor of meeting uncle Tji's son, much less knew he existed until you overheard Kan sensei mention him. A feeling of butterflies fills your tummy as you think of facing off against him in your first friendly match.

"Team I," you look to All Might just as said blonde moves his head, "head to Battle Building B!"

You click your tongue. Whatever. You could look at him on your way out since they had to come over with you anyways. Good. I mean, how else would you prepare a strategy to take them down? That's the only reason you wanted to see his face so badly.

"Come on, (L/n)! Let's hurry and prepare our plan!" Hagakure said as she tugged you away from the peering eyes of everyone. Including said Todoroki.

"Ok!" You walk out to assess your plan with her until you realize you have no idea what their quirks actually are. See, this is why you should've taken a peek of him! If only you weren't so distracted by your teachers and friends.

Even as you walk away, unbeknownst to you, comments about your two teams continue to float in the air.

"I wonder who'll win."

"Yeah, it could be anyone if it's those two.."

🥀👁💉

You guys made it to the identical twin of Building A with a more or less secure plan. Though, you kinda wished you were the heroes even if it was a small and irrelevant thing to worry about.

Even so..

❝Your quirk suits a villain best, actually..❞

You knew Mr. Might didn't specifically pick out the villain ball for you yet it still meaninglessly stirred up some old memories. Especially the one about the first time you met your dear teacher. It was just another cruel trick of fate.

Taking in a breath, you shook them off. If there was ever a time to be focused, it was now. Having heard that Tji's son was recommended into U.A. meant he wasn't someone to be taken lightly.