Todoroki Spin-Off : Ain't Your Fault (Angst)

As I stood under the pouring rain, the only thing I could see was the glistering stone grave of hers. Around me was my classmates - all of them dressed in black - and for once no one had anything to say. Even Mineta stopped his immature thoughts and stared solemnly at [Y/N]'s resting place. Her family stood across from me, silent tears streamed down their faces like rivers. If only I could put all of my dignity aside and let my own fall. But no matter how broken my heart was, no tears were allowed. At least, not in front of so many people. I had to put on a brave face for her sakes, as [Y/N] had told me not to waste my life grieving. When everything was over, I could go back and cry and bury myself in happy memories as much as I want to. Anywhere but here, she won't rest in peace knowing my tears fell for her. The ceremorny slowly came to an end, and attenders scattered back to their homes due to the thundering sky above. But I didn't leave her, not even when Fuyumi told me it was time to go. People left, until it was only me left besides her. As I stood alone in front of the tomb, I felt a hand resting on my shoulder, gripping it ever so slightly. Turning around, I went face-to-face with my green-haired classmate, his eyes filled with more sorrow than I'd ever seen.

"Todoroki-kun," - he said - "There's no use standing here anymore. Let's go back to the dorm. We'll have a movie night with the others, alright ?"

"Midoriya, I appriciate your worries towards me, but I'm fine. Please tell Aizawa that I might return after curfew, I'm going to visit my mother." - I lied effortlessly, mentally praying that it would pass his observing eyes. To my relieve, Midoriya only studied me for a short while before turning to leave. As he was about to dissapear from my sight, my classmate suddenly stopped and glanced over his shoulders, voice barely above a whisper.

"Todoroki-kun, none of this is your fault. You know that, right ?"

"That's also [Y/N]'s last words to me." - I said bitterly - "If only I could bring myself to believe it."