Quirky~{Boku no Hero Academia/My Hero Academia x Reader}

~Ch.6~

(Y/n)/ Reader's pov~

~2 months before the exams~

I yawn and roll over in my bed. I check my phone, 10 am. My mom texted me about 15 minutes ago; she went grocery shopping. I've been exercising and studying a lot lately for the exams so I guess she didn't want to wake me. I was supposed to wake up 3 hours ago for my morning training. I check my alarm and I apparently set it to 7 p.m.! Sometimes I swear Siri is messing with me.

I rush to my bathroom to get ready for the day. I hurriedly cup my hands under the faucet, close my eyes, and attempt to wash my face. I frown...none of the water hits my face....

I try again and fail. Once I open my eyes, I notice the faucet is still running and all the water is surrounding me. Little droplets of water were floating in the air. It's probably my mom messing with me again. I dry my hands, turn off the sink, and then freeze. My mom texted me that she's not at home. That means..... I did that?! I gasp and both me and the droplets fall to the ground. Out of nowhere, a huge wave of dehydration hits me. I make my way to the kitchen and gulp down a large bottle of water. What in the hell just happened?! It couldn't have been me...no...no that's impossible. Well it's very likely that I did that, but how?! Can I replicate it without dying of dehydration this time?

I grabbed a cup and a bucket full of water and made my way to our backyard. I cupped my hands, filled it with water, and threw the water in the air. I guess I was trying to keep the water in the air? The neighbors are probably wondering why a teenager is playing with water during winter. I felt pretty stupid and would feel especially stupid if this didn't work. My heart was beating a mile a minute. The water fell to the ground as quickly as when I threw it. This is gonna take a while...

After only 20 minutes of chucking water, I was able to keep the liquid up without becoming too fatigued. I improved way faster than normal. I guess life is sympathizing with me because I'm a super late bloomer, but how am I going to explain this to my mother? Oh yeah, I manifested my quirk while you were at the store, so I guess I can control water now. I was so distracted that I didn't notice the gray clouds that suddenly appeared. The rain started pouring and I instinctively put my hands up. I didn't feel a drop of water land on my head, the water is bouncing off of me. It's like I made an invisible barrier or something.  As I run inside I see my mom with her hands on her hips surrounded by groceries.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know you came back. I'll help you with the groceries..." I start to put the fruits and vegetables away, hoping that this would stall enough time for me to exp--

"So, I saw you outside..." my mom states in a -we need to talk- tone. Well, there goes the plan. I place the bell peppers on the table and turn around. She wrapped her arms around me and I hear her sniffling. "I'm just....so happy. It's perfectly fine not to have a quirk, but it was essentially your parents' mistakes that caused it. I should have looked into those pills. They said it was necessary and I...I felt so guilty for so long."

"It's okay, mom. I'll make you proud and try my absolute best in the entrance exam!" I gave her a tight squeeze before releasing her.

"I'm proud of you, hero or not. I just want you to know that."

"Thanks, mom."

The 2 months before the exam were even busier than the last 8 months. I was strengthening my body and my quirk. I called my father and he was crying for several minutes over the phone. He couldn't believe I manifested a quirk. I couldn't imagine the guilt he has been living with.

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It's finally time for me to show off my skills in the entrance exam! My mom has been training me. I've really focused on manipulating the water around me without becoming so dehydrated. These last two months have taught me many things. Consequences of overusing your quirk suck and water has the potential to really cause damage...if you control it properly. It can slice through things like a knife!

I set my alarm super early, so I could have some time to mentally and physically prepare myself. I make my favorite breakfast and put on my junior high school uniform. A notification pops up on my screen. Midoriya?! Haven't heard from him in a while. He wants me to meet him outside so he has someone to sit next to. Honestly, being alone in an auditorium, especially when you really don't know anyone else, gives me more anxiety than the entrance exams. I text back to let him know that I saw the message. Now I've got ten extra minutes to give myself a pep talk. Alright, let's do this!

I'm in awe. I cannot believe I'm standing right outside of the U.A. high school campus. I didn't think I'd be able to do it, but I'm here. I walk at a slow pace since I'm early and nosy so I want to know what's going on around me. There is a lot of students from many different schools. What are the chances that I'm going to pass the exam? They've had their quirk their whole life, I've had mine for a couple of months. Doubt began to fill my mind but my mind clears when I notice Midoriya ahead of me. I was about to run up and say hi, but instead I witnessed him majestically fall flat on his face. Well....almost but this girl with brown hair and pink cheeks saved his life. I didn't want to barge into their conversation, so I went to greet him after the girl left.

"You have a very interesting way of making an entrance." my voice startled him, so it took a little before he responded.

"U-uhhh yeah, you saw that...?" he scratched the back of his neck. "These last few months have been super busy and I just--"

"It's okay. I've been busy with training too. I'm just glad I'm not sitting in there alone." I give him a encouraging pat on the back.

I just realized we have consecutive ID numbers. Izuku's number was two away from mine which means there is someone between u-- it's Bakugou. I walk in and see him surrounded by two empty seats. Great. There is no way he would move over for me or Izuku. I sit in my seat and wait for Present Mic to start the presentation.

I direct all of my attention to the pro hero on stage. I'm determined to make it into U.A. High!

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Thank you for reading my book and being so very patient! I hope everyone has a great summer.

P.S.- Sorry if you got a notification for that accidental publish. I was editing it and pressed the publish button for some reason. I was so tired I couldn't  think straight, but I was determined to publish this chapter! So determined that I almost published it unfinished...sorry again. :)