CONTENT WARNING:

Despondent expressions, mentions of abuse
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Hitoshi was not expecting to find someone on the roof, much less someone his age. When he heard a thunk on the roof, he instantly became warry. It wasn't often that sounds like that happened unless a hero or a villain was roof jumping. Hitoshi was fully prepared to flee bar a few objects if that was what it came to. He had yet to afford some cameras for his hideout.

But after the knocking, no one kicked in the door, so Hitoshi assumed it safe. Coming to this conclusion, he opened the door to the roof. What met his vision was a boy.

The boy was despondent. Shinsou's heart ached when he saw the kid's face. His eyes were unfocused and his expression brought up feelings that Shinsou pained to see the other boy feel. No one should look that emotionless. No one should look as beat up as this kid does. It was as if all joy and life had abandoned this kid's face.

It reminded him of himself, not that long ago. It reminded him of pain, loneliness, and isolation. The thought triggered slight phantom pains in the scars on his face.

Shinsou had a feeling why he was on the roof. "You're not supposed to be here."

"I know..." The kid said with a whisper of a voice.

God, this kid. His voice was so quiet, Shinsou almost couldn't hear him over the wind.

Shinsou let out a sigh, "Get in."

The other boy was quick to step past the door, as if he was going to burn if left outside.

Shinsou started walking down the stairs, the boy followed him.

"I don't know your name. You don't live here." If he could get a name, maybe he could find someone to keep an eye on him.

"M-my name is M-midoriya Izuku." Shinsou's heart was going to break. This kid was the quietest person he had ever met. It made Shinsou want to shake him and force some confidence into his soul, and he had only known this kid for less than five minutes. He had to shove his emotions down, if he tried anything now, the boy would be scared away.

"My name is Shinsou Hitoshi," They had reached the building lobby, "I hope to see you around sometime."

"You too." The kid left. Dear god did Shinsou want that kid to be okay. Sue him if he saw himself in that kid, it never hurt.

Now, to find someone who would be willing to take an anonymous tip.
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AN:

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