Waking up in my bedroom the next morning felt different than usual. School was canceled after the attack, so I was currently at home laying in bed. I wasn't sure which part of yesterday I had wanted to focus on and analyze; there was too much to take in.

Yesterday we were attacked by the League of Villains. My entire class fought for their lives along with two of my teachers. I watched Izuku, one of my closest and most beloved friends, almost die. I myself was almost killed by the ring leader of the attack. I had also finally pieced together the biggest secret the world would never know; the Symbol of Peace is dying and was training Izuku to follow in his footsteps. Any one of those things would have been more than enough to burden, but all of them?

The knock on my door tore me from my thoughts, and I sat up with heavy shoulders as the door opened. In walked my elderly grandmother, who held the house phone in her hand.

"Mago,", she softly called from the doorway, "The phone is for you, are you awake enough to talk?"

With one hand I rubbed the sleep from my eye and with the other I reached out for the phone, all the while nodding my head at her question. Without looking I heard her step into my room and inch towards me. I felt the end of my bed shift as she sat and handed me the phone.

"Hello?", I spoke as I brought it to my ear.

"Aiya!", spoke a deep familiar voice at the end of the line.

I felt the tears begin to swell in my eyes, "Nii-san?"

"How are you feeling? Baba called Mom and Dad last night and told them what happened.", he explained.

"I-I'm okay.", I took a heavy sigh to calm myself down, "Really, I'm okay."

There was movement on the line, and then a new feminine voice spoke, "Are you sure? We can come home right away?", my mother spoke.

I wiped the tears off of my face, "Yes, I'm sure, Mom. I'm just a little tired and kinda shaken up. I'll be fine by tomorrow. There's no need to come home, Baba will be here with me."

More movement and another new masculine voice, "It would be nothing to cancel meetings and get tickets.", my father pushed a bit.

I leaned back into the pillows, "I'm sure. I will see you all soon enough.", it dawned on me that the three of them were together, "How are you all talking to me right now? Shouldn't you be dead asleep? What time is it in America?"

"Stop worrying about us and take a moment for yourself.", my father slightly scolded, "We wanted to make sure that you were alright and asked your Baba to call when she felt it was a good time to talk."

I looked up at my grandmother who was watching me with kind eyes. I smiled at her and leaned forward to hold her hand in mine.

"Everything is fine, I promise.", I spoke to them, "Thank you for being worried enough to do this for me, I know it's not easy to make the time."

I heard the other line being passed along, "I'm not sure when they will be able to return, but I'll be able to visit for a short time soon!", spoke my brother excitedly over the phone.

Smiling to myself I gripped my grandmother's hand harder, "I can't wait to see you! I've missed you.", I paused and bit my lip, "I miss all of you so much."

Another shuffle, "I know, but we will be together soon enough.", my mother cooed to me over the line, "Would it be okay, since we know you're fine and in good hands, to end the call?"

"Yes, Mom. Thank you all for checking on me.", I smiled harder to myself.

We said our goodbyes and when the call ended I handed the phone back to my grandmother. She sat up, ruffled my hair and kissed my forehead. "I'll leave you to it, I've prepared some food for you in the counter if you get hungry.", her hand moved from the top of my head to my cheek, "If you need me at all I will be in my study,", her thumb softly stroked, "Even if it just for company or to talk, please do not be afraid to come to me." She pulled her hand completely away and gave me a smile as she exited my room, closing the door with a soft click.

I leaned all the way back into my pillows and pulled the blanket over my head. The last time I had spoken to all of my family was after the first day of school through a video call. We had been exchanging texts and calls here and then, but it had been some time before we had all been together like that- even longer ago since we had all been together in person.

My mother and father were both part of the twenty percent of the population who were quirkless. They owned a small trading company and would visit America often. Kosuke, my older brother, had long ago completed high school and was finishing his masters degree at a college in America. He wasn't too far away from my parents, but with their hectic schedules it was difficult for them to spend time together. Since he was also quirkless, he was going to school to learn how to take over our family's business when the time came.

I had somehow managed to have a quirk, despite the odds. That is why I would be following in my grandmother's footsteps and being a pro hero. Long, long ago she was the pro hero 'Telekin', due to her telekinetic powers. Both of our quirks are similar, but I can only control mine through force and touch and not mentally like her. That's why it was easier for me to stay with her in Japan, rather than join the rest of my family in America. She would be able to seek out the resources for me to be properly trained.

I was lucky to be able to follow my dreams the way I can. I could remember how hard it was for Kosuke when I had manifested a quirk when he couldn't. He had always been happy for me, and I know he would always love and support me no matter what. That being said, it was every little boy's dream to be a hero, just like All Might. I know now that he no longer holds that dream, but he did for a long time. He tried to get into UA, but failed the practical exam. That ended his dream right then and there.

I felt it was my duty to do this, not only for me but for him. I want to be his hero, and I want to do what he couldn't do. I wanted him to feel like he accomplished his old dream by watching me do it. His support and encouragement meant more than the world to me. His approval was unmatched by any praise a pro could give me.

The call from my family was what I needed to push myself through the turmoil. It was okay that I almost died, because I didn't. Izuku was safe from harm. The fight against the League was over, until another day- when I would hopefully be ready to face them. There was still time for All Might, he was still an active hero who I could depend on.

I sat up from the bed, and moved the covers so I could swing my legs over the side. My bare feet led me to the bathroom attached to my bed room, and I began to strip away my night clothes as I ran the shower. I took my time getting ready, there was no rush in my plans for today.

As I finished getting ready, I slipped into a pair of light wash jeans and a t shirt with some random graphic on it. It was the type of shirt that appeared in your wardrobe, with no specific source. I walked from my room to my grandmother's study, and knocked on the open door. She turned from her desk and away from her paperwork and peered at me from over her glasses.

"Baba, I'll be going to Izuku's house. I'll be sure to tell you when I get there.", I informed as I leaned on the doorframe.

She smiled and turned to me completely, "Alright, be sure to say hello to Miss. Inko for me.", I nodded, "And please eat before you go, I don't want you fainting on the way there."

I nodded again, "I will, don't worry.", I smiled at her, "I'll see you at dinner?"

She turned away from me and back to her desk, "Yes, I'll see you tonight."

I walked down the stairs and to the kitchen, where on the counter top was a bento box waiting for me. I peeled off the lid and was met with white rice, fried fish, and picked vegetables. I quickly shoved it into my mouth and then placed the empty container into the sink. From the kitchen I went to the entry way of my home, where my school bag laid on the floor. Crouching down to its level, I opened it and pulled out my keys, wallet, and phone. From my left I heard a pitter patter of paws make its way close to me.

"Hello Aki", I spoke softly as my dog nuzzled his snout into my neck. He was an akita purebred, with dark brown fluffy hair and eyes."I'm going to see Izuku.", I continued to let him as I spoke, "When I come home I'll take you on a walk, okay?". At the word 'walk' he pulled away and began furiously wagging his tail.

I gave his head a kiss as I stood back up and walked towards the shoe rack. I sat down as I pulled on my slip on sneakers and left my home. The walk to Izuku's house was quick. He lives in an apartment complex within a few blocks of my neighborhood. It took less than 10 minutes before it was in view. The walk was quick and quiet. Since it was a weekday not many people were out and about due to work and school still going on. The trees were softly blowing in the wind from the slight breeze and it was nice enough weather that I didn't sweat from the heat.

As I made my way into and through his building, I began to grow slightly nervous. We hadn't really spoken since I found out his nuclear bomb of a secret yesterday. I hadn't even waited for him to finish treatment with Recovery Girl, nor had I texted him to check on him. I felt like a shitty friend, but I knew he understood my lack of attentiveness towards him right now. Before knocking, I sent my grandmother a quick text to tell her I had arrived. I raised my hand to their apartment door and gave it a soft knock. There was movement on the other side, and I heard steps walking towards the entryway.

The door swung open, revealing Izuku's mom. She smiled and swiftly pulled me into her embrace, "I'm glad you're okay, sweetie!"

I pulled back a little to look at her, "Yes, I'm fine. I'm sorry I haven't visited in a while-"

She waved her hand to dismiss my apology as she closed the door behind us, "Nonsense, you were just getting yourself prepared for school. Don't worry about it."

"Thank you. Is uh.. oh! Baba wanted me to say hello for her.", I remembered as I slipped my shoes off of my feet.

Her smile widened, "How nice of her! Please make sure to say hello back to her for me. Is she doing well?"

I nodded my head, "Yes, very good actually."

"That's wonderful to hear! How about your parents and Kosuke?", she asked. I was about to reply when she cut me off, "Wait, you must be here for Izuku, he's in his room.", she grabbed a hold of my wrist and tugged me behind her, "You and I can catch up later. Will you be staying for dinner?"

"Oh uh,", I spoke from behind her, "Not today, maybe sometime this upcoming week I can come after school with Izuku."

We stopped in front of his door and she knocked and then turned to me, "That sounds wonderful!" She turned from me and then opened the door to reveal Izuku, who was sitting at his desk on his laptop, "Izuku? Aiya is here to see you."

The mass of messy green curls swirled around to show his face. When he saw me his eyes lit up. His mother gave me a slight push into the room and closed the door behind her as she left.

"Aiya -", he began.

"I'm sorry,", I started, and looked at my feet, "I didn't wait for you after school... and I didn't text you to see if you were alright...", my eyes trailed to give him a once over, "Are you alright?"

"Yeah,", he walked over to sit on his bed, but kept a slight fidget underneath my gaze, "I didn't leave until it was dark outside, but I'm all fixed up. Uraraka and Iida waited for me. Nothing to be sorry about!", he looked up to flash me a grin.

I sighed and sat next to him on the bed, "Still, I'm sorry. I didn't even think to check in on you. That wasn't being a very good friend."

"Aiya-chan, don't beat yourself up over it. Yesterday was a hard day for you.", he began.

I laid back completely onto his bed and covered my face with my hands, "It was a hard day for everyone- including you! I have no excuses."

"Aiya-chan...", Izuku trues again next to me.

I didn't move my hands, "I'm sorry about the secret. If it makes you feel better, I wish I hadn't figured it out."

He moved one of my hands from my face, and looked directly into my exposed eye, "Honestly... I'm glad you know. It was hard keeping this from everyone and having to deal with it by myself.", his smile grew, "I'm especially glad it's you, you are my closest friend after all.

"Really?", I moved my other hand from my face and propped myself up on my elbows, "You're glad it's me?"

He nodded, "Yes! Keeping this secret from you has been one of the hardest thing I've ever had to do.", he rubbed the back of his neck, "You've always known everything about me... it's not surprising that you pieced this together.", he began to nervously sweat, "I really need to be more careful from now on, though."

"Yeah, you do! This is the craziest thing I've ever heard and you're leaving clues left and right! No wonder everyone in class is comparing you to All Might! It's always 'Delaware smash!' this and 'Detroit smash' that! You can't think of anything else to say when you're in a fight?", I scolded him.

He stood from the bed and waved his arms around frantically, "I'm still trying to figure out how to make it my own power! It's really hard to control and use without breaking my body every time I use it!", he paused for a second, "Well, actually.. yesterday before All Might showed up I had used it and my arm didn't break! That was the first time that happened!"

I sat up completely and beamed up at him, "That's great! You'll be able to use it in no time!", a smirk formed on my face, "Maybe then you can beat me in a fight."

He smiled down at me, "We haven't done that in awhile, since before I began training with All Might. Are you sure you want to challenge me?"

"I'm sure I can still take you down- even without my quirk.". I pushed the idea, "Don't get so cocky because the Symbol of Peace has taken you under his wing. You'll always be my little Izu." I quickly grabbed him and put him in a headlock, pulling him down under me on top of the bed, "I'll still always have to save your ass at the end of the day."

"Aiya-chan! Quit it!", he tried getting out from under me by pulling at my arm.

I grinned, "I'm not gonna let you out-Woah!"

He had flipped me over so that he was now on top, and with the element of surprise my arm was no longer around him. Izuku quickly grabbed both of my wrists and pinned them above my head, and used the rest of his weight to press down on my hips make sure I couldn't move.

"You don't always have to save me, Aiya-chan.", he smiles down at me as he released me from his hold, "I can take care of myself."

I propped myself up onto my elbows and huffed out some air to blow my hair from my face. "You may think so, but that doesn't mean I won't be there just encase." I smirked at him, "And there was no reason to get so rough on your bed with me-"

He waved his hands in front of him as a dark red blush took over his complexion, "Aiya! It wasn't like that! Oh my-"

I laughed at his response, "Izu, calm down. You're handsome and sweet, but you know you're not my type. I was only kidding."

He took a deep breath to recompose himself, and then my words hit him. "Y-your type?"

I rolled my eyes at how innocent he was being, "Yes, my type. Just like how I'm not yours. I'm sure neither of us could ever see the other romantically.", I paused, "Even though you did propose to me after the first time you saw me use my quirk."

He blushed at the memory, "I remember, you were using it to push yourself really high on the swing set."

"Yeah, you came right up to me after I jumped off and popped the question.", I chuckled, "Katsuki chased you all around the recess yard when he found out."

His ears perked up, and then a blush grew in his face, "I-is Kacchan your... type?"

Immediately I remembered yesterday and the intimate moment I shared with Katsuki. I had forgotten it up until this moment. I hadn't even begin to give it a second thought and how I felt about its occurrence.

I huffed as my face grew red at his question, "Don't ask me embarrassing things like that! How would you feel if I asked you if Uraraka was your type?!", he gasped and blushed at my words, "Don't think I don't see how you act around her, Deku." My usage of Katsuki's known insult to him referenced that I knew he let Uraraka call him that, despite it's hurtful intention.

He covered his face with his hands, "I was only curious!"

"Well, curiosity killed the cat!", I huffed.

I wasn't sure whether or not Katsuki was my type, but what happened yesterday wasn't something we would do if we were just friends. I have always been physically affectionate with my friends, whether it was wrestling Izuku or being chummy with Eijiro, and even including Katsuki sometimes- it was never issue for me. But this time with Katsuki it was different, there was something about him that made me feel comfortable but could set me off the next moment. I then suddenly recalled the touch Shoto gave me yesterday, and realizing that was different from a friendly touch as well. What was that all about? His gaze and touches definitely felt different from my interactions with Izuku and Eijiro. Were they different from Katsuki's as well? Could it be similar to the way I felt about Katsuki? I barely knew Shoto, whereas I knew what Katsuki was feeling before he did.

I sighed and leaned back onto the bed again, and laid my arms across my eyes to shield then from the light and Izuku's eye, "Maybe... maybe he is. I'm not sure." I heard him gasp, but I still refused to look as I continued, "Shoto might be. I haven't decided that either."

"Shoto...", he repeated in thought, "Do you mean T-todoroki?" I nodded, "He let you use his first name?"

I moved my arms away from my eyes, "Yeah, after the attack the entire class was outside. He saw me and I... told him it would be okay if he used my given name, and he said I could use his as well.", I blushed, "But Eijiro and I used each others first names too-"

His blush deepened, "You like Kirishima too? That's three boys-"

I quickly sat up, "I don't like Eijiro!", I crossed my arms and huffed, "He's just a friend, that I do know.", I sighed, "When I'm with him it's like how I am with you."

"But different from Kacchan and Todoroki?", he quietly asked. I quietly nodded my head and hugged myself. "What are you going to do?", he sat down next to me.

"What do you mean 'what am I going to do'? Nothing! There's nothing to do!", I threw at him, "I don't even know if I'm even interested in them in that way- how the fuck do you expect me to pursue something I'm not even sure about?!"

He quickly shook his head, "I'm sorry, I don't know! Maybe you could-"

"Izuku,", I sighed and placed my hand on his shoulder, "No offense, but you're probably the last person I need romantic advice from. How about we stop gossiping about boys and play some video games, hm?"

He smiled and nodded his head as he began to set up a video game for us to play on his console.

I stayed there for a couple more hours before I went home to have dinner with my grandmother. After we had our dinner our sukiyaki and tempura. Soon following that I studied before I got ready for bed.