That Boy Is Mine

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Title: That Boy Is Mine
Chapter Name: Stressed Out
Point Of View: Iida Tenya
Word Count:1469

(A/n so this chapter has a lot of swearing and harsh language towards the end. It also has some out of character moments/thoughts. Its also a little amgsty, but bare with me.)

Today I walked into the common room to see none other than Sero Hanta laying on the sofa. I walked up to him, not knowing if he was asleep or not. I looked down, only to see him jolt his head up. He was cerantly laying on his stomach, face in the couch. He looked at me groaned, laying his face back down.

"What's up?" He asked, his voice sounding muffled through the fabric. I heard him sigh as he adjusted himself.

"Nothing up, I was just looking for you, that's all." I spoke as a nelt down to his level. That wasn't true, I wasn't looking for him; Aoyama was looking for him, and I wanted to find him first so Aoyama didn't make Hanta uncomfortable. I was ashamed of that statement, to be honest.

"Why were you looking for me, on a Thursday of all days?" Sero frowned, moving his head once again to look at me.

"I-I just wanted to ask you something... When's your birthday?" I stuttered. That was the most believable things I've ever said, wow. I mentally cringed at my excuse as I heard Hanta take a breath to speak.

"July 28th, and why are you stuttering?" Hanta sat up. Before I answered, I had a weird feeling: 'is he alright, Sero's been acting weird and not like his usual self.'

"Uhm, are you ok?" I asked. It sounded desperate, which I didn't like, but that was the only way I could say it as my voice cracked, embarrassingly. I just heard Sero sigh as he slowly shook his head. I sat down next to him, not too close to make it weird, though.

"I'm ok in the sense that I'm not sad. I'm not actually sure how I feel right now." I could tell by that sentence that Sero wanted to vent to me, but didn't want to look or sound needy. I was honored that he trusted me with that stuff, but also respected if he wasn't comfortable.

"Do you need to vent? Sorry if that's the improper term." I spoke, relaxing my voice to sound less loud and robotic. Hanta nodded. It sounded like anything he said just sounded broken and out of character for his normally layed back personality. He noticed that too, deciding not to speak that much. I looked around to make sure no body was there, listening in. They weren't, most of the class went to the mall, leaving Shoji, Aoyama, Sero, and I in the dorms.

"Whenever you're ready or whenever you want to, you can speak and I'll be here for you, I promise." I reassured him, noticing that the slightly shorter male was subconsciously holding his breath.

"Well, I've been confused. Lately it's like these three boys have been at my throat and won't leave me alone; Aoyama being one of them. I'm by no means a stupid person, I know that. I've picked up on what Aoyama's been doing. Call me selfish, I don't care, but Aoyama has a crush on me." Sero took a breath to continue speaking, "I can tell by the way he acts, he blushes around me, he's been playing the roll of secret admirer, and he's clingy. I don't want to hurt his feelings no matter how creepy and self-centered he is."

I was speechless. Sero picked up on Aoyama liking him? Has he picked up on my feelings, or maybe even Todoroki's? As nonchalant as he is, most likely not, but it's a very strong possibility.

"I don't even like Aoyama, I like someone else, I hate being selfish, I really do, but I just pray that the guy i like likes me back." I was going to ask about this guy, but if Sero didn't want to say anything, he didn't have to. "Honestly, I just feel better getting all these thoughts out of my head, it's stress relieving in a way." He spoke, giving me a saddened half smile.

"Oh, I had no idea you felt that way." I spoke, not know what else to say. He just smiled, rubbing the back his head.

"So.. I do have a question,  and it's about Todoroki." Hanta frowned. 'Shit, did he pick up on Todoroki too? How I'd that possible?! The most nonchalant and aloof guy in 1A!'

"Whats your question?" I asked, ashamingly sounding like Todoroki as a spoke.

"So... recently, I've had these feelings about him, and it started about a week and a half ago. Basically, everytime I'm around him, my stomach gets all these butterflies, and my heart beat speeds up, my palms get sweaty too. I don't know what is, it's confusing, but I have this feeling that I like him... as more than a friend."

"What?" Is all I could say. "I-I mean, you like Todoroki!"

"I-I mean if you could call it that, then yea, I really do." Hanta stood up, adjusting his shirt in a panic. "Sorry, I know it might seem a little weird since I'm a guy and he's a guy-"

"No, it's not weird at all! You're aloud to like whoever you want, regardless of gender!" I panicked, standing as I held his shoulders. Yes, my heart sank and my eyes felt like a dam about to give weight, but I could not let myself cry in front of Sero.

"Whoa, I expected you of all people to be the person to hate that sort of thing." Hanta awkwardly laughed afterwards, moving my hands off his shoulder. His hand were actually very soft, so soft in fact I felt like I could hold them forever. I didn't think I could speak anymore, if I did, my voice would crack and I'd cry, not being able to stop.

There was only one other time I had ever felt this sort of strong negative emotion, and that was whenever my brother was hospitalized. And even then, it didn't feel like this. I felt like someone just shot a whole bunch of cactus needles right at my heart. My palms were sweaty, my heart was bearing, and my head felt sensitive to every motion it made.

"A-are you ok, Iida?" Sero panicked, noticing my dismay. He instantly put his hand on my forehead, noticing how red I looked. "You seem really hot- I-I mean temperature wise! Do you have a fever or something!? Should I get some medicine? I-"

The next thing that happened was something I'd never normally do. My only excuse was that I wanted him to shut up more than anything. He was panicking, which wasn't helpful. His hand was just resting on the forehead. But most notably, Hanta was so close. He was so close I could smell his scent of sea salt and oranges. It was only at that moment when I realized just how beautiful he was.

Hanta's eyes were just so bright as they reflected the light. His hair looked so soft. His voice sounded so calming. His hands were shaking, yet so comfortably soft. His hair perfectly framed all of his features. The slight tint of pink he always had on his ears and nose. Looking closer, he had the smallest amount of freckles that peppered his already breath taking face.

"What the hell, Iida?!" I heard the ever so familiar voice yell. I snapped back to reality, only after feelings a horrible sting on my face. I looked over to Sero. Who was breathing heavily as the slight glance of tears romed through his eyes. Wait... I just kissed him. I kissed him. I'm an idiot!

"I-I'm sorry yelling, I just- why- what? Why would you- huh?" I could ramble on about reasons I kissed him, hut none of them would be a proper excuse.

"Shit! I didn't mean to smack you! I just panicked. Dammit! I'm so sorry!"

"No, don't take the blame for something I did, I shouldn't have kissed you, I'm sorry." I spoke. My voice shaky. I just wanted to hug him, but also leave at the same time.

"I don't know if I should be mad at you or not." Sero spoke. "merde." He muttered.
(That means "dammit" in Spanish)

I could tell he was angry as he slightly pulled his long hair in frustration. Walking away, I heard Sero continuously swear in Spanish as be cried. Oh how I wanted nothing more than to hug Him, but I blew my chance. I blew it horribly.