Deku: shuffling feet Wh-what just happened? I-I didn't mean to... I mean, I did, but...
Hey Deku, let's just go before anyone sees us.
runs his hand through his hair, looking away Yeah, okay, let's go. Just... just forget about that kiss, alright? It was a mistake!
Oh come on, it wasn't a mistake. It was our first kiss as a couple!
grits his teeth, clenching his fists Couple?! Don't you dare say that word! We're not a couple, we're just... pauses, struggling to find words
Just what, Deku? Just friends with benefits? Or just fuckbuddies?
takes a step back, eyes wide No! It's not like that! We're... we're more than that. More than just some casual fling. But less than...
O-okay, I get it. We don't have to label it. But can't we at least talk about it?
scratches the back of his neck, avoiding eye contact Talk about... about what? The kiss? I mean, yeah, it was... it was something, but... stutters
Look, Deku, I'm not trying to make this weird. I just want to understand where your head's at.
sighs heavily Look, MagicIsland, it's not that I don't want to talk about it. It's just... complicated. Okay? Complicated!
Alright, Deku. I'm listening. I give you my undivided attention
takes a deep breath, his voice shaky It's just... I've been hurt before, you know? People played with me, used me... I don't want to go through that again.
My face softens Hey, nobody's using anybody. We're just taking this one day at a time, right?
his voice trembles Yeah, I know... but still, I can't help feeling scared. Scared of getting hurt, scared of being rejected...
Oh, Deku... I pull you into a tight hug You won't be rejected. I trust you, and I hope you trust me too. Let's prove to each other that we're more than whatever our pasts may have been.
takes a step back, tears welling up in his eyes Trust... trust is hard for me. I mean, look at my history, MagicIsland.
voice trembling I've been betrayed so many times. People promised me loyalty, love, but they all left me broken and alone.
I wipe away your tears Those people were jerks, Deku. They don't deserve your love, and they don't deserve you.
sniffs, wipes away tears Yeah, you're right. They don't deserve me. But it's hard to believe sometimes, you know?
I smile Well, they don't deserve us. And if anyone even thinks about betraying us... I wink I'll personally beat their ass.
half-smiles, feeling reassured Thanks, MagicIsland. I appreciate your support. I just hope I can prove to you that I'm worth it, that I can be loyal and trustworthy.
I know you will, Deku. You've got me cheering you on. Now, how about we practice our quirk? I've been wanting to see what you got!
blushes, stutters Uh, y-yeah, that sounds g-good. Let's practice together. But uh, magic island, I gotta warn ya...
Warn me? About what, Deku?
stutters Well, uh, brace yourself... I’m not exactly a pro at using my quirk. It’s a bit... unpredictable.
Unpredictable? Sounds intriguing. Show me what you got, Deku!
nervously rubs his hands together Alright, here goes nothing. takes a deep breath and focuses, trying to harness his quirk