~Brainwave ~mha x oc girl

Chapter 42

"Hey, can you plug the lights in?" Hajime asked as she balanced on the stepladder, luckily her training payed off and she held the fairy lights without fail.

"Sure." Hitoshi offered and hurried to her side.

"Thanks. It's nice of you to help me move in, but you didn't have to." The telepath continued, she was grateful, however Shinsou had been a lot more involved after she was kidnapped. He'd gone from training twice a week, to training everyday. Not to mention he'd been around her house long enough to have his own designated seat at the table and a signature coffee mug. But now, he was surrounding her even more and helping her move into her new dorm room, which was a lot more difficult then they'd initially planned.

"How much stuff did you even bring?" The mind controller complained as he dragged a few boxes away from the side of the room they'd decorated.

"Enough. Compared to the others, this is travel luggage. Besides, you offered to help me whenever I needed it." Kokoro smirked, adding the finishing touches to the wall.

"Maybe it's because I'm a good friend?"

"Maybe." Hajime agreed. "Or... you could be making sure I don't get kidnapped again. Right?"

'Fuck, was I that obvious?'

"Well it was either that or you were in love with me, but my quirk kept my imagination at bay." She joked.

'Double fuck.'

However, Hajime decided to ignore his final statement, it would only add to problems she didn't have time for. Kidnappings, heroism, therapy, she didn't need teen romance to be added to her list.

"You know, it won't happen again. I won't let it. Plus, Mr Aizawa said you can only visit my dorm on weekends, so I guess you'll have to get used to not being in the same room as me constantly."

"Who's to say I don't enjoy Ichiro's coffee? Maybe that's why I'm always at your house? You can't prove that's not the reason." Hitoshi defended.

"In that case, you're up for morning runs everyday?" She quirked a brow.

"How early are we talking?"

"Three miles at five in the morning. It'll only take about twenty minutes at most, if you can keep up." Hajime offered, slightly challenging her friend.

"Fine, if you insist." He accepted and the two suddenly turned their heads when they heard a knock at the door. "Who is it?" Shinsou whispered so the culprit wouldn't hear.

When she heard the loud and overexcited thoughts, Kokoro instantly knew it was her floor mates. Ochako and Mina. If she had the choice, she'd rather be on the same floor as Yaoyorozu and Asui, however, she was grateful to be with her friends at least. Even if they were too cheery at times. After composing herself and letting out any frustrations with a loud sigh, the telepath opened the door to see the two girls waiting with smiles on their faces.

"Hey Koko!" Mina greeted joyfully.

"How are you settling in?" Ochako added.

Kokoro glanced behind her, observing the progress the two had made. To her surprise, they were down to the last box, which was mainly filled with books that needed to go on her shelves. They'd done quite a lot in the time given, regardless of their distractions, such as coffee and chitchat.

"We're just adding the finishing touches." Kokoro replied.

"We?" Uraraka questioned and both girls poked their heads through the doorway.

'No way!'

'They're totally dating. Koko wouldn't just let anyone in her bedroom.'

Hajime rubbed her temples, she'd heard this more than enough. Maybe they aimed to irritate her by using her quirk against her?

"No, that's not the case." She assured. "He's just helping me set up my room."

"What was the case?" Hitoshi tilted his head, slightly confused.

"It doesn't matter."

"Are you two dating?" Ashido interrupted, Uraraka standing by in anticipation.

"Um-"

"Bye, have a good day." Hajime stepped in and slammed her new door, relieved that she'd avoided that question again. Though, they weren't dating and had nothing to hide, she always found that question awkward and uncomfortable, especially since sometimes, even she questioned it.

"Have you seen them since you were, you know..." Shinsou wondered, refusing the say the word 'kidnapped' because he knew Kokoro hated it.

"Shit." The telepath cursed and quickly reopened the door to see the girls still waiting outside. "Sorry about that." She tried to apologise and pretend the mistake didn't occur.

"No biggie." Mina accepted and continued the conversation. "How've you been, I heard you were on lockdown all break. And how is your auntie?" The questions were calculated and answers had been rehearsed, she didn't want to sound weak.

"My Antie's recovering, but her quirk isn't coming back, so the Wild Wild Pussycats are down to three members. She lived with us for the first few weeks but moved back in with her team." Hajime answered.

"And you?" Ochako insisted.

"I've been training a lot, it's all I really did."

"With Shinsou?"

"He was around." Hajime awaited a response, hoping they didn't embarrass her yet again.

"Can I see your room?" Ashido asked.

"Maybe later, it's not quite finished yet." She answered and glanced at the digital clock in her room. The time was 15:55, which meant she needed to clear everyone out of the room before her new therapist arrived.

"Also, Kirishima is treating us all to lunch today, you coming? I'm sure he won't mind Shinsou there too." Uraraka added, unaware of Kokoro's dilemma.

"I think I might sit this one out." Hajime replied. "Restaurants and my quirk, the waiters are so stressed and it all just hurts my head." Her excuse was valid, however, she was slightly hungry. "I'll catch you later, bye."

"Bye." The two girls said as the telepath closed the door.

"What was that?" Hitoshi interrogated.

"What?"

"You know what I mean."

"I'm busy, which reminds me, you have to leave before four. That's in two minutes." She stated.

"Why?"

She knew she wasn't supposed to be embarrassed, or ashamed for seeking help from professionals, but the feeling still lingered. Regardless of what Aizawa said and how it would make her stronger, she felt so weak.

"Can I tell you another time? I'm still getting used to it myself, and I'm not exactly proud of it." Hajime found an alternative, but Hitoshi still looked skeptical. "Please."