IZUKU'S POV

I was sitting in my dorm room at UA, looking around at all my All Might memorabilia, and thinking about everything that has happened lately.

To think that just not even a year ago, I was completely quirkless, and now I am attending UA to become a hero, I think as I get up and look out the window of my dorm room. I get to live my dream. I should be happy, but I'm not.

For weeks now, especially after moving into the dorms, I have not been feeling like myself. I have tried to make friends with everyone, but it is tiring to pretend to act the way everyone expects me to act. Everyone thinks I am this soft cinnamon roll boy that hangs out with the other strong boys, but that is not who I want to be. I have more fun when I am hanging out with the girls, but I get looks if I am hanging out with just the girls, so I always make sure Iida or Shoto is there as well. I hate that though. I just want to go shopping with the girls and wear some of the pretty clothes they always wear. Momo's long flowy shirts, Mina's heeled boots, and Jirou's skirts have all looked so comfy and cute. Boys aren't allowed to wear those things though, so I wear baggy shorts and stupid shirts. The shorts are the most comfortable things I have found to wear because tight clothing makes me feel uncomfortable. As for the shirts, they are what everyone seems to expect me to wear, so I do. I hate it though. It is getting late, and I have to get up early tomorrow to visit mom, so I better go to sleep. I can think about everything else in the morning.

~TIME SKIP~

Even after getting some sleep, I still feel as confused as ever. My mind is in such a jumbled mess, so I think a visit to my mom is going to be beneficial. I turn on my phone and send a message to mom about visiting today, and she is quick to respond saying she cannot wait to see me. I decide to head down to the kitchen to get some tea, hoping it will help calm my nerves. As I head down, I unlock my phone and send a quick text to Aizawa Sensei. After we had all moved into the dorms, Aizawa gave us all his cell phone number just in case something happens. At first, he didn't want to, but after Mina almost blew up the microwave, he decided it would be wise for everyone to have it. As I was waiting on the tea, I felt myself getting lost in my jumbled thoughts again. I was so lost in my thoughts that I never heard someone come into the kitchen and walk up behind me.

"Boo!" I hear someone behind me shout suddenly, making me jump and scream. I am about to spin around when the person suddenly picks me up and starts spinning around. I manage to turn my head enough to see it is Kaminari that has a hold of me. He is not much taller than me, and I am always surprised at how strong he is because he does not look it.

"Don't do that, Kami," I say as he sets me back down. He just laughs as he ruffles my hair. I shake off his hand and turn back to my tea.

"What are you doing today, Izuku?" Kaminari asks while resting his chin on my shoulder, standing behind me once again.

"I am going to visit my mom for a little bit."

"Can I come?"

"Well, I um, I would rather g-go alone. T-today at l-least. Y-you could m-maybe come next t-time," I stuttered out, feeling my anxiety level rise.

"Oh, ok," he said softly as he moved away from behind me and began to make a pot of coffee. I feel bad about telling him no and almost change my mind, but I need to talk to her today, alone. I will just have to figure out a way to make it up to him.

Maybe mom will take me shopping before I come home, and I can pick something up for him, I think to myself as I head up to my room. I quickly get dressed in one of my favorite All Might shirts and pick out a pair of blue jeans since it is getting colder outside. I wish I could wear a long flowy skirt, but I know I cannot. Once I am ready, I head downstairs to find Aizawa Sensei waiting out on the porch of the dorm building.

"Hell, Sensei," I say, giving a small bow.

"Problem child, how many times have I told you to not be so formal?" Aizawa says, making me look down at my shoes.

"Sorry, sir," I say, wishing I could just run away. While All Might is my top hero, Eraserhead is my second favorite. Growing up without a quirk I always loved the way he fights since he fights quirkless.

"One of these days, I am going to get it through that thick skull of yours to not be so formal," Aizawa says, laying his hand on the top of my head. "Now, here is your permission slip."

"Thank you, sir."

"Just make sure you are back by curfew, and I know this is a lot to ask, but try not to get into any trouble while you are out." I cannot help but giggle a little at that and smile up at Aizawa. He gives me one of his rare small smiles and pushes me towards the stairs, so I quickly head towards the school gates.

~TIME SKIP~

When I get home, I quickly use my key to let myself in. Mom always keeps the door locked ever since the neighbors were robbed several years ago, so I relock the door. I can hear mom moving around in the kitchen, so I quickly take my shoes off before heading to the kitchen. Mom must have heard me come in because she turns as I walk into the kitchen.

"Oh, welcome home, honey. You are earlier than I was expecting. I was planning to pick you up. Is everything alright?" mom says as she pulls me into a tight hug, which I am quick to return. After a moment, I pull back and take a small step back, feeling anxious.

"Well, mom, I um... I uh... I wanted to talk to you about... something," I say while scratching the back of my neck nervously.

"Ok, hun. Why don't you sit down, and we can talk" mom says, and I slide into my usual chair at our small table.

"Well, mom…"