Embers of Friendship

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In the bustling hallways of U.A. High School, Shoto Todoroki and Tenya Iida found themselves on a collision course. It was an ordinary day for most students, but fate had other plans for these two 1-A classmates.

Todoroki, his heterochromatic eyes scanning the crowd around, accidentally bumped into Iida, causing both of their books to tumble to the ground. Apologies erupted from their mouths simultaneously, and as they glanced at each other, something clicked.

"I'm sorry," Todoroki said, extending a hand to help Iida gather his scattered papers.

"No, it was my fault. I wasn't watching where I was going," Iida replied, grateful for the assistance.

As they picked up the last few sheets, they noticed a shared interest in the topics of their studies. Todoroki's eyes flickered around with curiosity, and Iida's analytical mind couldn't help but be intrigued by this quiet and enigmatic classmate.

Over the following days, the chances of encounters between Todoroki and Iida became more and more frequent. They exchanged nods in class, acknowledging the budding connection between them. Their conversations started with academic discussions, but soon expanded to more personal topics.

One afternoon, Todoroki found Iida studying alone in the U.A. library. With a timid smile, he approached the focused student. " Hey, mind if I join you to study?"

Iida looked up, a mix of surprise and delight on his face. "Of course, Todoroki! I could use the company."

Then, they spent hours immersed in their books, occasionally sharing snippets of interesting information or debating theories of the topics. Todoroki's reserved nature slowly unraveled in Iida's presence, revealing a thoughtful and compassionate soul in him. Meanwhile, Iida's rigidness softened, and he allowed himself to embrace the more spontaneous side of his life.

As their friendship deepened more, Todoroki and Iida faced various challenges together. They supported each other during intense training sessions, offering encouragement and pushing each other to reach their full potential. They celebrated each other's victories and provided a shoulder to lean on during moments of defeat.

In the face of adversity, their bond only grew stronger. Todoroki shared his struggles with his complicated family history, while Iida confided in Todoroki about the weight of his responsibilities as the representative of the Iida family. Together, they discovered the power of empathy and understanding each other's feeling and thoughts that has been in their minds.

Unbeknownst to both Todoroki and Iida, their friendship had begun to transcend the boundaries of mere camaraderie. One late evening, as they strolled through the moonlit campus of U.A., their steps became hesitant, their conversations infused with a newfound tenderness.

Todoroki couldn't deny the fluttering feeling in his chest whenever he saw Iida's animated expressions or heard his infectious laughter ever time, they said something funny. And Iida found himself mesmerized by Todoroki's unwavering dedication and the way his eyes sparkled in the moonlight when he talked about his dreams that he had.

One fateful day, as they sat on a bench in campus, Todoroki mustered up the courage to express his feelings for Iida. "Iida, there's something I need to tell you," He began, his voice trembling slightly.

Iida turned towards him, curiosity and anticipation was painted across his face. "Yes, Todoroki? What is it?"

 After taking a deep breath, Todoroki confessed, "Iida, I've come to realize that my feelings for you go beyond friendship. You've become someone incredibly important to me, and I... I think I'm in love with you."

A stunned silence hung in the crispy air as Iida processed Todoroki's confession. After a brief pause, Iida smiled warmly, his heart overflowing with affection. "Todoroki, I feel the same way. You've become a vital part of my life, and I've fallen for you too."

In that moment, the embers of their friendship ignited into a passionate and romantic flame, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.








(They kissed, the end of this one-shot story next one coming soon)

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