The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm glow over the skate park as Jiro and her friends lounged on a bench. The atmosphere was relaxed, the air filled with the sound of wheels grinding against the pavement and laughter echoing around them. Kaito and Ren were caught up in a discussion about the latest tricks they'd seen, while Emi practiced her ollies nearby.
Izuku leaned against the bench, his arms crossed, exuding a nonchalant vibe. "You guys are really into this, huh?" he said, glancing at the group with an easygoing smile.
Jiro couldn't help but admire his relaxed demeanor. "Yeah, it's fun. You should join us more often."
He shrugged, seemingly indifferent. "I just skate when I feel like it. No big deal."
Kaito turned his attention to Izuku, smirking. "Come on, man. You've got the skills. Just admit you love it."
"Maybe," Izuku replied, his tone casual, as he leaned back slightly. "But I'm not really looking to impress anyone."
As the group burst into laughter, Jiro felt a flutter in her chest. She liked that he didn't care about showing off; he was just being himself.
"Let's take some photos!" Kaito suggested suddenly, pulling out his phone. "We need some proof of our skate skills."
"Sure, why not," Izuku replied with a relaxed shrug, his expression unchanged.
They all gathered for group shots, posing in exaggerated ways. Jiro found herself standing next to Izuku, who maintained his easygoing composure, his smile genuine yet understated.
"Okay, one more!" Kaito called, and Jiro looked at Izuku. "Do your best Izuku impression!"
Izuku raised an eyebrow, his face completely neutral. "What's that supposed to look like?"
Everyone laughed, but Jiro felt a little heat rising in her cheeks. "Just be you."
Izuku took a moment before leaning back against the bench, arms crossed, and looking off into the distance, perfectly relaxed. The group burst into laughter, capturing the moment.
"Perfect!" Kaito said, snapping a few more photos. "This is going straight to the 'Chillest Skater' award."
As the laughter faded, Jiro felt a pulse of energy between them. "Hey, Izuku," she started, trying to sound casual. "You wanna hang out sometime? Just us?"
He turned to her, that same relaxed smile still on his face. "Yeah, sounds good. What do you have in mind?"
"Maybe grab some food after skating next week?" she suggested, trying to keep her tone light.
"Sure. I'm down for that," he replied, his voice steady and unbothered. "No big deal."
A mix of excitement and nervousness washed over Jiro. "Cool. I'll text you."
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the atmosphere around them shifted. Their friendship felt different now, like they were teetering on the edge of something more.
But as they continued their day, Izuku remained as chill as ever, oblivious to the weight of the moment. Jiro couldn't help but smile, feeling hopeful about what was to come.
