Love Triangles

Love Triangles (Option 1)

A/N: I realise they're all about 15/16 at this point but some do know who they are and what they want by this age, and it doesn't have to be anything sexual. No judging. Enjoy!

It was the start of the 2nd year for the old 1a class of UA, and major life decisions were still to be made. What path in what district would be best for one's capabilities and their Quirk upon graduation? Whether to take the financial leap and start building up one's own agency or play slow and steady and sidekick with a few existing agencies for more experience. But perhaps one of the most important decisions of all was which ships would stand the test of time or crumble and fall when the students finally parted ways. This wasn't a concern for Kyoka Jirou, who had finally confessed her feelings for her personal butt of her jokes and best friend Denki Kaminari after all the craziness at the end of their first year. That was the theory anyway.

In fact, it was after he came to her aid during a particular bout with the Paranormal Liberation Front where she was backed into a corner along with Momo, and unleashed a devastating Shockwave that took down the baddies, but frazzled his brain as usual 🥴. In fact it was HIM that blurted out in his 'Yay' state his true feelings for her, to which she happily, and tearfully, returned his affections (thanks for the shove Midnight-Sensei, rest in peace). It may not have been the most romantic confession, in a literal warzone, but it was one of the most precious moments of her life. And it continued to grow over the summer and into their second year. They had gone on several dates over that period and her parents and his dad were always so happy to see the other. They had even kissed several times up to this point (their first being under her favourite cherry-blossom tree 😚). And she was touched by his dedication to her wellbeing that through it all, he never once pushed her to do that with him (though deep down she suspected she would have if he asked). This whole relationship thing was almost perfect. Almost.

Truthfully, she knew the kisses they shared were not completely honest. What's worse was SHE was the one not being completely honest with him. She hid a secret only Momo and Mina knew, and even they didn't know ALL the details. What would Denki say if he found out? Would he reject her? Would he never want to see her again? She realised if this relationship was going anywhere, she had to know, and today she was going to find out.

Jirou walked down the halls of UA dorms on the boy's floor, making her way to Kaminari's room. As she neared his door, she heard the sweet sound of him rehearsing his guitar solo for their band's upcoming number. With the unbridled success of their band performance at the sports festival last year, her and Kaminari along with Momo, Tokoyami and Bakugo had decided to keep it going with their original line-up and put on another performance at the end of this term with their officially unofficial group 'Murder You With Music'! She knew they could do with a better name but no one was passionate enough about that to challenge Bakugo; he was after all the best drummer they had (maybe because he was allowed to hit things as hard as he liked). Kaminari on the other hand you could swear was born a guitarist with the way he strummed now. Jirou felt a tiny swell of pride that she had started him off teaching him the basics and hearing him now, and a tiny bit of anxiety over what she was about to do.

She finally reached his door and knocked. The strumming stopped. "Yo?" came the casual answer inside. "Denki, it's... Kyoka." She loved that they were on first-name basis now, she truly hoped it would always be this way. "Hey Kyo, door's open." he replied cheerily at the sound of his girlfriend's voice. She let herself in and carefully made her way around the pigsty that was his floor towards him. Kaminari placed his guitar to his left on his bed and watched her thoughtfully as she sat down on his bed to his right looking perturbed. "So what's up babe? You texted saying you wanted to meet in my room but didn't say why?"

Though not the brightest light bulb in the box, Kaminari could tell something was bothering Jirou for a while now. He wasn't sure when exactly but he knew if something or someone was making his girl unhappy, it needed resolving right away. She continued to look down at the messy floor looking strangely morose before sighing and looking at him directly. "Denki, how long have we been together now?", "4 of the happiest months of my life.. " he replied earnestly, ".. unless you count the time since we first met as well." He grinned reflecting on the times they shared together, but seeing she didn't smile back, his own faltered slightly. He sensed there was a major 'But' about to enter the conversation. She looked into his golden eyes, trying hard not to chicken out and began slowly "Denki, there's something I need to tell you, about me. Something... I've been meaning to tell you for a while.", "You stepped on a field mouse when you were little? Don't worry, I won't tell Principal Nezu..." Kaminari replied with a mischievous smile. Trust that beautiful 'Jamming-Way' to say the most random thing. She closed her eyes and sighed exasperated. "Wait, DID you step on a field mouse when-". "No Denki.." she said getting fed up now with his cluelessness, ".. the thing is..I'm....... I'm... bisexual."

Kaminari paused for a moment before the mischievous smile returned. "If this is a new kink you're into I'm definitely game-", "IT'S NOT FUNNY YOU IDIOT!!!" she shouted, furious he had the nerve to hear her bear her soul to him and treat it like a joke. She turned her red face away, adament not to let him see her eyes getting misty. All pretenses of playfulness disappeared as Kaminari realised there might not be a ladder long enough for the hole he had just deposited himself in. "Wait.." he began, trying his best not to sound even more insensitive ".. are you serious?" "Yes I'm serious." she replied shortly, still not looking at him.

Kaminari regarded Jirou for a moment as she sat there, putting what he had just learnt in the context of their last 4 official months as a couple, and all the time they had known each other before then. He then asked in all seriousness "Since when?". "Since birth, I guess." she replied in a sad sort of murmur. He wasn't sure exactly how to respond to her reply, but had a feeling he knew exactly who was on her mind as she spoke. "Is it... Yaoyorozu?" She didn't need to ask what he meant. "I guess..." she began slowly, fearful of his reaction, ".. she was one of my first real friends when we started out at UA. She's always so charming, reassuring, sweet, kind.. and... beautiful."

Jirou turned to look at Kaminari and this time saw Him looking at his floor with a look of serious contemplation. She continued, "I haven't told anyone else except her and Ashido, and they don't know WHO exactly.." she trailed off looking at his increasingly sombre expression. It killed her seeing him looking so unhappy. "Denki, you gave me the courage to take pride in my voice and my music, as well as my Quirk. To have faith in myself that I could become a real hero. You've saved my life, and my heart, on several occasions now. You're my best friend too..." Jirou wasn't sure exactly where she was going with this conversation, but she needed him to say something. When he finally spoke, it was devoid of any humour, and sounded almost like a plea. His Amber eyes (which she realised shimmered as if holding back tears) gazed into her lavender ones as he spoke.

"Kyoko, are you happy... with us? Coz' I don't want you to feel stuck with me out of pity or duty.." he took hold of her hands and conveyed as much love in that gentle squeeze as he could, "I just want you to be happy." She gazed into his eyes a moment longer and knew he was being completely honest with her. She finally had her answer. "Part of me will always love Yaomomo and everything she is.. but.. it's you I'm truly in love with Denki. You're my No. 1 Hero, and with you, I'm the luckiest girlfriend in the world, if you'll still have me?" Kaminari slowly pulled her into a tight hug and held her a while before answering softly. "If you'll still have me as your boyfriend Kyo, I couldn't be happier!". "And it won't bother you how I feel about..other girls?" He was silent for a moment, apparently searching for the right words, before he answered earnestly. "I'll be honest, I might be a little more on guard around especially cute guys, or especially cute girls from now on. I mean why wouldn't some players from both sides be into you, when you're so totally rockin'?" Jirou felt a small smile pull up her mouth at the compliment, feeling her past anxiety slip away wrapped in his arms. Perhaps he thought he had unwittingly implyed something against her moral virtue though as he added quickly "Not that I think you would be unfaithful or anything! I totally trust you. You're my Hero too!" Jirou soon returned his hug with the same warmth, finally feeling the weight of her secret lifted off her shoulders. At last she felt secure in her relationship and her future with him. And then he had to keep talking with the same mischievous aire as before. "And you know, if in the near future, you did wanna threesome with Yaoyorozu-", "DENKI.." she growled warningly. "Kidding, kidding." he replied in a reassuring tone, before adding under his breath (forgetting about her enhanced hearing) "So does Ashido's acid just come out of her hands or-Ouch!" Jirou did not pull away from the hug nor look at him as she retracted one of her Earphone Jacks from his now sore exposed right ear. "Pervy Dumbass Jerk!" she said with a pout, but she wasn't really feeling it. He might still be a flirt and an idiot, but he was HER flirty idiot, and she knew now that wouldn't change.

Their hug session was interrupted by a ping from Jirou's phone, shortly followed by a ping to Kaminari's. They had both received a text from Bakugo telling them they needed to discuss another matter on the upcoming band number and had better get the (Swear Word) over to the UA cafeteria ASAP. Jirou looked at Kaminari and smiled. Kaminari looked at Jirou and smiled, with a new found understanding and appreciation. "Coming boyfriend?" she asked with a broad smile, which now felt natural. Kaminari returned her smile, "Coming girlfriend!" and placed a quick kiss on her cheek. He slung his guitar over his shoulder and they left his bedroom, hand in hand.

A/N: What do people think? Too sappy? Too unrealistic? Be warned the next chapter is essentially the same story but with a less cheery spin, although it still ends happily, sortof. Stay tuned!