Got some dirt on your shoulder, then let me brush it off for ya
If you're feeling me, put your five high
That's my girl - That's My Girl by Fifth Harmony

Mina jumped off the couch, her eyes narrowed dangerously. Her mouth opened but I managed to make it to her before she could say anything she might regret. He was right; he's always right, damn him.

"Don't, Mina."

Momo stood too, her peach colored dress whispering around her legs as she snugged an arm around my shoulder. Tsuyu on the other side, her over-sized hand claiming the opposite side. A floating short set joined the hug fest, while Kyoka stared at Bakugo even though the walls that hid the elevator bank with murderous intent. I could hear the escape of the rest of Alliance's male population, and sighed, leaning into their embraces.

"I'm sorry," Mina started, "It's all my fault."

"He isn't right, you know." Momo squeezed, "This might be stupid, but if anyone deserves to have fun and decompress, it's us."

Toru piped up, "We need to have a date!"

"Ribbit," Tsuyu started, "I know a place that had a good mud bath."

"Ohh! Ohh!" Momo enthused, "My family has a membership at a very nice spa that caters to women only." I could feel her nodding, "Yes. A spa date! Girls only!"

"Tomorrow?" I perked up a bit, "I have work study in the morning but my afternoon should be free."

At the spa...

The scents of bergamot, sage, and lemongrass made me smile in spite of myself. I was trying to be in a good mood, and to fully enjoy my day with the girls, my friends, but I wasn't letting myself. I just needed to let go! So, I exhaled, and then took a giant, slow breath in, letting my worries wash away.

The receptionist bowed us in, and we all dispersed, grabbing things off the shelves to sniff and chatter about. Momo signed us in, and then showed us the shampoo she liked off the shelves. It was heavenly, and we all agreed that she should never change it. I decided to buy one of their aromatherapy candles.

"Hello, which one is Uraraka-san?" A willowy girl, her hair pink and green looping ropes that were pinned in a crown on top of her head, smiled at the six of us, "I have a chocolate massage for you-oo!"

I mouthed chocolate massage at her and she nodded. My eyes lit up. If they had a mochi face wrap I was going to absolutely move in. I raised my hand and she beckoned me to follow her. I saw other women waiting for my friends, and in time, we were all arrayed in a room that smelled like it had been transplanted to the middle of a chocolate factory.

The rich, warm scent enveloped us as we stripped in the dressing room. Out in the massage area, it was joined by moth-watering caramel notes and even an occasional calming mint-scented breeze. By the time that was done, I was puddled Ochaco. I oozed more than stood to go to our second treatment.

The six of us sitting up to our chins in chocolate mud, and all we could do was lay back and allow our minds to rake happier paths. We talked and giggled, traded girl tips, and in general just... melted. Although I couldn't forget about Bakugo's abuse, I was able to come to terms with, if not the delivery, then the spirit of the harsh lesson.

Afterward, we all agreed to just get back to dorms. We walked together, bodies and spirits invigorated after those sensory delights. And the power of girl power. If ever I needed to just believe in girl power, now was the time!

We arrived back home, and I hugged them all again, confirming that I was fine, that it was over, and that all was forgiven. And it was. I have to trust them, not only the girls of 1-A, but everyone in the class and that included Bakugo. They went off to rest after our grueling spa day, but I snagged Mina's arm.

"I'm not sure anyone will want to do this anymore. I don't blame them, I don't want to either. Let's just say we did our best, had a few laughs..."

Mina's head was shaking already, "I know you don't hold what happened against him, but don't give up yet. There's a lot of great times still waiting."

"I don't know. Let me think about it," I rebutted quietly, "I know there's a lot of potential, but I don't know if my heart can take it. What if I actually do fall in love?" I rubbed my eyes, "Just no more unless I say, all right?"

AN/ Who rules the world? Okay, well, back to our regularly scheduled dates next time. A repeat performance for our dear Shinso. A giant thank you to my friend Dreams for helping me with these! And thanks to you, my dear readers, your comments make me so excited to write more for you!