that's just how it works [REWRITING]

Omake - The Villager and Sorceress (Part Two)

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"Let's go then."

Those words spoken by the prince standing in front of you sparked a new interest deep inside. An adventure! You longed for one, and here's your chance! Like hell you're giving this up.

"Lead the way, then."

He smiles, turning and letting you follow him as he moves through the twists of the castle halls. At the front doors, he manages to get you and him out, through the doors, and gates. You breath in the fresh outside air, smiling brightly. He watches you with a placid expression, humor playing in his eyes. You blush softly, rubbing the back of your neck in embarrassment. "Er- Continue..?"

Todoroki nods, continuing to walk towards the village. You follow behind him earnestly, a bounce in your step.

You two were talking and walking through the town. It was busy, with people packed closely together heading to their destinations. You peered at them all, studying their clothes, hair, looks, behaviors, it all intrigued you deeply. You almost never ventured from your castle back home, so it made you excited to be out, even if the village was small.

Every once in a while, a man would come up and ask you to join him for a stroll, but you would politely decline, oblivious to Todoroki's glares at the men. Or maybe you just didn't care.

"Hello, ma'am, might I ask, what a pretty thing like you is doing in a town like this one? You should join me instead." Oh, here's the tenth one. He peers at Todoroki, apparently not connecting the fact that it's Prince Shouto Todoroki. You smile, shaking your head. "I'm sorry, I must decline. I'm out with my friend today, but we must be on our way." You take Todoroki's arm, hurrying past the well dressed man. You let out a sigh, frowning. "Just my luck, to get stuck with an assortment of men interested in me in a foreign kingdom."

Todoroki snorts, rolling his eyes. "Oh, quit whining. It's not like you're seeing anyone."

You laugh, covering your mouth. You look around, glad that everyone is dense enough to not recognize you and Todoroki. Just as you had this thought, your eyes land on a boy a few feet away. He was staring at you two with wide green eyes. His green hair was tousled and looked fluffy. Freckles dotted his flushed cheeks, and his hands were on his knees. You blink.

"Oi, Shouto, someone found us." Todoroki looks over at you with a questioning look, and follows your eyes to look at the boy.

'What is Prince Shouto doing out of his castle?!'

Midoriya was baffled, shocked at the very sight of the prince of the kingdom. He inhaled sharply when the prince looked straight at him. 'Crap!' The green haired boy looked down quickly, missing when the girl walked towards him.

He flinched when he felt a hand on his shoulder. 'Surely they're going to yell at me for staring...'

The boy looked down, and you noticed his trembling limbs. You smile slightly, letting go of Todoroki's arm to walk towards the sweet looking boy. "What are you doing?" Todoroki asked you quietly, raising a brow. You wave your hand at him, not looking back. Once you were a foot away from the boy, you put a hand on his shoulder. He flinches when you do, tensing up.

You frown slightly. 'Does he think I'll yell...?' You clear your throat, speaking gently. "Don't fear, hun."

The boy slowly looks up to meet your eyes, and he flushes to the roots of his tangled hair.