Chapter 11

I was taking the tests, some I excelled at others not so much. For example the running or moving physically ones that consisted of a race I did great on however the physical strength measures I flopped at.

The whole time I felt multiple people observing my quirk from among Bakugo who seemed to keep his suspicions to himself to Todoroki who scrutinised everything and of course aizawa who I couldn't gauge on his thoughts exactly.

Of course from students who looked as if they wanted to approach me but, then swiftly turned away when eye contact was made.

I looked at Izuku with a frown remembering how Aizawa said the person with the lowest score would be kicked out. If he's going then I'm going too because how could I enjoy being a hero knowing my biggest inspiration wasn't going to be there. I felt a sour taste in my mouth.

We were on the last exam which was to throw a ball as far as possible with aizawa calculating it. I sighed, how could I possible pass that. There's no way.

I thought discouraging thoughts as I saw Bakugo and Urarakas impressive display.

And then it was my turn.

I threw it in with as much might as possible closing my eyes awaiting the result.

"Two metres...", the absolute dissapointment in Aizawas voice was remarkable. He sighed.

I frowned on the ground.

"This is a quirk apprehension test... you know that right", he grounded out at me and I nodded dejectedly, "then use your quirk". He glared at me strangely managing to smirk at the same time.

But how?... OH!

The idea sparked to me and Aizawas smile widened at the bulb that turned on in my head.

I grabbed the ball from it's "far" distance.

I threw it at the same time I stopped time and it hovered right above my hand. I smiled grabbing it and running. Continuously, until I found myself sprawled on the ground heaving.

Ok, time to go back and then I jogged back. It took a while until I was back in the same spot gasping for air.

And then everything started again.

"762 metres", he smiled and I unconsciously smiled back until I caught myself. Why was I so comfortable? before he was the source of my nightmares as well as my greatest fear but now he was just like any other teacher.

How could I get over that so quickly...?

I got back to standing with the rest of the group.Shivering and getting the feeling somebody was drilling holes into my head. My head swirled left and right until I met eyes with Todoroki.

He stared at me hard. I felt as uncomfortable as I did angry. What was his problem? Why can't he just leave me alone?! I glared back at him unable to help but notice the startled look on his face.

He mouthed a sentence and needless to say he didn't need to repeat himself as I turned back to what was happening.

'I'm watching you'.

I shook my head Todoroki wasn't important and will hopefully never be.

Izuku was having his go and thankfully he did well this time although, after much turmoil from aizawa.

When we awaited the result we were all anxious.

Izuku was shaking, worried and clearly past unsettled. I frowned. I couldn't do anything to calm him down.

I smirked but I can distract him. I grabbed his hand tightly which surprised him cutting him off from his thoughts but he didn't get flustered or anything. Instead, he smiled nervously at me and squeezed back at my hand. My heart tightened for a second, surprising me.

"Break it off lovebirds!", Bakugo yelled behind us making us both jump but he didn't hold our attention for long as we turned towards the results.

I stared at the screen. I came in fifth place. I felt a swell of pride. But I noticed Izuku's stillness.

There, right at the end of the list was his name. I gulped and then Aizawa revealed how it was all lie to get us worked up.

I sighed relieved and exhausted.

"Thank god", I muttered looking at Izuku who nodded and everyone else seemed to agree except Bakugo who glared at Izuku, and I couldn't help but feel that he was going to confront him eventually.

We got back to classes and the day went on. Bakugo purposely nodding his foot on my head or just plain kicking my chair trying to gauge a reaction. Todoroki drilling holes in my head rather obviously and of course Izuku who stared at the display in confusion.