All or Nothing

5

I halted as I went blank. My mind was screaming at me to respond, but my body just wouldn't listen. I stared at him for what felt like hours, but was actually a minute.

"Hotaru?" He whispered, voice cracking a little. It knocked me out of my shock because he was being completely transparent with me; he wasn't hiding his emotions.

"I love you too," I croaked in embarrassment, anxiety boiling in my blood.

But what if it's temporary?

I squeezed my eyes shut and shook my head, pressing the palm of my free hand to my forehead.

"Are you ok?" He asked, concern thick in his voice.

"Yea I just,"

You don't deserve him.

I whimpered, pressing harder as I tried to make her stop.

"Hana," he squeezed the hand he was holding and lifted it, pressing our hands under my chin to make me look at him, "is it her again?"

I felt my lip quiver as I let my hand drop and I nodded, "Y-Yea." My voice was weak and I silently cursed myself; I closed my eyes with a sigh.

"Whatever she's saying is wrong," he leaned his head to the side a little, "After what happened today I realized I can't keep these feelings to myself anymore. I used to think my existence wasn't important, and that if I died protecting people it wouldn't make a difference," he let go of my hand and pressed his to my cheek, causing my eyes to flutter open, "but after seeing how my pain effected you today, I made a decision."

I processed his words and felt my face heat up immensely, 'He's confessing and I'm saying nothing. I'm a fucking idiot.'

"Ah," I reached up and put a hand over his, my heart racing as I swallowed the ball of air in my throat, "Shota, I'd be a damn liar if I said I didn't feel the same. Mic even said it himself years ago; I love you, so much. It's been killing me because of school," I sighed and leaned my head into his hand more, "I've had these feelings for a long, long time." I wasn't going to tell him 'since the day we met' because that was embarrassing.

"I was too doubtful back when we first met because you were young," he sighed, "I was too logical to let feelings get in the way. So I pushed them back, but over the years I've just grown more and more attached to you. I love you, and your family." I started tearing up as his thumb stroked my cheek, "You're beautiful."

"Sho," I turned my head and hid my face in his hand, "you're gonna make me cry." I laughed a little.

He smiled, "Also, what do you mean 'Mic even said it himself'?" he raised an eyebrow at me.

"W-well, remember the time I left the lunch room and Mic found me with my head bleeding?" I asked and he nodded, "Well I wasn't passed out when you came in to check on me, and I heard your entire conversation."

He stared at me blankly for a moment, "You're so nosey," he laughed, forcing me to turn my head to look at him, "you know that right?"

I puffed up my cheeks and gave him a very weak glare before huffing, "Am not, I just didn't feel like talking is all."

"Uhuh," he agreed doubtfully, grinning.

"Is he awake?" I heard Mic's voice from outside the curtain.

"Yes," Recovery Girl replied, "Ms. Akahana is checking up on him; he should be ok for visitors."

I smiled at Aizawa as Mic peeked around the edge of the curtain, "Yo, you look like a mummy."

I giggled and motioned for him to come in and close the curtain as Aizawa gave him his signature 'shut the fuck up' look, "He's steadily healing right now, but he's going to have to stay at the hospital tonight for extra healing. I heard mentions of stitches, but I think Recovery Girl already did them."

Aizawa sighed and frowned at the idea of going to the hospital and I gave him a look, "You're going to the hospital whether it be just for tonight or not."

His eyes shot over to look at me and he frowned more, "But I have to teach class."

"They could always get you a substitute, Shota." Mic stated with concern, "Don't push yourself."

I nodded, "Don't worry about your students having a teacher; the school will provide help."

"Aizawa," There was shuffling and the curtain pulled back to reveal the tall and lanky All Might, a small smile on his face, "I would take their advice and rest up. You went through a lot today."

Aizawa grumbled, "Why is everyone ganging up on me?"

"Because you're stubborn and we know you won't listen to us otherwise; if you even listen to us at all." I huffed, messing with some of his bandages.

He stared at me for a moment as I did, looking over my face. I blushed a little as I tried to keep from smiling out of nervousness, "I must say I've never seen you show so much emotion, Aizawa." All Might commented and Aizawa's soft eyes shot over to him and narrowed.

"Don't get used to it," he mumbled before looking back at me.

I raised an eyebrow at him, "Hey, don't be so harsh to All Might. He did just save everyone's asses yet again," I focused on All Might, looking him over, "How are you, Mr. All Might?"

"Oh, I'm doing better now," he smiled a little and shuffled closer, "I'm worried about young Midoriya though; he got hurt trying to protect me."

I raised my eyebrows, "He's one gutsy kid going up against villains like that."

"Stupid's more like it," Aizawa mumbled and I glared at him.

"He has the attributes of a real hero," All Might sighed, "which include being reckless with one's health to save others."

I nodded and focused on Midoriya's sleeping face. He seemed pretty innocent and kind so hearing that he was a true hero at heart wasn't too surprising, "Sounds like someone I know."

I shifted my eyes back to Aizawa and smirked. He responded to the smirk with a frown and an empty glare.

"Ms. Voodoo Doll," one of my co-workers peeked around the curtain, "the people from the hospital are here to get Mr. Aizawa. Please prepare him for transportation."

"Alright, one moment," they nodded and left us be, "Sorry to have to cut the visits short, but I need to get Aizawa to the ambulance."

I stood and gestured everyone out of the area before turning back to him, "This is going to be kind of uncomfortable."

"I'm not surprised." He sighed.