// ... The cutest in the world

               started :: 2O25.O3.31

               posted :: 2O25.O4.O2

               made by :: greed

               made for :: ENT Agency

               #EntropySpring

               #AgencyParasol

               word count :: 845

               art credit :: linked below

               summary :: in a college AU world,

               Ochako struggles to face her feelings

               for a certain blonde girl.

               characters :: Ochako, Tsuyu,

               Toga mentions.

The pitter patters of water droplets were the only sound Ochako Uraraka could focus on tonight. She laid on her side, her head facing the balcony. Ochako’s eyes followed the water droplets as they slowly sank down, bumping into other droplets and forming a larger chunk as it trickled down below onto the floor. Her fingers wrapped around her blanket, hugging it tight to her body to keep herself warm, despite the fact that it wasn’t even all that cold out. Perhaps it was merely for comfort, that she clung onto her blanket like this. Her vision grew hazy as she lost herself in her own thoughts, no longer trying to distract herself by watching the rain trickle down her windows.

There was a lot on her mind. Frankly so much that she couldn’t shake away.

The past few months have been quite stressful. But not, with the spring break right around the corner and the festival too… There was a lot to plan, and prepare for. This year, it would be her class taking care of more than half of the festivities, courtesy of the teachers. And although her mind should be focused on the festival preparations, there was something else entirely that took up her mind. Himiko Toga

A known troublemaker in her university. None of the students really engage with her. She’s heard rumors that the girl can be violent, or just in general rough around the edges. Ochako has run into her a couple of times. Their interactions weren’t always pleasant but…

Her name made memories flash before her eyes. The one thing that stood out to her amidst the darkness of both her room and the gloomy memory was the agonising look of sadness that spread across Himiko’s face. It was a sight that she knew she wouldn’t forget. Why was it that she looked so upset back then? It’s a question she’s asked herself over and over again now. A question she wouldn’t allow herself to forget. She… wanted to understand.

Uraraka let out a sigh, pushing herself out of her bed. Her hand reached for her phone. 2:36am. It’s so late…

She set her phone aside, her left hand moving towards her neck. Her fingers brushed against her skin, scratching at it as she tilted her head to the side. This is exhausting. Even in a momentary moment of peace and quiet, her mind can’t give up, refusing to calm itself and allowing her to rest for the night. She pushed herself off the bed, picking up a jacket from her closet and an umbrella. Mr Aizawa would be upset with her if he found out she was out on campus at night. But going on a walk to clear her head seemed like the only way she could bring herself to sleep tonight.

Quietly, she made her way down stairs, opening the door to the outside, when she heard footsteps behind her. She turned around immediately, gripping onto the umbrella as if she was getting ready to use it as a weapon. But her guard immediately lowered once she was Tsu standing in the middle of the lounge.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you,” the green haired girl spoke quietly, her voice barely a whisper.

“Oh… No, don’t apologize Tsu.”

“Mind if I you?”

Ochako’s gaze fell to the floor. There was… a moment of hesitation. She considered whether she should say yes, or decline her offer. Still, she nodded.

The two walked side by side for a couple minutes before Tsu finally spoke up.

“You’re thinking about Toga, right?”

Ochako didn’t answer right away. She stared off somewhere out into the world, thinking of how to respond to that question. She couldn’t tell if her feelings were just that obvious, or if Tsu was just that good at reading people. It was probably the latter.

“Yeah. When I saw her all alone in that classroom, I wasn’t really sure what to say. I just kind of froze and we ended up getting into a bit of an argument. I don’t know what came over me. I feel so stupid.”

The two of them continued to walk throughout campus, stopping and sitting down near the third year dorm once the rain had calmed down.

“Why not apologize and make up with her?”

“I want to!— It’s just… I don’t know. I’m not sure what to say.”

“You could… Ask her to meet up with you during the festival? It seems like it would be a good time to talk things through and maybe just hang out.”

“You mean like… a date?”

“Sure.”

The idea caused Ochako’s cheeks to swell. Asking out a girl she had barely known at all. Someone that people cast aside because they thought she was weird, and yet… Ochako found her smile to be the most enchanting one in the world. Part of her wanted to hesitate, but deep down there was an undeniable drive to seek her out. To learn more about Toga.

“I think… I’ll do just that.”

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