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This is kind of related to my first IIda story however this one is safe for work, and it is probably based before the other one. Anywayyyyy.... Enjoy!

Header Image is from: https://www.zerochan.net/2009273

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*School Bell Rings*

"Okay, class is over. Everyone please remember that the school dance is this Friday night and we will need your seating preferences by Wednesday." Mr Aizawa states, monotonous with a blank expression over his face. 

Your gaze immediately flashes from the window to Aizawa, looking shocked.

Oh my god.. The DANCE is this Friday?  I don't have a date? Do I need one? I barely have FRIENDS let alone a DATE! Oh god, oh god, oh go- 

"[YN]... Are you okay? You look stressed. Do you need something to eat? Or a drink? You're a little washed out" A strong voice interrupts your thoughts. 

Everyone has already picked up their books and left class. Class president Tenya Iida is standing over your desk. As you look up, he shows a smile.

"Oh, Iida! I'm honestly fine! No need to worry, thank you though." You look back down, placing your books into your bag and getting ready to leave class.

"Right, okay. Well come on then, I'll walk you out" He replies.

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At the beginning of the semester. Aizawa had paired you up to study with Iida after school as you had been struggling with a few of your classes. It was particularly difficult for you to adjust and make friends in this class of heroes. Generally you're quiet, polite and will speak only when necessary. Many students in the class felt like it was difficult to talk to you, so you never grew close with anyone, perhaps you could put more effort in but for now you just want to focus on your studies. Iida has always been very accommodating. He is kind, patient and earnest. You were a little intimidated by him at first, but you're thankful that you were paired with him for your studies. Not only have your grades improved, but you feel like you have gained a friend. Every time you two spoke, you feel heat growing in your cheeks and butterflies in your stomach. You try your best to suppress these feelings, thinking to yourself that there's no way he would feel the same! He is too focused on his studies to worry about girls! Plus there is some speculation as to whether he is actually a human or robot... Although you know he is a big softie deep down.

Walking through the halls towards the school entrance

"Uh, [YN]... Since the dance is on Friday, we will have to move our study session. If you're free this afternoon we could study today? Or perhaps tomorrow?" Iida states, awkwardly.

"I'm free today!"

"Great! Shall we head over to my house?" He replies.

"Yes, sounds great" You both turn your heads away as a deep blush washes both of your cheeks. 

Studying with Iida was your favourite time of the week. Not necessarily the part where you have to study. But it was always inspiring watching how passionate he is about helping people, even if it is just helping you with a few math formulas, he really puts his all into it.

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Walking up to Iidas house, you are always surprised at the huge front yard and beautiful greenery. It is definitely the opposite to your small apartment on the other side of town. You both walk into his lavish home, and into his dining room.

"After you, [YN]" Iida smiles as he holds the door open with his arm out suggesting you walk in.

What a gentleman-  You think to yourself.

"Thank you, Iida" You smile, walk in and set your books out across the table.

Both of you take a seat beside each other at the table. As you open up your file to pull out your work sheets, Iida notices your school form noting each students seating arrangements for the night of the dance. Your form is blank because you were planning on being placed on any table with an empty space. It wasn't a problem where you were sitting as no one had asked if you wanted to join their table.

"Uhm, [YN]. This is a very important form, you haven't filled it out yet." A look of concern swept across his face as he picked up the form and held it out for you.

"Oh yeah, I know. I just don't have a table so I'm just going to sit wherever I am placed. It's okay, I already spoke to Aizawa about that." You smile, trying to convince him that you're okay.

"[YN] Why don't you sit at our table? It is just myself, Midoriya, Uraraka, Todoroki and Momo. If you join us, then you will complete the table! It'll be perfect! I mean.. only if you want." He exclaims!

"Haha! You mean you and I will be the fifth and sixth wheel to the couples? That might be awkward.."

"I guess you're right." He replies, his gaze glaring into the side of your cheeks as you look down at your worksheet. 

Unbeknown to yourself, Iida had developed quite a crush on you over the past few months. You're the only person who was able to truly understand him. He always felt like you two just clicked, although he feels a huge sense of responsibility over you. Iida has noticed that you don't speak often in class or that you shy away from group activities. Wanting to help you, he does whatever he can. Over the months he found his feelings grow from simply wanting to help you to genuinely caring, and wanting to see that beautiful smile cross your face. A smile that he often doesn't see in class, but always notices when you two are alone together. 

He felt like asking you to the dance there and then. However decided to leave it for now. It is important to study first. Deep down he was scared of rejection.

- Both Iida and [YN] study for the next hour - 

- Tenya Iida POV -

Why can't I focus? I am letting [YN] down by not giving her my 100% focus.

I should just ask her

But what if  she says no?  

"Tenya?" [YN] Asks.

"Yes [YN]?" You reply, sounding exhausted and dazed.

"Is everything okay? Maybe we can study more tomorrow? I don't think either of us are in the right mindset to work right now." [YN] says nervously. 

"Everything is fine [yn], Dont be silly! .... Tomorrow sounds perfect." You reply.

If I don't ask her now I'll never be able to focus, I at least need to know what she thinks! I want to be a hero and here I am struggling to ask a girl to the dance. A great hero would ask without hesitation! I must know!

- READER POV -

You both pack up and head for the front door. 

"Thank you Iida! I think I've got the hang of those formulas. We can practice some more tomorrow?" 

"Of course, I'm glad I could help" He smiles. You turn around as Iida looks down at his feet. 

He hasn't gone inside yet?

You sling your backpack over your shoulder and make it half way between his front door and letterbox. 

"[YN]!" Iida grumbles out.

You turn around to see him rushing out to meet you, his body seemed tense. His voice, slightly distressed. 

"I don't think it would be awkward at all if you joined me at my table. If you and I attend together, then we would fit in just fine." He blurted out. Pink cheeks and wandering eyes. You could tell he had been wanting to say that for a while.

You can't hide your smile.

"You want to go to the dance with... me? Why would you want that?" You were hesitant, but you had to be sure you were both on the same page. Butterflies fill your stomach and your knees feel weak. 

"I couldn't think of anything better, you're kind, brilliant and your smile is just -" 

You cut him off by instinctively wrapping your arms over his shoulders and placing a peck upon his cheek. It wasn't easy for you to accept compliments like that.

"I would love to go to the dance with you Tenya"  You pull back, your eyes can't seem to part from his. You didn't realise how intoxicating his eyes were until you were caught up close. 

Iida wraps his arms around your waist and pulls you back into his embrace. Burrowing his head into your neck. You can feel the rosy warmth of his cheeks pressing into your neck. 

You both part and smile before sharing a final goodbye.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Iida!" You wave and smile as you head home.

"See you tomorrow, [YN]" 

Iida turns and heads back into his home smiling uncontrollably. 

I can't believe she said yes! I can't wait to see her tomorrow! There are so many preparations to be made for the night! Do I need a new suit? Should I pick her up before, Maybe I should buy her flowers? Perhaps Tensei can provide some advice.

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That's it for this one! I was initially planning to keep this as one part but I wanted to extend this bit. I'll do a second part which will be the actual school dance. I just love my sweet baby Tenya getting nervous realising his feelings and asking someone on a date.

I made this up as I went along so I'm sorry for any mistakes in text or spelling. I proof read but sometimes things slip through ❤️

Anyway! Thanks for reading! Let me know if you want to see more! ❤️