Dancing Blades - Kirishima Eijirou

05. Lets Meet Again

Pinky:
I wanna hang out at the park today, whos with me?

Cellophane:
+

Chargezuma:
Yesss

Lord Explusion Murder:
Busy today

Yosuki-chan:
Would you mind...?

Red Riot:
No, we wouldnt. Youre welcome, Yosuki. And Ill tag along for sure!

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The sun is shiny brightly on this autumn day but its still cold enough for Yona to wear her beanie and jacket. Mina, Denki and Sero are doing the same while Kirishima choose a head band.

They are currently sitting on a bench in the park, the leaves rustle with every gentle blow of the wind and especially Mina seems to enjoy the weather very much. She leans her head back and closes her eyes while a soft smile spreads over her face.

"So you and Sero are childhood friends?" Ashido asks with her eyes still closed but Yonas humming answer draws her attention to her newly met future friend. "You guys should tell us some stories."

Yosuki starts to grin devilishly while Sero moans. "Alright," she starts and instantly got all eyes on her ", you see, Sero - the future shiny hero - wasnt always that heroic.

Actually he was a real pain to deal with. He got his quirk like a year before mine came out and he often used it against me. Mostly just the tiny things like sticking tape into my hair or sealing my mouth shut. Already pretty annoying but, eh. Nothing major.

But one time we also went to a park, exploring the woods and all. What kids do. And it honestly was all good until Sero decided we should play hide and seek.

So I turned towards a tree and hold my eyes shut with my hands, leaning my forehead against the wood and as I reach twenty and want to turn around I realise somethings holding me back.

Good prank, right? I wouldve given him that if he wouldnt have gone and pretend to feed me to the wolves."

Yona throws a glare at Sero, who quickly adds more info to the story.
"There were no wolves in the area!"

The girl goes on as if he never said anything.
"So he climbed up a tree to 'watch the wolves have dinner' while being safe. Sure thing I started crying as if my life would end right then and there - because I thought that would be what was going to happen - and at some point I realize Seros crying too."

Said boy now buries his face in his hands.

"Because that prankster found out that day hes afraid of heights! So there we are. He cant climb down to free me and Im taped so I cant get anyone to help him down.

End of the story: Seros little prank ended in a whole freaking search with rescue dogs, police and all."

"Noo!" Mina seems surprised but laughs in the end just as Kaminari while Kirishima slightly facepalms with a soft chuckle escaping his lips.

"By the way," Yona turns towards Eijirou since her observings showed he would be the right person to ask ",why isnt Bakugou with us today? Its not because of me, right? He doesnt seem too fond of me."
She bites her lower lip but quickly adds: "which is okay! I just dont want him to miss out because I invited myself."

Kirishima shakes his head and laughs lightly. "Dont mind him, he is a little difficult sometimes. And he is just training extra today. He wouldnt miss out on anything because of reasons like that."

"Thats a relief," Yona smiles back and their eyes meet, causing the girl to blush but Eijirou doesnt seem to be affected. Someone else is though.

Denki quickly places his forearm against Kirishimas chest and pushes him back at the benches wood so Yosukis emerald eyes would be on himself instead.

"I dont think anyone I know would dislike you," he beams at her. "Youre pretty and lovely and its really nice to spend time with you."

"Oh! Uh.." Yosuki blinks her eyes a few times before answering with a soft laugh. "Thank you, Kaminari."

The blond boys smile widens as he hears his name roll of her tongue, sounding sweet like honey to a sore throat.

Kirishima narrows his eyes at his friends behavior in confusion but doesnt say anything. Sero does.
"Oh crap!" He pulls Denki away from Eijirou and Yona. "Dude, we forgot about the project!"

Mina also becomes pale, obviously a part of the same project.
"We gotta go! We have to hand it in tomorrow!" And with that the pink skined girl jumps up, quickly grabbing both of Yosukis hands. "Girl, Im sorry. But its important. We gonna hang out another time, pinky promise!"

Yona smiles at her and nods. "It is what it is. Dont mind it."

All five of them get up and say their good byes.
Eijirou idles in front of Yosuki and she tilts her head slightly.
"Is there something you need to say?"

"Uh, well. Yes." He seems to become nervous, rubbing the back of his neck while averting his ruby eyes to the ground seemingly not able to maintain eye contact for much longer.
"Sero has to hurry back but may I please walk you home? I dont feel well knowing youre all on your own."

"Oh. I dont want to be a burden. Im sure Ill be fine by myself, so please dont feel like you have to." Yosukis gentle smile becomes a lot more shy as Kirishima raises his head to look into her emerald eyes.

"I want to become a hero. Its nothing really. But please let me walk you." His face is now determined and she has no other option than to nod in acceptance.

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