Dearest ~ Tomura Shigaraki x Reader

Chapter 10

"Hey, Y/n!"

I turn around to face Kaminari wearing a shirt with the words "High Voltage" on it.
"How does this look?"

"Well, it fits you. I like it."

—Since—

He smiled at me and got pulled into the jean section by Sato. Mineta pulled my arm down, dragging me down to his level. I look at his purple ball hair than his eyes.

"What do you think of this scent~."

I took a small breath in and let out a chuckle. A soft smile went across my lips.

"It's vanilla."
"I love it."

"You think other hot girls would like it?"
I bonked him on the side of his head and got up. I looked towards the rest of the men looking for clothes. My question is, why would a store like this sell vanilla-scented cologne?

Hanging out with them was fun; although I wish I could afford clothes, mother told me I  have to focus on school.
While I was staring at Todoroki, deciding what clothes he should get, someone grabbed ahold of my hand, turning to face Izuku.

"Do you have a crush on Todoroki?-" 

"No. Only cause I stare does not mean I like him."
...
"Anyways."
Izuku, let's go of my hand.

"Can I talk to you alone?"

"Yeah, sure."
We walked out of the clothing store, now sitting on a concrete fountain ledge. As Izuku sits down, I drown my hand in the cold fountain water, turning to him.

"Have you been okay?"

I corrected my posture, turning towards him.
"Since when have you been straightforward with me?" I asked with a small snort at the end.
His green eyes look at me, worried, and awaiting a response.
"Honestly, brother, I'm just feeling down due to certain things happening at school."

"Are they bothering you?! Have they bullied you?!"

Izuku was inches away from my face, his eyebrows furrowed.
"Izuku, stop crying."

His cheeks go pink as I smile and bring a hug towards him.
"It's just friend problems, plus everyone hates each other in high school, so it's fine."

"Are you sure?"
I nod my head and hear someone call Izuku's name. It was Kirishima holding up an All Might hoodie.
He sprung up with excitement but stopped in his tracks to look at me.
"It's fine," I said, chuckling at his actions.
He reached for my hand, but I moved it away.

"I'm going to sit down for a bit," I said with a smile.
He grinned and ran into the store. I sat there alone on the fountain line. Why do I feel like such a criminal?
I lied to Izuku. I keep lying to my only brother—the person who cares and would risk his life for me. I placed my hands on my face and pressed my eyes into my skull, feeling the density.

"I need to leave."

I took a deep breath and stood up, walking out of the mall towards the exit.
I reached the exit but was stopped when I see Bakugou in front of me.
"Why are you leaving?"

I attempted to move out and getaway, but he got in front of me.
"Bakugou, move out of my way, please-"

"You can't keep running. You know that, right?"

I look up to see him grinning.
"And you're acting like a child:" 

"you know that, right?" I copied, getting a bit annoyed by his actions. I want to leave.

"That little stunt you pulled, covering my mouth, took a lot of guts. Everyone who thinks correctly would agree."
I look at his red-colored eyes and calm my breathing. With no second to spare, I attempt to move away from him again, and once again, he blocked me.