One Life (BakuDeku)

The Last One Weeping

Deku's POV

I didn't know what to expect when I woke up, but the sight I seen left me in awe, They were sleeping with each other... That's cute, I didn't think Kacchan would lighten up to anyone else. Much less a kid! This is really new, and it's good.. That helps me for future reference.

Considering I'm allowed to get up and leave the hospital, they're both probably hungry. Kacchan has been complaining about the hospital food. Not sure why though, it isn't that bad in all honesty. I cautiously get up making sure not to wake either of them, and make my way out of the room, only to be stopped with a small grunt of wonder. I freeze and slowly look over my shoulder to see a pair of crimson eyes looking at me. I can tell he's still tired. I sigh and walk over to him, his gaze follows me as I step quietly to him. I press my palm to his cheek and give him a small and gentle peck on the lips. Telling him softly that I'll be out for a little while. His gaze stiffens for a moment, it didn't seem like he liked the idea, but he eventually nodded, and kissed my cheek. I sigh with a sense of calmness and make my way back to the door, exiting through it and closing it with a small click.

As I make my way through the hallways, I take in the fact that it's a lot more quiet and vacant looking than usual. Well, then again it is pretty early in the morning. Perhaps everyone is still sleeping, but I thought doctors and nurses are always supposed to be here, or is that just in some cases. What if someone had an emergency to tend to, who will care for them? No one is in this hallway. Someone could be in trouble right now... 

I didn't notice I had stopped and started mumbling right then and there until someone elbowed me, snapping me out of my trance. I shake my head and look over at who it was. Tilting my head to the side I realize who it was.

"Oh. Uh. Hey, Todoroki. What are you doing here. I thought you went back to your house." I muttered a reply. Our last encounter was pretty awkward, and to top that off Kacchan really dislikes him. He looks at me, his face showing rather no emotion like usual. He responds after a moment of silence.

"I was going to go see my mother, but I also wanted to make sure you were okay once more." He says in one single tone, his gaze never leaving mine.

I search his features for any other sense of emotion, but it's hard to read him. He's like a book without a cover. Mysterious on the outside, but full of emotion and stories on the inside. 

"Oh. I see. Well, I'm perfectly fine as you can tell so.. why not go see your mother now." I reply with a small smile for reassurance, but I don't think he believes me.

"Midoriya, you seem a bit off. Are you certain you are alright?" He suddenly asks.

I knit my brows together in a bit of confusion. Is it something about my posture or my attitude that's making him think this? Obviously it's something because he had the need to ask. I took an inhale before answering him, my green eyes still searching his face.

"Yes, I'm okay. What makes you think I'm not?" I ask full of curiosity.

When the words left my mouth, he averts his gaze to the ground for a moment before returning it to mine. His eyes still calm and showing no other sign of emotion.

"The way you're acting. it's off. What is it? Is it because of everything that has happened since now that you're with Katsuki, and the fact that I basically kidnapped you, you aren't comfortable around me anymore?" 

My pupils slightly dilated at that. He's right. That makes total sense. Perhaps I am a tad bit more awkward around him than I used to be. Not because I like him like that or anything, I only like him as a friend and nothing more, but everything that has occurred between the two of us has pushed it to the point where we cannot communicate without having some type of anxious feeling around each other. It's not a healthy relationship. I want to be able to fix it, but how? I've already forgiven him for what he's done. I am a very forgiving person, but it seems like he hasn't forgiven himself. That needs work. 

"Todoroki. You haven't forgiven yourself for what has happened, am I correct? I have already forgiven you. I can't tell by your facial features, but I can tell by your gestures and what you have said ." I said with a somewhat stern voice, but I couldn't maintain it for long because of the figure approaching from behind. I assumed it was a doctor or nurse based on the outfit they were wearing. I turned my focus back to Todoroki when he started speaking once more.

"That's true. I don't know what got into me when I made that decision, or what gave me the idea to do that in the first place. I've tried to forget, but it seems like it's harder for me to forgive myself rather than you forgiving me." 

I exhaled when he finished, still looking up at him. I search his features once more to see his gaze softening in a sense of pity and sorrow. I took a deep inhale before speaking once more.

"Listen, people forgive and forget all the time. Take your time, and approach me when you think you're ready, okay? I need to go get food for Kacchan and Totsu, so I'll see you soon Todoroki." I said as calmly as I could and started off in the direction I was heading, and the voice of Todoroki rang in my ear once more.

"Midoriya.. I'm sorry. It may take me some time so.. Until then, yes? Looks like I'll be the last one weeping in the end, yes?" He said with a small and barely noticeable hitch to his voice. I stopped for a moment and peered over my shoulder.

"Very well. I'll be waiting. Until then.. Todoroki." I gave him a smile and continued on. I noticed a small smile form on his face before I started off again. He needs time to forgive himself. I'll give him all the time he needs. Bye. For now.