Scars [Todoroki x OC]

7

"Today's training will be a little different," the sound of Mr. Aizawa's voice rang through my ears as I quickly jerked my head up to make it seem like I had been paying attention, "The three instructors will be me, All-Might, and another faculty member, we'll all be keeping tabs on you."

"Sir, what kind of training is this?" My classmate Sero asks with his arm raised.

Mr. Aizawa brandishes a small card while reading the word written down, "Rescue. You'll be dealing with natural disasters, shipwrecks, stuff like that." He explains.

My class erupts with excited chatter, I hear Kaminari say, "Disasters, huh? Sounds like we're in for a big workout." I inwardly sigh at his words. I picked the worst day to be sleep deprived.

"I'm not finished yet." Mr. Aizwawa interrupts the class' conversation before continuing, "What you wear in this exercise is up to you. I know you're excited about costumes but keep in mind that you haven't gotten used to them yet, and they might limit your abilities. Meet me outside on the bus when you're all ready." He finishes before leaving the classroom.

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My eyes felt heavy as I followed my classmates outside to wait for our bus. I let out a small yawn, causing my eyes to water slightly. I didn't realize that the person in front of me had stopped walking before I bumped into them. I rubbed my eyes tiredly, "Sorry about that" I said before yawning again. When they didn't respond I looked up to see Todoroki looking down at my face. I sent him a tired smile trying to ignore the blush that threatened to bloom on my cheeks.

I didn't fall asleep until late last night, my thoughts occupied by a certain individual. It didn't help that Tsu cornered me into explaining the extent of Todoroki and my relationship over facetime last night.

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"So, Mayu. Is there anything going on between you and Todoroki?" Tsu's words reach my ears as I look up from my homework with wide eyes, hoping she doesn't notice the blush on my face through the screen. 

"W-what would make you say that?" I let out in a sputter of words, "We're just friends! He's been my bus partner so we spend some time together out of class that's all!" I try to defend myself but I know that Tsu can see right through me. 

"Really? Well, I was talking to Mina this morning and she thinks that you guys would make a good couple. Plus, she saw you having lunch together the other day! Seems like you spend an awful lot of time together during school, too. Ribbit!" Tsu says looking up as she recalls her conversation with Mina. 

"We're just friends, I swear! Besides, I don't even really know what he feels about me. I worry sometimes that he might find my company annoying or something. He's just so quiet! I can never tell what he's thinking! I just wish he could be more open with me ya'know?" I ramble as I absentmindedly doodle on the margins of my English assignment. 

"It seems like he's the closest with you out of anyone else in our class. If he found you annoying I feel like he'd be the type to let you know." She lets out a small laugh. I look down at my doodle only to have my heart leap into my throat. Scribbled onto the paper is a bunch of jumbled hearts.

"I guess you're right Tsu. I don't know why I'm overthinking this too much." I let out an exasperated sigh. 

"It's because you like him."

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Her words didn't leave my head until late last night as my mind filled with thoughts of my dual-hair colored classmate. 

Todoroki didn't say anything to me in response to my clumsiness, he just wordlessly turned to face the street. Ida was yelling something about getting into our class order before making our way onto the bus. I appreciated his tenacity but I was too tired to really focus on what he was saying.