An EraserMic story

Chapter 7

It had been a normal day, Shota and Hizashi had gone to work and Akemi went to school. It was almost the end of the day and Akemi was getting ready to walk home.

At the begining of the year each child in their first years of primary school are arranged a buddy to walk home with just incase something happens. Akemi had been partnered with a girl named Jin. She had pink, green and blue hair and soft gray eyes.

They were both shy and got along well, But today she wasn't here so he had to walk alone and it wasn't very fun.

Like always there was this kid named "Crash" or that's what everyone called him. He was a third year and he always likes to take advatage of younger students with his quirk, which was super strength and speed. And his next target was Akemi.

As Akemi was putting his shoes on ready to leave, Crash sped over to him and leaned agents the cubbies. "Wheres your  buddy? Did she leave you like your parents," He insulted. Akemi didn't say anything, just ignoring the nasty comments, walking away even though it hurt.

As he grabbed his bag, walking away, Crash chased after him grabbing the other strap pulling Akemi towards him. "I wasn't done talking to you short-" He paused as he caught sight of the stuffed cat that Akemi brought everywhere, considering that it was the first thing shota and Hizashi gave him.

Crash snatched it out of the backpack. "Awww, isn't this cute its Akemi's only friend." He said could enough for other kids to hear while Akemi struggled to keep up with the boy's lips as he spoke while the others snickered while gathering around in the courtyard. Akemi has become anxious but didn't flee. He loved that stuffed animal with all the memories that came with it.

"Wouldn't it just be tearable if something happened to it, like a little... Rip!" Crash said, ripping at the seam of the arm. Thats when Akemi broke down. "Stop. Give it back." He cried, clear panic in his voice.

"Why, what ya gonna do?" Crash said pushing Akemi to the ground. Akemi stayed quiet looking at the ground, tears in his eyes. "That's what I thought, nothing." He said kicking dirt in his face. "You realy are weak." Thowing the stuffed animal in the dirt next to him.

Akemi stood up looking at the ground. "Just because Im small doesn't mean im weak." Akemi said, sternly. "Oh yeah, is that what Mommy and Daddy told ya befor-" then Crash was suddenly on the ground.

Akemi had pinned him to the ground, with Crash's face in the dirt. "You know nothing." Akemi said stern. It wasn't like Akemi to get physical.

And without a word Akemi picked up the feline plush and started to walk home, leaving Crash furious. "Freak!" Crash screamed.

As Akemi walked home, he thought about what he did knowing he was probably going to get lectured for his behavior. He was suddenly brought out of his thoughts when he bumped into someone.

"Sorry, Sir." He said looking up at the gentleman he bumped into. But as if the day could get any worse, the man smiled evilly back at him. "Long time no see, Akera." The man said with an unsettling voice.

Akemi backed up as memories rushed back of that voice, that menacing voice. As tears brimmed Akemi's eyes, he started to run and as he ran he could of sworn he heard the man say. "We'll meet again and it won't be fun."

Akemi had run all the way back to the house and by the time he got there he was hyperventilating. Unfortunately Shōta and Hizashi get home after he did, so he had to wait outside till they arrived.

About ten minutes later the couple had arrived and as soon as they saw Akemi on the porch with his arms wrapped around his legs and face in his knees, they rushed to his side. Hizashi gave him his inhaler while Shōta was giving him breathing techniques, to take him off the verge of a panic attack.

When he eventually calmed down, Hizashi  picked him up and brought him in the house while Shōta followed close behind. Hizashi sat down on their couch with Akemi still on his chest, face nuzzled in the crook of his neck. Shōta had sat down as well, after putting their bags on the table. "Akemi, Sweetie, what happened?" Shōta said concerned, slightly playing with the child's curly hair.

Akemi lifted his head slightly, fidgeting with Hizashi's shirt "Um, well.... I saw a bad m-man that was from a l-long time ago," Akemi started "B-back before you guys found me I-I-I lived in a big lab with multiple other kids from all over. Everyday they would do tests on our mental and physical power and the tests got more complex and painful with each day. They would always say that we could surpass and destroy any hero," Akemi took a breath before continuing.

"But the man I saw today was one of them and after I escaped they've been always watching me, like they always know where I am. I'm really sorry I didn't tell you." He finished, tears brimming his eyes.

Shōta took him into his arms, hugging him tightly. "It's alright, you will always be safe with us." Shōta said.

After everything calmed down Hizashi stood up and stretched. "I'm starving, let's make dinner!" He said with a smile, changing the subject. Akemi face lit up and he climbed off Shōta's lap. "Yeah!" He said happily. "Can we make soba?"

"I don't see why not." Hizashi said, pulling Shōta off the couch and dragging him to the kitchen. "Let's get started!" He said as Akemi giggled at there childish behavior.

Hizashi had pulled out aprons for the three of them. Hizashi put on an apron that said 'Stand back, Dads in the kitchen!', Shōta had one that had cats flying through space on pizzas. And Akemi had one that was personalized say 'cook Akemi' with an elephant on it.

Cooking dinner was always fun even if there was a giant mess afterwards.

When they finished, they all sat down and started eating there "masterpiece."

After they finished, they all rinsed and put there dishes in the dish washer. Hizashi then turned on the T.V. to an American show called Doc McStuffins, that Akemi had enjoyed after Hizashi taught him English. (Shōta doesn't understand the point of the show.)

When Akemi was comfortable and distracted, Shōta and Hizashi went to there room leaving the door open a crack.

"We need to talk this through," Shōta said, pinching the bridge of his nose. "Should we contact the hero agency?" "Most definitely. There could be more children out there," "Well what about Akemi? He too, is in danger, and him getting home before us worries me." "I know, but he just started and it's been going really well." "Well, actually I got a call from his school earlier," "What?" "Yeah, apparently they saw on the cameras that some kid was bullying him and Akemi flipped the kid." "Jeez, Maybe he should change schools if he's getting bullied," Shōta sighed. "Well, he seemed to take care of it but let's talk to him anyway. Tomorrow." 

Hizashi stole a kiss from Shōta before they walked out of their shared room to find Akemi asleep on the couch. The couple grabbed a few blankets and joined the small, curly haired boy. With in minutes they were all cuddling, drifting of to sleep.

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Boom! Hello again Guys, Gals and Non-Binary Pals, and apologies for leaving you for so long, but I am back. While I was gone I started up an Instagram and tumblr that has extra art and stuff so yeah check it out. Well that should be it so see you in the next chapter, Peace Out!💜

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