1. I want the Rematch
Bakugou “ I can’t believe that Half”Half idiot let me beat him so easily, even when he faced the Glue Tape, he seemed to try harder! I threw a pillow against the wall, hoping it would explode, but it just bounced. Even I didn’t underestimate Roundface in our confrontation. I was starting to feel claustrophobic in my room.
I went for a walk to clear my mind, but I had completely ignored that after the festival, I was starting to get more recognized, even more so after being tied up like a psychopath.
“ Mom, mom, look! It’s the monster that won at the Sports Festival! “ Before the recognition of the child I only limited myself to intimidate him, I didn’t want to be flattered by an achievement that I don’t even approve of. At the gesture, both of them walked quickly away.
I sat on one of the railings in the park closest to my house, looking out at the city looming below my feet. Was I not good enough that he was motivated to use his full power? Just thinking about that, sparks and smoke began to rise from the palms of my hands.
“ I’m going to break his face next time I see him, “ burning the blade that landed on my shoulder.
Soon after, my cell phone started ringing insistently. It was Shity”Hair. I was beginning to regret giving him my number after tutoring him in geometry.
“ WHAT DO YOU WANT?! “ I asked reluctantly
“ You don’t have to be so rude, Bakubro “ I hated when he called me that “ I’ve been worried about you since you won the competition. You’re good?
“ Who you should worry about is you, YOU WERE THE ONE WHO LOST AGAINST ME!
“ From the way you listen, I guess you’re in a better mood
“ Goodbye “ I was about to hang up when his screams got me out of control “ WHAT?!
“ Whether you want to assume it or not, you are the undisputed winner, and the best of all UA “ he said while imagining his obnoxious pointy smile when he did so. I was beginning to feel irritated.
“ Get lost! “ I hung up without letting him answer. It was beginning to get dark and I headed back to my residence, without much appetite. Although, because of my mother’s constant screaming, I had to choke on the stew almost completely. What a detestable woman.
It was after eight at night, and I couldn’t sleep. The image of Half”Half unconscious on the ice rubble only made my blood boil. I wouldn’t be satisfied until I faced the depressed bastard. I’m going to show him that I’m as worthy as damn Deku.
Todoroki
After the confrontation with Midoriya at the Sports Festival, I was overwhelmed by the assimilation of my left side. I still had to shake off the shadow of my stupid old man before I felt safe using it.
The morning after the Festival, I decided to visit my mother after nine years of isolation.
“ Why did you decide to go right now? Do you think you should go without telling our father? “ Fuyumi had always been very considerate, but it was not the time to explain her. If I stopped another minute, I would regret it.
“ See you later “ I said goodbye closing the door behind me.
On the street, I caught the attention of some passersby, but I didn’t want to take any transportation. On the way to the hospital, I just thought about the different ways I could start a conversation with my mother. How much had it changed in all this time? My heart rate was starting to increase and my breathing faltered, but once I thought about what motivated me to go out in the first place, I was beginning to regain my composure.
We’ve all been caught up in that old man’s selfish pursuit, the same one that dragged Touya to his fateful end. One after another, my siblings were discarded until I was born, as if they were obsolete objects; as if the death of his firstborn was a failure, an experiment that did not turn out as expected. Lost in my thoughts, I lost track of the road and found myself in the hospital.
I decided to clear my mind, and make my way to her room. Shortly before deciding to enter, the thoughts returned, I was not there for me, but for her.
When I opened the door, her back was turned. After closing it, she turned to me and like a whirlwind, the memories of the last time we saw each other returned to my mind. She held a solemn look, which I couldn’t elaborate on later. My eyes clung to the ground, as did my feet.
“ Hi Shoto, it’s been a while “ the sound of her voice was like a breath of life, and when I looked up, I only found a smile that I didn’t know how much I missed until then.
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After the two days of rest, we found ourselves again receiving our usual classes and training. However, rumors about a villain killer prevailed in the hallways. My ears caught such a mention from Midoriya and when I wanted to get a little closer, I was stopped by Bakugou.
“ I WANT THE REMATCH, HALF”HALF BASTARD! “ my mood worsened considerably. Even Kirishima tried to stop him.
“ I won’t waste time with you “ letting go of his grip
“ DON’T UNDERESTIMATE ME! “ generating a small explosion that almost reaches my hair. When I tried to answer him, Iida stopped us, forcing the blond to sit in his seat but not before threatening me again. But this was just the beginning, the rest of the days he did nothing but harass me demanding a revenge that I considered pointless, over and over again.
One day, during the change of teachers, disgusted by his insistence, I agreed with one condition:
“ Unless you want the results of the Sports Festival to be repeated, you will have to wait for my left side to dominate “ standing a few inches from his face
“ Then I will be the one who will determine when you are ready to face me “ taking an intimidating stance, or at least that’s what he was trying to “ YOU WILL TRAIN WITH ME! “ a collective amazement, including myself, echoed off the living room walls
“ Done “ I answered curtly. If agreeing to leave me alone, training with him was the least of it.
Kirishima
Just as he suggested, or rather forced, Todoroki and Bakubro trained together whenever they could. At every opportunity, they had to train in an open space due to the blond’s big explosions while the more serene one tried to face him with his right side, increasing the other’s anger.
However, due to a miscalculation of the ice carrier, his hand was immobilized and in the face of the offensive attack of his opponent, he was forced to create a flare so uncontrollable that those of us who were around thought it was a LOV attack.
“ What happened?! “ Iida was the first to arrive and Aizawa was standing at a safe distance from both boys
“ What you heard and surely saw was a demonstration of the ability of your partner Todoroki. Nonetheless, “ both boys were lured to the professor by his capture weapon. His eyes flashed an intense red color. “ what happened is a result of overexploiting their abilities. Especially yours Todoroki, you must learn to control your left side “ with that said, set them free. Bakubro screamed and walked away from everyone. “ Is enough for today. You can go. “ The teacher urged us to leave, while Todoroki was supported by Midoriya, who had become closer to the stoic boy. On the other hand, I headed in the opposite direction, to meet Bakugou.
He was leaning against the sink and his face was soaked. From that distance I could see that the muscles were tense.
“ Bakubro, what happens between Todoroki and you?
“ WHAT DO YOU CARE, SHITTY HAIR ?! “ he yelled at me, as always
“ It’s not normal for you to be so upset with him. “ I took his arm “ I don’t understand. It was you who won! “ He let go of my grip abruptly. He stood with his fists at his sides.
“ Winning by being underestimated isn’t a victory “ his voice sounded unusually calm
“ Bakubro...
“ LEAVE ME ALONE! “ walking away from me.
Once I finished changing, I waited for him at the entrance to go together, as always. From afar I could see those who had become very close after the school festival: led by Midoriya, Uraraka, Tsuyu and Todoroki, who had a more relaxed expression. Except for Iida’s absence, the usual group was complete. Thinking about it, I wonder if Ashido, Sero, Kaminari, Bakubro and I will be some kind of group as well.
As soon as I saw Bakugou leave, I greeted him. At the gesture, he did nothing but grimace, however, since we started going on the way home, he never protested.
“ Tomorrow will be another day “ offering him a smile
“ Whatever “ looking away, while we matched our steps. But something stopped him, as soon as he heard the laughter of the aforementioned; he turned his gaze towards them, who were closer to us.
“ I’M NOT DONE WITH YOU, HALF “ HALF! “ the referral’s gaze turned dark
“ Don’t start an argument, Bakugou! “ taking him by the shoulder. But against all odds, something unexpected happened.
“ Says who backed away like a frightened rabbit before the fire “ Todoroki responded to the intimidation and without giving me the opportunity to stop him, with an explosion Bakugou was a few meters from the boy with bicolor hair, sparking from both hands, while the other held the frown. I ran as fast as I could to avoid an encounter between the two, being supported by Midoriya and the two aforementioned girls, who served as a barricade between both boys.
“ I’LL MAKE YOU REPENT FOR WHAT YOU SAID! “ I used my quirk of hardening to restrain my friend from starting a pitched battle after the warning they had received that same afternoon. “ LET GO!
“ We have to go! “ It was working. The detail is that I didn’t know how long I could resist.
“ Kacchan, leave him alone! “ standing between both guys
“ SHUT UP DAMN NERD! “ Loosening my grip “ And you, Half”Half bastard, I hope that tomorrow you are still as brave as today “ Todoroki didn’t reply, he just walked away from there while Bakubro did the same in the opposite direction.
It had been a week since the last time we were able to train, due to the fact that we were receiving midterms. During that time, Bakubro was very helpful, helping us to study, although sometimes we ended up exhausted by his reproaches for not understanding any explanation. Before Ashido, Sero, Kaminari and I spent so much time with him, they used to ask me why I insisted on spending so much time with someone so explosive, I told them that under that layer of hostility lay someone ingenious and capable. His intelligence during the attack on the USJ and the results of the tournament are nothing more than proof of everything he can do to become the number one hero. And I want to be like him, that’s why I like to be his company.
After the exams, while the boys and I approached Bakubro who, after protesting, allowed us to keep him company, we were interrupted by the last person we thought would want to approach him, Todoroki.
“ Do you still want to train? “ that drew a malicious smile at the referral
“ Look who wants to take a beating
“ I won’t ask twice “ without changing expression
“ Whenever you want “ standing up. For a moment I thought it would start right there.
“ Today, after training, in the practice area. The sooner I get rid of you, the better “ getting away from us.
And just as they agreed, after practice, they met in the training area. This time, it was Midnight who was supervising them, or something like that, since his eyes were only on the book he was reading. Fearing the worst, I wanted to be present. I was joined by the ever”friendly Midoriya, Yaoyorozu and Kaminari.
“ What has motivated Todoroki to practice with Bakugou? “ Yaomomo looked really worried
“ It must be because of the results of the festival, Kacchan assures that Todoroki underestimated him “ Midoriya was right, since that happened, he still hadn’t gotten over it.
“ I wonder if they will cause a big bang like last time “ and Kaminari being… Kaminari.
Both boys were in the open area, and it was Todoroki who started with an offensive attack, the wall of ice that impressed us more than once. Bakugou stepped through it to be greeted by flares directed right in his direction.
“ Looks like someone practiced. Now I won’t have to be shy “ Bakugou wore a satisfying smile, his gaze was challenging. He never showed that smile when we practiced.
“ You talk too much! “ approaching the blond alternating ice and fire.
“ Todoroki has improved a lot since the last time! “ Midoriya snapped excitedly.
We forget how long they had been in an altercation of physical blows, explosions, ice and fire. They both looked exhausted, but neither wanted to give in. On more than one occasion, they created blasts of pressurized air that caused several bursts, which attracted the attention of Professor Midnight, but in which she decided not to intervene. However, late at night, with both boys panting, barely standing, Bakubro prepared to make another frontal attack, but fell asleep soundly along with his opponent.
“ It is enough for today; I want to return to my house “ complained the voluptuous teacher after having used his quirk.
Shortly after, both boys woke up in the infirmary, but far from being angry, Bakubro continued with the smile that he maintained throughout the fight. Yaoyorozu had retired earlier, but Midoriya kept his friend company, while Kaminari and I accompanied Bakugou. Shortly after, we were the first to head out, but the blond stopped at the threshold, directing his gaze to the boy with two”tone hair and a very tense Midoriya.
“ Not bad, Half”Half “ leaving without waiting for an answer.
The following days, the practices continued, but this time, there was something different between the two boys. They not only trained; they also spent more time together. It was common to find them in the corridors, even once I saw them laughing. Although the screams of Bakubro and Todoroki had not stopped, it was as if they had become used to them.
“ Who would have thought that a burning face and a walking bomb would get along so well? “ Mineta stood next to me, while I watched them from one of the windows
“ Yes ... “ moving away from him. Why did this bother me so much?
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Hellous!
During the writing of the story, one of the songs that inspired me was “This Feeling” - Chainsmokers ft. Kelsea Ballerini
“But you’re the one that I want
If that’s really so wrong
Then, they don’t know what
This feeling is like ”
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