My Hero Academia: New Students and Unexpected Love

Chapter 33: A Kiss that Calms the Storm

As we all walked back toward the town square, my body still buzzed with the lingering energy of Ignatius Tonare. The anger I’d let loose had left me feeling a strange mix of exhaustion and tension, my mind replaying the confrontation with Bakugo over and over. It wasn’t just about him this time...it was about everything. Weeks, months of frustration. It all came crashing down at once, and now I was left standing in the aftermath, my emotions still swirling like an unstable storm.

But amidst all of that, there was Tsuyu. She stayed by my side, her calm presence acting like a soothing balm against the chaos in my mind. Her hand brushed mine gently as we walked, and every time I glanced at her, she met my gaze with those soft, understanding eyes. It was as if she could see right through my anger, right into the heart of what I was feeling, without needing to ask.

We eventually reached a quieter spot near the edge of the square, away from the bustle of people, and I stopped walking. I couldn’t keep going, not like this. My heart was still racing, my fists clenched at my sides as I tried to push down the remnants of my frustration. Gino, Kirishima, and Mina were chatting quietly behind us, giving me and Tsuyu space, but I could still feel their concerned glances.

Tsuyu stepped in front of me, her expression soft but focused, like she knew exactly what I needed. “Takadoshi,” she said gently, her voice cutting through the fog in my mind. “You’re still angry, kero.”

I looked away, ashamed of how I’d let my emotions get the better of me. “Yeah, I am. I just… I lost it back there. I shouldn’t have done that, but Bakugo—”

Before I could finish, Tsuyu reached out and took my hands in hers, pulling them away from my sides. Her touch was cool and steady, her small fingers wrapping around mine in a way that immediately made me feel grounded. I looked down at her, surprised by the sudden gesture.

“You’re not alone in this, kero,” she said, her voice soft but firm. “You don’t have to carry all of that anger by yourself. We’re here for you. I’m here for you.”

Her words hit me like a wave, washing over the frustration and guilt that had been building up inside me. I squeezed her hands gently, my breath slowing as I tried to let go of everything I’d been holding onto. I was about to thank her when she did something that made my heart skip a beat.

Without a word, Tsuyu stepped even closer, her big, gentle eyes searching mine for a moment. Then, with a softness I hadn’t expected, she leaned in and pressed her lips against mine in a slow, deliberate kiss.

For a second, everything else faded away. The tension, the anger, even the world around us—it all disappeared as I focused entirely on the warmth of her lips, the way they moved against mine with a tender, calming rhythm. My heart, which had been racing just moments before, seemed to settle into a steady, soothing beat as her kiss poured over me like a cool breeze, easing the storm that had been raging inside.

I kissed her back, my hands gently tightening around hers as I let myself fully sink into the moment. It wasn’t rushed or fiery—it was calm, soft, and full of quiet emotion. The kind of kiss that didn’t need words to explain what it meant. Tsuyu had this way of always being so steady, so grounded, and now I understood why. She wasn’t just calming me down—she was helping me find peace in a way I hadn’t felt in a long time.

When we finally pulled away, Tsuyu’s cheeks were tinged with a soft pink blush, but her gaze stayed steady on mine, her lips curling into a small, gentle smile. “Feeling better now, kero?”

I nodded slowly, feeling like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. “Yeah… a lot better, actually. Thank you, Tsuyu. I really needed that.”

She gave me a little shrug, her usual calmness returning. “That’s what I’m here for.”

Behind us, I could hear Gino, Mina, and Kirishima making exaggerated noises of approval and clapping lightly. Mina, ever the romantic, was the first to chime in. “Awwww! Now that’s what I’m talking about! You guys are so cute together!”

Kirishima chuckled, crossing his arms. “That’s some solid emotional support right there. Respect.”

Gino just grinned, shaking his head. “I knew it was gonna happen sooner or later. Took you long enough, man.”

I turned to them, feeling a little embarrassed but also grateful. “Yeah, well… better late than never, right?”

They all laughed, the tension from earlier completely gone. The mood had shifted, and I felt lighter than I had in a long time. Bakugo was a distant memory now—just a blip on the radar compared to the calm I felt standing next to Tsuyu.

With the storm inside me finally settled, we all decided to head back together, walking under the evening sky with our usual banter and laughter filling the air. And as we walked, Tsuyu stayed by my side, her hand brushing against mine every so often, reminding me that no matter how tough things got, I wouldn’t have to face it alone.