Catch Me I'm Falling (Todoroki x Reader x Bakugo)

Chapter 19: Horse & Dragon

As you laid in bed on your side, your body kept shifting and turning in different positions, unable to get fully comfortable.

You let out an exasperated sigh, propping yourself up with your elbows, sitting up and whipping your phone out once again to see if Todoroki had texted you back yet.

Your conscience wouldn't allow you to rest because you were worried as to where the half white and half red haired boy had stormed off to, especially since he left in a huff, his emotions running high and his mind mostly clouded with unbridled anger.

[y/n]: Are you OK?

[y/n]: Aizawa-sensei and your dad stopped me from leaving the house...

You had sent those texts over an hour ago, hoping he didn't run into any trouble...like get in a fight or something. (A/N: *ahem* Bakugo) Your eyes lit up when a notification popped up saying you had a new message from 'Ice Prince'.

[Ice Prince]: Yes, I'm fine.

But he always says he's fine...even when he's not.

[y/n]: Are you sure...? 😕

[Ice Prince]: ...Don't worry about me.

You felt your chest tighten and your lips press together into a thin line, your fingers hovering over the keyboard, ready to type, but you just couldn't think of what else you could say to him. You felt guilty you couldn't do more...so you placed your phone on the night stand, leaving the conversation at that and drifting off into a restless slumber.

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**Next Day**

You were riding with Aizawa to school today.

You tugged on your seatbelt since it had gotten stuck, much to your dismay. As you sunk into your seat, you got an inkling that Aizawa was going to bring up Endeavor's and Todoroki's little visit yesterday. 

"You know kid, it wasn't the worst offer out there. Endeavor brought up some good points. He said if you became part of the Todoroki family, you would have a home and a place to stay...you wouldn't ever have to worry about money..."

"I'm only fifteen! Why should marriage even be something on my mind?! Besides, Endeavor is only looking for traits and quirks that can be passed along to his grandchildren so he can use them as tools too! And last time I checked, becoming a Hero was my first and only priority." You groaned, pushing your head back against the headrest.

You didn't want to sound disrespectful to Aizawa or Endeavor, but you just had to vent.

Aizawa sighed, his hands loosening their hold on the steering wheel.

"You're right...Endeavor shouldn't have even asked me for permission about something like that anyways since I'm only your temporary guardian...but your future is something to think about...since your future includes more than just you becoming a Hero." Aizawa seemed to struggle finding the right words, he still wasn't completely used to giving advice like a parent yet.

You sat in silence for a moment, contemplating everything he said.

Aizawa-sensei is right, it isn't the worst offer ever...In fact, I probably could see myself marrying Todoroki one day, but it sure as hell won't happen through a Quirk Marriage or because of anyone else's desires and expectations!

With that, U.A. came into view and you decided to put your thoughts on the back burner.

You decided that for today, you would just focus on becoming a Hero and the rest of your future would have to be put on hold.