Boku No Hero Academia X Fem! Reader

Chapter 13

"AND THE WINNER IS... THEM!!"

I leaned across the finish line in a desperate attempt to make first place. Time seemed to slow down as I took one final leap, but it was too late. I clumsily tripped over my feet and fell face first into the ground, allowing both Todoroki and Bakugou to fly past me. I grunted and pulled myself up off the ground. In a flash, I propelled myself forward, ending the race.

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I huffed, my lungs burning. I stood up straight, my chest heaving.

"Congratulations Midoriya!" I said with a tired smile, patting my friend on the back. Midoriya nodded his head happily, a grin plastered on his freckled cheeks.

"Not so bad yourself, (Last Name)." Midoriya congratulated, flashing a finger pointing to monitor that displayed our scores.

"Fourth place huh?" I whispered to myself, a slight pang in my chest.

But out of all people, I'm glad I lost to Midoriya.

"I'm proud of you Midoriya, you never cease to surprise me," I said, my voice soft and genuine.

"Wha-WHAA?!" Midoriya stuttered, a deep blush coating his face. I giggled at his reaction. I turned my head to look behind me, and almost immediately my gaze was met with those same crimson orbs. I gulped, Bakugou's blood red eyes burning holes into my back.

"H-hey Midoriya, um, I'll be right back." I flashed the greenette a smile and turned to confront Bakugou. As soon as my body faced the blonde, he began to walk away.

"W-wait!" I stammered on my words as I ran up to the ash blonde. Bakugou scoffed, averting his gaze.

"The hell do you want dumbass?" He shoved his hands in his pockets.

"I-I'm not sure-"

"Then leave me alone." Bakugou cut me off. My eyes widened momentarily before a newfound anger swept over me.

"Don't ignore me." I hissed, my hands clenching.

"-I want to talk to you," I spoke up, my eyes dangerously narrowed. Bakugou eyed me dangerously, his lips pursed.

"Well, I don't want to talk to you so fuck off," Bakugou growled, turning to leave. I sighed as he walked away, a lingering emotion dwelling within me.

What was I even gonna say anyways? ...Oh yeah, now I remember.

"Wait!" I called out again, my eyes boring holes into the blonde's back. Bakugou stopped momentarily. I ran up to him, my hand outstretched. I latched onto his shoulder, panting. Bakugou tensed up for a second before he turned and slapped my hand away.

"DON'T FUCKING TOUCH ME!" He roared, his eyes aflame with rage. I sighed, dropping both of my hands to my sides.

"Just listen to me, you dumb idiot."

"WHAT WAS THAT?!"

"I SAID TO SHUT THE HELL UP AND LISTEN TO ME." I raised my voice. Bakugou flinched involuntarily, his eyes flashing some unknown emotion for a split second. I softened my gaze, my hands clasping over my chest as I breathed out.

"All I wanted to say is that... well..." I hesitated slightly, my pride threatening to take the wheel and divert me elsewhere.

"Well?!" Bakugou snapped, growing increasingly impatient.

"...that...I... you... you inspire me." I blurted out. My gaze falling to the ground. Bakugou stood idle for a few seconds, a brief wave of silence spilling over us.