Under the Effects of Love

I've made it just in time for class as the bell rings, alerting students that class has started. I quickly take my seat before Iida notices that I'm late, then Professor Aizawa walks into class. "I'm tired so leave me alone," he announced, as he pulls out a sleeping bag. Nobody bothers to say anything since it's his habit to sleep during class, a potion class. Some of them got up to go over with their friends while I remained seated. I put out a small cauldron and set it on top of the stove, I look up and see Uraraka and Iida coming over to me. She greeted me with a question, "Hey Midoriya, are you gonna brew a potion?"

I nodded and answered, "Hi, yeah, I brought some ingredients with me." They sit across from me then Iida chimed in, "It should be fine since you haven't caused any trouble brewing potions." He has a point, I never got in trouble since most of my potions are either successful or harmless. So this should be no different from the rest, then I notice Uraraka drinking something out of a bottle. "What are you drinking, Uraraka?" I asked as she set her bottle on the table and replied, "Oh, it's strawberry-apple juice. Wanna try some? It's really good." I couldn't help but blush as she tries to hand me her bottle. How can she say that so casually?

"Oh no, are you sick, Midoriya?" She fretted, leaning toward me to check my temperature. I gently grabbed her hand and answered with a question, "Do you not realize what you said to me?" She thinks about it for a moment then she suddenly blushes and apologizes, "Oh my God, I'm so sorry, Midoriya!" Uraraka quickly yanks her hand back, feeling embarrassed over what happened. I scratch the back of my head, trying to calm my fast-beating heart. Honestly, I've always had a crush on Uraraka for a long time now. However, I decided to bury my feelings deep down and settled on just being friends with her.

Iida decided to break the awkward silence, "So, what kind of potion will you brew, Midoriya?" I shrug and explain, "Like I said I have ingredients with me so I'll just see what kind of potion I make." He nodded and went ahead to converse with Uraraka since they know that I'll be busy brewing. I rummage through my bag and take out honey, strawberries, apple juice, and rose petals. I never brewed these ingredients before so I meant to try it out when I get a chance. I measured every ingredient since the potion will be made in a small amount and used once. I start putting the ingredients in the cauldron and then let it boil for some time.

•• 15 Minutes Later ••

I finished writing notes about the potion and went to check out the cauldron and saw the rose petals had lost their color. I grab a glass bottle and strain the potion then set it aside for it to cool down. I start writing additional notes and then look up only to find an empty glass bottle. I let out a gasp which caught Iida's attention and he asked, "What's wrong, Midoriya?" I blurt out, "The potion is gone... Iida, did you drink it?" He looked shocked but shook his head as he replied, "No, not a single drop." Then I should try asking Uraraka if there's a chance that she drank it. I turned to her and asked, "Uraraka, did you drink the potion?"

She didn't answer so I placed my hand on her shoulder to get her attention. She slowly turns around and looks at me then suddenly I see her eyes turn to a pink glow and then disappear. "Uraraka, are you okay?" I question worryingly, but she doesn't respond and stares at me. Suddenly, she grabs the collar of my shirt and pulls me toward her before I can react we're kissing in the middle of the classroom. I should pull away before someone sees us but then someone gasped, "Look! Midoriya and Uraraka are kissing!" I quickly pull away and place my arm over my mouth while blushing in embarrassment.

"What's going on here?"

"Professor Aizawa, I'm sorry! But the thing is-"

"I heard what you said before, Ashido. But it's not a big deal to make a big fuss over it."