Sweet and Spicy

The Punching Bag

While walking towards home, I noticed Midoriya walking similar to a zombie. Must have been his energy taken a toll from him. While his finger looks better, maybe it's a good time to try talking to him. As quick as I could, I walked right by him and tapped him by the shoulder.

"Oh, hey! It's you!"

I waved lightly.

"I heard you speak earlier. Do you have an anxiety towards other people?"

I nodded.

"Oh, I see."

I pointed towards his wrapped index finger.

"Oh, my finger? It's doing fine, thanks to Recovery Girl."

I smiled with relief.
At least, he's doing well.

I tried communicating with him by posing each move on that power he did during the ball throw. He was only giving me a smile as he noticed how silly I was making. Though I didn't get the chance to speak loudly again, at least, he appreciated my company, I think.

"Hey!" a voice called out from behind. "You going to the station? I'll join you guys!"

Though she was bright and cheerful, it started to freak me out a bit.

"Hey, what's wrong?" he asked.

I hid behind Midoriya, grabbing his sleeve a bit tight. Based on my expression, he understood the situation and tried not to make things embarrassing. Luckily, Iida was coming to the area at the same time.

"Looks like you three are here." Iida assured.
"Yep. Let's go to the station together!" she smiled. "And... who are you?"

I froze.
No words were coming out.

"Oh, that's right." Iida addressed. "She's one of the students from the recommendations, Shizuka Fujimoto, right?"

I nodded.

"Wait. Are your parents the Fuji Duo?" Izuku inquired.

I nodded lightly.

"They're legendary! I read all about them!"

As he started to ramble about my parents, I started to sigh. Maybe today wasn't as bad as I thought. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

The next morning, as I grabbed my school shoes, I heard the locker slammed as Bakugou staring right back at me.

"Hey, new kid." he greeted violently.

I tensed up as he stood next to my locker.

"You seem fine talking to Deku when he's around, aren't you?"

Wait. He heard me?
But my voice was too silent.
I thought no one could hear me.

"But don't worry. I'll have you scream in no time."

Backing away from my space, Bakugou walked away, leaving me clueless and unresponsive. Wasn't quite sure if it was meant as an insult or a sexual harrasment.

"Morning, Fujimoto-san!" greeted Midoriya.

Snapping me out of a trance, I smiled with a wave.