My Neighbor, Deku

Chapter 17: Secrets Revealed?

I stood there, absolutely stunned. The number one hero of the entire world, was here, training Izuku.

Well, at least, that's what it looked like from my angle.

I remained where I was standing and stared at his fluffy green hair bob up and down.  A gap in the piles of trash revealed Izuku gritting his teeth and sweating from the weight of the tire.

What is he training for? U.A.? But if it is U.A., how can he do it without a quirk? Is there something he's not telling me?

I shook my head in frustration. I knew that I didn't know a whole lot about him, but still, I felt that I should know.

The sun was getting lower at this point. I decided that I would start walking back to the orphanage. I was already prepared for the same speech Hayle was going to give me.

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"You're late, again."

I was halfway towards the stairs, not even glancing at her. There were too many things on my mind and I really did not want her to ruin in. Unfortunately, it didn't happen.

I felt a fierce tug on the back of my shirt, pressing on my throat and making me stumble backwards.

"Let go of me," I gritted my teeth in annoyance, but she only held my shirt harder.

"This behavior is unacceptable. I think it is about time for you to be punished."

"You already do-!"

I winced suddenly as she pinched my ear. She leaned in so close I could feel her breath on my skin.

"You brat. I've raised you for heaven's sakes. Show some respect." Hayle hissed threateningly, letting go of my ear and grabbing my wrist, fingernails digging into my skin.

That only made me more angry, a rage burning in my chest.

"Raised me? You barely did anything! You gave me food and water and sent me to bed. I was nothing to you! You couldn't care less about me. At one point I had a friend, and you threw away that opportunity! Literally, you threw away a life changing phone number!"

Halye impossible tightened my wrist tighter. The markings started to turn a bit purple as I fought back my quirk, knowing that I could get in real trouble if I did.

"You're lucky you have a roof over your head! Lucky you have me be the person to take you in! Lucky to be out of the streets!"

Out of desperation, I twisted my wrist out of her grasp and clutched my teeth together. "You think that you're what? Some kind of hero??" I asked as I shut my eyes and rubbed the pain. "The only reason I'm here is because All Might had to practically BEG you to take me in. Don't forget, I wasn't that young when it happened."

I started to run up the stairs before Hayle could grab me.

"Mark my words (Y/N), I'm more of hero than your father ever was!"

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I laid on my bed and buried my face in my pillow. I felt weak at this moment, drained.

If Izuku can get help... can I? Can I get out of this place? Can I prove that I could be a hero??

I suddenly lifted my head and threw my pillow at the door. I clutched my hands together screamed at the top of my lungs.

"SHUT UP!" Someone yelled in the hallway.

"YOU SHUT UP!!" I screamed back, not caring the slightest as I face planted into my mattress.

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