Chapter III
Girl - Friends
The bell rings, signaling lunch break.
mike has had a long morning of exercise, so he was getting pretty hungry, but then he looks into his bag and realizes he didn't bring any food. All he had were some sunflower seeds he always likes to carry.
mike was disappointed; he was going to starve until he got home. But being the guy that he is, he accepted his fate. It was his punishment for not being more careful, and now he'll taste the price of... nothing.
Before mike could get up and leave, he hears one of the girls who mike heard whispering about him earlier walk up to him.
-Hey ummm... new kid?- she asked.
-it's mike- he replied.
-Yeah, hi. I just wanted to ask a couple of questions, if that's alright-
Mike sighs, then obliges.
-fine... what is it?-
-How old are you? And also, why are you so grouchy all the time- she said with a grin.
-i am 17... and my mannerisms shouldn't be of your corncern-
Her smile falters a little at his answer. Her friend suddenly apears beside her and also begins speaking.
-We're just curious, you don't need to be so grumpy, y'know?-
-whatever- said mike before he stood up and headed towards the door.
-Hey wait!- said the first girl, while she gave a cold gaze back to her friend.
-what is it now?- asked mike unethusiastically.
-Uh, yeah, I just wanted to know if you wanted to have lunch with us... only if you want to, of course- she said with a timid voice.
mike considers this for a second.
-*sigh* fine- he said.
She then changes her expression to a happier one.
-Great! You can follow me then-
They all walk into the bustling cafeteria, with students grouped together, chatting amongst themselves.
The girl points at a table near one of the windows of the cafeteria.
-We usually meet here, just so you know- she said before serving a counter.
mike goes to sit on the table.
Eventually they return a few minutes later, their trays holding a couple of lunch items.
Both make their way over to the table and sit down, placing their food in front of them.
-You're not getting anything?- said the first girl with a tilt on her head.
-i'm good- said mike and nothing more.
-You sure? I can get you something, you know?- she said with a frown on her face.
-you don't have to worry about me ok?- he said...
-Alright... but if you start to hunger, just let me know- she was looking somewhat worried.
The girls start eating, glancing at mike from time to time.
That's when mike pulls out a packet of sunflower seeds and starts eating them.
The two of them stop for a moment as they watch him eat the seeds.
-You eat those for lunch?- said the first girl, a baffled look on her face.
-not usually- mike responded, then proceeded to ask:
-what's your name by the way?-
The girl's eyes widen, realizing she forgot to introduce herself.
-I'm sorry, how rude of me! I'm Momo Yaoyorozu, and this is my friend- she pointed to the other girl, whose name was:
-Jirou, or Kyouka Jirou- she replies with a small wave.
-i see- mike thinks for a moment, making a mental note of their names, since he is prone to forgetting names.
-My full name is Michael Miles, but just call me mike for short, ok?-
-Ok got it- said Momo, proceeding by Jirou nodding.
They all go silent for a moment, then Jirou breaks the ice by saying:
-Are those all you're gonna eat?- she asks with a skeptical look on her face.
-it's alright, I already ate- he lied.
-Oh I see- Momo replied before Jirou asked another question.
-You're not very talkative, are you?- a sly smile was present on her face.
-very observant...- he said as he kept eating.
Jirou chuckles before continuing.
-You always look so serious too...and kind of grumpy-
Momo just sighs before shaking her at her friend.
-Stop teasing him already- she said with a small roll of her eyes.
Jirou pouts at her words.
-What? I'm just making a conversation- she says before shifting her gaze back at mike, a small smirk on her face.
what have I gotten myself into?* said a copy of mike image in his mind he always imagined, like a mirror image that only exists in his mind and says his thoughts out loud.
Jirou chuckles lightly at his expression.
-You look annoyed, don't you?-
Momo swats her friend playfully on the arm.
-Stop that! I can tell he doesn't like it- she scolds.
Jirou rolls her eyes, holding back another chuckle.
-I'm just having a little fun- she mumbles before shoving a piece of food in her mouth.
Momo sighs - At least try to be nice-
Jirou shrugs.
-I mean...he seems not to care anyway- she says while gesturing a hand towards mike.
Momo frowns.
-I still think is not nice to tease him- she mumbles quietly under her breath, earning another eyeroll from Jirou.
They sit in silence once again, before Jirou breaks the ice... again.
-So are you from around here?- Momo shoots her a look, but she remains silent.
-not from around here, but since I'm assisting this school, I had to move in closer-
-Oh? From another country or?- her eyes widen, a smirk forming on her face.
-Kyouka, why are you pestering so much?- Momo groans.
-yes... another country- he said.
-So then, where are you from exactly?- she leans forward.
Momo sighs -Kyouka... please- She has a warning tone.
-that i cannot say- he refused to share more.
Jirou frowns slightly -Oh, okay then- she returns to her original position.
Momo let out a soft sigh, glad that she finally decided to stop asking.
The 3 of them just sit in silence for a few minutes until the bell rings, signaling the end of lunch.
The two girls began to gather up their things.
-Cmon, class will start soon- Momo said before getting up from her seat.
Jirou does the same, shooting mike a quick glance before going to the cafeteria line to dispose of her tray.
Momo turns back to mike with a gentle frown as he doesn't seem to make a move to stand.
-Are you coming? Class is about to start- she makes herself redundant.
-ugh... yes- mike slowly gets up.
Momo nods at his response and motions for him to follow her as she begins to walk out of the cafeteria.
Jirou, already ahead of them, was waiting at the door.
-Hurry up you two; we'll be late for class- she says when mike finally catches up to them.
-Well make it in time, relax- Momo replies with a wave of her hand as the 3 of them make their way to the classroom, students already beginning to pile into the room.
Before mike enters, he looks back to see Aizawa. He stares at him for a moment before going back in.
Aizawa notices him staring and meets his gaze for a brief moment, a small gleam of curiosity in his eyes, before mike ducks into the classroom.
Most of the class had already settled into their desks, chattering amongst one another.
As mike steps in, he notices a few eyes turning in his direction, but they quickly look away when he glances back. Jirou and Momo both walk up to their desks and sit down, Jirou giving mike a look while
Momo gave him a small wave, mike tilts his head up her way before going to the back, where his desk is.
He smiles a little seeing someone be so respectful towards him.
The final bell rings, saying the class will start briefly.
The class suddledly went silent as all the students took their seats.
Aizawa strolls into the room, a bored expression on his face. He gazes out to the class and scans face-to-face before speaking.
mike with an even more bored look, was begging to get lost in his own thoughts, like he always does when he's not doing anything else...
Momo glances back at mike, she notices him not paying attention and shakes her head, looking somewhat worried.
Before mike notices he's sitting in a classroom, his thoughts are interrupted by the bellring, meaning it is time to go home now.
Everyone starts to pack up their things, including mike, though very slugishly.
Before mike goes home, Momo wanted to talk to him for a moment, but she was unsure if it would be the right time, and before she could, mike exited the classroom.