The Anarchy (Tododeku & Kiribaku)

The Anarchy: Chapter Twenty-Nine- Running Out of Time

Todoroki didn't pull his hand away from Midoriya while they were walking to the base. He wondered what this meant for their friendship. They arrived at the hideout shortly, and then Midoriya pulled his hand away. "First things first is that I do love you, Shouto." Midoriya glanced at the boy to see the small blush on his cheeks. Kirishima dragged Bakugou's arm away to give the new couple some privacy. Shouto glanced down, "I love you too." Midoriya smiled, "I'm sorry that I lied to you." Shouto's head perked up, "Why did you do it, and what changed your mind?" Midoriya knew he couldn't avoid this question for long. He couldn't continue to keep secrets from Todoroki. His father couldn't scare him anymore. All for One isn't going to win this battle. He might think he'll win, but Midoriya isn't going to let him. He had Todoroki by his side.

"The leader of the League is my dad. He threatened to have you killed if I didn't follow his orders. I was afraid of losing you, Shouto. I lied to protect you from him. I didn't want anything to happen to you. You were already going through enough. I thought I was protecting you, but seeing you cry is something I never want to see. I don't care what my father tells me to do. I'm not going to let him win. We're stronger together. I should've never tried to handle this alone. I have you guys. I trust you guys." Todoroki nods his head as he tries to process everything Midoriya said. "He knows our identities, doesn't he?" Midoriya shook his head, "I don't think he has any idea who Kirishima and Bakugou are. I don't want to say that he does or not."

"That doesn't explain why you're recruiting more members for the Anarchy. It's dangerous to do this." Midoriya sighed, "I know that, Todoroki. The League is regrouping, and we're only four members. Yoarashi knows all our identities and understands the risks. I managed to get Kaminari on our side, and then there's Shinsou." Todoroki raised an eyebrow, "Shinsou. I've heard that name before." Shouto remembered meeting someone named Shinsou.

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"Hey! Watch where you're going!" 19-year-old Todoroki rubbed his head as he glanced up at the purple-haired boy. "Sorry," Shouto apologized and stood up. He was supposed to be with his boyfriend and father. He wondered why he had to attend this charity event. Everyone was dressed up in elegant dresses and wore expensive clothing.

"Aren't you Todoroki's kid?" Todoroki rubbed the back of his neck, "Yes, I'm Shouto Todoroki." The boy grunts, "I'm Shinsou. Wanna get a drink?" Shouto tilted his head, "I have to get to my father and-" The boy interrupted Shinsou before he could finish his sentence. "It's not going to take long. Let's hurry to the mini bar," the boy insisted. Shouto didn't trust this guy. He wasn't sure if the name Shinsou was even on the guest list. Shinsou ordered them drinks and handed Shouto a glass. Shouto didn't know what was in this drink, despite watching the bartender make it. Shouto took a sip and coughed lightly. The aftertaste of the fruity drink was left in Shouto's mouth as the boy coughed. "Was it too strong?" Shouto shook his head, "N-No, it's okay. I'm not much of a drinker."

Shinsou led Shouto to the booth in the corner. Shouto didn't say anything as he was drinking. He didn't know why he accepted the drink from Shinsou. "Hey, you're still awake?" Shinsou didn't anticipate the drug was too powerful as he glanced around at the guests. Shouto glanced up at the boy, "Yes." Shinsou could tell that the boy was tired. "Can I ask you a few questions?" Shouto's mind was too foggy to think as he nods his head.

"Is your father involved with the League?" Shouto didn't know why he couldn't think. He shook his head, "N-No, my father isn't involved with the league." The aftertaste of the drug was taking effect as Shouto felt sick. "Hey, Todoroki, do you want to come with-" Shinsou was interrupted before he could finish his sentence.

"Hey, who are you?" Shinsou cursed under his breath when he noticed a tall male at their table. "Sho-" Shouto glanced at his boyfriend, "Hi, Inasa!" Shouto giggled as Inasa glared at the purple-haired boy. "What the hell did you give him?" Shinsou shook his head, "Dude, I didn't do anything. I didn't even realize that he was drunk." Shinsou backed away and exited the building. Shouto saw the boy leave as he mumbled the name under his breath. Everything went back afterward.