Make me a hero.
An opportunity to be a hero, with the help of a man who could erase quirks. You studied Aizawa Shouta for the first time since everything began. There wasn't much to look at besides injuries. He seemed so defeated, hardly fit to be called a hero. His dark hair was strewn about with no care, and what you could see of his face could only be described as tired.
"Just how bad was the attack on UA?" you wondered. From the news reports, the children had few injuries – at least not to that extent. Two teachers were hurt... and he was one.
"This guy can make me a hero?"
You stepped closer to him to examine his face. He was hovering in a corner away from everyone else, eyes wandering around as if he didn't want to encourage you to say yes to the principal's offer. Putting your hands to his head you turned him to face you.
"Woah, Woah, Woah!" You could hear All Might's shock at how forward you were. Aizawa himself didn't actually say anything, but his eyes were steeled now, staring forcefully back at you. He had dry, tired black eyes. You wanted to laugh at just how tired he was.
"You can really erase quirks?" The words came out so breathlessly, it was more for yourself than a question to him. You wanted to trust him so badly. To be able to use your quirk without accidentally hurting someone. To have a chance to be a hero.
Turning back to the principal, you tell him you accept the offer.
All Might celebrated in the background.
"PLUS ULTRA!"
xXx
So far your first day of employment was limited to staying out of sight. The media was still hanging about the school, so even though it was almost two o'clock you hadn't left UA yet. You felt dead inside. If you were at home you could have a proper breakdown in privacy. But instead you were stuck on a roof where anyone could catch you. Burying your face in your hands, you groaned loudly in embarrassment. Again, you did something without really thinking about it – but this time... oh, this time. You were sure Aizawa hated you. And after grabbing him in the office (practically forcing him help you to become a hero), why wouldn't he?
While the principal ironed out the specifics of your contract, Aizawa had left without a word of when or where training would begin. You stood up to check the UA gate once more. No luck. Reporters still crowded around and would probably be there all day. You sighed and turned quickly when you heard the sound of the roof access latch opening. You recognized the face.
"All-" You paused and corrected yourself. "Um, it's Yagi, right?" Only the teachers and a few other people were supposed to know about All Might's civilian form.
"You're still here _ _ ?"
You pointed out the news crew down below with a grand flourish of sarcasm. He laughed and took a seat next to you.
"We're both in hiding then. I hit my limit already." With some embarrassment he apologized again. "The reason you are in this situation is because of me."
"It's not that important. I wish it didn't sound so much like I'm a liability for your secret though."
"The principal wouldn't have asked you if you didn't have potential."
You smiled.
"As expected from the symbol of peace, you're a really nice guy."
And since there was nothing to do but wait, the two of you sat and spoke until you were finally able to go home.
xXx
The next few days followed the same routine. Show up and catch snippets of Aizawa just long enough for him to ignore you on his way to class. All Might would eventually become his underpowered self and you would meet up to talk about various things. It wasn't long before the two of you became friends.
On this particular day you were pacing back and forth, stressed about how the lack of training was going.
"What am I gonna do, Toshinori?" You had already dropped to first name basis with All Might. It was easy when more often than not you were in the other's company
"I haven't spoken to him since my first day here! We were supposed to be training." You sighed at him, hoping for an answer.
"He just needs time to get used to you. Hell, he barely stands me."
"The. First. Day."
"Confront him, then."
Your face reddens when thinking about your last interaction in the office. It still bothered you.
"I can't."
He looks at you for a moment with his eyes narrowed. You found yourself being pushed toward the door with his guidance.
"You are."
You tried to stand firm, but even in small-might mode he still had at least two feet on you in height. It was nothing for him to drag you to Aizawa. He was easy to find. When he wasn't teaching he spent most of his time in the medical office for treatment. Toshinori quietly asked Recovery Girl to speak with him in the hall as a distraction, leaving you and Aizawa in the room alone.
"Need something?" He was leaning back on his chair so that it balanced on two legs. He didn't bother to look at you, instead focusing on a blank spot on the ceiling. You took a deep breath and let the spiel you had practiced on the way here tumble out.
"I'm sorry you were roped into helping me – but I've waited long enough." You were answered with silence.
"Train me." your voice was more forceful this time.
He tipped forward, letting all four chair legs touch the ground.
"Alright. After school, today."
You blinked in disbelief. You hadn't expected such an easy answer.
"Just like that?"
"I didn't want to bother with a hero who was forced to be here" He closed his eyes.
"Now go away. I'm tired"
So it might sound like the story is going into an All Might fic, but that isn't the case. Aizawa is a difficult man to get used to. You have to romance him slowly. Tell me what you like about the plot so far.
