Light the way | Bakugou x Reader x Todoroki |

Chapter Twenty-four| Training Camp

"Those of you trying to be heroes will not receive days of rest. At this summer training camp, we'll have you aiming for even greater heights."

I couldn't help but squirm when Aizawa's gaze had met mine. It was obvious to what he was hinting at, my big speech that I made a few days ago about needing to reach my goal.

With his little speech said and done, it was time for us to wait for the buses.

"You seem pretty excited." My eyes had shot up at Todoroki's, who had been standing beside me.

"Heck yeah I'm excited! I've been looking forward to this for days!" My feet had begun bouncing subconsciously, making his mismatched eyes squint slightly when he smiled.

"It's nice seeing you like this."

"Like what?"

"All happy." Suddenly, it was hard to look him in the eyes, which is why I had shifted my gaze in any direction away from him.

"What, do you think I'm gloomy all the time or something?"

"Not necessarily, it's just that I haven't seen you smile like that in awhile." He had taken a step into my peripheral vision as I shifted from side to side. Was he really that observant to notice something like that? Hell, I didn't even notice that I wasn't smiling a lot lately.

But it made sense, I've been under quite a bit of stress.

Forcing my eyes to return to his, I noticed that he was now looking at me with a completely serious expression. It looked as if he was wanting to say something, but before he could get the chance to, Iida had announced for us to board the bus.

"Class A's bus is this way! Line up in seat orders!"

As usual, his arms were viciously gesturing in all sorts of ways as we began making our way towards him.

This was it, the start of the trip.

I didn't think I could've been anymore excited, but here I am, practically skipping over towards the bus.

Everyone was already falling into chatter as they filled in, taking seats with whoever they felt like. My eyes were roaming over the many rows of seats, we'd be on the road for quite awhile, so I think it'll be a good idea to sit with someone tolerable.

Hey, maybe I can ask Todoroki to sit with me.

Stepping to the side, I turned back to spot the said boy as I pointed down at the empty seats.

"Hey Todoroki! You wanna sit toge- woah!" I couldn't help but yelp in surprise when I was suddenly yanked back, my bottom landing safely against cushion.

"What in the- Katsuki! What the hell?!"

My eyes were fuming at the ash blonde, who didn't seem bothered by my raging glare.

"Why'd you do that?!"

"I didn't want to be stuck sitting next to some idiot."

"Well neither do I!" I went to stand, but his hand had quickly brought me back down. I was expecting to see a glare that matched my own, but he simply looked on with a blank expression.