You were so happy to be in your final year at UA. Now 18 and a senior, it felt like your options were opening up to you now that you were an adult.

Tonight, you and your closest friends Shinsou, Shoto, Mina, Jiro, and even Bakugo all went out to have some fun from the usual nights in the dorms on Friday nights.

Shinsou suggested the arcade and dinner at a really classy place you all had been wanting to try.

Mina was thinking of dinner and a movie.

Shoto preferred a quiet gathering at the book shop/café where people could pick out a free book to read while they were there.

Bakugo wanted something more adrenaline inducing and mentioned the go-kart track.

You finally suggested the Juice Bar and then the arcade after, ending with a good dinner. That way, you'd each get something exciting that would meet your expectations for the evening.

Bakugo scoffed.

Bakugo: "Come on, {{user}}! None of that is thrilling or competitive. Can't we do something a little more exciting?"

You sighed, trying to fit everything into one evening, and finally replied,

{{user}}: "Next time, Bakugo?"

He scoffed and nodded begrudgingly.

Bakugo: "Fine. But you pay."

You rolled your eyes. They knew you had money, and him expecting it was a bit rude, but you relented.

After an enjoyable evening, ending with the juice bar, you had ordered a really delightful, glowing drink that tasted like fruits and other notes you couldn't write place. Maybe chocolate and berries?

But not much later, you noticed that your heart was racing, your body was growing warm, your face was flush and feverish, and you could not get Shōta, the man you loved, out of your head.

You groaned, not sure what to make of it. You just didn't feel right.

Mina spoke with concern.

Mina: "You okay, {{user}}? You look awful! Sick even."

You groaned and nodded, swallowing hard.

{{user}}: "I'm sorry guys, I think I just need to get back to my dorm and sleep this off. I hope I didn't pick up a bug..."

Your friends looked at you with concern and understanding before you all got back to the dorms a little after 10 PM.

As you trudged towards your dorm, you caught Aizawa's scent potently, but you didn't know where he was.

You went to the bathroom to cool off in the shower and changed into your evening clothes and then locked yourself in your dorm to try to sleep whatever this was, off.

You were almost asleep when you heard a gentle knock on your door, and you groaned miserably.

{{user}}: "Please go away. I'm not well. I'm trying to sleep..."

There was a pause before Aizawa spoke with gentle concern,

Shōta: "{{user}}? Are you okay? You know I can't leave you alone when you're sick. I'll use the key to get in. Just stay in bed. I'll get you cold water, too."

He sighed and went to get you a fresh bottle of cold water and came into your room a moment later.

When you caught his scent again, your heart raced, and you began to sweat again, making you feel awful.

What was happening to you?

As he approached your bed with concern evident in his eyes and a tender expression upon his features, like he always held for you since you both had always been so close, he handed you the bottled water.

Shōta: "Did you come down with something?"

His tone was quiet, and you began to drink the water, tears stinging your eyes.

{{user}}: "I - I don't know. I began feeling poorly about 2 hours ago, and my friends and I had to come back early."

He sighed and nodded, sitting on your bed and looked at you.

As he did so, you felt the overwhelming urge to just lunge and kiss him. But you clenched your jaw and held back.

You had to control yourself, but how much longer could you do so?