Diamonds in the Rough *INDEFINITE HIATUS*

Decisions

Seeing as how the two boys were tired, and Bakugo's house was closer, Izuku decided to spend the night there. After placing a call to his frantic, sobbing mother, reassuring her he was fine and taking a well needed shower, the freckled boy began regaling his story to his best friend.

"Hold up hold up" Katsuki interrupted, towel drying his own hair, having recently bathed as well "He said what to you??!"

"Yup." He sighed, fiddling with the old shirt he was in "I can't be a hero without a quirk"

"Well that's bullshit" Bakugo muttered angrily "I told you we were gonna be heroes and I fully intend on keeping that promise"

"It's fine" he leaned back on the bed Katsuki was sitting on to look at him better "He offered me a quirk after seeing me run in to save your sorry ass" there was a beat of silence as Bakugo registered what he said and debated on whether or not to smack his friend for the insult.

"I'm sorry what??" he asked and Midoriya had a few seconds of pure panic as he shot up and turned around

"I-I can't really explain it!! It was a secret!!" Izuku frantically backtracked

"Well remind me never to tell you anything ever again" Bakugo scoffed

"I mean, that's a given." Midoriya mumbled "5th grade?"

"Oh god don't remind me. Now what's this about getting a quirk?"

"I can't ex-"

"Yeah yeah I heard." He snapped "Well? Are you gonna take it or not?"

"Well that's the thing..." Izuku trailed off "I'm not really sure if I should"

"And let me guess" Katsuki sighed "You want me to make the fucking decision for you you indecisive bitch?"

"No, I just need a second opinion"

"Alright fine." Bakugo slid down to sit next to the freckled boy " Listen up you fucking moron because I'm only gonna tell you all of this once"

"Okay."

"With or without a quirk, I know you can make it as a hero. But at the same time, getting a quirk will definitely make that path a fuck ton of a lot easier. Hell, it'll probably open up whole new opportunities and this sounds like a one in a lifetime chance. Any person with some common fucking sense would leap at this opening " Ah. So he does think I should take it. "And yet-" he grinned viciously, flicking his friend's forehead " You don't exactly have much sense. And what better way to tell everyone who ever doubted you, All Might included, a big ol' 'Fuck you' than by becoming a hero without a quirk?"

"So.... No?"

"It's up to you Deku" Katsuki shrugged, getting up "Whatever you pick, I'll be there to beat your ass into the ground should you get too cocky" he snickered

~~~

All Might stood there, glancing around for the small boy he had met the day before. This beach is a mess. Well, at least I know what to do if he does decide to take it. He thought back on the stubborn glare and angry scowl the boy had given him before leaping off the roof. I don't even know if he will take it. I was pretty harsh to him yester- is that a phone? He looked over to the direction of the noise and walked over. There. On a bench sat an unmanned cellphone ringing. He glanced all around, looking for its owner before answering it.

"Hello?" he asked. There was a startled yelp and a familiar freckled face came into view onto the screen.

"H-Hi!!" Midoriya squeaked out, screen shaking "Um, can you hear me?"

"Yes." He responded, quite confused and sat down on the bench "Is this what you meant by meeting up?"

"A-Ah! Sorry!! I chickened out and this was the next best thing I could think of..." he stammered out sheepishly

"It's okay" All Might reassured, still a bit confused "So... have you made your decision my boy?" The boy took a shaky breath before a resolve filled him. He stared at the hero through the screen, jade eyes piercing.

"I realize what a huge opportunity this is, a once in a lifetime chance really, and I'm honored you would even consider me as your successor" he paused "But I'm afraid I have to respectfully decline the offer." All Might was honestly taken aback. "I know how much of a big deal this is and that my path to become a hero would be much easier if I took your power, however-hey! What are you- stop it! Give it back!" the screen was filled with blurry footage and sounds of a scuffle could be heard through the speaker. When the video stabilized, the meek, green haired boy was replaced with a crimson eyed, blonde demon.

"Wow. Are you sure this is the same guy?" The blonde laughed, holding the phone far away from him and holding back a frantic Midoriya with a leg from tackling him.

"Give it back!" Izuku shrieked, arms flailing.

"No. Fuck you" he snickered, flipping off his friend before turning back to the screen "And you!" he grinned at the now very nervous All Might "Relax. I won't tell anyone about... this." He gestured to the skeleton on the other side of the phone. "Anyway. I want you to take a good look at this fucking nerd All Might." He put Izuku in a headlock and moved the phone closer so that their faces filled the screen. "Because we're the ones who are gonna surpass you. Wait and see. We're gonna be the best goddamn heroes this world has ever fucking seen! And he's gonna do it without a quirk! Just watch!"

"Not the way I would have phrased it" Midoriya mumbled angrily, before giving a soft smile at All Might "But he's right. I'll become a hero with my own power. As generous as this offer is, you'd be better off finding a better successor." The smile turned into a cheeky grin "I'll be a hero no one can doubt. One that'll make you proud. Thank you for everything All Might."

"FUCK YEAH!"

"NOW GIVE ME BACK MY PHONE YOU SON OF A-" the call ended. All Might couldn't help but smile at his fan's determination. I see. He fully intends on being a hero even without a quirk. How admirable. He got up. I'll be waiting eagerly for that day young man.

"Guess it's back to plan A" All Might sighed. Wait. WHO'S PHONE IS THIS??

~~~

"I JUST YELLED AT ALL MIGHT!!" Katsuki screeched into his pillow "WHAT HAVE I DONE?!!" he whipped the pillow back out and hurled it at Midoriya, nailing him in the head. "THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!!"

"How is this my fault??" Izuku yelped, trying to block the angry barrage of hits from his own pillow.

"BECAUSE YOU WERE TOO MUCH OF A FUCKING COWARD TO MAKE THE CALL YOURSELF THAT'S WHY!!" he buried his face into Midoriya's covers "I FUCKING HATE YOU SO MUCH RIGHT NOW" came the muffled shriek. Izuku laughed as he swatted him back.

"Thanks for being here Kacchan." he chuckled "I probably would've completely bailed if you didn't pin me down and held me hostage when you dialed"

"Damn right you better be fucking grateful!" he yelled, still slightly muted. Midoriya plopped down on the bed next to him.

"So... how long is it again 'til the entrance exam?"

A.N~ The phone was a burner so it didn't belong to anyone in case you're wondering. Izuku got it for like, 15 bucks for the sole purpose of being a dramatic and cowardly bitch. 

Also, Bakugo does NOT know about All Might's wound. He just thinks that All Might's true form is sort of like a civilian mode so he doesn't attract attention to himself.