Leave Your Mark | Various!BNHA x Reader

08: Backstabbing

Several years have passed, and much to your immense relief, Chisaki hasn't done anything that warrants being called a villain.

You're ten, and he's now seventeen. Unfortunately, it seems like his mysophobia is here to stay. You've tried to get him to see reason more times than you can even count, but without professional help or the willingness to stop being so goddamn stubborn, this isn't something that will just magically disappear.

But it's okay. Having a phobia doesn't necessarily mean he'll go on to do bad things. There are plenty of people living with phobias in this world, and even though you feel sorry that they have to suffer, they still find ways to cope and move forward with their lives. There's no reason the same can't hold true for Chisaki. He's got a convoluted way of thinking, that much is an indisputable fact, but he can still be a decent, law-abiding citizen.

Nothing else has really changed. Chisaki refuses to remove his mask-as well as his gloves, which he started wearing a while ago-unless he's around either you or Pops. He's just about as moody and condescending as always, but you've made peace with the fact that it's simply his crappy personality at work.

You don't have any overly idealistic expectations for him. It's not like he has to be an angel.

He just has to not be a total psychopath.

Anyways, other than the fact that his phobia remains uncured, everything's been fine for the most part. In canon, you recall that he used to go around picking fights with people if they ever disrespected the Shie Hassaikai, but so far, that hasn't happened. Perhaps it's because you're such a strong advocate for resolving things without resorting to violence. It may be that he's making an effort to control himself on your behalf.

Whatever the case, he has yet to do anything truly fucked up, and you can only hope that it stays that way.

Besides, you've got other things to focus on right now. Namely, the fact that Eri's mom just showed up with a visibly pregnant belly.

"Big Sis!" you cry out excitedly, wasting no time before rushing towards her. True to her word, she's made an effort these past few years to be more involved in your life, and you feel confident about the fact that you've cultivated a decent relationship with her.

She giggles when you latch onto her and start nuzzling your face against her round stomach. "Hello, [Name]. You're as cute as ever, I see. Based on how you've been growing up, I get the feeling that you'll be a heartbreaker when you get into your teens."

"I am pretty gorgeous," you reply smugly, flipping your hair for added effect.

"And I see your ego's been growing as well," she laughs. "It's nice and healthy, just like your older brother's. Actually... maybe that's a bit of a stretch."

"No one's ego is as big as Kai's," you agree with a sigh. "Even this one blonde dude I'm thinking of is no match for him."

"Blonde dude?"

"Um... it's nothing. Don't worry about it." You gently press a palm against her belly, waiting to see if you'll feel a little kick. Nothing happens, but it's amazing to know that you've technically met Eri before she's even been born.

When this sweet, innocent girl comes into the world... you desperately hope that nothing but happiness awaits her. You'll do anything in your power to make sure that's the case.

"Do you know the baby's gender yet?" you ask, feigning ignorance.

"We actually just had an ultrasound the other day," she replies happily. "I've got a baby girl growing inside of me. We've been trying to come up with some names too, but I wanted to run a few of them by you."