My Stupid Heart! (KiriBaku x Reader)

Chapter Fourty-Three

—First Person POV.—

The towering gates creaked open as the Prince, cloaked in regal attire, strode purposefully ahead after briefly greeting the rest of the group behind us.

And despite Katsuki's dislike for the peppermint haired man, the ash-blonde trotted forward to walk alongside him—too prideful to follow behind as per usual.

The air around me grew thick with anticipation as they crossed the threshold, leaving the world outside behind when the gates fell shut once more.

My eyes cast upwards and sparkle when I catch sight of the castle looming at the end of the stone path.

Now that I was closer, the grand pillars alongside the doors seemed to boast their intricate carvings—their details were more noticeable with glistening windows that reflected the silver hues of moonlight.

I didn't have much time to marvel when the doors are pulled open by well-dressed butlers who bow the moment the Princes pass by.

The echoing of footsteps resonated through the grand hall, adorned with tapestries depicting the lineage of a storied dynasty.

Katsuki's features had been replaced by a stoic expression—the Prince, seemingly unperturbed by it all, led us through corridors with relics of a bygone era.

"I got your message Midoriya," He intoned, "—Your rooms are all set, but I didn't know Bakugo would be coming too." The Prince comments, coming to a stop at one of the identical doors lining this hallway.

It's wood had been carved like a canvas, beautiful shapes and identical designs flitting the center.

"We didn't know either, actually." Midoriya laughs sheepishly, causing the Barbarian to glare his way as the Prince nods—gesturing a hand towards the door.

"These two should fit you four," He continues and the green haired boy steps forward, profusely thanking the Prince while the rest of his group splits—the girls head into one room while the Knight turns to open the door to the other.

Eijiro steps into the corner of my vision, causing my attention to flicker his way.

"You have fun catching up?" I wonder in a hushed tone—earning a cheeky grin from the Dragon as he nodded happily "Apparently, they set Tokoyami on fire." He comments.

And I blink "Who's Tokoyami?"

"A cool guy who has a Griffin named Dark Shadow, I'll tell you more about him later." Eijiro whispers and our hushed conversation comes to a close with a promising nod "Deal."

Midoriya had stepped off into his own room by now—pulling my eyes to the Prince once more, who's own mismatched gaze briefly met mine "I'm Todoroki Shoto." He suddenly introduces, tone even as if he was unsure about addressing me.

I'll admit, it was odd hearing a noble introduce himself without his title— Especially a Prince, but I try not to let my curiosity show.

I offer a friendly smile in return and reach a hand out for him "(Y/n)." I inform. The Prince takes my greeting with a short nod before lightly grabbing my hand to shake.

Then without another word, he turns, heading off down the hall once more.

"I can call for medics if you're injured." Prince Todoroki comments, glancing to the side as Katsuki comes up to walk beside him once more and Eijiro had opted to following behind us.

"She's fine." Katsuki intercepts before I can answer for myself—causing my brows to furrow as I glance up, catching his scarlet gaze fixated forward.

"Then why are you carrying her, Bakugo?" Todoroki wonders, showcasing a tinge of his curiosity amongst his emotionless tone and making me chuckle sheepishly.