the copycat hero: Deku

Chapter 42

Random thank you chapter, because reasons!

"Now then," Pixie-bob said happily, "Bellies are filled, plates are clean, it's time for-!"

"THE TEST OF COURAGE!" Mina shouted excitedly, hopping up and down.

"Remedial class, you're with me tonight," Aizawa sighed, the five students staring at him in surprise, "You were slacking in training today, so I'm cutting into your play time."

"FUCK OFF!" Bakugo yelled as he was wrapped up in the capture weapon, Shoto simply following behind the group as the other four were dragged away, "HOW THE FUCK AM I SUPPOSED TO SHOW THESE FUCKS WHAT FEAR MEANS?!"

"I call dibs on Midori as my partner!" Mina called as she looked around, "Where is he anyway? Did he pass out from training again?"

"No," Mandalay said calmly as she stepped forwards, "He's doing something else right now. It was decided that it'd be unfair to the other class for someone who could sense them coming tried to do the test of courage."

"Aw man!" Mina moaned, turning back to the rest of the class as the Pros explained the activity.

"Hey again, Kouta," Izuku said as he walked up the slight incline towards the cave, "What're you up to?"

"None of your business!" the boy growled, stomping out from behind the cliff, scowling at him.

"Bit rude," Izuku chuckled, placing the meal down on the ground as he walked over to the cliff and leaned against the rock, "You were practicing with your quirk, weren't you? I could feel it on my way up here."

"Shut up!" the boy snarled as he stomped over to the plate, picking it up and shovelling the food into his mouth.

"Sure thing," Izuku hummed, the two falling into an uncomfortable silence as Kouta ate.

"I thought I told you to leave me alone?" the boy finally said as he finished the food, sighing slightly in satisfaction.

"Yeah, but I'm not a very good listener," Izuku laughed, "I just came up here to make sure you were okay."

"I don't need your help!" the boy spat, stomping away, "I'm perfectly safe. Aunty Ragdoll can find me if I get in trouble."

"Aunty?" Izuku snickered, the boy blushing as he spun on his heel and glared at him.

"Don't tell anyone I said that! Or I'll punch you in the balls again!"

"Okay, okay!" Izuku laughed, holding up his hands, "I promise I won't let anyone know you actually care about them."

"I don't!" Kouta yelled, jumping as the scream suddenly echoed over the forest, looking out into the darkness in surprise.

"Seems like they've started the Test of Courage," Izuku hummed as he walked over to the boy, "Want to go see if any of my classmates wet themselves?"

"Gross," Kouta smirked slightly, making Izuku smile even wider.

"So, want me to show you some more tricks with your quirk?"

"Huh? I know how my quirk works!" the boy shouted, jumping away from Izuku, "I don't need your help!"

"Sure you don't, but it can't hurt to have some every now and again."

"Quit butting into my life!" Kouta growled, "I hate all of you!"

"Even your aunt?" Izuku asked, making the boy pause. They stayed silent for a while before Kouta spoke again.

"She's a good person," Kouta sighed, "But she just doesn't get it."

"How can she if you don't talk to her about it?" Izuku replied, making the boy glare at him again.