Unexpected

Chapter 9: Again

The next day comprised of the same thing.
It was worrisome for a while but I made a lot of friends at alternative and I was passing all of my classes.
Kacchan started to go to classes more and was finally getting serious. The supervisee said we were forbidden to leave unless the two of us passed and that's when his senses came to him.
It was the middle of the month.
We were working together and actually worrying about our future.
Before I realized it... It was almost time to leave.
Time was going by so fast. I was so scared that I'd miss it.

[Break Time]

Classes were over and I had just came back to my room.
Knock, knock knock!
I closed the door a few minutes ago.
Who could that be?
"Yes?" I called.
"It's Toriyama." A voice answered cheerfully.
"A-ah! Ah!" I said startled.
Kacchan was in the room and his head snapped up.
"Hmph." He grunted.
I slowly walked to the door.
"Uh, yes... Tori-san? Nani?"
I stuttered.
"Are you okay? You sound sad."
He asked.
"I-I'm-- fine." I laughed.
"Can I come in?" He said, innocently.
"Uhm... I'm not alone right now." I answered.
"It's fine! The more the merrier. Actually... I've never seen your roommate." He said, sounding surprised.
Yeah, Deku. Who's this little snot nose trash?" Kacchan sat up, looking at me intensely.
"He's my friend. He's the one who saved me... on the first day." I uttered. "He's important to me."
"HAH? Nande?!" He looked at me with an irritated expression.
"You're all just TRASH! Complete and utter scum!! Why don't you two rot somewhere else together?" He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
"Ka-Kacchan." I mumbled.
"While you're off playing house I'm going to get back and finish Yuuei."
"Hey, man. I don't know you so I'm not going to say anything. But don't talk to Izuku like that. He doesn't deserve that."
"Uh. Tori-san!" I exclaimed. I couldn't believe that Toriyama-sama would stand up to Kacchan... For me.
"Huh? Whad'aya say? You bastard! It's none of your business what goes on here, retard."
"If you touch him... Then you'll be touching me too. Don't mess with him, I'm serious. Because you'll be dealing with me."
Kacchan laughed maniacally.
I was scared.
What was I to do in this situation?
"Bring it on!!" He yelled.
"Izuku... May I enter?" He asked.
I couldn't move.
I didn't want to...
I just wanted Tori-san to leave!
"I'll come outside!" Kacchan yelled.
"Then get out here." He urged.
The bell rang.
A loud clarified singing tune echoed into the hallways.
"Students. We apologize for interrupting your break time but all students enrolled in alternative must gather in the auditorium and be seated. This announcement is for the preparation of graduation for those that have finished early.
Would the following students come forth in a mannerly fashion..." The intercom shouted.
They listed our names one by one and called for us immediately.
"With the exception being, Midoriya Izuku. Please come to the chairman's office. You will be joined with the class in the auditorium shortly! Thank you! That is all."
"What the--" I whispered.
"Deku, Deku, Deku... Always the one.... The special one... The one pebble that won't get out of my way!" Kacchan muttered angrily.
"I'll see you later, Izuku. I'll be downstairs. Hope your meeting is swift!" He said considerately.
Kacchan ran past me, swung open the door and left me standing in the room.
Toriyama-san was also gone, I suppose he had left seconds before.
And I was alone.
"Me? Of all people. Why would I be called?" I asked myself.
I walked outside and made my way towards the Chairman's office.
I took very slow steps and walked as casually as I could.
I didn't want to get there fast.
I was about halfway there;
When I reached the door, I hesitated to knock.
"...No, no, no! I'm fine! Yes, I'm alone! He hasn't arrived yet." The chairman was speaking on the other side of the door.
"Yes, yes! I made sure that he kept up with his grades!
Actually, I don't think they need to go to the ceremony." He paused for a moment.
He sounded a bit nervous.
"Ahhh, Bakugou-kun... His grades... They're tremendous! I've never seen such intelligence! I... Am ashamed of my impression. The way he spoke and acted. I just... I didn't know that he'd have a hidden side to him. He's very peculiar." He said.
"Yes. Don't worry. They will--" I interrupted with a loud knock.
I thought that if I had knocked right after he hung up, he would have suspected that I was listening to him. I didn't want to listen in on him anyway but it wasn't like I was doing anything wrong.
"Let me call you back. Young Midoriya-kun has come! Mhm. Okay..."
He hung up the phone and spoke in a loud voice.
"Come in!"
I opened the door and slowly crept inside.
"H-Hello." I bowed courteously.
"Hello, Midoriya-kun! There is no need for formalities. Please, come sit!" He extended his hand and gestured towards the two empty seats that were placed before him.
"O-okay... Mr. Chairman."
"I wanted to talk to you about Toriyama-kun."
"Uh? Toriyama-sama?" I said, taken back.
He also looked taken back.
"Sama? You think very highly of him, don't you, Midoriya-kun?"
"He's my friend. And I think he's a good person. Is there something wrong with Toriyama-san?" I asked a bit startled.
"Midoriya-kun... I'm sure you've noticed. My last name... Is also Toriyama. I'd like to know... How well are you getting along with my son?" He smiled.
It was a sweet and soft smile.
The kind of smile that only comes from cinnamon rolls and sunshines! Like Hide or Armin... YES, I BROKE THE 4TH WALL.
"Uh... Uhm... Mr. Toriyama-san... I -- I think your son is an amazing person! And he has great potential! If you gave him a chance, I'm sure he would exceed your expectations!" I yelled excitedly.
I was a bit scared.
I didn't know what it was he really wanted from me.
I don't know if I did the right thing or answered correctly.
My heart was racing... Is this a test?
"Good, good!" He laughed! "I'm just glad you're both friends! I'll be sure to mention this to him. But in the meantime, why don't you join him now and enjoy the ceremony!" His smile was bright. He was hard to look at.
Because he was so positive.
"Thank you, Sir!" I yelled. I bowed once again and ran out the door.
"I said no need for formalities!" He shouted after me.
He sighed dramatically and laughed a bit.
I heard him close his own door and heard nothing after that. But the weird thing that I couldn't comprehend was... He reminded me a little bit of All Might. And the way he said my name...
"Hey, Midoriya-kun!" Shouted Toriyama-san from afar. "Oh! Toriyama-san!" I shouted, ecstatic. "What are you doing here?" He was far behind me and was sprinting in a timed motion to catch up to me.
"I have something to say." He said nervously. "I know it's been almost a month. And it's not enough time. So I understand if you don't feel the same way. But I can't let you go and slip through my fingers before I even tell you why and how." He folded his hands together and intertwined them repeatedly. The way he spoke, the way his posture was positioned and the earnest and all honest face of his... Made me realize why I felt so close to him. He reminded me of Shouto Todoroki. The calm all knowing caring and rational Todoroki-kun. It wasn't because he was similar to Todoroki-kun that we started talking. He was his own person, he had his own aura. But he always made me feel warm and I think that's what I liked most about him.
"A-and..." He sighed helplessly. "I think it's safe to say that I have a HUUUUGE crush on you. And I can't seem to get that OR you out of my mind. I know it's wrong. And you probably don't like me back. But I can't help but confess to you right now. Before you leave my side and leave me forever. And I'm so scared right now. Because my mouth is just moving on its own and I fear that if I stop talking I'll just collapse in a withdrawal. A-a-and..." He kept going on and mumbling random things to keep from stopping and not dropping on to floor.
"I... I don't-- Know what to say." I responded. I knew exactly what I wanted to say. But I just didn't want to say it. How could I ever tell him?
"Well... I'm a really old fashioned boy and I believe in love at first sight. So I'd never do something that'd hurt you. Or bring you down... Please just give me one chance!" He begged. His voice was so sweet and tender. The sound of his feelings, the subtle tone of embarrassment and love... It was all there. And it touched my heart.
"Attention all students, please make your way back into your rooms and wait until further instructions. Line up in single file order and exit the auditorium quietly." A sudden announcement from the intercom bombarded the hallways.
"I-- I don't think I--" love you. I thought. He suddenly walked up to me, as light as he could be and gently grabbed my left wrist as he swayed me to his direction.
A soft and gentle kiss that warmed me up inside planted itself upon my lips; his lips felt like satin and reminded me the color velvet.
It was an innocent and honest kiss. But his intentions reached me through and through.
After a minute or two he let go and rested his forehead against mine as spoke.
"I'm so sorry. I couldn't help myself. Please forgive me! I-I..." He started. He looked remorseful as if he hated himself for taking action.
"It's okay." I said reassuringly.
Though I was scared myself my heart was pounding two beats per second. I couldn't help but savor this moment and assess the situation. Why did life have to be this hard?
"W-w-ill... You be-- My lover?" He choked.
My face became red and his face soon mirrored mine. Our hearts were beating at the same time; they were in sync. He set his eyes on mine and I stared back. I couldn't look away. He swallowed his own saliva as his throat gulped. He made me nervous. Really nervous. I was too caught up in the moment to even hear anyone else.
But the flick on my right ear that disturbed me was so familiar, already I knew who it was.
"Hey." He said in a very deep and threatening voice. "What the hell are you doing here with Deku?"