Forced Manipulation

Chapter Nine

"Wow, that must've been awesome." Katsuki smiled slightly, handing the picture back to Eijiro.

"Yeah, it really was," Eijiro chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck. "You know, I made a promise to myself after meeting Crimson Riot that I was going to come out to my parents as soon as I made it into U.A, but here I am, a month away from my first day, and I'm still in the closet," Eijiro mumbled. "I guess we are too busy with the restaurant or I'm just too nervous to do it."

"That's understandable. That would be a big moment in your life."

"You know what? I'm going to do it today. But could I trouble you for a favor? "

"Go ahead."

"Do you mind staying with me while I do it..?" He mumbled once again, forcing out a nervous chuckle. "Just in case things do go bad..." He rubbed the back of his neck. "Sorry, I'm just really nervous..."

"Again, it's fine," Katsuki said, slumping back into his booth. "That homophobic piece of shit isn't going to pick me up, so I got all the time I need."

Eijiro smiled. "Thank you, sir! Now, all we have to do is wait for everyone to leave."

"Well, we might as well make small talk while we wait," Katsuki said, sipping from his water. "You said you made it into U.A?"

Eijiro nodded eagerly.

"Mhm! I got accepted last week, I'm just waiting to see if I'm on the hero course or not!" Eijiro gleefully exclaimed, flashing a toothy grin. "What about you? Are you going to U.A as well?"

"Yep. I got mine two weeks ago, just waiting like you." Katsuki said, seemingly without excitement, causing Eijiro to raise an eyebrow. How could he not sound excited?! After all, the school has a point two acceptance rate, and thousands of kids from all over the world apply!

"Heh, maybe we'll be in the same class!"

"Maybe."

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"Have a nice night!" Katsuki watched as the shorter lady waved to the last of the people in the restaurant. "We hope that we can see you again soon!" As soon as the door shut, she slumped her shoulders, relieved that she was finally done for the night. "Finally..."

"Hey," Katsuki heard another woman's voice call from the kitchen, the only thing separating the two was a set of two, large, wooden doors that would swing back at you if he pushed hard enough.  "Everything all right, Misaki?"

"I'm fine, Yasu!" Misaki called back, wiping the sweat from her brow. "I'm just super exhausted."

"Aww," Yasu teased, as the door suddenly swung open, revealing another woman, one that was slightly taller than Misaki, but not as tall as Eijiro. Her short, raven black hair was tucked under a trucker hat, the words 'Number One Mom' was etched into the fabric.  "You'll be fine, love." She walked over to the shorter woman, before wrapping her arms around Misaki in a hug. "I love you, honey!" She planted a kiss on top of Misaki's head.

"Aww, you're a sweetie." Misaki cooed, before returning the kiss to Yasu's lips. "I love you too!"

Eijiro looked towards the ash blonde, his cheeks turning a faint pink.

"I'm sorry about them.." He covered his eyes sheepishly. "They tend to do that often." He stood up from the booth, wiping the hair from his eyes. He walked over to the pair, who were still hugging each other, his eyes practically glued to the ground. "Uh... Hi, M-Ma." He said, stuttering slightly. "S-S-Sorry to interrupt you two, but do you need help cleaning up in the b-back..?"