Tender

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A/N: This is picking up exactly from where we left off.

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"O-of c-course we are!" You say a little too enthusiastically. Todoroki looks at you for a second then starts eating. You reach forward and pinch a little bit of rice and chicken from the lunch box. You two eat in silence not sure what to talk about. Todoroki starts shifting a little bit, glances at his watch, then starts fidgeting. He wants to say something, you can tell, he opens then closes his mouth a couple times.

"Whatreallyhappenedtoyou?" He rushes out. You look at him a little confused.

"I-I'm sorry?" You stammer.

"What really happened to you?" He asks a little slower. "No offence (y/n), but you aren't fooling anyone." He says gently, really trying not to offend you.

You tense. "I-I can't tell you. If I tell you bad things will happen to my mom . . . " You say quietly. You move so your (h/c) hair is blocking your face (if no bangs or long hair you turn your head). You feel his hand on your chin and lift your face so he can see you. You feel your face heat up and you can see his cheeks are dusted pink as well.

"(Y/n), you can tell me anything. I promise, I can help you out of it." He says, his voice soothing and your body relaxes.

Warning: Potential Trigger for Abuse

" . . . " You hesitate. "My dad . . ." You can't finish your sentence. Afraid what will happen if you tell him.

"Your dad . . . what?" He asked prompting you to continue. You gulp. You slowly remove you jacket. "What are you doing?" He asked. Becoming a little flustered, you slowly roll up your blouse. You feel your face getting warmer, but you can't tell him. He needs to see for himself. He lets go of your chin in shock. You roll it up until your stomach is completely exposed. His eyes widen in horror, his mouth makes an 'O', then he leans down. Since you didn't ice the bruises on your stomach, they were more sensitive than then ones on the rest of your body. He caressed one and you winced. He gave you an apologetic look. Then he examined your stomach. He leaned forward and placed a kiss on each one of the bruises on your stomach. Now it was your turn to be surprised. You were speechless. But you still sigh with contentedness. "Did your dad do this to you?" He asked. You could see anger boiling in his eyes.

"Y-y-yes." You falter. "He did." He looked at you anger was turning into rage in his eyes.

Todoroki's POV

She was so shy is was adorable. But all that was on my mind was how she got those nasty bruises. I wanted to ask her what really happened. I glanced at my watch, 15 minutes until lunch was over. I open my mouth, but then close it a couple of times.

"Whatreallyhappenedtoyou?" I may have rushed the question a little to fast. Because she looked confused and apologized for not understanding. "What really happened to you?" I repeat myself. "No offense (y/n), but your not fooling anyone." She tenses up and looks away from me mumbling something about there being consequences if she says anything. I can't see her reaction because I can't see her face so I lift her chin to see. She is as red as a tomato. My face starts to heat up a little too. "(Y/n), you can tell me anything. I promise, I can help you out of it." I tell her, not knowing what I am getting myself into. I say this as soothingly as possible. Afraid if talk too loud or too harshly she would break. But I see her visibly relax.

She hesitates before saying, "My dad . . . " But then she stops I can tell she can't say anymore. But still I prod her.

"Your dad . . . what?" I ask trying to get her to tell me. But she starts to take off her jacket. "What are you doing?" She gets a little flustered, but she proceeds to roll up her blouse until her stomach is completely exposed. My mouth makes an 'O' and I drop my hand into my lap. He did this to her!?!? I lean down to get a closer look. I gently caress one of the black and blue spots against her (s/c). She winces. I look up and give her an apologetic look. I gaze back down at her stomach. She is about to break I need to do something to help. But how do I do that? Can I become something more to her and be closer? I need to let her know she can lean on my shoulder. But how? An idea pops into my head. I need to show her that I love her. I can do this. I mentally prepare myself. I lean forward and my lips graze each one of her bruises. I hear her sigh and look up to see her relaxed and contented face. "Did your dad do this to you?" I start to feel an anger that I had only felt for my dad.

"Y-y-yes." She stuttered. "He did." My anger instantly flared up into something exactly like the rage for my own father. I suddenly want to murder the man. But one look into her eyes and I could see that, one more thing would break her. She was in pain. I needed to help her heal. I glance at the time We have 10 minutes left. I pull her towards me by her legs into my lap. I crane my neck and start to kiss her stomach again. I feel her hands wrap around my head. I look up to her and see her smile, her blush dulled.

"I will always be here for you, princess." I tell her and her face heated up again at the sound of a pet name. "You will forever be important to me. No matter what, I will do whatever it takes to save you."

(Y/n) POV

You have your night and shining amour right in front of you. Wrapping you in an embrace you could only dream of right now. He was extremely cautious of your bruises, especially not knowing where they were. He slowly rolls your blouse back down and asks you. "May come over to study at your place tonight?" You nod your head. He hesitates and asks. "(Y/n), do you like me?" You nod your head. "Like, love me like me? Like more than a friend?" Your face gets hotter hotter and hotter. And you nod your head.

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Word Count: 1126

A/n: I'm a little on the innocent side but I will get there eventually. I might escalate it later. . . . Anyways, I am actually very proud of this chapter. That was probably one of the most well written chapter I've written. Sorry I haven't updated in almost a week. School stuff, ya know. But summer is coming soon. And I will probably be able to update daily. Constructive criticism is welcome. And maybe alternate path suggestions (b/c honestly I'm a little stuck). I am also starting a new book called "Thunderstorms". Please go check that out! Till next time!

Toodles! : )

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