Three Choices: Katsuki, Shoto, Rody

3. Todoroki & Bakugo Discover My Uncle

After trying to keep up with Bakugo, we enter a building and he stops suddenly, causing me to slam into his back, which is firm and strong. I catch a slight scent of stone and rain from him. Such a calming scent from a chaotic man.

"Hey! You can't just stop so suddenly!" I pull back, rubbing my nose with my free hand, the other still firmly entangled in Bakugo's fingers.

Bakugo finally releases me, pointing to a door. "This is the room. You're welcome, you brat."

Todoroki joins my side, lightly touches my shoulder, and looks at me caringly. "Slate, are you okay? Did you hit your nose badly?"

"I'm okay, but please, if you don't mind, call me Dessa. Slate sounds so weird to me. But I understand if calling me Dessa feels weird to you."

"D-Dessa?" He looks straight into my eyes. His intense gaze makes me blush, his eyes solely focused on me. What could he be thinking when he looks at me like that?

I fumble on my words, "Y-yes. That's perfect."

"DESSA!" My trance breaks from Bakugo yelling my name.

"Uh. Yes, Bakugo?"

He looks aways and up to the corner. "Nothing. I just wanted to say your name too."

I laugh, giving him a sweet smile. He's not as hard-headed as he tries to be.

"Thank you both for helping me get here. You don't have to wait for me."

"Yeah, yeah why would I even do that, you dumbwit?" Bakugo starts to head off until Todoroki says that he doesn't mind waiting for me. Bakugo immediately stops in mid step. "On second thought, I'll wait for you too. It's not safe to be walking alone with Icy Hot here."

Todoroki glares at Bakugo. "What do you mean? If Dessa isn't safe walking alone with anyone, that would be you, Bakugo."

"Ugh, whatever, loser."

Unable to control myself, I burst out laughing. Tears exploding, I wipe them from the corner of my eyes. "You two. Why are you guys so funny? I'm so glad we'll be in class together. Everyday is going to be fun with you guys."

Both Todoroki and Bakugo look at me, and realizing that we will be spending many hours together, they smile. Bakugo tries to hide his smile, but I notice despite his weak attempt at masking it.

Before they can respond, the door opens and out walks Aizawa.

"Oh, Dessa, I thought I heard your voice. It's good to see you again. You look healthy."

Todoroki tilts his head quizzically. "What do you mean 'again'?"

My eyes widen. Aizawa starts to speak, "Oh Dessa is my neic---" I start to yell randomly over him, but to no avail. Todoroki and Bakugo look at me oddly in response to my bizarre outburst. Aizawa glares at me and continues. "She's my niece."

"YOUR NIECE??" Both Bakugo and Todoroki cry out.

Groaning reluctantly, I explain that my mom is Aziwa's sister. Even though I missed the entrance exam, Aizawa gave me a recommendation, which is why I was able to transfer here.

"Wait... " Todoroki continues, "So you're telling me Aizawa has a sibling?"

I burst out laughing. I was taken by surprise, that's what Todoroki found amusing?

"YOU IDIOT. WHO CARES ABOUT THAT. WHY THE HELL WERE YOU TRYING TO KEEP THIS A SECRET, IDIOT?" Bakugo points accusatory towards me.

I lift my hands up, innocently waving them. "I just didn't want special treatment! Please don't tell anyone else."

Todoroki and Bakugo look at each other, then they simultaneously turn toward me and nod. "Of course we won't if that's what you wish," Todoroki adds.

"Thank you."

Aizawa waves me into the room, and I finish the final paperwork needed before I can officially become a UA student. He tells me which dorm room I'm assigned to, and I schedule a time for my items to be delivered to my room later that day. He gives me a badge that allows access to and from the school. He notifies me that right now, students are on a one week break before classes resume. He hands me a few textbooks and then lets me go.

As I'm headed out, Todoroki jumps away from a wall he was leaning against and takes the textbooks from my hands. "Here. Let me help you." I blush, and nod a curt thank you.

Bakugo looks angrily at Todoroki and lets out a dissatisfied grunt.

"Hey, loser." I turn to look annoyingly at Bakugo as he speaks to me. "Since we're going to be classmates, give me your cell number."

"W-what? My number?"

"Yeah, dummy." He looks away. "Just in case you need my help. But don't you start relying on me if you want to be a hero!"

A small grin dusts my face. I take out my phone and we exchange numbers.

"Dessa, may I have your number too?" Todoroki asks casually.

"Of course! Text me anytime you want, Todoroki!"

Todoroki smiles, and his kindhearted smile warms my heart.

Jealous, Bakugo yells, "HEY. GO TO ME FIRST IF YOU NEED HELP. NOT ICY HOT, YOU GOT THAT???"