Quirkless Isn't Hopeless (Complete)

Allure Of The Siren

Sparks grinded lyrics to the quiet night. He drifted around the corner, taking the winding backstreets. He narrowed his eyes, his heart was pumping blood from skating and the quenching anxiety that was growing as he got closer.

'I shouldn't be doing this... I know that, but..!' He squeezed his eyes shut. Her voice replayed like a sad lullaby.

'It was wrong and I knew it but I had also been feeling alone for an exhausting amount of time now.'

It was his first year at U.A.

He was wobbling down the hall with supplies. He was about to trip, but a tongue wrapped around his waist, stabilizing him. "Careful Midoriya, here, let me help." Tsuyu took some of the weight off him.

Izuku gave a nervous laugh of an apology. "Thanks, Tsuyu. H-Hatsume has been working me like a dog."

And they walked side by side. They were always side by side. That's the kind of person Tsuyu was to Izuku. Friends since they met. "Ribbit, how are you liking the support course?"

"It's... not bad. It has a huge learning curve though. I'll manage somehow." His freckles gave a friendly bounce to his smile.

"Don't overwork yourself. Make sure to pace yourself. If it's too much for you, ask for help, there's nothing wrong with that."

"You're always so blunt, huh? But thanks, you're right, I will."

"Ribbit, I always speak my mind."

They were walking down the hallway and ran into a friend. "Oh, Uraraka." Izuku greeted.

"Hm," turning her attention away from the window gazing she was doing as she strolled along. "Hey Deku!" She waved, about to walk up to him. She hesitated, averting her gaze from his right arm.

"Ochako, do you need anything from the support studio, Midoriya and I are headed that way, or better yet come with us." Asui invited.

"Oh, s-sorry, I can't, I'm running an errand too, th-thanks though! See you guys after school, we're still on for later with everyone, right?" Rushing her words out, taking brisk steps away from Deku.

His hair shadowed his eyes as Uraraka left.

"Ribbit..." Asui stared at him, before opening her mouth to try and comfort him. "Just give her time. I'm sure it's hard for her too, especially being alone with you. She'll come around eventually but for now, the only thing you can do is give her time. I know it sounds unfair but everyone grieves in their own way."

"I know Tsuyu, I know that... but," 'it still hurts being avoided by someone when you really need them.'

Izuku decelerated reaching the one-way street to Momo's property. He was deciding if he should ring the bell or not as he got closer. He didn't want to be a bother. He optimized his body weight, leaning forward to go faster. He got over the gate with a flip corkscrew. He landed on the other side, dashing up to the house as quietly as he could.

'She said she would leave the door unlocked and wait in her room...' He gulped. 'I'm really doing this.' He snuck inside, closing the door without a sound. He took off his air gear. 'Although we have already, just not this late at night.'

Izuku scampered around the dark hallways. He tried to remember the route to her room. He did good enough because he reached the only room that had sound. He leaned close to the door, hearing low volume music. He furrowed his eyebrows, clearing his throat. "Momo..?"

"...Come in." The same tension in her voice.

Click. Izuku lightly pushed open and entered. He took in the elegant sight. The illumination of the moon shined through her window canvas, the crisp night air left the edges frosted. She was sitting on the side of the bed, facing towards the window, almost as if she was attracted to the only light source in the big empty room. 'And for some reason, it made me really sad. She looked like she had been alone for so long. She never expressed this kind of atmosphere at school.'