"Everyone pose!" Mina exclaimed, pulling her phone out.

We all sat on the floor, drinking our milkshakes which may or may not have alcohol in them. I had stopped only a few minutes ago, but the rest of the girls were going strong.

I leaned against the cool marble side of the fire place, Ochaco to my left and Jiro to my right. Yaoyorozu sat cross legged beside Jiro, facing us all.

We all looked up at her, confused.

"I need a picture to post so I can tell people that I'm hanging out with my favorite girls!" She exclaimed. We all smiled for the camera, making Mina squeal.

We heard a click and Mina dropped the phone to her lap and looked at it.

"You guys look so cute!" She exclaimed. She crawled back towards us, sitting beside Ochaco and editing the picture to her liking.

A few minutes later, all our phones dinged with a notification from InstaGram. Mina has tagged us all in the photo she posted of us, captioning it:

'Breaking in @uravityofficial 's new place! So awesome that @detectivel/nofficial could join!'

I smiled setting down my phone and looking to Ochaco.

"So are we getting a tour or what? I'd like to see the house." I said, smiling. The rest of the girls agreed and we all got up and let Ochaco led the way.

We walked into a hallway off of the living room which had two bedrooms and a bathroom. We laughed and talked as Ochaco continued to show us around the house, eyes almost glowing with excitement.

Leading us up a flight of stairs, Ochaco showed us the game room which was complete with arcade games, consoles, ping-pong tables and wall darts.

"Damn Ochaco," I said, running my hands over one of the arcade games. It was old, at least from forty years or so ago. Some space game, shooting little aliens. "What are you gonna do with all this space?"

"Well, that's what I wanted to ask you all. Ok, maybe not (L/N) since she doesn't know us very well, no offense," Ochaco said, rubbing her neck and smiling nervously.

"None taken!"

"But I was wondering," she trailed off, obviously nervous about whatever she was about to ask. Is she gonna— "if you guys want to move in with me."

Called it.

"We could split the bills and stuff, divide up cooking days and cleaning! It'll be so much fun!" She exclaimed, giggling.

The girls stood silent, mouths hung open slightly and staring at Ochaco.

"Guys?"

"Oh. My. God." Mina whispered. "Are you kidding?! Of course! We've all wanted to live together since U.A., this is great!" She ran up to Ochaco and hugged her, squealing happily.

Jiro and Yaoyorozu looked at each other, still wide eyed. Jiro smirked, eyes locked on Yaoyorozu's.

"We've got nothing to lose."

"Very true... you know what? Let's do it! We can all live together!" Yaoyorozu exclaimed, laughing. They all hugged and I felt my chest warm at the sight. It was sweet and charming.

I stood off to the side, not wanting to disturb the moment. They pulled apart and started talking about splitting the bills and cleaning schedules and such. Yaoyorozu whipped out her phone, taking notes on everything being said.

While she typed away, I stepped up behind her, leaning down and putting my head on my shoulder.

"I'll be right back." I whispered beside her ear, watching her face flush as she nodded.

I walked out of the room, wandering down the halls. I ran my hand along the walls, breathing in deep. I closed my eyes, slowing to a stop. My hand dropped to my side, my head tilting up to the ceiling. I breathed heavily again, opening my eyes. I looked forward, eyes landing on a mirror at the end of the hallway.

"I am more than my trauma." I said. "I am strong." I stared at my image a minute before walking off in search of a bathroom.

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The girls sat in the game room, talking about all the fun things they could do once they started living together.

"Hey guys," Ochaco said, "where did (L/N) go?"

"Oh, she told me she would be back. Probably went to the bathroom or something." Yaoyorozu filled them in, making Jiro perk up.

"Perfect. Now Mina," she said, swiveling her head towards the pink her across from her, "you're coming onto (L/N) pretty strong."

Mina smirked, leaning back on her hands. "Perhaps."

"Oooh, does Ashido Mina have a crush?" Ochaco said, nudging her with her elbow.

"No comment." The pink girl said, smirk still on her face.

"Let's be honest, she's very attractive. She's funny, smart, beautiful and catching. You can't say you all don't like her in that way. Just a little bit." Yaoyorozu interjected, looking up at the girls. They all went wide eyed at her, wondering when she became so outright.

"What? You all know I'm a lesbian." She explained, making everyone laugh.

"To be honest," Jiro in between her laughs, "she is really hot. Inside and out."

"Guys, that's Mina's crush! Don't be so insensitive!" Ochaco exclaimed, trying to hide her face in her hair.

"It's fine Ochaco, really." Mina said, comforting her friend. "What do you say... we make a wager?" Everyone in the room looked at her in confusion.

"What do you mean?"

"Let's see who can kiss (L/N) first." Ochaco flushed darkly at the idea, hiding her face in her hands. Yaoyorozu's eyes widened, her face turning red. Jiro just looked Mina dead in the eye, not flinching.

"Deal." They both shook hands, sealing the deal.

"Momo?" Mina shifted her gaze to the dark haired woman to her side. "Are you in? Or are you out?"

Yaoyorozu put her hand to her mouth, looking down in thought. She looked back up at Mina, narrowing her eyes. She dropped her hand, holding it out.

"In. I'm in." Mina slapped her hand against her outstretched one, shaking it enthusiastically.

"Ura?" Jiro asked, addressing the woman still trying to hide her face. Ochaco stuck her hand out, still hiding her face.

"In," came a muffled voice from her hand.

"Great!" Mina exclaimed. "Let Operation Lip Lock begin!"

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"Let Operation Lip Lock begin!" I heard Mina exclaim from inside the room. I pressed myself against the wall harder, biting my lip nervously.

"Keep calm (Y/N)," I whispered to myself, "a bunch of hot girls have a crush on you and are border-line fighting over you."

I slowly breathed out, trying not to make any sound.

"Alright, time to bring out your skills from high school." I told myself, straightening my back and leaning off the wall.

"You remember how to be a tease, right?"

Hello there!

ITS CHAPTER FIFTY BBY I wasn't sure what to do for it, so I didn't end up doing anything, but I am so happy that we made it this far and I am so grateful for all the support this story has received thus far. You guys are some of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure of talking to, and I adore all of your comments. 💞💞

Kinda got carried away with the hallway scene, but it ties in with the reminder for today: you are so much more than your trauma. Your scars do not define who you are, they are simply memories of worse times. I love you and you're beautiful 💞💞💞

Fun Fact: A polygraph is a device that monitors your pulse and breathing when talking to see if you're lying. Also called a lie detector test, they are often used in criminal investigations. (Y/N) is basically a living polygraph, able to just feel your pulse or put her hand on your chest to monitor breathing. If she focuses hard enough on your voice she can pick out small tremors in your speech that point to a lie.

Over and out.