Witness | Villain Deku AU | BNHA

12 | Good Days

Riku's cat-like eyes darted back and forth. He followed the light of the laser carefully as he waited to jump towards it. My small dorm was warm and cozy at the moment with Miki, Akemi, Sora, and of course Riku in there. The five of us were sat around the tv with snacks littering the coffee table. 

Sora thought of the brilliant idea of pulling out the laser pointer and getting Riku to act on his feline instincts. Somehow I ended up with it, and everyone was gathered watching him. The sight was one to behold. His small cat ears were pointed straight upwards, and his eyes were fully dilated. His nails were prominent on his fingertips as he sat looking up at the laser.

Akemi was trying her best to get his attention away from the green beam of light, but he wouldn't budge. He was the most domestic tiger i'd ever seen. I turned off the laser and he snapped out of his trance.

"Fuck you guys," Riku said as he rubbed his eyes. 

We all bursted into genuine laughter.

The past few weeks had been some of the happiest i've had in a while. After the whole truck incident was blown out of proportion with giving Mt. Lady all of the credit. I didn't think we'd get back to this.

We'd been having usual club meetings since then, but we all decided to stay away from the hero work until we were ready. Riku was mad of course, but he always is. 

"Hey, Izuku," Akemi smiled at me. "We should do some hero work again."

I sat in silence for a minute before responding.

"I still am not sure about it," I shrugged. "I just don't want you guys to get hurt."

"Look who is talking!" Riku laughed.

Miki slapped the back of his head. 

"Can you STOP!" Miki yelled.

"WHY DO I ALWAYS GET ABUSED I NEED BETTER FRIENDS!" Riku whined.

"He called me his friend!" Sora cheered.

The group turned into a full blown argument over friendship. I turned towards Akemi who was watching them without saying a word. She had a warm look on her face. 

I subconsciously reached towards her hand. I grabbed it. She slowly looked at me with her beautiful smile. My heart skipped a beat, this was a feeling I haven't felt in ages.

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My bento stared up at me. I wasn't in the mood for lunch. The group had been hammering me all day with questions about our "next mission" and I didn't have answers. I didn't really want to go on another mission, honestly. I came to this school not to be a hero, but I just don't have the heart to crush their hearts with my opinions.

They don't see the facade of the hero world. What really goes on behind the scenes. I don't want them to know, but I might have to tell them. I don't want them to get hurt.

Riku and Sora fed each other bits from their lunches by throwing them in the air to see who could catch it. Miki watched in disgust as she picked at her salad. Akemi was looking down at her phone. She was texting someone. 

"GUYS!" Akemi signaled for our attention. We observed as she stood up from her seat with a huge grin on her face. "As this club's self-appointed vice president, I've got a new fun thing for us to do!"

"What?" Riku said with his mouth full.

"There is going to be a hero convention downtown this weekend. All the pros will be there, ok maybe not all, but some. That's not the point, anyway, I got us tickets! There will be food and panels we can watch and cosplayers! Guys!!"

"Sounds fun!!!" Miki squealed. "I can bust out my hero suit!!"

"You have a hero suit?" Riku retorted.

"Guys please don't start," Sora sighed as he backed up from the table.

"Oh, its happening." Miki said as she cracked her knuckles.

The group was in equilibrium. Life was good. My mind was good. I wasn't thinking about all of my losses or anything hero. I mean the convention sounded fun. I also loved seeing Akemi get excited about hero stuff. Her passion kept me going.

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HEY sorry for never updating, and sorry this chapter is short!!! I have had school and haven't had ideas. I know I suck. I'm that author that never updates. I'll try to update more! Thanks!!