Drowning. (Shoto Todoroki x OC)

Aizawa's Offer

Mizuko had gotten changed back into her school uniform. She was standing in front of the board that would soon display who passed. She hadn't seen Shoto since the exam ended due to him being carted off the field by one of Gang Orca's sidekicks since he was  paralyzed and had his right side cemented. She was upset that she had protect Shindo due to his lack of control thanks to Inasa's words. However, Mizuko knew what it was like to lose control due to hatred and how much Shoto wanted to prove to the world he is more than Endeavor's son. She was hoping that Shoto wasn't too hard on himself. She and Shindo weren't hurt and that's all that mattered.

"Shirakumo. I heard you did an excellent job leading the evacuation of the first aide station. I wouldn't have expected anything less than excellent from you." Iida said proudly standing next to her.

Mizuko looked up to him and could barely process what he was saying. She often doubted in her abilities and looked up to Iida so hearing that from him was huge.

"Really Iida?" She couldn't believe the praise.

"Yes. You will make a great pro. Although I knew the day you, Todoroki, and Midoriya helped save me from succumbing to my hatred for Stain that you would be an amazing hero. Keep up the good job." Iida gave her a thumbs up and flashed her a smile.

Hatred. That seems to be word everyone is speaking today

She smiled back and gave him a thumbs up back. "Thanks Iida!"

Mera then came over the speaker stating that all the students started off with the same amount of points but everytime they messed up, they would be docked points. If they got less than 50, they were done. Mizuko felt uneasy about Shoto passing since he decided to fight with Inasa during the test and almost burnt herself and Shindo.

"Now look for your name in alphabetical order."

Mizuko scanned the board quickly to the S section. Her eyes found her name, "Shirakumo, Mizuko"! She had such a big grin on her face and jumped up and down. She had earned her provisional hero license! She then was looking for all other classmates' names and her joy faltered when she realized Shoto and Bakugo weren't listed. They both failed and weren't given licenses. Yet Mineta somehow passed.

She was trying to find where her boyfriend was in the crowd. She was thrilled that the rest of her classmates were happy to have passed but she had to find Shoto. She quickly found him when she heard Inasa yell his name. She ran to his loud voice because she was afraid they were about to fight again.

"Todoroki! I'm sorry! It's my fault you didn't pass the licensing exam. My focus was too narrow minded. Forgive me!" Mizuko shoved past Sero and Mina to see Inasa bowing to Shoto. That was nothing she predicted to happen.

Shoto looked confused and reached out to Inasa. "No I am the one that got us off to a bad start. And thanks to the things you said to me, I have a lot to think about. Besides I'm the one who almost burned his own girlfriend to ash..." Shoto looked down at the ground while balling his fist up.

Mizuko then ran out to him and hugged him from behind. He was caught off guard and let out a gasp. "But you didn't."

Shoto closed his eyes trying to be in control of his emotions. "Mizuko, I'm so sorry. I was only thinking of how much I hated my old man. As much I want to yell at you that doing what you did for Shindo was reckless, it was me who was reckless. You were the hero, Mizuko. That's why I am proud that you earned your provisional license." Shoto's voice was cracking. He kept thinking what if her Water Veil failed. She had only just learned how to do it.

Mizuko let go of his back and went in front of him. She looked up at him while his eyes were averted to the ground. He couldn't face her. "Shoto, I understand how hatred blocks your judgment. I learned that in the first exam. And yes, you aren't off the hook for that but I forgive you. I forgive you because you realized your mistakes and are working towards fixing them. Like I said I will always support you."