One-Shot Reader Inserts

Puissant: Kaminari Denki

This is a Kaminari Denki x Quirkless!Reader from the My Hero Academia series. One shot only and no spoilers ahead.

Kaminari Denki wasn't the most powerful hero-to-be in UA. If anything, he was impulsive, reckless, and a bit too energetic for anyone's taste; anyone's taste except for yours.

Growing with the electric boy has made your life brighter than it can ever be. Denki was always by your side to liven things up; be it your daily lives in middle school, your play times in the park, or simply just walking with him to a random destination.

"(_y/n_)! Look what I can do!"

"Aren't I cool, (_y/n_)!?"

"You are going to love this, (_y/n_). I'm one hundred percent sure!"

You would always smile and laugh with him, occasionally at him. You replied with enthusiastic nodding and clapping, thoroughly entertained by his antics. This had come to a stop, unfortunately, when he entered UA. You didn't dare take the entrance exam, knowing you couldn't possibly compete considering how you're quirkless.

You settled for an ordinary school close to UA. It was the only way to shut Denki up as he whined about you not trying out the exam. Seeing Denki's quirk everyday didn't make you insecure at all. It made you happy that he was happy with himself and that he chose to share his wonderful gift with you.

As he adgusted with his new school with you, he made sure to always keep in contact with you. He'd consistently walk you home as your route conveniently passes by UA's gates. He'd fill you in on how much he's enjoying his training there. He'd ask you about your day as well. He seemed happy in his UA life. That seemed to change one day though.

"(_y/n_)! Over here!" Denki called out from where he stood a few feet away from you as you began to walk by the gates of his school. You looked over at him from afar, his bright golden eyes and eccentric hair streak immediately catching your attention. You smiled, thinking he was just as energetic as he usually is. You jogged up to him and chuckled.

"I see you everyday and yet I still can't get used to your brightness, Denki. How come you never run out? Give me some of that, will ya?" You joked, not knowing he burned himself out in class today with his Indiscriminate Discharge 1.3 million volts. He replied with a low laugh before sighing. He snaked an arm over your shoulders and began to walk.

"Yea, I don't think that's a good idea, (_y/n_)..." He mumbled, making you glance at him in concern. It wasn't rare for him to be tired, but you were surprised that he's letting something get him down.

"Denki? What's wrong..? Did something happen at school today?" You took a hand up to poke his cheek at which he responded with a brief snort. He looked at you and saw your concerned face, but also how close you two physically were. He didn't notice how close he leaned to you as he draped his arm over your shoulders. Despite the blush creeping up on his cheeks, he wasn't embarrassed.

"I was... Reckless again today..." He replied, sighing. You knew about his recklessness since you two grew up together and you also knew how he often resorted to his special move during those times. "I don't think I can become a great hero, (_y/n_). I'm not powerful enough to be one..." He continued.

"Denki, I think you're plently powerful." You insisted, furrowing your eyebrows at him as you pouted.

"But-! I can't even control my own-" He stopped himself at the point of saying quirk, thinking about you not having one at all.

"It's okay. I may be quirkless, but I believe I'm powerful without one!" You exclaimed, slowly moving away from him as you smiled confidently. In all honesty, you were never as poised as you were at that moment. It was only because of him.

Denki always carried himself with a sense of assurance. He was confident about himself and often bragged about small accomplishments that weren't of value. You usually just go along with him and praise him, but somewhere along the way, you learned to be proud of yourself as well.

"(_y/n_)..?" He looked at you wide-eyed since he's never seen you like this before. To him, you were shy and reserved. You only talk when spoken to, but that didn't mean you had nothing to say. He felt comfortable spending time with you, one of the many reasons why he fell in love with you. He never planned to tell you though, even though you obviously felt the same for him.

"I believe I can do things that not even you can do, Denki-! Like putting up with your goofiness and puns." You grinned, sticking your tongue out playfully. Still shocked, he managed to breathe out a chuckle. You continued, putting a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "I also believe that you can become a very powerful hero. The most powerful even-! Your volts are incredible, much more it will be once you control it!"

"You know..." He started, his voice quiet. You tried not to frown, thinking your encouragement didn't go through. "Villains should be thankful I don't know how to control my quirk yet, or else they'd be toast. You can say I'm just giving them a fighting chance~" He mused, finally giving you a big smile. Before you could laugh, Denki wrapped his arms around your waist and lifted you up. He spun you around, making you hug him around his neck.

"D- Denki...!" You whined, even though you enjoyed it. He laughed heartily before setting you back down on your feet. He didn't remove his arms around your waist though and you still had yours around his neck as well. You two shared a sincere silence before, as if by unspoken agreement, leaning towards each other and kissing.

His lips were as soft as you imagined them to be and he reveled at the sweetness of yours. It was already quiet around you two when you started talking, but at that moment, the whole world seemed to vanish and it was just you two. It would've lasted forever if Denki kept his electricity in check. You instinctively flinched away from each other as a zap was felt between your lips. You and Denki shared a surprised expression as you looked at each other. You weren't surprised about the kiss, more about the shock.

Suddenly, Denki began laughing.

"(_y/n_)... Y- Your hair..." He covered his mouth as he continued to laugh. You brought a hand up to pat your head, feeling most of your hair is standing up. Your breathe got caught in your throat as you felt embarrassed, surprised, and happy all at the same time. In the end, you began laughing with him as you patted your hair back down.

"Darn it, Denki-! I don't look as good as you when my hair is up!" You smiled widely, lightly punching his chest. He caught your hand and kissed it, sending another wave of electricity up your arm and making you shiver. A blush appeared on your cheeks as well.

"You look good to me, no matter what, (_y/n_). It doesn't matter to me anymore if I'm not powerful for everyone else, as long as I am for you." He smiled at you and you returned it.

Denki always loved seeing you happy. To him, he wasn't as bright as people perceive him to be. To him, your smile was the brightest of all, the stars only second.