Smile {Shoto Todoroki x Reader }

Chapter Twenty-Two

~ Y/N P.O.V ~

The battle went on for a while and it seemed as if Todoroki was slacking a bit. As a paranoid and supportive friend, I felt as if it were my duty to cheer him on. I went up to the railing as their battle continued on. I cupped my hands around my mouth and started to shout, "YOU GOT THIS TODOROKI! I BELIEVE IN YOU!" As I said this Mina and a few of the other girls started to chuckle. I turned to them confused and asked, "W..what?"

Mina put her arm around my shoulder and pointed to me, "It looks like someone still has feelings for icyhot! How cute~" My eyes widened, I said that in front of all my classmates! My face heated to a slight red blush and my voice got a tad bit higher, "N..no! I was merely cheering on a friend and classmate!" This was obviously unconvincing, and the girls laughed again. Mina patted my back with a soft giggle. Momo spoke up saying, "It's alright to have a crush, Y/N, especially on a classmate. Oh, I have an idea! Why don't we all come over to my place tonight after the festival and have a class party!" Then girls all agreed and started to tell the boys and they were happy, a little too happy.

I broke away from the group and wet to watch the match again, this time Todoroki gained a bit of strength but eventually he was defeated. Fuck, come on Todoroki. Please get up for me. I was genuinely worried for him as Bakugou was advancing and kept his attitude up and eventually, Miss Midnight had knocked out. Goddamnit, I should go check on him. He came to me after all... I went to the infirmary a little while after they cleared the arena to declare a short break.

I stood outside for a long time debating with myself if I should actually go through it and talk to him. Just do it Y/N, worst comes to worst he just denies it and you move on. I sigh as I thought of this and put my hand on the door plate to push it open. As I put weight on the door to crack it open, it swung open fully, making me fall forward. Shit, I thought as I began to fall forward but bumped into someone's chest. Of course, this someone turned out to be Todoroki. I looked up at him and apologized several times, "I'm so sorry. I didn't know someone was trying to exit. I'm sorry Todoroki." He smiled at me and took my hand leading me into the hallway.

I looked at him pulling a bit away, "Todoroki...I need to talk to you about something." He looked at me and nodded telling me to speak. Deep breaths Y/N, you can tell him. I look down at my hands which I am fidgeting, "I heard you come into the infirmary before your final match. You apologized for hurting me, to which I can't understand why. I was the one who was out of control and couldn't use my quirk properly, I could've hurt you badly." He stopped me mid-sentence to tell me that it was alright, "Y/N, I said I was sorry because I am there's no need to be so formal about-" I put my hand up stopping him and continuing, "I also felt you put your hand on my head and then proceed to kiss my forehead. I wanted to ask you why?"

There was some time for a long dramatic pause right from a movie. I look down, "Todoroki, I need to confess to you; I have a crush on you and I honestly believe it's getting quite hard for me to keep it a secret. I like you, as more than just a friend..." I confessed, I told him how I felt, and he just stood there. My heart was breaking, does he really not like me back? How long is he just going to stare, I can't take this. I look to my side, "I should get going then, they're announcing the winners; you should probably get going as well then."  With a little sarcastic and forced laugh, I took a step away. Without a second glance back I hurried away from where we were standing. I felt so embarrassed and humiliated, hopefully, Momo doesn't invite him the after party at her place. I can't face him after that...even if he doesn't accept my feelings. I'm just not ready yet; I'm not ready for him to deny me and for us to lose our friendship and I can't imagine how his dumbass father would react. I sighed as I hurried my way towards the arena for awards, "You really did it this time, Y/N."