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Deku's POV
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It's been a few days and Kacchan's leg was slowly healing. We still haven't been that open about our relationship in public. But at least he didn't treat me like I'm a piece of trash. He talked to me and he was close. And ocasionally he would hold my hand, but no one seemes to notice it. Suddenly there was a knock on my door.

"Deku! Are you alive?" Kacchan yelled. "You promised me we'd go out today." I quietly went to the door and opened it. "Oh, so you're silent today? So you don't want me to hug you?" He teased.

"I do!" I yelled nervously.

"I knew that would get you." Kacchan said with a smirk on his face. He then opened his arms and waited for me to come into his embrace. I did so and he kissed my forehead.

"I love you, Kacchan." I said quietly. I was still scared to use those words because I didn't know if he would ever leave me.

"What was that?" He asked. I couldn't tell if he was just teasing because he wanted me to say it again, or if he didn't hear me. I looked him in the eyes.

"I love you, Kacchan." I repeated. He sent a light smile my way.

"I love you too." He said. We then just stood there in comfortable silence and hugged. We forgot that we were still in the hallway.

"Dek-" I heard someone call my name. I turned my head and saw Uraraka staring at me and Kacchan in shock. I quickly jumped away from Kacchan. I saw a sad look on his face.

"Uraraka. I can explain." I said, but she shook her head.

"No need. I understand. That's why he sacrificed himself for you during the villains attack. And that's why you've been on okay terms. I just thought you were finally friends. But turns out there was always something more." She said, a look of disappointment and saddness on her face.

"I... yeah. I'm sorry I kept this a secret. We kept it a secret from everyone. Well, except for Kirishima and Todoroki. Can you also please keep this to yourself? We don't want everyone talking about it. We aren't even sure when or how we wanna tell everyone else." I explained. Then Kacchan showed up behind me and put his arm over my shoulder.

"I-I'll keep it a secret. I'm happy you're happy." She said. I could hear that she was holding back her tears. Did this mean so much to her? "It's just that it's hard to accept this. I liked you all along. And I really thought we could be something someday. But I guess you found your happiness. And I'm really glad. I am. But it's hard for me." She confessed. How did I never notice that she liked me? I wanted to grab her hand for support, but she pulled away. "I'm sorry, Deku. I think I need some time away from you." She said and ran away.

"I understand." I said, eventhough I knew she couldn't hear me. Then I turned to face Kacchan.

"She was one of my best friends. Do you think she'll come back?" I asked him. I got the answer that I expected.

"You know I'm not good with that stuff. But for your own good, I hope she does." He said and hugged me tight. Well, he can't talk about feelings, but he's good at expressing them. "Let's just... stay inside for the day." He suggested as he motioned towards my room. I nodded and we went in my dorm room.

"I-I'm sorry my mood just ruined our date." I apologized and he shook his head.

"It didn't. You're still with me. That's all that matters." He said and smiled at me. "Now cuddle me. I'm cold." He demanded and I laughed a bit. I then laid down and opened my arms for him. He cuddled up next to me and we laid there in comfortable silence. I guess he can always somehow boost my mood. I suddenly felt a peck on my cheek. I looked at Kacchan and smiled at him.

"Kacchan, I love you." I said with a wide smile on my face. "You always make me feel better." I added and he grinned. Then there was a knock on my door.

"Midoriya." I heard Todoroki's voice from the other side of the door.

I stood up and felt Kacchan lightly tug on my shirt. I gave him a sad look and then walked towards the door.

"What's up?" I asked when I opened the door.

"Uraraka. She said she'd go ask you if you wanted to hang out, but when she got back she didn't say a word. She's just sad. What did you do?" He asked.

"Nothing." I said truthfully. "She accidentally found out about me and Kacchan. And then she confessed to me. She confessed that she liked me the whole time." I said, a bit embarrassed and ashamed. I don't know why I felt like that. I knew that I wanted to stay friends with her, but she didn't want me near her. At least not for some time. Guess that's how it's gotta be for now. I have to respect her decisions.

"Oh, that sucks." He said.