The spectacular Deku

Chapter 7

At Izukus school 1 week after the death of Hisashi

Izuku walks the halls of his school. Kids would bump into him by accident and they would apologize. However Izuku wouldn't even give a response. Keeping his eyes focused on the ground. Heading to his locker. In his head. He repeated that night. Over and over. Every time he did. He would remember the villian he let go. And even the villain thanking him. To hear those words over and over. "Thanks kid". It made him boil up in rage. As Izuku was messing with his locker. Flash Thompson had walked by. He saw Izuku and instead of his usual insults to the boy or daily beating. He had a look of empathy. Everyone had heard what happend to Izukus father. Flash then walked over to Izuku behind him. From a distance Bakugo had just turned a corner in a hall to watch. Hoping to find Izuku.

Flash: Hey...uh Midoryia.

Izuku just frowned hearing his bullies voice. Not in the mood to deal with another on slot of insults and beatings...not that he could anymore.

Izuku: Not today Flash.

Flash: I know but listen I-

Flash then grabbed Izukus shoulder. He didnt mean to come off threatening. However Izuku took it as such due to a pattern of behavior with Flash. He quickly grabbed his hand turning him around. He grabbed Flash by the collar of his uniform curling the clothes in his hand. Slamming him against the lockers. Surprising Flash and everyone. It was certainly a sight to see the local meek quirk less nerd stand up for himself in such an aggressive way.

Izuku: I SAID! ...not today!

Flash never fought back though. He didn't even get mad or try to create more conflict. Instead he showed empathy. In all the years he knew and bullied Izuku. This was the very first time he was ever trying to be kind.

Flash: I get it. Im a jerk. And I deserve that... I do.... I dont wanna mess with you. I just want to say....I'm sorry.

Everyone was so surprised. Not just the students but Bakugo watching as well. Even a teacher who watched to make sure nothing got out of hand.

Flash: I'm sorry I bullied you. I'm....I'm sorry about what happend to your dad.

Izuku...almost felt dissatisfied. He was so angry. His blood was boiling. His eyes with tears barely leaking out. The one time he finally has power, the one time he can let his anger out. He cant do it. Because the truth is. It did mean a lot to Izuku. To finally hear Flash apologize. He slowly let go of Flash. Letting his shirt go.

Flash: ....I'm sorry.

He grabbed his bag from his locker. And without saying a word left.

Bakugo: Deku wait up.

Bakugo who watched the whole ordeal stopped Izuku in his path. Bakugo had a look of hesitation for a second and Izuku before he could say anything. Was hugged by Bakugo. Making his eyes go wide a little. Bakugo is not a guy who likes to hug or talk about his feelings. The only emotions he usually shows are anger, pride and laughter. It's not to say he doesn't have other emotions. He just doesn't like to show them. He then lets go of Izuku awkwardly stepping back. Still obviously getting used to showing empathy. He then speaks again. With the most empathy and kindness Izuku has heard from Bakugo in awhile. Even calling him by his name instead of his nick name.

Bakugo: Dek-...Izuku.....I'm sorry about your dad. I'm sorry about Hisashi. He was....a really good man. I....I should have never brought us to that wrestling place.

Izuku then though. With a depressed look. Instead corrected him.

Izuku: Yeah... he was. It wasn't your fault though Kacchan....it was mine.