A Mutant's Hero Academia [BNHA & X-men Crossover]

THIRTY FIVE

White, fluffy clouds drifted across the sunny morning sky as students made their way to U.A.

The moment she'd walked through the gates, Akano headed towards the shoe lockers, bending down to change into her school slippers. She was almost done, so she wasn't immersed enough to not notice the random couple of girls openly staring at her.

"It's impressive how someone can act like it's no big deal, coming to school after that."

"I know right. Are you talking about that first year from class A?"

"Yeah. Her name's Akano Yumi."

Their words alone -which she was sure were said aloud especially so she could hear- brought Yumi into a state of bewilderment, but not enough to ask what the hell they were talking about. And she simply passed by the two to make her way to class.

"See? Looks like it was true after all." One of them clicked their tongue at being ignored.

It was a typical scenery every time she roamed the halls of the school or entered the cafeteria, people openly gawking at her. But something was... different this time around.

"But I don't think going to a love hotel is such a big deal."

"Apparently she was with some old guy."

"You think he was paying her?"

A shallow crease was between Yumi's eyebrows as she overheard the random people's exclamations, but as she got closer and closer to her classroom, her facial expression depicted nothing.

As per usual, once Monoma caught glimpse of Yumi, he chose to engage in another one of his petty squabbles. "Ah, Akano-!"

But it seemed he didn't get a chance to say anything to her, as the redhead pretended not to hear him and walked straight into her classroom.

Monoma rolled his eyes, folding his arms in front of his chest. "Ugh, what's with her? She looks even more imperious than usual." He huffed, drawing Kendo's attention.

"Didn't you hear? There are some rumors running around about her." She said, a nervous bead of sweat on her cheek formed once her blonde classmate sent her a curious glance.

"What kinda rumors?"

Kendo cleared her throat, unsure of whether it was alright to share the gossip she was hearing from their fellow first years. "That she's...dating older men."

"-And that she gets paid for it." Awase bluntly added, barging into the conversation.

"Awase!" Kendo lightly scolded.

Monoma's nose scrunched up, frowning soon after. "Are you stupid?! Akano would never do that!"

Although it made sort of sense that a girl as mature as Akano would be interested in older men rather than boys her age, the whole thing smelled incredibly fishy.

Kendo lightly giggled. "I already knew that, but look at you getting all angry on her behalf."

"Shut up!" Neito flushed at her remark. "Anyway, there's no way that's true."

"Yeah, but..." Kendo scratched her cheek before hesitantly dragging out her phone to show him something.

"What is it?"

***

For some reason, classes went by so slowly this particular day. Or perhaps it only seemed that way to Yumi, who was reluctant to pay attention despite Present Mic's loud teachings.

The reason behind her drifting off was probably due to the unpleasant rumors going around about her. But fortunately, even if anyone in her class have heard them, no one chose to address it.