Hyacinths || Todoroki Shoto

Chp 6~ Hitomi Yuki

"Is that really what we'd term as okay?" one of the students asked as Aizawa sensei made his unexpected entry to the classroom.

Izanami eyed the teacher, mummy much?

She was slightly concerned about the 24/7 sleep deprived man they had for their homeroom teacher after USJ but if mummy could walk, talk and remind, she deemed him fine.

After making the announcement of the upcoming sports festival Aizawa sensei followed by ever graciously reminding us of our due project,

"While you're at it, I hope all of you are near done with your projects. If you're not, then I don't care, pull an all nighter or two but I need it handed in the end of this week. Class dismissed."

Candy cane saved her from more than just a broken rib or two. Fuck, he might have saved her from getting killed for all she knew.
The girl had spent the last two days mulling over how she'd approach Todoroki to dispel of the awkwardness, she was thankful but he'd probably pull shit like 'this doesn't make us friends'

She rolled her as eyes at the thought. No shit sherlock. Izanami sighed before getting up and making her way towards Todoroki, he looked up expectantly, although his face remained blank,

"We nearly have the entire project to complete because of your tantrum last time," She started

Way to show your gratitude. she mentally scolded herself

"I mean- we need to finish it and just have two days left. I was suggesting that we could go to either of our houses to finish it for once and for all?"

He slightly stiffened at that, but not for the reason the blonde assumed,

She quickly followed, "I'm just saying this so that we complete it today and then be off our way, less interaction- win win situation on both our sides;
Now, will you say something, it's getting on my nerves"

Todoroki broke out of his trance, "Yes, makes sense. My house isn't... free, though" he said,

He didn't want the girl to come to his house, he knew that she knew how much he hated his father but letting her in his house to witness his mess seemed too invasive. He assumed the blonde would question the reluctance he failed at hiding when mentioning his house but she just shrugged,

"My house it is then. You wanna go right after school?"

"Sounds fine."

She was about to turn around but thought better of it,

Todoroki raised an eyebrow, confused over what else she had to talk about

The girl took in a breath, "Thank you Todoroki." she started,

The boy's confusion didn't disappear and she took it as a cue to elaborate,

"For USJ. If it weren't for you and your 'instincts' I have a strong feeling I'd be smush corpse right now, thanks to the courtesy of mr.handjob and muscle-for- brain creature. But i'm not. So thank you." she finished, slightly scratching the back of her neck.

Oh.

Todoroki was surprised Izanami brought it up. He brushed it off as something a hero aspirant should do, even if there were slight chances of him himself getting injured. badly.

"It was an obvious course of action," he stated, before realising it seemed too dry of a response

"But still, you're welcome."

He watched the girl nod her head once, seemingly satisfied with his response as she walked away.

Todoroki didn't mind being dry with his responses, it was just that she was putting efforts to not be as rude today and he felt somewhat obliged to return the sentiment.

Not friend. Project partner.

At lunch, the two had coincidentally happened to sit on the same table along with Midoriya and his group,

"I am soo pumped for the festival!! Uraraka exclaimed, excitement and determination coating her words

Midoriya piped in, "Me too! There will be so many pros watching us!"

Iida agreed before turning his head towards the direction of the blonde, "Izanami san,"

"Hmm?" she asked, before putting a spoonful of fried rice in her mouth.

"Is Hitomi san going to be coming to watch the festival? I haven't seen her since months." Iida knew how close the two were and assumed their former classmate would be there,

Todoroki watched Izanami stiffen. Her face lips thinned as her body went taut. The rest were completely oblivious to the change in the girl as Iida continued,

"Also, my apologies if I was rude on the first day. It's just I had expected see her at UA more than you. I forgot to ask is she at Shiketsu now?"

He doesn't know.

Izanami faked a smile, "One question at a time, will ya chief?" she said leaning back in her seat

Although the girl was infact grateful he asked if all together, giving her the perfect opportunity to ignore most of questions,

"And no, Yuki will not be coming to the festival,"she said as nonchalantly as possible, getting up from her seat.

"Oh, that's sad-"

"But I will let her know how missed she is," she said, giving a closed eye smile and setting to leave

"Izanami san are you done eating already?" Midoriya questioned

"Yeah, why are you leaving?" Uraraka followed

"I just remembered I needed to make some changes to my hero costume. I have to meet the person incharge before classes start."

They all nodded, not completely satisfied by the answer but decided let it go, continuing their conversation.

Todoroki narrowed his eyes suspiciously,watching the girl leave the cafeteria.
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24/08/23

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