We'll Protect You {Baby Izuku} {Dadzawa} {TodoDekuBaku}

A Rivalry Spurs

Todoroki's POV

Class felt empty without Midoryia in it. I knew it was for our own safety that he had to stay away but it just felt...wrong. I'm sure he must be frightened as well. I know I was when I was younger, not being able to be around my friends.

I let out a soft sigh as I looked at the empty seat at the front of the class. Apparently I wasn't the only one looking as I made eye contact with Bakugo. He rolled his eyes at me and turned back towards the board.

He didn't deserve to care so damn much. He was no real friend to Midoryia...not like me. Sure, they might be childhood friends, but their whole relationship is just toxic. I hope Midoryia will see things the way I do once he reverts back to normal.

Bakugo's POV
What the fuck is Half-and-Half doing staring at Deku's seat? I roll my eyes when his eyes meet mine and I turn forwards again, scoffing softly.

The damn bastard should really learn when to give up. Sure, Deku and I have had our ups and downs but...I miss him too. And I sure as hell know more about him than IcyHot does, that's for DAMN sure.

I could feel irritation rise in my body at the mere thought of that asshole going near Deku. I don't know why I'm getting so worked up over the small concept though. There's no way in hell Deku would choose that wanna-be over me.

3rd Person POV

The lunch bell echoed throughout the school, causing the hallways to flood with students eager to get first dibs on the food awaiting them. Bakugo shoulder past Todoroki on his way out. Todoroki growled softly as he slinked out the door after him. Todoroki was about to confront him when he felt a small hand on his shoulder. He turned around to see Uraraka behind him.

"H-Hey Todoroki." She said softly, looking down. Todoroki turned to her in confusion.

"Uraraka?" He responded as the girl's eyes remained on the ground. She cleared her throat obviously nervous as she spoke.

"I know that y-you probably are a little sensitive to the subject but...you and Bakugo were the last ones to talk to Aizawa before they took Deku out of class..." She stated. The mention of the greenette's name caused Bakugo to stop in his tracks ahead of them. He leaned against the nearby wall as he began to listen into their conversation.

"Yeah, we were." Todoroki replied. Nodding his head, still confused. Uraraka seems to grow more upset as she spoke.

"D-Do you know when he'll come back? I...miss him."

Bakugo's eyes widened. Don't tell me ROUND FACE, of all people, thinks that she has a chance with Deku!

Todoroki stared down at the girl, before placing his hand on her shoulder. "I don't know when he's going to return...but I miss him too."

Uraraka couldn't contain her emotions as a tear slipped down her cheek. She wrapped her arms around Todoroki in a hug. He stood there awkwardly for a moment before returning the embrace. Uraraka pulled away and wiped her tears.

"Well, thanks anyways." She said before rushing past him down the hallway. Todoroki watched her leave before sighing. Seems like I have more competition.

Todoroki began to walk down the hallway as well before Bakugo stepped in front of him. His arms were crossed in front of him as he blocked Todoroki's path.

"What do you want?" Todoroki asked coldly, trying to walk around him only to have Bakugo cut him off again. Suddenly, Bakugo grabbed onto the front of Todoroki's shirt, pulling him in close. 

"I'm going to tell you this one time and one time only. You better stay the hell away from Deku." Bakugo sneered, jerking Todoroki's shirt collar. "He wouldn't be interested in someone with an ugly scar like that anyways."
Bakugo released the shirt and turned to leave when Todoroki chuckled to himself.

"Right, because your shitty personality is soooo much better." Todoroki spat back.

"The fuck did you just say?" Bakugo stepped towards the other boy. Todoroki did the same, glaring into Bakugo's eyes.

"I've been more of a friend to him in a year than you've been to him in a whole decade. I'd give him way more than you ever could."

Bakugo smirked, "Is that right?"

Todoroki kept his gaze as he nodded his head. "You better fucking believe it."

Bakugo laughed before turning away from him. "Watch you're back IcyHot. Maybe Deku could love somebody with one nasty scar, but there's no way in hell he'd fall for someone with a hundred."

And with that, he slipped into the hallway crowd and disappeared into the cafeteria. Todoroki wait for a moment before continuing his walk as well.

The competition has begun.

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