The sound of birds cawing outside my window made me groan and cover my ears.
"Make it stoooooop!" I whined loudly; my voice crackly and hoarse.
"S..sorry, (Y/N)...I can't c..control them..." When that voice hit my ears, I toppled out of the bed with a crazed squeak. It was not my room, and most certainly not my own bed.
"Eh?! Ta..Tamaki?!" I peered around; frantically rubbing the crust from my eyes. It was then that I realised the poor, meek boy was curled up at the foot of the bed.
"That's me..." He sighed; sitting up and stretching his arms above his head.

Oh my god...I must've fallen asleep in his bed and he wouldn't wake me...Cute!

"Tamakiki, you big softy! You should've just shoved me off!" I giggled as I jumped up and flung myself onto him; making him squirm and wail in shock.
"(Y..Y/N)! T..too much! Too much!" He squealed whilst I cuddled up to him. I finally released him and sat up on my knees.
"We gonna go to school, or what? Oh, and we work with Gummy after lunch, don't we?! Sweet!" I clapped my hands; a fluffy, wagging tail appearing behind me.
"Y..yeah...Uh...also...your phone was going off before..." Amajiki averted his eyes and pointed to the bedside table where I had thrown my phone the night before. A bundle of nerves began to rise in my gut when I reached out for it.

I really hope it isn't that Kurogiri guy...

From: Unknown Number

It's me, Tenderfoot. I'm coming over tonight so leave that window of yours unlocked ;)

A small smile crept onto my face as I read Dabi's text, but I yelped as Amajiki cleared his throat.
"Uh...who...texted you? You seem...happy..." His fringe covered his eyes, and I absently clutched my phone to my chest.
"Oh, it was just Daaaaaaaaaaaa...."

Oh, mothballs! I can't say Dabi! Uh...crud...um..!

"...aaaaaaaaichi! Yeah! I set Woogle assistant to send me photos of Daichi from Haikyuu every day! He's such a cutie!" I giggled almost psychotically, and Amajiki just shook his head slowly.
"You and your anime boys..." He mumbled; a hint of a smile playing his lips. "Well, we'll be late if we don't get a move on...I'll go...get dressed...in the bathroom..." With that, he quickly hopped up, grabbed his uniform and scurried off like the blessed little elf he was. I released a long, shaky breath I had been holding and hurried to respond to Dabi before I got ready for school.

To: Da-Babi

Sure! But please don't bring any of your friends along...I don't think my heart can take it! 😱 X

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"...and I was just naked. Like, completely naked in front of this whole family! It was mortifying, but I hope they got that gift basket I sent as an apology!" Mirio laughed cheerfully as we strolled down the hall; ready to pack up and head out to our internships.
"Oh gosh! How funny would it be if there were, like, bananas in it! They'd get a reminder of you, that's for sure!" Nejire giggled loudly, and Mirio paused as a light blush tinted his cheeks.
"I may have made...a terrible mistake." I covered my mouth to muffle the horrendous snort that threatened to break through, but a loud voice made me turn my head.
"Hey! (Y/N)! Wait up!" I smiled sweetly as Kirishima bounded up; panting a little from running after me.
"Oh, hey, Kiri!" I petted his spiked hair fondly. Flushing a little, he fumbled with the hem of his blazer.
"Uh, I was wondering if you had time to help me study! We have exams in a few days...and if I don't pass I can't go on the summer training camp!" I was about to agree instantly, but then I realised my predicament.
"I can't at the moment...I have to head off to my apprenticeship! But...how about I come over tonight for a while and give you a hand? Can't have you missing out on all the fun, can we?" His face grew even redder, and his mouth popped open.
"Y..you mean come over to my place? Uh..s..sure! Sounds great! I'll text you the directions, then!" He stammered as he tried to steady his grin. "It's so cool that you get to work with a pro! Maybe I could work at the same office you do one day?!" I pinched his rosy cheeks; how could I not? He was too precious.
"I'll put in a good word with the boss man! I'm sure he'd just love someone as sweet as you!" I giggled; tapping my finger to his nose and skipping off after Mirio and the others.

Oh, shivers! I'm supposed to have Dabi over tonight! Well, maybe if I think I left the window unlocked anyway...he'll be fine!

"The first years just seem to love you, (Y/N)! Boy, I can't wait to spread our knowledge to the first years!" Mirio pumped his fist and smiled brightly.
"I think you might have to work on not shedding all your clothes before you start training with them, Miri..." Nejire stated before glancing to me. "But it's so so sooooo cute that the little red boy is crushing on you! Any other first years follow you like that? Any second years? We already know Tamaki does...so that's black and red..! Any others?!"

Yeah...one other...kinda...

"I..I do not!" Amajiki whined; lowering his head and shaking it wildly. "Don't d..drag me into this!" I felt my face heat up a little at the thought.

They don't like me like that! Nuh-uh, no way!

"Kiri just comes to me for help with his homework! It's been like that ever since I met him and Mina." I said quickly; ready to change the subject. "Well, anyway! I might go the long way and stop by the takeaway shop to get Gummy a treat! Baibai!"
"W..wait! I...uh...I'll come with you...I need to get...some...um...fried chicken...y..yeah...chicken..." Amajiki followed after me with his bag strap clutched in his hands, and I gladly slowed my pace to match his.
"Later, love-birds!" Nejire sang out; waving enthusiastically.
"Say hi to Fatgum for me!" Mirio added. Amajiki and I walked in silence for a while; well past the front gates of the school, and it was only when we were waiting patiently at the train station that he finally spoke up.
"Uh...d..don't listen to M..Mirio and Nejire..." He mumbled as he stared at the yellow safety line. "...I...I'm sure that made you...uncomfortable..." I nudged his side and smiled brightly, even though he wouldn't even glance at me.
"Don't worry about it! I'd be lucky to have someone as cute as you crushing on me if it were true!" I giggled; missing what he muttered under his breath. "Hmm? What was that?"
"N..nothing! Oh, look! Train! Let's...get on..." He visibly stiffened and pointed to the train, which was yet to even pull up.
"Uh...that's not our one..." I said with a snort, and he bit his lip.
"I...knew that..."

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"...and that's how you find the value of X!" I announced proudly; tapping on the example I had scrawled in Kirishima's notebook.
"I think that I actually get it now! You're so damn manly, (Y/N)!" He cheered loudly with his trademark toothy grin.
"Hardly! Mirio taught me how to do it..." I chuckled awkwardly; rubbing the back of my neck under my (H/C) hair. I'd had a lot of fun hanging out with Kirishima and helping him study, but I was starting to worry about Dabi, who was supposedly going to drop in that evening. "Anyway, I better head off. I have a...thing I need to take care of..."

A tall, black-haired, blue-eyed, grumpy, villainous thing...

I stood up from the floor and stretched; the fox tail I adorned myself with flicking slightly.
"L..let me walk you home!" The red-head insisted immediately; jumping up and dusting off the small flecks of eraser he'd covered himself with.

I want to...but...if he happens to see Dabi through the window...

"No, it's fine! Thanks, though! I'm tough, just like you!" I flexed my non-existant muscles and his cheeks bloomed.
"A..are you sure? I mean...it's getting late...and I wouldn't be a man if I let a p..pretty girl walk home alone..."

Pretty girl?!

The tips of my ears felt hot, but I ignored it. As much as I wanted to spend time with my favourite first year, I just couldn't risk it.
"I swear, you're just the sweetest little sweetiepie! You're so sweet that Gummy would probably confuse you for a snack!" I cooed; pinching his cheeks and sending him into a crimson fluster. "Maybe next time, yeah? I'll treat you to lunch once you ace your exams!" I turned and collected my stuff; leaving Kirishima to rub his cheek in a daze.
"O..okay! I..I'll definitely smash the exams, then! Just for you!"
"Silly, Kiri! Don't do it for me! Do it for yourself! I'll see you later!" I shot him a peace sign and left his room; prancing down the stairs before thanking his parents for having me over and walking out the door.

Kirishima has so much potential! I hope Fatgum will take him on as an apprentice!

I walked in comfortable silence for a few minutes; taking in deep, calming breaths of the cool night air and letting my mind float away. That was, until, my tail began to bristle. It was then that I realised everything was dark. Too dark. Not one single streetlight was lit, and the once serene quiet was now thick and heavy. I swallowed dry; trying not to squeak out as a faint, crackling glow shone from behind me. It cast my shadow in a rim of blue, and I slowly forced myself to turn around.

Blue...can only mean...

"I told you that I was coming over tonight, didn't I? Did you...forget about me, Tenderfoot..?"

***This could have been so much better...but...it's a filler ugh. I'm ashamed. Sorry about the lack of updates, my dudes! And thanks for all the reads!***