Academia Book of Oneshots

KiriDenki: The Idiot Captain

The wind blew through his hair, the tiny yellow strands tangling with one another getting caught in the corners of his mouth irritably.

But he didn't seem to mind as he stared outwards.

The wooden beam beneath his feet creaked under his weight, his hand gripping the coarse rope that would've caused blisters if not for his heavily calloused hands.

It would've been terrifying. Standing that high up on unstable ground, with only a single rope keeping you steady.

But he wasn't bothered one bit.

Because the sky was just above him.

It was so close that if he reached out, it'd feel like he could intertwine his fingers with the clouds.

It made him want to sigh from the sight, but he wasn't there to enjoy the view- as stunning as the ocean was, glistening with the red light of the morning sky dotted by purple splotches.

He stayed for a second, taking it in, the way the ocean went on forever, the water shining as it lapped quietly below him.

Without a word he grinned a toothy grin that glinted in his eyes, jumping from the beam while still holding onto the rope as he slid down with a rushed hiss.

He passed the billowing sails that silhouetted his body as he plummeted, the speed pushing his hair up wildly from the rush.

Within seconds his feet were planted on the deck with a tap as his shipmates gave him a quick glance before returning to their duties.

His smile widely on his face as his vision suddenly went dark and he sputtered as he lifted the thing that covered his head, peaking at his assailant.

"You're the Captain, start acting like one and stop leaving your hat in weird places."

He grinned at his firstmate, a goofy smile reaching the sparkles in his eye as he gave a wink and took the oversized hat- Decorated with an elegant black feather pinned to the side and a golden trim edging along the black fabric.

"Awe Jirou~ You know I hate this thing~" He whined placing the hat on her head, the thing looking just as ridiculous on her as it did him.

"Anyway you know it suits you better!" He laughed as she just sighed, but made no move to take it off.

"Kaminari, you're an idiot. How in the world do you even manage to run this ship."

With that same goofy grin he threw an arm around her shoulder, wheeling her away towards the bow.

"Well that's cause I've got my wonderful firstmate! You do all the work and I get to be your lovable Idiot Captain!"

She sighed again, this time removing the hat and setting it on his head gently. Though it was a bit extravagant for his ordinary appearance, she had to admit it looked good on him.

"You're an idiot," she muttered as he laughed, the sound resonating around them startling the quiet morning air.

"You know you love me!" He winked giving her a finger gun as she rolled her eyes, a faint smile on her lips as she looked out into the sea.