You're Just Not My Type (Tenya Iida x OC)

Chapter 33

        On my days off I spend the first day resting, I spent some time with my sister before she had to go back to Tokyo. That morning we decided to send Tensei and the Iida family flowers on the Sumiye's behalf because we have been working with them for so many years. I wasn't sure if I should write Iida a letter just for him, I wasn't going to but my mom wanted my classmate to know that I was there to support him. So I wrote a letter to him and place a small gift for him as well.

"Are you sure you want to give that to him?" My mom asks.

"Yea, I think it's the right thing to do," I say.

"Alright, I am so proud of you." She says kissing my forehead. We hand the basket and flowers to Taeko, who is going to hand-deliver them to the hospital that Tensei is staying at. I was anxious about the letter that I wrote, in hopes that I wouldn't offend Iida. The rest of the day I spent going out to eat with my parents and my sister. They decided to take the day off of work so we can spend some time together.

When we got back home my sister was packing the rest of her things.

"You need to go visit me in Tokoyo." She says.

"I will, I will. I just need to convince mom and dad." I say.

"Dad will let you go almost anywhere, mom is the one that worries more." She jokes. I try to laugh but my mind is elsewhere once again. She stopped packing and looks at me.

"Are you ok? What's on your mind?" She says coming over to sit next to me.

"You know how we just sent the Iida's something," I say.

"Yes.."

"And you know how Tenya Iida is my classmate?"

"Yes..."

"Well, we didn't always get along. In fact, I used to be really mean to him, because he annoyed me, we had this entitled rich kid attitude and it bothered me so much. When he found out I was part of Sumiye Corp, he confronted me. And he actually ended up being a decent guy so now-"

"Now you feel bad because you guys didn't get along and now your families are all close." She says.

"Exactly," I say.

"Listen, can you remember the last thing he said to you." My sister says.

I think about it for a while, it was at the festival.

"It was right before my battle with Bakugo, in the waiting room he said," I paused, a small blush formed on my face, "good luck Sumiye, I know you can do it.'"

"Oh, he was wishing you luck... WAIT WERE YOU TWO ALONE!" she teased, causing me to blush harder.

"I mean we were, but it's not like that, we were getting his phone because before the battle he was trying to reach his... brother." I looked at my sister.

"Shina, if you both wished each other luck, and genuinely meant it, then you guys are ok as friends, plus this letter that you sent, I think he'll know that you truly see him as a friend and that it's not just because of our family, that you actually want to befriend him," Yasuko tells me. I hug her.

"Thank you."

"Also if he compliments you and you blush, that means you like him." She teases.

"I don't even do that." I defend.

"What did you do just now when you were"

"Ok, anyway, let's make sure you don't forget your hairbrush I think it's in the bathroom," I say walking out of the room.

"DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJECT!" She yells following after me.

At the end of the day, we took Yasuko to the train station and say goodbye. I hug her tight before she boards her train. We watch the train leave as we wave goodbye.

And if he compliments you and you blush it means you like him- as if. Me, like Iida? We are just too different, I can't possibly like him. He's just not my type.

Iida Pov.

I spent the next few days with my parents and my brother in the hospital. The first day was the hardest, my parents were mostly helping the doctors with paperwork. I could see my mother's tears. My father tried his best to say strong but I could see him cry to himself silently. I hadn't done the best of holding in my emotions either, every now and again I try and calm down, I didn't want my brother to see me crying. On this day we got many flowers for my brother to spend from family friends and agencies my brother and our family worked with. It wasn't until we got a basket and flowers from a name I recognized.

On the behalf of Shina and the Sumiyes

Shina Sumiye. My mother took the basket, she read the letter that Sumiye's parents had probably written for them. I stood by them. I hadn't spoken to Sumiye since the festival. We were supposed to battle for third place, but I felt it was more important to be with my brother at this moment. I was snapped out of my thoughts.

"Oh Tenya, I believe that this is for you. Perhaps it is from your classmate, that's probably why her name is on the tag." My mom hands me the letter and continues to look through the basket she also hands me a small package wrapped in white tissue paper. I elect to read the letter first.

Dear Tenya,

I first want to send you and your family love and support on my behalf. I can't imagine what you all must be feeling, but I want to let you know that you are supported. I know that I wasn't the kindest person to you when we first met, but upon getting to know you, you have been a great person to have near. I know that we aren't that close but I want you to know that you can rely on me, not only as a classmate but as a friend. If you ever need to talk or vent I'll be here for you, and if you ever want to, when you get back maybe, after school we could get a cup of tea again. Of course, that is up to you. Also, I know that right now isn't the best time to talk about the festival, but I rewatched your battles and you did amazing and I would've been so honored to battle you, but because we were unable to I believe that this is yours as much as it is mine. (you can open the package now) Don't freak out over it, I know that the festival is the least of your worries at the moment, but I also thought you deserved it. Sending love and positive energy to you and your family. If you want to talk sooner than school, feel free. I'm always available. Here is my number.

Much Love,

Shina Sumiye

(123) 456-7890

I was beyond shocked as I held the third-place medal in my hands.

"What was the letter about Tenya- oh" My mother saw the medal in my hand. I looked at it, then I looked on the back, what appeared to be in permanent marker were the words.

Sports Festival Third-Place winners Tenya Iida and Shina Sumiye

I didn't know what to feel, I was shocked because she was the one that stated that the sports festival, should belong to her, but I'm also touched that she wrote such a thoughtful letter, and even shared her win with me. I smile at the letter and medal in my hand. My mom smiles as well and takes the medal from my hands and places it over my neck. I smile now wearing the medal. Shina was right, the festival was the last thing on my mind, but somehow I was happy to have someone like her in my life. I guess she's just the type of person that I need in my life.

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