I walked back to my desk with a big smile on my face, and almost as soon as I sat down, I heard my phone vibrate from my bag so I grabbed it quickly before I would start working again.

Two unknown numbers had texted me.

"Heyo Listener! Hizashi here, thanks for your number. Text or call me whenever you get lonely ;) I'll be sure to message you when I can." He texted and it made me chuckle a little bit, his energy came through his text messages. How can anyone have so much energy?

If I don't reply now I'll forget, "You better not text me while in class. You'll set a bad example." I smile at my own reply before checking the other message.

"Sorry for putting you on the spot earlier about Friday. I'm glad you say you'll join us." I assumed this was Toshinori but soon got a second text from him, "This is Toshinori by the way. I hope we can talk more." His slightly shy personality also came through his texts, unless I was reading too far into it, which is likely.

I nod to myself and also reply, "You worry too much sometimes. I'm actually really excited to go out with you guys. I don't go out much." I pressed send and facepalmed. Why would I say I don't go out much? That makes me sound like I'm a shut-in or don't have friends. Which are both sort of true, but that's not the point!

The rest of the workday goes by normally and I get home at my usual time and nothing super exciting happens except Hizashi texting me asking if I'd listen to his show tonight and I agreed.

He was super energetic and actually really funny when he was on the radio. I mean he was funny in person too, but it was just different. I spent some of my night reading while listening to his show in bed, before falling asleep to his voice; it was almost calming on his late night show.

In the morning I woke up to a text from Hizashi, "What did you think of my show?" It was sent super late, probably after it finished.

"It was actually really great! You were really funny but also your voice made me fall asleep at some point. I mean you were just like really soothing!" I text, always saying the wrong thing, I'll blame it on my brain only being half awake.

I get up with a sigh and get ready for the day, quite reluctantly if I'm honest. The usual routine, shower, get dressed and ready, eat breakfast, pack lunch, and head out for the day. When I got to the school, Shouta greeted me and went to class like usual.

At lunch, Hizashi came by alone and sat across from me at my desk, "Glad to hear you think my voice is soothing."

I blush slightly and try to change the subject, "Where is Shouta? He usually comes by at lunch."

Hizashi seemed to lean his chin on his palm at the mention of Shouta, "Ah, he is off campus with his students for rescue training." He soon changed the subject away from Shouta, "So what do you do in your free time anyway?" There was genuine curiosity in his voice and not just means for small talk.

"I read a lot actually. From scientific studies to weird romances, a whole room in my apartment is sort of a library. I would tutor a few kids in English when I was younger, but then I realized I'm not good with people younger than me." I chuckled a bit and took a bite of my food.

He perked up when he heard I tutored in English, "You know, I actually teach English! I would love to see your book collection sometime."

There was a loud announcement for all the free teachers to get to the conference room right away. Hizashi stood up and looked at me, "We'll continue this later." He said before almost running off.

What was wrong? What could be happening that all the teachers were needed for? I got a sinking feeling in my stomach, a big ball of nerves. Was everything okay? Without really realizing it, I had stopped eating and just stared at my food, worrying about what was happening.

The lunch bell shook me from my thoughts and I put my things away and turned to resume working. Not much work was completed though if I'm honest. It took most of my effort to not focus on what was running through my head. I always had a tendency to jump to the worst scenario, but I don't even know what that would be.

Nearing the end of the workday my phone vibrated and I grabbed it quickly when I read over the text I wanted to burst out to tears, "Meet me at the hospital when you get out of work." It had an address at the bottom, it was the most serious text he had sent.

My heart sank and I felt like I was going to vomit, I didn't even know what was going on. Who was hurt?

As soon as I could I got up and got a cab to the hospital and walked in, trying to find Hizashi. When I did I almost seemed to run to him, "What happened? Hizashi, what is this about?" I gripped the front of his jacket as I looked up at him.

He sighed a bit, "Shouta...got really injured...I thought you should see him. I can't really give details on what happened."

I grabbed his hand, "Bring me to his room..." I say, wanting to see how badly hurt my best friend was. My heart was beating heavily as Hizashi guided me by my hand down the corridors of the hospital until we got to the door to his room.

All I could do was stare at the door for a second before knocking and opening the door slowly to see him wrapped like a mummy in bandages, "What happened to you Sho..." I mutter to myself as I slowly walked toward him and sit in a chair next to his bed with a sigh.

Hizashi stayed in the hall, not wanting to get in the way.

I look at him and lay my head on the side of the bed, "You always get yourself into trouble, but I guess that's kind of your job, huh? I'll go and at least get you a fresh set of clothes in a bit...knowing you, you won't stay here long and will push yourself like a dummy." I can't help but talk, not even knowing if he was awake or not from all the wrappings.

"You shouldn't nag an injured person," Shouta said in a gruff, strained voice and it made me jump and blush a bit.

Quickly I stand up and look at him, "Did I wake you? I'm sorry Shouta. How are you feeling?" I ask a bit frantic.

"You're fine. I'm fine as long as you keep that loud mouth out of here...I have the biggest headache still." He said quietly and it made me chuckle.

"I was so worried today...Was anyone else injured?" I ask.

"Ah, well Toshinori got a bit of a beating...and a student of mine." He said with a small sigh.

"Toshinori got hurt too? Geez, that man seems so frail sometimes..." I say with worry in my tone.

Shouta chuckle a bit even though he shouldn't have since it hurt. "Ah, go visit him; I'm sure you'll see he isn't as frail as you think. He is a UA teacher after all. Plus I want to sleep some more."

That made me smile and nod, "I'll drop off some clothes for you later. Get some rest." I walk out. My next stop is to visit