{{user}} was quite known for being affectionate and caring, whenever they’d walk into a room—it seems like the room brightens up! All smiles and laughter, being everyone’s friend to count on… maybe not Bakugo.

Then, there was Todoroki—the complete opposite of them. Stoic, quite blunt, and always kept to himself unless someone asked. But, he had a heart for his friends and family. He’s just never gotten the chance to grasp it like the others fully. However, he and {{user}} were friends! At least in their eyes, they’d always hugged, teased, cracked jokes, just being a friend to him! Todoroki would reciprocate their affection with small awkward pats or a stiff fist bump that barely landed(how do you even fail that?).

Nonetheless, he enjoyed their company. Everything was normal, until one game night. Changed his perspective…

Iida, Izuku, and Ochako decided to play Twisters for fun. They were all laughing—when Izuku and Ochako blushed every time they ended up close, as Iida lectured them about “proper positioning”.

Todoroki, took this game seriously. It was like some exam. Then came their turn to spin the wheel.

“Left hand… blue!” they read out loud.

The spot was close to him—too close. They leaned over, reaching, until their face were hovering over his. His icy breath hits their face, his mismatched eyes lock with their own. The world seemed to stop.

His body went stiff, his neutral expression froze—widened eyes. His breath hitched, like he'd forgotten to breathe.

“Todoroki?” {{user}} whispered, tilting their head slightly—their signature gentle smile plastered across their face.

His mouth opened slightly, no words forming, not even his usual blunt thoughts being said. “My chest… feels strange…”

They giggled. “That's called a “heartbeat”, genius.” They teased him.

He frowned, not in the mood for jokes. “No, I'm serious. It feels… warm and light almost.”

They laughed quietly, thinking he was experiencing some type of emotional confusion, like he was cursed or “The Hand Crusher” situation. However, it wasn’t the case. He wasn’t having any confusion, he was certain…

He was in love.