Chapter X

-Back to Shoto POV-

'What happened?! Why did he just collapse?! He said something about a heart problem but WHAT IS IT?! Damnit! GODDAMNIT!!'

My thoughts were eating me alive. I was worried to the point I couldn't sleep at all. I think for the past three days I haven't slept more than 2 hours or so. I'm running solely on adrenaline and caffeine. I'm not a big coffee drinker but I think I just downed 4 cups in 2 minutes or less.

All of his friends came to the hospital. Bakugou included, so I kept my distance. I figured they were probably still mad at me for that, so I didn't bother with them. They're all in the waiting room while I'm pacing outside the door to it. I kept chewing on my thumb and kept my hat low on my face. I was in such a hurry I didn't even think about fixing my hair, so I took a hat and at the front desk I asked for a medical eyepatch. He was skeptical but gave it to me anyway.

I bit on my thumb and made it bleed when I faced the other way. A short woman with dark green hair tied back and emerald eyes was walking my way, almost bumping into me. Her face was aged and her freckles speckled her rosy cheeks. She was a lot shorter than me and she couldn't be any older than her late 30s. Was this Izuku's mother?

"Oh I'm so..." she looked up at my face. "Oh dear what happened?! You look ill. Do I need to call a nurse?" the woman asked concerned, reaching up to touch my cheek. The right side, thank god.

"Do you happen to be Izuku Midoryia's mother?" I asked calmly, even though my heart was flying. Her eyes widened.

"You know my Izuku? Is he okay?!" Tears started to fill the corners of her eyes. She looked so gentle and hurt and it reminded me of Izuku. I bent down and hugged her, which I didn't think I was capable of doing. She slightly smiled into my shoulder and started rubbing my back. Tears staining my shirt.

"I don't know but I think there was a problem with his heart. He was in and out of consciousness but he still talked. I think he'll be okay, he's the strongest person I know." Physically and mentally.

"I hope you're right, uhhh..." she lightly chuckled as she began to pull away. "What's your name my dear?" Mrs. Midoryia asked.

"Shoto Todoroki. Izuku's roommate." I held out my hand as she shook it with both of hers.

"I'm Inko Midoryia, but call me Inko. It's nice to mee...wait," she trailed off and then her eyes widened in surprise. "You're that famous young musician that everyone talks about, right?" I cringed at her words and nodded. She then clasped her hands together. "Oh what an honor. I don't really know much about the music community or music in general so it took me a minute for me to recognize you," she apologized. I hummed.

"Don't fret about it. It's actually quite refreshing, to be honest." I glanced towards the waiting room. "Izuku's friends are inside. I'll be out here," I tell her. She blinked for a moment then gave me a heartwarming smile.

"Well, it was a pleasure to meet you. Izuku told me about his roommate but never told me who it was no matter how much I asked." She chuckled a bit. "Well thank you. Knowing that you have as much faith in Izuku as me or more lets my mind rest just a bit easier," she soothed before disappearing in the bland room full of teenagers.

     I now know where Izuku gets his gentle soul from. His mother is so kind hearted and accepting. But what troubled me is that she told me Izuku didn't tell her who his roommate was. I wonder why. Oh well, I'll ask.... after he's recovered from this mystery.

     I looked at my thumb. Teeth marks were still very visible on my it and I began chewing on it again and paced the hall.

     It was nearly an hour before we got news on Midoryia. The doctor went directly in the waiting room and I trailed behind him. He was way shorter than me so I towered over him. Like I towered over anybody except for a select few.

"I'm Dr. Ishi. Are you all here for Izuku Midoryia?" the doctor asked. Everyone either nodded or mumbled a "yes" in his direction. He gazed at his clip board.

"He's unconscious but in stable condition. He should wake up in a day or two but he'll have to be in the hospital for a week before he is eligible to check out. For precautionary measures."

"Are we allowed to see him?" Ochako asked which received some eager looks.

"Only family members until tomorrow. Is there any family in the room?" Dr. Ishi asked as he gazed at each of our faces.

"I'm his mother. Can you take me to him?" Inko said which received a nod from the man as he walked out, the woman skidding behind him. I sighed. I've missed too many days, so I can't skip school to come tomorrow. I'll have to go either.... I'm going after my classes. That way I can have more time with him.

"Hey, Todoroki are you okay?" Someone touched my shoulder and I instantly stiffen, instead of turning to them I turn away from whoever it was more.

"Yo, man, are you alright? I haven't seen you for a couple days. How've ya been?" Kirishima asked. Was he not mad? Why are they being nice to me?

"Todo, why are you ignoring us?" Mina silently whined.

"I know you're worried and all, everyone is, but you can't just shut yourself out like this. Come on, we're your friends aren't we?" Jirou said. I then realized it was her touching my shoulder.

"Jirou's right. It's not healthy," Tokoyami commented. I was shaking, I don't know why.

"Is it just me, or is he...?" Tsu trailed off and I fell to the floor.

"Woah what happened?!" Sero loudly asked. I ripped off my eyepatch and wiped away falling tears. Choking sounds were heaving up my throat and I sobbed. From confusion to why they weren't holding a grudge and joy from having so many people care about me. Hands found their way to my back and Ochako, Mina, Kaminari, Tsu, and Kirishima sat in front of me.

"H-Hey! What's wrong?! Why are you crying?!" Iida said sternly.

"I-I thought you guys were mad at me..." I managed to get out. I continued to sob into my hands as more than one person patted my back.

"Why- OH!" Kirishima realized.

"Hmph, how weak," Bakugou scoffed. I felt a smack on the back of my head. "Get yourself together, you're making a damn scene." I could tell by his words that he wanted me to man up and stop crying.

"Baku! How rude!" Mina whined.

"N-No, he's right for once," I chuckle and rubbed the tears away.

"What the fuck do you mean?! I'm always right!" he shouted.

"Sure~" Satou snickers.

"Do you wanna fucking die, you extra?!" A laughed erupted in the room. Unlike me, Bakugou either make people scared, mad, or laugh with his vulgar language. And I was grateful for that. I realized over my two days of constant thinking, he wasn't a bad guy and just wanted everyone to trust each other, that's why he tried to get me to show everyone my scar. To establish trust between friends. It might've not have been the best way, and he did get his ass beat for it, but he's not a bad guy after all. Still sniffling, I look up, well aware of my visible eye and scar.

"Thank you. For caring even though you didn't have too. I'm grate....ful..." I trail off. Everyone's wide eyes are on me, including Bakugou with his mouth dropped along with a few others. I feel my stomach tighten. Was this a bad idea. I look around frantically and snatched the eyepatch on the floor. I start to tie it on until a hand grabs my arm.

"Is this what... you were hiding from us, from everyone, for years?" Momo asked delicately. I gulped and nodded. I sit cross legged and looked down, letting the patch fall. I felt so small under their gazes and the silence didn't help.

"Psh, no wonder you were hiding it. That shit is ugly as fuck," the ashy blond scoffed, earning a few looks. Everyone was caught off guard with a laugh, from me especially.

"Yeah, I agree," I sigh.

"I mean, it's kinda cool looking if you ask me. Total chick magnet," Kaminari commented.

"I second that, except for the last part," Mina suddenly got right up in my face. "Man, you're lucky! You got two different eye colors!"

"No way lemme see!" Kirishima pushed Mina gently and got up in my face two. "You're right!"

"Were you afraid that you weren't gonna be accepted by us?" Tsu asked, sitting down to get on my level.

"I mean... yeah. I've had this since I was six or seven."

"No way, mine too!" Kirishima closed his right eye and showed me his scar. It was a tiny one, but still there. "My younger sister ran me over with a gator, a kind of vehicle for kids. I scraped my eye when it pushed me down and I smashed my face with a rock!" He smiled an all too happy grin.

"Why didn't you think we weren't gonna accept you? I mean, Tsu looks like a frog, Mina's got that alien look going on, Tokoyami looks like a bird and Shoji has unusually large arms!" Ochako said with a chuckle.

"Not to mention plain ass ugly elbows look like tape dispensers, Dunce face looks like a pikachu, Kirishima looks like a fucking shark and invisible girl has unnaturally pale skin," Bakugou added.

"Well, you look like a gremlin most of the time so you can't even talk!" Kaminari defended. A laugh was shared around the room.

"Shut the fuck up! You get the stupid point!" He flopped down on a chair with his arms crossed, his expression was mixed with a scowl and a pout.

"He's right. We all have our weird deformities and unusual characteristics. That's what makes us unique and different. The world will find out sooner or later so it's best to get over and used to it." Tsu squatted very frog like. She was right. I better get use to it.

"Hey guys, lets call it a day. I'm pooped." Kaminari rested his chin on Jirou's shoulder, who blushed at the contact. Everyone agreed and we all went back to our dorms.

I flopped on my bed after a hot shower, a snack and something to drink. As soon as my head hit the bed, I was out like a light.

Thank you Izuku. You're my world. Without you, I wouldn't be able to express myself on my own....

I think.... I've fallen for you....

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GoTuS tHe GaY!! LeT's Us HoOrAy!!

Published July 13 2019Edited December 12 2022