Shoto Todoroki X Reader

Chapter 22 : Cracks in the Silence

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The days after your agreement with Todoroki flew by in a blur of training, tests, and U.A.'s relentless routine. You and Todoroki kept your word, carefully concealing the growing connection between you. The stolen glances in the hallways, the brief touches when no one was looking—it all became part of the delicate balancing act of keeping your relationship hidden.

At first, it felt thrilling. Like you and Todoroki shared a secret no one else knew, a world that existed solely between the two of you. But as the weeks went on, the weight of the secrecy started to press down harder.

It was especially tough during class. Todoroki kept his usual composed exterior, focused and driven, while you tried to stay just as steady. But your heart always skipped a beat when his name was called, or when you sparred together during training. Every moment near him was charged, and it was hard not to show it.

Your closest friends—Deku, Uraraka, and Iida—began to notice something. They didn't know exactly what it was, but they could sense a shift in you. It made you more cautious, more guarded around them, afraid that any slip-up could give you and Todoroki away.

Mina, though, was another story.

She had that sharp intuition that made her dangerously perceptive when it came to matters of the heart. Ever since the Truth or Dare game, she had been eyeing you and Todoroki, suspicious but not confrontational—yet.

One evening after a grueling combat training session, you were all relaxing in the dorm common room, chatting about the day's events. Todoroki sat across the room from you, his attention on a book, while you sat on the couch with Mina and Kirishima.

Mina leaned over, her voice dropping into a conspiratorial whisper. "Hey, Y/N... something's been bugging me."

You stiffened slightly but tried to play it off. "What's up?"

She grinned, her eyes narrowing slightly. "You and Todoroki. Don't think I haven't noticed the way you two have been around each other lately."

Your stomach dropped. Had she figured it out?

Kirishima laughed, completely unaware of the growing tension in your chest. "Nah, Todoroki's way too focused on hero stuff for that. Right, Y/N?"

You forced a laugh, trying to act nonchalant. "Yeah, totally. Todoroki's always serious."

Mina didn't buy it, though. She kept her gaze locked on you, her grin widening. "Uh-huh. If you say so."

You were about to make some excuse to leave when the door to the common room swung open, and Bakugo strode in with his usual scowl. Everyone's attention shifted to him, and you silently thanked him for the distraction.

"Oi, idiots!" Bakugo barked, glaring at the group. "If you've got time to sit around, then you've got time to train. We've got evaluations coming up, and I'm not carrying any of you."