Rise up

~34~

As I sat in our regular classroom, I listened to Mina and the others who failed cry about missing training camp. In order to avoid bursting out laughing at all of their overreactions, I opted not to participate in the conversation. A pair of heavy footsteps triggers my attention and I look up to see a grumpy Katsuki.

"Good morning, Sunshine!" "You are positively glowing." I chirp, sending the blonde a beaming smile.

"Shut up." Katsuki grumbles, settling in his seat.

"What is someone still pouting over the final exams?" I keep my smile plastered on my face while I turn my body sideways in my chair."

Katsuki is annoyed by this even more, and I can see his left eye twitch in an expression of his annoyance. While looking over at me, he grinds his teeth, "I told you to shut up, didn't I?". It's too damn early for you."

Tapping my chin, I hum, "Oh, so let me know when it's not too early and you're waiting for my company." I chuckle to myself and turn toward the board hung at the front of the classroom.

After watching Mina and the others who failed whine about not attending training camp, and then getting overly excited once Aizawa declared everyone would be attending, class flew by. As a result, Iida has an outburst, respectfully, saying that if our teacher continues to lie to us, we may lose faith in him. In our classroom, many emotions swirled around, so I just sat back and took it all in.

"Let's all go shopping!"As Hagakure practically shouted her brilliant plan to the whole class, my ears perked up. As I packed my bag, I glanced to the blonde behind me in hopes that I could read his response. Although, I was more than sure he would be completely against going.

"Is there any way I can convince you to come with me?" I questioned tilting my head at Katsuki.

His glare hardened as he stared at me from the corner of his eye. Why bother asking when you already know the answer?As he huffed, he started walking towards the exit.

"I guess offering to stop with you at the romance section in the book store wouldn't be enough?" I continued to annoy him, batting my eyelashes in innocence as if I didn't just spill one of his secrets where anybody could have heard.

He whipped around in an instant, taking two large strides in my direction. His eyes looked from left to right checking to make sure no one was watching and caught on to what I had said. "Shut your fucking mouth, Birdgirl." He growled lowly at me and my smirk only grew.

My voice lowered to a whisper, "Come with me and no one will ever know your precious little secret, Kat."

A quick fine was rumbled under his breath before he added, "If I were a villain I would kill you first."

I swooned and clutched the clothing over my heart, "What a great honor but," I chuckled, "You wouldn't be able to kill me even if you wanted."

~*~

The trip to the mall with Katsuki took forever because he was dragging his feet. By the halfway point, I had grown tired of his antics, so I grabbed his forearm and pulled him along faster. Although he protested for some time, he eventually came to realize it was ineffective, and I still threatened to leak his secret to others.

"Here we are," I announced, spreading my arms out wide and taking in the vast and colorful shopping center. I turned around, smiling brightly at Katsuki, but he only rolled his eyes before dragging me by the arm.

"Let's get this shit over with." He mumbled, dragging me to the nearest shop. "We aren't meeting up with our classmates." He added while looking at me seriously. With a quick head nod, I showed my understanding.