Chapter Twelve: What a Day
~A/N~ Here we go. Chapter Twelve. I hope you enjoy it.
Chapter Start!
~U.A. 1-A Dorms~
Denki stood in the kitchen with an apron on and his hair pinned back to keep it out of his eyes as he read the recipe again. He'd been following the instructions as closely as he could. Thankfully his Aunt knew what Paella was and had sent him what she called 'The Right Recipe' to him.
"Ok should be done. Just needs to simmer for a bit," He said to himself as he turned to the oven to check on the rolls he had in.
"Just missing the fancy hat Denks," Denki didn't turn around.
"What's up Hito," Denki asked while pulling the rolls out.
"Never seen you trying this hard," Hitoshi said taking a seat at the kitchen island.
"I don't know man. Just got this feeling that she's worth it," Denki replied with a shrug.
"I can tell. Are you guys going to spend the whole date at the dorms?" Hitoshi asked.
"No. Just supper. She has a movie she wants to watch so I called this mom-and-pop micro theatre and asked if I could rent out a room to watch the movie so we can have the full Movie experience while watching her favorite movie," Denki explained.
"And they went for it?" Hitoshi asked surprised.
"Yeah, It's actually something they do. They keep two of their smaller theatre rooms for reservations. I lucked out that whoever had the room for tonight canceled," Denki laughed.
"Well good luck. I'm going to go to the track for some afternoon jogging," Hitoshi stated.
"Kill it, man," Denki smiled as he returned his attention to the meal he was preparing.
~With Izumi~
Izumi panted heavily sprawled out on the roof of some random building. She had been trying to catch Nana for well over forty-five minutes. She hadn't even gotten close. The closest she had gotten was maybe ten meters away. Nana was simply too fast.
"You kept up better than I thought," Nana laughed from her spot on top of the roof entrance. Izumi sighed and pushed herself up a bit.
"You're crazy fast," Izumi said tiredly.
"What can I say I've always been fast," Nana laughed.
"I'd love to be that fast," Izumi said.
"Nah," Nana laughed. "I'd take your little gift of the almost instant transformation. Being able to shift that fast could end so many fights before they could start," Izumi flushed red as Nana smiled brightly at her.
"We should get back to the school," Izumi said trying to hide her red face.
"Yeah," Nana smiled darkly. Izumi gulped as the woman dropped from her seat. "I'll give you a minute head start. Let's see who gets there first," Izumi snapped to action. She leaped up and off the roof as quickly as she could. Her body shifted instantly as it always did. Pushing all her might into her wings she tried to fly as fast as she could.
~Seedy Bar~
Tomura sighed as he set a controller down. "Another platinumed game," Tomura said contentedly. One of his few stress relievers. Clearing incredibly hard games. He found the challenge in them fun.
"Tomura," The voice of Kurogiri spoke.
"What is it?" Tomura growled. There went his good mood. He didn't hate Kurogiri he just knew that interrupting him meant something annoying.
"You have a visitor," A portal opened and a well-dressed man stepped into the room. He was quite tall standing a full head and shoulders taller than Tomura if he weren't slouching. His black hair was slicked back and his goatee was cut clean not a hair out of place. Clad in a midnight black suit with a deep crimson tie.
"And you are?" Tomura growled.
"I go by Viktor Nefarius. But you would know me as Nefarian," Viktor stated.
"Shiggaraki Tomura," Tomura returned standing up a bit straighter. He didn't like the aura this man was giving off. He didn't know why but he knew this man would betray him at the drop of a hat.
"I've come to bring you before my father," Viktor said as he gestured to the still-open portal. "Father, Mother, Uncle, and your master will then explain in full their plan," He added.
"Very well," Tomura grumbled. After another few moments of silence, Tomura stepped through the portal. Backward not letting Viktor see his back.
"Easier than I thought," Viktor smirked as he entered and the portal closed.
~Near U.A.~
Izumi was exhausted. She had flown as hard and as fast as she could to get to U.A. before Nana. But now she was simply too tired to keep flying. Her wings were starting to fail her. She could barely muster the strength to glide at this point.
"It was a good attempt," Nana's voice called out as the larger dragon grabbed hold of Izumi and helped her finish her flight into the school. As the two landed in the clearing just inside of U.A.'s border Izumi reverted and collapsed to the ground.
"Never... Pushed... My... Quirk... That... Hard... Before," Izumi panted out.
"Well get used to it," Nana laughed. "I'll push you e-" Nana's voice died and her eyes went wide as she recognized a presence. She hadn't noticed it when she was helping Izumi land.
"Is that?" Izumi asked feeling the presence now as it drew closer. At an alarming speed.
"NANA!" a voice screamed out as a woman came into view. She was very tall with long brilliant red hair and bronzed skin. Two large horns adorned with golden jewelry declared her rank as the queen.
"MAMA!" Nana screamed back as she leaped over Izumi and sprinted at her mother. The two collided and fell to the ground in happy sobbing tears. Izumi decided now was a good time to take her leave. She didn't want to interrupt their reunion.
"My Nana," Alextrasza said as the two pulled back enough for them to look at each other. "You're as young as the day I lost you," Her hands cupped Nana's cheeks.
"I've missed you so much, Mama," Nana cried as they hugged again. They cried what felt like years of grief out of their systems.
~MomoDenki Date~
Momo smiled happily as she walked alongside Denki. Dinner had been exquisite. Denki had truly outdone himself. He had gone the extra mile and added garlic butter shrimp and some french bread to the sides.
The two had left the grounds of U.A. a few minutes ago and were walking somewhere. Momo wasn't sure what Denki was planning. She had assumed he'd have just used the recreation area in the dorm and asked that everyone give them privacy.
"So should I be worried that you've lured me out of U.A. for our date?" Momo said in a light tone doing her best to make sure it came off as a joke.
"Worried I'm trying to kidnap you? Denki asked in a teasing tone. "As if the moment you went missing your parents wouldn't hire the top ten heroes to hunt for me," He added with a smirk.
"Please," Momo started. "Knowing my overprotective parents," Momo left the statement to hang in the air.
"I was vastly underestimating them wasn't I?" Denki asked.
"Just by a lot," Momo giggled. Denki slowed but his smile didn't fade as he turned to what looked like any other shop on the street.
"Here we are," He opened the door letting Momo enter.
"Where is here?" Momo asked. The scent of melted butter and popcorn flooded her nose. She wasn't expecting such a small building to be a movie theatre.
"Ai and Hoshi's Private Theatre," Denki stated as the door closed. "I reserved the best theatre so we can watch a double feature,"
"A double feature?" Momo asked. What had he added now?
"Yeah, your favorite Movie. Followed by my favorite movie. And I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by it," Denki smiled brightly as he lead Momo up to a counter.
"Welcome to Ai and Hoshi's Private Theatre," A very rotund man with hair that looked to be spaghetti stated. "Reservations?"
"Kaminari," Denki stated as he pulled out his phone and displayed a code. the spaghetti-haired man scanned it and nodded.
"Theatre one, Double feature, Unlimited Refills," Spaghetti hair stated. "Enjoy your movies. They will begin when you press the 'play' button on the right side. You may pause at any time for restroom breaks or refills so you don't have to worry about missing a moment," He explained as he handed the two a full bucket of popcorn, two empty cups, and a small golden key.
"Soda machines are at the back of each theatre. The restrooms are down at the end of the hall," the rotund man added as the two nodded and walked away.
"Is it mean to wonder if his hair was actual spaghetti or just looked like it?" Denki whispered as they entered the hall to the theatres.
"Possibly but I was wondering the same," Momo replied stopping outside theatre one. Denki again got the door letting Momo enter first.
~Midoriya Apartment~
Ochaco sat reading as Daiki watched more of some random shonen battle anime. She couldn't keep the smile off her face as she watched Daiki more than she was reading her book. He was just too adorable as he copied the protagonist's poses.
"Worry not!" Daiki said alongside the anime. "For I have arrived!" Ochaco laughed lightly at the obvious All Might rip-off that was the main character.
"Mochimon!" Daiki suddenly spun on her. "No! You are the villain! Dark Mochi!" Ochaco's smile turned wicked as she quickly jumped into Daiki's game.
"Foolish hero!" Ochaco jumped up standing on the couch. "You may have discovered my secret but I will not go quietly!" With a poor attempt at an evil laugh, Ochaco ran off into the house with Daiki hot on her heels.
Izumi entered her apartment a few minutes later. She managed to stop her laugh as she saw Daiki doing a heroic pose over a 'defeated' Ochaco. With a smirk, she snuck up to Daiki. Ochaco couldn't stop the smile coming to her face as she saw Izumi now looming over her son.
"EXPOSED!" Izumi shouted getting a surprised cry from Daiki. "BELLY!" she launched forward capturing Daiki in her arms and beginning to tickle him.
"Momma!" Daiki laughed as he wiggled in his mother's arms. After another few seconds Izumi turned the tickle attack into a hug. One the boy happily returned.
"Welcome back," Ochaco said finally deciding the floor was no longer comfortable enough to stay on.
"Thanks for watching Daiki," Izumi said hugging Ochaco.
"I'm happy to," Ochaco returned. "You could use a shower," she added stepping back.
"Momma's stinky," Daiki giggled.
"Yeah yeah," Izumi grumbled putting Daiki down.
"Get cleaned up. I'll make you something," Ochaco said.
"You don't need to," Izumi started.
"I know I don't," Ochaco said poking Izumi's nose. "Now go shower," She stated not letting Izumi argue.
"Fine," Izumi said with an overly exaggerated sigh and jokingly stomped off.
"So what should we make for your momma to eat?" Ochaco asked walking towards the kitchen. Izumi slowed for a moment seeing Ochaco pick Daiki up as she headed toward the kitchen. Her eyes lingered on the brunette for a few moments watching her. Ochaco had taken to Daiki as quickly as Daiki had taken to her. She smiled softly as she continued her path to the bathroom.
~Ai and Hoshi's Private Theatre~
Momo couldn't believe how fun this date had been. Beyond the exceptional dinner, a wonderful walk, and two of her all-time favorite movies. Momo was enjoying Denki's company. The second movie had ended twenty minutes ago and the two were still in deep conversation over it. Denki was asking her why Grease beat out The Princess Bride for her favorite movie. Momo couldn't think of reasons anymore. She used to think it was for the music. But after seeing how Denki quoted lines perfectly and even gave her trivial she didn't know about the movie.
"After tonight," Momo said a blush coming to her face. "I think it might have taken the first spot," Denki's face went just as red hearing that.
"R... Really?" Denki asked his voice cracking for a second. "Why?" Momo's blush went several shades deeper and she bit her lip for a moment.
"Because it was with you," Momo almost whispered. Denki's heart soared. He had honestly forgotten that it was a date for a good portion of the movies. He'd just enjoyed watching the movies and Momo. Seeing her quietly sing along with the songs in Grease or when she whispered every 'As you wish' in The Princess Bride.
"I'm glad I was able to make you see the truth," Denki tried to sound boastful hoping it wouldn't come off as arrogant.
"You made me see a lot of things tonight," Momo replied now smiling softly. Denki's blush came back in full force.
Without thinking the two leaned in a little closer. Denki's heart was pounding as he placed his hand over Momo's. "Yaoyorozu," he said quietly.
"Call me Momo," Momo corrected as she leaned in a bit more. Their lips almost touching now.
"Is... is this ok?" Denki asked wanting to kiss her so badly.
"Just kiss me already," Momo all but commands.
"As you wish," Their eyes closed slowly as their lips ever so lightly brushed a crossed one another's. Momo could've sworn Denki's quirk at gone off as their lips locked. Denki's hands came up gently cupping her cheeks as they continued to kiss. Momo in turn grabbed Denki's shirt pulling him closer.
"Sorry to interrupt," A sudden voice forced the two apart. "But we will be closing soon," It was the spaghetti-haired man. Both teens tried to calm their nerves and regain control of their breathing. Too embarrassed to look at one another for a few moments.
"Thank you. We'll be right out," Denki called out.
"We should get back to U.A. it's getting late," Momo said standing.
"Yeah," Denki agreed. Momo pecked Denki's cheek as he stood.
"Tonight was amazing," Denki smiled brightly as she took his hand and they left the theatre.
~U.A. Midoriya Apartment~
Daiki peaked around a corner. He was supposed to be getting ready for bed. But he wanted to see. Momma and Mochimon were sitting on the couch but not on the couch together. But that was when he left to get ready for bed. So now that he was gone maybe.
A big smile came to his face as he saw Momma resting her head on Mochimon's shoulder. He stopped himself from giggling in joy when Mochimon moved and put her arm around Momma. His hope that Mochimon would be staying around was becoming more real each day. With another big smile, he turned and left for bed.
Izumi sighed as she snuggled into Ochaco's side. Feeling Ochaco's arm around her gave her a strange feeling of safety. Izumi knew Ochaco wanted to date her. She wasn't very subtle about her attraction to her. She appreciated everything Ochaco was doing for her. How she didn't hesitate to watch Daiki. More so how she enjoyed being around Daiki. Seeing Ochaco act motherly with Daiki earlier had sparked something in Izumi.
"Ochaco," Izumi spoke softly as she looked up at the brunette.
"Hm?" Ochaco glanced down their eyes meeting.
"Thank you," Izumi said before kissing Ochaco. Said brunette gladly returned the kiss.
~End Notes~ I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Sorry, it took so long to come out. I've had some major motivation issues lately.
