Protecting Him

Chapter 61. Lavender

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Hiro and I settled into our room which were located on the 4th floor. Hiro's being next to Katsuki's and mine in between Ochaco's and Mina's. I tiredly laid on my bed as Hiro looked out the balcony. Mr. Snuggles –the white little bunny also laying on the bed beside me.

My eyes became downcast. I sighed deeply. With all my memories back it's difficult to believe I used to be a social butterfly; a chipper girl who spoke her mind and did clumsy summersaults and befriended strangers.

I had so much confidence when befriending Touya, and now I'm the complete opposite of that. Dare I say I even forgot how to have fun and what to say to friends. How am I to approach everyone?

Another sigh escaped my lips. My phone replacing the bunny in my hands. I shakily grasped it tightly and armed myself with strength and opened my messages with Hitoshi and told him.

[Name]: Hello Hitoshi, I was wondering if we could talk

I cringed at the awkward message. Obviously, we're going to talk. Not like we're going to do something else like climb Mt. Fuji. Within a couple of minutes, I heard a buzz and saw his reply, much to my relief.

Hitoshi: Hey [Name], sure where at?

[Name]: Um maybe outside of the dorms?

Hitoshi: Dorms? You mean?? You're here?

[Name]: Yeah, it's a long story...

Hitoshi: That's great that you're here, okay cool I'll see you outside then

[Name]: Thanks

Time Skip~

As we arrived to meet up with Shinsou, Hiro was the first to address him.

"Hitoshi! Hitoshi!" Hiro ran up to him, "It's so great to see you again." He hugged Hitoshi who smiled and greeted back.

"Nice to see you're doing better Hiro. You and [Name]." Hitoshi glanced up from Hiro and smiled at me. But as soon as he saw the cuffs adorning my wrist he frowned slightly.

I smiled a little. Hiro went back to my side. His eyes looking at Hitoshi and me. "We can't thank you enough Hitoshi for finding my Neechan and for always believing in us." Hiro spoke, seeing that I couldn't speak.

"It's no problem Hiro. I'm just glad I found her in time." Hitoshi rubbed the back of his neck.

Hiro and Hitoshi began talking about the time Hiro spent at the hospital. I occasionally added a comment here and there but, just like with Hawks, I felt an uncomfortable sensation burning me from the inside. It was guilt.

As a few minutes passed and with a squirrel nearby, Hiro began focusing on the cute little thing, thus leaving Hitoshi and me alone. Given by the look Hiro gave me I bet he knew I had some things to speak with Hitoshi. I sighed softly as Hitoshi glanced at me.

The first thing I managed to say was an apology.

"I'm really sorry for all the trouble I –we caused you. What we did was unforgivable. I never meant to deceive you or hurt you in any way." I bit my lip.

"[Name] it's okay." He sighed softly.

"No, it's not okay. I lied and I made everything worse for everyone. I complicated things and made you all worry. Actions cause consequences and I understand if you hate me. You wouldn't be the first."