𝘔𝘙. 𝘔𝘠𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘙𝘠 - ɪ. ᴛᴇɴʏᴀ

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER TWO
MR. MYSTERY

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"HEY IIDA! YOU LOOK RATHER CHEERFUL TODAY," Uraraka called out to Iida, her eyes lit up as she motioned him to join their table in the bustling cafeteria. Iida waved back with uncontainable excitement, his smile stretching from ear to ear as he approached his friends, eager to share the previous night's events.

Settling into his seat, Iida's excitement bubbled over as he began recounting the details, barely able to contain his enthusiasm. "At first, she was a bit skeptical, but once I mentioned that I attended U.A. High School, she started warming up to me. She even asked for help with her English homework and complimented me—twice!" Every word he spoke carried a hint of disbelief and genuine delight, his energy contagious. Uraraka's eyes widened, a mischievous grin playing on her lips. "Wow, Iida! It seems like you two are really hitting it off. Nicely done!" Her words dripped with cheer and a touch of playful mischief.

Midoriya, observant as ever, couldn't help but interject, scratching his chin as he delved into the characteristics of (L/N)'s quirk. "Well, (L/N) does have a rather...alluring personality, right? Her quirk's influence might make her a bit flirtatious. So, were any of those compliments a tad on the flirty side?" Midoriya's comment prompted Iida to sigh and frown slightly, a cloud of uncertainty hanging over him. "Yeah...does that mean she's not interested in me?"

Realizing his words might have dampened Iida's spirits, Midoriya's hands flailed in a frenzy as he hurriedly reassured him, stumbling over his words. "Well, at the moment, she might not have romantic interest, but that doesn't mean she isn't interested in getting to know you! If she keeps wanting to talk to you, that means you've captured her attention!"

With Midoriya's encouragement sinking in, Iida placed a finger on his chin, a renewed grin spreading across his face. "You're right! I have made progress with her! Thank you for clarifying that, Midoriya!"

Before Midoriya could respond, a cheery and melodic voice resonated from behind the trio, filling the bustling cafeteria. "Uraraka-chan, Midoriya-kun!" The group turned in unison, their gazes drawn toward the source of the voice. The trio turned toward the source, their eyes locking onto (Y/N) as she energetically approached. Today, she seemed even happier than usual, her cheerful demeanor contrasting her typical mysterious aura. Beside her stood her best friend, Todoroki, an unexpected pairing that somehow clicked, perhaps due to the contrast in their personalities.

The moment (Y/n)'s enchanting eyes met Iida's, a jolt of electricity surged through his veins, leaving him momentarily breathless. (Y/n) offered him a sweet smile, her waves of vibrant energy washing over him as she greeted him with a chipper tone. "Oh, good afternoon, Iida-san!" The warmth of her voice and the lightness in her presence made Iida's cheeks flush, his palms growing slightly damp. Stumbling over his words, he managed to reply, "Ahem...good afternoon, (L/n)! How was your sleep?"

(Y/n)'s cheeks took on a delicate shade of pink as she rested her left cheek in her hand, a gesture that exuded both confidence and allure. "I had the most restful sleep I've had in ages! All thanks to..." Her voice trailed off for a moment, only to be followed by an excited gasp. "Oh my god! I have to tell you about what happened to me last night!" Her eyes twinkled with anticipation as she settled herself comfortably, ready to share her extraordinary tale. "So, while I was working on my math homework, I received a text from an unknown number. Turns out I have a secret admirer! Isn't that exciting?" (Y/n) gushed, her voice brimming with anticipation.

Midoriya and Uraraka exchanged knowing glances, unable to hide their amusement as they observed Iida's reaction to (Y/n)'s revelation. Meanwhile, Todoroki, though partially engrossed in his soba noodles, couldn't help but give his full attention to (Y/n)'s captivating story.

Iida couldn't help but be captivated by (Y/N)'s storytelling charm. The way she swooned over him made his face burn, even if she didn't yet know he was the one behind the secret admirer persona.

Todoroki chimed in, his voice calm and composed, "How do you know he's not a stalker? For all we know, it could be some creep hiding on the other side of that screen." A soft giggle escaped (Y/N)'s lips, conveying confidence. "Because I know who he got my number from." She smirked mischievously, her eyes briefly locking with Midoriya's. "He mentioned that he got it from you, Midoriya."

Midoriya turned crimson, his nerves betraying him as he stumbled over his words. "I-I, um...I knew how much he liked you, so I couldn't say no when he asked for your number! But I won't reveal his identity, no matter how many times you ask!" He babbled nervously, his panic evident. (Y/N) chuckled, her palm resting gently against her cheek. "I had a feeling you would say something like that. I don't blame you, though. Loyalty is a vital aspect of any healthy relationship. It would be rude for you to disclose this person's identity without their consent. After all, trust is the foundation of any meaningful connection."Silence fell upon the chatty group, the weight of (Y/n)'s words lingering in the air. She broke the tension with a nervous laugh, rubbing the back of her neck sheepishly. "Sorry about that, I  didn't mean to get all philosophical on you guys."

With that, the conversation returned to its usual rhythm—playful banter, complaints about homework, and discussions about their future aspirations. Yet, Iida couldn't help but steal a few glances at (Y/n), his gaze lingering on her longer than usual and his heart yearning for the chance of becoming something more.

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