Smile {Shoto Todoroki x Reader }

Chapter Twenty-One

~ Y/N P.O.V ~

I woke up hearing a fair amount of arguing, it was my father and some woman. I sat up confused and peaked around the curtain to eavesdrop. The conversation was about how reckless he is with treating not only his students but his own daughter. She mentioned a wound in my side from a knife, that it had been approximately one or two days; and my father's face grew suspicious. He asked, "How come we're just noticing this now? She seemed alright all throughout the battles." I dropped my head, I've been lying to him. I can't watch him suffer because of me, he's hurting, everyone gets hurt because of my mistakes.

I cleared my throat drawing back the curtain to look at the two, my brain registered who he was talking to, Recovery Girl. I looked at my dad, my eyes full of shame and sadness, "I got into a little situation on the way home the other day; I got stabbed and Izuku and Uraraka came over to help me. I didn't tell you because I didn't want to worry you. I'm extremely sorry, I should've told you, dad." I was expecting to be scolded and told off about how to do certain things, but no, I got a big hug from father and he was saying sorry.

"What do you have to be sorry for? I was the one who did something wrong, not you." I explained trying to help him cheer up. He looked at me, "The only thing that matters right now is that you're alive." I smiled at him, I knew that I really could've gotten hurt and it would've killed his spirits if not killed him to see me get hurt or worse. Recovery Girl made some last check up procedures then said I was alright but suggested that I take a little nap before watching the final battle. That's right, I lost... I looked at my father who now was looking at me concerned yet again, "Y/N, what you did out on the arena was reckless. You know how I, and especially you, feel about your power and ability. He could've seen you since this is broadcasted, I don't know what I'd do if he were to ever get a hold of you again." I gave him a reassuring smile, "I know, I just it overcame me...I'm sorry..." I look don but then up at him again, "I think it's time that I start training this quirk along with my other one. If I want to become strong like you, I need to train right?" He gave me a smile and then nodded.

I decided to lay down and take up on that nap offer Recovery Girl gave me, I need to rest and regain my strength. With that, I closed my eyes and started to doze off not completely asleep yet. It was then that I heard the door to the infirmary open and close. I didn't feel like getting up to greet whoever it was, so I just stayed laying down pretending to sleep as I actually tried. I heard some exchanging of words from behind the curtain between the person and Recovery Girl. Then the curtain to the bed I was staying in was gently pulled open. I stayed as quiet as can be to try to guess who it was, by the way that the talked and boy, I was not expecting what came next.

"Y/N," A voice that was gentle and caring whispered, it was Todoroki, "I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have hurt you. I didn't mean to give you these injuries..." His voice trailed and I felt a hand on my forehead, "I'm sorry." I felt a shadow cast over me and warm breath graze my skin. Suddenly a pair of lips pressed against my forehead for a few moments. Then the warmth of his hand and cools lips left my body, then I heard the curtain close again and the door swing open then shut.

A blush swept across my face as I sat up. Did Todoroki just...just kiss me!? Did he initiate a kiss onto my forehead, without being forced? Oh no, something must be wrong; he would never do that would he?! My mind was racing with possibilities of what could've happened; why he came in and apologized, kissed my forehead then left. Screw it, I don't need rest. I need to watch his match with whoever won in Bakugou and Tokoyami's battle.

I swung my legs to the side of the bed and stood up, only to get a rush of blood straight to my head and I staggered back to the seated position. I tried once again and successfully managed to stand up without feeling dizzy. I made my way to the hall and went on my way to find where the class was seated. I walked into the entryway and looked at the students who were watching the attendants get to prepare for the final battle. "Hi guys, miss me?" I asked as I put on a smile waving to my classmates. 

Deku, Ochako, and a bunch of others turned around facing me. "Y/N! Shouldn't you be resting? You got injured pretty bad. I can't believe you're up and about right now!" Ochako said going over to me worried. I looked at her and gave her a smile, "I swear I'm fine. It wasn't much, just overusing my powers..." I guess this must've been the wrong thing to say since almost everyone started questioning me about my quirk that I revealed during my match with Todoroki. I smiled and explained to them that I don't use much of that quirk because of the rep I got when I was small.

My classmates were understanding and gave me space. I totally forgot to ask who Todoroki was up against. My eyes scanned the area to find out who was missing. My gaze stopped at Tokoyami standing at the rail watching as the match began. My eyes widened as I realized that the asshole had won his way to the finals. The final battle was Todoroki Shoto versus Bakugou Katsuki.