The Red String | S. Todoroki x reader

Chapter 2

Note:
As i mentioned, this story is gonna be based on a different timeline and i've made it so dorms are already built :).

"What did i just witness?"

"The Best winning a race against a mediocre" Bakugo crosses his arms over his chest.
"Aww thanks, Bakugo" I act flattered.
"HUH??"

"Enough" the man with a scarf sighs frustratedly and grabs us both by the collars of our uniform. He drags us into the classroom and let's go of us once we're in front of separate desks.
"I am your teacher. Eraser Head." He walks up to the front of the classroom. "But call me Mr. Aizawa".
He wipes down the board quickly before turning around to face us again. "That behaviour will not be tolerated." he continues "Especially from class 1-A students" he mumbles before placing down a sleeping bag.

"A- sleeping bag???" me and Bakugo say in unison.
"Aren't you supposed to be teaching us??" Bakugo says accusingly.
"We're 10 minutes early. Nothing a nap can't fix" he replies sluggishly, zipped up in the yellow sleeping bag.

[10 minutes passed]

Everyone's settled down in their seats. Bakugo is leaning back in his chair, happily displaying his obvious God Complex... pretty much what i expected of him. While his cocky self is showing off, i have my head rested on my hand.

A boy with green hair suddenly comes rushing into the classroom. "S- sorry i'm late sensei"
"Just sit down"

"DEKU?!" Bakugo stands up, slamming his hands on the desk before storming over the the little guy.
"Kacchan!" He grins in fear, stepping back slightly and putting his hands up in surrender.
"WHY ARE YOU HERE. DAMN DEKU?!"
I stand up and walk over towards Bakugo.
"Chill out, chihuahua" I smirk and grab his arm, leading him back to his desk. He attempts to escape my grip but I'm just slightly stronger, barely, but i am.

I notice a boy watching me. His face held a calm, neutral expression while his hair was split with two colours: red and white. His eyes followed me and we caught eye contact for a millisecond before i snapped my head away, bringing my attention back to the angry pomeranian.

Bakugo sits down in his seat, pissed off.
"What's your deal?" i scowl at him.
"He just pisses me off."
"I can tell" I roll my eyes and glue my eyes back towards the front of a class where an unamused Aizawa stands.

"Today, we are doing a physical test to measure your current capabilities. Go and put on your PE kits and meet me on the PE grounds."

Already? UA got no chill.

*****

In the changing room, i finally get a chance to talk to the girls. They're all super nice and not cocky at all. I've clicked really well with Mina. She told me about her dancing and how she's been placed 1st in 85% of the competitions she's done. It's super impressive. I told her how i used to dance but quit a few months ago due to personal reasons.

"If you ever want to get back into it let me know" she grins at me which makes me smile widely. In truth, I do miss it. I'm just not in the right place for it right now. I appreciate her offer, though.

"Let's get moving ladies" Yaoyorozu grins and we all put our fists into the air and cheer.

As we exit the room, we're encountered with Mineta. I hadn't met him yet, the other girls had just told me about him. He watches all of us intently as we walk straight past him.
"You! You're the one who dragged Bakugo! That was so hot." he drools.
I scoff and look down at him, disgusted.
"You! You're the one who's a perv!" i gasp sarcastically, slapping him round the head. We continue walking, the girls giggling beside me and the boys laughing their asses off down the hall.

*****

"The first test is one on speed. Throughout this test you're allowed to use your quirks however you like, as long as it's responsible" Mr. Aizawa says in a monotone voice "and must i mention, the person to come last will be kicked from UA".

A bunch of the class get visibly nervous while the rest of us just become more fired up... apart from that half and half kid? I watch him as he wears the same blank face as before. Either he's great at hiding his emotions or he genuinely isn't phased.

"Hey, i'm gonna beat you" Bakugo nudges me "nerd".
"Funny you say that" I reply "loser".
He lets out a loud yell before grabbing me by my shirt and pulling me towards him "YOU THINK YOU CAN BE NUMBER ONE? AGAINST ME?"
"I guess we'll have to find out" I smile passively. He lets go of me and clenches his jaw.

I once again noticed the emotionless boy watching me intently. Is he analysing me or what?
I narrow my eyes to insinuate competition with him. I'll be better than him in this test. He just blinks and turns away.

Seriously? No effect?

"One at a time, i'll be timing you" Mr. Aizawa brought us all out of our either competitive or worried stances.
"Bakugo"

Pomeranian stands at the start line, preparing himself. "Quirk use huh? then you won't mind if i do this"
"Start"

Bakugos hands start to spark and before i know it there's a loud explosion and Bakugos already crossed the finish line.

Impressive. Appears i'm losing my confidence in winning this. Well I'll keep aiming for the top but, if not first, i'll be second.

"Todoroki"

Blank face walks up to the starting point. I raise my brows. Todoroki, huh? Number 2 hero, Endeavours son. This will be interesting since my dad is Number 3. I'm sure they themselves have their own battle to the top.
"So that's you're name" I say and he glances back at me before refocusing.

"Start"

Ice starts to form which he uses to push himself forward at a great speed, crossing the finish almost as quickly as he started.

What a nice quirk to have...
I'm impressed, ice is harder to control than you'd think. Though, i'm also shocked. I thought he'd have a fire power of all things - considering who his dad is and all.

Perhaps he's half cold, half hot.
That applies to his personality vs his appearance too.

FUCK. No. He's not hot at all.

"L/N"

I clear my throat and then i confidently approach the start. I make eye contact yet again with Todoroki, since i know he's going to be taken aback by our - seemingly matching - quirks.
"Start"

Just like Todoroki, ice begins to form under my feet as i run, then bringing it up and forming it as a wall behind me, using it to push me forward. I crossed the finish with nearly the same time as him only, i was one second ahead.

"YOU SHARE HALF AND HALF'S ICE QUIRK?" Baku-puppy yells at me.
"Not exactly" I smile as i watch Todoroki's face. Although his face didn't change much, his eyes are definitely open wider.

"THEN WHAT EXACTLY"

"Todoroki, your quirk," i walk over to him "I'm assuming your left side is fire, but your right, that's just ice?"
"Yes, that is correct" he nods blankly.
"The difference between ours is that i'm a water manipulator. I can control it's state: solid, liquid or gas, and also manipulate it how i please. It's more than just ice" I grin as I show off, almost as brassy as Aoyama.

Todoroki hums nonchalantly before turning back around to watch the rest of the class. It kind of pisses me off that i don't get a reaction from him.