Entanglement Series: Of Firsts

Classroom Antics

"Oh, dear," Recovery Girl tsked, fussing over me with an ice pack and some gauze. "How in the world did you get a bloody nose on the first day, darling?"

Shinsou gave me a pointed look at her question. He definitely wanted to know what had happened, as well.

"Ah, well... I was stopping an angry Pomeranian from attacking someone. He found something out that made him furious and I interjected, using my quirk on him. When I released him, he almost fell and I tried to catch him. This is the result of not knowing my own strength."

"That's a whole lot for your first day, dear. Tell Eraserhead that you're excused from the rest of the test and tell the Pomeranian that I'll neuter him if he hurts such a pretty face again." Shinsou straight up cackled and promised to relay the message.

We came back in time to see Midoriya walking into the circle with a ball in his hand, looking terrified. Holding the ice pack to my nose, I sidled up to Bakugo and Shinsou stood directly behind me.

"Hey, blasty. The old lady said to tell you she'll cut your balls off if you mess with Ren again."

Bakugo rolled his eyes, gaze landing on the ice pack on my face. "It was your fucking fault but... I'm sorry about your face," he mumbled so that only we could hear. No way was he letting the others hear him apologize.

Smiling, I leaned into him, "It's alright. My nose doesn't really hurt. It's the headache that comes with it that sucks the most but the physical contact helps dull it." He nodded and turned just in time to see Midoriya break his finger tossing the ball.

Shinsou yanked me back seconds before Bakugo started screaming and advancing on the poor boy.

"He might be different around us, short stuff; but it's going to take a lot for him to work through the issues he has with that poor kid. I do not envy him."

The rest of the day was actually quite normal and that suited me just fine. Lunch rolled around and people started clumping into groups. Ochako approached my desk but was immediately cut off by both Bakugo and Shinsou sitting on top of my table.

"I am not dealing with any of these extras at lunch. Let's grab our food and sit outside." I looked to the other boy, rolling my eyes when I saw him nodding in agreement. They dragged me to the lunchroom where we quickly grabbed meals and headed outside.

"You know, I might be socially awkward but you two are socially distant. At least I try! You just avoid social interactions altogether!" I plopped down under a tree and they followed, not saying a word. The silence was comfortable and it was obvious they both needed this respite.

I guess even Bakugo needs quiet time. I choke on my food when Bakugo nonchalantly mentions that they don't avoid me. He, however, acts like nothing was said and keeps eating.

Finishing my food, I observed them both and asked the question that was on my mind. "So, Bakugo, what set you off today with Midoriya was that you were told he doesn't have a quirk, right? Then, today, he suddenly has one."

He paused, giving me some serious side eye. "The fucking nerd NEVER had a quirk and I would have known if he had a powerful one like that shit. He either lied or something weird is going on." He raked his hand through his hair, looking confused and agitated.

Shinsou sighed loudly and we both turned to look at him. "Bakugo, that kid is terrified of you but he obviously tries to be friends with you. What the hell did you do when you were convincing him to not become a hero?"

Thick silence engulfed us after his question. I grabbed both of their hands and laid back, deciding to just observe. I sagged in relief at the physical contact and they did the same.