Mirio

M: Tama
M: I know you're not in class.
M: It's lunch, isn't it? I couldn't really recall time, I slept too long lol..

I walked in the same way me and Tama went to school, this time by myself. I went slower than usual, watching the texts to see if he saw it yet.

Tama, c'mon.

At least see what I'm saying.

Let me talk.

Let me in.

I clicked the phone icon and called Tamaki, listening to the ringer dial over and over.

Once.

Twice.

Three times.

His voice message answered.

Tamaki: Ur..hi..leave a message?
Mirio: C'mon! Bring some energy into it!! Like this!
Tamaki: PFFF HA!!! Mirio!! Hehehe! S-Stap!!

"Tama..I," My voice shook as I spoke. "Can..you please call me back?..and I'm really sorry. I miss you. Please..don't be sad. I love you. Bye."

I slowed to a stop as I watched the three little dots repeat over again.

He saw it, but..

He said nothing after and the dots disappeared.

I mustered all of the courage I had and went inside. There was a huge crowd of students, some near classes and other whispering under their breath.

Tama could be in math during lunch, I should go there first..or maybe he's with Fatgum..

There's was so many places he could be, I wasn't sure where to start.

"Hey dude." Krishima called, nudging my shoulder.

"Hey..do you know where Tamaki is?"

"Him? Dude, Nejire hasn't seem him. I wouldn't know at all, he's always been with you." He states before turning to his class. "Check the bathrooms! Just in case, you know? I'm worried about him."

"Oh okay! Sure thing, thank you!" I called before waving back. I huffed and moved past a few more girls before hesitately slowing to a stop.

A few guys from the party were near the boys bathroom, laughing their heads off. Monoma laughed the hardest. "Little crybaby alert!!! Bahaha!!"

I frowned and moved past them, gripping the handle before moving inside.

It was quiet.

Except for the familiar sobs of Tamaki inside one of the stalls.

My heart broke into pieces, and all I could do was watch the stall in dread. And guilt. Was this all my fault?

"T.." I paused and moved a little closer, knocking on the door. He went quiet and sniffled, kicking his feet away from the door before speaking.

"Who is it. Please, go away.."

"It's Mirio. I'm sorry-"

"Go away."

"Butterfly.."

"..Don't call me that."

I pressed my head against the stall and sighed. "I've been worried about you. For a while now."

"Good for you, just go.. I don't," He choked up. "I don't want to see you."

"Tama.." I sighed and sat down by the door, resting my head against it. "What I said..you know I didn't mean it. Right?.."

"..."

"Did you check your phone? I sent you a call..a text. You don't have to read it now, of course." I said back.

I heard Tamaki shuffle before going quiet. I glanced through the slit on the door. Tamaki was hugging his bag while in a little ball. It looked like he'd been crying for a while, and the eyebags under his eyes were more visible.

"I'm worried about you," I placed my hand under the stall, letting him come if he wanted to.

He looked at my hand before looking back down.

"The things you do..and your mannerisms, they almost scare me. I'm sure you have a reason..but. If this is a way to cope, it's not..healthy for you. And I want you to be healthy..happy, and safe. I'm not leaving until you are all three."

"Then don't leave."

"You..don't want me to leave?"

"No..I'm desperate." He shuddered and wiped his eyes.

I laughed, but he didn't seem to take amusement to it. I sighed and thought over each word.

"Whatever I did or said..I'm so sorry. It wasn't me..it's all my fault. I miss you, I miss your laugh and your smile. I miss that light in your eyes..can you please open the door?" I asked.

"..."

"You want me to go through the door?" I joked. "I mean, it'll be awkward to hug you if my clothes are gone, you know?"

Tamaki clicked the door open and opened it. He stared at me for a while before turning and grabbing his bag. I moved myself up and moved into the stall, locking it behind me.

The noise made him flinch, he stared at me with fearful eyes before taking a shaky step back.

"Oh..Tama no it's okay!" I exclaimed, unlocking the door again. I let the door swing open as I took a step back. "It's okay! I just wanted to talk privately! I- didn't know you were claustrophobic.."

"I'm not. It..just scared me.." He answered softly, stepping out.

I knew him too well to believe that. There must of been something that happened, for him to be so scared of confined places, especially with just him and another person. It wasn't normal unless..

He glanced at the door that headed outside. I could see the color fade from his face when he heard the guys out there. His quirk made part of his arms a clam husk.

He was just trying too hard to calm down. To protect himself from the worse possible situation.

It's making him feel worse..

I carefully placed a hand on his arm, he jumped and looked over his shoulder. "What's wrong? It's those guys, isn't it? Were they giving you a hard time?"

He just nodded, and teared up. "Mh.."

"Hey..let's calm down first. Before we go out." I state softly, rubbing my hands down his arms. He shuddered and fidgeted with his fingers.

"Take a deep breath..in and out."

"Mirio.." He breathed out, looking at me.

"Amajiki. I'm serious..Let me help you." I say back.

Tamaki was quiet.

"You're shaking.." I stopped rubbing his arms, it wasn't working anymore. "Is it me? Why are you shaking?"

"Did they," He muttered quietly. "tell you to come in? That was the reason you came..right? I'm making people uncomfortable..you want me to try to feel better, I'm trying my best-"

He really thinks that I just came in to push his feelings down more?

Is..he serious?

"Do you think I enjoy this? This horrible need to know you're okay? To realize that you being upset is one of the only ways you can hurt me?! Why would I do that to you?!"

"Stop it then! If caring about me is such a nuisance then stop! I'll get out, okay?!" He yelled back.

I scoffed and hugged his neck, burying my head into his hair.

I teared up and laughed softly. "Don't say stuff like that.. It's not true..it's not. I only came here for you. You need to understand.."

His eyes widened and hot tears fell down his face. "Mir.."

"I'm acknowledging how hard you try. And I appreciate your efforts. I know you have a hard time telling me things. But, I will make sure you don't feel like nothing. Although I don't understand how it feels to be alone, I will do everything in my power to keep you far from that."

"..."

"You're not a nuisance. You aren't a loser, I was. You don't know how much power you have over me..I feel sick just watching you suffer. If something's weighing you down, give me half of it. Give me all of it. Please."

He looked down and started to sob, and the strangled cries for help were loud and clear. It was painful to hear.

I clung on tighter, tears falling on my arm, but I didn't care.

I turned him around to face me. I watched his face contort into the mess I hadn't recognized before. He buried his face onto my chest, his embrace sending butterflies through my stomach.

I stayed quiet and held him close to me, giving him a chance to let it out. His sobs turned into cries and it got silent again. It was like everything fell apart and he was trying so hard to piece himself back together.

"I'm..s-sorry," He choked out.

I cupped his face and brushed tears away with my thumb. He closed his eyes and sniffled softly, giving into my care and affection. "Don't be..was their anything else that's bothering you?"

"It's been," He took a deep breath. "a stressful day..I want to.."

"Go home? Mm, of course, I'll tell my dad to call UA and make sure you're excused. Don't worry." I assured. "But, we need to go out to tell Fatgum you're leaving. And I know you don't want to."

"..."

"Hey..get them out of your mind," I took my jacket off and wrapped it around him.

He held it close and blushed softly, looking at me. I smiled and winked. "Focus on what we are going to eat at the house! I got you some pocky's to eat in the car! The strawberry ones, right?"

"I like those.." He says back, smiling tiredly.

I wrapped an arm around his waist. "Don't worry about what people think. They're just jealous. If you get scared, just remember that I love you..okay?"

He nodded and looked deep in thought, he's mentally preparing himself.

Alright.

It's now or never.

I opened the door and watched the guys get quiet. Some began to laugh along with Monoma. He was their leader, huh?

"Tsh, what are you doing?! You know who this is right?" He mused, chuckling.

Tamaki shook slightly and buried his face.

"Ah, so you like bullying innocent students, huh?" I mused back, letting Tamaki go before knocking a full blow to Monoma's face.

He fell back and yelled out in pain, while the others checked on him, I gave every single student there a piece of my mind. A crowd was starting to form, it seemed like I gathered a little too much attention, but it was to my favor.

"Any of you know me?! Huh?! Of course you would, I'm someone who's 'perfect' and strong, but that's not true!" I placed a hand to my heart.

"I'm a happy person because of Tamaki! And though he's shy, I admire his inner strength. Any of you mess with him, and I'll make sure you end up like this dimwit." I spat, grabbing Tamaki's hand before walking off.

Tamaki looked at me as if I was a safe haven, I was glad he looked at me that way. I was afraid he'd be scared.

"I'm telling!" Monoma yelled.

"Go ahead. I dare you." I sneered back.

I turned back to Tamaki and rubbed his back. We passed each student with some ease. Nejire waved at us and gave me a thumbs up. I kindly returned the favor, her support was everything to me.