Petals - TodoDeku Hanahaki AU -

Chapter 4

I woke up with blankets around me. The room was cold and bright so I buried my face in the blanket. I probably wasn't in my room, but I felt too tired to check.

"Izuku, are you awake?" I heard a familiar voice.It was Ochako. I finally looked up to see Recovery Girl, Aizawa, and the rest of my classmates. I coughed into my hands again revealing more blood and flowers. 'Oh yeah, I forgot about that..'

"Hi.." I said softly. I felt embarrassed that everyone was staring at me and being worried, it's not like they could do anything.

"Why didn't you say anything!?!?" Ochako yelled, breaking the uncomfortable silence.

"I'm sorry I just-"

"No, you can't say sorry! You," her eyes welled up with tears. "You could've died and we couldn't have helped you at all-" She was cut off by Aizawa.

"That's enough Uraraka. It doesn't matter if he didn't tell us, what matters now is that we give him the help he needs." Aizawa tried to seem calm, but you could hear the worriedness in his voice. I didn't want everyone to be here, I just wanted them all to leave.

"I've contacted his mother and others that are close to him about his whereabouts. The best he needs right now is rest, please leave him." Recovery girl stated

Everyone nodded and said their goodbyes. Ochako went and gave me a hug and apologized for what she had said. I easily forgave her because well she's my best friend. And I didn't feel like holding grudges right now anyways.

"I've done my best, I healed some of the scratchy throat you have, but the only way to get rid of it is the surgery..." Recovery Girl looked me in the eyes. "I know your feelings are important, but please don't waste your life away."

"I understand, but I'm not getting it. I refuse."

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// Todoroki's POV //

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When Recovery girl told us all to go out I didn't want to. This was my fault, but what could I do about it? Izuku's sweet and kind and cute- what no what am I saying I have a girlfriend!

"Shouto, is something wrong?" Momo sat down next me as I sat outside the school. I had left the nurse's office, but I still felt like I needed to stay close by.

"I just feel like all of this is my fault.." I mumbled. It sort of came out and she probably didn't know what I meant. I couldn't tell her though because I couldn't do that to Izuku.

"Don't worry! Something like this can't be your fault. Come on," She said with a soft smile. She was caring too. She was intelligent and amazing and everyone I knew basically said we would be perfect together, but are we? No stop it Shouto. You know who you are, just stop it.

"I- I need to see Izuku and talk to him.. I promise we'll hang out together tomorrow, okay?" I held onto her hands and gave her a short kiss on the cheek. Her face turned a light pink and she smiled.

"I understand, he is your friend after all." She smiled again and made her way off the campus.

What am I doing? Won't being around him make it just worse? But I can't let him alone right now or maybe I just don't want to be alone. I hate seeing him like this, I hate it.

I opened the door and made my way to the nurse's office. I had been waiting in front of the school for a few hours so I saw Izuku's mother and all might come and go, but if one of his family members were there I'd make sure not to intrude. I know that at least he has a good family.