Blue Flames

~19~

It was currently Wednesday, the day after the incident. I got back to U.A. around one in the morning, leaving me only seven precious hours of sleep before I had to go to school. Currently, it was seven in the morning, and I was rudely awakened by the sound of my dreaded alarm. I groaned as I pressed stop and got up from my bed. I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes and groggily stood up.

I just want to sleep forever, I'm so drained.

I thought as I walked towards my wardrobe. I quickly threw out my uniform onto my bed and started to get dressed. As soon as I finished getting dressed I messily braided my hair into a braid and slipped on some slippers since my school shoes were downstairs. I grabbed my bag, my two phones, and earbuds then headed downstairs for breakfast. I took my usual seat next to Nejire.

"Eria! How was the work-study last night?"

She asked. I smiled as I grabbed a bowl of rice.

"Very interesting. Clubs are super creepy."

I said as I went to go grab some grilled tuna.

"What were you even doing at a club for your work-study?"

Nejire asked puzzled.

"Hawks and I had to track down some villain."

I lied as I grabbed a small bowl of miso soup.

"That's so cool Eria! Going undercover in a club underage sounds so thrilling."

Nejire exclaimed.

"It was cool I guess, but I'm definitely going to wait until I am of age to go to a club."

I said laughing. Nejire and I then continued to talk until we had finished our breakfasts then we headed to class together.

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It was my final period of the day. After class, I would have to go to rehearsals then to Hawks agency for my work-study. I was currently taking notes for the class.

I wonder if Hawks is gonna mention yesterday. Probably because he's curious to see how it goes. I just can't believe Hawks is working with Dabi. He doesn't strike as the villain type. Maybe he's doing it to find information on the League?

I thought as I finished writing down the remainder of my notes.

"Don't forget class, winter is coming up soon. If you need adjustments on your hero suit please get in contact with someone from the support course. Use the rest of the class time to draw out your ideas."

The teacher said.

Shit! I totally forgot about that!

I thought as I whipped out a blank sheet of paper. I quickly drew a body and started to quickly sketch my costume.

Since winters coming up, why don't I ditch the jumpsuit since I like the cold weather, maybe not having a tight suit might improve my movements on the battlefield. And maybe I should include a zipper on the chest for a more polished look.

I thought as I quickly drew my ideas on the paper.

Also the sleeves, instead of having them stop on top of my hand in a v-shape, should connect to the middle finger just for show.

I thought as I drew that out.

"Ooh Eria, going for a more scandalous look?"

Nejire asked as she walked over to me.

"Oh! No no not at all! Just wanted to remove the jumpsuit and replace it with a v shape look in hopes that it will improve my movements on the battlefield. Also, I wanted to go for a more professional look, since we are gonna graduate this semester."

I said smiling. Nejire nodded as she took a closer look at my sketch.

"Do you think that showing a little too much leg will distract people from your actions? They might be too focused on you."

Nejire said.

"Hopefully not, the boots will be high enough to cover up most of my legs, and I'm asking for it to cover my butt so they won't get distracted at all!"

I said cheerfully. Nejire smiled.

"Good idea! Do you think I should do anything to my hero costume?"

She asked. I shook my head no.

"I think your hero costume is awesome! You don't need to change anything."

I said. She smiled.

"Thank you!"

She said.

"No problem!"

I said smiling.

"Ready to go now? We don't wanna be late to rehearsals!"

Nejire said.

"You're right, lets stop by the support classroom so I can turn this into one of them."

I said as I held up the piece of paper Nejire nodded. I stood up and gathered up my belongings, we then walked down the third year support classrooms. We walked along the hallway until we arrived in front of the workshop. We then entered, greeted the teacher, and turned in the sketch of my new and improved hero outfit. After that, we quickly rushed to the classroom where the rehearsals were being held.

"Eria! I forgot to tell you, Mirio said that he was gonna introduce us to two friends of his."

Nejire said as we placed our stuff down and went to the rack which held our dresses.

"Oh okay!"

I said as I grabbed my ice skating outfit. I then walked to the dressing room to put it on. I had to practice my routine with the outfit on to make sure everything would be perfect for the actual performance. After quickly getting dressed I walked out to see Nejire in her white and turquoise dress floating while talking to Mirio, a little girl, and a short green-haired boy.

"Oh, Eria! Over here!"

Mirio said waving his hand. I smiled as I walked towards him.

"Eria, I'd like you to meet Izuku and Eri."

Mirio said.

"Nice to meet you both!"

I exclaimed. I then bent down to greet Eri.

"I love your name, it kinda sounds like mine!"

I softly said. Eri nodded quietly.

She must have been through a lot of trauma in the past, maybe that's why she is so timid

I thought to myself as I stood up to continue talking with Mirio. After a while Mirio and his friends had to leave, so Nejire and I said our goodbyes.

"Eria, I forgot to ask. What song are you gonna skate to?"

Nejire said as she floated in front of me. 

"I haven't thought of a song yet, I've been so focused on trying to remember how to skate."

I said.

"I have an idea! Maybe some piano music so people can focus on your movements?"

She said.

She may be on to something.

I thought as I smiled at her.

"I'll think about it."

I said and I bent down to tie my skates again.

"Ooh! What about you skate to that song you were talking about the other day. You know, the one your dad liked so much?"

Nejire said. I stopped tying my skates as my mind flashed back to the song Nejire was talking about an old ballet called Swan Lake. My father loved the beautiful music the ballet had.

"I'll try that song with my routine."

I said as I resumed tying my skates.

"I'm excited for you!"

Nejire said. I stood up and smiled at her.

"Let's just see how it goes."

I said as I stood up. We then walked over to our separate corners of the gym and started to practice our routines.