Frustrations of a Fangirl: Chapter 3
Eri's strange behaviour did not go unacknowledged by her classmate and best friend: Izumi Kota. Ever since the two were young, they met together and bonded thanks to Izuku Midoriya – after all, they were saved from their greatest fears by the soon-to-be number one hero. Ever since then, they went to school together and often hung out at each other's places. Kota had no clue why he felt such a distasteful tang on his tongue when he looked over to Eri; staring into nothingness with that goofy smile on her face.
He decided that he would push those thoughts back, and continue the day as normally as possible. He finally reached the dorms and swung the door open. A froggy face met him.
"Hello, Kota. Ribbit." This was Satsuki Asui – younger sister of pro-hero Froppy.
"Hey, Satsuki." He dug his hands in his pockets and walked past, almost knocking her nonchalantly. As he kept his eyes darted forwards.
"Such a delinquent!~"
Eri, however, knew that this couldn't be further from the truth
Kota knocked on her door, waiting for a response. He had changed into his regular black t-shirt and shorts and red cap – not exactly helping with the impromptu delinquent image. She answered quickly, beaming.
"Hey, Kota! Did you hear the news?!" She seemed almost ecstatic in her questioning, infecting Kota with her excitedness.
"Uh-huh! Deku leapt into action when he noticed a bakery smoking! He saved six people!"
Eri dragged Kota into her room with a smile, receiving some red ears from the boy. Upon entering, Kota noticed a distinct lack of bedding on their usual perch. He raised an eyebrow and looked at her inquisitively.
"O-oh, that!" She replied with a blush. "I just... thought it was about time to change them!" She accompanied this with a very forced grin, earning a blink from Kota.
"Works for me."
He took out his phone, still musing, whilst Eri laid on her stomach. The boy looked over, watching her swing her legs in the air as she browsed socials. She looked innocent there – not like she wasn't already – she looked so carefree. There was something about her hoodie and sweats that just made him stare. Sure, they were friends but she was a damn adorable friend, that's for sure. Her off-blue hair flowed graciously yet messily down to her slim waist. His eyes slowly trailed down to her backside before he shook his head, an inescapable flush taking over his cheeks and nape.
"Shit, she's cute..."
"Hey, Kota! Check this video out!"
About an hour later, Shouta Aizawa sat in his chair-sleeping bag combo, marking papers. His mind never really left the topic or circumstance of Eri's lack of concentration that day in class. He took out his phone (complete with a collection of kittens displayed on the case) and opened the "Innocent Child" contact. Granted, everybody in his class was an innocent child.
Except Minoru Mineta.
He tiredly sent a message:
SA: you looked tired in class today
SA: was anything the issue
He set his phone down and continued to grade before he received a text.
EA: Nothing, dad! Just had something on my mind is all.
The restless hero scowled.
SA: as long as youre ok
She better not be thinking about what he thinks she's thinking about. Because, if she was...
That boy would be in for a world of pain.