You're Just Not My Type (Tenya Iida x OC)

Chapter 48

~ After a bit, Midoriya went to the lobby with Todoroki to go for a walk, leaving Tenya and me alone.

"You don't want to join them?" I ask Tenya.

"No, I'm ok right here," He stated.

"Could I sit next to you?" I ask.

"Um, of course."

I got up and sat next to Tenya on his bed. "You look a little red. Are you feeling ok?" I ask him.

"Oh, Yea. I'm fine, what about you? How's your leg?" He asked, changing the subject.

"Oh, I'm ok. It was just a cut." I say. "Scorch told me you were worried about me."

"I was. I am. And I just want to apologize. I should have listened to you; maybe none of us would have gotten hurt, and you could have saved Native without using your quirk on me. And-"

"Tenya, I'm not mad," I say simply.

"You are just disappointed. I understand I would be, too."

"Tenya, I'm just happy you are safe." I reached my hand to cupped his face but stopped myself.

"I know you were hurting, I know how painful it was, you thought justice would make everything better. Did it?"

"No," Tenya said, his eyes tearing up. "I thought you'd be upset, and begin yelling at me."

"I was upset when I saw you run into the alley. I wanted to yell at you for doing something stupid, but I couldn't because I needed to ensure we both got out of there alive. Besides, I think you've been lectured enough." I admit.

"It was kind of stupid." He says sheepishly.

"Just a little bit." I tease, causing him to smile.

"There we go, that's a smile." I laugh.

"I'm very thankful to have someone like you in my life, Shina."

I was caught off guard for a second.

"Wait, what?"

"I mean it. I was worried you'd be so upset with me and want to be a part of my life no longer. But you never fail to amaze me. I mean, the way you held your own- you kept yourself calm, which was very inspirational. Your empathy knows no bounds, I suppose."

I blushed at his words. I didn't know what to say. The battle was a blur. I stared into Tenya's blue eyes. I looked for a trace of a lie, but there was none. He meant every word. I thought about what Scorch said. She thought he was my boyfriend. My eyes traveled as he spoke from his eyes to his lips. I glanced every so often. I couldn't help myself. It was like I was hypnotized. His dark blue hair frames his face ever so nicely. I couldn't believe how far my friendship with the loud class president would have come.

Tenya's Pov.

I spoke, and I found myself distracted by Shina. Her rosy cheeks, and magenta eyes. The way she looked up at me so innocently. I'd thought of her to be rude and disrespectful, but she was never that. She was strong and self-assured. My eyes flickered from her eyes to her lips, her soft lips. I would have pulled away, but when I caught her eyes, a moment of silence. It was like the world had stopped. I had forgotten that we were even in a hospital room. It pained my soul not to be able to reach out to her. She was right here, so close. And yet, I felt so far. Even so, as if my body moved instinctively, I leaned closer, and to my surprise, she did as well. Her lips were only inches apart, mere seconds away.

"Hey, Iida, Sumiye. We got some ice cream from the cafeteria!"

Shina's Pov.

Midoriya, yelled as he walked into the room. It startled me, and I jumped away from Tenya. I lost my spacing, and I fell off the bed.

"Shina?" Todoroki asked.

"I-'m fine." I got up from the ground and looked at Tenya. We were both the same shade of red. Were we about to... I shook the thought from my mind. No, it- we- I mean- he's not even my type. But he was leaning in, and I was leaning in.

"Um, I have to go."

"Oh, are you sure?" Todoroki asked.

"Yeah, Scorch is probably waiting for me. I think I get released today," I say. My face is still burning red. Tenya was silent, probably in the same amount of shock I was in.

"Oh, ok. Well, we'll see you then." Midoryia says. "Shina, you look red. Is everything okay?"

"Of course. Enjoy the rest of your internships. Um, See you." I say, zooming out of the room to my own as I found my room. I began to die of embarrassment. I mean, was I really about to kiss Tenya Iida, and why was I bummed out that I didn't. My stomach was in butterflies. I grabbed my phone and texted Jiro.

~

The next few days of the internship went smoothly. Scorch's team fixed my mother's suit, and we worked more on a modified training routine so my leg would heal properly. But for the next few days, I couldn't help but think about the Hero Killer, and my 'almost' kiss with Tenya. Could I even call it that? I was taking a break when I got a text.

It was Bakugo.

Hey, I heard what happened in Hosu. Scorch helped out with the Nomu. Were you there too?

I was. But I was helping with civilians. I say, which wasn't a full lie.

Oh, well. Cool. he texts plainly. I knew he was glad I was ok. He just didn't know how to express it. I looked down at my outer thigh. There was a scar that my cut left. It felt so out of place, but I did feel pretty badass.

I was packing up to go home. All the Hero at the agency started saying their goodbyes.

"We'll miss you, Shina."

"Come back and visit."

"Have a good time at UA."

I smiled and bowed as I thanked them for everything.

Scorch drove me to the train station.

"One last thing before you go." I looked at her, "You're a good kid, don't let anyone hold you back. And if you ever want, there is always a spot for you here in Kozui City. As long as you don't get lazy." She joked.

"I won't. And thank you, I've learned so much this week." I smile.

"Anytime,"

"If you need anything, you let me know." I smiled and got out of the car.

I was proud of myself. The internship was nothing like I thought it'd be. But the team was welcoming and kind. I learned more about my parents. I was happy to have a slice of their world and meet even more people who knew and worked with them. It was an honor. At the same time, I was still thinking about the Hero Killer and how he knew my parents, but for now, I was happy to be headed back to UA. The train ride was silent. Tenya's parents had picked him up from Hosu as soon as he was out of the hospital, so I took the train alone. It wasn't a bad thing. It was just different. I couldn't help but think about Tenya. After all is said and done, maybe we were both in vulnerable places... I just wanted to forget about it. I mean, there was no way that I had feelings for Tenya Iida, right? Right?