Next day,
Nighttime,
1-A Dorm,
Common Area...

Third Person's POV

Aizawa finally managed to gather all 1-A students. Not only them were there, All Might and Nezu were also there too, to confirm about the incident. "Okay, kids. You brats better prepare a good explaination for me." Aizawa crossed his arm in his chest while glaring at his students one by one. The students only stayed quiet in fidgety.

Aizawa turned to look at Todoroki who was looking down while intertwining his fingers together, looking a bit nervous. "Todoroki, I permitted you to visit your mother on your own since you begged for privacy but you returned at midnight?!" Aizawa raised his voice a bit.

Aizawa sighed long, feeling very stressed with his students' stubbornness. "My bad. I was clearing my mind that I forgot the time." Todoroki apologized with guilt look plastered on his face.

"Well, I'm glad you admit your mistake,Todoroki. But it was dangerous for you to be alone at night. You're at disadvantage if villains attack you." Nezu forgave him with calm voice while smiling reassuringly at him. He walked to Todoroki and patted his shoulder.

"Anyway, you still haven't tell us why you were injured last night." Aizawa's words really shocked the students. They all remained silent with worried look on their face. The young heroes looked at each other, signalling one of them to tell the teachers.

Todoroki clenched his fist as the atmosphere became tense and heavy. He suddenly stood up, looking very serious and determined. "Last night, I encountered with League of Villains..." The teachers gasped in surprise after hearing Todoroki's unexpected statement.

"And...Midoriya was there too..." Todoroki gritted his teeth,feeling frustrated and useless after failing save Midoriya although she was right in front of him. It was the same feelings he experienced after not being able to save Bakugou back then, but this time it was much more painful and complicated, because it was his love one that was kidnapped. All Might walked to him all of sudden.

"What happened to her, Young Todoroki?!" All Might eagerly asked while shaking Todoroki's body non-stop. He was really desperated to save his one and only successor.

"Calm down, All Might." Nezu tried to calm the former Symbol of Peace. Todoroki stared at the teachers silently. "I was trying...to rescue her...But I lost..." Todoroki finally opened his mouth. His body trembled as he recalled the moments where he fought Dabi but completely lost.

"And to make thing worse...Midoriya was injured...because of me." Todoroki's vocie croaked. He dropped on his knees, couldn't bear with his pent-up feelings anymore. "TODOROKI!" His classmates yelled his name in concern. Iida quickly tried to assist him to stand on his feet again but Todoroki wouldn't move an inch, only stayed sitting on the floor.

The teachers looked at each other in worry. Aizawa suddenly kneeled down in front of Todoroki. "Where did you see Midoriya?" Aizawa asked in determination with serious expression.

Todoroki lifted his head while staring at Aizawa, trying to recall that place. "In an abandoned house at a neighbourhood...in Musatafu ..." Todoroki's eyes brightened up in realization as he remembered the abandoned house.

Aizawa nodded to him and then stood up again. He turned to look at Nezu and All Might. "I think this time, we can track her." Aizawa's statement put the class in surprise. "Really?!" Uraraka gasped in surprise with her eyes brightened up, feeling a bit relieved by her teacher's announcement.

"Then... there is still hope to save her..." Iida sighed in relief. Aizawa nodded to his students. "You guys go to sleep first for today. Tomorrow, we'll have a lot of work." Aizawa commanded in serious tone.

"Wait, Sensei!" Uraraka suddenly spoke up after being silent for a while. The three instructors focused on her. "I don't know if this will be useful or not... But Deku-chan once told me about... How she felt like someone was stalking and following her around." She fidgeted a bit.

"Stal...king...?" All Might's jaws dropped in disbelief. "Why didn't you inform me quickly?!" Aizawa was really mad now. Uraraka stepped back slightly, putting distance between her and Aizawa.

"I-I wanted to tell the teachers b-but Deku-chan said... I-It might just be her imagination or something s-so..." Her eyes became teary. If only she told the teachers about that, perharps they could prevent Midoriya's kidnapping.

"Well, there is nothing we can do. It's all in the past so right now let's focus on how to save her, Aizawa, All Might." Nezu tried to calm the tense situation. He was really a capable and a rational principal.

"So for now, you guys can go to sleep and don't worry about Midoriya. We'll definitely save her!" Nezu tried to motivate his students to ease their worry and it looked like his method actually affect them since the students' looked a bit energetic than before. "Yes, Principal!" They said in unison.

The teachers excused themselves and left the dorm...

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A few days later,
Morning,
League of Villains' Hideout...

Midoriya's POV

I woke up from my peaceful slumber. I tried to rub off the sleepiness in my eyes. I looked around me and I wasn't in that recovery room anymore.

What...? Why was I in Dabi's room...?

I looked around again to confirm for the second time and there was no mistake, this was Dabi's room!

I thought...after I woke up from my dream, I suddenly fell asleep without me noticing myself. So that was mean...Dabi brought me upstairs!

A rush of realization hit me. I quickly looked at my outfits and they were the different one! I was in a pajama. Blood rushed to my cheeks all of sudden.

It couldn't be...D-Dabi...!

I covered my face in embarrassment ad the thought of Dabi changing my clothes came to my mind. I shook my head repeatedly, trying to get rid of my feelings.

I suddenly heard humming sound. I turned to look at my right side and saw Dabi sleeping on the floor with his head laying on his hand. My eyes widened in surprise. He didn't sleep with me like usual.

He looked so...exhausted.

I slowly got down from the bed and sat next to sleeping Dabi. I stared at his muscular figure silently before my hand reached out his spiky raven hair and started ruffling his hair. He was sleeping so soundly that he didn't notice my doing.

"Dabi..." I muttered his name under my breath. To my surprise, Dabi hummed in response. I turned to look at Dabi's face. His eyes were already half opened. "Yo, Izuku." He greeted me with a small smile. "D-Dabi? I-I thought you were sleeping!" I exclaimed while trying to hide my embarrassment. Dabi slowly sat up while yawning. He rubbed his sleepy eyes.

"Well, you woke me up, Sleeping Beast." Dabi chuckled jokingly at me. My cheeks heated up again.

Wait, did he just call me Sleeping Beast again...? It had been a while...

No way...
Could it be...!

"D-Dabi, how long have I been sleeping?" I asked him in worry. Dabi rubbed his chins, trying to recall it. "Three days...I think..." He replied. My jaws dropped when I heard his answer.

"Well, it's actually normal for you. Doctor said you were too exhausted and might sleep for a few days but I was surprised. You woke up earlier than I thought." Dabi sighed in relief.

Why I was always asleep for so long...?

Dabi suddenly sat closer to me. He was eyeing me from head to toe which made me felt uncomfortable.

Dabi gripped my hand gently, catching me off guard. He brought my hands closer to his forehead as if he had done the biggest mistake to me since he looked...guilty and sad.

"I'm glad...you didn't have any permanent scar, Izuku..." He spoke up, feeling grateful. He tightened his grips on my hands as if he was afraid I would disappear.

Scars...
Speaking of scars...

My emerald eyes stared at Dabi's purple skins and I bet, those were...scars.

"Dabi, are those...scars...on your body...?" I finally had the courage to ask him this question that had been playing in my mind this whole time.

Dabi remained silent. He raised up his head and his expression...

He looked so hurt...

His eyes were covered with his bangs,forming a foreshadow around his eyes. His turqoise eyes gazed deeply into my jade iris. In thsoe eyes I could sense painful and sad feelings.

He had been through a lot...

"I'm sorry...I'm not ready to talk about this..." Dabi brought my body closer to his, embracing me gently. He leaned his head on my shoulder.

Honestly, I wanted to push him back but seeing him so sad right now, put me in dilemma...

Well, I chose to let him be...

I hugged him back in response. I patted his spiky dark blue hair gently, trying to comfort him. "It's okay. You can tell me when you feel ready." I spoke up softly and Dabi hummed lowly while tightening the hug.

This heavy feeling I felt right now...
It was the same one that I felt when Todoroki-kun told me about his scar...
And for some reason...

Dabi gave the same vibe as Todoroki-kun...

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AN- Ay, ay guys!!! Sorry for the late update and sorry for not updating at all yesterday! Actually, this chapter should be finished yesterday but I fell asleep while writing😝. And yeah, I should update earlier but I went to the pool today so I publish a bit late.