Tokoyami x Male! reader

Part 54

Tokoyami and I walked to the lunchroom together. We discussed some of our favorite things on the way there (like music, food, etc.). Once we reached the cafeteria I fell behind him, because I had no clue where we are going to sit. He first lead me to the queue of people waiting for their turn with Lunch Rush. Once we reached him Tokoyami ordered first, then I did.

Tokoyami began to pull out his money to pay for his lunch, but before he could I payed it for him. He quickly turned to look at me and I said, "What?" He sighed, and pulled his money out, which I presume to pay for my lunch in return. But, sadly when I handed Lunch Rush my money it was enough to cover both of ours. Lunch Rush seemed kind of confused and asked, "Are you covering both of your meals, or just yours?" Tokoyami went to answer, but I answered over him, "I will be covering both of our fees today, sir. Thank you for asking. May I have my change, so that we can stop holding up the line."

Lunch Rush's body language suggested he was smiling at me (though it was hard to tell, because... you know...). I grabbed my change nodding as thanks, and walked away with Tokoyami. Tokoyami lead us over to one of the walls of the room, and stopped. I am curious as to why we are here so I ask, "Tokoyami, is this where your group meets before going to choose which table to sit at?" He turns around to face me saying, "No, I just need to pay you back. We just met, so I can't just allow you to cover my lunch fees. Also, I know how hard you work to earn your money. Seeing how dedicated you are when you are working, makes me feel worse with you spending it on me. So, allow me to pay you back for the lunch fee."

He began to pull his wallet out again, but before he could I rested my hand on top of his arm. He looked up at me with his glistening ruby red eyes, which shined with determination and curiosity. I smiled looking down/up (He is 5'2" what are you?) at him. After giving him a smile I say, "Oh, don't worry about it. Remember I worked for my money, so I get to choose who and/or what I spend it on, correct. Also, I am viewing it as a repayment for that one time we talked and we "flirted", per se."

His feathers ruffled, and he coughed into his fist. He kept his eyes down towards the ground while saying, "I understand that you might feel, awkward. or have to repay me for that incident. But, you really don't have to, and I found it comical while it happened. Also, while it was comical, it was an uplift to my day hearing someone call me such kind, endearing words." I could feel my face heat up remembering all the awkward, yet endearing, things I had called and said to him. Using my hand to try to cover some of my face in case I am in fact blushing, I try to look anywhere but him. I clear my throat before saying, "Well, I- uh, I'm glad I could brighten your day with my words. Though, I do still feel the need to apologize for my actions. You see, having someone of your caliber approach me, had startled me and I became a blundering mess. Not being able to think straight, I rebounded to flirting. I truly am sorry for the encounter, and I just wish for it to have not effected how you perceive me all to much."

He nodded before saying, "I understand, but in my eyes you didn't have to apologize. So, let me pay you back, and we can say that we are equal." I looked him in the eyes while stating, "Okay, you can pay me back, but not in money. Just choose another way of making it equal. I really won't accept any money from you, okay?" He smiled while nodding, then he started to walk away. He stopped after a few steps and turned to face me saying, "Do you still wish to accompany me to lunch? If you do I would be glad to have you." I nod, giving a small smile, and walk to meet up with him.

We walk to a table which holds the rest of the emo gang. I smile and wave at the group, and each of them acknowledged my greeting uniquely. Tokoyami sat down first, then I followed his lead taking the next open seat. The seat which I inhabited was between Octopus boy and Audio Jack. 'I really need to start learning the names of my peers,' I think to myself. I turn to face Audio Jack saying, "Hello, I am (L/N) (Y/N). May I know your name?" She nods and states, "Jiro Kyoka, just call me Jiro though." I smile and say, "It has been a pleasure meeting you Jiro, but I gotta learn other peoples' names now. Talk to you some time later." She just nods and turns away, while I turn around to face Octopus boy. 

He had noticed my shuffling with his peripheral vision, and had moved his eyes to observe me. I smile up at him up (none of y'all are telling me you are taller than 6"2', and are the tallest student in Class 1-A) at him, and put my hand out for a handshake. He grips my hand firmly and we shake, then I say, "Hello, it is a pleasure to finally properly greet you. Though before I continue I would love to thank you for that time you helped to save me from the wild pomeranian- uh, I mean the dude with the explosion quirk. Now continuing on, I would like to introduce myself. Hey, my name is (L/N) (Y/N)." He nodded before speaking with a slightly muffled voice, "Hey, about that time with Bakugou, don't worry about it. Also, I'm Shoji Mezo, it is great to finally talk to you (L/N)-sama." I quickly put my hand up as a sign to stop him where he is, and he looks at me with confusion in his eyes. I proceed to explain, "Okay no, I would really appreciate it if you did not use honorifics when speaking with me. Though if you feel the need to I will not be upset. I understand that is what you have been taught, but I like for my conversations to not always feel so formal." He just nods to my request, and we continue talking to the rest of the table.While conversing with the rest of the table I would stop to introduce myself to the rest of the members here or there. 

There is still about half of lunch period left, and I have introduced myself to Jiro, Shoji, and Sato. Now, the last person I have to introduce myself to is the quiet, shy guy who can talk to animals. I think to myself, 'He himself looks like a scared little animal. I really don't want to scare the poor guy, but how do I not scare someone so timid?' Before I could try to figure out a way to approach the boy without scaring him I heard some commotion behind me, so I turned around to see what was going on. When I turned around I saw the dirty grape head harassing a group of girls from our class. I quickly turn to face the group I am sitting with again stating, "Excuse for one moment." They seemed slightly took aback by my sudden tone, but I did not mind them.

I stood from my seat, and approached the vile, little pest. He was to distracted to notice my approaching figure, but the girls did notice. Once I was behind him I grabbed his head and picked him up. He started shouting to put him down, but I simply turned him around to look me in the eyes. He started to tremble once I had him faceing me, and I just continued to glare down at him. After giving him a stone cold glare for about a minute I said, "If you ever do this to any girl again, your punishment will be much worse than what I am about to do to you." Before he could begin to beg I quickly sent him to the void to see what he was thinking I would do to him. What he feared was weird, but I just went with it and altered my void to accommodate to his wildest nightmare.

Once I was done with the altering I focused on the girls and asked, "Are you guys okay? Did he do anything to you, other than verbally harass? Don't worry about reporting it I will handle that, so just relax and focus on yourselves." All of them smiled up at me, but Uraraka stood up and hugged me. Then she pulled apart saying, "Thanks for coming over and helping us (L/N). Though I do have  question, what did you do with him? Is he in your little white room?" I smiled at her saying, "Oh, yeah he is just sitting in there to make sure he doesn't bother anyone for the rest of the period." She nodded and went to sit back down, and I waved to the girls before heading back to my seat.

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June 27th
11:44 P.M.