Cruel Intentions (Todoroki x Reader)

Chapter 3 - Goliath

"So do you mind if I ask you something?"

You had started to take a stroll around the arena with Todoroki while the other students were finishing up inside. A nice gentle breeze passed by which helped soothe your nerves. Todoroki walked besides you, his hand stuffed in his pockets as he looked forward. You couldn't help but sneak a glance at him every once in a while whenever you could. You were curious about him. Did he have that mark on his face because of his quirk? Why doesn't he like to use his other quirk? If your hand laced his, would his icy fingertips soothe your burning face?

"Yes, what is it?" He looked at you, causing you to quickly look the other direction in embarrassment.

"Oh, um, you seem to be pretty accepting of me and why I don't use my quirks. Why don't you use yours?"

He was silent for a moment, as if deep in thought. You took this moment to sneak a peak at him through your peripheral vision this time.

"It's because of my father," he answered. "My father, Endeavor, is someone I resent. Being the number 2 hero that he is, he wants me to surpass All Might and become number 1. When I  was growing up, he constantly pushed me to my limits. He wasn't really like a father to me." He paused a second time before continuing. "I will reject his power to show him I don't need him to be the number one hero, I can do it using only my mother's quirk."

"I see..." you nodded. "I'm sorry to hear about all of that though. It must have been tough."

"Yeah...." he trailed off.

Todoroki went back to being silent. You couldn't help but get the feeling he was holding something back. It was probably a sensitive topic for him so you decided to not press it any further. After all, you two were just getting acquainted.

"I wonder if one day, maybe in the distant future, we'll think differently of our quirks.."

"Maybe-"

"Hey, (Name)! Todoroki!" Tsu called out. You both turned around to see her waving. Behind her, other students were leaving the building. "We're heading back to class now! Let's go!"

"Oh, I guess we should head back..." you chuckled awkwardly.

"Yes, we don't want to be punished for being late."

     Todoroki began to walk back to the class to rejoin them but before you could let him go, you grabbed his right wrist. You quickly let go upon realizing what you did, your face turning bright red as you tried to tell him one last thing.

"S-Sorry, it's just that, I wanted to say thank you," you said flustered. "Thanks for um, talking to me while I was upset."

He gave a half smile. "Of course, I wouldn't be a good classmate or friend had I not."

"U-Uh, y-yeah..."

Todoroki turned back around; missing out on your dumbfounded face. You looked down to the hand which you had touched him with, bringing your fingertips up to your blushing face.

He's warm, you thought. His hands are warm.

◆◆◆◆◆◆◆

      School eventually ended and you were on your way back home. A private black car had come to pick you up as the your assigned home, aka the facility, thought it'd be better for you to be driven back home instead of walking. However, you lived pretty far anyways so you didn't mind this part too much. As the car pulled away from the school you saw Midoriya, Ochaco, and Iida walking together back home, Tsu was kicking Mineta off her leg as he tried to follow her home, and Todoroki was also being picked up by somebody. It appeared to be his father.