Ghostly Flames [Todoroki x Reader]

Hardcore

And again, everything faded away.

Somehow, I made it pass the second round? On a team with Aoyama, Shinsou, and some general studies kid.

I don't remember any of it. That was the most frustrating part.

Immediately after I came to, they were announcing the winners of the Cavalry Battle. Blood rushed into my head as I stormed off, wiping angry tears from my face. Frustration blinded me as I tried to get as far away from everything as possible.

Once inside one of the main buildings, I bumped into someone, stumbling back a few steps. I mumbled an apology and tried to squeeze by, but this person grabbed my arm, crushing me.

"What do you say, Young Lady?" A deep voice grumbled. I slowly looked up and laid my eyes on the number two hero, Endeavor.

Todoroki's father.

I steadied my voice. "Please let go of me."

Endeavor glared at me for a moment, before slightly shoving me away. "You should know your place, ma'am." He warned.

Eyes squinting and fists tight, I break eye contact and storm off again. He might have called out to me, but I don't remember. It didn't concern me at the time.

I turned down a few more hallways, before leaning against a wall and sinking to the floor. I pressed the heels of my hands into my eyes, trying to calm down.

Even if I don't remember it, I'm now in the third and final round. I have to stand out. My quirk already puts me at a disadvantage, and I haven't even used it yet. I can't afford to lose.

Focus.

Would my mom get this distraught over something like this?

I took three deep breaths, wiped my tears away, and stood up. Composing myself, I went to go have some lunch with people that make me happy.
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Midnight announced the bracket for the final round.

I skimmed the chart, searching for my name. I noticed Midoriya was up against Shinsou first. Todoroki would be next.

My jaw dropped as I saw the name of my opponent.
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"Midoriya, can I talk to you for a moment?"

I stood in the doorway of the waiting room. The first fight was supposed to happen in a few minutes. "It's really important."

"Sure, (L/N). Have a seat." He motioned to the seat next to him.

"So, um, you're going against Shinsou. Do you know what his quirk is?" He shook his head. I gulped, swallowing my nerves.

"I was on his team in the Cavalry Battle, and . . . Well, I don't remember any of it. I don't remember agreeing to be on his team. I actually wanted to join your team." I gave a nervous smile.

His cheeks became pink. "Oh, thanks (L/N)." He continued. "Do you not remember because of his quirk?"

I nodded. "I think so. Everything was hazy and fuzzy whenever I replied to him. Maybe if you don't say anything, his quirk won't get you."