Entanglement Series: Of Firsts

Second Impressions

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I'm cross posting this so if it's not doing on this platform then I might just not use it anymore!
That being said, I will most likely be posting on Thursdays!

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The letter from Yuei came in the mail and I rushed to open it, freaking out when a disk skidded across my bedroom floor and landed under my bed. Diving under the bed, I saw a hologram and listened as All Might told me that I was accepted and had ranked fifth in the total rankings.

"YES!"

CRASH

"OUCH! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WHO DID I PISS OFF?" I scream, trying to scoot out from under my bed, disk held tightly.

Hana came rushing in and burst out laughing as I made a valiant effort to escape the clutches of my evil bedframe. Finally free, I shoot her a menacing glare, rubbing the knot forming on my skull.

"No need to look so upset! You got in, right?" she asked through her chortles. "Wait! Don't answer that. I already know you got in. I never doubted you in the first place." Gently pulling me up, she enveloped me in a warm hug and I melted. Hana's hugs are the best, like hot cocoa after being stuck in the cold.

"Yes, I got in and I ranked fifth! FIFTH! Can you believe that I was fifth out of ALL those people?!" Another chuckle had me whipping my head around Hana to stare at Sora. "Of course we believe it kiddo, you've got a great quirk and an even better attitude. We're very proud of you."

I burst out sobbing, ugly crying right there. "C-can you not just say you're p-proud of me so n-nonchalantly? That's a lot for me to take in." Hana pulled me in even tighter and rubbed my back, knowing that she was literally holding me together. "Hey, hey," she whispered. "It's okay to feel worthy and loved, Ren. You're not in that place anymore and you have us cheering you on every step of the way."

Nodding, I pulled away and smiled at them both, not missing the saddened expressions on their faces. "I'm sorry it's taking me so—"

"None of that," Sora admonished. "You take as long as you need to heal. Some things are easier than others and some things aren't even known until you're put in a certain situation. Don't apologize for the trauma you went through. It wasn't your fault."

I nodded and asked if it was alright if I went for a walk.

Taking a deep breath, I filled my lungs to their fullest capacity and relished in the fresh air. I needed this. I always need a physical release for all the pent-up rage and anxiety my body stores. It's a shock I've come this far already. It's pretty dang hard to fix nine years of abuse.

I glanced around and noticed a cute hole-in-the-wall coffee shop and decided to enjoy some much-needed quiet time whilst people watching. Slipping in quietly, I did a double take at the server behind the counter. I was tempted to sneak back out but then my eyes locked onto bright lavender orbs. He raised a brow, challenging me to run again and I internally kicked myself.