Balance (Shoto Todoroki x OP! reader)

Chapter 5-A "Date" with Todoroki

Your POV

Shoto: Lunch Rush's restaurant at 12.

Me: Alright. See you there.

You look over at Momo, a big toothy grin stretching across your face. "Why are you smiling at me like that, Y/n?" Momo curiously asks. "Shoto just asked me to lunch at 12," you answer, feeling your cheeks instantly flush with a rosy hue. "That sounds amazing. I hope you have a fantastic time," Momo adds, her excitement evident. "We've got a few hours to kill, so I can wait a bit before it's time to get ready," you say, trying to contain your own anticipation.

"Okay, but I still want to get you ready for your outing," Momo says eagerly. "It's not a date," you retort, puffing your cheeks out in mild protest. "Well, he did ask you to lunch, so I would consider that a date," Momo replies, her words tinged with playful teasing. "Well, it's not," you firmly state, asserting your perspective. "Okay, if you say so," Momo mumbles, rolling her eyes playfully.

Timeskip to when you're getting ready.

You take a quick shower while Momo rummages through your wardrobe, selecting a dress and a pair of shoes for you to borrow. Stepping out of the shower, you dry your body and wrap yourself in a towel. "Okay, so I have a dress picked out and shoes. What hairstyle do you want?" Momo asks, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "The same as last night," you answer, a smile gracing your lips. "Okay," Momo says, nodding as she sets to work, skillfully recreating the hairstyle from the previous night. "Makeup?" Momo inquires. "Same as last night," you reply, opting for a familiar and comfortable look.

Momo applies your makeup with practiced precision, mimicking the style you wore the previous night. With your hair and makeup done, you slip into a sparkly sleeveless gold dress with a black frilly bottom and put on a pair of 2-inch gold sparkly heels. You gather your belongings, ready to head out. As you step outside, your motorcycle awaits you. You hop on, the engine purring to life, and you make your way to the restaurant.

Once you arrive at the restaurant, you spot Shoto and a wave of excitement courses through you. "Shoto! Hey, how's it going?" you greet him, a slight nervousness accompanying your words. Disembarking from your motorcycle, you walk over to him, a warm smile gracing your features. "Y/n, hey, you look amazing," Shoto compliments, causing your cheeks to heat up in response. "Thank you," you mumble, a mix of bashfulness and gratitude in your voice. "I guess we should go in," Shoto suggests, his own cheeks tinged with a faint blush. You and Shoto walk inside the restaurant, finding a table and taking seats across from each other.

You wait for a while before your server, Josui, approaches your table. "Hi, my name is Josui. I'll be serving you today. What can I get you two to drink?" Josui asks, pulling out his notepad to take your orders. "Josui, how was your sleepover with Shizuki?" you inquire, looking him in the eye with a mischievous glint.
"Sis, I didn't know you would have to be there," Josui says, rubbing the back of his head with a smile. "Yeah, and I'm here with my new friend Todoroki," you mention. Masaru teases, chuckling a little, "Okay, so this is a date?" Your face heats up as you quickly retort, "N-no, it's N-not."

"Keep telling yourself that, Y/n. But anyway, what do you want to drink?" Josui asks, chuckling playfully. "F/d," you reply. "Pepsi," Todoroki says. After finishing the orders, Josui walks away, leaving you and Todoroki alone at the table.

"So, that was your brother?" Todoroki asks, curiosity evident in his voice. "Yeah, that's Josui," you answer, a hint of annoyance in your tone. "Is he younger or older than you?" Todoroki inquires with his usual poker face. "Younger. He's one year and one month younger than me," you sigh, as if reminiscing about the age gap. Todoroki raises another question, "So, you're the oldest?" You simply respond with a nod, confirming his assumption.

"I'm the youngest. Natsuo is 4 years older than me, Fuyumi is 7 years older than me, and then there's Tōya who is 10 years older than me," Todoroki reveals, crossing his arms and legs. "The youngest, huh? Nice," you say, a hint of amusement coloring your laughter. "Yeah," Todoroki responds with a slight smile.

Curiosity takes hold, and you ask Todoroki a question in return. "So, why did your parents have so many kids?" Todoroki's expression turns somber as he begins to share his story. "It's a long story, but the short version is that my dad only married my mom to have a powerful child as his successor. They had three failed attempts, and then I was born. At first, everything seemed fine, but it all changed when I turned five. After that, he trained me every day for hours, pushing me to the point of exhaustion," Todoroki explains, his gaze dropping to the table as he clenches his teeth, clearly recalling the painful memories.

"That's harsh. I never expected a person as kind and sweet as you to have such a troubled family background. It's hard to believe that you've gone through so much," you remark cheerfully, offering a gentle smile. Shoto's cheeks start to blush lightly as he responds, "You think I'm sweet?" Your hand instinctively reaches out to touch his, but he quickly jerks his hand back, causing you to retract yours.

"Well, anyway, let's play 'Would You Rather' to pass the time," you suggest, trying to change the subject. "Okay. Would you rather know the history of every object you touch or be able to talk to animals?" Shoto ponders.

"I would choose to talk to animals because I wouldn't want to know the history of every doorknob I touch," you answer, chuckling to yourself. Shoto agrees, saying, "Me too," with a slight smile.

"Okay, here's another one. Would you rather be able to control animals (but not humans) with your mind or control electronics with your mind?" you ask, curious about his preference.

"I'd choose to control animals, so I could unleash a flock of birds on my dad," Shoto responds, his tone carrying a hint of darkness. "Uh, okay. Well, I suppose you have your reasons," you say, slightly taken aback. "But anyway, it's your turn."

"Um, would you rather have unlimited international first-class tickets or never have to pay for food at restaurants?" Shoto inquires, presenting you with a tempting choice.

"I would go for the unlimited tickets because then I could travel anywhere in the world without spending a dime," you reply joyfully, imagining the exciting adventures.

"I would choose free food. I mean, it's free food," Shoto states, his reasoning simple and practical. "Anyway, it's your turn," he adds, prompting you to come up with the next question.

"Uh, let me think... Would you rather be able to dodge anything, no matter how fast it's moving, or be able to ask any three questions and have them answered accurately?" you pose, curious about his decision.

"I'd choose to be able to dodge anything because with my fighting skills, I wouldn't have to worry about getting hurt by any attack," Shoto answers confidently, his determination shining through.

"Okay, my turn. Would you rather suddenly be elected a senator or suddenly become the CEO of a major company? And remember, you won't have any more knowledge about how to do either job than you do right now," Shoto adds, uncrossing his arms.

"I would go for being a CEO because at least I would be well-paid, and I could learn from the internet and other resources," you respond, tilting your head slightly, considering the possibilities.

Shoto nods in understanding. "That's a smart choice. Learning from available resources can definitely help you navigate the challenges of being a CEO," he remarks, acknowledging your decision.

As you continue playing the game, the conversation flows effortlessly between the two of you. The questions become more thought-provoking and imaginative, sparking laughter and deep discussions. You discover shared interests and surprising differences, each answer revealing a little more about your personalities.

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