Due to the coronavirus, classes have been cancelled for the rest of the week and classes will be "remote" until April and the biggest event of the year has been cancelled. I hope everyone is safe and healthy and washing their hands.
The Sports Festival is in two weeks. I have two weeks to prepare.
"Mom, Dad, I'm so sorry." I cried. I had pulled the hospital chair over in between them, holding their hands. "I tried. I was so close. The money was so close. I'm so sorry. I know I need to do better. And I am, I'm going to be a hero. It was once my dream. You always supported my dream. This is for you. If it works out I will make a lot of money and then we can go to America and Europe and get those treatments. You just have to hold on a little longer."
I wiped away looking at their peaceful faces. It's hard to leave them but I need to go to UA earlier and stay later so that I can take full advantage of their training facilities. Hosu isn't too far from Mustafu but the commute is still 45 minutes by train just to get to school and to walk back to the Hospital.
Pushing back the chair I look at my little corner. My futon was rolled in the corner with my pillow and blanket on top. I had some of my textbooks on the small side table and my toilettes were hanging on the window. A photo album was tucked in my pillow.
The hospital tried to force me out at first but relented after the second month. I'd just use my quirk to get back in everytime the nurse would be done with their rounds. Our apartment building was demolished so there wasn't much to salvage from the wreckage. The only thing I found worth keeping was the photo album that my parents left by their bedside.
Once the hospital knew of my situation they were kinder about my presence at the hospital. I've been looking at other apartments nearby since I knew my parents would want to stay in Hosu when they woke up. But most places were outside my budget and would take away from my savings account for my parents so it wasn't worth it.
Besides, I like being close to them. I smiled as I walked by the nurses and doctors. The hospital staff have been so kind and we even celebrated with cake when I told them I was going to UA. They had been worried about my high school plans so I think the UA news brought them relief.
Yawning, I looked at the time, the homeroom starts at 8:25, and I want to have 30 minutes to work out before we begin. It already takes about 45 minutes to get there, plus I'd have to use the showers which will take an extra fifteen.. I continued to do the math in my head. Math is not my strongest subject and I often let time slip through my fingers. My parents said that was one of the downsides to my quirk. Instantaneous travel makes me forgetful of the time. It makes sense.
It's so early that not as many people are on the train which is nice. I take a seat and pull out my notebook, trying to come up with a training plan.
"Hey! I turned to see Kirishima catch up to me. I must have been too deep in thought.
"What's up, Okada?" He said smiling.
"Call me Jun." I replied. Returning the smile. "I just wanted to work out before homeroom. I want to do well. I need to prove my worth to you and everyone in the class."
"No need. Everyone saw you save Bakugo." He laughed as we walked side by side.
"Ahh!" I yelled, turning to him, blushing. "Shush, don't let Bakugo or anyone hear that. He's super touchy on the subject."
"That's Bakugo for you." Kirishima laughed again. "Hey, I was wondering, can I have your number?"
I stared blankly at him. My number? That's a little forward.
"I mean...if that's alright with you." Stumbling over his words, it was adorable.
"No, sure. You just took me off guard. That's all." I smiled. Handing him my smart phone. He added his contact information and sent himself a text.
I haven't had much use for my phone. When the news that my parents were in the hospital hit our community a lot of my classmates and their parents reached out to me. I was a fool and depressed and never answered. After a while my silence made them realize that I wasn't ready to talk to them. To people that knew my situation and my parents. It was just too much.
"We can train together now. We have two whole weeks. I know everyone is going to be super stressed so I was thinking of maybe getting together to do something not hero related this weekend. Would you be interested?" Kirishima asked.
"Maybe, I'd have to see what we are doing. Good luck getting anyone to come. I think most people will be too focused on the Sport Festival to think of taking time off. I mean, that's why we are here so early." I reminded me. Normally, Kirishima would just make the homeroom bell. He doesn't even live that far either. Todoroki and Bakugo tend to the earliest risers but Todoroki lives really close to the school.
Kirishima and I continued to talk about the Sport Festival when we heard the familiar "DIE!" come from the gym. I rolled my eyes and Kirishima laughed at my expression.
"Of course Bakugo is here." I slumped a little. My excitement to start training waivered.
Today I decided to use the treadmill and run while focusing on breathing exercises. Using my quirk in quick session gives me a huge advantage over my opponent and allows me to travel great distances but the lack of air in my lungs makes me weak and slows me down.
If I can figure out a way to expand my lung capacity and strengthen their ability to be used to the lack of air I can move faster and use my quirk in session longer.
I also need to train my body. Sitting next to my parent's bed, playing on my phone as I wait for news regarding their health has left me out of shape and in need of muscle.
"Hey Bakugo!" Kirishima yelled out to him. Bakugo was by the bench press. Wearing basketball shorts but no top. I remember how defined his muscles were when I snapped him away from the Nomu. I blushed slightly. He's obviously super strong. I couldn't help but stare as the sweat drips in between his abs. He smelled….sweet. It was kinda intoxicating. It must have to do with his quirk.
"What are you extras doing here?" He looks over before taking his towel to wipe down the machine.
"Hey Man, so not cool." Kirishima pushed him gently. "What do you think, Jun and I are going to train!"
"Jun?" Bakugo looked up. I was behind Kirishima.
"Okada here." I waved from behind Kirishima. Trying to keep my flush down. His red eyes shifted away from Kirishima, landing on me. His eyes slanted.
"Don't get in my way." Bakugo got up and went to another machine, adding more weights and quick succession.
"I'm so pooped." I cried out in the homeroom. I feel so out of breath and my legs were crying under my desk. I want to put my head on my desk to take a nap but Mr. Aizawa would be arriving any minute.
"Were you training Okada? Midoriya asked, turning in his seat.
"Yeah. It was awful." I cried out. Midoriya was such a sweet boy. I could tell that he cared a lot about other people and wanted the best for everyone. "I realized I'm out of shape. Not like you, Midoriya."
Midoriya blushed, mumbling to himself. So cute.
My seat, the only one in the row was behind Hagakure. Bakugo was beside her and Midoriya sat next to him. Then Mineta and Yaoyorozu down the row. I watch as Kaminari, Kirishima and Mina talk to one another closer to the front.
"Hey." I tapped Hagakure's shoulder. "I'm Jun Okada. Nice to meet you." I smiled.
"OMG HI!" Hagakure clothes jumped. "It's so nice to talk to someone!" My neighbors all suck at keeping a conversation going. Hopefully you're not like that."
"Ummm...I'll try my best." I laughed. Such an outgoing personality. The invisible girl brought out her phone to show me the news about the Sports Festival. A lot of bloggers and reporters think it is unwise for UA to host the festival so close to the attack while a minority of bloggers applaud them for standing up against the Villains.
I can see it both ways. Honestly, with a villian with a warp quirk no amount of security would be able to keep him if he wanted to get in. He has a similar quirk to mine in that it allows for greater travel. However, I have to touch and concentrate my energy to snap them with me. I cannot send people places and be at a different place. Rather the people I snap with me or materials, come with me to wherever I snap from. It's a one way link.
There isn't much talking on my part. Hagakure talked for both of us. I just nodded and smiled at her comments. Sometimes it was hard to follow what she was saying but I could tell she was nervous for the Sport Festival.
"Are you going to train later today?" Hagakure turned to me.
"Yes. After class I'm going to go back to the weight room. I need to work on my stamina." I smiled. "What about you?"
"O yeah. I was thinking about it. We have two whole weeks so I'm not sure. But I could definitely use that time to work out. Can I come with you?"
"Of course! I'm sure the gym will be packed but hopefully we can get machines next to each other. What are you thinking about doing?"
Hagakure hasn't thought of a training plan so we pulled out our notebooks to start forming a schedule for her. It was fun to share pointers with her. We seem to be at the same physical level so that will make working out easier.
Every once in awhile I would turn to look at her neighbor, Bakugo. He had his head down over a textbook but I could tell he was listening to the conversations around him. He was focused on the competition. I blush again, remembering how good he looked without a shirt.
At lunch, Kirishima was trying to rally a group of people to go to a new Arcade nearby.
"Come on guys! Do you really want to be training all the time. Your body is going to give out!" Kirishima sat down next to us. Hagakure joined our table.
"Yeah, Jun! That sounds like fun! Let's go." She jumped up and down. I felt the pressure of her hands gripping my arms.
"If Jun goes, I guess I'll go too." Mina relented. "We haven't really gotten to know you since the Attack. Besides Kirishima does make a point."
"Well if you are going, I'll go too!" Kaminari stated. I wanted to roll my eyes. Of course Kaminari would go. Anything excuse to slack off.
I don't have the money to go but I wasn't about to tell them that. I told myself I'd leave the hospital more often but to train, not to fool around.
"No one has time for a damn arcade." Bakugo said, "Besides, it will still be there."
"Yeah, what he said." I jumped in. "Bakugo is right. We really need to focus on training for the sports festival. Like Mr. Aizawa said, we only get three opportunities. We need to make the most of it."
"But Jun!" Mina stated, "You need a break! Everyone does. Besides, we are all under pressure. We need to let loose for a little bit or something. Come on! Don't be like Bakugo! Live a little."
I huffed. "Ok. I guess I can go. But not for too long." I rolled my eyes. I gave in way too quickly. But a part of me knew that Mina and Kirishima were right. It was important to have a break. I just didn't expect a break would be going to the arcade. We still have our other classes to worry about.
"Whatever losers, not like training would do you any good. I'm going to win." Bakugo got up. Flashing his devilish smirk at us. The bell rang soon after.
Another bites the dust. I have the entire plot in my head, now I just need to get it typed and I'mma be ready to go. My school decided to hold classes for the reminder of the month of March "remotely" so not sure exactly what is going on.
A little nervous because I truly believe Law is not a discipline that can be taught online. Wish me luck!
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