Fem!Deku x Todoroki

Chapter 8

Hello! Iida! Luv u man!

I was finally about to finish the chapter! YAY! Hope you enjoy:

I stepped further into the forest. And further. And further. Where had she gone? Her messy footprints had disappeared thanks to the snow that was getting heavier by the second.  

I sighed and turned around. Following my own footprints, I watched them get lighter and lighter until they disappeared.

I continued on my path. Thinking about how the snow was almost blinding, and how everything was completely unrecognizable when covered by snow I started worrying. Worrying about Deku getting lost. Worrying about her freezing to death. Worrying about me getting lost. And I'm pretty sure that's what happened. After all it's common that I don't pay very much attention to my surroundings or where I'm headed when lost in thoughts.

I plant my feet into the snow. Then I proceed to turn around and check the area that resides around me. Where am I? I look around more. Well, it's not like I didn't consider the possibility. Turning around in a growing snow storm, and then proceeding to become lost in thought doesn't seem like the smartest decision.

"Well... shit." I mumbled out my frustration, not expecting it to be heard by anyone.

"Language." I hear a familiar voice say. The light cheerful tone fills my ears and I look up surprised to find Deku peaking out from inside of a tree house. How did I not notice a tree house?

"First things first; I found you. And what's this?" I ask her.

"Technically I found you," She teases before shrugging and saying, "and it's just a childhood tree house I like to visit from time to time."

"Okay." I say understandingly even thought I've never had something like this before. "Cool. Could I come inside?" I ask.

"Sure, let me just find the ladder."

"Mkay." I say patiently, rocking back and forth on my heels a few times.

She turns away and I can barely hear her moving around inside. Then she flings a ladder down, and I watch as it unfurls. She clips it into place on little metal hoops and gives me the okay. It's shaking and unsteady but doesn't break as I make my way up.

Once to the top I look round the singular room. Nothing much just a little bed, a chest, and there's a hole in the ruff-looking wood.

"Why do you have a bed in here?" I ask. "There's not really a need for one, right?"

"No, it's just always been there, and what's the point in taking it out? It's like a having an uncomfortable couch." She responds. Then she gets up, somehow standing all the way up without touching the ceiling, and walks over to the bed/couch, and takes a seat. "See?"

"Yeah." I breath out while still observing the small room. Nothing's special about it. It's boring, plain, and undecorated. It's also still pretty cold. I wish I could use my fire, but Deku doesn't know about it and I don't need her finding out. I also don't want to burn the house down. I sigh. So many problems, so many little things I wish I didn't have to deal with.

"I wonder when the snow will stop." Deku think's out loud, breaking the silence. I look over at her. She's leaning into her open hands, legs crossed. She's closed her eyes and looks peaceful as ever. Her eyes then open, revealing those beautiful vivid green orbs.

"Hopefully soon." I sigh. And then I watch as she nods in agreement. I look into my lap where I'm twirling my thumbs around each other. I hesitantly stand up, slightly bent though, and make my way over to Deku. She watches and moves to make way for me as I sit down next to her. I land hard on the mattress, immediately feeling rude. We then lapse into uncomfortable and awkward silence.

What do I say? What do I do? Should I leave? Should I not have sat here? Why does my face have to be heating up now? Why does it have to be snowing? Why? Why? Why?

I think of a million more questions until they all vanish when Deku rests her head on my shoulder. In that moment I'm pretty sure my face turned a brilliant red. I look down at Deku, still hesitate to show my burning face, but see her blushing as well. And that makes my stomach do a back flip. I look away quickly. This is so uncomfortable.

Then I decided to be brave and move my arm around her, pulling her a little closer. And I lean my head on hers. I feel so awkward. This feels so unnatural. I don't know how to do this! Oh god why did I do this? Ah! I start mentally freaking out. Then Deku snuggles up further against my side and I immediately feel a little bit relaxed.

I want to say it. I need to say it. She needs to know. But I can't bring myself to. I need to be brave! "Hey Deku?" I ask, hoping I don't wimp out.

"Yeah?" She says.

"I..." deep breath. "I..." another deep breath. "I Love you." I'm just happy I was able to say it, but then realizing I just actually said it makes me want to run away. I immediately feel her tense and move my arm back to my side. Please don't hate me, please Deku.

"Really?" She asks shock woven onto her face. Not exactly the reaction I was expecting but it's better then her yelling at me, or straight out rejecting me. I nod, suddenly losing my voice. Then she smiles brightly. "I love you, too."

I feel like I'm gonna die. That's the only way to explain it. My shock soon fades and is replaced by so much happiness and relief that I feel like I'm gonna explode. My face is burning, my palms are sweaty from being nervous, and I just got my feelings returned. Currently, I'm just trying to process the information. What do I say? What do I do?

Right now, I just want to hug her. And that's what I do. I lean in, resting my head on her shoulder and she does the same. "Do you know how happy that makes me?" I ask.

"About as happy as I'm feeling?" She says, making me chuckle lightly.

"Maybe, but I'm willing to bet that I'm so much happier than you right now." I tease.

"Oh really?" She questions.

"Really." I confirm.

"Well then that must be pretty darn happy." She says.

"Yep." I say pulling away from the hug and facing her. Seemingly reading my mind her smile drops, and the light hearted atmosphere thickens. And I do something that I've felt like doing for a while now. I lean and press my lips to hers, lightly. We're both tense at first, but after a few seconds we relax. Melting into the kiss as it gets more passionate.

Then we pull away. She smiles up at me, and I smile down at her. I hug her again. I still can't believe this is happening. And I don't know if we can keep this up. I don't know what's going to happen. But I do know that I love her. And I don't think I'll regret this.

Feeling content, I decided to stay with her through out the rest of the night. Screw my father. I want to spent more time with my new girlfriend.

(If anyone was wondering, it's not the last chapter but there's about to be some drama)

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