Continuation Shota Aizawa x Akemi Yuriemoto (Aizawa)

Chapter 250: Tintin, The Shy Kitten, and Icy-Hot = The Therapy Crew

Hizashi was not as joyful when he returned from the radio station to the dormitory. The reason was seeing Shota Aizawa strumming his guitar as he lounged on a bench in front of the dormitory. The look in the man's eyes were lackluster.

He sighed softly as he stuffed his hands inside his jacket pockets. "Hey Bro?"

Shota nodded and continued to strum at his guitar without a passion in his fingers. Hizashi huffed and pushed Shota's feet off the bench so he could sit down beside him. Shota glared at him before sighing heavily as he finally acknowledged him. "What?"

"You talked about that argument with Akemi yet?"

Shota looked broken and turned away in shame. "I don't even know what to say to her now? She's given up..."

Hizashi placed his hands behind his head and spoke rather bluntly. "Oh, and you haven't?"

"No!"

"And yet I find you sitting out here being a moody Batman with a guitar instead of inside your bedroom supporting her."

"She doesn't want my support. She told me that the moment she said I was being cruel to let her keep dreaming of something that will never come true Hizashi..."

"Yikes! So she's one of those..."

"What are you...?"

"Shota she may not realize that she wants your help until she admits it herself. And right now she just needs to realize that you still love her."

"I Do Love Her!"

"When's the last time you said it to her since that argument? A time that wasn't solely when she's asleep and having those nightmares you told me about over coffee?"

Shota blinked and looked away as his hands gripped his shaking kneecaps. Hizashi placed a hand over his.

"Talk to her more Shota it's the little things that matter. We can't make her feel like we're forcing her."

Shota looked up with regret in his eyes and nodded. "Thanks Hizashi..."

"Now get your sorry butt to bed bro. I'm sure she's missing her space heater."

Shota smirked and rolled his eyes as he jokingly smacked the back of Hizashi's head.

"Night Cockatoo."

"Night Bro."
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Akemi sighed as she woke up groaning as she reached for her cane. Shota woke up and propped himself up by his elbows as support.

His black eyes were downcast, as usual now but his voice was apologetic. "Akemi...I..."

Akemi suddenly kissed his cheek. "Morning dear." She got up with a grunt and a frowning sigh as she slowly limped towards the shower. 

Seeing her dull looking eyes had Shota bowing his head in shame as he stood up and took her hand. "Akemi, wait...please!"

She turned slightly and blinked in question over his tone. "Yes Shota?"

She wasn't using his nickname now, she didn't feel worthy. For Shota it was as painful as suddenly stepping onto a hive of yellow jackets!

He stepped towards her and placed his right hand gently upon her jawline and caressed her cheek with his thumb. "I'm sorry...all this time I've been trying to figure out the best way to help you. I didn't consider how much this drastic change would effect you."

"I forgive you...but it's still pointless Shota."

She gestured to her leg and the cane. "This...is my reality now...I've just taken a while to accept it."