Snapdragon - A BNHA Fanfic

:Chapter Seventeen:

"GATHER ROUND, MASS MEDIA! IT'S TIME ONCE AGAIN TO SEE THE HIGH SCHOOLERS YOU KNOW AND LOVE REVEL IN THEIR YOUTH . . . IT'S U.A.'S SPORTS FESTIVAL. EVERYBODY- ARE YOU READY?!"

Hikari's POV

We've all been training for this moment. The time to show ourselves to the public as aspiring heroes in training. We're ready.

The introductions of the classes were about to commence and we were sat waiting in 1-A's prep room. I had managed to sit out of the way for now in one of the corners while everyone else sat in friendship groups. Even Aria was sat with Mina Ashido. I had noticed that they had become very close for the past two or so weeks and I'm happy that she's gaining her confidence around us. Scout was somewhere in the area along with Nozomi and Sai as he needed to be here just in case. I stared into space and let my thoughts wander only tuning in from time to time to catch the conversations.

"Midoriya." It was Todoroki. He had started to walk towards the greenette that I had become rather fond of along with the crush.

"Todoroki . . . What is it?" Izu had turned to face him and seemed to stress out slightly with a bead of sweat running down his neck.

"Objectively speaking . . . I'm stronger than you. More capable." Todoroki's voice is usually cold but this was . . . this was different. Almost hostile.

"Huh?! S-sure . . ." Izu seemed scared and I started to worry about him and I think Kiri and Kami did to as they were on the edge of their seats and ready to intervene.

"All Might's got his eye on you, doesn't he." The glare that Todoroki was giving made me shiver. I didn't like it at all, "Now I'm not about to pry into why that is, but . . . I will beat you."

I wanted to stand and help but I couldn't. My mind appeared to be on overdrive once again and my body wasn't co-operating. I watched as both Kiri and Kami stook up and Kiri walked towards the two boys while Kami came and sat with me.

"Hey, man, why pick a fight now?! We're about to go on. . ." Kiri went to put a hand on Todoroki's shoulder but the two-toned haired male just shrugged him off.

I tensed up at the action not really wanting Kiri to get involved as well and make it worse. I knew he could handle himself but the thought of him getting hurt sickened me. I think Kami got the message from my body language and wrapped an arm around my waist and pulling me into him so my head was rested on his shoulder.

"They'll both be fine, sweetheart, don't worry." Kami's warm breath tickled my cheek and I smiled at the reassuring words and nodded. They've been calling me these sort of nicknames ever since the panic attack I had in the bathroom. We've also been hanging around together over the past week and I think I'm falling in love with them, but I don't know.

"Everyone. . . even the kids from the other courses are aiming for the top. And I'm. . . well, lemme say this. I'm not gonna fall behind," We had missed a section of the conversation and I can't believe that we didn't notice the rise in tension between all of our classmates. Izu's words were right and we all knew that. He paused to take a breath, "I'm going for it too. With everything I've got!"

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"The first year stage. THE STUDENTS ARE COMING OUT!!" Here comes Present Mic with the start of his overdramatic speech, "IT'S U.A.'S SPORT FESTIVAL!! THE ONE TIME EACH YEAR . . . WHEN OUR FLEDGLING HEROES COMPETE IN A RUTHLESS GRAND BATTLE!!" Que the deep breath he takes before belting, "FIRST UP . . . YOU KNOW WHO I'M TALKING ABOUT!! THE MIRACULOUS RISING STARS WHO BRUSHED OFF A VILLAIN ATTACK WITH THEIR STEELY WILLPOWER!! THE FIRST YEARS . . . OF THE HERO COURSE!! IT'S CLASS A!!"

I walked in the back of the group alongside Kiri. The redhead had his hand rested on my lower back and encouraged me forward into the arena. His fingertips occasionally brushed the hem of my top and grazed the bare skin beneath leaving shivers and tingles but if he ever noticed it didn't fase him. I smiled at the thought and carried on to line up with the rest of the class.

Soon enough we were joined by our entire year group and Midnight was stood on the raised platform in front of us.

"Now for the athlete's oath!!" The older woman shouted out while flicking her horsehair whip. A chatter arose amongst the first years as they spoke about her only to be interrupted, "PIPE DOWN!! Your student representative is . . . From class 1-A, Katsuki Bakugo!!"

I stared wide-eyed as the said blond male walked forward and onto the stage. Even Kiri was shocked that his close friend was nominated for a role that involved charisma.

"The athlete's oath. . ." Okay, good start there from Bakugo, "Make no mistake about it. I'M GONNA TAKE FIRST PLACE!!"

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Okay, that's another chapter done! I need to think about how these events are going to play out so gimme a week or so to do that. Thank you guys for 400 reads and I can't wait to go even further!!