His Reasons (Todoroki X OC)

S2 Chapter 6

After the first round, there was a short break, allowing for both the students and the audience to take a breath. Everyone filed into the waiting rooms, thinking about the next challenge ahead, although the only thing Amari could think about was Todoroki.

He entered the room shortly after her, choosing to sit at the table in the corner, not bothering to talk to anyone. When had he become so moody all of a sudden?

Amari then decided she couldn't take it anymore.

Walking over to his bubble, she slammed her hand down on the desk, slightly leaning over the top with her eyes narrowed. It was time to figure out what was up with him. "Let's talk."

His eyes met hers for a moment only before shaking his head. "I don't have time. I have to prepare for the next round."

Amari just frowned at that, watching him stand up, already starting to walk away from her. "Seriously, who spit in your coffee today? I just want to talk."

But he only passed her, completely ignoring her wishes. "I'm sorry."

She saw him leave and a hot and angry frustration build up in her stomach. Why was he pushing her away like this? She thought they were friends.

Thinking for a moment, she realized it was now or never and before he could leave, Amari grabbed onto his hand, stopping his movements. "I'm getting real sick of your apologies Todoroki."

Todoroki looked the hand that was now being held captive by her and sighed. He already lost the first round, he couldn't be so easy going now. "Amari, I don't have time for this."

But this time, Amari was serious, clamping down on his hand and replying. "Then we'll make time."

Then before he could speak out again, she took the opportunity and practically dragged him out of the door before turning the corner so they could be alone. Enough was enough.

Once they were alone, Amari put her hands on her hips, finally letting go of his hand. "Alright, now tell me what the hell is wrong with you? You've been avoiding me the past two weeks and just now you literally tried to blow me up!"

Recalling his actions from the last round, Todoroki did feel bad about his treatment towards her, but what else could he have done? She was his enemy. "It's not about avoiding, and I already told you, I couldn't go easy on an enemy."

Amari's brow ticked in annoyance at those words again. She was getting really sick of it. "You sound like a broken record. I think you and I both know that it isn't just about the sports festival. There is something else going on with you."

Todoroki's mind flashed to his father and he couldn't help but frown. He already promised himself that he wouldn't involve her in this. "There is nothing going on."

But Amari wasn't fooled, getting more frustrated by the second. "Look, it's okay if you don't want to tell me but don't try and push me away because of it."

Saddening her eyes, she took another step forward, reaching her hand out in exasperation.

Her voice grew softer then. "You didn't walk away from me when I needed someone so I'm not leaving you alone either. I know it's none of my business, but is it so bad that I'm worried about you? I know there is something really bothering you, you can't fool me Todoroki."

He listened to her words and immediately felt bad. Todoroki then realized that his actions were probably making him act like he didn't care for her, when in fact it was the opposite.

Unable to lie to her face anymore, Todoroki's eyes fell, trying to dismiss his feelings. "It's not something you need to be worried about. You already have so much to deal with."