Chapter 8

Location; Aldera Junior High

Time; 12:30 GMT

Warning!

The day at middle school had been pretty regular. Although it was the last day for the seniors attending the middle school. Three students were seen in the teachers' office meeting with their homeroom teacher. The three students had been Katsuki, Izuku, and James. The teacher had been giving the three boys high praise on the recent entrance exam.

"I still can't believe it. That three of our students are going to U.A." He said to the three of them, "And to think you two, James and Izuku are one of the three. I swear it's a miracle!"

The teacher soon said to James, "James, you've especially impressed me. Not only are you one of the top students here at this school. You came in on such short notice but. What can I say? The newbies are always full of surprises. I'm proud that you were able to pass the entrance exam. Your parents must be proud."

James shifted uncomfortably. Izuku had noticed this but didn't say a word. I haven't even thought of my mom in almost a year… I wonder if she's worried about me. James thought to himself. "Thank you sir," James said bowing slightly "I wouldn't have made it this far without the help from someone." He smiled at Izuku. Izuku smiled back.

Before anyone knew it the school was let out early that day. Since it was the last day of course. Everyone had either went to hang out with their friends or went straight home. Izuku and James were walking together as they usually did every day when Izuku suggested what they should do today.

"We should go to the beach, yeah? It could get your mind off of things. Izuku suggested. James was zoned out thinking about his mom. I wonder what she is doing. He kept thinking. Izuku snapped him out of his thoughts when he waved a hand in front of his face.

"Hey James?" Izuku said, stepping in front of the shorter boy, causing him to stop. James looked up and into his green eyes.

"Yeah?"

"Let's head home and go to the beach okay? I feel like we both need it after a long day of school." Izuku said. James nodded his head and started playing with his fingers. Izuku wanted to spend some time with him in a more peaceful environment. But, he also wanted to get some answers out of the blonde kid also.

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Location; Dagobah Municipal Beach Park

Time; 2:30 PM GMT

"Wow I can't believe we clean up this beach in 10 months." Izuku said. James nodded his head, panting. It was starting to get even hotter since the sun was now fully out. The two went home and gathered up their stuff that they needed to the beach. The beach was only a 20 minute walk from Izuku's house. When they had got there. The beach was crowded. There was almost nowhere to sit until Izuku found a spot and pointed it out too James.

"Y-Yeah. I-It's just so hot." James complained, wiping the sweat that dripped on his brow. He clenched his hands, holding onto the backpack tightly. Blood started to drip from his nose, which he quickly wiped away. Damn It. Why does that keep happening? He thought to himself. Izuku started waddling through the thick sand. James following after him.

"W-Wait. I-Izuku. I-I think we can settle right here." James gasped, running out of energy. Izuku stopped, turned around and looked at James. Wow. He's completely out of breath. Izuku started walking up to him and he straighten out right away and smiled at Izuku.

"Don't worry. I'm okay." James said, keeping a brave face on. "We don't have to walk that far. We can just sit right here." James said, sitting onto the sand.

"Are you sure you're okay?" Izuku asked, kneeing down to meet with James face. He nodded his head.

"Yeah. I-It's J-Just so hot." He panted. Izuku nodded his head and sat down by James. He looked at James into his gleaming blue eyes.

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Location; Dagobah Municipal Beach Park

Time; 7:30 PM GMT

The two boys spent most of their day playing in the ocean water. They laughed and hanged out the entire time. Now, it was dark out. The stars were shining in the sky. Izuku was sitting down next to James. The shirt that he was wearing was damp, since he put it on as soon as he got out of the water. The beach was completely clear now since it was night. Izuku turned to James. James was staring at the stars too. His wet hair seemed to glow under the moonlight, he turned and quickly face Izuku. A smile grew across his face as he did this. Izuku opened up his mouth to talk.

"So what happened to your parents? You said they aren't around anymore. And I never had the chance to ask you this but, cultural heritage?"" Izuku questioned him. The smaller boy shifted uncomfortably and bit his lip. I can tell he doesn't want to tell me. But why? He thought to himself. The teen finally opened up his mouth.

"My grandparents were from a Japanese heritage. I never had a chance to meet them, which kind of sucks. But it's also pretty cool to know that I'm from a Japanese descent. James said, biting his lip as he began to answer his second question.

"W-Well. I sort of ran away from home. My mom wasn't very accepting of what I am." James said, sighing and looking down towards the ground.

"Are you… Gay?" Izuku, whispered.

"Y-Yeah… Is there something wrong with that?"

"Of course not." The green-haired boy said, grabbing James' waist and pulling him towards himself. At that instant. James flinched, it almost seemed like he was scared of something. "H-Hey. I'm not going to hurt you." Izuku whispered to him. James nodded his head and let out a long breath.

"I-I-Izuku." James breathed, "C-Can I tell you something?

"Of course. What is it?"

"It's always been hard for me to make friends. I-I don't know why... I-I always felt out a place. And when I saw Katsuki bullying you. I had to do something. I couldn't watch him do that to you. I had to do something. I know what it's like to be bullied. I-"His voice cracked.

"N-No. It's okay. James…" Izuku said, his voice starting to trail off.

"C-Can I tell you something else. But… Please don't tell anyone. Not even your mom." James breathed, looking into his Izuku's bright green eyes

My dad was never there for me. A-And my mom's boyfriend would do things to me…" He whispered, his voice started to crack.

"H-He… W-Would touch me and stuff." He breathed. "I-I don't why I didn't say anything." James said, his breath shaking hard. Izuku wrapped his arms around the smaller teen. James started to break down into tears. He sobbed loudly, his breath shaking as he pushed himself deeper into Izuku's chest. He shook hard, gripping Izuku's damp shirt. Izuku rubbed his back, not saying a word to the crying boy.

After a while, the sobs seem to die down. He looked up at Izuku, his eyes were puffy and red. Izuku looked down at him. "I-I'm sorry about that." James sniffled, rubbing his face against his shirt again.

"N-No. It's fine J-James." Izuku said, grabbing the boy's wrist. He started to stand up, helping the other boy up too. "We should start heading home." He finished. James nodded. The two boys started to gather up everything. After they had everything, they started walking off of the beach. As they were walking, all of the sudden he stopped, he looked up at the moon and then James.

"I'm glad you told me everything." Izuku whispered "Please. No more secrets." He looked at James seriously. James nodded his head, and the two boys headed off.

(A/N Sorry if this chapter was lame. I just thought I needed to give more background about James. The next chapter is going be 100% better! Anyways. I hope you enjoyed! There will be multiple uploads this week so make sure to stay tuned! Don't forget to leave a review. I read all of them!)