Middle School

Midoriya's Smile

*Todoroki POV*

It's been half an hour since I sent that text. I don't think he saw it yet. From what I knew of Midoriya, he was not the type of person to ghost people. I've been laying on my bed, locked in my  room, so I don't have to deal with my bastard father wanting me to train. He knows that when my door is locked that means I won't train at all. Even if he tries to force me I won't. 

My room is very plain. I like it better that way, because that means that my dad gets mad at me less. If I had posters on my wall, he would definitely use that against me. That's okay, though. I don't need anything in my room. Tomorrow is Saturday. I'll train and do my homework tomorrow. I prefer that to school. At school no one likes me, and I don't like anyone. Actually, people do like me. They only like me because of my father, though. That's why I don't like them. 

My phone buzzes. Holy shit. Holy shit.. Is it Midoriya? My stomach whirls with anxiety as I pick up my phone. I see a notification from messages. It is Midoriya. I open my phone.

Midoriya: Hey Todoroki kun! What's up?

Todoroki: Nothing really. You?

Midoriya: Me neither. Today was a lot of fun, Todoroki kun! :)

Todoroki: I had a lot of fun too. Do you want to hang out again tomorrow?

Oh shit. Did I sound too eager? I hope he doesn't think I sound too eager. I stare at my phone for a good minute before he answers. 

Midoriya: Sure, that sounds great! Where and when do you wanna meet?

Few. 

Todoroki: Does one sound good? And, we can meet at the park again. 

Midoriya: Actually, I have something at one. Can we meet at two instead?

Todoroki: Yeah. 

Midoriya: I forgot to ask you earlier- Who's your favorite hero?

Wow, this guy really likes heroes.

Todoroki: I don't really have a favorite hero, but I admire All Might, and I've always looked up to him, so if I had to choose it would be him.

Midoriya: All Might's my favorite hero too!! He's been my favorite since I was a kid, because he always saves people with a smile :) I have almost all of his posters, and merchandise. 

Todoroki: Yeah, he's really cool.

Midoriya: Sorry if I'm boring you with my nerdiness.

Todoroki: No, it's fine!

Midoriya: Are you sure?

Todoroki: Yeah! It's totally fine.

Midoriya: Ok, I just wanted to make sure you were ok with it. 

Todoroki: My turn to ask a question. Do you like any books?

We kept talking like this and alternated asking questions for almost two hours, before Midoriya said he had to go to sleep. I don't feel even remotely tired, though. I'm too excited for tomorrow to go to sleep. I don't understand what's happening. Just yesterday I would have been fine without friends forever, and today I feel as if I couldn't live without being friends with Midoriya. Why is my heart beating so fast thinking about him?

Putting aside my restlessness I force myself to sleep. 

***

I got on the train ten minutes ago. I should get to the station close to the park in five minutes. I'll be five minutes early. It's the same weather as yesterday. Cloudy, but I don't think it's going to rain. On the weather they said it might rain, though, so I brought an umbrella just in case. Hopefully it doesn't rain. That would put a damper on the mood.