"Excuse me miss, before you go. Principle Nezu would like to talk to you." The police officer informed me.
It was already late and I wanted to get back home. I half hoped that I would be contacted again. But now, with all that has happened. I don't know if it would be such a good idea. The people those men were working for and what happened at the USJ has made me think that this might not have been such a good idea. What did they want with my quirk? Once they got it, what would happen?
My quirk has many limitations but is versatile and potentially dangerous. To think what it could do in the wrong hands made me shivered.
"Ahh! Miss Okada!" Principle Nezu exclaimed. "On behalf of the school and Katsuki Bakugo. Thank you."
I nodded. I saved someone today.
At the time I wasn't aware of my movements. Just that it had to be done.
Bakugo never actually thanked me. After I snapped away from him. He seemed a bit surprised. But with everything going on, I can't blame him.
"I want to offer you a place at our fine institution. I know that it may seem like our security is inadequate but I can assure I and our faculty will use this experience to create a better UA."
A place at UA. I…
"Thank you for the offer Principle Nezu. But I cannot accept it." I said, flushed. "I never even applied."
"The police did a background check on you. Smart capable girl like yourself would make a perfect hero. Your reaction time and ability to cope under stress are valuable skills that no school can teach. With all that has happened, your parents will be guarded along with you. Your family will be safe. Please consider this opportunity."
"I'll consider it." I stated. "Thank you for the offer."
I bowed and took my leave.
My family would be safe. Did they know? Did they know that I wasn't really in danger but that I agreed to be in that bag?
After rambling to my parents I took the offer from Principle Nezu. Without any money and with a quirk I realized that I didn't have much of a back up plan if this did go wrong. I checked the funds and the medical insurance due to my parents stable condition the costs will not rise. So I can just make it. That's all that can be done now. Until they contact me again.
It's my first day. I pulled at the tie with unease. Walking up to the gate was terrifying but also exciting. I'm a week behind my classmates but I tried to study a little bit during this break to catch up. Hopefully it will all work out.
I walked to the class. 1-A. Breathing slightly I stood in front of the door. Would they accept me? Would I accept me?
"Move out of my way." I turned to see the familiar spikey blonde hair, Bakugo, come over. He looks up, confused that I was here. Honestly, I'm surprised I'm here too.
"What are you doing here? Another surprise?" Bakugo asked.
But before I answered, he pushed me aside and opened the door. Leaving it open for me, he never turned back. Slowly going to seat. I peaked it, only one other person was here. A boy with black hair and glasses. He had his nose in his notes but he looked up at me.
"Hello. My name is Tenya Iida! The class representative for Class 1-A. It is nice to meet you. Principle Nezu has informed me of the reason why you are. You are obviously brave and unselfish. I hope to strive to be like you!" He bowed. His face flushed from saying all of that in one breath.
"Umm. Hi, I'm Jun Okada." I smiled. "It's nice to meet you."
He was the boy that brought the faculty to the facility. He's fast.
I turned to see Bakugo leaning against his sit, feet up on the desk. Tenya followed my gaze.
"Do not worry about him. That is Bakugo." Tenya said softly to me. "He is grateful that you saved him."
Bakugo scoffed before looking over at us.
"Don't put words in my mouth!" He yelled. Slight explosions going off. "I didn't need no one's help. Especially some girl I rescued just before."
I wanted to point out that I did not want to be rescued nor asked for help but I felt it was better to simple say nothing.
"It's ok Iida." I smiled. "I'm just excited that Principle Nezu made an exception and allowed me to join your class. It is an honor to be here."
"O my goodness! It's you!" The door slid open, his red hair instantly caught my attention. Kirishima. The other boy I met.
"It's nice to see you again Kirishima." I said smiling.
He smiled wider.
"Meet Mina Ashido, Denki Kaminari and Fumikage Tokoyami." He moves over and introduces some members of the class that were behind him. He gestures to me. "This is…."
"The girl that saves Bakugo!" Mina Ashida laughed. "Please call me Mina! I bet you regret that now. Bakugo ain't the nicest guy to be around."
I laughed with her. "It's fine. I was just happy to help."
"An amazing quirk, I'm surprised you were not accepted in the beginning." Fumikage Tokoyami mused.
"O well. I didn't apply to UA." I didn't apply to any hero programs." I rubbed the back of my neck.
"Wahhh!" Mina yelled. "But your quirk is amazing! It's hero material"
"Thanks" I smiled. "I wanted to go to school near home to be closer to my parents."
Other students walked and introduced themselves. I remember almost all their faces from the U.S.J. but it was nice to match faces with names. Everyone was so friendly. The fact that I wasn't considering a school with a hero course was forgotten.
My desk would be in the back corner. But that didn't bother me. The class was made to hold 20, not 21. Besides, less people distract me in class. I was also away from the window. Good. I get distracted easily. My grades were good but nothing special. I never wanted to stay indoors but rather be outside.
The girl in front of me was Ochaco Uraraka. She introduced herself to me and we were making small talk as we listened to her classmates' conversations.
They started talking about being in the news. Luckily I was taken into police custody immediately after the incident for precautionary purposes. I did come with villians. I told them the truth, most of it. They didn't need to know that I had gone with them willingly and the purpose.
The police officers never asked. I guess being bound naked in a bag was enough reason to assume that I was a victim instead of a willing participant.
"Morning, Class." The door slide open to reveal a bandaged Mr. Aizawa. Everyone questioned him in alarm.
I was surprised to see that he was well enough to be out of bed.
"The fight is not over yet. It is time. The U.A. Sports Festival is about to start."
Everyone jumped up in excitement. Even I was getting excited. Last year I watched with my parents the Sports Festival like everyone else.
Kyoka Jiro raised her hand and pointed out the obvious concern in having the Sport Festival.
I agree. This may not be the best idea. Even though the Sports Festival is such a huge event for the school and all of Japan, if not the world, shouldn't the safety of the students come first?
Mr. Aizawa explained the reason why the school has decided to host the sports festival. The reason was valid but still concerned me slightly.
The man who wanted to buy my quirk. He will most likely be watching. Will this put my parents in danger?
The police have placed a guard on detail for the time being but with a villian with a warping quirk, will it be enough?
Thoughts raced through my head as my classmates asked Mr. Aizawa more questions.
"Class dismissed."
I took out my notebook and waited for the next teacher to come in. I'm a week behind and I need to catch up to the rest of the class. I tried to prepare as much as I could but a week behind can be detrimental to my grades. Now that the Sports Festival will continue as schedule there will be less time to focus on academics and I'll have to prioritize exercising my quirk.
If I do well. I can be a Sidekick or even a Pro. The money will be good and then I will save up and get my parent's the medical treatments they deserve.
"Hey, Jun!" Kirishima called out. "Eat lunch with us?"
I turned to him. Kirishima has the brightest smile and seems to be one of the class clowns. His laughter is infectious and I couldn't help but be at ease when he spoke. He was still excited about the sports festival. And after hearing him through the bag at the U.S.J. I knew he had a good heart.
"Sure!" I called. Walking over.
Kanimari and Mina were beside him, waving me over. I saw Bakugo behind them with a scowl on his face.
"I don't think Bakugo wants me to sit with you guys." I said kindly.
"Nahh, don't worry about him." Kirishima laughed. "He's just thinking about the sports festival."
I smiled with Kirishima and nodded my head. Following him and the others to lunch.
"So, how does your quirk work?" Kanimari asked after we sat down.
"O well…" I paused. "I guess I can teleport to any spot I can see, even underwater, but not through solid matter…. It's called snap because I make a snap like sound when I use my quirk."
I look over at Bakugo. He was stabbing his curry.
"Are you ok?" I turned to him. If he was really this uncomfortable with me around I don't want to make it worse by sitting with him. Ochaco asked me if I wanted to sit with her, Iida and Midoriya but it seems like they already formed their group and I didn't want to infringe. I don't mind sitting alone.
"Whatever." Bakugo huffed as he shovelled more food in his mouth.
Aw, come on Bakugo. Jun saved your life. You could be a little nicer." Kirishima said. He patted Bakugo on the back cause him to choke. It was funny to watch.
After he cleared his throat he looked right at me. His red eyes flared with dislike. "I never asked this nobody for help. I didn't need it."
A pause washed over the little group.
I laughed softly. "That is true. He never asked. Besides you're not supposed to use your quirk on someone unless given permission so I guess I was in the wrong." I smiled. Gee. Bakugo is really making me regret saving him.
"Don't listen to him Jun." Kirishima said with slight anger. "Bakugo doesn't know what he is talking about."
"Whatever, loser." Bakugo got up even though we still had half of our lunch period. We watch him leave in silence before Mina started up a new conversation.
Not long after, I was laughing with the others and learning more about them. I'm still concerned about Bakugo. But eating delicious food with what seems to be new friends outweighed the angry Blonde.
"Thanks for letting me eat with you. I said, getting ready to get up."
"We still got ten five minutes left." Mina said, looking at the clock.
"I know, I just want to review for the next class and I left my books in the classroom. Don't wait up." I waved, getting my tray and walking out of the lunch room.
I got in front of the door. Sliding it open I see the familiar Blonde boy staring out the window.
"Hey." I said softly. He turned around, his eyes narrowed. "I just want to say I'm sorry. I didn't consider your feelings when I accepted Principle Nezu's offer. I don't know why you hate me so much but I don't want any bad blood between us." I tried to smile as I walked over to his desk.
I was in front of him. He was still staring at me with anger.
"Whatever."
I shook my head. "No, 'whatever'". I huffed. "Our classmates are going to be back and I rather put this behind us. What's wrong? What did I do?"
"You didn't do anything." He said softly, turning his head.
"What?"
"YOU DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!" He yelled at me inches from my face. I was shocked to see tears in his eyes.
"I'm stronger than you. I'm stronger than anyone here. At the Sports Festival I am going to prove to everyone that I am the strongerst. I don't need to be rescued."
"Don't see it as being rescued." I said, "See it as… me paying you back."
"Huh." He said, still shaking with rage.
"You saved me, remember?" I said. It was kind of a lie but that's what everyone thought. "I heard what you and Kirishima said. If it wasn't for you I may not have been found. I was drugged and bound and umm...in an awkward situation. You didn't hurt me. You saved me. So...I guess. Thank you. In a way, you were my hero." I rambled.
His face softened for a split second before he returned to glare at me. However, this time the glare was less hard.
"Yeah, well. Don't get in my way." He said, getting out his notebook.
"I don't plan on it." I smiled back at him. It seems like his ego just had to be inflated. Such a childish reaction but I rather be at peace with him than at war.
I heard our classmates down the hall.
Time for class.
So instead of studying for Contracts and Civil Procedure I decided to write this chapter. My priorities are a little weird but it's that time of the school year. Please review and follow if you like the story.
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