A/N: In my mind, Aizawa is "too cool for school", but he definitely is more clear than Shiraishi when it comes to feelings. They're just equally stuck because of his stubborness and her denseness. When push comes to shove, he'll probably be the one to make the move first. Or maybe I just wanted Aizawa to show some more emotion, to feel turmoil, to do the chasing.

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They met again at the helicopter. It was finally fixed and ready for flight again.

Shiraishi was talking again, but Aizawa's mood wasn't better. She was comforting him, but he wish she'd stop. He'd have to walk away.

"Please…don't give up on Toronto."

Aizawa paused. He had too many loose ends here. How could he go? Aizawa stalked off.

Shiraishi's eyes lingered on him. She felt the brush off, it was same as before. He closed her off. Well if that's the case, then she was going to give him the space that he wanted.

Haitani. Haitani hurt himself after a questionable prescription and even more questionable fall.

Shiraishi's face was full of concern and blame. She gave the necessary instructions to the fellows who were treating him before briskly leaving the room. Aizawa was still working on Haitani's head, but he noticed she didn't spare him a second glance.

Lunch time rolled around. Aizawa chose his usual spot alone, but still close enough to Fujikawa and Hiyama. Shiraishi wasn't there.

"Ehhh! Where's Shiraishi? If Aizawa is already out of surgery, Shiraishi should be here too!" Fujikawa exclaimed, leaning backwards.

Aizawa scooted his chair inwards, but leaned backwards. Where was Shiraishi?

"I heard Shinkai asked her about that lunch with him. She's probably eating with him," Hiyama responded between bites.

Fujikawa leaned forward, "she really agreed to eat with him? Does she know the signal she's giving? Where is she eating? Are they coming here?"

Hiyama shrugged, "she probably just thinks she's being friendly. I hope he brings her somewhere nice though. She's been too stressed lately, she needs a good guy to take care of her."

Aizawa's grip on his fork became tighter. He told himself he just didn't like Shinkai. The guy was all smiles and jokes. This had nothing to do with the fact that Shiraishi was the one eating with him.

"Hey, Aizawa," shouted Hiyama, "why didn't you bring Shiraishi down together after surgery? Is she really eating with Shinkai?"

The food tasted bitter. Aizawa picked up his plate and stalked off.

"Do you think Aizawa is jealous?" chuckled Fujikawa.

Aizawa returned to the staff room. Shiraishi was bent over a report eating a rice ball. Somehow the familiar sight loosened a breath he didn't know he was holding.

"Why didn't you eat in the canteen?" Aizawa asked walking to his seat on the other side.

Shiraishi's head whipped around, "oh? Oh, ah. I had reports to do." Shiraishi tidied her desk and stood up to leave.

"Shiraishi."

Shiraishi paused, back towards Aizawa. A heavy pause filled the air.

"I told to Kanade. Of course, she blames me."

"Is that so? You've worked hard." Her back was still turned to him, she took a step towards the door.

"Shiraishi."

"What?"

"Don't forget to rest."

Shiraishi pivoted and scoffed, "you're worried about me? Take care of yourself first."

Aizawa fell into his seat as Shiriashi swept out the room just as Hiyama entered.

"What was all that about?" asked Hiyama, pointed a thumb at the door.

"None of your business."

"She's dense, not emotionless you know," said Hiyama nonchalantly, "you're not dense, but you're emotionless."

"You told her she was interesting," continued Hiyama, "she was so confused. We had three beers in a row. What do you even mean by that?"

Aizawa stared blankly at his colleague.

"Ooohh," smirked Hiyama getting up, "you came back to Lifesaving for her right? Admit it, you care about her more than me."

Hiyama was standing in front of Aizawa, grinning from ear to ear.

"Don't you have Ogata-san? None of your business," rebuffed Aizawa trying to side-step Hiyama.

"Oh! Really? Really! You're admitting that Shiraishi is special," bounced Hiyama blocking Aizawa.

"So then what happened," demanded Hiyama turning serious. "She's my friend too. I can't have you hurting her."

Aizawa pushed past Hiyama, "none of your business." Shiraishi was important to him. He just admitted that.