?*+ Standing Next to You +*? || s. Todoroki x fem!reader

"Welcome back lovely viewers! We hope you enjoyed your lunch break, before we get to the event we have a fun game for those out of the running!"

"Since this is a sports festival we planned some recreational activities for everyone, even bringing over some cheerleaders from the United States to get you all excited and- huh...?"

"IS THAT CLASS A??? WHAT ARE THEY DOING OUT THERE!?!?!" Present Mic shouted out.

You stood next to your female classmate, who are all dressed in skimpy cheer uniforms. Realizing all of you had been tricked, your face turns a dark shade of red as you throw your hands up to your face in embarrassment. Ugh... I should've know it was wrong to go along with this... Why would Momo have to make the costumes for us if we were meant to participate. You thought as steam practically erupted from your burning cheeks.

"MINETA!!! KAMINARI!!! YOU TRICKED US YOU PERVS!!!" Yaomomo shouted at the 2 boys who were sweating and blushing aggressively. From what Jiro and Momo had told you, the 2 boys claimed that all the girls were supposed to participate in the cheering. How stupid.

"Ugh how'd I let myself fall for Mineta's stupid prank..." Momo whined as she flopped over in disappointment. Uraraka tired to reassure he by placing a hand on her back comfortingly.

"Those idiots..." Jiro mumbled as she covered her stomach.

"Well no use in sitting around, let's make the most of it before the event starts!" Hagakure shouted as she began cheering.

As Toru began to dance around you peaked through your fingers and looked at the crowd next to Momo. While looking around at your fellow students you lock eyes with the dual haired boy from your class. Oh no Todoroki don't look at me like this! It's too embarrassing! Waiting for him to look away, you notice a faint tint of red on his cheeks as he analyzes your figure. You didn't have a perfect body by any means but you were quite fit and had faintly toned abs from all your training before enrolling at UA. Holding his gaze you lowered your hands from your face and covered your exposed stomach with the Pom-Pom's shyly. You jump as your attention was turned to the announcement of the final event starting soon. You looked back at the heterochromatic eyed boy noticing he never looked away, you shook your head as you went to gather with the remaining participants. This is so stupid... So much for first impressions as a hero.

You sighed stood next to Mina as Midnight started announcing the final event, "The last event will be a series of tournament battles that all lead to one winner!"

You sighed in relief at the declared game and smiled as the hero continued with the rules, "Each match up will be determined by random draws! Once everyone is matched up we can move onto the rec. games and then the event itself! For the 16 finalists you have the option to join in on the fun or to use your down time to form a strategy and save your energy. Now lets start with the first place team-"

"Um... excuse me..." You turned to the familiar voice and saw Ojiro's hand in the air, "I'd like to drop out of the event." He stated

"But Ojiro why?! This is your chance to stand out to the pros!" Some classmates pleaded

"I- have no memory of the cavalry battle, nothing up until the very end that is... it's probably his quirk that did it." The blonde boy admitted, "It just doesn't feel right when I don't even know how or why I got here. My pride just can't take it!" You frowned at your classmate but admired his honesty, as he looked down in shame a shorter boy from class-B also requested to withdraw. For the same exact reason.

I wonder... could it be a puppeteer quirk? Manipulation even? And they said it was that Shinso guy I think... what's his deal???

"These guys are- SO DAMN MANLY!!!" Kirishima shouted as tears formed in his eyes.