Just the Beginning

Conversations

A/N: I wanted to have this out on Monday, but the day was more draining than I expected.

"What are you doing here?" Hanta jumped at Shota's voice and turned to his teacher.

"I, um... I was just..."

"You're doing what I'm attempting, right?" Hanta relaxed a bit.

"Depends..."

"I'm trying to get that kid to eat something before she starves." Hanta slowly nodded, remembering how he had seen Hiva basically turn green when food was offered to her earlier that night and watched Shota slam his phone down in frustration. "I thought we were over this, Hiva." Hanta hummed at Shota's whisper.

"Ginger pork's good and quick." Shota turned to Hanta. "Seemed like she was kinda sick. Ginger helps." Shota nodded.

"Thank you." Hanta nodded and turned away to try and escape any punishment he would receive.

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"Have you noticed how close Hiva and Sero are?" Hizashi asked as he watched Hiva and Denki follow Hanta into his house.

"Is now the time for this, Zashi?" Shota wondered aloud. Hizashi raised an eyebrow, and Shota sighed. "They did become friends pretty quick." Hizashi shook his head.

"No, I mean close-close." Shota titled his head. "You're their homeroom teacher! You're supposed to be up on the gossip."

"Gossip is your thing," Shota replied. "I learn it from you." Hizashi sighed and kept an eye on the door.

"According to Nemuri, Sero's got quite the crush on our little girl," Hizashi shared. Shota hummed. "Are you really surprised? How many times do you see him turn back to look at her? He's like a puppy." Shota huffed out a small laugh. "I know, it's adorable. Hiva, of course, is oblivious as ever."

"She likes him?" Hizashi pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Sho, you're worse than she is." Hizashi watched Hiva walk out of the house with Denki. "Your turn."

"My turn?" Shota repeated.

"I got her a loud blonde," Hizashi stated. "It's your turn." The door opened, and they quickly shut up. "How is he?"

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'God damn it, Hizashi.' "Can you cook?" Hanta froze but turned back to his teacher to nod. "Good, I can't." He was confused by his teacher's surprising leniency but followed when Shota flicked his hand in a 'come here' motion. He turned with a finger over his lips. "We were never here, okay? We're both breaking rules." Hanta copied his teacher and nodded with a thumbs up. The two "borrowed" what they needed and got to work.

"In how much trouble would we be if caught?" Hanta asked. Shota shook his head.

"Don't worry about it." Hanta gulped, and Shota chuckled. He watched his student for a second. "What do you think about Hiva?" Hanta shrugged at the sudden question.

"I don't know," he mumbled. Shota rolled his eyes.

"Sero, do you think I'm stupid?" Hanta quickly shook his head. "Then never lie to my face again. I know that you are obsessed with her." Hanta blushed at the call out. "Hiva really likes you, you know." Hanta shook his head. "Kid, trust me." 'Why do I have to be playing matchmaker?' Shota wondered. 'This is Hizashi's thing.' "Hiva's always had problems with her feelings, especially when they're like this."

"Oh..." Shota nodded.

"Yeah, she's... difficult. If you like her as much as it seems, you have to be the one to bring it up." Hanta bit his lip and sighed out his nose.