Final Match

Y/N took some time to rest and finally, got ready to watch the last and final match. Midoriya went back soon after their last conversation. She needed support from Kyoka to walk properly as her legs weren't still healed yet but she was able to stand on her own for some time. As she went to the stands, everyone immediately started congratulating her for coming third athough she didn't feel that great, knowing she didn't even give her best in the fight.

"Where are they?" Y/N asked sitting down in one of the front seats.

"Patience sweetheart. Your boyfriend is gonna be here soon." Kyoka said, smirking.

"Yeah but he's too fucking stupid and reckless." Y/N said, "Also, please stop calling him that and be a little less obvious." She looked around in search of Shinso, hoping to get a chance to thank him. But soon enough, Present Mic announced, "Welcome to the final battle in U.A. High School Sports Festival! In just a moment here today, we will know which first year student is on top!" and she decided to find him later.

The fight ended faster than expected. Although Midoriya cheered for Todoroki and told him to give his all, he stopped abruptly in the middle. In the end, when Bakugou used his special move, Todoroki used his left side for a moment, but something changed his mind and he didn't. When the dust cleared up, Bakugou looked up forward and saw Todoroki at the other end, lying unconscious.

"He looks really mad..." Kyoka commented.

"It's natural. It has been his dream to be the best for a long time..." Y/N said, her eyes fixed on the scene unfolding in front of her. Bakugou got up and walked to his opponent, his figure looked a bit weary. And he started shouting at Todorki, holding him by his collar. But after a while, he fell unconscious as Midnight used her quirk and announced Bakugou as the winner.

Bakugou has a dream and he believes in himself. He knows what he is capable of and he wants to be the on the top and the best. But not this way. One look at his expression was all it took to understand that he didn't want to be the winner like that where his opponent refused to use his full power on him. As the medical team came and took him to the nurse, Y/N got up and started limping there to see him, along with his whole squad ofcourse. It wasn't that she just cared about Bakugou. She was also worried about Todoroki who looked way broken from the very beginning. Maybe Y/N was a bit bitter about him winning against her but that didn't mean she was insensitive. Both the boys were hurt physically and mentally.

As soon as they arrived, Bakugou's rough voice entered their ears. He was sitting on the bed grumbling at first, but then he became aggressive as Todoroki refused to answer any of his questions.

"Hey, are you guys doing okay?" Kirishima asked.

But Bakugou wasn't listening. His emotions took over and he just wasn't ready to listen to anyone. Some people came in along with Midnight and put him on restraint. "I think it's best if you leave them alone for now." Recovery Girl said.

As they were going to leave, Midnight stopped Y/N and said, "Stay here. We will escort you together when the award ceremony begins."

"Okay." Y/N said and quietly sat down on a chair nearby. She turned to Todoroki and said hesitantly, "....I don't know how or what you feel but I just hope you get better. I know both you can do much better than that. I... that's all I can say." He looked down and just nodded his head. She turned towards Bakugou who was still going beserk. And although she wanted to just talk to him, she just couldn't gather the courage. It is his dream and no amount of assurance can bring back the time. So she just let him vent his anger.

The door opened and a staff said, "It's time."

As they were standing in their positions, All Might made an entry and started giving their medals. Everyone from the first year were standing before them, except Iida. Y/N didn't hear a single word from him or see him after their match. And for the kind of person he is, she knew he would've been the first to congratulate her, knowing that they fought each other. She decided to pay no attention to it and concentrated on All Might standing before her.

"I know you have more potential, Y/N. Don't be down for what happened in the match. Focus on training and getting better. You'll become a great hero in the future for sure." He said, hugging her in assurance after awarding her the bronze medal.

[ TIME SKIP ]

In the afternoon, they were back in the class. Aizawa said, "Nice work. You have the next two days of school off to recuperate. I am sure that the pros who watched the festival will wanna recruit some of you. We will cover the drafts forms and update you when you return."

"Yes sir!"

Everyone was tired and just wanted to go home that day. But ofcourse, Y/N was worried about the 'controversial image' that Kyoka was talking about. She had to, didn't she? Her brother and her parents had a reputation to keep which can be brought down just because of her. But no, her family wasn't anything like she thought. Obviously they were in the entertainment industry and scandals were always surrounding them, but they have the experience and knew how to shut them up. They have always handled these before. Y/N was just too busy with her own training to go up and search for such things. And her family was more than glad to avoid making their little daughter worry about it.

"Hey." she heard Shinso while walking down the stairs.

"Oh dang, sorry I didn't notice you...I was just tired." Y/N smiled, "And thank you for coming to see me after I lost the match."

"I wanted to see how you looked with your mouth shut for once." He said.

".....that's kinda rude."

"I am joking." He said.

"Then laugh or smile next time because I thought you were serious man." she stopped by the gate and said, "Oh I asked for you number before, remember?"

"Yes." He said taking her phone. She quickly saved his number and bid goodbye to him.

She was in no rush today, so she took her time to walk to the bus stop.

"You came to the nurse's office today." A voice growled behind her. She stopped and looked behind.

"I wanted to know if my friends were okay." Y/N said calmly. She would've dodged it if it was any other day. But just this one day, knowing what Bakugou was going through, she wanted to clear up atleast some things for him. And besides, she was too tired to come up with any excuses.

"That half-and-half fucking bastard is your friend?" Bakugou smirked, "Ofcourse he is, knowing how both of you have twisted minds."

"Don't belittle people's issues like that. It takes years to get over some things." Y/N said as she started walking again, "And I said 'friends' if you didn't hear properly."

"I am not fucking wasting my time on some extra like you."

"I don't know what's the issue you have with me but I do consider you my friend, whether you like it or not. You don't have to call me yours, just because I do. I..uh..I get worried okay?" Y/N said blushing, "I am too tired. Bye." She didn't wait for him to cuss her out or see his expression and started running to get home as fast as her legs could take.

"What the fucking hell?" Bakugou stood with a little blush on his face and muttered, "I am just embarassed."

There was no one to listen, yet it felt like he was trying to convince someone.