Jirou: Thanks...Denki.

Kaminari looked at Jirou with a big smile, it didn't matter if she liked him back or not, in those moments, seeing her smile back with hope in her eyes was enough for the electric hero. Her happiness was his reason to live.

Kaminari stood up and talked to her.

Kaminari: Come on, we still got time to train a little more, what do you say?- He said trying to encourage her.

Jirou: Alright...let's continue.- She answered back feeling pumped up again, ready to resume her training.

They continued training for an hour or so, Jirou was physically exhausted but her spirit said she could continue maybe a little more. 

Jirou: Ahh! I thought I could do more!

Kaminari kneeled to her level and put a hand on her shoulder- You did good Jirou.- He said with a gentle and honest smile

Jirou: T-thanks, Denki...I did alright, but I think I could've done more. Perhaps I need to train harder tomorrow.

Kaminari: What's wrong Earphone Jack? Can't handle the Pikachu style?- He said sounding very cocky and giving her a teasing smirk, he liked when cute little moments quickly turned funny and playful with her.

Jirou: Pffftt! I can handle the Pikachu style. After all, you haven't seen half of my training.- She answered back at his teasing, and they both laughed.

Kaminari: Hey, if you need my help, you know where to find me. Now come on, let's get to the dorms, it's already dark outside. The blonde stretched his hand towards her to help her get on her feet. 

Jirou: Yes, it is quite late. Maybe we can do another training session one of these days.- She said smiling back at Denki

They both gathered their stuff, locked the gym entrance, and started heading back to the dorms. It was around 7:30 pm, it was already nighttime, but they'd be on time for dinner at the dorms.

They both started walking along the pathway, the light poles illuminated the path, with little fireflies flying around the lights. The temperature difference was noticeable at night, it was fresh but not cold, the night sky was clear of any clouds and they could see the city skyline at the horizon, a truly beautiful sight. Kaminari turned his face towards Kyoka and asked her.

Kaminari: Hey... J-Jirou- He said a little flustered, but the dark of the night camouflaged the pink on his cheeks, lucky for him they weren't noticeable at all.

Jirou: Yeah, Denks?- She turned at him.

Kaminari: Since the start of this second year...you s-stopped calling me names like Jamming-yay, or dumbnuts, or idiot... Not that I was bothered but, why did you start calling me Denki?- He asked feeling a little flustered.

Jirou: Oh...I kinda of forgot about that. Hmm, well it must be because I kinda am comfortable around you. I have to admit...you're really charming when you're not stupid.- She blushed a little, she wasn't wrong though. Since the start of their second year, Kyoka was a little more open and less shy, especially with Kaminari. Their friendship was stronger than before.

Kaminari: Hehe jeez thanks.- "Just take the compliment idiot".- he thought to himself after she said he was charming even though she also called him stupid.

Kaminari: Still, I like it when you call me Pikachu...is funny and...kind of cute.- He added, feeling his heartbeat get faster by the second.

Jirou: Hehe, I guess I can call you Pikachu, if that makes you feel good, you idiot.- She said sarcastically, chuckling just seeing Denki's face after calling him an idiot yet again.

Kaminari: Aaaaaaand we are back to the "idiot"- yeah he was bothered by the teasing but tried making her laugh with his sarcastic tone and succeeded.

Jirou: Well then, idiot. Can you walk me to the dorms, please?- She added playfully.

Kaminari: Of course m'lady- He said offering her his arm in a very ridiculous way, trying to imitate a medieval lord's gestures and accent.

Jirou: Denki, you know I don't like that "m'lady" gesture and the lord-esque routine of yours.- She blushed a little but still tried not to make fun of his shenanigans.

Kaminari: Hahaha sorry sorry, then...let's go...Kyoka -He offered his arm in a very sweet and gentle way for her to grab while blushing. 

Sometimes, Kaminari didn't understand where the fuck did he found the courage to do this kind of stuff with Jirou, knowing it was pretty corny and stupid. But he was just too impulsive to care. Well, not for nothing he was the embodiment of the phrase "lovable idiot".

Jirou: Sure, Denki...- She took his arm and they both walked all the way back to the dorms like they were in some sort of gala event or a royal wedding, him with his arm presenting it to her, and she anchored to his bicep.

It was safe to say Kaminari's face was red the whole way they were like that, Jirou maybe had some pink tone brushing her cheeks but it was hard to tell if she was flustered: hell she was good at disimulating it.

They both arrived at the dorms, they let go of each other once they reached the steps and entered the building. Once inside they were greeted by the smell of food, almost everyone was downstairs, either cooking, helping out with the table, or just doing nothing. It was Bakugo and Sato's turn to make dinner, that only meant the food was going to be a BOMB, and not because Bakugo was one of the chefs designated for tonight. 

Momo: Kyoka, Kaminari. Welcome back, how was training?- Yaomomo approached them the moment she noticed them entering the building

Jirou: It was good, fuck it smells awesome in here.

Momo: Yeah, you guys arrived just in time for dinner, we are almost ready. You better go take a shower and hurry before we get ready to eat.

They both nodded and went up to the elevator to their respective rooms, it was a good thing they both lived on the same floor. They quickly grabbed some clean clothes and went to their respective shower rooms. Kyoka left the girl's bath all clean and perfumed, she went down the elevator and reached for the kitchen where everyone was getting ready to eat, but Kaminari wasn't there yet.

Maybe he's still bathing - She thought to herself realizing the blonde electric guy wasn't there with the rest.

Then, a yelling pink girl called for Jirou, she turned to find Mina and Hagakure looking at her, inviting her to come talk to them.

Hagakure: Hey Jirouuu, how was training?

Jirou: It was fine, I guess.- She answered back, her attention was more focused on the food that was waiting for her than the conversation she was having with her friends.

Mina: Soooo...anything new in the Kaminari front?.- The pink girl asked, raising an eyebrow and looking at Jirou with a smirk that only could mean trouble.

Jirou: Shut up Mina.- Jirou answered back a little annoyed, she knew that the teasing between Kaminari and her would never go away.- You know nothing happened.

Hagakure: We know you don't like it when we talk about it, but Jirou, at least give him a chance. I'm sure you'll grow into him, you look so cute together >///<.- The green-haired girl said with pink on her cheeks.

Yeah, after the war, Hagakure learned the ability to make herself visible at will, so she could turn visible from time to time when she felt like it. 

Jirou: Just shut it.- She said, feeling bothered by the comment the invisible friend just said.

Kaminari arrived and everyone was ready to eat. The Bakusquad members were sitting at the end of the table, Kaminari took his seat, and beside him were Sero and Kirishima. In front of him, Jirou, Tokoyami, Shoji and Ojiro. Like always, the whole class engaged in different conversations across the long dinner table, enjoying, and having a good time...like a family.

Sero: Tell me, did you two make out or something?- Sero whispered, facing Kaminari. The last one could only try not to choke on his food at such a comment.

Kaminari: Shut up dude, nothing happened.- Kaminari muttered back

Sero: Come on, at least you tried asking her out?

Kaminari: I told you, we just did some training, nothing more.- Denki couldn't help but to blush a little at the teasing he was receiving from his friend.

Sero: You are such a coward bro.- He laughs under his breath

Sero: Hey Jirou!.- He said raising his voice to a normal tone again and looking directly at the punk girl who answered his call by looking back at him.

Kaminari: What the fuck are you doing???- Denki muttered, not sure of what his friend was going to do, but certainly he was going to do something stupid just to embarrass Kaminari.

Jirou: What's up Sero?

Sero: Did you know Kaminari has a girlfriend?

Jirou: Really?.- She said a little confused

Sero: Yeah of course! in fact, there she is.

Then Sero took Kaminari's left arm by the wrist and raised it above.

Sero: Say hello to Kaminari's girlfriend hahahaha.- He said making fun of the blonde guy.

Jirou: Pfffffttttt HAHAHAHAHAHAH. She and many laughed hard at the joke.

Kaminari: Ughh-Fuck you Sero.- He said with an annoyed expression, but seeing Jirou smile while laughing was enough to make the embarrassment worth it at least.

Kaminari: And for your information Sero, I'm right-handed, so it would be the other hand you idiot.- He decided to join the banter just for the sake of having a good time and making Kyoka laugh.

At the other wing of the table, some people paid attention to the situation that was developing.

Mina: They are so clueless *sigh- But they sure look cute together.

Hagakure: Yeah, it's a shame she doesn't want to admit it. She's so blind.

Ochako: I'm sure they'll end up together, they just need a little push.

Mina: But remember what Yaomomo told us, the more we force it, the less she'll listen.

Aoyama: She's too stubborn sister, only actions will work mon ami.- Aoyama liked getting into the girl's conversations like a good gay friend. But who better to talk about love than a French?

Hagakure: Yeah but waiting for a perfect situation to come is a waste of time.

Aoyama: Trust the process girl, le temps de l'amour est parfait (Love's time is perfect).

Dinner was over and everyone started to help cleaning the table, doing the dishes and just hanging around in the common area. Jirou was standing just looking at her phone when she noticed Kaminari getting closer to her.

Kaminari: Hey Jirou, wanna hang out later?- He said with a smile

Jirou: Sure, I'm a little tired but we could hang out a little in my room, come by in 20min, okay?

Kaminari: Sure...

Jirou got in the elevator and went to her room to clean a little before Kaminari arrived. After 20 minutes passed, a knock on her door sounded. She opens it and invites the blonde guy in.

Kaminari sits on her bed grabbing one of her guitars and slightly playing something.

Jirou: You are getting better, if only you could do that with your grades.- She chuckles

Kaminari: "If inly yiu ciuld di thit with yiu grides".- He mocks her last comment with sarcasm written all over his face.

Jirou: Pfffttt hahahah, come on Pikachu, chill out.

Kaminari: So, are you excited about the school weekend festival?- He said shifting the course of the conversation towards the event that was scheduled the next week.

Jirou: yeah. I'm pretty excited, actually, I want to perform.- She said grabbing the guitar Kaminari was playing to tone it while making small talk.

Kaminari: Perform? really?.- He sounded excited because that meant he could see her play live once again, and that filled his heart with joy.

Jirou: Yeah, you know the little theater that's on the 6th floor of the school's main building, the one with the little stage?

Kaminari: Oh yeah, the theater club room.

Jirou: I heard some of Class 2-B girls saying they're going to make like an open mic night and bar in that room. They're gonna have tables, drinks, and snacks. And the students can come up on stage to play some music or sing, or even do stand up comedy.

Kaminari: That sounds so cool, I can't wait to hear you play.- He said pumped up, with a cute smile that resembled a little puppy ready to go outside to the park.

Jirou smiled back, a little blush appeared on her cheeks, she really didn't deserve him, he was way too sweet.

Kaminari: So, you already know what song are you gonna play?

Jirou: Yep, well I got an idea....- She reached for her laptop and opened Google.

Kaminari tried taking a peep at her screen while she was opening YouTube, browsing for the song.

Jirou: Remember the other night when I and the girls stayed watching a kid's movie downstairs?

Kaminari: I think so. Why?

Jirou: It was a DreamWorks movie, it was kind of boring and childish for my taste, but the music the movie had was awesome and I really liked one in particular, it was a cover of an older song but this version has Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick. There it is.

She said while clicking on one specific video. Kaminari saw how she grabbed the guitar once again and started playing while singing.

https://youtu.be/jlbqdtO08fo

His eyes widened, and he could feel how everything around him just disappeared, there was nothing in the world but she and him. The sweet melody of her voice was like a drug to him, he was addicted to it and could feel oxytocin flooding his brain. Every time he heard her was like the first time she sang in front of the class when they were coming up with the idea of the A-Band for the School Festival last year. Her voice was like a golden sunshine that blinded him every time she sang something, no matter what song it was.

The video came to an end and she stopped playing, slowly opening her eyes. Just to find a red Kaminari, with a lost look in his golden eyes. This was one of those times when you could tell clearly the electric spark that came out of his pupils every time he was with her.

Jirou: So...what do you think?

But Kaminari was truly lost in his world, looking at her with that stupid cute face, There was no doubt, he was in love with her.

Jirou:...

He wasn't even blinking, that started to creep Kyoka out

Jirou: Hello???...Earth to Kaminari.- She started snapping her fingers in front of him until he regained consciousness.

Kaminari: W-what?- He said all confused and flustered, realizing he was just staring at her without saying anything, like a creep.

Jirou: I said, what do you think?

Kaminari: It was...Beautiful.- He said with a gentle voice

Jirou: Uhm...thanks, I still need to practice some details but I think this is the one I'd like to play at the open mic.- She said blushing a little at his friend's previous comment.

Kaminari: Don't worry Jirou...you'll do great, I know it.

Jirou: Thanks Kaminari...

They spent the next hour or so listening to some music, chatting, and playing cards until Jirou started to feel her eyelids closing. And without any warning, she fell asleep.

Kaminari: Hey Jir-....

He saw her knocked out, it was understandable. She had a rough day, and training really drained her energy significantly. He couldn't help but admire her while she was sleeping

She looks so cute when she's sleeping.- He thought to himself.

But, he couldn't leave her like that, sitting on the floor with her head down, that would be bad for her back and neck. He gently picked her up, bride style, and laid her on the bed. He tucked her with the purple sheets and turned off her laptop. When he was ready to leave, Denki couldn't resist the temptation, and gently placed a soft kiss on her forehead, while slowly stroking her purple bangs.

Kaminari: She would kill me if she ever finds out about this...but, it's worth the risk.- He said talking to himself, smiling at the sleeping girl in front of him.

The blonde guy finally turned off all the lights in her room and left, closing the door behind him. He was also feeling sleepy. It was around 10 p.m. already, time to go to sleep. But there was something in Kaminari's heart that needed to be done before he could go to bed because that wouldn't let him sleep a wink.

He arrived at his room, and the first thing he did after brushing his teeth was to grab the guitar he had, sit on the desk's chair, and started playing the same song she showed him.

https://youtu.be/ymgGeQW5_QM

(Just imagine this is him playing and singing)

He could feel his feelings flowing on. When she played the song, he paid close attention to the lyrics. The letters represented what he felt for her, well, there were so many songs that represented his feelings for her, and that he wanted to sing to her. But at this moment this song was the one that represented that. She wanted to play that song because she liked it, he wanted to play that song because it was a translation of his love for her. It wasn't just a song.

When he finished the song, he felt his heart was content and satisfied for now. Time to get some sleep...

[2:00 am, Jirou's room]

Jirou: N-No...GET AWAY FROM ME.- She screamed, waking up from another nightmare...

To be continued