Momo pov)

I'm holding Tenyas hand as we walk through downtown. It's our first date! Fake it till you make it. I push the thought out of my head.

"Yaoyorozu, would you like the stop at the cafe?" I smile lightly.

"That sounds amazing Tenya." He lightly guides me to a small homey cafe towards the end of the street. It seems familiar but I can't put my finger on it. It's Thursday, meaning tomorrow I hang out with Jiro at her house. Alone. Oh no! This isn't gonna help my feelings towards her. Maybe I should just end it with Tenya and tell her. No! People would know you're a lesbian and that's not good.

"Yaoyorozu? Are you feeling okay?" I turn and see Tenya with a concerned look on his face.

"I'm fine. I just remember that tomorrow I'm going to Jiros house so I won't be able to do stuff with you. That's all." He smiles.

"Thank you for the heads up. Let's go order." I nod, looking at the menu. I really prefer sugar, my mother usually says no but she's not here right now and Tenya spoils me. It's nice dating him but I would rather be with Jir- No! Momo Yaoyorozu! You are straight and like Tenya Iida. Now pick what you want. I glance back up at the menu and look to the right. The s'mores latte sounds nice.

"What're you going to get?" I turn to Tenya.

"I was thinking the Decaf house special." I smile and nod.

"Great choice!" He blushes and looks away. I giggle, walking up to the counter and bringing him with me. I see the worker and immediately remember why this place is so familiar. Uraraka got a part time job here, I've been here before to.

"Momo and Iida! Howre you guys?" I disconnect our hands.

"We are doing great. You?" She smiles.

"Peachy. What can I get started for you?" She looks ready with a pen.

"The s'mores latte please."

"What size? Small, medium, large?"

"Medium please."

"And, whipped cream okay?" I smile again.

"It's perfect." She giggles, writing down the order on the cup.

"And Iida?"

"The decaf house special please. A little room for cream."

"Size?"

"Medium as well." Uraraka smile, writing down more stuff on our respected cups.

"Alright, that'll be 15,000 yen! Iida hands her the money and I frown lightly.

"I could've got it Tenya." He shakes his head.

"What kind of boyfriend would I be if I didn't pay on the first date?" I blush lightly and giggle.

"I guess you're right." Urakaka squeals, fangirling.

"You guys are too cute! I'll have your drinks out shortly. Pick any table." I nod, turning to look around. I point to a table in a corner with a window view.

"Is there okay?" He smiles.

"It's perfect!" I smile, reconnecting our hands. Well more like linking our arms together and going to the table. We sit at opposite sides and make small talk.

"Hey Tenya, why do you like me?" He seems a little caught off guard by the question. He thinks for a moment.

"I want to start by saying it's not the reason most people want you. In the sports festival, when you went against me. I felt bad, I honestly did. I kept thinking why? Why did I feel bad, i knew if I wanted to be noticed I had to win. So eventually I picked up on small things. When you would smile my stomach would go all haywire. When you talked to me I would feel so giddy! I soon realized why, it's because I liked you." I feel myself blush and look away. "Why do you like me?" I dont. I force the thought away.

"Well, I always felt this weird kind of pull. Like you were something special. I've watched you grow and learn for so long at some point I developed feelings. I only came to terms with it 3 weeks ago but I'm happy I did. I might've missed this opportunity." Now I see a blush crawl onto his face.

"I hate to break up whatever cute sappy teen romance move scene is happening but I have your drinks." Urakaka comes by and sets our drinks down.

"Thank you Ochaco!" She smiles at me.

"Of course. Call me if you need anything." I nod. Tenya and I fall into easy conversation and finish our drinks. We stand up to leave and I hook our arms together again.

"I had a great time Tenya!" He smiles.

"I had a great time to Yaoyorozu." I smile back. We walk outside and met with harsh wind. I did not dress for this. I immediately walk closer to Tenya, at one point ducking under her arm. "Do you want my jacket? I have a long sleeve on underneath." I shake my head.

"This is nice. I'm okay." He nods, smile still prominent. We walk through the front doors to the dorms and I spot Sero and Jiro talking angrily about something. Once back in the warmth of the building I break away from Tenya. He walks be back to my dorm, so very cliche.

"I had a really great time Tenya. I hope we can do it again sometime."

"I would like that. I'll see you tomorrow Yoayorozu." He walks away and I open my dorm and let myself in. There was something gnawing at me the entire time. What was that? It feel like I was out of place, yeah I smiled and laughed but that was because I usually do that to be polite. I've almost never felt this, ever. What is this? I feel like I know someone who would. I grab my phone and text Mina.

"Can you come over real quick? I have a question." She reads it fairly fast.

"Yeah, I'll be there soon." I nods, sitting down on my bed and think. It feels so foreign. Like it shouldn't be there but it's all I can think about. It's feels like is spreading through my body. Loud knocks interrupt my thoughts.I open the door and let Mina in. "So, what's up?"

"After my date with Tenya a weird feeling sparked and it won't go away. I've never felt it before and I was wondering if you have." She nods.

"So describe it." I nod, thinking of the right words.

"It's like guilt, but not really. It felt like I'm out of place. Or doing something wrong. Every time we got all 'mushy' I felt a weird pang in my stomach. Like it just wasn't right. I don't really know how to explain it." Mina nods, almost like she's choosing her words carefully.

"You don't really like Iida do you?" I can just tell there's a look of shock on my face.

"What? No I do like him." A weak, non convincing protest.

"Sorry sweetie. That's a lie. You don't like Iida, so why did you say yes?" I sigh in defeat. I look down and away.

"To distract myself." I feel the bed dip down beside me.

"From?" I take in a deep breath, am I really about to do this? Yes, yes I am.

"My true feelings." Mina puts and arm around my shoulder.

"And who are the for?"

"Promise not to tell?"

"Pinky." I take in another deep breath.

"My feelings towards Jiro. I like her and I know I do but if my parents find out I'm toast." I drop my head in my hands. The arm around my shoulder squeezes.

"I'm happy you told me, and your secret is safe with me. But you need to end things with Iida. You can just play around with him and dump him after leading him on." I nod.

"I know, I know I do." She smiles.

"And, when exactly did you realize your feelings towards Jiro?" I think for a moment.

"I only really thought about it about 5 weeks ago. So then I guess. But, you don't care that I'm gay or anything?" Mina shakes her head and widens her smile.

"Course not! I have Jiro, Bakugo, Kirishima, and maybe Kami as gay friends! I say maybe for Kami cause he said he didn't care but he also said he wasn't sure." I nod.

"Thanks Mina. I enjoyed this." She smiles.

"You need some rest. I'll see you tomorrow?" I nod.

"Tomorrow." She says her goodbyes and leaves. I sit down on my bed. Did I really just tell Mina I have feelings for Jiro? I seemed to sprout them out barely thinking! I really hope she keeps her promise and doesn't tell anyone. If word gets out to my parents I'm screwed. I sigh, bringing my knees up to my head and thinking more. I mean this is probably a good thing. Taking a step to telling them? Yeah, it should be fine. Telling someone is always a step in the right direction but it's so scary. There's always that twinge of doubt that something could go wrong. That something could happen and everyone will know. But I can't end things with Tenya, if I push the thought away enough of Jiro, Tenya will replace her. I groan, lolling my head back. Why do feelings have to be so difficult? It was better when I was clueless towards her. Ignorance is bliss, Cheesy? Yes. True? Also yes. After Friday I'll just cut contact. Just won't talk, I'll avoid her. Yeah, that has to work.

"Hey Momo? Are you okay? I've been knocking for a while." It's Sero? What is her doing here? I get up and walk over to the door, opening it.

"I'm fine, sorry. Just lost in thought. What brings you here?" He flushes lightly.

"Well you and Mina are friends and I was wondering if you have any idea on what I could get her as a gift." I nod, opening the more and letting him in.

"Yeah sure, come on in." He smiles walking in. "Why didn't you ask Jiro? She's significantly closer to her." He nods.

"Well, she's been in a really bad mood all day and I didn't want to make it worse." I feel worry shoot through my gut. I shake the thought off.

"Okay, I'll talk to her later." He shakes his head.

"Trust me, it would only make it worse." I feel my brow raise.

"Why? We are friends after all." He shakes his head again.

"Just, give her some time. Okay?" I sigh and nod.

"Okay, now about Mina. She likes fluffy things, and shiny things. Like a baby raccoon. Oh! There's a croptop she's been eyeing at the mall for ever. You could go and get it with her. She'd stay with you forever!" He smiles.

"Thanks Momo! You're the best!" He gets up and leaves and I sit down on my bed with a sigh. My life was fine till I realized I liked my friend, and now it's complete and udder crap.

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