Soul Family

Chapter 6

Shinsou stopped by the orphanage and freshened up before he headed to school. He stopped by a convenient store and got himself a coffee and some cat food.  On his walk to school he kept a look out for the tabby cat from the other day, he definitely wasn't pouting when he didn't see the Cheeto.  It was still early so there weren't many students on the campus when he walked through the gates. He goes to one of the benches that was out of people's way when he noticed a figure feeding a cat that happened to be a Cheeto. He walks over to them as he mumbled "traitor" under his breath with no malice towards the cat. The figure heard him and looked up from petting Cheeto. Shinsou noticed it was Class 1-A, Aizawa, he didn't have his bandages on anymore. Cheeto moved away from Aizawa and nuzzled himself against Shinsou's leg. That made him smile and squat down to pet the cat.

" a cat lover too " aizawa said amused as the corner of his lips twitched up. Shinsou nodded his head a little before he pulled out his phone and saw he still had ten minutes until class. He ran his fingers through Cheeto fur as he got up and headed to class.

     He entered the classroom, their homeroom teacher was Present Mic. Shinsou might look like a delinquent but he had the top grades in general studies. He sat at his desk by the window as students started to fill the classroom and their chatting slowly came to a stop. Class and lunch went by slowly as he ignored his stomach growling. Shinsou's mind was on the thoughts of training. 'What if Easerhead thinks I'm weak or what if after he sees my quirk, he thinks I'm a villain like everyone else. I can't handle my hero thinking like everyone else. I wish they did push hard to look at the family mark but I don't deserve a family.' Shinsou train of thought was broken when the bell rang signaling the end of school.  He packed up his things, he wished they were starting training today but he guessed Aizawa wanted him to inform the orphanage what he'll be doing after school. He started to walk back to the orphanage as he put his ear buds in but only the right side worked.

"Hey, I know you were in the U.A. festival this year, right?" A man called out to him, which made Hitoshi shudder internally. Of all the things the man could have remembered, it had to be his face. Not Midoriya breaking his bones, or Bakugou causing trouble, no, it was his face. He was just unlucky. Or perhaps, it was his lilac hair or that He had been beaten in the first tournament round.  The man grabbed his shoulder and punched Shinsou in the jaw before he dodge, then Shinsou was pushed up against the wall with the man's hand around his throat. Shinso knew he should just take it since it was the man's words against his own, especially knowing that all of Japan knew his quirk.

     Shinsou bites his lip, keeping the pain slight as the man continues to hit him.

"Hi" Someone called out, making the man stop and flee. Shinsou slid down the wall with a groan; it wasn't as bad. Sachi differently gives the worst beatings he has ever received. A hand was thrust into Shinsou's view, making him flinch and look up, it was one of the many blondes from UA, Moto or something. He grabbed his hand as a small tingle ran up his arm and lingered on his shoulder.

"You okay? The name is Monoma Neito at your service" Monoma said, helping Shinsou to his feet.

"I'm fine. Thanks. Shinsou Hitoshi " Shinsou mumbled and nodded to Monoma showing his thanks as he dusted off the dirt from his clothes.

"No problem. You owe me a favor now and I can request it anytime.  Want me to walk you home." Monoma laughed.

"No I'm good bye" Shinsou said as he rushed past Monoma and made his way to the orphanage.  'Why does it have to be a loud blonde?' he groaned internally as he took off his shoes at the door and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner for the kids before stopping in front of Sachi who was watching the kids in the living room not really paying attention.

"Sir. Um, tomorrow, I'm staying behind at school for a study group." He said quietly as he looked at the ground.

"Whatever, just be here in time to make dinner. You know, you're not supposed to talk." Sachi said as he grabbed a fist full of Shinsou hair making him look at him before pushing him into the kitchen.