I do NOT own Boku no Hero Academia, I only own my OC.

(A/N: All right, this is the last chapter, I can't believe it. *crying * Hope you all enjoy it.)

Chapter 25

It was a week until the first term came to an end and the students couldn't be happier of finally getting some well-deserved rest.

"Don't think you'll get to relax all month," Camilla warned.

"Say what now?" Fukui asked.

The students glanced at each other with confused expressions.

"You all plan on either becoming heroes, working with hero agencies, aiding the police, or serving in rescue missions. You must still continue to train. I know most of you might have plans, but principal Nedzu has allowed for me to continue to train you guys twice a week at school during summer break. It's not mandatory, but if you want to train more, then you can. I'll pass out the permission slip with information, and if your parents sign it then turn it in on the last day of finals. Like I said, it's not mandatory, but I encourage for you to continue to train if you can't make it. Because next term I'll be pushing your limits more,"

Himura cheered. "I'm in! I want to get stronger,"

"So do I," Nakano added.

"I'll be here," Fukui confirmed.

Shinsou smirked. "Looks like I have something to look forward to this summer,"

The rest of the students agreed, excitement running through their bodies as the idea of resting faded away.

And Camilla was glad too. After what happened with Valdis, and Shinsou getting hurt, she wanted her students to be completely prepared when they came face to face with a dangerous situation.

Camilla hugged him from behind and buried her face in his back. He faintly smelled like coffee and laundry detergent. She loved his scent.

Her eyes got slightly watery. It's been two months since she fought Valdis on her own. They actually didn't talk about what happened, and it was because they were busy, but also because they avoided it. But she could sense that he was still hurt by her actions.

He understood why she did it and what it meant to her. But it hurt him more that she hadn't called for him to help. They were supposed to take Valdis down together. And what if Camilla had been hurt? Or worse, what if she was killed? He didn't know what he'd do if that was the case. Never in his life has he cared so much for someone. It was such a frightening feeling.

Camilla squeezed him a little. "Are you still upset?" she mumbled.

Shouta sighed as he pulled away to turn and look at her. Her light brown eyes were glassy, and she wore a downcast expression. She was fiddling with the pendant he'd gifted her for her birthday.

"I am,"

She sat down on the edge of her bed. He had come to ask her about her students' progress since he too was training his students.

Their relationship was a little bit like how it was in the beginning, albeit with some differences. The few alone times they had was to talk about work and what to do to improve the students. They'd steal kisses and touches every now and then, but it felt less natural and real. Their excuses were that they were mostly busy with work, and Shouta was especially busy since he also patrolled. So, they didn't see each other as much and Camilla didn't want to bother him since he hardly rested.

But he was here now, and she missed him. They didn't talk about what happened, and they kind of went on as if nothing happened. But they did make sure for Shinsou and Nakano to keep it secret that they were together.

Camilla was surprised when Nakano came up to her a few days after the incident to ask her about hers and Shouta's relationship. Nakano couldn't help it and got curious to ask the plant-life around the school about them. What sparked her to do it was because she saw how worried Shouta was in finding Camilla.

"His eyes held fear, and every time he mentioned you I could see in them that he was afraid of losing you," Nakano had stated.

Shouta faced Camilla as he continued to stand while she sat.

"We need to talk about it," she said.

He crossed his arms and looked out the veranda. He wasn't used to this and didn't know exactly what to do.

She sighed. "I'm sorry,"

"You already apologized at the hospital,"

"I meant it then and I mean it now,"

"What's done is done. It's in the past-"

"I know, but I fucked up. Shouta, trust means everything to you and I broke it… again," she palmed her eyes. "Now things aren't the same as before,"

He furrowed his brows. "Why didn't you tell me?"

She removed her hand from her eyes to run it through her hair. "I just… I felt like everything was my fault and I wanted to prove that I can do it alone. I was tired of running and hiding. And even though it turned out okay, I know that things could've turned out for the worse and if that was the case then…"

"I could've lost you," he finished.

She swallowed the lump in her throat. "Shouta, I'm so sorry that I put you through that. I was selfish. You have every right to be upset with me,"

He stayed quiet for a few moments as he stared down at the ground. "I really wanted to kick your ass," he admitted.

Camilla couldn't help but smile. "You should have,"

He looked at her, expression completely serious. "Camilla, I care about you so much…"

She leapt off the bed to hug him. He embraced her tightly. He never wanted to let her go.

"You're such a dummy, Rolly,"

"And you're a complete sweetheart, Berlioz,"

"Happy birthday," she whispered as she gently kissed his lips.

Shouta sighed. "It's just a reminder that I'm getting old,"

Camilla giggled. "Mi cielo, you're still young,"

"Doesn't feel like it," he said as he rolled out of bed to get ready for work.

Camilla had moved back into her small house during the summer, and a few weeks ago Shouta moved in with her. Her house was now decorated as he expected. She had photographs of her family, friends, and of him and her. She had two large bookcases completely filled with novels, a movie storage of her favorites, trinkets in the living room and kitchen, tapestries of the moon and sun hung all around the house, brightly colored window curtains, and her furniture was no longer dull colors and now consisted of reds, greens, blues, and yellows. Everything was as lively as her. It felt like home.

Shouta took the day off from patrolling, but only because Camilla insisted since she wanted to spend time with him. He didn't care much for his birthday, but she was happy to celebrate it and he couldn't deny her.

She cooked his favorite dish and bought his favorite dessert. They lounged at home all day and just watched movies. He'd take a quick nap every now and then, and she would stroke his hair to sooth him. Shouta was especially grateful that she didn't make a big deal out of his birthday. He didn't like being the center of attention, and he was glad that Camilla understood.

He was truly at a lost for words when he received her present. It was a frame of the night sky, the stars and constellations of when they saw their first meteor shower together. When she let her walls down for him to enter. A promise. Underneath the photograph was a poem by E.E. Cummings.

[i carry your heart with me (i carry it in]

i carry your heart with me (i carry it in

my heart) i am never without it (anywhere

i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done

by only me is your doing, my darling)

i fear

no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want

no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true)

and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant

and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows

(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud

and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows

higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)

and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)

Shouta felt his heart in his throat. It was such a personal and thoughtful gift, something he's never received. Not that Mic or Midnight and the others didn't buy him things that were useful to him. But this was the first time that he's ever gotten a gift that was so intimate and meaningful. Something that was for him, and for her. For them.

He kissed her deeply and held her. He never wanted to let her go. His heart felt like it was growing, as if his chest was too small to hold it in and it'd explode soon. She was like the sun, burning him, but he didn't care. He wanted more. She gave him life, hope, strength, and reason. Is this love?

Nedzu allowed them to take five days off to travel to California. Camilla was worried at first because Shouta only takes a full day off on the rarest occasion. And for Shouta five days is like five months, but he assured her that it was okay, and he didn't mind.

They arrived midday in California on December 12th. They checked into their hotel and relaxed for an hour until they headed out again.

Camilla rented a car for them, and they stopped to buy flowers, candles, and incense sticks. The drive took about forty-five minutes, and when they exited the car Shouta's hand instantly grasped hers.

"You all right?" he asked.

The cold made her cheeks rosier as she smiled gratefully at him. "Yeah. And are you okay with coming along? I don't want you to be uncomfortable,"

He kissed her temple. "I want to,"

When they reached the three tombstones she let go of his hand to place down a vase flowers and a candle on each of the graves.

She kneeled and smiled as a tear ran down her cheek. "Mom, Dad, Catalina, this is Shouta. El es mi cielo," she gazed at him.

He bowed, then pulled out incenses and holders and placed them on the graves. Once he was done he kneeled beside her.

"Camilla is a strong, intelligent person. I'm sure you're proud of the person she's grown to be," Shouta said. He met her eyes. "I want you to know that I'll always be by her side, and I'll do everything in my power to keep her happy,"

A few more tears escaped as she let out a breathless laugh. "He's really amazing. I wish you all could've met him. He means everything to me,"

They lit the candles and incense sticks, then put their hands together to pray.

Por favor cuídanos. Cuídalo. Siempre protégernos. Él es muy importante para mí, nunca quiero perderlo. Amo y extraño todos ustedes tanto. She touched her pendant.

(Translation: Please take care of us. Take care of him. Always protect us. He's very important to me, I never want to lose him. I love and miss you all so much.)

After they left the cemetery, Camilla drove Shouta around to sightsee and as well to show him where she grew up.

She was surprised that he wanted to go out the next day, and when she asked him why his reason was simply that he wanted to learn more about her life before moving to Japan. So, she took him around to her favorite spots like bookstores, thrift stores, food vendors, ice cream parlors, and such.

"If you keep buying things then they'll just charge you more at the airport," Shouta warned her.

When nightfall arrived, they drove further to the countryside, away from all the city lights. They found an empty field and Camilla parked nearby. Shouta carried the blankets as he followed her skipping form.

"Finally! After all these years I'm going to experience watching the Geminids meteor shower," she bounced as he unfolded a blanket for them to lie on and set down the other one for them to cover with. Then she twirled to face him with a bright smile. "It's all thanks to you," she told him.

He blushed and hid under his scarf.

She reached him and held his face in her hands. "Seriously, I wouldn't have been able to do this without you," she pulled him down and placed a chaste kiss on his lips. After they pulled away they stared intently into each other's eyes.

There was only him, a moon that shun light even in the darkest places of her soul. She knew that if darkness were to come to her, he'd always be there, just like the moon. And even during times when the moon isn't visible, she won't be alone because he's also the stars, the meteors, the galaxies, the supernovas that light up the darkness.

"I love you," they confessed simultaneously.

Their eyes widened a fraction, and then they laughed heartily. He embraced her and kissed her forehead as their laughs vibrated throughout their bodies.

"Come on, mi sol, let's lie down and get comfortable,"

They cuddled under the blanket as they gazed up at the heavens. The stars were much brighter, and much more were visible.

Ever since he met her, Shouta realized that he never took the time or particularly cared about looking up at the sky. He was always busy with work or either sleeping. But now with Camilla, when he looked up at the sky, he just thought of her. It relaxed him, truthfully. It made him realize that there's much more out in the world and beyond. That life somehow connects to the vast universe. Everything that happens is because that's how the universe intended for it to be. And he was extremely grateful to the universe for putting Camilla in his life.

"You know, I'm really glad that the universe made us cross paths," he admitted.

She smiled. "Me too. And the stars will continue to take care of us,"

"What do you mean?"

"The stars are what holds us together,"

"Do you truly believe that?"

"Yes,"

It's dark. His hair covers most of his face but it's there. A smile. "So do I,"

She grinned and intertwined their fingers. Suddenly, there was a bright flash across the sky. Camilla excitedly pointed at it as she wiggled. Shouta smiled and joined her in pointing out the meteors that flashed by.

Mom, Dad, Catalina, wherever you are, I hope you're enjoying it too. He positioned his arm under her head and she leaned more against him. And Shouta, thank you.

Camilla then pulled Shouta up and together they chased the night sky that became a downpour of meteors.

THE END

A/N: I can't believe I actually finished this. I'm really sad but also really relieved. THANK YOU to everyone that has followed me while writing this story. IT MEANS SO MUCH that you guys stuck out w/ me throughout all this, THANK YOU, A TRILLION TIMES THANK YOU. I know this isn't the greatest story & that I could've done a lot more, but I'm honestly proud of it b/c it's the first story I've ever finished. & just know, this isn't the complete end of Camilla & Shouta. I'm going to take a break for now, but I do wanna write more about them. & when I can, I'll even post one-shots. ^_^ Follow my Tumblr (username is wmits) b/c when I have updates I'll post it on there. Check out my DeviantArt (username is sunzawa) cus I still plan on posting art of Camilla & Shouta. :) Again, THANK YOU ALL SO FREAKING MUCH for favoriting, following, reviewing, & reading my story.

& season 3 is just getting more & more exciting! I can't wait for you all to see what happens cus things are just gonna get crazier!

Also, who watched Infinity War? Cus I did & I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY DID THAT. I NEED AVENGERS 4 TO COME OUT ASAP ALREADY.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR READING WE'LL MEET IN THE STARS & I HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON! ❤