IzuJiro: Schools in, Rock out

chapter 12

Kyoka's POV

'He's ignoring me......not that i blame him but....it still hurts that i can't even explain' I think to myself, on the verge of tears again. It's Tuesday and Izuku has been avoiding me. He missed school yesterday and walked right past me today when I approached him. I kept trying to call him over the weekend and even tried going to his house but his mother said he wasn't there. She at least let me explain and actually seemed to understand.

The bell for lunch rang and Izuku was the first out the door, moving quickly to avoid absolutely everyone. It hurts to see him like this, that just seeing me 'with' another guy is enough to make him distance himself from everyone. I start getting up for lunch when Bakugo stands infront of me. "Alright, what happened, purple hair? You look depressed as ever and Izuku is avoiding everyone, spill" He barks impatiently. I sigh and steel my nerves for the conversation ahead.

"Izuku texted me on Saturday asking to meet at the pavilion in the park and as I was getting ready Kaminari texted saying he wanted to talk and to meet at the same park. I had a few minutes so I decided to meet up with him" I saw Bakugo's jaw clench more and more as I recounted the previous Saturday. "When I got there he started to apologize to me for putting Izuku through the whole kidnapping ordeal and I was skeptical but it 'seemed' Genuine but next thing I know he's kissing me and Izuku saw. Izuku was planning on confessing to me and Kaminari must have known, he even got me a guitar I wanted" I finish

Bakugo looked ready to burst a vessel. "I'm going to kill that dunce face, '' he mumbled. I scoff "there's no point, it's just a waste of time and he's not worth jail time". Bakugo chuckles dryly at this, " well at the very least he's out of the band, I don't know what I'm gonna do because he was our guitarist and the battle of the bands is Friday '' he huffs clearly aggravated from the situation. "Hmm what if I joined your band?, there's no rule against a person being in two bands, we could do a song for me after your original song" I suggest. He thinks about this for a second before agreeing, "that could also work in your favor, assuming we can learn a song to convey your feelings before Friday". "I have a song in mind already" I say, hoping that if this goes well then things could at the very least go back to Izuku and I being friends.

"You know the fact that Izuku is this upset about it means he really loved you" Bakugo tells me, making me blush lightly. "Yeah I know I really like him too" I replied wishing I could just fix things with Izuku. "Well come on, I need to break the news to that pathetic excuse of a human and you need to organize for your song" He says to me as we start walking down to the cafeteria. I quicken my pace to keep up with him before something occurs to me. "You're being awfully nice and cooperative for this" I mention only for him to side glare at me. "Don't push it purple hair, Izuku is like a brother to me and just because I act all angry around everyone else doesn't mean I don't care about them" he grumbles as i laugh. "Imagine that, the explosive blonde of UA is really a big softy" I teased him. I knew this was risky but I simply couldn't pass up the opportunity after I started to feel some hope. "I'm warning you now, you better stop" he growls, partially returning to his former self. "Alright alright I'm done, sorry" I say holding up my hands defensively.

Kaminari was not pleased that he was removed from the band but I really couldn't care less. After school I practice with the girls more until we're happy with how we play, the first parts done for the Battle. Now I need to Practice with Bakugo and his band for the remainder of the week.

Thursday afternoon rolls around quickly and I've finished packing my bag when I notice Izuku walking out of the room. I rush after him hoping to talk to him or even get him to hear me out. "Izuku, please just stop, you have to let me explain" I called after him causing him to stop, much to my surprise. His words came out horse and harsh like he hadn't spoken all week. "Explain?, heh, what's there to explain, you wanted to get close to a celebrity so you could further your music career, no one really cares for me, they just see the fame and fortune". By this point my eyes are flowing with tears because of his words and the fact that he refuses to face me. "That's not true, I'm not like that, I'm not like her" I cry, wishing he would just listen. "....so you know.....well i guess it doesn't matter, I have to go" he says as I just stand there while he disappears around the corner.

'Why? Why is this happening to me?' The thought torments my brain. "Pfft what a drama queen" I hear the voice I have come to hate behind me. Spinning on my heel I bring my fist into his cheek and knock him on his ass. "Fuck off Denki, this is all your fault" I yell, gaining the attention of other students in the hall. "I liked you before he even came here, why don't I have a chance with you?, why did you fall for him?" he asks me while holding his jaw. "Because I never liked you like that and the fact that you kissed me infront of him just to hurt him makes me hate you even more. You have no clue what he's been through and just because he's famous doesn't make him any less human" I'm now near screaming at the blonde haired boy on the ground infront of me.

I feel a hand on my shoulder and see Bakugo, Kirishima and the girls behind me giving me a sympathetic look. "Come on Jirou, let's get out of here " Kirishima says. I look back at Denki and scowl at him "I hate you". I walk off with my friends, the girls comforting me and Bakugo and Kirishima glaring at people staring. "I'm sure he'll change his mind after he hears the song" Uraraka tells me. "I hope so, Izuku, please.....Forgive me"

Izuku's POV

'So she knows about her huh?, doesn't matter, i never plan on getting close to anyone again'. "Fuck off Denki" I hear before getting to far from the corner. I walk back and listen to the conversation between the two I assumed were dating without me knowing. "I liked you before he even came here, why don't I have a chance with you?, why did you fall for him?" Kaminari yells back, sounding like he has something in his mouth.

"Because I never liked you like that and the fact that you kissed me infront of him just to hurt him makes me hate you even more. You have no clue what he's been through and just because he's famous doesn't make him any less human". 'She must know I'm here, right? It's just an act' I tell myself, but deep down I know it's not, I can hear the emotion in her voice. Now that I think about it, it didn't look like she wanted the kiss from him and I know her, she isn't like her.....why didn't I listen.....I'm such an idiot. "I hate you" I hear her say. I back up slowly from the corner as she walks past with Bakugo, Kirishima and the girls. She has a look on her face that I know too well, the look I've seen everyday, when I look in the mirror. "Forgive me". I lean against the wall and slide down. 'Why am I such an idiot?'.

A pair of legs stop next to me, causing me to look up at the bruised face of one Denki Kaminari. "She's all yours, I heard you in the music store on saturday and made the plan to steal her from you, cause that worked out so great, anyway I guess what I'm saying is blame me, not her" he says before walking away. "How'd you know I was here?" I ask. "Because I would have done the same thing".

I make my way home and think on how to make up for this. I've royally fucked up now and I need help. I spot the song on my desk and grab it, skim reading the words. I need to change that. "Izuku are you okay? I mean you look less depressed today, did something happen?" my mom asks, standing in my doorway, and there's the help I need. "Mom, I really messed up and I need your help". She just smiles and says, "finally came to your senses? Alright where do we begin?"

And so with my mothers help I plan how I'm going to win back the girl I love.

Yay chapters out and I feel good now. Hope you guy's enjoyed this chapter. This book is almost done (2-3 more chaps) and I just want to thank everyone for reading because it pushes me to write more and improve to share my ideas with you. Also can we get some appreciation for mothers. Wherever you are right now, stop, call/text your mother and tell her how much you love and appreciate her, I'm sure it will make yours and her day. And if you want leave a comment on how it went.

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