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Denki: spaced out in the break in the classroom Do you guys realize that we don’t stop tasting our tongues?
Jiro: sighs Kaminari… I swear-
Izuku: expected it from Denki at some point How about I taste yours for a change?
Denki: blushes and falls from his chair …
Uraraka: was about to drink but chokes on the drink and stares at Izuku … Did-
Izuku: -It works.- turned back around to write it down
Kiri: Ayo! Did Midobro just flirt with Kami?!
Denki: short circuited Weeh-
Momo: Surely it was just our imagination… right?
Jiro: Maybe… looks from Izuku to Denki
Kats: took a picture/video of Denki -Fucking awesome--
The class brushed it off. How could a pure cinnamon roll like Izuku say such a smooth pick-up line? Some days pass with no anomalies happening.
Mina: Where would you like to go on a first date? looks at the girls
Aoyama: interrupts them ✨ To an art museum to make out~ ✨
Toru: I wish… sighs
Izuku: passed them But they said to not touch the masterpieces.
Aoyama: stops and blushes hard ✨ The what- ✨
Mina: blinks Midoriya-
Izuku: already gone and writes down „Effective.“
Toru: Did- Did Midoriya- looks at him but shakes her head
Kats: was ready to take the pic secretly Oi, Deku. How many do you have?
Izuku: Hmm... looks up Huh?- Oh. I made a whole blog and got many asks about pick-up lines. There are quite a few.
Kats: Amazing. grins
Izuku: looked in his notes shortly and smiles Just like you.
Kats: didn‘t expect it and blushes Wha- What?-
Izuku: just smiles and sits down on his seat
Kats: Uhhhh- forgot how to Bakugou
Kiri: Hey, man! pats Kats‘ shoulder What’s up??
Kats: blows at Kiri Shut up, shitty hair!
Kiri: hardened at the right moment Aw, thought we were over those nicknames.
Sometimes Katsuki wondered if Izuku meant his flirts or if he was always only testing. His classmates still didn’t suspect anything serious.
Izuku: Hm... I could… comes back to the table in Lunch Rush Cafeteria to his squad … notices Iida´s food steaming Careful, your food is hot too.
Iida: looks at Izuku confused Too?
Izuku: touches Iida´s shoulder and makes a sizzling noise
Iida: need a moment but realizes and blushes
Uraraka: chokes on her rice and stands up You did flirt!
Momo: We are definitely not imagining that…
Izuku: chuckles a bit Yeah… you caught me.
Tsuyu: But why? Are you interested in them? Kero.
Uraraka: Nothing against it… we´re just curious.
Izuku: shakes his head Oh no. I´m testing out pick-up lines. takes notes They all seem to work. smiles
Momo: Testing pick-up lines?
Izuku: nods People tell me some pick-up lines and I test if they´d work. I just have to find the right opportunity.
Iida: You shouldn´t be doing this, Midoriya! came back to senses
Uraraka: Hmm… It doesn´t hurt anyone tho. I wanna see more of that. smiles
They all agree. Katsuki was a bit grumpy he didn´t get a picture this time but there would be more than enough opportunities to do so. Why he took the pictures? Because it was funny. For now, only the Dekusquad knew about Izuku´s “hobby”.
Hitoshi: stretches and groans And another weekend… … takes his phone “Question: Do I stay in bed or do I get out of it...?”
Iida: “Get out of bed and get some fresh air! Don´t lay in bed all day!”
Denki: “I can help you out of it if you wanna.” smirks
Izuku: reads the class chat and smiles Knew you´d ask… “Both. You get out of your bed and get in mine so we can cuddle.”
Hitoshi: stares at his phone and blushes W-What?? send the blushing emoji “Suddenly I am awake.”
Mina: “Caught red-handed! You! You did flirt!”
Uraraka: “Ooh, that´s a good one.”
Denki: “Better than me. :(“
Now the whole class knew about Izuku´s flirting. Was it flirting tho? It was only pick-up lines. Flirting can be platonic too, right?
Toru: When did you start this tho?? It´s just… so sudden. sits on the sofa in the common area
Izuku: got dragged out of his room to explain himself and smiles Well… I tried it out a bit before we got in the second grade of UA. But it got more frequent now so… I just tried it on you guys.
Denki: You really got us! We never would´ve expected you to do this. leans over the sofa beside Izuku
Kats: snorts shortly Then you don´t know him.
Mina: And you probably knew! grumps
Izuku: rubs back of his neck Kacchan´s not involved tho! Also… I can stop if it makes you uncomfortable…
Class: looks at each other Well…
Aoyama: ✨ You may continue. I do not mind. ✨ smiles
Tsuyu: It´s kinda sweet. Ribbit.
Mina: Hm… As long as you don´t get like certain other people… smiles You can go on.
Izuku: was confused for a moment but gets it I won´t! I got some requests like that but I ignore those.
He was glad his class was okay with this. But somehow it felt like this wouldn´t be the end of it. But even tho they knew, he still caught them off-guard.
Uraraka: comes to Izuku´s table If you´d try to ask someone to homecoming. How would you do it? Is there a pick-up line?
Izuku: Hm… thinks for a moment I´d… say. Would you like to go to homecoming with me?
Mina: How boring…- gets an idea and smirks Yes, but I´ll come in sweatpants.
Izuku: -Thought you´d say that.- smiles Then tell me what color sweatpants so my tie can match.
Mina: wasn´t prepared for an answer and blushes
Uraraka: smiles Woah- That´s actually so sweet.
It was fun. They tried to get some pick-up lines without him using them on his class but Izuku wouldn´t budge. Not only because of him having a bit of fun but also because of someone else having fun with this.
Jiro: I don´t know… looking at skirts online It is a pretty skirt but I couldn´t wear that.
Momo: Don´t say that… Rules of fashion: You think it´s pretty? Wear it!
Izuku: Okay, but I don´t know how I´m gonna wear you. smiles
Momo: blushes I- Uhm-
Tokoyami: You obviously haven´t read “Silence of the lambs”. looks at Izuku
Izuku: blinks smilingly Actually I have.
Jiro: Hm? What is it about?
Tokoyami: peeks at Jiro … I won´t tell.
Izuku: Uhm… It´s okay. smiles a bit nervous
(quick note: don´t look up “Silence of the lambs”. It´s a thriller/horror book/movie)
His “victims” were random. Mostly so they wouldn´t expect it. Those that already got a pick-up line could relax tho since Izuku tries to only test on those who were not yet his “victims”.
Sero: had to play the villain in an exercise at the training but got caught
Izuku: was the one to catch him and remembers a pick-up line Anything you say can and will be held against you, so only say my name.
Sero: blinks and blushes I´d be more than happy to be the villain in this case.
Denki: Wooh! That´s a good one!-
Sometimes only a few people heard the pick-up lines. But it was okay.
Tokoyami: talking about solipsism, the belief that everything around you was created by your mind
Izuku: a bit lost in thought If everything around me is all my imagination then you’re the best thing I’ve come up with.
Tokoyami: flustered and blushes a bit
Momo: Oh my god… that´s so cute.
Iida: was about to say something but takes a moment You´re right, Yaoyorozu.
Uraraka: Who came up with it??
Izuku: Huh? looks up Oh?- Oh! I- Uhm… I- just came up with it?- I wasn´t thinking. laughs a bit
Tsuyu: It was a very wholesome thing to say. Ribbit. smiles
Uraraka: sighs I wish someone would say this to me… but- If I´d post a selfie the news headline would be “Three dead, seven blinded.”
Izuku: smiles That´s what happens when you see an angel's true form.
Uraraka: Do you have a pick-up line for everything?? blushes
He did. Well… almost. Even when dressing up for Halloween/Christmas/themed party.
Kiri: Hey, guys! How do I look?? shows himself in a Hufflepuff uniform
Momo: Very nice, Kirishima. smiles
Mina: You´re such a good Hufflepuff! squeezes Kiri´s cheeks
Izuku: walks by and looks at Kiri
Uraraka: noticed him and his look Oh, oh- I think he got one-
Izuku: smiles at Kiri Ten points to Hufflepuff! continues his way
Kiri: blushes Man… He got me too. hides his face beneath his hat
The thing about this was that everybody was involved by now. All of Izuku´s class at least.
Shoto: How do you even do the date thing…? genuinely asking
Momo: Oh, Todoroki… chuckles a bit
Sero: Don´t worry, Roki! You´ll get someone to date as well. smiles friendly
Izuku: Come with me to a movie and I´ll show you.
Shoto: had to think for a moment … Okay. When?
Izuku: scoffs and chuckles Okay, I´d do it this time because Todoroki is actually so sweet.
Denki: I actually agree. smiles
Uraraka: nods slowly
Jiro: You be like that… I wouldn´t even date myself.
Izuku: Your standards must be impossible high then. raises an eyebrow
Jiro: Dang it! blushes a bit but smiles I didn´t expect you to go for two at once…
Uraraka: You should always… He got me after Tokoyami.
Izuku: laughs Gotta be prepared!
But it didn´t stay in the class only. Izuku´s range of victims was wider.
Kats: in the development studio again This is trash! Why would you let others work with that??
Mei: Ha! I am a piece of trash! grins
Kats: was about to say something but remembers and looks at Izuku
Izuku: smirks slightly -My chance…- As someone who cares deeply about the environment, I am obligated to pick you up. Is seven okay?
Mei: stops but smiles Wha- What?? blushes and throws a bolt at Izuku Why would you just say this??
Izuku: dodges but catches it Sorry. I had to. smiles
Yes, yes. Not even other students were safe from Izuku.
Ibara: walking down the hall with Kendo
Uraraka: notices and looks at Izuku Do you maybe have any religious pick-up lines?
Izuku: Hm? looks at Ibara and Kendo and lights up a bit Actually I do- Wait, here. dashes after the two Wait up!
Kendo: turns around and stops Midoriya? Do you need anything?
Izuku: huffs Are you religious? Because you´re the answer to all my prayers. smiles
Ibara: blushes and freezes …
Kendo: blinks and stares at Izuku …
Ibara: smiles shyly T-That´s kinda sweet.
Izuku: chuckles I´m sorry for this sudden...thing.
Uraraka: Deku´s testing pick-up lines on others- We´ve been his victims many times already…
Kendo: Oh? looks from Uraraka to Izuku We gotta go now but good luck with it! For whatever reason, you´re doing this.
Izuku: For fun. shrugs but looks at Ibara Are you okay? Did I go too far?
Ibara: Oh no, you´re fine. smiles softly Don´t worry. leaves with Kendo That was the sweetest thing anyone ever said.
Kendo: Did you fall for him already? teases Ibara a bit
Would this go well tho? Izuku just used a pick-up line on someone from the parallel heroics class.
Izuku: walking back to the classroom with Kats, Kiri, and Uraraka, talking about what scary movie to watch tonight
Monoma: steps into their way I can be something scary for you. (For Halloween,) I could be your boyfriend.
Uraraka: shudders That is scary…
Kiri: Hey, man… I think it´s really time to stop. pouts a bit
Kats: was about to say something but gets cut off
Izuku: smirks But only if you stay in character all year~ smirks smugly at Monoma
Monoma: didn´t expect this and blushes hard W-What?-
Uraraka: Hah! Got him!
Kiri: a bit surprised but can barely hold back his laugh
Kats: snorts and holds his laugh back -Damn it, nerd!--
Izuku: Let´s go before he comes back to senses- grabs Kiri and Uraraka and walks of
That is one way to get rid of a jerk. But how do you deal with your class convincing you to tell a pick-up line, someone, you´d never tell it to. At least not with meaning it.
Class: Go on! Tell him!
Kiri: Please! folds his hands
Uraraka: It´s only a pick-up line! And you don´t mean it.
Izuku: Yeah! But it´s a pick-up line I wouldn´t even use on you- already blushing from embarrassment
Denki: puppy eyes Please… I´ll buy you Katsudon
Izuku: gives Denki a little glare and grumps … Not fair… but fine. stands up and walks over to the front …
Hizashi: just arrived and looks at Izuku Do you need anything, little listener? smiles
Izuku: gulps nervously Uhm… I- I may not go down… in history… b-but I’ll go down on you. almost dies -God, have mercy! Please!-
Kats: tries not to laugh out loud
Hizashi: blinks and smiles … smirks I´ll use that one on my husband!
Izuku: exhales and smiles slightly That´s nice. I´ll go- now-
Hizashi: turned to unpack his material I´ll still speak to you later- I gotta know the occasion of the pick-up line.
Izuku: freezes shortly but nods and goes to his seat I´m gonna die-
Skip to after the class. Sitting in Hizashi´s office was a different feeling than meeting him in the hallway.
Izuku: Aren´t I…?- sits in a chair in Hizashi´s office
Hizashi: Oh, no! Don´t worry. I know that you´re not doing this with any of the teachers but I did hear here and there that you are using pick-up lines on students. leans onto his desk Is there any special reason?
Izuku: looks up at Hizashi Well… I saw some people asking for help with pick-up lines. And… I started a blog. And now I´m testing them on others… but only my age! And I also talked it out with my class. They´re fine with it.
Hizashi: scoffs I don´t doubt that. smirks a bit Just stay safe, yes? Sometimes people don´t take it too well or are sensitive.
Izuku: inhales but nods Yes, Present Mic.
Hizashi: smiles and ruffles Izuku´s hair Very well. You can go. If anything happens you can come to me.
Izuku: squints his eyes and smiles a bit more upbeat Yes, Present Mic!
That was quite nice of him. But it wasn´t everything. Hizashi actually looked after Izuku and checked on him whenever he could. Maybe because he wanted to see Izuku´s “hobby” live. Maybe because he was a bit worried something could go wrong.
The aftermath of all the pick-up lines was predictable. Not calculated but predictable. Izuku´s “victims” made Izuku a “victim” of his own work.
Shoto: got told to say this to Izuku after training Do you have a band-aid? Because I just scraped my knee falling for you.
Aoyama: ✨ Are you an interior decorator? Because when I saw you, the entire room became beautiful. ✨
Momo: wanted to try it too and got some help from Uraraka and Mina I’m not a photographer, but I can picture myself and you together.
Denki: gives it a shot If you were a tropical fruit, you’d be a fine-apple!
Mina: grins Do you have sunburn, or are you always this hot?
Iida: Did you invent the airplane? chop hand Cause you seem Wright for me. smiles
Uraraka: thought about what to say for hours If I were a stoplight, I’d turn red every time you passed by, just so I could stare at you a bit longer.
Sero: I wanna live in your socks so I can be with you every step of the way. tried his best at that moment but can do better
Hitoshi: got lazy but wanted to do it as well I thought happiness started with an H. Why does mine start with U?
Monoma: didn´t want Izuku´s class to win I seem to have lost my phone number. Can I have yours?
Bonus:
Izuku: knocks on Kats´ door and waits until it´s open … comes in Uhm… You- You wanted to see me?
Kats: … inhales but just nods slowly
Izuku: is a bit nervous What is it?- Did I do something wrong?- notices Kats´ look and shuts up
Kats: … You´re… my number… … one. can barely look Izuku in the eyes
Izuku: K- Kacchan… tears up … tries to remind himself it´s another teasing pick-up line That´s… That´s a good one.
Kats: … frowns and sighs Don´t look down on yourself, Izuku. And don´t think of me as a liar. Or did I ever lie to you? looks at Izuku
Izuku: … No… never. smiles and sobs Thank you… Katsuki. hugs Kats
Kats: smiles crookedly but hugs Izuku back -I´m so sorry… Why was I so stupid before…-
Izuku: peeks at Kats … You´re my number one as well. Always have been. smiles at Kats
Kats: looks at Izuku a bit stunned but looks away W-Whatever, Deku. tries to hide his blush and smile
Izuku: chuckles I´ll leave you now so you can… hang out with your squad.
Kats: … holds Izuku back They hang around me so much already. … We have a lot to catch up with… as friends
Izuku: looks at Kats in disbelieve and sobs Waah! Kacchan, so amazing!
Kats: grumps Shut up, nerd! grumbles You haven´t changed much since our first year at UA… sits down on a sitting bag Still a damn crybaby. offers Izuku a controller for
Izuku: sits down with him Some things don´t change. Unlike some others… smiles But I welcome the change.
Kats: … huffs and smiles Whatever you mean.
Izuku: Maybe we could change together. From friends to lovers~
Kats: blushes hard and sinks into the sitting bag … Damn it! How the hell do you do that?!
Izuku: I became a natural through all the practice. chuckles