Socks with sandals (Izuku X reader)

Chapter 8 {Transfer}

The next day at school you stuck by Kirishima's side and actually finally realized both of you have every class together which you were extremely grateful about. Once lunch rolled around you guys sat outside and Knight came out of the bushes shadow and sat between you guys, growling at Kirishima If he got to close to you.
"Hey Kirishima?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm sorry for being rude when you first tried to talk to me. I'm still dealing with a lot of anger and sadness so I guess I tend to take it out on people."
"Don't stress it shorty."
You went wide eyed, "What did you call me?"
"S-shorty?"
You began tearing up.
"I'm- I- I'm sorry! I didn't mean it."
You gave him a smile while crying, "No no it's okay. It's just my dad used to call me shorty."
The tears running down your face made you feel weak in front of Kirishima, you never wanted to be seen while crying.
"I hope you don't mind me asking but what happened to your parents?"
"They died, a villain probably. They never gave me details, just that they died and i was forced onto my Aunt."
"Is that why you hate heros?"
"It started when I was a kid you know? They were always gone. The only time I saw them was at 3am and then at 6am they left again. I silently hated them for it. I just wanted parents. Then after this I found hero's stupid for having a death wish but playing it off like their brave."
"Do you really mean that though?"
You ran a hand through your hair as Knight cuddled up with you, "You know I'm not really sure. Everything is just so confusing for me."
Before Kirishima could reply the bell rang and he offered you a hand.
As you walked to class you got a message.
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Unknown:
Hey y/n

Y/n:
Ugh who is this?

Unknown:
Oh right. It's izuku!

Y/n:
Oh izuku hey! Actually I'll text you in a bit I gotta get to class :)
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You smiled to yourself and made your way to your desk. The vines grip on your chest loosened a bit and although it wasn't much it gave you hope that the thorns would fall off and the vines would retract with flowers growing instead.
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You waved goodbye to Kirishima as you and Knight made your way back to your aunts. You walked with a pep on your step as you couldn't stop thinking about Izuku.
"I wish i could talk to mom about him."
"Have some girl talk you know?"
Knight squeaked.
"With you around i don't feel like they're far you know? Like you are them." You smiled softly at Knight as he hopped onto your shoulder.

When you walked into the house Midnight was sitting at the table but she looked like something was bothering her.
"Auntie?"
Midnight motioned for you to sit down.
"I know you're going to be mad and hate me for this but none of this was my choice."
"What are you talking about?" you laughed nervously.
"You have to transfer to UA."
"Have to?"
"The league didn't want your parents. They wanted you. And all of the pros have to be able to keep you safe."
"But- But What about Kirishima?!"
"I can get him in too if that's what it takes."
You nodded as tears filled your eyes and you went upstairs.
As you laid in bed your mind filled with thoughts. And sadly the vines grip tightened and the thorns became sharper as they pricked into your thin skin harder. Your once bright eyes dull again with acid like tears coming out. Rosy cheeks now stained, rosy lips now chapped. The thought of the villains wanting you more made it more comforting than them wanting your parents. Was this what being a hero was? Protecting others? For what? At what cost? You knew now you had to use your quirk. Yet everything screamed at you not too. Vines were not only growing around your ribs now but around your wrists and ankles tying you up, turning you useless. That's how you felt right about now, useless.