Shouta's neck was currently had tiny arms wrapped around. His daughter's face was nuzzled into the crook of his neck. Today would be the day he would try to get Julieanne get along with Eri since the white haired girl would be living with them. Katrina was very adamant on the two girls getting along with the one person they would have in common. From the car to the hospital floor with the two teens, Julieanne was dozing off. Midoriya stopped in his walk turning to his homeroom teacher, "Is this a good idea?"
Aizawa gave him a blank stare. Togata ran his fingers through his hair. Aizawa answered, "Of course. Let's head in."
The door of the girl's room was opened. Togata held up a basket of assorted fruit, "Look Eri, it's an assortment of fruits! If you like any of them, eat them up!"
Eri glanced behind the boys for a split second seeing the older man holding the dark haired infant. Eri accepted the basket. Her eyes widened at the sight of apples. Aizawa glanced at his daughter seeing she made herself completely comfortable. Shouta called out to the white haired girl, "Eri. I understand that you two came off on the wrong foot. I'd like to help build a relationship with you and her."
Eri's eyes tore away from the teens to the approaching adult. Shouta moved his daughter, "I'm going to place her on the bed next to you."
Julieanne was slowly starting to wake up from her improv nap. Shouta turned his tired eyes to his daughter with a stern tone, "Julieanne."
The infant realized she was placed on top of the bed. Her grey eyes met red ones. Julieanne leaned forward and placed a hand on Eri's knee. The girl was hesitant. Eri slowly gave the infant a small wave, "H-hi."
Julieanne pushed herself away from her father's side to crawl towards the white haired girl. She started to climb on the girl's side. Midoriya started with a slight panic in his voice, "A-ah! Wait!"
Eri clenched her fists, "It's okay."
Shouta watched the two girls' actions. Eri felt the side the child was on plop down. Julieanne's legs couldn't hold her up any longer. Julieanne huffed, "Papa."
Eri looked at the infant then at Aizawa. Aizawa had his chin on his palm drawled out, "Yes, Julieanne?"
Julieanne bounced up and down, "Papa! Papa! Papa!"
Aizawa slid his hand down which made his head drop down quickly for a second. He let out a haggard sigh. Eri looked at the older man for help. She wasn't sure how to deal with this situation. Aizawa suggested to Julieanne, "Julieanne. Eri felt sad when you wouldn't share papa. She doesn't have a mama and papa."
Julieanne pulled on the girl's hospital shirt to gain her attention. Grey met red. All the sudden, Julieanne fell backwards grabbing onto Eri's hand. The white haired child's eyes widened surprised. Julieanne held a hand above her to reach for her father. Aizawa slowly placed his hand into his daughter's tiny hand. Her fingers clasped around his index finger. Eri fell forward with her face implanted into the sheets next to the infant. Eri pulled her face from the sheets when she felt the older man's hand. The fallen down infant released the two's hands and clapped happily. Togata rubbed his neck, "Does this mean they're okay?"
Aizawa looked down at his daughter who shot him an upside down gummy grin. He looked away giving his attention to the white haired girl, "This is good for the future."
Eri and the two boys looked confused. Julieanne rolled onto her stomach and kicked her thick thunder legs. Eri's eyes started to water, "I'm sorry... I forgot how to smile."
Before the girl unknowingly smiled when the two adults with their children came to visit. Midoriya and Togata tried to cheer up the girl. What surprised everyone was the infant girl who turned to the older girl on all fours. Julieanne pushed herself up and smacked her hands hard on the girl's cheeks. Aizawa was surprised at his daughter's actions, "J-Julieanne! That's mean to do that."
Julieanne didn't realize she was the one for more tears to develop in the older girl's eyes. Julieanne pushed her little hands upward. Midoriya nervously laughed, "I- uh Julieanne- I don't think that is how you make someone smile."
Togata snapped his fingers, "What about the cultural festival?"
Midoriya changed his mood to excited, "Yeah Mr. Aizawa! It would be fun for her! Can she come too?!"
Aizawa peeled his daughter off of the other girl. He responded, "I would have to get the principal's permission. I don't think it's impossible."
The little girl tilted her head to the side in confusion, "Cultural festival?"
While the two teens were telling the little girl about the festival, Shouta dug his phone out of his pocket. His daughter patted the top of his head in happy squeals. Eri turned to the adult of the room, "Will Miss Katrina be there?"
Shouta lifted his eyes from his cell phone screen. He answered, "She would."
Eri felt excitement rush her as she leaned forward, "Can she do my hair again? I really like how she did it before. It helped keeping the hair out of my eyes for before the nurse made me a bath."
A small twitch of his lip went upward, "I think she would love to do that, Eri."
Midoriya and Togata turned to the little girl and asked in unison, "What was your hair like, Eri-chan?!"
Eri looked at them owlishly. Eri tried to think of a good word for it, "It was like a halo."
Togata pumped his fist, "I can be with Eri during the festival since I'm on suspension!"
Aizawa single handily typed to his wife.
Eri would like you to do her hair if she has permission to come to the festival.
A light buzz in his hand notified him of the immediate response, 'Oh, that would be so much fun! If she does have permission, have her stop by in the morning and I'll fix her up. I bought some clothes for her as well. I hope she likes them. Hizashi helped me a bit.'
Aizawa pocketed his phone piping up, "Eri. If we do get the principal's permission, Katrina said she would love to do your hair and she already has an outfit for you to wear."
Midoriya's eyes nearly bulged out of his head, "Woah, she works fast."
The two students does not know the little girl would be living on campus and they would be her sole care-takers. Eri would know when it is time to discharge her which should be soon. Real soon. Aizawa let out a breath, "We should be going, Eri. I'll come by again, promise."
Eri gave a curt nod. Aizawa lifted his daughter onto his hip when he stood up. Aizawa tapped Julieanne on her chest to gain her attention, "Say bye to Eri."
Julieanne waved her hand haphazardly while blowing a raspberry to the girl's direction. Eri hesitantly gave the girl a wave back. Aizawa turned to the teens, "Let's go. I'll talk with Nezu when we get back."
