The Man Behind the Screen

Date, Fate, or Fated Date

MIDORIYA'S POV

"The commission is going to do a background check and everything, right?" Uraraka questioned while we patiently waited for the bidding to start. Iida plugged his laptop into the T.V. so we could all see it, which didn't help my nerves.

"Yeah, they won't tell me who it is since it's supposed to be a surprise since I didn't want it completely televised. I hate this. I think I'm going to throw up." I have to keep telling myself that it's a three-hour date. With someone I don't know. In an unknown location.

All Might said he would personally do the deepest background search he could, but it didn't do much to ease my mind. I have my quirk if anything goes wrong, but I don't want to use it.

I really wish I didn't have to do this.

"Thirty seconds," Iida mumbled as my phone vibrated.

I slipped it out of my pocket to see a message from Kacchan. He was sitting on the couch beside Kirishima, but we weren't talking openly.

Nitro1991- If it makes you feel better, I'll follow you from afar. I promise nothing bad is going to happen to you.

He's so sweet.

Camposing1- I might take you up on that offer. Depends on what All Might has to say about whoever wins the date.

After the special was over, but before the bidding started, Suri, the reporter who interviewed me, showed a highlight reel from the interview, mostly of when she asked about my ex dating and if I had anyone in my life at the moment. Then, the public's response to my answer. She then explained that only the top seven bidders would be shown on the screen, and each bidder would be randomly assigned a color. When you sign up to bid, your ID color will automatically appear in the top left corner of your device, and for a hidden surprise, bidding will last until midnight. "Wait, what?" I let out as she finished by saying. Biding will start in 3, 2, 1.

Kacchan and I decided not to interact much ever since Kiri told Kacchan we were being chummy at Iida and Uraraka's. He would occasionally make snarky comments to keep Mina off our trail. I sat and tried to act like I was ignoring him.

My phone buzzed as I read Kacchan's message. I heard his voice.

Nitro1991- Sorry about this in advance.

"Oi, Nerd, do you really expect anyone to bid on a date with you? Just cause the commission thinks it is a good idea doesn't mean it is."

I looked across the room at him with a fake hurt look on my face as Kirishima said, "Bro, that's kinda harsh, don't you think?" Nudging Kacchan's shoulder.

Camposing1- I know, babe, it's okay. 😉

I hope no one else saw the pink tint making its way across Kacchan's face. Kiri must have seen it cause he nudged him again. This was going to be a long night. He was sitting next to Kirishima, on the other side of the room from me, and it felt like he was a million miles away.

The bids started flying in. I was stunned, to say the least. I stared at the screen for the first hour, so nervous I couldn't even enjoy my friends. Four guys were fighting for first place. Every so often, Kacchan and Kirishima would get lost in their phones.

Camposing1- Whacha doing over there?🤔

Nitro1991- Trying to look as though I have absolutely no interest in this whatsoever.

Camposing1- Well, you are doing an excellent job. It's a little too good. 😢What about Kiri?

Nitro1991- I have no clue what that idiot is doing. Sorry, babe, but we both know the hound dog of love is here. If we are not careful, she will have us both figured out before the night ends.