ShigaTodo Stories Book 2

☝First Hug🌺

"Give up now, i'm already in first place!" Shigaraki demanded, working to make sure he kept his spot as Todoroki gained up on him. 
"Never! I'm going to win this!" Todoroki shot back, determined to finally beat his friend in a game. Both males had focused looks on their faces, filled with the familiar determination to succeed at winning. But there was also aspects of gratification mixed into their intense looks. Todoroki reached second place and used a booster had been saving to get him closer to Shigaraki. 

However just as he did so Tomura crossed the finish line, ending the race. Shigaraki threw his arms up and whooped in victory. Todoroki tilted his head, wondering what had went wrong in order for him to loose. He wasn't exactly a sore loser--he could admit when he loss and he did--but even after a near year of playing against Shigaraki in these video games, Todoroki hoped by now he would have beat him at least once.

"I hate to be the barer of bad news," Kurogiri's deep voice came from behind the bar, "but it is about time for Todoroki to be leaving. Todoroki's gut sinks and his fingers rub the knuckles of his opposite hand. He had forgotten about having to leave earlier than normal; the U.A. entrance exam was tomorrow and Endeavor wanted him back to prepare him for the big event.
Shigaraki scowls behind 'Father' at this reminder, "He doesn't have to leave so soon, he just got here like two hours ago! Endeavor can wait a few precious minutes." 

"Kurogiri is right Shigaraki." Todoroki sighs as he stands up from where he had been sitting, "The last thing I need tonight is to hear the old man bitch about me being late." 
"But we've only gotten through two rounds!" Shigaraki complained, gesturing towards the TV screen. When playing together, the two would usually get through three or four rounds of gaming before Todoroki had to leave.
Todoroki gives Shigaraki an apologetic look, "I'm really sorry Shigaraki. But hey, when I come back we can play for however long you want. I promise!" 

Picking up his book bag from off the floor, Todoroki slings it over his shoulders while his mind begins to wonder. The thought of going back to that house alone made Shoto feel ill, but now the stress of getting through/succeeding in tomorrows tryouts is really putting his mental through the wringer. Getting into U.A. was no longer just a requirement from Endeavor but also from All For One; mainly just to get info about upcoming heroes in the hero course and what the villains could use against them.

Seemingly sensing the boy's unease, Kurogiri places a comforting hand on Todoroki's shoulder. 
"Cheer up Todoroki Shoto, there is nothing to be nervous about. Remember, you won't be the only one of us going into U.A." 
"I know that, but I was never told who it was." Todoroki expressed to which he didn't get a response from either Kurogiri nor Shigaraki. He sighed again, "I'll figure it out when I get there. Shouldn't be all too hard."
Shigaraki stands to his feet, "You won't be staying at U.A. for the entire four years, so don't get all blue about it. We only need you there for a certain amount of time." 
"How much time?"
"About....hmm, i'm not sure. But it shouldn't be too long." 

Kurogiri adds, "Plus there are holiday breaks to look forward to!" 
Todoroki pondered to himself with a tilt of his head,  ' Holiday breaks? Oh that's right, I completely forgot about those..' Todoroki had never really acknowledged holiday breaks as good things, they were just bad excuses for him to be forced at home around his 'family'. Suddenly Todoroki's phone began to ring inside his pocket, making him jump out of his thoughts. Upon removing it from his pocket, he saw that it was Fuyumi calling. Quickly he held up a finger to his lips, shushing the other two before answering the call. 

"Hello?"
"Hey Shoto, are you almost home? Dad is getting off work now so he should be home real soon." 
Todoroki lies through his teeth in order to try and get the conversation ended as soon as possible, "Yes i'm nearly there, don't worry."
"Where exactly do you go on your walks?" she inquires, measuring out flour for the food she's making.
Shigaraki's hand makes a mocking jabbering motion while rolling his red eyes and mouthing behind his 'Father's' palm; "Blah blah blah blah..." 
"I hang out with some friends." Todoroki answers in a patient tone and blank face--if he was annoyed by the call he wasn't showing it. 

"You have friends??" Fuyumi mouth gapes in surprise before she quickly clears her throat and rephrases, "I-I mean you've never told me about your friends." 
Shigaraki lets out a husky groan, "For the love of fuck he doesn't have to tell you every single aspect of his existence!" 
Kurogiri hushes the young villain, "Shh! Be quiet!"
Todoroki huffed slightly, "I'm nearly home Fuyumi."
"Okay okay, i'll see you soon."
"Bye." 

Hanging up the call, Todoroki put his phone back into his pocket. "If you ask me," Shigaraki started up, crossing his arms over his chest, "your family is way too much in your business. They should really focus on other things." 
"Seriously." Todoroki muttered in agreement, lightly shaking his head to try and simmer down. 
"Shall I make a portal so you are able to get home faster?" Kurogiri offered politely. 
Todoroki nodded, "Yes, please." Looking to Tomura, Shoto could tell he was still annoyed. "I'll try to visit this weekend, okay? But if I can't, it's probably because of Endeavor wanting me to wait for the exam results." 

Shigaraki nods silently, hating goodbyes. Both of them hated goodbyes. As Kurogiri made the warp gate to an area nearby Todoroki's house, the teen begins to shuffle around a bit. Quickly as to not keep anyone waiting, Todoroki races forward and hugs Shigaraki tightly. The sudden embrace makes the older's body tense, eyes blown wide. Even Kurogiri's golden slits grew in shock, having not once seen the two hug before. Releasing the baby blue haired man from his hold, Todoroki bolts out through the portal, "I'll be back as soon as I can!!" 

Closing the portal behind Shoto, Kurogiri slowly speaks up after a few moments of silence, "How strange, I never seen Todoroki be so affectionate before." Turning to the grayish-blue haired man, Kurogiri sees visible tears leaking down what could be seen of his scarred face. "Are you alright, Shigaraki Tomura?" Removing 'Father' from his face, Shigaraki rubs at his leaking eyes with his sleeve. The only person Tomura ever remembered hugging him was Master, but even that had been a long time ago. Being hugged by someone--especially one he was close to--it made a unfamiliar warm fluttery feeling buzz around inside Shigaraki's chest.

Putting 'Father' back on, Tomura turned and began retreating out of the room, "I'm going to bed."

A few days pass by and Todoroki finally got the letter from U.A. Surprisingly--more or less unsurprisingly--he had gotten into the Hero Course. This had made him both sigh with relief and groan about having to be stuck around a bunch of hero-lovers. Hopefully he would figure out the other insider and possibly befriend them. Maybe then he wouldn't feel so lonely. Since Endeavor and Fuyumi were both away at work when the letter arrived, Todoroki immediately went out to share the news with Shigaraki. 

Upon entering the base, Todoroki saw Kurogiri looking up from the beer glass he was cleaning to him, "Welcome back, Todoroki Shoto! Have you got any news?"
"Yes, as a matter of fact I did." Todoroki reached into his jacket pocket, pulling out the letter he got in the mail. "I got into the Hero Course." Todoroki announced while he held up the letter, as if to show it was not a hoax. 
"That is wonderful news!" Kurogiri's eyes perked and he looked to smile in a sorta none-mouth way, "Excellent job!" Todoroki smile a little bit but as he looked around it fell.

"Where is Shigaraki?" He inquired when he didn't see the man anywhere in the bar; where he usually tended to be most of the time. 
"He's been in his bedroom for the last couple of days. Told me he was busy with concepts for our first move." Kurogiri explained just as footsteps were coming down the hall. Tomura entered the bar room, 'Father' covering his face like always. 
"Ah, there you are Shigaraki Tomura!" The warp gate caretaker greets jovially, "You are just in time to greet Todoroki. He has gotten into the Hero Course." 

"Really now?" Shigaraki's head shifts to Todoroki, "You got in?" Todoroki nods. "That's good, now we can continue the plan." Shigaraki walks up to Todoroki and wraps his arm around him, bringing him into a hug. Todoroki's eyes were big, cheeks baring a tint of pink on them. He had not expected Tomura to ever hug him. He just wasn't an affectionate person--mainly because of his quirk being such a kill joy. "Good job, Shoto." Shigaraki pats Todoroki's shoulder blade before breaking off the hug, "Come on, you still owe me a rematch." 

(I love making pre-becoming lovers stories. Seeing the love between bff's is my poison :3. Leave requests if you want more stories like this one!!)