Break Through My Shell (Shouto Todoroki x Reader)

Chapter 11

When you walked into class the next day, bag slung over your shoulder and your uniform covering your bandages, it was slightly later than normal and several of the class was already gathered in small groups talking. Shouto was sitting at the back like always, staring at nothing in particular and not paying attention to your entrance.

"(Last Name)!" A floating uniform came up to you, getting a bit too close for comfort. "Are you okay?"

Uraraka, Midoriya, and Iida appeared from behind the uniform, which you were pretty sure was a girl. Because...of certain body parts. She most likely had an invisibility quirk.

"Yeah, I'm fine." She clapped her hands together happily before replying.

"I just realized!" she bubbled. "I haven't actually talked to you in person! I feel kinda embarrassed since it's already been a few days, hehe...but the name's Hagakure Tooru!"

"And you already said my name before, but I'm (Last Name) (Name)." You watched as she happily skipped back to her seat, talking to a boy with a large tail. Your attention was then diverted to the group of three who were waiting for Hagakure to leave.

"I must commend you for your bravery, (Last Name)!" Iida shouted passionately, waving his hand and arm stiffly in the air in a chopping motion. "I believe you are one of the strongest people I've ever met! You got hit in the chest twice really hard, and you were bleeding a lot, but—"

"I think she gets it, Iida," Uraraka interrupted, chuckling.

"I'm grateful that you think I'm strong though," you said.

"But it was really scary!" Midoriya countered. "It must've hurt a lot..."

"I passed out soon after, so it didn't hurt for long," you responded. You noticed Iida glancing at the clock, before he turned back to you.

"I must be a good class rep and tell everyone to sit down!" He stiffly walked to the front of the room as the you, Uraraka, and Midoriya took your seats. "Everyone, please sit down, class is starting!"

"..."

"The whole class is already sitting down," someone said.

"Yeah, you're the only one standing up."

Iida huffed and trudged back to his seat, stewing silently as the door opened.

"Is it a different teacher?"

Aizawa walked to his spot at the front, his entire body wrapped in white bandages and his usual clothes shoved on over top.

"You're back already?" Kaminari shouted.

"How manly!"

"I have an announcement to make," Aizawa grumbled, the majority of the class gulping nervously in response.

You rolled your eyes; it wasn't anything bad. If they checked the events of Yuuei High, they would know.

"The Yuuei Sports Festival is coming up soon."

"But is it okay to have it so soon after the villain attack?" Midoriya questioned. His emerald eyes stared at Aizawa in anticipation of his answer.

"They want to have it so they can show everything is fine. There's also going to be five times the security at the event," your teacher explained.

"That makes sense," Uraraka said happily.

"Now then, let's continue with class."

———

"If the Sports Festival is coming up, so we should train!" Uraraka exclaimed as she sat down at the lunch table you were at. Iida and Midoriya showed up a few moments after, holding lunch trays. Shouto and you were sitting nearby, barely any words exchanged between you. It didn't bother you; the two of you usually didn't talk during lunch anyways.