1946 words! So I have been trying to procrastinate the uploading to get at least one chapter written on Quirks Are Overrated, but fuck it!

(Y/n)'s POV

I sighed happily as I snuggled into my seat between Ochako and Shoto. It was good to have Shoto back at school, it was good to know no police were trying to find either of us and it was absolutely amazing to know Shoto was recovering, albeit slowly, he was. I looked over, him wearing a turtleneck, most likely to hide the healing wounds, and concealer covered his wrists, rubbing off onto his school jacket. I listened to him slurp on his noodles while Hatsume was typing furiously on her phone. My notifications informed me I was the person of interest. I pulled it out and what lied upon my screen was indeed a text from her, and before I even unlocked my phone I knew what she wanted.

[Hatsu: He's here! Okay, so can I ask about that night now?]

I could practically hear her whine, so I looked up at her, rolling my eyes.

[(Y/n): If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times; If he wants you to know HE'LL tell you. Besides, it really. Really wouldn't be wise with the company we have.]

My eyes flicked to Momo and Hatsume, as the fast reader she is, ended up following my gaze and her eyes widened.

[Hatsu: Ohh my god! Did you sleep with him?!]

I had made the mistake to put a bite into my mouth before reading the text, my eyes widening as my face became dark red. Coughing on the food, Shoto's hand was instantly on my back in worry, him reaching his other into his bag. "I'm fine! I'm fine!" I coughed out, patting his chest.

"Are you sure?" Shoto handed me the bottle disregarding my protest. I nodded and shot a glare at Hatsume. He has gotten a bit more depending on me, but that's to be expected. I sighed and he finally removed his hand off my back.

"Hatsume, no." I warned. She giggled and ate on her food with a smug grin on her face.

"I think yes~" She cooed, we gained the confused look of our peers and before I could explain I bit my tongue, quite literally, as Momo pulled our attention her way.

"You two have gotten quite close." She sneered, placing her elbow on the table and gently resting her chin on her palm. "I thought so much better of you Sh-" She was cut off abruptly by the person I very least expected; Shoto standing up.

"W-we're over! I can't do this!" His posture shook, voice wavering as he stared the ravenette down. The cafeteria grew silent as even older student's peered over to see what was going on.

"We're over? That's rich coming from you! You never give me attention! You always gave it to this whore!" She swiftly pointed to me and my eyes narrowed as I slowly stood next to Shoto.

"What th-" Shoto took a deep breath and put a hand on my shoulder, hindering my sentence. His face held regret, but anger bubbled up, mixing into it.

"Yes, I admit I spend a miraculous amount of time with her, but it's hard not to. She doesn't do anything to cause problems. You on the other hand... You never even held my hand or attempted to make me feel like I mattered. I'm not good with expressing myself, and I know that, but I at least made the attempt. (Y/n) stepped up when I kept telling myself it was just a phobia, and that was after you held my hand a few times. Told me to observe your behavior. And you hu-" He stopped, a loud slap echoed around the silenced room, gasps cutting through the air with it. My eyes widened as I felt the intensity of the hit on my own cheek, turning towards Shoto. He cradled his face and looked back at me. "I'm so sorry (Y/n)-" I didn't let him finish his sentence as I ripped the sprouting plants from my cheek, grabbed Momo by the tie and shoved the flowers down her throat.

"You fucking whore!" I screamed at her, watching her squirm and trying to unclog her throat with muffled coughs. "You make a fucking fool out of yourself day in and day out. I'll give you some credit. Your quirk needs skin exposed, but you dress like a slut anyway! And-" Shoto grabbed my arm, shaking his head no. His eyes were brimming with tears and I grabbed his hand off my arm. "It can happen to anyone. It doesn't make you weak. It just makes her scum." I whispered to him, turning my attention back to the female, who had already started to clear the blockage. "Then you went trying to rape him. I fucking despise villains like you!" I pulled the turtle neck on Shoto down, exposing the dark spots that had slowly faded, leaving her bite marks on display. Then fiercely grabbed a napkin, wetting it with the bottle of water Shoto gave to me messily. I took his hand gently, a 180 turn from how I was treating the inanimate objects and pulled up his sleeve, wiping away the concealer revealing the scabbed burn marks that were still a light red. "This is why you're scum and why you deserve death." I rubbed Shoto's wrist but didn't remove my deathly glare from Momo.

"That's not my fault! His father wanted me to!" She defended, standing back up and slamming her hands on the table. I laughed loudly, dropping Shoto's hand as I leaned over the table, getting up into her face.

"If Shoto wanted me to kill you, and I complied, I'd still be the one going down for first degree murder you fucking idiot!" Her face paled as I scanned her over with disgust. "Now go fuck those boys you have been gawking over all week long." I pushed her back harshly and grabbed Shoto by the waist, pulling him out of the cafeteria, thanking whatever is up there that I was on his right side, because within a second of my hand being on his waist, the left side of his torso burst into flames. Where the fuck were the teachers during this? I'm gonna have to have a quick chat with him, I know I'll be expelled... I sighed and threw the doors open, leading him to my workshop. I dropped my arm from his body and took his hand in mine. His fire had died down slowly, but his face was still a vibrant red, as tears had seeped down his chin.

"(Y/n).." I shook my head to silence him.

"Shoto. I don't know if I'll be attending school much longer, and that means I might not be able to protect you. You don't need me though! You're strong, powerful, and amazing. Anything she made you feel, it's not true. None of it. And what she did to you, I swear to god... what she did to you isn't your fault, and it can happen to anyone, it happened to you and I would kill to take your place, to make sure you didn't have to go through it." I watched Shoto close his eyes tightly, shaking his head.

"No..No, no, no...." My eyes widened and he took my face, rubbing his thumbs over my cheeks, I watched the streams going down his face thicken as he gave me a broken smile. "Thank you. (Y/n) thank you. I needed someone to remind me that it's okay... Midoriya did that once and I became pretty close to him, but all he did was yell at me, and break some of his fingers. Looking back, that is quite a bit... But you lived every second of abuse I did. You didn't need to, you didn't deserve to. And you were almost killed trying to protect me. You stayed up two nights, breaking rules, just to comfort me. Then after school you came back to your house, where I stayed just to tend to the damage done. You tried to tell me so many times." He let out a soft laugh. "So many times that she wasn't right for me, but you stayed distant enough to let me learn yet close enough to save me. It's been what? Two months? Three? And I already regret it, I regret mistaking the feelings I had for her. You shouldn't have gotten hurt because of me... Thank you for not giving up, when you clearly should have the very first day..." I had started silently crying just as hard as he had, and he wiped every tear before pulling me into a hug. I hugged him back tightly, my movements faltering at a noise. He let go of the hug and pulled out his phone. I stared at the screen with him as he pulled up the text.

[Moron: Hey bro! I'm sorry about earlier! Hey, soooo. You should totally watch the video I took of everything! Especially from 8 minutes!]

I looked at Shoto. "Is... Moron...?"

"Kaminari? Yes. Yes it is." Shoto's response was fast as he clicked on the video and forwarded it to the time stated. It was me walking him out. I quickly looked at his red face as he cleared his throat. "Sorry..." He muttered. I laughed softly under my breath, situating myself by him, looping my arm around him lazily.

"Alls forgiven." I hummed, watching Monoma walk over to Momo, slamming money in front of her. I shared a look with Shoto as he turned his phone up to hear.

"I don't pick on the mentally unstable! Or their crazy as fuck soulmates for any amount of money. That bitch asked if I sucked dick, and I should have stopped there! And I caused the other to legit get sent home. Then their extremely crazy bitch friend almost strangled me! Don't go asking people to do your dirty work." My eyes narrowed as I watched him walk away.

"Shoto...." I murmured darkly. He shifted uncomfortably before stopping.

"(Y/n). Did he say anything to you too?" I laughed.

"Course not! Stop changing topics! Is he the reason you were having so many issues? I'll fucking kill her! And him, fuck his apology from the other day."

"So he did." Shoto sighed. "They played us both.. its whatever." I scowled at his words, looking back at the screen.

"-they aren't lying?! They don't have proof! Stop recording Kami!" Mina yelled I scoffed but started laughing as Hatsume stood in the background.

"I got proof! Anyone wanna keep doubting?" Iida stood up and whispered into Hatsume's ear and they ran out of the room. The camera moved a bit before the recording stopped.

"Wonder what they're doing..." I whispered. Shoto moved into my side and shrugged.

"You know... for a couple of weeks I kept telling myself I was wrong and dirty.. a cheater, if you will, for wanting to just sit like this with you. But it's okay to do that right? You can just sit and enjoy someone's company and not be romantically involved with them?" Shoto's head tilted and I smiled some.

"I'd say you can, but people might think we're romantically involved... and if I were to ever get with you, I'd kill you for sitting like this with another female...." I trailed off and he laughed. I need more of that.. it's such a lovely sound.

"So, sitting like this is exclusive to you only, friend or more?" He inquired. I snorted and smacked my thigh lightly.

"Damn right it is."
~The End~

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Shoto's POV

I stretched, standing and holding my hand out for (Y/n) to take. "I hope you don't actually get suspended or anything..." I scratched my cheek and together we walked out of her workshop area, walking past students, who seemed to be leaving. Some winked at us and others gave small cheers.

"Gurl, you put that hoe in her place!" A male with half of his hair shaved smiled, putting his hand up. I watched (Y/n) give him a high five.

"You know it, gurl!" The male gave her a giant thumbs up, walking away. My hand itched to take hers. Do anything. I know I want her, I've been denying it for at least a week, but...

"Todoroki. (L/n)." Aizawa gruffly said, appearing from thin air, halting our movements.

"Aizawa sir.." (Y/n) mumbled, following the male as he motioned us to. Walking alongside the female, I closed the distance a bit and shot her a worried smile. She returned the gesture warmly and together we moved into the conference room. There sat all the teachers, seemingly to wait impatiently for our arrival. Aizawa joined them all the while, motioning us to do the same. I uncomfortably sat down, noticing (Y/n) stand by me, stiffly, on guard and ready to run at any moment.

"Please sit Miss (L/n), it's in your best interest to show us that you're cooperative." With Principal Nezu's warning, I nudged the seat beside me and let out a soft sigh in relief as she sat down. As the teachers shared a look I unbuttoned my school jacket, shrugging off the uncomfortable clothing. It was cold outside, yet the school was at a decent temperature, and seeing as everything was exposed, I wanted it off. That, and my left side was almost completely exposed anyway from my shoulder to half way down the material. "How about we start with an explanation of what happened in the cafeteria, hm?" I became silent as I thought about what happened. Now that it was over and I wasn't basking in (Y/n)'s warm aura I realized that maybe I over stepped. Maybe I was in the wrong.

"Well." (Y/n) shifted in her seat and sat back comfortably. "Momo was being pretty rude, and trying to say that us, Shoto and I, you know. Soulmates? We're getting close. Like, duh. But then she tried running her mouth, so Shoto broke up with her." I struggled to hold in a snort. Nothing about the situation was funny, nor what she said, but it bubbled up anyway.

"Mmhm... But the cafeteria is a place for eating and maybe conversing. And what you did was neither." All Might interjected, surprisingly stern.

"What I did?" (Y/n) choked on a laugh and I looked at her as she leaned the chair on its back two legs. "I just made sure she got what she deserved. I mean, she ate didn't she?" I shook my head no at her, trying to get her to be quiet. "Listen." I instinctively moved away from her as she dropped the chair back to its regular position with a loud noise, her voice changing from airy to strict with a drop of a pin. "I wouldn't have done what I did if she wouldn't have added more shit to her list. I might have been wrong but the shit she did to Shoto? That shit's worse. Kick me out, suspend me, do whatever the fuck you want, but she should be placed in whatever the fuck you can place her in." My eyes watered and I looked down upon hearing her protective words. The wounds on my arm were healed but the skin was discolored from the scarring. The raw, red skin on my wrists was a huge comparison to my typically pale skin. And I slowly lifted my right hand to my neck, rubbing my fingers over the bites, shuddering at how the cool skin felt against the warm marks. I hadn't realized the room was silent until a hand was removing mine from the wounds. "He's damaged, permanently. The scars, the mental trauma she put him through.. She deserved way more than I gave her. How can you not see that?" (Y/n)'s voice had changed yet again, to a soft, sad tone and I smiled as she rubbed her hands over my arms completely in a comforting manner. There was a pause, it was long and I felt my anxiety spike. I couldn't lose her, not after everything she's done.

"Give us any proof you have that she has indeed done what you've said she has, and we'll work on a proper disciplinary path for you and her." I stood, knocking my soulmate back from me.

"But I don't have a camcorder on me at all times! It's nearly impossible." What they are asking for is unfair. I don't give a fuck about this life bullshit. I casted a worried, angry, and sad look to the (h/c) beside me, only to be met with a smirk.

"Relax honey." Her sweet voice cooed as she brought out her phone. "Now onto business, hm? I might have to get Hatsume to get the data off of her gadget, but I have a picture of my arm for every time Momo dug her dirty little claws into Shoto's arm, plus I have audio recorded of a fight that took place right after her recent attack, but listening to that will out Endeavor trying to kill me. He could say it was because I was a stranger in his house, but if you listen to shortly after I arrive there, he's asking Momo what's taking so long. Then you have Denki's recording of the lunch fight, which has Momo openingly admitting she attempted to rape Shoto because of his father. And before you say anything. If she tries to deny it during a questioning, she's lying or she would have fiend ignorance when I brought it up." Midnight lifted her hand up with a grin.

"Man I love the protectiveness, such ferocity has me wet!" I internally cringed at her words, watching (Y/n) open her phone. She slid the device over to them and as they picked it up I was stopped by her standing.

"Shoto, you don't have to be here." She opened the door. "It's the audio after all." I nodded at her thoughtfulness as I slowly passed her. "I'll be accompanying him out here while you listen to that." I bit my lip, watching her shut the door as she shot me a soft smile. I had been running a blank, completely on autopilot since we walked into the room. "Hey now... Don't look at me like that." I blinked and blushed as I turned my head without even realizing what I was looking at her like.

"Uh. Sorry." I muttered quickly. Can't you just talk to her normally? Fucking moron. You did so just fine this morning and beforehand. Liking her doesn't make her any different!

"Lets get outta here."

"What?" My answer was dumbstruck and she dragged me with her.

"They have my phone which has a bunch of proof, let's just gooo! I wanna see Hatsubabes." She gave me a tug and I sighed, letting her drag me away.

"Hatsuuuuu, Iiddaaaaa!!!" She had dragged me through both dorms and I was starting to worry that the teachers would be starting to search for us. We got a mix between disappointed and congratulating looks as we wondered about.

"Shut upppp!!!!" At the voice I collided against (Y/n), looking over her head at who it was. "We got a surprise for you! But yelling our names is gonna get us caught!" Hatsume was sticking her head out of a supply closet door and she grabbed (Y/n)'s wrist, tugging her in. Instinctively I grabbed her other wrist, tumbling in after her. In the room stood Iida and a bunch of monitors.

"What are you guys doing here? And Iida, I thought even stepping into a room like this would taint you!" (Y/n) whispered. I stared at the scene in shock, on the screens laid multiple pictures of Momo stalking me, and even other evidence of stuff I never knew of, my stomach turned and I wanted to barf. I held my hand over my mouth, feeling the contents of lunch starting to come up.

"I had not known about the extent of her affairs! And now that I have seen that she has hurt my best friend, I have talked Mei into letting me expose Yaoyorozu for what she is!" Iida's words were great to hear, but I was too far gone. Zooming out of the room to try to find the nearest trash can, I hadn't made it and poured the contents of my stomach in the hallway by accident. Leaning over the mess and trying to cough up anything else I had, the images flashed in my mind alongside the experiences I had with her.

"There you a-" a muffled gag sounded behind me and I whipped around, my eyes widening seeing watery (e/c) orbs. "I'm gonna be sick..." She murmured, turning around. "I'll go find a janitor or something.." I wiped my mouth, looking down at my shoes.

"Sorry...." God why am I so disgusting? I should have been able to hold it, the trash can is literally three feet away! I was grabbed tightly by the shoulders and I looked down at the (h/c).

"Don't be sorry! I just didn't know what happened and was surprised to see that. Stay right here so I can go find the janitor and bring him to the correct area." (Y/n) nodded and I nodded back, earning a smile as she turned quickly and fled the hall in search of clean up.

I kicked the ground, being respectful of my distance while waiting. An older male turned the corner. "Ah! Yep I found him, thanks! You can go on to your little girlfriend now." He smiled at me as he drug his mop around the corner. My face flushed and I scurried past him.

"Sh-she's not my girlfriend..." I mumbled, stopping a few feet from the blushing beauty.

"I'm sorry! I didn't expect him to call me that..." I bit my lip and shook my head.

"It's okay. Mistakes happen." She nodded in agreement and we took off walking.

"Oh yeah!" (Y/n) lightly tossed me a water bottle. "Vomit tastes disgusting." I closed my eyes, listening to her light laughter as I opened the water.

"Sure does.. Thanks." I took a drink and sighed as we walked towards A-1s dorm.

Walking in, my class shifted in their seats, like they were ready to pounce on us. "Hello! I'd like your attention!!!" I jolted at the voice of Hatsume as the dorm tv screen brought itself to life. I caught a glimpse of Momo glaring at me from Mina's side, I returned the favor, promptly looking towards the screen. "I know what you guys are thinking! 'Oh my god, how did that stellar support core girl turn my tv on?' Well it's simple! But not the point! I'd like to help clear things up! So enjoy the film~" She winked and the screen turned black, a picture of Momo hiding in a bush took her place. "So this is when I decided to add my bug!" I noticed in the back blurred figures but could almost make out my hair. "This is the day I got my lovely lady to finally talk to her soulmate, and of course I watched, but they had another visitor.. Wha? Okay. I'll stop commentating. Wait! So you know, im seeing all this for the first time too!" She whined then exclaimed and abruptly the background noise stopped. It started playing videos and other pictures flashed up once in a while. My stomach churned again and I grabbed (Y/n)'s arm tightly, trying my hardest to focus on the ground. I felt myself moving and silently thanked (Y/n) for taking the initiative to get me out of there.

"Awe Shoto, you look so peaceful sleeping~" My eyes shot to the television, widening at the sight of Momo undressing me on the screen. I was sharply tugged into the elevator and I shot a glare at (Y/n) as she angrily pressed the close button.

"That fucking whore!" My eyes widened at her words, watching her shake. I slowly brought my arm up to caress her face, my anger vanishing. Don't yell at me... please don't yell at me... I bit my lip as my fingers brushed over her skin. So soft... My eyelids drooped some as she relaxed to my touch, a smile forming across both of our features. I moved my hand from brushing over her cheek to cupping it, watching as she leaned into my hand, humming. "I'm sorry Shoto... I'm sorry you went through everything. That is my fault, I just want to protect you, make up for the years I couldn't..." I frowned at her words, gulping some as she looked up at me. "And trying to right my wrong only got you in trouble and me to be kicked out..." You're wrong... No you're so wrong... I couldn't get the words out, and my vision kept jumping between her eyes and mouth. It's not the right moment, but I just want to... kiss her troubles away? I gulped and jumped back as the doors opened, then stumbled out after the female. I stepped ahead of her, unlocking my door before letting her in. We half awkwardly made ourselves comfortable on my futon, listening to the fight that had started taking place downstairs.

"Hatsume shouldn't have done that..." I whispered, peeking over at (Y/n).

"Probably not, and even if we told her no, it seemed her and Iida were set on doing it." I sucked in a sharp breath at what sounded like the fight getting worse.

"We should...." I started.

"Yeah... Lets go." Thankful to get out of the confined space of my room, we awkwardly stood on the elevator, the yelling getting louder with each passing second. When the doors opened I stood frozen at how about three fourths of my peers had been holding back the remaining fourth from attacking Momo. The dorm door swinging open had me holding (Y/n)'s hand tightly, and we watched on as cops came through the door to apprehend Momo.

My heart raced, I felt immediately safer, and happier. Turning my head towards the (h/c), I smiled seeing her give me a reassuring smile. She can't hurt me. Not anymore. I slipped my hand away from the warm securing one it held, covering my face as I let loose relieved sobs. It'll be alright, I'll be alright. Now that she's gone I can be okay.

But will it? I peeked over at (Y/n) who was shielding me from the others, telling them I needed my space. Will I ever be ready to face you, will I have enough love in my heart for you? Will I ever be able to say those three words? I took a shaky breath and remembered all the things Midoriya would say, why him, I can't say... But they worked and I balled up my fist. Yes... maybe not yet, but one day I'll be deserving to hear you say you love me, and I'll be strong enough to tell you that I....I love you too.

The End 🖤