Downward Spiral (Izuocha)

Chapter 23 Reunion

Third person P.O.V.

The entire week had gone by, and it consisted of mainly the same routine with Midoriya becoming more detached from the people he believed had pity on him, rather than wanting to be actual friends and caring for him. His sleep routine was kept the same, waking up or having trouble to sleep because of the unnecessary guilt he felt on his shoulders, one that he could never really get rid of. His close friend group had started to worry much more as everyday that passed, they didn't even see him eat, as he claimed he had already finished but truth was, he wasn't eating much or rather would be skipping meals from time to time, spending his time wherever he could, sometimes in the bathroom cleaning the few cuts he had made on his own wrist, with the first one showing signs of better recovery, or sometimes he would just sit alone, away from everyone trying to get the sleep he couldn't get at night. 

Aizawa had announced that due to the hard work over the past month or so, with the events of the culture festival and the classes now, the students would be getting an off weekend and could either stay at the dorms or go back to their own houses to spend time with their families. Everyone opted to go back rather than stay at school grounds, even if the indoor pool and the gym were available for use, but of course, the reason for Midoriya going back was rather to be alone and not bother those around him. That and his mother crying over the phone as she really did miss him, even if he could visit from time to time, he had priorities of school so it had been a long time since they had seen each other, but he wasn't looking forward to seeing his mother, mostly because of how he looked and making her another person that just worries for him, his anxiety had climbed higher and higher with every step until he got to his door on Friday afternoon.

Midoriya P.O.V.

I take a deep breath as to prepare myself not only for a crushing hug, but many questions that I would have to either avoid or answer with a lie, but a small smile creeps onto my face. She is my mother after all, I do love her. I gently knock on the door to signal my arrival, and without losing any seconds, the door flies open and a slightly shorter green haired woman rushes over and tackles me, almost making me fall to the ground, but I kept my posture. "I missed you soooo much Izuku! Are you alright? Have you gotten hurt? Are you having fun there?" she asked, never looking up to his face and constantly hugging, as if I would disappear the second she released me. I found comfort in her hug and hugged back, this genuine affection is something I could only receive from her and I really did long for it.

"Everything is fine mom, I'm not hurt and I'm taking care of my arms, and school is great." She then releases me and looks up, a small gasp coming out of her as she looks at my paler than usual face with eye bags that had gotten way out of control, but an authentic small smile that she found comfort in. "You must be really tired Izuku, are you overdoing yourself again?" She asks sternly, knowing what I looked like back when I trained for ten months straight. "I'm just exhausted, I really needed to relax." I say, trying my best to keep this reunion as well spirited as possible. "Either way I'm glad you are back, come inside, I made katsudon." At the mention of my favorite food, my eyes instantly shoot up, as not only was it katsudon, but mom's katsudon, meaning that I would be eating like I should have been eating in the last weeks. As soon as I step inside, the smell invades my nostrils and I am enchanted by it. We sit down and make small talk while eating, enjoying each others company until we finish, wash our things and I head off to my room to lay down.

The small time with my mom seemed to put my mind at ease, as if her love had somehow managed to change a bit what I was currently thinking and made all my worries and anxieties disappear. I go to do my night routine of showering and brushing my teeth, to then be ready to try and sleep as best I could, with near winter cold affecting the room temperature, making the bed seem even more enticing. However, my phone shows me a notification of a new group chat that involved Uraraka, Iida, Todoroki, Yaoyorozu and I, with the first and only text from Uraraka saying "We have an entire week off and I thought we could maybe get together one day and hag out as friends and have fun. Only if you can, of course." I waited for the others to answer, and all of them seemed on board with the plan, so I don't seem rude and it could be fun, even if I am just a weight to them. I then put down my phone with an alarm set later for training and try to sleep as well as I can.

Inko P.O.V.

He seemed genuinely happy to see me and be here, but there is something wrong, something happened to him. The school had told me about his work study with Sir. Nighteye and his incident before the culture festival with Gentle Criminal, and of course, I couldn't help but worry so much about him. He is my only son after all. Still, he seemed off, something was bothering him and affecting his personality, he didn't hold the same determination in his eyes, but they rather seemed to have lost their life, but his smile seemed so real, not like the ones he would give me after he would 'fall on his way back' instead of telling me he got bullied. But I don't want to pressure him about it, just like back then, as I fear that it would have a negative reaction. I could only hope that my son can get through this, and I will ask him from time to time, as I know that he isn't okay and I know that everything is not alright.

Heyoo. Yeah, I like were this is headed, I have big plans for the next few chapters, with major events. Also, tomorrow I'll upload and today here is the day of the child (basically like father's day but for younger kids) So for everyone out there happy day, the only one who told me this was my grandmother as my parents said I stopped being young the day I started to go out with friends. Still, I hope you had and have an amazing day, remember that you are loved and special, and I'll be back.