Discovering Feelings

Chapter 1

Monday Todoroki P.O.V

I was running towards the 1-A classroom at full speed hoping to catch him. I knew he stayed this late thanks to him not leaving right away. I was running to him to tell him how I actually felt. I couldn't hide it anymore. All my mind kept thinking about was him. His dark green seaweed hair, his freckles, his smile, just everything about him makes me swoon. I've hidden my feelings since I first meet him at UA. He took me off guard while being so nervous. Of course I had to keep appearances up. Of course I couldn't allow myself to think. Of course I wish I had done it so differently than right now but I cant take back time.

I rounded the last corner to the classroom when I ran straight into him. I was taller so he was the one who took most of the impact. I couldn't breath. I was right on top of him. My eyes widened while I quickly got off and helped him up after determining he had no serious I-need-to-carry-him injuries.

"M-midoriya I'm so sorry I didnt mean-"
"Todoroki it's fine I just have a few bruises," Midoriya said cutting me off. God I cant think straight.
"I need to tell you something important. And uh this...this isn't easy for me so before I chicken out I'm going to spill it. Midoriya I lo-

Suddenly I awoke with a cold sweat from that dream. I just kept replaying that dream in my mind. It was a nightmare right? It couldn't have been a real dream. I didnt have feelings for Midoriya right? A picture of his smile came floating up and I couldn't help but smile. Hurriedly I wiped away the memory along with the smile. I did not believe I had feelings. This was something that couldn't exist. Guys date girls not dreamy guys like De-

Jumping out if bed I quickly ran to the bathroom connected to my room to splash cold water on my face. I needed to get ahold of myself. Even if I did have feelings it's not like I could just tell him. Midoriya wouldn't want me anyways he seems to like Uraraka. Everyone has seen how they act together. Everyone knows...but there is this sadness that takes over whenever I see them together.

Looking over at my alarm clock to make sure I wasn't going to be late, I got dressed in the schools uniform. Taking one last long look at the mirror. Making sure I looked perfect. My backpack was hanging on the corner of my desk chair next to my window. Quickly grabbing my backpack I raced downstairs to eat a small breakfast before leaving. Midoriya kept taking over my thoughts pushing through my best attempts to keep the thoughts away. Some part of me wished he was mine. To hold him in my arms while we cuddled. I frowned at myself. WHY DO I KEEP THINKING ABOUT HIM. I DONT LIKE HIM.....do I? I thought to myself.

Abruptly I decided I was done with breakfast and put the dishes in the sink before almost running out the front door. Popping in headphones to play some Requesting Roxanne. Just hoping to forget about this morning.

I had made good time getting about a block from school considering I lived so far. Just as I finished crossing the street I noticed Midoriya rounding the corner. Immediately my heart skipped a beat and I stopped in my tracks. Midoriya didn't notice me at first but when he did I started to lightly blush.

"Hey Todoroki! Want to finish the walk to school together?" Midoriya excitedly exclaimed while starting up a light jog towards me. For a second I couldn't find any words to say. Tongue tied I nodded my head yes. I felt more blush creep onto my face right afterwards.

"Great! I was hoping you would say yes I.." Midoriya suddenly trailed off and looked really shy. Like his confidence suddenly vanished like smoke in the air.

"H-hey Midoriya what were you going to say? It's okay you can tell me," I said trying to support him. I flashed a small smile which seemed to calm Midoriya enough for him to flash a smile back.

"W-well I j-just wanted," Midoriya stuttered while twisting this pointer fingers together, "to know if you w-would like to go..on a date with me on Friday?" Midoriya rushed out the last words. Almost like he would chicken out if he didn't. My face turned red after he spoke. What just happened... I thought while trying to get my brain to work again. Each second I stayed silent was one more second Midoriya looked like he was going to cry.

"Uh yes that sounds wonderful." WHY DID I JUST SAY YES. Deku looked up with his green eyes wide with excitement and surprise. Just then I realized were we still at. Even though I just said yes to a date I didn't know I would enjoy a strange feeling of happiness started to bloom inside inside of me. A grin formed on my face as I turned to Midoriya to say "hey why don't we discuss this date of ours while we walk to class?"

"That sounds amazing!" Midoriya said happily. A slight blush appeared on his face while a ear to ear smile formed. I couldn't help but smile back to him. The walk to school never seemed to be more fun and happy than it did right now when we both started the walk while giggling at each other for exchanging sappy date ideas for this Friday.

* hey guys I have no idea why I decided to write this but I hope you love it! I hope everyone is staying safe rn from the virus. I'm not a great writer so I would love some feedback from y'all! If I'm slow on updates it's because I am considered and essential employee so I'll be working a lot.

For my own purposes the official word count is 958 for the chapter*