Nothing more. Nothing less. Than an experiment

Words from the unspoken girl

As I read my last chapter, I noticed multiple spelling errors. Sorry about that, I was in a rush. I'll try to correct as much as I can once I've finished this chapter.
If you happen to notice any grammar mistakes, let me know so I can correct them! I appreciate all types of help.

-Izuku Pov-
Todoroki has been off for exactly 13 days. It's almost been a Fortnite.
I'm extremely worried. We've all been reassured that considering his quirk, it makes his illness much worse. So he'll need longer to recover then most people.
That calmed us down for the first 3-4 days. But our anxieties slowly started to grow and taking over us. Making us lost in our beliefs and getting consumed in fantasies.

It wasn't just us students that were worried, I've noticed Aizawa-Sensei glancing slightly at Todoroki's seat a few times. Looking a bit worried. He definitely knew something wasn't right but isn't telling us. Knowing we'll grow even more anxious and won't be able to concentrate well.

-At the dorms-
I rush up the stairs almost immediately to my room. The wardrobe door swings open as my arm reaches in and out in a couple of seconds.

I practically glance over at what to wear before pulling it out. Once I've got my clothes out. I instantly get dressed.

Slipping my silk, light green shirt on, pulling up my light blue jeans with a slight marker stain on the knee , hurrying on a simple black jacket with silver buttons and then putting my ruby red shoes on.

In less then 5 minutes I'm already out of the room. Today I get to visit Eri in the hospital. I want to get there as quickly as I can so there's no time to waste.

I run as quickly as I can out the door. Slightly running into it and hurting my shoulder.

When I'm at the gates, I see Mirio.
"Hey Deku! You excited?"
"What are you doing here? I thought you were meeting me at the hospital" I walk over to him as we walk our way to the hospital.
"I wanted to walk with you" he said panting
"How are you feeling?"
"Great! The doctors said I'm practically all healed. Just a few bruises and scratches now. What about you?"
"Yep! All good"

We arrive in about 25 minutes.
"Hello. How may I help you?" A lady at the front desk asked.
"We are here to see Eri. Our teachers have already informed you that we will be visiting today" Mirio replied.
"Ah yes. Midoria Izuku and Togata Mirio?" She asked looking at us.
"Yep that's us alright!"
"Ok one moment please" The lady tapped her computer violently. "Room 67"
"Thankyou"
"Thankyou!"

I slightly glance over at Mirio. He doesn't seem the slightest bit nervous. He strolls down the hallways with pride.

We arrive at her door. We knock before walking in. She looks much better than before.

She didn't speak. But her facial expressions already told us what she wanted to say.

Her eyes looked pretty surprised by our visit. She then gave us a slight nod. Acknowledging our presence.

"Hey Eri!" I say. Me and Mirio walk over. Pulling two chairs towards the bed and sitting down.

"Hope you're feeling better" I smile.
"Hey! Perhaps once you get better we could take you some place fun!" Mirio said to lighten her up.
Her face lightened up. She looked happy, but she didn't smile. I'm going to make it my job to get her to smile, no matter how hard it will be.

A little while later. Me and Mirio are mainly speaking to Eri. She doesn't respond, but she sits there and listens to every word we say.
We describe on what we are going to do once she's out of hospital, where we are gonna go and who we are gonna bring.

Her eyes lit up with joy. Eri seemed to of filled with joy.
"Once she's out, you should show her to your class! They are probably dying to meet her" Mirio offered.
"Once Todoroki gets better too, that is" I nervous laugh.
I hear a gasp come from Eri. Me and Mirio look over to see her face had dropped. She looks so devastated, scared and worried.

"Eri?! You ok, what's wrong?" I ask.
"T-t-..."
She stuttered.
She's speaking!
"That's it, take your time. Deep breathes" Mirio reassured her.
"T-todo.. r r oki" Tears strolled down her face.

"What's wrong?!" Mirio asked. Trying to comfort her physically and emotionally.

Her reaction. It was similar to the day we saved her. The way she was glancing back at the house, the way she recognised Todorokis name. I'm trying to join the dots when it hits me.
"Eri... do you know Todoroki?"
She looks at me. Her eyes filled with tears, her hands slightly shaking. She slowly lifts her head off Mirio's shoulder. And nodded.

Me and Mirio looked at her in shock.
"How do you know him?" I say. Trying to keep a calm tone. I ended up gulping, giving away my miserable attempt of 'keeping calm'.

She paused for a while.

"T-trapped"
"Hm? What do you mean Eri?" Mirio said. Smashing the 'keeping calm' tone.

"Hes ha-hasn't been saved" she stuttered. Her eyes showed a blank expression. Her mouth wobbling as if she's trying not to cry, even though tears strolled down her face.
Dripping of her chin.

Me and Mirio exchanged concerned glances. That's when the doctor walked in, she noticed how concerned we looked and that Eri was crying.

Mirio looked at me then went outside to talk with the doctor.
I was speechless. What does she know about Todoroki? And 'trapped' what does she mean. I would ask her, but she seems too overwhelmed at the moment so I settle with a hug for now.

Is Todoroki-Kun actually ill? Or is it all a cover up.

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