A/N: Hey guys! As I've said before, this is just me getting my Izuocha itch scratched….by creating more fanfic for it because I have problems. Oh well. So this is inspired big time by A) the art of everyone in formal wear and B) SevenRenny's fic, Afterparty Lights, which was so cute. I highly recommend it. Anyways, the idea of all of the class going to a dance is incredibly amusing and adorable to me, plus it lets me pair up my favorites. (Also, my names for the characters, in how I refer to them that is, are based off how I think about the characters in my head, so yeah, it's gonna be a bit uneven. My bad). So! Let's go!
Chapter 1: U.A. Is Still A High School
Class 1-A was having a good day. Classes had been interesting and in some cases, downright fun. All Might still did his damndest to make sure his students had a good time, and even Aizawa had been….well, not enthusiastic, but less dead. The sun was beginning to set and everyone in the class agreed; today was a good day. And then Aizawa dropped a bomb on them.
"Oh, before I forget, the school dance will be happening in a couple of weeks or so. You should be getting an email with more details soon," he said as he concluded the lesson.
The room seemed to freeze, perfectly still for several moments. Then, rolling slowly off of Toru's desk, a pencil hit the floor and, as if it was a trigger, the class exploded.
"A DANCE?!" Kaminari exclaimed, his expression a mixture of shock and terror. "Mr. Aizawa, why?!"
Aizawa blinked at him, his expression not even changing as the room almost descended into chaos before his eyes. Someone, possibly Mina, seemed to yell out, "YES!" but for the most part, none of the voices were coming through distinctly. He sighed. This was just perfect. "Class, if you all do not settle down and shut up, all of you are going to clean the entire campus for a month. IF I'm feeling generous." That did it. Everyone settled back into their seats perfectly and the noise subsided. Aizawa sighed. "As for your question, Kaminari, it's because U.A. is still a high school. We do a dance every year and this year is no different, boarding school or not."
"Um, sir?" Aizawa looked over at Ojiro who was raising his hand. "I just, I don't have formal wear and so-"
"Best Jeanist and his agency have offered to help with clothes." At that Bakugo shuddered, very briefly. Izuku thought he had imagined it for a second. "And before you ask, no attendance is not mandatory but Principal Nedzu would like to stress that he would be very upset if you did not attend, for what's that worth. Now, no more questions. Pack up and head out. The email will explain more." Aizawa's sleeping bag appeared, zipped up, and then he was gone.
The class was thrown into pandemonium again as everyone began to pack up and talk. Even Todoroki seemed bothered by the news of a dance. Izuku himself was stunned silent. He had never had to bother with dances and all the drama they entailed. He always skipped the ones in middle school. But...he couldn't skip this one could he? Principal Nedzu seemed to hope they would all attend and well, it kinda sounded fun. His eyes darted to look across the room at Uraraka and Iida, lingering on his best friend. Plus, maybe something good could come out of it.
That thought caused him to blush like crazy and he shook his head to get rid of the pleasing thoughts of twirling with Uraraka, her body warm against his, her eyes wide and bright. Her smile heartbreakingly beautiful. He definitely did not want to think about pulling her in tight, their lips getting closer and closer until-
BAM! A loud noise shook Izuku out of his reverie and he looked up to see Kirishima smiling at him. "You back on Earth, Izuku?"
Izuku blushed again and laughed awkwardly. Internally though, he was praising Kirishima. God bless you for saving me from myself. "Yeah, I'm here. What's going on?"
Kirishima's eyes held a dangerous looking glint and he grinned, baring his teeth. "Guys are organizing a meeting to discuss this dance in the common room. You in?"
He wasn't alone then in his nervousness. Izuku sighed and nodded. "Yeah….wait, what about food?"
"I've got it covered!" Sato called as he headed out.
"We need more than sweets," Sero laughed. "We have some frozen pizza I think. We'll just make that."
"Not exactly a nutritious meal but we are pressed in the matter," Iida said as he walked over to the door. He paused and waited for Izuku and Kirishima to catch up, the last two in the class. Izuku blinked. When did everyone leave? Iida waited until they left the room and then flipped off the lights and closed the door.
Common Room for Class 1-A
"So...the dance," Kaminari said as the boys lounged about eating pizza. Sato was in the kitchen, humming to himself as he poured brownie batter into the pan.
"What about it?" Todoroki asked as he sipped his soda. "I'm assuming everyone is going?"
"You are?" Kirishima asked in response.
Todoroki shrugged. "I'm not much for dances to be honest but it seems like it's something that has the potential to be fun."
Iida nodded enthusiastically. "Agreed, Todoroki! Plus, Principal Nedzu is expecting us to come! We must not disappoint our elders and turn down their generous offers! Clearly, much work will be put into making this dance happen and as such, it would be disingenuous for us to not attend."
"I lost you right about the disingenuous part," Sero joked. He then sighed. "But, you're probably right. We should go." Everyone slowly voiced their agreement, though Tokoyami was heard muttering something about the burden of responsibility and the darkness of guilt. Bakugo swore several times in his statement of assent as well.
"So, that's agreed, but now for the bigger question," Kaminari said, steepling his hands before him. "Who are you guys taking?"
The room seemed to freeze, something that seemed to be becoming common. And then Mineta got a huge smile on his face. "MOMO! I'll be taking Momo of course!"
"Fucking perv," Bakugo muttered. "You just want her to cop a feel."
Mineta blinked and shrugged. "I'm but a man."
"Who's not getting a date probably," Ojiro said, rubbing the back of his neck. "You do realize the girls are creeped out by you right? Momo especially?"
Mineta paused and then seemed to melt to the floor, muttering and sobbing quietly to himself. Kirishima looked at him briefly and then shrugged, taking his place on the couch. "Well, I don't see why we need dates. It's a school dance. We'll be going as a big group of friends. I don't think anyone is expecting us to get dates."
"Agreed," Shouji chimed in. "I was under the assumption we would be attending as friends."
"Mais non!" Aoyama cried out, his permanent smirk almost, almost, curving down into a frown. "Mes amies, we must have dates! This is a dance! A time of romance, of love, of true feelings being freed from the heart!"
The room looked at him, everyone completely silent. Izuku was silent because he was trying to not think about Uraraka. Especially not her looking absolutely amazing in a dress. No, that was definitely not happening.
"Though I don't think I agree with Aoyama here," Kaminari said carefully, "I do think we need dates. Or at least, it would enhance the experience. It's what you do! Plus, having a cute girl at your waist is too perfect! It's the chance I've been waiting for!"
"Then who are you asking?" Todoroki asked, his eyebrow raised. "You make it sound like there's someone you've had your eye on."
Kaminari smirked. "Psh, you'll never guess."
"Jirou," Sato called from the kitchen. "We're not idiots, Kaminari."
Kaminari blushed but simply laughed and waved it off. "Ha, yeah very funny, Sato."
"Oh yeah no, he's totally right," Sero said. Kirishima laughed and nodded. Kaminari looked at them and just sighed. He grumbled something under his breath about stupid headphones and then looked at Todoroki.
"Wait a minute, Todoroki. Why are you interested? Do you have someone you want to bring with?"
Todoroki shrugged. "Perhaps. You'll find out in time." He smirked at Kaminari and Izuku almost laughed. Todoroki was opening up at least.
"Yo, Izuku!" Kirishima called. Izuku straightened up and looked at the redhead with a sudden feeling of incredible dread. "You've been awfully quiet. You got a plan, tiger?" He smirked and then chuckled.
"Me? N-no of course not! I-I d-don't have a plan let alone a girl to bring with!" Izuku laughed, an incredibly forced and awkward sound.
Tokoyami eyed him, and then smirked. Izuku felt his blood freeze. He knew. Kirishima meanwhile just shrugged, buying his answer. "Iida, you got a girl? How about that Hatsume chick?"
Sero raised an eyebrow and next to him Kouda signed something. "Kouda's got a point, she is cute. Though, also right, Kouda, kinda odd, my word, not yours."
Iida's glasses seemed to flash sheer white and his expression became grim. "If I ever take that girl to an outing, public or otherwise, I would like to ask you all to restrain me as I would clearly not be myself."
Ojiro chuckled. "That would be a no then."
"Fucking idiots," Bakugo growled out of nowhere. All eyes swung to him and he just grimaced. "Do any of you guys even know how to dance?!"
Izuku suddenly realized that no, no he did not. And from the looks of things, almost no one else did either.
"Fuck," Kaminari groaned.
Mina's Room, Going on at the Same Time
"Glad to hear it's settled that you're all going!" Mina clapped her hands, clearly very excited by the idea. The other girls looked her at with varying expressions. Jirou seemed upset and looked like she was toying with the idea of shocking the pink girl. Ochako seemed uncomfortable but was smiling all the same. Tsu was Tsu but seemed happier than normal. Toru, judging by her little shimmy, was very excited and Momo seemed pensive.
"You kinda forced us into going," Jirou pointed out. "I didn't know you had blackmail on us."
Mina shrugged. "It is what it is. The point is, this is a fantastic opportunity!"
"For what?" Momo asked. She regretted it as soon as she asked.
"ROMANCE!" Mina cried, clutching her hands together. "Dances are the perfect time to begin romances! You ask the guy of your dream out, maybe just as friends, you dance together, flirt, and before you know it, you're passionately making out in his room.." She closed her eyes and sighed.
"I think you missed a step or two," Tsu said.
"Doesn't matter. Point is, that this is our chance, ladies! We ask our dream guy out and enjoy every moment we can with him! I know you all have a guy in mind." Mina smirked and watched as Jirou looked away, playing with her headphone jacks, Ochako blushed, Toru shimmied in a more embarrassed manner, Momo looked at the floor, and Tsu….blushed. That was new, she had to admit.
"Your point is?" Jirou asked. "We may, may, have guys we wanna ask but there's no telling the guys are interested in going to the dance at all."
Ochako found herself nodding but also worried. She wanted to go to the dance, and she wanted to go with Deku. She….she'd been feeling odd about him. Mina was convinced it was love, whatever it was, and luckily she didn't know who for. Ochako wasn't ready to use the big L-word yet, but it was something and she wanted to explore that something. If Deku didn't come, she might not have such a simple chance again.
Mina sighed. "Girls, trust me on this, they'll be coming." She smiled and the sparkle in her eyes freaked them out. She knew something. "Uraraka, come on, I know you're excited!"
Ochako blushed and smiled, rubbing her head. "A, a little? I mean I've never been to a dance before and it sounds like it could be really fun."
"I agree," Momo said gently. "With or without the guys we can go and have fun at a school dance."
"Plus, Best Jeanist offered to make dresses!" Toru exclaimed. "I can't wait!"
Even Jirou admitted a bit of excitement. "Yeah….I'm kinda stoked I guess. Just, no pressuring or threatening us, Mina." She glared at the girl who smiled innocently back.
A thought struck Ochako and she blinked. She wondered why she hadn't thought of this earlier. "Hey, guys, do any of you know how to dance?"
A/N: Is this gonna be pure highschool style fluff? Damn straight. And I love it. I honestly love each and every one of these kids and so I wanna have fun with them, try to get them all paired up and having fun. Even Mineta with the fun part. Anyways! I hope you all liked it. Please, feel free to leave a review, even if it's just a short little comment. Just hearing your thoughts on my story makes my day because it means you care, and nothing means more. Thank you so much for reading!