(There will be some trigger/violence in this one, so be prepared)

School has been exhausting. Everyone have been working hard for exams, both physical and writing, (this is taking place a few weeks after the school festival where Eri smiled for the first time).

Once midterms were over, Class 1-A are lounging in the dorms. Momo decided that a relaxing trip to the hot springs would help everyone. No one wanted to turn down this offer and immediately took her offer. After packing everything needed and getting permission from the school, everyone were on their way to relaxation.

"Ahhhh, I can't wait to get in the springs. I think I can speak on behalf of everyone that this is much needed." Mina states, blissfully awaiting hot springs. "Actually, there will be other things to do besides the springs. Such as messages, manicures, pedicures, and a lot more. I only told you about the hot springs because, well, who doesn't like hot springs?" Momo explains.

"Oh Fun!" Tohru exclaims excitedly. "Indeed! As heroes it is important to take care of ourselves physically and mentally!" Iida announced, chopping the air. Everyone started to talk with one another, but one person was a little nervous.

Jayori wrapped an arm around her stomach, "I know I should be happy, but I'm just not ready to have people see them yet." She thinks to herself. Deku looks behind him to find her walking behind everyone with a gloomy look on her face. He was about to go to her, but Uraraka started talking, "What are you most excited for Deku?" She asks. "Uh? I think the hot springs." He answers. Uraraka smiles and walks off to the girls.

Deku looks back at Jayori and decided best to leave her alone, "I hope maybe with this spa day might help." He mumbles to himself. Everyone soon arrived at the place and everyone started to get some much needed comfort.

Everyone separated into groups to do different things and things were going smoothly. But Jayori was still nervous. The entire time she had either a shirt or towel on, she was currently in the restroom, "Kirishima said he and Bakugo would be the last group in the hot springs. Which means it will be empty." She whispers to herself. She waited until the ash-blonde and redhead left and stealthily went into the springs.

She looks around to make sure no one was around and was glad to find it was empty. She puts her hair up in a bun, removes her towel, and slowly enters the springs, closing her eyes and letting the hot water relax her muscles.

"Ahhhhh." She sighs. "Finally. Just myself and no one can see my-" Footsteps. Jayori's eyes shot open and quickly but carefully move to hide from who had enter the springs. She saw fluffy, green hair and knew immediately who it was. "Izuku?" She questions herself. She thought Deku had already done the hot springs, but apparently not.

Deku only had a towel on and Jayori blushed at the sight of his body. She turns her head away, "Nope. Nope. And nope. I will just sit here and wait for him to leave." She whispers to herself, bringing her arms up to cover her chest. She heard Deku enter the water but still refused to look over at him.

Deku sighed and stretched his arms above his head. Jayori looked back and saw the numerous scars on his arms. She couldn't help but admire how he acts like it's no big deal. "So why can't I?" She must have said that out loud because she saw the boy jump and lower his arms. He looked around until his eyes landed on her.

For a moment, there was silence. Then Deku's face explode in red and clasped his hands on his mouth, his screaming muffled. Jayori kept her arms up to cover her chest, but blushed heavily too. After a few minutes, the two calmed down and Jayori sat a few feet away from Deku.

The greenette looks over at her and couldn't help but be mesmerized by her beauty. But then he remembers her covering her stomach. He took a deep breathe and scoots a little closer to her. "So, um. W-what h-h-has been b-bothering y-you?" He stutters. Jayori looks at him surprised but then lowers herself into the water, "Well, Uh?" She pause. Deku looks at her again and before he could ask again, "How are you so okay with, with people seeing your scars?" She asks.

This surprises Deku but then thinks about her question. "Well, I mean, I gained most of these because I was still getting a handle on my quirk. I could hide them with my uniform, but I never felt ashamed of them. I mean they mean I survived. And if I keep getting scar after scar, then it means I'm getting stronger." He answers honestly. Jayori was shocked by his answer. She felt touched by his words and thought for a bit.

Deku looks back at her, "Why did you ask me that?" He asks her. Jayori stood up unexpectedly and Deku cover his eyes, "Wh-What Are Y-You Doing?!" He yelled, face red again. "I know this looks weird, but I only stopped at my waist. And the water is hiding my 'secret place.'" She tells him. Deku swallowed hard. He knew how gorgeous Jayori is but he did not want to be think of as a pervert. But if she is allowing what he think she is allowing he trusts her.

He peaks through his fingers, only to be shocked by what he saw. All across Jayori's (toned) stomach were scars. They appeared to be slashes and look to be pretty faded. Deku lowered his hands and stare at them. "I got these when I was nine." Green eyes looked up at blue eyes. "I had a pretty tough time when my mom died." Jayori lowered back into the water, Deku gave her his utmost attention. Now becoming very interested in her story.

"I was picked on and ridiculed because my quirk was nothing more but a 'party trick' and I was alone most of the time." She made an orb of light in her hand. "But there was a group of kids that let me play with them. The leader, Persephone, was like a protector to me. But little did I know, she was faking it." She closed her hand into a fist making the orb disappear. "One day she lead me into an empty alley and her friends ambushed me. They held me down and Persephone looked down at me with an evil smile 'You thought I like you? I only let you believe we were friends so I could teach you a lesson.'" Jayori imitated the bratty girl.

Deku had a bad feeling of what was going to happen next and scooted closer to her now sitting right next to her. "My wrists and ankles were held down and Persephone activated her quirk, which is an energy whip, and started slashing at me. It was the worst pain I could have ever felt. When it was over, she and her friends left me alone. And it was on that day I developed trust issues but I never wanted to be completely closed off from people." She finished.

Deku felt so bad for her. "No wonder she was so self conscious. She must have felt so afraid." He thinks to himself. He looks at her and finds her with tears threatening to fall. But then comes up with an idea, "Hey! How about we go get some ice cream? You and me." He offers.

Jayori looks at him, "But what about the others?" She asks. "I'm sure they won't mind. After all, it's a day of relaxing and I am sure some ice cream will be helpful." He says. Jayori smiles and agrees. The two turned their backs to each other so that they could get their towels. After changing they walked out of the resort and head out to get ice cream.

They soon found one and before Deku could walk over to order, he felt a tug on his arm and looked back only to have a pair of lips on his. He jumps a bit but then melts into the kiss. Jayori breaks the kiss and smiles at him. "Thank you, Izuku. Now I need me some cookies 'n' cream." She giggles and holds Deku's hand, heading over to the stand.

Deku couldn't help the dopey smile forming on his face, "I love her." He whispers to himself. And Jayori couldn't help the small smile on her face, "I am one lucky gal." She thinks to herself.