The Dark Isn't so Bad After All

Midoriya Doesn't Like the Dark

Narrator:

Midoriya has terrible nightmares. They plague him every night. When he doesn't have a nightmare it's just pure darkness. Midoriya doesn't like the dark. So those nights are just as scary. When he wakes up he is still plagued by the thoughts that come after the nightmare. Always replaying every little thing he could've done, would've done. He hates them. He hates being alone. When he's alone they're worse. The thoughts scream and yell till he can't take it anymore. He doesn't like the dark.

Midoriya POV:

I woke up again. I had another nightmare about the USJ attack. I could've done something to at least help Aizawa sensei. I could've pushed Tsuyu out of the way. I could've... done anything other than just watch. That Nomu could've torn Aizawa sensei apart and I wouldn't have been able to do anything. I'm so weak. I want to be strong, like Kacchan. If I was then I would've at least tried to help other than helplessly look around till the last second. I could've done anything, anything at all to distract the Nomu or Shigiraki. But I had to play the cool hero because what. Just because I have All Might's quirk doesn't mean anything. I could barely do anything. All I do is break my bones. I'm still the useless, quirkless Deku who can't fight back.

Narrator:

Midoriya started to cry. After a while, he stopped crying. He didn't want to be in his room anymore. So he snuck out. He went to the one place he knew would be peaceful. The garden. Filled with vibrant flora. But Midoriya liked the giant green plants. He took care of them himself. The large leafy plants and bushes were his favorite hiding place. So he walked to the back of the garden. When he got there he didn't expect anyone else to be there.

Midoriya POV:

What is Tokoyami doing out here? I know he likes the dark but why is he back here. Might as well ask him. 

" Hey, Tokoyami. What are you doing out here?" 

" Oh. Hello Midoriya. I couldn't sleep & I like it back here. The plants are very big." 

" Oh."

 I should've guessed. Tokoyami does like hiding under large things. 

"What're you doing here Midoriya?" 

"Nothing, I just wanted some quiet outside of the dorms you know?" 

" Hm"

Tokoyami POV:

Midoriya seems to like it in this part of the garden as well. That's surprising. I thought he would be into the bright plants in the front. He just seems so bright. I guess you'll never know unless you ask.

 " Midoriya?"

 "Hm?" 

"Would you like to sit with me?" 

" Yeah, I would love to."

Narrator:

Midoriya doesn't like the dark. But being with Tokoyami made it a little less scary. Midoriya likes Tokoyami's presence. He's calm and speaks softly to keep the quiet ambiance. Tokoyami likes Midoriya's presence. He's not jumping at him and likes to listen when he speaks. Tokoyami likes when Midoriya talks with him. When Midoriya speaks he sounds so calm and relaxed. Tokoyami likes Midoriya's presence and Midoriya likes his. 

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Have a good day/night. Drink your water, put on your seatbelt, and take off your binder if it's still on. Love you my little buns.

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