"Aftermath of Battle"
Part 31
As I walked back to the dorms, I couldn't shake off the feeling of embarrassment that lingered from Osby's comment. I had been so caught up in my own thoughts that I hadn't even noticed him chiming in again. I mentally scolded myself for letting his teasing get to me, but a part of me couldn't help but wonder if Todoroki's actions had been motivated by something more than just friendship. I pushed the thoughts aside, focusing on the physical sensations in my body. My arm still ached from Todoroki's Quirk, and I could feel a few bruises forming on my skin. I made a mental note to visit the infirmary again if the pain persisted, but for now, I just wanted to rest. As I approached the dorms, I saw Deku and Bakugo waiting for me by the entrance. They looked concerned, and Deku stepped forward, "Hey, are you okay? Todoroki told us what happened, and we were worried sick." I smiled weakly, trying to reassure them that I was fine. Bakugo grunted, "Yeah, don't look so pale. You're not going to collapse on us, are you?" I chuckled, feeling a bit better. "I'm not going to collapse, I promise." The three of us walked into the dorms, and I was greeted by the familiar sight of my room. I flopped onto my bed, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over me. Just as I was about to drift off to sleep, I heard a knock on the door. It was Todoroki, who walked in with a concerned expression on his face. "How are you feeling?" he asked, his voice soft. I sat up, trying to look more alert than I felt. "I'm fine, thanks for asking." Todoroki nodded, but his eyes lingered on me, as if searching for something. "I'm glad I was able to catch you," he said, his voice low. "I was worried that you might have gotten hurt worse." I smiled, feeling a flutter in my chest. "Thanks, Todoroki. I owe you one." He smiled back, and for a moment, we just looked at each other. Then, he turned to leave, but not before saying, "Anytime, okay?" I watched him go, feeling a sense of gratitude towards him. And also, something more. I pushed the thoughts aside, telling myself that I was just being silly. But as I lay back down on my bed, I couldn't help but wonder if there was more to Todoroki's actions than met the eye. Just as I was drifting off to sleep, I heard Osby's voice in my head again. "You know, you're really lucky to have Todoroki looking out for you. Maybe you should be more grateful... or something." I rolled my eyes, trying to ignore him. But a part of me couldn't help but wonder if Osby was right. Was I just being oblivious to the feelings that were right in front of me?