𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 ᵇⁿʰᵃ

𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒎

[y/n] laid in bed, looking at her many date options since Ashido's fashion show was right around the corner, and she had yet to pick someone. [y/n]  thought Shoto might be a good option; he's classy and a very subtle man...but she didn't want to lead him on.

Bakugou is too much for a fashion show, [y/n] knows she needs good company, someone she can speak to without feeling aroused and intimated the whole time.

Kirishima might be the best option, but the rule she had engraved in her mind of hitting then quitting kept popping up.

Keigo was out of the question. He is the reason for her trust issues, self-image issues, and everything in between. She wouldn't let herself fall into his toxic hands again.

In the midst of her scrolling, Midoriya's caller id popped onto her phone. Her face scrunched up in confusion before clicking the answer button.

"Hello?"

"Good evening [y/n]-chan," his voice beamed from her phone.

"Hey, Izuku-kun," she replied, her face smiling in curiosity.

"Are you busy? I don't mean to call you so abruptly,"

"I'm not busy. It's fine, Izuku-kun,"

"Oh—ahem—so I called b-because I had a question," his cheeks began to burn, as his hands began to sweat.

"What's up?"

"I was wondering...if perhaps, you'd like to accompany me to Ashido's fashion show...? You know...as my plus one?" [y/n] smiled at his cuteness; she literally didn't want to say no.

"Wouldn't it look strange if you went with your assistant?"

"I suppose it would look different...but I want to take you [y/n]-chan,"

"You're faltering me, Izuku-kun," a blush began to fill her cheeks.

"So is that a yes?" his heart rate quicken, not sure what answer she'll be giving him.

"Are you asking as my boss or my friend?"

"A friend, of course!" he answered quickly, doing his best not to pressure her.

"Izuku-kun..." her voice went serious.

"Y-Yeah," he could already sense her answer.

"I just don't think it's wise that we go together. We'll give the media the wrong impression," she gave him a tone that sounded like she was talking down to him.

"W-Wrong impression?"

"The rumors are already crazy about us being in a secret relationship. If we go together, it'll just feed them even more," she sighed, knowing she probably broke the man's heart.

"I...I supposed you're right about that," he mumbled, he took a quick pause and then began to open his mouth, but he was quickly cut off.

"Besides, I think you'd look fantastic with Uraraka-san by your side! You guys are the dream couple! Meeting in high school and growing up together! It's perfect media coverage!" [y/n] smiled lightly. She knew that she wasn't good enough for her boss, and she just didn't want to get his hopes up.

"I-I rather go by myself," Midoriya sighed, [y/n] felt his disappointment.

"Izuku-kun, she cares for you deeply,"

"I care for you deeply," he immediately regretted his response.

"What are you trying to say, Izuku?"

"Why are all my friends emailing you?"

"Don't switch the subject," her voice went cold.

"I-I...I really like you [y/n],"

"I'm going to stop you there. Please remember that you're my superior, and you have my utmost respect! But our relationship can't go any further than what it is now, Izuku. I owe a lot to you, and I want to continue working for you for as long as I possibly can...but if my presence is distracting—"

"No! It's fine, I understand! I don't want you to leave the agency. I need you," Midoriya babbled.

"Okay...so shall I construct an email for Uraraka-san?"

"Yes, please,"

"I'm sorry, Midoriya, I hope you understand! I would go with you if you weren't my boss, I swear,"

"I do, I do, you just gave me another reason to praise you as the best employee in the agency. Your professionalism never ceases to amaze me [y/n]-chan,"

"Thank you, boss,"

"Of course," as happy as Midoriya sounded, he couldn't help but feel frustrated that he wasn't going anywhere with [y/n].

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a/n:
i'm writing the next smut chapter rn
and i'm very excited to drop it kfkdkkd
anyways
i hoped that you enjoyed this chapter
like always
much love and stay safe y'all 💜
-marle ✨