Horns For You!

Chapter Four: Death by Glare

After leaving the shower, Izuku headed to the classroom to talk with Mr.Aizawa. It was about a recent event regarding the injury of a student, at least that's what he thought. Although it seems the most accurate, his reckless actions caused it. But faint reminders of what Mina said, You were in the moment, so don't beat yourself down!

It left a little faith in his heart.

Arriving at the classroom, It was only Aizawa and Ashido in there. I guess he wanted it private.

Entering, he stood beside Ashido who wasn't smiling this time. I guess she's nervous as well

"Now that you're both here, I won't start with your rash behavior during your battle.", he first looked over at Ashido, " It was you who noticed a slight change about him, correct?".

" Yes. I saw that his horns changed color." Mina answered honestly. Aizawa nodded and said, " That's great that you're keeping an eye out on the small things, even in battle"

She didn't give any reaction. Even with the praise, there was still the punishment, and they both were prepared.

"Now Midoriya-San. I already know that she told you about, am I right?". Izuku nodded swiftly," Yes... but I ignored her and continued without a second thought", he ducked down his head in sorrow. Getting a nudge in his side, Ashido shook her head. He nodded back and put his head back up.

" In any case, I'd like to tell you that I've had high hopes for you two. you've placed a good impression on me, and it only strengthens as you guys scrolled up the mini-tournament I set up. It's hard to impress me, so take that to heart."

Their spirits raised a bit. He had impressed the one who claims to be hard to impress. Though, he could be lying to himself...who knows.

" However, there's something you two must work on, and I think it's pretty obvious— Trust."

It's sad to admit but...

" Yes, I mean trust. Midoriya-san, I know you already have trust in Ashido-san, but you let it slip— Ashido, you don't have trust in yourself. Take charge if necessary... Forget the if, take charge when it's right."

Trust in herself? But she has plenty of trust in herself!

" If you don't have any questions, I wanted to talk about your quirk Improvement, Midoriya," Aizawa told. " My quirk improvement?"

"Of course! At the start, you emitted smoke. Now you emit acid. That's an improvement, right?" Aizawa confirmed.

"Yeah, I guess."

Aizawa looked at the time. He paused and looked back, at the two and said, " We've out of time for now. I just wanted to talk to you about how you're gonna approach this but it seems will either continue this another time or you're gonna figure it out yourself."

While walking out, he said, " The choice is yours Midoriya. Ashido, remember what I said."

After he left, the duo stood there. The silence was among them. Izuku got quite uncomfortable, so he tried to break the silence, but Ashido was first. " That was strange wasn't it?"

She gave a rough laugh, moving in front of Midoriya. " Y-yeah, I honestly thought we were gonna get in trouble. I guess not."

" Today was a little much for me. And I'm beat! I'm gonna go home, see you tomorrow Midoriya-kun!~" She said with glee, walking out the room. Understandably, it was the end of the day. He too was also tired, feeling still guilty for what he'd done, to Hagakure and dragging Ashido into the mess. Yet, Aizawa said that she needs trust in herself. It puzzled him, She seemed to have lots of trust.

The next day came by quickly. Everyone gave off a little depressing aura. The memory of Hagakure being hurt was still there.

As Izuku entered the room, he felt stares at him. Taking a glance, he saw everyone looking at him.

Why is this so familiar? I feel like an outcast...just like back then... Everyone staring at me!... Why do you hate me?! What did I do to deserve this?!

" Hey. Hey! Guys, it wasn't on purpose. I-it was just training, r-right Midoriya-"

Hagakure was attempting to stop this awkward atmosphere, but she cut off by looking over Midoriya for help. Midoriya was glaring, murderously. It was like a dark beast was looming behind him. Shutter came among the class. No one had moved a single muscle as Izuku stormed the class with his glare.

" Hey Midoriya!~", a sudden attack by his horns happened. The effect set upon the class clicked off and Izuku had grown red. " A-ashido-san!"

While holding on to his horns, Ashido asked, " What was going on in here? It feels so weird"

"I don't know... But can you let go of my horns, please!" Izuku begged!

" Nope!"

Izuku gave a heavy sigh, whilst Ashido just grinned at him.

The truth, he didn't mind her action