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CHAPTER 14: NOT FOR YOU
You listen to Yaoyorozu ramble about why Iida was the MVP.
She could just say that he was the only one who stayed in character...
Your orbs look over to Blonde Gren— Bakugo and find him traumatized by his loss.
A sigh escapes. I hope he doesn't let this scar him for life...
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You watch that Half Popsicle guy freeze the building in seconds, inside and out. Then he casually walks and touches the fake weapon, ending the battle instantly. But what surprises you was that he also melts away the ice.
Hot and cold..?
And as the battles went on, with one after the next until there's none, you learn more about Class 1-A.
But you also notice that Bakugo was still glum...
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"That's all for now folks! I should go and check on Young Midoriya's progress. Now watch how a Pro exits—" he dashes away, with his words echoing through the tunnel— "like he's got somewhere to be!" All Might leaves.
The students are left in awe.
I mean, who wouldn't be inspired by the greatest Hero in the country? (You don't count.)
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. . .
"Hey uh, you're Shuzenji, right?" Kaminari asks.
You turn to see the students stare at you. Oh no... I should've ran away with All Might..!
"Yeah..?"
"Well um, you see," he puts a hand behind his head, "we kinda wanna know more about you..." Some nod in agreement.
Your eyes widen in disbelief, and your cheeks heat up. After I've been a jerk to them..!
"I can't tell you much but..." You avoid their gaze by dusting off your pants. "I'm a U.A. Specialist, not belonging to any Department."
You nervously play with your fingers, since you aren't used to this much people interested in you. "You're all going to see me a lot, so please treat me like your c-classmate..!" Then you bowed.
She's so shy..! They thought.
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Apparently All Might's class took a lot out of you. This made you realize that soon you needed to figure out other moves to use than Supreme Grip, since it easily drains a portion of your energy. And due to this, you couldn't heal up Midoriya's injury in Recovery Girl's stead.
You watch his lids reveal his exhausted green orbs.
"Are you awake yet?!" You were somewhat annoyed that he slept for so long.
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"Shuzenji..!" He blushes hard when he felt a part of your hot breath reach his lips.
T-Too..! Close..!
"I'm sorry I couldn't heal you. Most of my energy is gone so I can't use my quirk..."
"That's why you have to come again tomorrow," Recovery Girl adds.
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You fumbled with the angry bunny charm attached to your pink flip phone, wondering what to reply to Hazaki.
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Hazaki :
lets meet up, same place
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Teary eyes, and clutching your blue-green uniform skirt with a trembling hand. You fought with your two fears: being left alone and Hazaki's rough treatment. Your teeth grit in frustration, feeling that they both were equal in weight.
There were times when you felt the same, but the way he handled it... Even when it wasn't sexual, he would still hurt you, and you'd always have to come home with an excuse. Thinking about it created a pool in your eyes, and you close them to stop them from spilling.
"Shuzenji..?"
! ! !
You quickly open your eyes and wipe them with your sleeve before seeing who it was.
Shinsou.
He just happened to have a similar route home.
His orbs narrow when he finds your puffy ones. "Are you... crying..?"
He has a genuine look of concern, and with no hesitation he comes closer to you. Your eyes widen as his movements remind you of him.
"Are you fucking crying in front of me?!" Hazaki yells.
"N-No! No I'm not..!"
You are overwhelmed by the flashback and fall onto your butt, also losing grip on your phone. It clacks when it hits the ground, and to your luck it lands facing upwards. You panic, and your hand shoots out to stop him from looking, but he already had it in his hands.
"Hazaki..?" He reads aloud.
You immediately stand and failed to snatch it away. "G-Give it back! That's not for you to read..!"
He glares at the message. "Is it the same Hazaki from our school? What is he doing to you?" His tone was serious, different from his usual low and tired.
You couldn't meet his eyes. "Nothing! He's a great boyfriend and he—"
He growls. "Don't lie to me!"
. . .
You gather up hesitant courage and finally grab it back, or rather, he allowed you to. "It's none of your business...." And you stormed away.
There was no need for anyone to know about your relationship with Hazaki...
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Items become disorganized as you searched through your bag for your key. You were approaching the house as you did so, with scratches on your arms. He wasn't very nice today.
As you stepped onto the front doorstep, just about to insert the key, your black sneakers touch something. Judging from the loud crinkling, there was plastic. You look down to find a bouquet of red roses.
It's the same as before..!
You find a small card hidden in them.
I still love you more
The handwriting was still as neat and the same style as the last one, but there was subtle changes. Whoever was sending these has an eye on you. They knew you were out of the hospital, so they had to find your address.
Yet, you weren't afraid... it was actually... comforting.
You appreciated their dedication, their efforts of letting you know that they love you brought a certain peace to your heart, and it was enough to make you forget about him.
Gently, you held the bouquet in your arms and brought it inside, with a faint smile on your face. You don't know why, but you felt warmth with the roses in your hands.
Hmmm... What should I do this weekend..?
CHAPTER 14 END