You Make Me Strong || DEKU X READER

Chapter 23- UA SPORTS FESITVAL

        Before I knew it, the sports festival was here and I couldn't help but let my nerves get the best of me as I kneeled in front of the toilet, throwing up my breakfast.
             "It'll be okay y/n!!" Uraraka shouts to me from the other side of the stall. I only let out a whine in response as my body trembled.
         "Maybe I can just drop out and forget about the whole thing." I whimper from the other side.
          "No way!!!" Uraraka protests. I wipe my face with the sleeve of my gym uniform and slowly make my way out of the bathroom. "You need sunlight, you don't look so good." She points out as she studies my features.
         "Mhm." I grumble, walking over to the sink.
"You'll be great out there, I know you will." She reassures me. I give her a weak smile from the mirror before I splash water on my face.
"I just feel like I'm not as strong as everyone else." I respond to her as I dry off my face with a paper towel.
"You are Y/n-Chan!! You're one of the strongest people I know! You stood up to Bakugou and you fought against Villains!! You can do this!" She places a hand on my shoulder, giving it a small squeeze. I can't help but let a small chuckle escape my lips before I nod at her.
"Thanks Ochako." I place my hand on top of hers as I look over my shoulder, giving her a bright smile.

      We went our separate ways to our different friend groups and waited. I haven't talked to Izuku since the incident a week ago so I mainly stuck around Kacchan and his little friend group. I didn't really know how to approach him, I wasn't mad...I was mainly just hurt and confused.

     Urakaka stood besides Izuku, saying something to him and Iida causing them to look over at me. My cheeks reddened and I held myself, trying to ignore their gaze. I felt even more queasy, causing me to wobble where I stood.
        "What the hell is wrong with you?" Kacchan asks me.
        "I-I think I just need to get some sunlight." I respond to him. But before he can comment back, Present Mic's voice came over the intercom, announcing it was time for class 1-A to enter the arena. "Oh shit."

We all made our way to the large opening that led us to the arena. I could hear the people cheering, the bright light slowly warming up my skin but it wasn't doing much for my nerves. This was all so much, I'm not sure if I could handle this. I clenched my fist as I stood, feeling my heart beat violently against my chest. Just a few steps later, we were out in the open as Present Mic announced our class. I could feel the dirty glares from other classes which wasn't surprising. After the USJ attack we all kind of became famous for being first years and already handling villains but I'm not sure it's something I'd brag about...

Mina took one of my hands, holding it tightly for reassurance while she used the other hand to wave at the crowd. I couldn't help but feel comfort at this small gesture and do the same. My eyes scanned the crowd until they landed on my brother and Jess. I waved to them frantically, feeling my nerves slowly melt away. I can do this. So I can become a hero!

After the other classes entrances and Kacchan's "motivational" speech, we began preparing for the first test. I stretched along side my other classmates as we awaited to start. Occasionally I'd glance over at Izuku, watching him closely. Our eyes would lock causing my face to heat up before I could tare my eyes away from his.

TIME SKIP

Izuku was first in the first round, then Bakugou, Todoroki, and then me in fourth. It wasn't the top spot which I was grateful for since the 2nd round made the 1st place student a target for everyone else. In the 2nd round, my team was one of the top groups to score enough points to make it into the last part which was student vs student. This is where my nerves began to kick in once again.

We were given a 30 minute lunch break before students would be called out to fight against the opposing students. I stared at the line up sheet, my heart pounding against my chest.

Todoroki vs. Hikaru
Uraraka vs Bakugou
Midoriya vs. Shinso
Etc.

I glanced over at the duel haired boy as his eyes burned into mine. My cheeks heated up as I tore my eyes away from him and stared down at the food in front of me. Todoroki is one of the strongest students in our class. His father is Endeavor so I know he's strong. Even if he never uses his other side, his ice is pretty powerful.
"Hikaru." I hear a voice call out to me. The room goes quiet as I slowly look up into the pair of brown and blue eyes. My body tenses up and I feel all color drain from my face.
"Y-Yes Todoroki?" I stutter. My eyes were wide as they gazed into his calm ones.
"Know that when we're called to battle against each other I will not be holding back, I will win." He announces. My throat begins to burn as my body trembles under his intense gaze.
"L-Likewise." I mumble weakly. COME ON SAY SOMETHING BACK!!! But I can't, I remain completely frozen until he walks away and I let out a heavy breath that I didn't realize I was holding.
"That was pretty intense." Mina comments once everyone begins talking again. I let out an awkward chuckle as I look over at her.

Before I can attempt to eat my untouched food, another familiar voice calls out my name. This time the person's voice was less intimidating and a lot more soft, causing my chest to heat up and my cheeks to redden. I slowly turn around to see Izuku standing there nervously.
"C-Can we t-talk?" He asks me shyly. I stare at him for a moment, trying to process his question. I feel as though I haven't seen him in years all over again, and I was falling hard despite his harsh words towards me not too long ago. I nod and get up from my seat to follow Izuku out of the dining area.

I know super boring! But I wanted to get this first part over with so we could get back into the drama and romance!!