-Beyond the illusion-

Sparks fly

Journal entry: 2
Date: May 14
Wednesday
9:45 PM

Today was a mixed bag. I was totally not ready for class this morning after staying up too late trying to finish my homework, and surprise—didn't get it done. So, I had to beg Bakugo for help, and honestly, I didn't expect him to say yes. But he did, and we worked through it before class. He kept making his usual smartass comments, but I could tell he was actually trying to help. It's ridiculous how smart he is—like, how does he even get this stuff? Lunch was fun again; I sat with Mina, Sero, Bakugo, Denki, and Kirishima. Bakugo and I ended up bickering over the dumbest things, but it was all in good fun. I mean, if we're not bickering, it's kinda boring, right? Dinner was pretty chill; my mom made tacos, which were surprisingly good. Gotta admit, Bakugo is growing on me, even if he can be a total jerk. Anyway, I should probably hit the books again.
-y/n
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Journal entry:3
Thursday
Date: May 15
10:00 PM

So, today was kind of similar to yesterday. Bakugo helped me again with my homework this morning. I think he secretly enjoys it or something because he actually seems invested, even if he acts all annoyed about it. We bickered like usual—him calling me lazy for not finishing on time, and me throwing back some witty retorts. It's honestly become a routine, and I don't mind it. Lunch was the same crew again: Mina, Sero, Bakugo, Denki, and Kirishima. We spent most of the time teasing each other, and even Bakugo cracked a rare smile when Sero pulled a ridiculous prank on Denki.

On another note, my mom is still the same super paranoid mom. It's like she's on edge all the time, but I can tell she's trying to play it cool, which I appreciate. I just don't get why she's so freaked out. Nothing's really happened, and everything's been good as far as I can tell. Dinner was nice; my mom made some bomb homemade pizza, and it felt good to just relax together, even with her constant glancing out the window. I'm starting to look forward to Bakugo's help in the mornings, which is weird because I never thought I'd say that. Anyway, I should get some rest before tomorrow, last day of the week finally.
-y/n

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May 16
Friday
8:15 AM

The sun peeked over the horizon as I made my way to class. Today is Friday, and I feel like I really found where I belong. I've gotten closer with Bakugo; he's kinda fun to be around. I can tell that even though he doesn't admit it, he really enjoys hanging out with the group. The halls of UA bustled with students, some still waking up, others already brimming with energy.

As I walked into the classroom, I spotted a few of my classmates already there. Mina and Denki were in their usual spots, chatting animatedly about something. Bakugo sat a few rows away, arms crossed, looking as brooding as ever.

"Hey, Y/N!" Mina waved me over, patting the seat next to her. "Did you hear about today's training? Aizawa-sensei said it's gonna be a team game."

"Team game?" I asked, dropping my bag on the desk. "What kind of game?"

Denki grinned, leaning in with a mischievous look. "Something with strategy. It's not just gonna be about using brute force. You have to think ahead and use your quirks creatively."

I raised an eyebrow. "And how do you know all this?"

Denki puffed his chest out proudly. "I've got sources."

Mina rolled her eyes. "He's guessing. But either way, it sounds fun! I hope we're on the same team, Y/N."

"I hope so too," I replied, glancing over at Bakugo, who hadn't said a word. He caught me looking and huffed, leaning back in his chair. "Doesn't matter what the game is. I'm winning."