Together [Ekuserirei]

The Beginning

School had already begun and yet, today was the first day of school for Serizawa Katsuya. Ofcourse, it would be his last if he messed up again. Reluctantly, Serizawa proceeded to get off his mother's car. He felt his leg wobble but he was determined to get through this. No screw that, Serizawa was absolutely nervous. His mother noticed almost immediately.

"We can try this another day if you'd like dear."

Serizawa only shakes his head. He stares back at the school entrance and takes a big breath. Only two small steps later, Katsuya trips on his shoelaces. And the day starts for the boy.

"Serizawa. You're here."

Serizawa turns to see the boy who had helped him control his powers. The reason why he's giving it a go to go for school one last time. The boy who saved him. Suzuki Toichirou's face was straight firm, despite showing no hatred towards the other. But with voice alone, Serizawa stood still. "Welcome to Salt Middle School. In here, I"ll show you how to use your powers." He introduced. Serizawa nodded but Suzuki moved on before Serizawa even finished.

"Since I agreed to show you around, your class will be on the third floor nearest to the exit. Today you won't be taking any lessons so I can show you around the school but we can stop by to put your books first since you brought some." Suzuki paced ahead while Serizawa tried to follow.

As they reached the third floor, Suzuki paused, causing Serizawa to bump into him. "Ah, I'm sorry.." Serizawa immediatly squeaked. Suzuki only narrowed his eyes. "If you can't remember my name, just call me President. After all, I am helping you grow back into society as well. Remember that, Serizawa."

".. yes.. um Yes.. president."

"Good."

Suzuki knocked on the door of Class 2-1 and opened it. The class was.. very noisy. Serizawa hadn't been around that type of environment for a very long time, flinching hard when the teacher raised his voice to settle down the class. Suzuki didn't bother to see Serizawa's reaction, just stood straight with his hands behind his back. Once the class had settled down, Suzuki entered the class. Serizawa followed behind.

"We have a new student joining in our class, Selizawa Katsuya. He won't be attending todays lesson but from tomorrow onwards, he will. So be nice to him and..." Serizawa couldn't hear what his teacher was saying after that when he looked up to see the class' eyes staring at him. Quickly, Serizawa looked down again and held his hands together to prevent himself from fidgeting.

"Selizawa, you"ll sit next to Ekubo over there, okay?"

Serizawa looked up and to the direction of his teacher's finger to the boy. The boy named Ekubo seemed distracted with his mechanical pencil, unaware and not bothered to know who the new kid was. He had dark pitch black hair and a pale face. A few plasters on his face and fingers was all the pieces that combined in Serizawa's head that the boy most likely got inti various fights. However, he noticed he had round red spots on his cheeks. Strange.

When Serizawa started to put his books under the drawer, that was when Ekubo noticed his presence and slammed his hands onto the table.

Startled, Serizawa dropped his books. The whole class starts to laugh and Serizawa starts to feel giddy. Just before Serizawa started to lose it, the boy to started to pick up his books for him.

"Sorry kid. Welcome to the lamest school on Earth. I"ll be your buddy from now on. That's kay with you right?" Ekubo gives a sly smile, Serizawa's books on his hands. Unintentionally, Serizawa narrows his eyes to know what his deal was but just decides to nod, leaving the class without a word.

The class immediately goes into chaos as soon as they left, leaving the teacher to struggle with the class once again. Ekubo simply takes out his phone and texts someone.

Guess who's finally taking the seat next to mine.

don't scare him off like how u did w/ the other kid.

Don't worry, I'm kind of fond with this one, he's super scared like a lost puppy but apparently he's with Suzuki.

... that's something.

Ikr. Ttyl, sensei's going crazy again. Gotta record.

send it to me, thanks.

Ekubo starts recording when the duster goes flying towards their teacher's face.

 
Of all the areas Serizawa was brought to, Serizawa was very confused why they were at the balcony. In a matter of seconds, four students flickered into existence. That's when he realised, it was the work of psychic powers. The boy who had his eyes closed grinned.

"Selizawa-san, nice to meet you again."

"Um... It's Serizawa. D-do I know you?"

"Wha- It's me, Shimazaki! The guy whose in your class? The guy who-"

Suzuki clears his throat. Silence broads.

"Enough of introductions. You can learn their names later. Serizawa."

"Y-yes Mr. President?"

"This is where we"ll meet every recess and after school to grow and become better. Become someone special. Become someone . Are you going to take this chance and prove you're someone worth being or are you going to hide, fear of what others say and die alone. What will you choose, Serizawa Katsuya."

Suzuki Toichirou's face was still the same as usual. But his voice held power and it scared Serizawa more than his previous bullies did. Serizawa had seen his actual powers before too and was mesmerised by it. His guts told him otherwise. Serizawa nervously smiled and exclaimed, "Ofcourse I will take this opportunity to be a better person, Mr President!"

Serizawa just wanted to hide in his room.

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