Ghostly Flames [Todoroki x Reader]

Ultimate Moves

Even though I'm a day early in my timezone, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOTO!!! 🥳🎊🎉💖

How can he stand all that hurt every single day of his life?

I don't know how long I sat in the corridor, silently sobbing. Why did it have to be like this?

"(Y/N)?"

Quickly, I wiped away my tears, looking up through my eyelashes to see who had caught me. My eyes widened.

"(Y/N), are you okay?" He crouched down by my side, moving a strand of hair out of my face. He was so delicate. "What happened?"

I shook my head, his kindness and comfort bringing more tears.

Denki patted my shoulder. "Okay, okay, we'll sort it out. . . But first you should clean yourself up a little. Wash your face and calm down, okay?"

Nodding, I let Denki help me up. I noticed he was wearing pajama pants and a t-shirt that he must've thrown on when he left his room.

As I entered the bathroom, Denki said he'd wait for me outside. I could take as much time as I needed.

The chill water cooled my face down, washing the tears and stains away with it. I caught sight of my flushed face in the mirror. Why did I have to do that? If I hadn't done that, I'd still be with him at this moment.

I dried my face and left, not wanting to see my pathetic self.

"Let's go back to your room." Denki suggested, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. I somberly nodded.

"Wow, you have not unpacked one bit." He commented at the boxes strewn about the room.

Sighing, I sat on the floor, my back against my bed. Denki joined me, patting my knee reassuringly.

He seemed to hesitate before speaking. "(Y/N), listen. . . I know we haven't been as close lately, but I still care a lot about you. You're still my best friend. And I was so scared when you were kidnapped. I'm so glad you're back, you have no idea. I've missed you so much over these past few weeks."

I listened intently, staring at the floor.

"I'm so sorry if I've been distant recently. I just want to be close again."

He left it at that.

I took a deep breath. "I just learned that my quirk allows me to transfer emotional pain too. And I thought I'd try to bear Shoto's, but. . . he screamed at me to get out. He was so mad. . ." My voice faltered as I curled smaller on myself.

"Wow, that's just. . . wow." Denki was speechless. "I'm so sorry, (Y/N). I'm so, so sorry." He was extremely sincere.

"Why did any of this have to happen. . ?" My head rolled to the side, leaning on Denki's shoulder.

Denki seemed unsure of himself, as if he was deciding what to do or say. He ended up wrapping both of his arms around me in an embrace. And we stayed there for a long time, just appreciating one another.

I yawned. "What time is it?"

"Almost 5."

"I'm just gonna stay up for school."

"You'll be tired. You're gonna regret it." Denki tried to argue.

"I have too much on my mind to sleep right now." I replied, staying quiet.

Denki sighed in defeat. "I'll at least stay with you so you're not alone."

My voice was soft. ". . . thank you."