It's been a while since I used thought quotes so whenever a word is in italics it's the thoughts of the character.
The last week of second year
A round of applause startles Aizawa from his light slumber. He rubs his eyes to reassess his surroundings. From the audience he can see his students showing sincere enjoyment from their guest lecturer. Not surprisingly, Tenya is the most excited. He almost sounded like Present Mic with his "BRAVO!" echoing within the lecture hall. Ready to fulfill his academic duties once again, he unzips his sleeping bag and gets up. He clears his throat and announces to the class, "Thank you for your informative presentation, Ingenium." His old classmate was caught off guard with his formality. "You don't have to be so formal, Shouta. I'm retired now." Aizawa rolls his eyes. "Don't be ridiculous, Tensei. In these halls you will always be known as the Turbo Hero." Tensei gives a flat smile. He didn't know if his friend was being sarcastic or sentimental.
"Anyways, are there any questions?" He closes his eyes once again. He predicts the usual people that raise their hands, and he was right: Izuku, Momo, Tenya, Kyouka. Wouldn't expect nothing less from his top students. He glares at Katuski, who responds with a smirk. Back then, Aizawa expected a snarl, but his explosive student has since tamed himself, but isn't above going above and beyond when it comes to class participation. Fortunately there were a few who didn't expect. Denki for one was never this attentive in class, but maybe Tensei's inviting personality brought out his interest in learning. Tensei scanned the room, trying his best not to look at his little brother who was raising his hand. On the inside, he is embarrassed. What more do you want to know about me, Tenya? I live with you. You can ask me when we get home. "Ahh yes you over there with the spikey blonde hair. State your name then ask your question."
Denki pushes his chair back hard, and nervously stands up. He awkwardly bows his head in respect for his presenter. "My name is Denki Kaminari. Second year student of Cla–" Tensei stopped him. "Oh no not your name name. Your hero name." Denki stares at Tensei puzzled. His girlfriend looks at him in disappointment. "I want to know your hero name so I can look forward to seeing your debut," Tensai said with a smile on his face. "Ahh yes sorry. Chargebolt, and ummm my question is what do you think is a trait that is required amongst heroes that is often neglected by rookies?" The classroom goes silent. Denki Kaminari, the student with the lowest marks in Class 1-A, asks an insightful question. Denki could feel eyes looking at him. Some of his classmates even drop their jaws in disbelief. "Go Denki!" Mina shouts behind him. "Well to answer your question Chargebolt, I think the skill that most new heroes need to learn is communication." Shouto stops writing notes and raises his head. For some reason that last word really resonated in him: Communication. He listens in more attentively.
"When training in school with your classmates, you tend to understand each others desires and motives a lot better. Therefore your chemistry with others is present. You don't have to say much to your partner." Tensei looks at Aizawa who nods in agreement. "However, when you're out in the field, whether it be scouring the city or fighting a villain, communication can mean the difference between saving others or draping over bodies." Denki swallows his spit. He didn't know his question would have such a morbid answer. "In everyday life, not just with being a hero, communication is key to establishing a relationship. Whether it be with your community, your sidekicks, your fans…" Tensei pauses to look at a woman standing next to Aizawa. He smiles at her, and she blushes back. "And especially those who love and hold dearly." The class again breaks in applause.
After grabbing his things, Shouto approaches the woman who was patiently waiting until Tensei was done talking with some of his classmates. "You don't feel weird being here at all?" Fuyumi stands on her toes, and gently pats her not so little brother on the head.
"Why would I feel weird? Tensei might need help getting around. This is a big campus."
"It's just that people might start asking what this woman is doing here." Fuyumi flashes her right hand to reveal a ring.
"Well if they want to know who I am so badly. I'll gladly answer."
"You still haven't gotten over the fact he's asked you to marry him, huh?"
"Shouto, you can be so dense sometimes. Of course, when the one you love asks you a question like that it's only natural to behave this way." Shouto looks back and sees Tensei waving for his fiance's attention, but his sister's more focused on his sad expression.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Shouto ignores her. "I think Tensei's calling you." Fuyumi huffs. "Well alright, but I'm gonna bother you about this later on tonight, okay?" Shouto nods.
Shouto looks at how his sister and future brother-in-law interact with his classmates. They see them laugh, and act romantic in front of everybody. He's never seen her this happy. Like with Tensei, something with what his sister said resonates within him: Love.
As he pushes the door in front of him, he takes a look at Fuyumi and Tensei one last time. Momo is laughing right beside them. He feels a tinge of pain beat out of his heart. Was it sadness? Was it doubt? It's hard to say. He blows a kiss to Momo, then leaves the room quietly.
P.S.: Fun fact Led Zeppelin used to be my favorite band when my voice was still cracking. The chapter title is totally not a hint to the nature upcoming chapters. It's totally just because I like that song, totally bro.