Short Circuit My Heart - ShinKami

Cellophane and Charge-Bolt Checking In

Sero's POV

Denki and I were en route to a cliff side manor. It used to belong to some rich dude. He ran some illegal trade and when that got discovered he got arrested and went bankrupt. The place never sold, and it's rotting away out here. It's super secluded and if I were in the LOV, I'd suggest a super pimped out mansion out in the forest. I mean come on man, it's perfect.

Denki was quiet the whole way up. He looked like a wreck, but still as pretty as ever. Don't get me wrong. I don't have feelings for him, or anyone for that matter. Aromantic all the way baby! But, no one could deny Denki was pretty. He's my best friend and it's not gay at all to compliment the homies. Nonetheless he looks like he's going on 2 hours of sleep and he hasn't showered in days. The harsh lights of the bus weren't helping the bags under his eyes.

I have a plan that he'll hate me for in the moment but will thank me (and forgive me) for later. After getting off the bus and stepping into the woods, I spoke up.

"Hey man, let me carry the bag, that way it's easier for you to go ahead to scout." I suggested. He nodded, not paying attention, and handed it to me setting off to go ahead, sluggish. He didn't have the energy to do much. Once I taped the bag closed, in case Denki fought back, I jogged to catch up. Then I did something I don't regret doing at all, and would do a million times over.

I pushed him into a nearby tree, he was too tired to react. Then I taped him to it. The downside to him being sleep deprived and having no energy is that. He had no energy. No electricity to fry the tape, the tree, anything. I also taped his mouth because he started screaming in retaliation. I sat down in front of him while he thrashed around trying to free himself but he was stuck. I couldn't look at him.

Once he tired himself out, I pulled the tape off his mouth. He lifted his head up and glared at me.

"Why?" He croaked. I hated seeing him like this but I had to do it.

"Denki... You're running on no sleep." I started. He growled out an "I'm fine."

"No you're not! And if Shinso is here all you're going to do is endanger him, if you can't even fight me. I'm doing this to keep you safe. I'm going to go check out this building myself. You said yourself, my quirk is good for stealth missions. I promise to be safe. Try to sleep while I'm gone. I'll be back in an hour." I said. I pulled out a knife to open up our bag. Denki, not to my surprise, was already dozing off.

"This is Cellophane checking in. Almost to the site. Doing a quick scouting trip. If Shinso is here we'll come back tomorrow to save him, it's too late in the night to do anything now." I said while swinging through the trees to get there. I got about two blips before Kirishima's voice piped up.

"Cellophane, where's Charge-Bolt?" He asked.

"I may have tied him to a tree because he passed out." I said, not quite a lie, but not a truth either. I continued. "I can do this alone guys. His safety is my top priority too."

I got Kirishima's blip in return. I'll talk to him about this later. I know he'd do the same thing to his hot head, Bakugou. Finally I came up on the manor. Falling apart. One of the walls had fallen over. That draft must be crazy.... Especially since it was going to storm later tonight. But, Denki and I would be out of here before that started.

I doubt this place was home to the league. Unless they enjoy buildings that are falling apart. I mean stealth might be a priority but, come on guys. Lights and heat are essential. How are they supposed to eat anything if they don't have power? Do they cook everything over a fire?

I crept along the perimeter. No lights, no sounds, no anything. I crawled through the window with care. I checked out all the rooms, the attic, and the basement. I was right. Empty. The rain started drizzling, time to go get Denki and go home.