Muted Voices (A BNHA/MHA x OC Fanfic)

Chapter 39: Baby Blue Crocs

------Author's Note------

Hey guys!

I've been feeling absolutely rotten for days, but seeing all your love and support for this story makes my heart sing. So, as a thank you to all of you, here's part 2 of the movie night a couple days early. In the story banner up above is one of my all time favorite songs. My best friend and I sing it all the time, especially when we're feeling down. I highly recommend listening to it later on in the chapter (you'll know where).

Thanks again for your support!

❤️

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My cheeks hurt from smiling when the credits of the final movie play. Darkness had fallen long ago and lanterns had been lit to illuminate the lawn. I pull myself up from where I'm lounging on the blanket, glancing over at Todoroki only for a moment before turning my attention to the rest of my friends. He watched the whole thing expressionless which has me shocked and a little disappointed. I really wanted him to enjoy himself. But at the same time, it doesn't seem like he hated it, so I'll take the small victory. 

Reina's siblings head inside to put the food away and Eito bids us goodnight, saying he has work in the morning. 

I remove my movie from the projector while everyone else gathers around the campfire Reina is trying to light. The fire just isn't catching. Todoroki kneels down next to her and reaches his left hand into the kindling. Smoke begins to rise and some of the smaller sticks and twigs begin burning. He removes his hand and sends my friend a small smile in response to her "thank you."

She goes back to her blanket to grab her guitar. As she passes me, she nudges my shoulder and whispers. "He is really cute. Good choice."

My face heats up but I try to hide it as I roll my eyes and go to meet up with the rest of the group, bag of s'mores supplies in hand. 

"I never really understood why people like looking at fire," Todoroki says quietly, staring at the growing flames as I come to a stop next to him. On his other side, Midoriya flicks his green eyes over to listen to his friend. "It's never something I've seen as comforting."

"I guess…" Midoriya speaks up, then trails off when we both look at him. "I g-guess it's homely. And the colors are r-really nice too."

I watch the fire flicker in Todoroki's eyes as he stares in deep contemplation. "It certainly reminds me of home."

I can only imagine. Does Endeavor stay on fire all the time? Even at home? Is this gonna make him uncomfortable? I sure hope not. 

I sigh and put a hand on his shoulder. He leaves it there, just silently looking into the fire. My heart thuds in my chest, but it's such a warm friendly moment, that my anxiety ebbs a little bit. He takes a deep breath and I take that as my cue that the moment's over. 

I take my hand away and rifle through my bag. I illuse behind me, "hey Reina, you got the skewers?"

"Heads up!" She calls. My eyes widen and I turn to see Midoriya has already caught them. My friend smiles sheepishly. "Whoops, I'm sorry! I have terrible aim."

"Don't w-worry about it," he stutters, scratching the back of his neck. 

"At least this time I didn't break a window, right Ochaco?"

The boy's eyes widen to the point they almost pop out of his head. "What?!"

We all glance over to where said girl is trying to listen inconspicuously. A blush dusts her cheeks.