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Ch. 20: My Bestfriend, Right?

The fall month came and went and winter came quickly. Tigris held her first friends giving inviting all her new friends as well as the old ones. Christmas came quickly as well leaving everyone even closer than usual. The league of villains had remained quiet for the most part allowing them to enjoy the close and cozy holidays together.

Tigris entered special counseling to help control her animal instincts and her anger. This helped her flourish and become less shy within the hero community. All the while her relationship with Present Mic stayed under wraps, a mutual understanding for each other's safety.

The year was ending on a wonderful note, but after such a long break it left her with the constant thought...how many more of these milestones, events, holidays would All Might be around for?

It was time to get back to her studies.

But that was little to anyone's knowledge.

Mic was excited by his partner's progress, and more so jealous of the parties she could throw. He took it upon himself to throw a new years bash at his studio. The glass-walled rooms would make an excellent viewpoint of the fireworks. The color-changing lights, lava lamps, and other crazy decor in the lounging area only added it all.

Mic decided to run a 12-hour music marathon from 1 PM till 1 AM on January 1st. His employees and interns prepared the entire floor for the big celebration.

"How many pizza's are we ordering?" An employee buzzed in Mic's radio room.

"At least 12, to start! I know some people with pretty big appetites."

"Yes sir!"

Mic leaned back on his chair and pulled out his phone calling Tigris.

"Hello?"

"Hey there, Sweets!"

"Is — is this pro hero Present Mic? Mic I'm your biggest fan!" She joked.

"Well check it out, hon, as my biggest fan, how about a personal invite to my new years bash?"

"I would be honored! Does this mean I'm your date?"

"Wouldn't have it any other way!" He swayed back and forthp in his chair until he heard a clink of glass on the other side of the phone. "Oh no, don't tell me you're still in your lab?"

"I have to be Hizashi, we talked about this. It's been months."

"I know, but you've been at it all week. Come relax with Mr. Talky-talk."

"I'll be there tonight, don't worry okay? I think I'm onto something."

"I'd rather you be onto me..." Mic smirked.

"What was that?"

"If you come over here I'll tell you."

Tigris let out a groan, "Fine, I'll call it quits for today. I still have to get ready anyway."

"Great! I've got to get back to the show. Text me when you're home!"

"I will, I'll see you later."

"See yah, Toots!"

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Tigris pulled on her dress then pulled her hair out of the back. Her horns had finally grown all the way in, antelope, to which she decorated with dangling jewelry. Her dress was short, tight, but long sleeve covered in sequins that sparkled in the light.

"Are you ready Miss Nature?"

"Yeah, I'm coming. Thanks again for picking me up, Toshi."

"I don't mind, it's my pleasure."