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Sorry, it took so long. I've been trying to update my other books but I got some nasty writer's block instead.
Also, I've been watching anime nonstop...
I'm sorry...
I'll focus on those two books of mine by tomorrow.
I hope you guys like this one!
"THEN WHY NOT CHALLENGE HIM?"
"Great to know you're still alive and well, Katsu-kun~"
I teased making his glare on me intensifies, which I merely chuckle in reply.
It's the day where we'll be moving to our dorms in Yuuei.
Time sure flies fast, huh.
Papa insists on using his car instead of the train so we're by the gates waiting for him.
Well, more like I drag Katsuki beside me.
"I hope your feeling lighter now", I said facing front, knowing he doesn't want me to look at him. "It isn't our fault. Remember that", I added.
There was a few moments of silence before he replied,
"... I know"
I glance at him to see him looking down with gritted teeth and clenched fists, "But there's still something there that I need to know"
He looked at me with narrowed eyes, "Did you know?", he asked. "Know what exactly?", I asked as I tilt my head, having a hunch on what it is.
'It's about Izuku's quirk'
"About Deku", he said, eyes glinting sharply, "Did he told you?!", he asked loudly, determined to make me answer. I pursed my lips in thought as I stare at him for a minute.
I looked back in front, tucking my hands on my pockets, "He didn't", I paused as I wait for his response. As silence greeted me I continue,
"But I know the two of you, you know?"
I turn to give him a grin, "The two of you sucks at keeping secrets". He stared at me, thinking about what he should say next.
"Then-!" "No", I cut him off, "It's his secret. If you want to know then ask for yourself", I turn as Papa finally arrived, honking at us as he stopped in front of us.
"Though... the answer is quite obvious, don't you think?", I asked before opening the door, motioning for him to get in the car.
"Now stop being so dramatic and get in already. We're late, you know"
"Aka-chan~!"
I was tackled by Neijire making me laugh in response. "Group hug!", I squeal as I was suddenly grabbed from behind.
"Mirio!", I exclaimed as I looked behind me, seeing him beamed at me. "Do you miss me, Aka-chan?", he asked with a grin making me flush faintly.
"I miss all of you, dummy!", I said, a bit shyly at the end.
'Damn hormones!'
"W-We missed you too, Aka-chan", Tamaki said as he stands beside Mirio, "Put Aka-chan down already!", Nejire whines as she pouts, "I want to hug her again!"
"Ah! Right sorry, Nejire-chan", Mirio said nervously as he puts me down, Nejire immediately tackling me for a hug again.
"Group hug!"
Mirio shouted as he brought all three of us in his arms for a group hug, making me laugh.
"Glad to see everyone is as lively as ever!"
Present Mic exclaims with his usual smile, announcing his presence. Mirio let go of us as everyone turn their attention to Yamada-sensei.
"Now!", Yamada-sensei started as he held up his index finger, "I assume everyone knows what happened, yeah?"
The class began their chatters, some glancing at the four of us. We all exchange gazes at this.
"But do not fret!", he exclaims, "Yuuei has taken extreme measures to ensure everyone's safety! Now-", he claps his hands and said,
"I will now briefly explain the details about the dorms!"
"Woah~!"
Nejire exclaims as she looked at the common area in awe. "It's so big!", she squeals as she head to check everything in the room.
I looked around in awe, "As expected of Yuuei", I gawked as I turn to see the courtyard, "A courtyard!", I exclaimed as I point at it.
'It's so much different than looking at it through a screen! It's so much larger!'
"It's like a mansion", Tamaki noted as he looks around, "Amazing!", Mirio exclaimed as he opens his arms wide with a bright smile,
"An astronaut's dream!"
We stared at him, trying to process what he meant. "Oh!", I exclaim as I held my index finger up in realization, "Spacious living!"
"Correct!", Mirio exclaimed as he points at me, "Spacious living!"
"Hai hai!", Present Mic said as he claps his hands, catching everyone's attention.
"Remember! For your bedrooms, girls will be on the right while boys will be on the left! Food, baths, and laundry are also on the first floor!"
Yamada-sensei points at the notice beside the elevator room,
"Rooms start on the second floor. There are four rooms per gender on each floor, so there are five floors in total."
Then he crossed his arms before continuing,
"Everyone gets their own room. It's equipped with their own AC, toilets, fridge, and closets."
He brought out a piece of paper, showing its contents.
"This is the list for your rooms. Your belongings are already placed in your rooms so unpack and rest for the day. Any questions?!"
"Yamada-sensei!"
Nejire raised her right arm, immediately catching everyone's attention. "Why... Why am I not placed beside Aka-chan?!"
I sweatdropped as Nejire decided to confront Yamada-sensei with teary eyes. Yamada-sensei began sweating nervously not knowing what to do to calm her down.
"Our rooms are beside one another, Mirio", Tamaki informed as he held up the paper, showing it to Mirio. "I'm glad!", Mirio beamed, "It seems we're inseparable as always, Tamaki!", he added as he brings Tamaki for a side hug.
"NO!"
I yelped as I was suddenly tackled for a hug, Nejire crying as she clings at my arm. "I WANT AKA-CHAN! I WANT AKA-CHAN!"
"O-Oi Hado-san-"
"N-Nejire-chan don't you think it's too much-"
"I WANT MY TO BE NEXT TO AKA-CHAN! WE'RE SUPPOSE TO BE TOGETHER FOREVER!"
"Hehe~"
I sweatdropped as Nejire stood at my doorway, beaming at me with sparkling background.
In the end, Yamada-sensei has no choice but to switch rooms seeing that Nejire won't stop crying and won't let me go.
'She knows how to get what she wants. Scary'
"L-Let's focus on our own rooms, ne?", I said as I gave her a closed eye smile, hiding my nervousness as I slowly closed the door.
I sigh in relief as soon as Nejire is out of my sight. I turn around and glance at the boxes around my room.
"Carpets... carpets, where are you?", I muttered under my breath as I searched for them in one of the boxes where I thought I placed them.
RING! RING!
"Katsu-kun?", I mused as I looked at the caller, thinking of the reason why he would call me.
'It's rare for him to call me though. I wonder why...'
I shrugged and answered the call, "Moshi-"
"YOU DAMN GINGER!"
I yelped, startled, as I dropped my phone from the sudden volume. I take a few steps away as I stare at my phone warily.
"ANSWER ME DAMN IT?! GINGER I SWEAR YOU-!"
I deadpanned as I could still hear Katsuki's voice even without putting it on speaker.
'As expected of Katsu-kun'
I sighed, gathering my courage, as I grab my phone and reluctantly put it near my ear- where I'm sure I won't go deaf.
"Wh-What is this about, Katsu-kun?", I replied, averting my eyes as I could feel his glare on him through the phone.
"YOU GOT ONE OF MY BOXES!"
I blinked as I glance at the boxes, trying to spot which one is not mine. "But... the boxes here with me are all mine", I replied confused.
"Then why the hell all of my bedsheets are missing?!"
"Bedsheets?", I mused as I looked at the boxes, trying to see if there's really a misplaced box in here. "All of my boxes are colored red", I informed him.
"I painted them red for this kind of scenario. So I don't think your box-"
"-red box"
I paused as I heard Katsuki muttering, "What did you say, Katsu-kun?", I asked since I didn't hear what he said.
"... I stole a box from you from before. One of the boxes I brought is a red box"
SILENCE~
PFT!
"STOP LAUGHING!"
I laugh louder as I clutch my stomach from the pain from laughing hard, "I- haha! I'm sorry!", I barely choke out as I tried to stop laughing.
"Wh-Which one is it?", I asked, still letting out a few chuckles and giggles. I heard him huffed, probably from the embarrassment, and replied,
"It... it got an All Might sticker inside the box."
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PFT!
"STOP LAUGHING, DAMN IT!"
I chuckle as I imagined his face turning red from both embarrassment and anger.
'A cute sight as always'
"I'll drop it off after I finished my room", I informed him, "I'll bring some cookies too!", I added brightly making him tch'ed.
"Just message me when you're on your way"
"Hai~ oh", I pouted as Katsuki suddenly ended the call. I turn to look back at the red boxes and let out a sigh,
"I better start, huh. The angry porcupine's going to be angry again~"
"It's so yummy~"
Nejire exclaims as she looked at the cookie with awe. I sweatdropped as Mirio and Tamaki nodded behind her, their eyes twinkling too.
We're on our way towards Class 1-A's dormitory, which is just a couple of buildings away.
They insist on accompany me as soon as they learned I'm heading there.
Honestly, I don't know whether to be touched or frustrated at them.
I'd love their company truly but on the other hand, I want to go alone though~
Man, I'm so complicated.
"It's the same size as ours, huh", Mirio noted as the four of us stood outside, observing the building in front of us. "Well, there shouldn't be any favoritism", Tamaki mused.
"I wonder if it's the same as the inside", Nejire added as she looked at the building curiously.
"What are the four of you doing here?"
We jumped, startled, as Aizawa suddenly appeared behind us. He stares at us lazily, waiting for an answer.
"K-Katsu-kun's stuff got mixed with mine", I explained pointing at the red box Mirio is holding- he insists on carrying it for me.
Honestly, a perfect gentleman.
"I see", Aizawa replied with his usual stoic expression, "And you three?", he asked turning to look at them.
"We're bodyguards!", Nejire beamed with a sparkling background, which Aizawa simply just stared at her.
"Only Genji can enter the dorms"
Aizawa announces as he head inside the dorm, with Nejire looking at him with a horrified expression.
"EHHH?!"
I sweatdropped as Nejire appeared in front of Aizawa, pestering him to let all four of us inside.
"Nejire-san sure is consistent", Mirio commented as he stood beside me, watching Nejire- who is clearly losing at the stoic underground hero.
"She got the energy", Tamaki added, appearing beside him, as he watches the scene. "I'm getting tired just from watching her", which I sweatdropped.
"Shut up, Hado"
"But Aizawa-sensei-!"
"Hado"
We all stiffened as Aizawa activates his quirk, his eyes turning red and his hair began floating.
"Only Genji can enter. Am I understood?"
"... hai"
"Genji-senpai!"
I smiled at the firsties, who began to notice that I'm here.
"Hello~!", I greeted cheerily as I walk further inside, the firsties coming up to greet me too.
"I didn't know you're coming, Aka-neesan", Izuku said confused as he walks closer, which I held up the box I've been holding. "Katsu-kun's box got mixed with mine", I explained.
Izuku nodded, "Then, do you want me to bring that to his room, Aka-neesan?", he asked making me chuckle. "I'll do it. Don't worry Izu-kun", I assured him.
"Isn't that heavy, Genji-senpai?", Ochako asked as she looks at the red box curiously, "Your hands are trembling", she said bluntly making me sweatdropped.
'Well... it's much heavier than before because I put some snacks in...'
"Let me help you, Genji-senpai!", Kirishima exclaims with a grin. "No! Let me-!"
SMACK!
I gave them a closed eye smile, "I think I could carry this on my own, Kirishima-kun. Thank you nonetheless!", I beamed.
They sweatdropped at my casual response as some of them take a glance at fallen purple trash on the ground.
'That's where you belong, trash. Tch'
"I'll be going now!", I informed them cheerily as I head towards the elevator. "You know Bakugo's room already, Genji-senpai?", Kaminari asked surprised.
I nodded, "Katsu-kun texted me the details so don't worry!", I assured them.
TING!
"I'll come back soon!", I exclaimed as I stepped inside the elevator. I gave them a closed-eye smile, "I have cookies to share too!"
"COOKIES?!"
And that's where I'm off.
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"Katsuki?"
I called out as I knocked on his door, the red box laying on the ground.
"It's open"
I paused as I heard his reply, strangely calm and normal for him making me nervous.
'Wh-What if he's going to secretly murder me inside?!'
I gulped silently as I slowly open the door, peeking inside only to see Katsuki sitting on the floor, downcast, leaning on one of his cabinets.
I frowned slightly as I grab the box and walk in, closing the door behind me as silently as I could.
"... Are you alright?", I asked, a bit quietly, as I placed the box beside his bed, glancing at him from behind. "I'm fine", he answered, still looking down.
I pursed my lips in thought as I stare at him for a while, trying to come up with some ways to cheer him up.
I opened the box and grab one plastic container, where the cookies are. I manage to pack a few of them along the way.
"You know", I started as I sit beside him, placing the cookies in front of him. "I heard I'm a great listener", I said facing front.
Silence filled the air as Katsuki didn't reply, making me closed my eyes in thought.
'Normally Katsuki would taunt me by this time... he's that down, huh'
"... You could always ask him", I started, hoping to have a reaction. "He admires you so it won't be-"
"-no"
I paused as I opened my eyes and glance at him, who tightened his grip on his hands.
"He admires you"
I looked at him in surprise as he turns to look at me in the eyes, his eyes glinting in all seriousness.
"We admire you"
He said, "You're a goddamn role model, ginger", he growled, "He will only open up to you, not me".
The silence returns as we stared at one another, both processing what he just said.
"... He admires you", I said softly, "While I may be your role model... he admires to beat you", I smiled warmly,
"Like rivals, don't you think?"
He tch'ed as he averted his gaze, "He's too weak to be my rival, damn ginger", he replied sharply making chuckle. I reach out and placed my hand on his head,
"Although... I think the two of you are better off as partners.", I continue, "If you think he won't tell you through talking-"
I wrap my arms around him, pulling him in for a hug as I let out a smile.
'I think Izuku needs to beat it into your skull, huh'
"Then why not challenge him, ne?"
"If you think about it... isn't it cute that Katsuki sleeps by 8? Pft. As expected of the angry porcupine"
