Breathing fire too; both of those quirks had little to nothing to do with ‘overwhelming strength’, especially a strength that rivalled All Might’s own. His brow furrows with a slight confusion, his mind wandering over why Midoriya was such an exception to every rule he ever knew about quirks and how they were inherited. Again, it seemed that the smaller of the two had something he was hiding about the issue.
Or, he really did get something from a grandparent, and it’s something far rarer than even being quirkless was. He felt somewhat glad that he was an exception. It would have been a terrible waste if such a great hero was stuck with quirk that had him floating small things towards him. Todoroki side-eyes Izuku quietly, noticing the addition of a rosy red to the littering of freckles that dusted his cheeks; he blinks as it fades, and he wonders if he was just seeing things. He wouldn’t press further, he simply acknowledges the answer with a short nod.
“You are very different. Not just from them,
but from everyone. I’m grateful for that.”
Todoroki wasn’t a fool, he knew upon looking back at himself that he was on a dangerous road that could have twisted him into a villain with one wrong misstep. He was still only used as an object by his father, and he was sure that would never change. Yet, whenever he might feel upset or angry over this fact, he could always feel a gentle tug from Midoriya putting back on the right path. He would become a true hero, far better than his father ever could be.
“Have you prepared for tomorrow-??
The written part of the exam, I mean.”
guilt consumed his mind. he didn’t like to lie; he didn’t like to hide things from the other. he’s been so honest with him, & yet he can’t be honest in return. he wanted to say sorry; to take it all back & tell him the truth, but such a thing would be frowned upon, especially after all mights initial coaching. it’d be exposing him too, if he said his power was passed down to midoriya. he couldn’t do that to his idol - no, his FRIEND. one for all was something only a RARE few could experience, & he knew all mights power was dwindling day by day, especially the more time he spends in his more muscular form. yet, he felt bad for causing such a stir in his life, especially since he can barely be a hero anymore -- but it was also for the best, to have a young person inherit such an iconic quirk.
he took in a deep inhale, shaking his head in thought. he doubted todoroki would even BELIEVE him if he spoke the truth. it was too farfetched, it was almost out of a comic book. but it was real, he HELD the power of all might, but he wouldn’t be known as such; he was proud to be able to hold the name DEKU. even if it used to have a negative meaning; uraraka turned it into something more positive. he will show the world how those without quirks aren’t USELESS. even if it takes a lifetime or two. he was dragged out of his thoughts when the other spoke, eyes blinking as he took a moment to process it. cheeks began to flush a deeper red, as an initial shock stunned his brain momentarily.
‘ you .. are ? ‘ he felt his heart beat in his chest, his mind grew a little FUZZY with the thought of him being actually GRATEFUL to have him around. hearing positive words escape others was RARE, & god; it made him feel embarrassed hearing it from the other. emotions began to stumble from his mind, coiling around his delicate heart as if it was a snake trying to devour his brain. EMOTIONS to others were always obvious, yet, this one was different. was it the start of INFATUATION -- or was it just simple admiration? he wasn’t sure. it nearly HURT, & he was almost eager to feel it more, but .... it was TOO risky. he would keep his tongue bit for now, as the talk of school interrupted his inner mind. ‘ ... for the most part, yeah. ‘
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