Diseased (ShinKami)

Chapter 32

(This song is dedicated to Sir Nighteye)

Denki was just making his way out the door when his squad ran up to him. He turned at their voices and saw them all there. Bakugo was wearing a pair of grey ripped jeans, a black shirt and white sneakers. Kiri was wearing black jeans, dark red shirt, black jacket and red converse. Sero was wearing black pants, white T-shirt, black-yellow-white striped hoodie and scuffed up sneakers, while Mina was wearing a purple turtleneck shirt, underneath a baggy white shirt, black leggings and pink pumps.

"What are you guys doing?" Denki asked.

"We wanted to walk to school with you!" Mina beamed.

"Well, we did but we had to convince Bakugo." Kirishima stated.

"Oh! I guess it wouldn't hurt. You could learn the way there as a bonus... Alright. Come on. I can't be late... Again. One more late day and I'll get a detention."

"Typical Dunce."

The group laughed and made their way out. They walked along the streets, talking and laughing. Mina, Sero, Kirishima and Bakugo were learning so much about Denki's new life in Australia. As well as all of the things that would be different compared to Japan.

Once they made it to the school gates, Denki's face immediately fell. Standing at the gates were Kalum, Owen and Hayden. Denki had completely forgotten about what they had said. They continued to walk up to the gates, as that was as far as his friends could go, when the three boys prevented them from going any further.

"Hey, Short Circuit. Who are your little friends?"

"Mina Ashido, Katsuki Bakugo, Eijiro Kirishima and Hanta Sero. Now could you move? I really don't want to be late."

The trio looked at each other before Owen ripped his bag from his back while Hayden picked him up and threw him against the gates, earning cries from Denki's friends. Kalum got face to face with the electric blonde and was about to throw a fist to his face when an arm was thrown in front. A crack was heard as his fist collided.

When Kalum stumbled back, shaking his fist out, he looked up and saw a hardened Kirishima standing in the way. Sero, Mina and Bakugo joined his side.

"Back off." Kirishima said, sternly.

"Or what?!" Kalum cried, moving closer to them.

"Or I'll blast your fucking ass off!" Bakugo threatened, creating explosions in the palm of his hand.

The bell sounded. Kalum scoffed and his friends followed him to class, Owen threatening to throw another fist, causing Denki to flinch and the trio to laugh.

"We'll get you later. When your friends aren't here to protect you."

"You OK, Denks?" Mina asked, once the boys had left.

"Yeah... I'll see you guys later..."

Denki walked off, picking up his bag and trying not to cry. He had to run in hopes of not being late for the fourth day in a row.

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Denki was sitting in the detention room, staring out the window and twirling his pencil between his fingers. He had turned up a minute late and was handed a detention slip. As he stared out the window, his saw his friends hanging out on the benches, talking and laughing. Just generally having a good time. Before Denki knew it, his thoughts had become toxic. Did they really like having him around? Did he deserve all of the abuse from Kalum?

Of course you do. Nobody likes you. You're a failure. That's why your uncle took you from UA. That's why your mother died. That's why your dad abused you. Have you noticed how much better Kendo has been since you left?