Nightlight
Knock, knock...
I turned in my sleep, Dark Shadow muttering about going outside.
KNOCK! KNOCK!
I sat bolt upright, "What the...!" Dark Shadow wiped his eyes before whipping out to menace the door.
"For the love of the dark!" I cursed, "Hold on, I'm coming, I'm coming." I threw on a t shirt and stomped to the door, Dark Shadow shrinking proportionately. Mineta stood there, and we directed our gazes to him, "Yes?"
He quivered, "I'm sorry. Really. I'm just..." His eyes widened as he looked past me, "Uh.."
"You'd better hope this is good, or rules be damned, I'm going to hit you so hard you'll stick to the wall."
He took a step back, "You don't have to get mean."
"If you didn't want to mess with the night, why didn't you wake up Midoriya? He's dead useful day or night." I crossed my arms, "Now, what did you need me for?"
"I-I'm sorry." Mineta developed a slow grin, "All I can see is your nightlight."
Dark Shadow poked the short boy, "You wanna get stuck to the wall?"
I frowned, looking at the glowing skull on my desk. The dark red candle with an led flame. "It's for Dark Shadow. In full dark he can become rowdy, hard to control. I found that the simple addition of a nightlight..." I shrugged, "Dark Shadow appreciates it, too." I patted the swirling mass with affection as it continued to do it's scowl thing at Mineta.
"Right, I shoulda guessed. I mean, a cool guy like you. There's a reason for everything."
"Sure." I rolled my eyes, "So, why am I awake right now?"
"I'm outta stock, and I was hoping you'd have a couple of dark, gothy mags I could have?"
"If you're suggesting..." I shook my head as Dark Shadow recoiled, "Gross. Who shares magazines?" I closed the door. I climbed back in bed. I thought seriously about getting a can of pepper spray.
AN/ I actually have a small bit of love for Mineta. LOL