Hiding The Pain || MonoShin [BOOK 1]

Chapter 9 - Unexpected Visitors

Sitting in the bus for the second time that week, Class 2 - B made their way to the Unforeseen Simulation Joint or the Unbelievable Disasters Room, commonly called the U.S.J by most students and teachers. 

The ride there was rather short, and soon after they left, Class B stood in front of the rather large building, excitement flooding their veins like lightning. 

"Finally! We get to showcase what Thirteen taught us this past month!" exclaimed Tetsutetsu. Everyone smiled wider and agreed; even Kaibara sported a small smile on his face. However, Monoma looked emotionless, his face blank and very unnerving. He had been like that since after the mission he and Re-Arrange had gone on during his work study.

He had walked into the dorms, frustrated, angry and above all else, tired. Tetsutetsu had walked up to his friend and threw his arms around his shoulders. Monoma, not being in the mood, just scowled at the steel user. Tetsutetsu seemed a bit surprised and hurt, but Monoma was too exhausted to care and instead shoved the boy off, rather than comfort him.

Just to his luck, Kendo came out of the shadows. Then again, he should have known that wherever Tetsutetsu was, Kendo wasn't very far behind. She looked at the scene, probably wondering why Tetsutetsu was avoiding  Monoma like the plague, and Monoma didn't even seem bothered by it, opting to drag himself past Kendo.

Since he was moving so slowly, Kendo thought he was walking towards her for a hug, and she wrapped her hands around him and gave him a bone - crushing hug. Before, he had just been extremely irritated. Right now? He was Bakugou - level angry.

"Kendo!" he snapped. "Put me the fuck down! I don't want a fucking hug from you! Besides, I hate your fucking hugs, all they fucking do is make my fucking back sore. Keep your fucking dirty hands to yourself, jeez."

Another thing, Monoma swore a lot when he was tired and angry. Kendo immediately released him, a sad and rejected look crossing her face. All the other occupants of the dorm stared at Monoma in shock, before melting into concern. Ultimately deciding it was better to not ask for the time being, they returned to what they were previously doing, albeit more solemnly than before. She took Tetsutetsu's hand and left, muttering something along the lines of "Let's not disturb Monoma, I think he needs to be alone for now."

Monoma gave a frustrated sigh and dragged himself to his room and fell on his bed, not caring if he was sweaty and stinky or not. He regretted it in the morning when he woke up, just like he regretted snapping at Kendo. 

He still hadn't gained the guts to actually apologize yet, (damn you anxiety) so he stayed in front of most of the class, almost running inside to meet Thirteen. Once inside, he gained sight of the astronaut - themed hero and walked up to her, though he kept his distance. Everyone else also came in, noticing Monoma's behavior and becoming a bit less cheery.

Thirteen looked around the room, sensing the slight tension in the air. She decided that the heroes - in - training could figure themselves out on their own, so she continued with the agenda supplied for today.

"As you all know, we were going to do an exercise with Class A "-Monoma scoffed- "to pair you up with people who have quirks that aren't suitable for use with the other person, as those situations can occur, meaning you'll have to be able to improvise and think quickly. Unfortunately, Mr. Aizawa has reported that some of his students are under house arrest, meaning we'll have to reschedule."

Once Thirteen broke the news, everyone's face fell, some more obvious than others. Just the sight alone made Monoma's heart clench for his friends. He was pretty mad at Class A right about now. If one of them were here, he would have probably punched them, Bakugou or not.