There was an hour lunch break. I took a visit to recovery girl's office for some energy gummies. I unluckily happened to walk past Todoroki's dad.
The constant heat radiating off of his body felt like he was trying to make everyone else seem smaller than him. My father never liked him, said there was something incredibly off about him. They were rivals in public eye because they were neck and neck at number two.
"I knew that last name was familiar." I stopped hearing his voice. "You're the Reaper's kid." He stated. I turned and nodded.
"Yes, that's me." There was something about this man that disgusted my very being. I hated him already. "Your quirk is quite impressive if I say so myself."
He towered over me, he was nearly as big as all might but still small enough to not be at all might's level. "You'll be a great asset someday." He turned and walked off. I got a chill down my spine at his remark.
I continued down my path to the lunch room. I almost passed Bakugo who was standing suspiciously near an opening, before I could pass, he yanked my back and covered my mouth.
"Listen." He whispered. I listened in.
"Have you ever heard of Quirk marriages. They became a problem in the first few generations when quirks became widespread. They were those who sought out potential mates solely with the intention of creating powerful children. Many people were forced into relationships. They were simply viewed as old-fashioned, arranged marriages." I felt my stomach sink at Todoroki's words.
"But clearly it was unethical. My father has not only a rich history of accomplishments but plenty of money to throw at his problems. He bought my mother's relatives to get his hands on her quirk. And now he's raising me to surpass All Might. It's so annoying. I refuse to be a tool for that scumbag. In every memory of my mother, I only see her crying. I remember she called my left side unbearable before she poured boiling water on my face. The reason I picked a fight with you was to show my old man what I was capable of doing, without having to rely on his damned fire quirk. You see, I'm going to show him that I reject his power and I can take first place without using it." Todoroki finished.
Bakugo clenched his fists.
I heard him continue talking but his words were faded. I heard Midoriya's footsteps run after him. I sighed. "I'm going eat." I told Bakugo. "But I'm pretty sure Endeavor wants to arrange a marriage between me and his son."
"What?" Bakugo nearly yelled. I shushed him. "Yea, it was weird to me to. And I didn't put it together at first but he stopped me in the hallway. Our dads were rivals so I thought he was gonna give some speech about how his son would beat me in this race. But he said I'll be a good asset someday and called my quirk impressive. And after hearing what Todoroki was saying, it may be possible."
I folded my arms. Bakugo's face scrunched up in disgust. "You and icy-hot married, that's fucking atrocious." He spat out.
"Why because he's gay?" I asked. He stared at me, "Is he gay?"
"Is he not?" I responded. Now we were both confused. "I'm gonna go eat." He grunted and I walked off.
What a weird interaction.
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I stretched as the lunch break ended and we were back in the stadium.
"It's almost time for the last round!" I heard Present Mic announce. I zoned out for a little as I scanned over looking for my previous teammates, my eyes met Shinso's and I gave him a smile.
"We even brought in cheerleaders from America!" I looked over at my classmates and saw the other girls dressed as cheerleaders, I tilted my head as Momo shouted at Kaminari and Mineta.
"Nakamura." My body tensed up and I jumped as I heard Todoroki's voice behind me. I quickly turned and tried to compose myself.
"Hi Todoroki." I responded curtly. He stared at me for a good minute before turning, "good luck."
I breathed out. "He's getting more and more intense by the minute." Tokoyami nudged me.
I nodded in agreement.
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One on one tournaments. I shook my hands with nerves.
1. Kirishima vs. TestuTestu
2. Momo va. Tokoyami
3. Aoyama vs. Mina
4. Midoriya vs. Shinso
5. Todoroki vs. Sero
6. Denki vs Me
7. Todoroki vs. Sero
8. Iida vs. Hatsume
Denki threw his arm around me. "Don't worry Cherry, I'll go easy on ya, and when I win maybe I could take you on a date."
"Yea right, Nakamura is gonna drill you in the ground." Kirishima taunted him.
I contemplated my actions for a second, show strength or let him stay delusional. What's the quote, something about not stopping your enemy when they reveal their cards or something.
"Your confidence is admirable Denki." I smiled and removed his arm.
"See, Cherry gets its." He smirked. "Yea, that's what everyone says to something they're gonna beat."
I walked away, I need to think.
