Interdependence (Bakugo X Reader)

Chapter 40: The Provisional License Exam - Part 1

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Chapter 40: The Provisional License Exam - Part 1
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"If you can pass this test and get your provisional licenses," Aizawa said while overlooking your whole class that had just unloaded off the bus, "You'll go from eggs to chicks, and hatch into semi-pros."

Fired up, your class cheered. Next to you, Kirishima shouted, "Plus..."

"ULTRA!" another student joined in. His uniform was not the same as yours and you didn't recognize him.

"Huh? Who the hell are you?" you asked.

Another student bearing the same hat said, "Inasa, you can't just join in another school's huddle."

"Oh, no!" He bowed so hard his head bled from the impact to the cement ground. "I AM SO VERY SORRY!" 

You watched him as he shouted an additional 'Plus Ultra'. Another cuckoo... Aizawa had explained this boy, Inasa Yoarashi, had gotten the top scores of everyone admitted through recommendations in UA. This guy ranked higher than Todoroki and Yaomomo? Inasa Yoarashi decided to join Shiketsu High School instead of UA, but no one knew why. 

After his classmates steered him back to their class, you looked the other way, deciding you no longer cared much about the boy.

You turned back to find a Pro-Hero attempting to marry your homeroom teacher. Ms. Joke, she called herself. Ah, poor Aizawa. He looked like he was thoroughly annoyed. She was the teacher of a group of second-years at Ketsubutsu Academy. She called over her class after flirting with your teacher for a while, laughing constantly and making jokes.

One boy stood out among the rest, as he went on to introduce himself, "I'm Shindo! This year has been full of troubles. It must have been tough for your class." he said as he grasped Midoriya's hand. That feels a bit too close, and I have an emotion reading quirk...

He went on to shake hands with Kaminari without skipping a beat. "Even so, you all are still aiming to be heroes, huh?"

As you were standing next to Kaminari, he moved on to you. The second he touched your hands, Feeling Check sent off alarm bells. Sneaky, Devious, Deceitful. You instantly tore your hands from his grasp and glared. "Just what the hell are you scheming?" Bakugo looked from your hands to Shindo, understanding what the others didn't.

"That was awfully impolite, (L/n). He's just being friendly." Kaminari nudged your arm with his elbow.

"It's alright, I can see you all have a heart of fortitude!" Shindo sparkled as he went on a tangent. "That's what I believe all heroes should have!"

"I recognize you! You're (L/n) and that must be..." the boy smiled brightly, "Bakugo! You two were at the center of the Camino Incident. You have an especially bright heart..." he offered to shake hands with your annoyed classmate, but Bakugo only swatted Shindo's hand away.

"Stop pretending. What you're saying doesn't match the look on your face." Bakugo immediately called him out.

Kirishima shouted over you, "Hey! Don't be so rude!"

You watched Shindo's dazzling smile curve ever so slightly. Can you be less suspicious?

Another student of the Ketsubutsu class approached Todoroki. "Hey, can I have your autograph? You were so cool at the Sports Festival!" You nearly choked out of surprise. How am I the impolite one?

"Class 1-A, that's enough socializing. Hurry up and change into your hero costumes. Don't waste any more time." Aizawa called you all out, leading you away from the Ketsubutsu class.