Cruel Intentions (Todoroki x Reader)

Chapter 16 - Delicate

    With jump scares here and there and blood being splattered across the screen, everyone managed to finish the movie without any problems. Even though holding Todoroki's hand distracted you a little bit, you were able to pay attention to the film after all. Jiro and Denki had left after the movie had finished and were well on their way back home. Now it was closer to midnight and everyone decided to watch one last movie before bed. The boys had already put their things away in their respective rooms for the night.

The night was almost over but for your first sleep over, it proved to be a good one. 

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    You lied in your bed eyes wide open. For whatever reason, you just couldn't sleep. You didn't feel even slightly sleepy. With a sigh, you carefully removed your covers and tip toed around Tsu and Ochaco who were sleeping near your bed on mats. Usually, when you couldn't sleep you would just take a small walk around the facility. You stepped out of your room and into the living room where the lights were dimmed down low. There were multiple floors in the living quarters section, with your floor being the only one that had attached guest bedrooms. 

You saw the shadow of someone approaching the corner. You almost ran back to your room to hide until you saw that it was Todoroki. 

"Todoroki?" you whispered befuddled. "What are you doing awake?"

"I was just about to ask you that," he said with a small smile. "I was coming back from the bathroom. Are you okay? Did the movie really scare you?"

"N-No, it's not that. I just couldn't sleep," you admitted. "So when I can't sleep I like to just walk around." 

"Oh I see," he nodded. "Mind if join you? I don't think I'll be able to fall back asleep so soon."

"Sure," you smiled. 

     The two of you began to walk down the hall quietly to avoid disturbing the others. Your makeshift apartment, also came equipped with a balcony. You guided Todoroki towards the lounge area that was by the balcony. You walked past the lounge chairs and the coffee table. At night, the doors to the balcony locked on their own but you knew there was proper way to jiggle the handle to make it unlock. So you did just that and let in the chilly night air. 

     You both stepped outside to the balcony where up above, the crescent moon was peaking out behind the clouds. The moons gentle light illuminated both of your faces. You leaned against the iron black fence, a hand to your chin. Todoroki leaned next to you; he looked over curiously at a potted plant that hung from the balcony. 

"I like to come here sometimes when I need some air," you said. "It's nice. What do you think?"

Todoroki looked over the balcony and saw the empty streets down below. There was also a park that you could both see.

"I can see why you like it. It's quite peaceful here," he observed. 

"Oh and just so you know, I wasn't that scared during the movie," you scoffed.

"You looked a little scared to me," he teased with a grin. "But you also looked a little distracted too. Why was that?"

"Well yeah, I was," you blushed. You started playing with the loose strings of your pajama top. "I was distracted because of you..."

Todoroki cocked his head to the side, smirk on his lips. "Because of me? Now why's that?" He scooted closer towards you.

You began to feel your heart race. "Well you were holding my hand-"

"Oh did you not want me to? I'm sorry, (Name)." 

He looked at you with a playful look in his eyes. Todoroki knew what effect he had on you. If you could just phase through the floor just then and there you would but unfortunately that wasn't your quirk.