NOVEL NEXT Chapter 40: Toga x Y/N
(This is going to be interesting....TW mentions of blood)
In the depths of a secluded forest, Toga Himiko wandered aimlessly, her heart heavy with disappointment. She had always been drawn to Izuku and Ochako—their warmth, their kindness—and the way they seemed to sparkle with potential. But what she felt for them was tainted by the realization that they didn't return her affection in the way she so desperately craved. Instead of understanding, she found only rejection, and that stung deep within her.
As she meandered through the trees, Toga recalled the echoes of her past, memories that haunted her like shadows in the night. Whispers rang in her ears—"monster," they called her. Their disdain stung as sharply as her own blade. She thought of the reckless acts she had committed to feel a connection, biting into her own flesh, tasting the warmth of blood, even drinking bird blood in a moment of clarity during her fragmented childhood. They had been her friends and classmates, and she held an unyielding affection for them, but they only saw her as an aberration. Tears filled her eyes as she lamented that love seemed forever out of reach.
Days turned into an abyss of melancholy as she sulked in the shadows of the forest, avoiding others, enveloped in her own sorrow. But a flicker of determination ignited within her; she could not remain chained to this despair. She stepped outside her usual confines, deciding to take a long, solitary walk, hoping for some clarity.
It was during this wander that she collided with a figure—tall, with tousled brown hair and striking red eyes. "Whoa, easy there!" he chuckled, steadying her with a firm grip. Staring up, Toga's breath caught in her throat. "I'm Y/N," he introduced with a smile.
Toga felt something stir within her—a jolt she hadn't expected. This wasn't the rejection she knew; this was curiosity and intrigue mixed with inexplicable obsession. After their encounter, thoughts of Y/N invaded her mind. She began to follow him, lurking in the places he often frequented, observing from a distance. Little did she know, Y/N had been doing the same. He watched her from the shadows, fascinated by her unpredictable energy and vibrant spirit. He found her captivating, a puzzle he wanted to solve.
One day, in a clearing of the woods, Toga sat on a fallen log, venting her frustrations to Dabi. "Why can't they see me for who I am? Why do they always judge me?" she fumed. But Dabi's indifference only added fuel to her fire. Annoyed, he slunk away, leaving her alone to stew in her thoughts.
As the solitude settled around her, she felt the familiar weight of despair creep back. But in the shadows, Y/N emerged, a smirk playing on his lips. "Talking to yourself? I must have stumbled upon a scene from a horror movie," he quipped, a teasing glint in his eyes.
Surprised yet intrigued, Toga felt her heart race. "You shouldn't be here. This is my hiding spot!" she retorted, though her disposition softened with a hint of curiosity.
"Is that what you call it? I figured it was more of a 'looking for company' spot," he teased with a playful smile. As they bantered, Toga was taken aback by his confidence and the strange connection she felt. He wasn't afraid of her eccentricities. Instead, he embraced them.
As the conversation unfolded, layers began to peel away. Toga learned that Y/N was not a hero by society's standards; he was a skilled assassin. His secret life was filled with shadows just like hers, each scar and wound a testament to their shared experiences of rejection and pain. They spoke of the times they had both suffered at the hands of those who saw them as outsiders. Toga's heart danced with a thrill she had never felt before.
"Maybe we're not so different, you know?" Toga mused, her eyes sparkling with hope. "Two monsters in a world that doesn't want us."
Y/N nodded, taking a step closer. "Sometimes, monsters just need a little understanding. Maybe we can navigate this world together."
In that moment, Toga felt a shift within herself—a blossoming sense of hope amid the thorns of her past. Love might be elusive, but perhaps the connection she craved was not impossible. In the company of Y/N, she felt seen for who she truly was, and that understanding ignited a spark in her heart she thought had long been extinguished.
From that day on, Toga embraced her quirks unapologetically, exploring the depths of her newfound relationship with Y/N. Together, they transcended their dark pasts, proving that even those labeled as "monsters" could find solace and companionship in each other, crafting a bond as sharp and unyielding as the weapons Y/N wielded. Their love, both wicked and beautiful, became a story of healing amidst the scars, and Toga knew she had finally found someone who not only accepted her but cherished her for all that she was.