AN: Sorry for not including one in the last chapter, so here is the first author's note! :D

Things that make this an AU are:

Saitama vs Fubuki never happened

Saitama vs Tatsumaki didn't' happen.

The Garou Arc still applies.

And thanks for the support ^u^)/

Awakened by the sun shining through her open window, she floated up slowly from her bed.

She glanced at her clock. 7:00 am. Disgruntled, she put on her outfit for the day:

A baggy yellow T-shirt, black pants and old sneakers. She tied her wig up in a ponytail.

Although it sort of mattered to make a good impression, grocery shopping was not an extravagant activity. Crossing her arms and tapping her foot, she waited impatiently in her room for his text. Hearing a beep, she floated her phone towards her and flipped it open. Instead of glancing at a text, she heard Sitch speaking. "Tatsumaki, we have received your notice. You're permitted to skip this meeting." She mumbled "Ok," and hung up. Groaning, she paced around some more. "He said he would text by now." A beep came from her phone.

She sighed, then flipped it open. I'll meet you near the City River.- Saitama

Tatsumaki placed her phone back on her bed, then walked out of her apartment.

Floating over the city, she glanced around, looking for Saitama. When she saw him, she floated back down, and started walking about 2 yards away from where he was standing. Glancing up from his phone, he waved at her. "The store is a little farther up. We can get there in less than 20. If we run, that is."

Tatsumaki, although not one for running ,nodded. "Let's get going. "

The two were five minutes into their run when

*WHEEZE*

Saitama turned to look at the origin of the noise.

"We can walk the rest of the way-" "No! I got this!"

Sighing, Saitama shrugged. "We could try another way,but.."

"But what?" Apprehensively , Saitama told her "I can carry you."

Tatsumaki stared up at him. Should I take his offer? It doesn't even look like he's that OK with carrying me. . "Sure. Thank you." She moved closer and he motioned her to hop on his back. With Tatsumaki clinging on tightly, Saitama ran to the supermarket.

"Here is the list. Ten items;five each." Saitama grinned slightly "We should have everything in 10 minutes."

Tatsumaki looked at her half of the list. " Crab meat, leek, cabbage, bananas, and kelp. OK, then. I'll see you at the register in 5."

"So the cabbage, leek and kelp are over there, bananas are the next aisle over.."

Uugghh the crab meat is all the way across the store..Well, I could..

Glancing around, she floated the items towards her. Walking towards the fish section, she brought the last of her items towards her. "All done."

She made it to the register, with Saitama a few steps behind. "Nice work, Tamaki."

"Thanks for going with me, even though it was last minute," Saitama said, rummaging through his bag. "Here." He pulled out a small bag of apple gummies. Tatsumaki in a brief moment of shock, glanced up at him and smiled.

"Really? Thank you so much."

She grabbed the bag out of his hand, smiling wider." Let's walk back." Tatsumaki said.The meeting is probably still going on, might as well get more information on this baldy on the way back.

" Saitama, how did you acquire your powers?"

Saitama looked at her, a bit surprised by her question.

"Well, you see I stuck to this intense training regimen .." he said, placing his finger under his chin.

"Wow, really?" Tatsumaki replied, chewing on her gummies.

I wonder what kind of training regimen he did. .

"One hundred push-ups, one hundred sit ups,one hundred squats and a 10 kilometer run. I did it every day. For 3 years."

"That is quite the regimen, Saitama."

"Do you plan on becoming a hero?" Saitama asked.

"No, I was just wondering.."She replied.

"I already am a hero. " She thought, smirking slightly.

The two continued walking in silence, with Tatsumaki organizing her thoughts.

So I know why he's powerful but I need his weaknesses!

It's too soon to ask anything about that!

Wait..

"Saitama, do you have any companions?"

Saitama averted his eyes, and scratched his cheek.

"Well, sort of." He shrugged.

"Genos is my student, and King and I hang out sometimes."

"Genos? Isn't he an S-Class?" She asked.

"Yep. I don't think it matters,though."

"Oh, I see." Tatsumaki stated awkwardly.

"Mumen and I hang out too. That's basically it."

Strange bunch.

"Do you have friends, Tamaki?"

I think they're a waste of time.

"Not really, don't know anyone besides you in City Z."

"Oh."

The two made it back to the City's River.

Saitama thanked Tatsumaki once again for helping and was on his way to go home.

"Hey, Saitama?" Tatsumaki mumbled.

"Hmm?" Saitama turned around.

"Can we hang out again? Not just for errands, but in general?"

She glanced up at him, a shy smile on her face.

Saitama glanced away for a second, then shrugged.

"Sure, I guess."

"It's because, well , I just want to have a friend here in City Z, you know?" Tatsumaki was fumbling slightly with her words.

Saitama chuckled slightly. "It's OK, I understand."He started walking away.

"So, see you next week?" She asked.

" Text me whenever." He waved.

"Ok, I will!" She waved back, grinning widely.

When she no longer saw him, she floated back to her abode.

Tatsumaki got back home and floated onto her bed, lifting her planner towards her.

"Become Saitama's 'friend', check! This is too easy! " She chuckled to herself, her wig drooping on her face. Grumbling, she took it off.

"Ah, that's better. Now, when next week?"

Saitama entered his apartment and placed his groceries in the kitchen.

"Saitama Sensei , welcome back!" Genos said, walking out of the bathroom.

"Hey Genos, when did the meeting end?" Saitama asked, while heading to the kitchen.

"About an hour ago. I recently finished cleaning the bathroom." He replied.

"Was the civilian able to help in your endeavor?" He asked.

"Yep. She was pretty quick, although it was only a little over ten items."

Saitama said, preparing their lunch.

"She said she wanted to hang out again."

"Hmm. Saitama, I would like to meet this girl. It's been awhile since a citizen appreciated you." Genos said, walking towards the kitchen to help Saitama.

"Sure, when we hang out again I can bring-" "We can invite her to dinner here."

"Oh." Saitama stared at him blankly. "Well, ok then. Guess I'll call her."

"Saitama, good to see you! Hmm, sounds a bit too desperate. Hey,Saitama! Urg, too high pitched! How's it going? A bit better, but lower the pitch!"

Beep beep.

Tatsumaki walked over to her phone, picking it up.

"What is it?"

"Hey, Tamaki."

Adjusting herself, she replied, "Oh, hey Saitama."

"Do you wanna come over for dinner?"

"C-come again?" she asked

"Genos wants to meet you."

"Well, sure." she replied in a jovial tone.

"We'll see you next Friday." Saitama said.

"Ok! See you then." She said, hanging up.

"Well, the next meet up was closer than I thought." Tatsumaki mumbled.

She paused.

"I have to get past that toaster!"