Katsuki had no clue on what to say to Shoto when they were standing in front of each other. Both of them just stared. Honestly, from any other people's point of views, it would look like Katsuki was about to be his ass or something.

Katsuki grabbed his arm and pulled him into a random room with no windows. "WHAT THE HELL ICYHOT?!" He yells at the stoic boy in front of him. He grabbed onto Shoto's arms.

"Why haven't you called Shoto?" Katsuki asked, calmer this time. The blonde would never admit this, but Shoto was one of his escapes from his mother. The same goes for the other. They soon became friends because of both their abusive parents.

"My dad." Shoto says, looking into the ruby red eyes staring right back at him. The half and half was pulled into a bone crushing hug. He was surprised to find affection from his childhood friend, but he took it anyway.

Shoto wrapped his arms around the shorter boy. "I fucking missed you..." Katsuki says as he buries his head into the others shoulder. Shoto didn't have to say anything, but hold him tighter to show that he missed him too.

After their long hug, both boys left the classroom. They walked down the hallway, towards the lunchroom. Walking inside, they both sat at an empty table, away from the other students.

They started to talk, about how their life's have been, what they've been doing, about their parents, school, quirks. All of that stuff. Somehow, their conversation slowly edged towards memes.

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Dabi has been keeping an eye on his little brother ever since he left. He had eyes and ears everywhere, with the help of Toga and Shigaraki. So when he found out Shoto was talking to a guy, he got all overprotective.

Dabi asked for a description of the male his brother was talking to, and Toga quickly got it. "Well Da-bee, from resources, I've learned that he looks tasty~ Good enough to eat~" Toga says with her over-cheery voice, licking her lips.

He looked over at her disgusted. "I meant, what does he look like Nutjob." Dabi rolls his eyes and waits for the actual description. "Hm.... He as blonde...... I think ash blonde..... hair and red eyes." Toga (it wouldn't stop autocorrecting to yoga 😫) describes, jumping up to sit on the bar.

Dabi knew exactly who it was. He doesn't have a bad memory, and it's hard to forget a person who saved your life. He quietly sighs in relief, knowing that Shoto was going to be okay.

"So! Do you know who he is? Oooooo, and if you want, can I go kill him?" Toga exclaims happily, skipping to where Dabi was seated. "No. Leave them alone. Shoto is going to be fine." He says, taking a sip of the alcohol he'd gotten from behind the bar.

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(Big time skip)

It was the day of the Sports Festival, and Katsuki was stretching. He was going up against Shoto, and he needed to be ready. He was still fully confident that he'd win, though.

Katsuki snooped in on Shoto and Deku's conversation. They were talking about Deku's quirk. To be honest, he couldn't help but think,

What the hell Shoto? Why would that fucking nerd be All Might's secret love child? That bitch never even had a dad. You're so fucking stupid sometimes...

He left soon after, to go to his waiting room. Katsuki busted the door open. He was met with Shoto's confused stare, and a "huh?". "What the hell are you doing here Shoto?! This is my space to- oh crap, this is waiting room number 2?!"

When Shoto turned away from him, he got irritated. Sure, he knows how distant the other is, but they're friends. "We may be friends Shoto, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to be at the top of my game, you got that!" It was more of a statement than a question.

He slammed his hand down onto the table. "YOU BETTER MAKE SURE TO BRING ALL YOU GOT TO THIS ICYHOT!" Katsuki rages. "Midoriya," Shoto says, looking at the wall.

"Huh?" Katsuki wouldn't admit it, but that kind of stung. Ever since Deku showed up with a quirk, it's all about him. And now, hearing his friend say the name of the second person he hates the most, really made him upset.

"he said the same thing.... That fool. Instead of focusing on the match itself, he focused on breaking my walls. You guys were friends right? Was he like that when you were kids... so hopeful." Shoto says. Another sting.

Katsuki clenched his fists. "What does he have to do with any of this?" He grumbles. Katsuki kicks the table over. "It's all between you and me now! Focus on the match, that's the only thing I give a damn about! Nothing else matters, just don't hold back! Use your flames on me. I want everyone to know I beat you at your best, Shoto!"

Katsuki leaves the room, Shoto staring at his back.

Alright. If that's what you want.