That Night..... (Izuku x Nejire)

Chapter 12: A Romantic Failure

I stood on the soft grass just outside of U.A high's changing rooms. Stunned at what had just almost happened. Does Midoriya feel the same way I feel about him? He has to after that, right? I can't just jump to conclusions, especially if I'm wrong, it would be so awkward!

I pondered about Midoriya's tru feelings as the last students walked into the building, leaving me alone outside. My knees were struggling to hold my weight after being consumed by nervousness for so long, so I leaned against the wall, next to the double doors. I touched my lips with two of my fingers, just thinking about our, almost, kiss. 

Midoriya...

"Ah, young Hado, what are you still doing out here?" A deflated All Might asked.

"Oh, I was just..." 

Come on Hado, think!

"Thinking about something important."

Not my best lie but, it will have to do.

"Really, anything particular on your mind?"

"Yeah~- I mean n-no!" I spoke, stumbling over my words.

All Might had a confused look on his face as he looked at me.

"All right then..." He spoke, not convinced of my horrible lie.

"It's best you head back and change out of your costume." 

"Will do!" I responded cheerfully, hoping to end this somewhat awkward interaction.

"See you around Hado." All Might said before entering through the large glass doors.

I sighed in relief and fell to the floor, the grass beneath me cushioning my sudden drop. What situation had I gotten myself into? 

If Midoriya and I really did share each other's feeling then how would this even work? I refused to think about these blaring thoughts and decided it would be best if I just got changed and just kept my head clear for the time being.

I finally stood up and went through the double doors, making my way to the changing rooms. Aftering entering, I looked around to be met with few students as most of them had already gotten back to their dorms. I did what I needed to and joined the rest of the school in heading back to heights alliance. 

I was walking back to the third year's dorms when my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out to see a message from Midoriya. 

It read, 'Are we still on for tonight? I know things started to escalate pretty fast. It's fine if you want to cancel or reshedule or something like that.' 

A light blush tinted my cheeks as I remembered our moment. I shut my eyes trying to reimagine the moment in all its detail. The way we were leaning in was so blissful, until Uraraka stole Midoriya away. Why does she call him 'Deku' anyway? Isn't that his hero name? I sighed in defeat.

I have to let go of this petty jealousy. Plus, he wants to go out with me right? I have nothing to worry about... I hope. I recollected my thoughts and focused my attention back to the words that were static on my dim screen. I started texting back to him,

'I'd love to go out still, if that's ok with you of course.'

A small bubble popped up on our chat as I anxiously waited for his response.

fortunately, a few moments later he responded,

'I'd also love to go out as well. What time do you want to meet?'

I felt relieved that he still wanted to go out and began to hastily type back,

'How about 6:30? At the coffee shop down the street from U.A; it's called 'passioné'.'

'Sure thing, see you then, Hado ;)'

I laughed at his last message. I didn't know why but he just made me feel so special compared to anyone else I had ever met.

I looked up from my phone, realising I had made it to my dorm. I walked in and headed for my room, where I would open the door, close it behind me, and collapse on my bed in the small room. I rested my eyes for a few moments, letting my mind drift off randomly.

My eyes fluttered open only minutes later. I lazily got up from my comfortable bed and checked the time.

4pm.

I still had some time before I left but... I desperately wanted this to blossom into something more than friends. I'll just go casual, y'know like a long blue shirt and colourful jumper. I paired this with a navy blue skirt. Even though my hair was more of a periwinkle colour, I think I pulled off blue pretty well.

I spent the rest of the time waiting on my bed, stressing about all the ways this could go wrong, dreaming about all the ways this could go right, and scrolling through my phone to remove thoughts about it completely. 

Eventually, the time came around to meet at the café. I shot out of my bed full of a mix of emotions, these included: nervousness, elation, fear, excitedness, and a bunch of other feelings. I took the elevator down the the common area where I passed a few of my classmates who stared at me. I couldn't see them but I felt their eyes resting upon my back as I left through the doors.

The walk was no more than 10 minutes but those minutes felt like a short eternity each. The emotions I was feeling earlier had only strengthened since I left. I was about to go on my first date, and with Midoriya no less. It's no wonder I'm so nervous.

I left the U.A gates and walked down the street to 'Passioné'. The sunset was spectacular. It was full to the brim of vibrant yellows to cool purples. I admired the background and the city the whole way there. Not even noticing that I had almost passed it. I checked my phone one last time before going in.

6:28pm.

Here goes nothing. 

My heart fluttered furiously as my body screamed at me in support. My first date with Izuku Midoriya was about to begin.