It will always be you (Shouta Aizawa x OC)

Peace of Mind

A/n: We are back with Michelle's POV. I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

The stress that my body has been going through these past days has taken a huge toll on me. First my body wasn't taking it very well that alcohol is not part of my daily diet anymore. Instead of drinking, I'm craving lots of sugar which doesn't help, but hey better than alcohol right? Second, the stupid letter that Hawks gave me just put me on edge. I don't have anyone after me here in Japan. I never made enemies, but I had a ton in Mexico. So maybe they'll get someone out here to get me? Third, my whole body is covered with nicotine patches. They're itchy, uncomfortable, and barely work on me. I have reduced to only smoking three cigarettes a day but my goal is to officially quit. I haven't been able to really get proper sleep at all until last night.

I feel a heavy arm over my waist, hugging me into a warm body. I slowly trace the very muscular veiny arm up and down with my fingertips. Aizawa's woody fragrance filled my senses, wrapping me in a comforting embrace. It feels like a dream, that I don't want to wake up. Wait. Realization hit me.

I turned around and there he was. I thought for a minute last night was a dream, but no it was real. I slumped back to bed covering my face, remembering last night. Not only did I JUST sleep next to my ex-boyfriend, but I kissed his chest while I was naked! Obviously he works out, and I haven't seen him shirtless since we were 18. I know time has passed but still! I was not expecting him to be so sculpted and muscular. Those loose shirts that he wears are so misleading. Why did I kiss his chest?! Get it together Mims!

"Are you ok?" The husky voice sent a spark down my spine, making me snap out of my own conversation. "Yea I'm ok. I didn't mean to wake you up, I'm sorry." I prop myself up and so does he, stretching out his arms. His shirt lifts a bit and I couldn't help but take another peek. Stop it! I turn around before he notices me staring. "What time is it anyways? I can't tell by your blackout curtains." "It is 4:30pm." he says unfazed as he is scrolling through his phone. Probably looking at all the notifications he missed. "What?! We slept all day!" I quickly get up from his bed and head over to the bathroom to change. "I have an extra toothbrush under my sink." He said as I closed the door behind me.

I looked at my reflection and of course I have bed hair, but my eye bags do look better. His clothes on me are very baggy on me, but I really like the comfort it's giving me. I reach under the skin and grab the extra toothbrush. Does he usually have people sleepover? Is that the reason he has extras? Why am I overthinking this?! I finished brushing my teeth and changed into my black crop tee and red crop hoodie that I left hanging to dry on the hamper. I put my hair up in a ponytail to tame my hair a bit. Suddenly I hear a knock. Not a knock on the bathroom door, but on the main door. Who can it be? I shouldn't eavesdrop. I take off the sweats and suddenly I hear a laugh, making me freeze in place. Curiosity really got to me so I put my ear against the bathroom door. I was trying to focus on what the conversation was about, but at the end all I heard was the door slam. I jumped up and quickly reached over to put on my black pants and rushed out of the bathroom.

Aizawa was now over at the kitchen setting water to boil. I couldn't help it, but my overthinking won. "Aizawa," Stop. "Are you seeing someone?" Bye. Why should I care? He came to a halt. Even though I couldn't see his expression, I know he was shocked by the way his body tensed up. "Why do you ask?" He continued his movement, but didn't turn to face me. "Because, I would be upset if my partner had their ex sleepover. Then shooing them away to not get caught." I've had flings with people in the past of course, but I would never do anything with someone who was in a relationship. I had boundaries, but also what if he said he did? I have no right to be mad if he's seeing someone. We broke up years ago. My goal wasn't to rekindle with him when I came back, but being with almost everyday has uncovered some feelings that I thought was gone over. I don't want to get my hopes up. Aizawa finally turned around to face me with his usual stern look. "What makes you think I'm seeing someone?" He raised his eyebrow. Damn it, why did I open my mouth? "Well, Yamada told me he has always had feelings for you, and well I don't want my presence to be a burden." I know he didn't tell me he was currently dating Aizawa, but it was the only thing I could think of in the spot.