I love you, But It's Too Late To Tell You.. |Hanahaki AU Shinkami|

The Journey Begins..

Denki's POV

It was the new year. 2023 which means This was my 3rd and final year in The hero course. I was so excited to graduate with all of the great friends I've made here. There was one special friend in particular though... And his name was Hitoshi Shinso. He was my best friend, and- my crush.

Almost all of my friends knew I liked him. Including Professor Aizawa. He just didn't know.. But I was planning on telling him later on in Feburary this year so I could finally see how he reacts and maybe even get a date with him. But right now I was so focused on this game of Truth or dare we were playing for our sleepover since we've made it into the new years. This was our last round!

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot.. Shinso, you haven't told us the big news you had for us. So, what is it? You promised to tell us at the end of the day and you seem so happy. What's the big news?" Mina asked as The last round of the game ended. She was a big secret lover.. "Oh, well.. Me and Bakugou are dating now! I found out he liked me last night and so... Now we're together!" Shinso said, a smile forming on his face. My smile started to drop.. He had a lover now, and It wasn't me.. I ran out of time. "Oh, That's great Shinso! have fun you two." Mina said, shooting me an apologetic look.

"Yeah.. I hope you two enjoy your first date. I'm really happy for you guys." I said, trying to smile. I then felt a sharp pain in my chest, Feeling the urge to cough and gag. He clenched my hand to my chest for a moment, squeezing my eyes shut. "If you excuse me, I think I need to use the bathroom." I said, quickly standing up and rushing to the bathroom, Once I got there I closed the door and locked it, bending over to the toilet coughing out lavender petals and blood along with them. I pant and wipe my mouth with my fist, looking into the toilet. "Flowers?.." I mumbled, It then clicked! That hanahaki thing I learned about in my late Middle School years. But.. I thought that was just some type of fairytale.

"Oh no.. no, no, no!" I panic, grabbing at my hair. I only had like half of the year to live.. Only 6 months and then, I'd die if I didn't get surgery or confess. But surgery meant that I'd lose my feelings for love and never be able to love again... I would also forget about all of the memories I've made with him. It took so long for us to become friends.. I couldn't lose him just like that. there had to be another way. I sighed and slowly raised my hand to flush the toilet. I have to get out of here before someone starts to worry. I slowly helped myself up and headed to the sink, splashing water over my face and mouth. I still had some blood on my lips and I had to get rid of as much evidence as possible. No one could know. Otherwise... I'd be pressured into surgery.

"Kaminari! there you are.. are you okay? You've been in the bathroom for a bit. We were just about to watch a scary movie." Shinso said, walking up to me with a worried look on his face. Seeing him worry about me made me love him even more.. But he was taken now. I couldn't ruin his happiness. Bakugou was also considered my friend. I wanted them to be happy.. "I'm alright, Just.. a stomach ache. I think I drank too much soda for lunch earlier. I'm going back to my room to lay down, Have a good rest of the night.." I said, sighing as I waved goodbye to everyone, slowly slipping out of Mina's room. I had to run before anymore questions were asked.

I slowly made my way to the my dorm lowering my head as I walked. I couldn't believe it. I was love sick and.. I was gonna die because of it. What a nice start to 2023. I sighed as I felt tears start to roll down my cheeks. I quickly pulled up my Pikachu hoodie and unlocked my door, Going inside. I just needed some good sleep.. That's all. I'd worry about this Tomorrow. I slowly climbed into bed and turned my lamp off, snuggling comfortably into my blankets and pillows. I slowly closed my eyes as The tears ran loose.. I had Hanahaki.