The Red String | S. Todoroki x reader

Chapter 13

I peak my eyes open, sunlight immediately blinding my vision.
I let out a small grumble before realising someone arms where wrapped around me.

Thinking back to last night, i'm assuming i fell asleep.. my cheeks begin to heat up as i look upward towards his face.
Shoto, sound asleep underneath me.

Oh my god i slept on Todoroki.

I'm suddenly wide awake without a doubt but enjoy the situation i'm in for now. I look around, careful not to wake him. Appears everyone went back to their respective rooms.

"Hey"
A croaky morning voice greets me.
I gasp "sorry did i wake you?"
"not at all"
"i'm sorry for laying on you" i laugh awkwardly and go to sit up.

Facial expression change: disappointment??

I furrow my brows but he fixes back to the blank slate he barely wavers from.
"don't apologise"
"o...kay" i give him a doubtful smile before sitting up properly.

WAIT WHAT DO I LOOK LIKE RIGHT NOW
FUCK

I hide my stress.
"I'm gonna go to the bathroom"
I stand up calmly and leave the room, entering the bathroom with a massive sigh.

Running over to the mirror, i noticed my hair was a complete mess and my eyes were puffy, probably from the crying.
"Noooo" i whine just as the door opens.

Mina gasps and jogs over to me.
"so?" she dances on the spot
"Mina look at me"
"Miss girl you look fine" she smiles "let me just brush your hair and then go back in there, okay?"
I sigh and rub my hands over my face "okay whatever"

She grabs my hairbrush on the side of the sink counter and detangles my hair. It took a while but she did it.

"Act cool" she gives me a thumbs up
"I- sure"

I take a deep breath before leaving the restroom and walking back to the sofa.

Think swag.

i twiddle my hair around my finger as i approach him.

Not very swag.

"hey" my voice cracks and i cringe internally.

Very not very swag.

"g'morning" he looks me up and down.
I'm still in last nights clothes... how sexy of me.

Mental facepalm.

I sit down to face him.
"Thank you for coming to get me last night"
"Sure, what do friends do"

Ouch. F word.

Todoroki let's out a low chuckle "Why do you hate when i say that so much?"

Is he playing dumb or actually dumb?

He pushes himself up to face me, his eyes staring deeply into mine.

"hm?"

It was almost like a deep buzz coming from the back of his throat.

Fuck- No way- is he playing dumb??

My stomach is going crazy, i'm literally about to throw up, he's making me feel so nervous. I try to reply but no words leave my mouth.

His eyes flicker down at my lips and back up to my eyes again. There's so much tension right now.

He begins to lean in, his hot breath hitting me in my face.

Minty.. did he already brush his teeth?
Was he planning this all along???

Just as his lips are about to touch mine,

"MORNING, EXTRAS"

a wild Bakugo appears. Leaning his elbows on the sofa we're on, looking down at the both of us, smirking proudly.

Sudden overwhelming embarrassment washes over me.
"embarrassed, L/N?" he smirks.

"No" i reply but don't even bother to conceal it.

I push myself off of the sofa and speed walk upstairs to my room.

WHATTHEFUCKWHATTHEFUCKWHATTHEFUCKWHATTHFUCK.

That was about to happen. What does this mean? He likes me back? Holy fuck. Holy fuck.

I'm so red in the face right now what oh my GOD!

I get dressed and practically fly down the stairs, straight into the bathrooms because i knew the girls would be in there doing their hair.

I throw the door open confidently and walk in. They all turned to face me, wide eyed.
"Did it happen?" they all jog up to me.
"It was literally just about to happen" I squeal.
"What prevented it?" They all inquire.
My nervous smile drops "Bakugo." i scowl disapprovingly even though he's not here.

"That bastard" Jirou says bluntly.
"I think we can all agree on that one"
"So... how did you feel"
"like i was gonna throw up-"
They all wince
"- no- in a good way. I was so nervous"

"Girl it's so close to happening" Yaoyorozu states "Just need a good opportunity for it"
"I know... i don't know when we're gonna be alone again." i sigh
"I mean... we could organise something in the dorm tonight. Like a game night or something."
"Spin the bottle"
"No that's so unseasoned"

I zone out briefly from the conversation. Both my mind and heart was racing. I feel like my knees are going to buckle the next time i see him.

"So just ordinary Uno?"
"yep"
"well what's that gonna do?"
"Shoto is more of a digital gamer"
"and?"
"he'll likely just go up to his room. that's when you'll follow him, y/n"

"woah what?" i ask nervously "no way"
"do you suggest anything else?"
"i say just let it happen" Uraraka shrugs.
I nod violently at her suggestion.

"You think it'll happen on its own?"
"yeah... sure?"