Chapter 3

"Crap", I cursed, ignoring the multi-colour haired boy in front of me.

There was nobody there. I heaved. I knew there was nobody there. But I was shaking and my heart was beating so fast I was sure I was going to die.

"Is there something wrong?", the boy asked noticing my shaking hands.

"No-nothing", I swallowed down dry spit.

"It doesn't seem that way. Miss, are you sure you're ok?", he asked again, genuinely worried however, my stressed mind was unable to appreciate the kindness and only felt anger in return.

"Look I told you I was fine! Now, leave me alone!", I cried, part of me was fearful thinking Eraser head would show up any minute which flared my agitation.

I was ready to sprint not knowing were to go but I was grabbed. He held my arm. He had a firm look on his face.

"I don't know why your so agitated but if there's someone following you I can escort you", why did he grab my arm like that? Why does he care? I don't even know him.

But taking his proposal into consideration. It didn't seem too bad one.

"O-ok", I knew the saying 'don't trust strangers' but I think I was desperate enough that any protection would do. There was also the fact that I could easily escape in any life threatening situation.

"Where are you going?", he asked.

"Home I guess?", I said after we already started in the direction. I felt much calmer and a lot less agitated at this point.

"What's your name?", I asked.

"Todoroki Shouto", he didn't even miss a beat or ask why.

"Todoroki, thank you for earlier. I had a bit of an episode but, I feel a lot better now", it wasn't a lie, I felt calmer and safer.

"Are you sure?" , he seemed more worried for me than I was for me.

"Yes, your really sweet for even walking me here but I'm good now so I'm sorry for bothering you", I smiled at him and he turned his head away for some reason.

"OK then goodbye", and he left with that. Part of me wanted to laugh at how straight forward he was and I didn't feel uncomfortable at all after meeting him.

I looked up, taking a breath at the fresh air and then I thought I saw something strange.

It looked like Izuku dangling off a giant bird. I laughed, looking away.

Ha... I must be crazy. I shook my head, heading home.

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Days passed. Here I was wasting the days helping my mum, leaving when I felt out of place or unwanted.

I heard that there was an attack in the city and Bakugo was a victim. I also heard that a certain green head boy got in the middle of it and both, Bakugo and Izuku, were surprisingly saved by All Might.

You can maybe or maybe not imagine the amount times I texted and called Izuku but weirdly received no reply. I even went to his house but he wasn't there. His mum said he was training for the UA exam which surprised me.

Was my outburst that disappointing... that he decided to cutt of all ties with me? He even said we'd get ready together. I was horrified, anxiety ridden to the point were I texted Bakugo.

'Hey, I heard you got into an accident. Are you okay?' , it was false worry and only there to be polite.

'Fine', it was quick but I was grateful I got a reply.

'Can we meet up? I need to talk to you', it was risky. Would he bother with me?

I got a reply surprisingly fast.

'I'm at the gym right now, you know which one?', I knew. It was probably the local one, he's always walking in and out of that one.

'I'll be there'.

And I set off, it was a five minute walk so it didn't take long.

Bakugo was sitting on the small pillar outside of the gym, he looked abit pissed but that might just be his resting bitch-face.

"What do you want,El?!", I was surprised he said my name but brushed it off.

"You look good", I commented.

"Why wouldn't i?", he retorted boastful. I reckoned he didn't really get what I meant.

"Well the accident didn't leave much on you, I mean".

"Oh..".

I laughed, after all the days of worrying I felt a bit better. If Bakugo was doing this good then I'm sure Izuku is fine.

"What are you laughing about?!", he burst out as the laughing subsided.

"Nothing, you just seem no different than usual..", he grunted. I figured this was my chance to ask.

"Kachan.., how was Izuku after the accident?", I said it quietly.

He just laughed after a long pause, "I knew you wouldn't see me without a reason", his words were cold and I felt my heart drop at hearing them. Why did I feel bad? I mean after everything this jerk made me go through.

"He's not picking up my calls or replying to my messages, sue me for being worried but I can't help it", I confessed in defense.

"You must really hate me, huh?", he got up and walked in front of me, shadowing me from the sun and I couldn't help but shiver.

Why did he make it seem like I was the bad guy.

"That doesn't matter Kachan", I lowered my head. "I just want to know if he's okay", I lifted it back up and was shocked to see his hurt face. It was there for a second and then it was replaced by an angry look.

"Deku's fine..", he turned away, walking back to the gym. "Goodluck with the exam .. you'll need it", he coldly said leaving me stupefied.

Why? Why did he make that face and why do I feel bad..?

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