He looked up at the stars, tears brimming his eyes threatening to fall any second now. A smile fell on his face shortly,
finally...she became one of the stars.
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"You are a hero." She said with a shaky breath, "It matters not which side you...
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꧁eighty꧂ First Snow
The very moment all that photography shenanigans ended, Shinsou brainwashed Hawks to shut up as the two made their way out of the mall—after the photographer bid thanks and said they'll be paid handsomely.
(Name) somehow felt bad leaving Hawks, but she remembered that Hawks was on her contacts list. She'll just call him to apologize and maybe set up a hangout plan—that's if Hawks forgives her.
The two teenagers spent the rest of their night together in peace, walking back to the dorms as they passed through a quiet park. The gig finished at 1 AM.
Despite the model insisting that they stay at the hotel across the mall, Shinsou said they had plans—which confused all of them since who would still have plans at 1 in the morning?
But Shinsou's plan was this. A silent, peaceful walk toward the dorms.
Shinsou carried a total of three shopping bags and (Name) carried one. They were all gifts from the staff and some were the clothes they wore for the shoot.
The two held a good conversation, enjoying each other's company against the cold holiday breeze.
Shinsou spoke rather a lot today. He would only spit out one to two-word replies, 5 sentences a day MAX, but today was something different.
He bickered with the bird hero Hawks, went on a small movie night with (Name), and got the chance to enjoy the silent park with her.
(Name) asked, "are you tired? I can always glitch us back.." but Shinsou shook his head, not wanting to let her go and spend every second he could get.
He was well aware that the lady next to him was rather popular with the boys. Sometimes it downed him, thinking what can I even offer? She has everything and if ever she needs something, can I give it to her?
He also found it amusing, how one girl could catch the attention of tens of men—him being part of that group. The way (Name) acts to men was kind of flirtatious, as if she was leading them on but that's just how (Name) treats people.
She treats them the way they treat her.
Her flirtatious aspect wouldn't come in just suddenly, of course, something influenced her—which we'll talk about in a few chapters.
Shinsou was one to drown himself in doubting thoughts. WAS. It was not until his brawl with Midoriya, which opened new doors and opportunities for him. He got to train with Aizawa, he learned how to communicate and understand his peers more, and learned how to collect himself whenever he was with the (Name).
He looked over to (Name), who was blabbering about magic with a smile. He listened, but at the same time took this chance to admire her glistening features against the dim lamp posts.
Shinsou smiled, then chuckled. (Name) asked why he laughed, but he just shook his head and told her to continue her stories.
(Name) told Shinsou about Lancelot and Carlitos, also saying that he should be with Carlitos to train him if ever he needs extra help. Shinsou thanked her for the offer.
Shinsou brought his hands together and rubbed them to warm them up. It was cold already, and snow hasn't even fallen.
It was late at night and the two forgot that UA locks their school's gates. They laughed silently, absorbing their idiocy and company.
"You have a picture of your room?" (Name) asked, "I can glitch us there."
Shinsou nods and pulls out his phone, "I think I sent my mom a pic. Hold up." (Name) nodded and waited as Shinsou scrolls through his message history.
(Name)'s eyes wandered as she snuggled herself down on her scarf. Her eyes then fell to Shinsou when he called her attention. "Here," he said and showed him his phone.
"Will it work? I took this photo a couple of weeks ago–I guess it did." Shinsou changes his sentences when he and (Name) suddenly glitched back to his room.
The lights were off but luckily, the curtains were opened letting the gentle light of the moonshine through his windows.
"Thank you for today, (Name)." Shinsou started. His heart started to beat faster as he felt tingling in his hands. Should I hug her?
(Name) looks around, inspecting the room to find any personality in his room. So far, it was a simple room with nice grey and white aesthetics.
Whilst Shinsou contemplated if he should hug her and (Name) looking around the room, the silence engulfed them awkwardly.
"I should get going. I ha—" She was cut off by Shinsou. Finally, he fought all doubting thoughts and let his body move, engulfing (Name) with a big hug.
(Name) smiled and reciprocated the gesture. She squeezed his reassuringly, "thank you for today too, Shinsou. I enjoyed it today."
(Name) thought she wouldn't get an answer, or at least let the silence sit between them for a while to enjoy each other's comfort but no. Shinsou opened his mouth and asked a rather unexpected question.
"Would you get mad at me if I kissed you?"
(Name) flinched and pulled her head back, her arms still around his waist. She looked at him, maybe waiting for a "just kidding" but nothing came.
She was used to being the one flirting and making the bold move, but right now in the cold silence of Shinsou's room, he was the bold one.
"Yo," She started. She kissed a lot of guys before, so what's different with this purple head?
Shinsou knew she wasn't uncomfortable, just confused. He too was confused as to why he suddenly asked that but decided to take the consequences of his words. Besides, if Shinsou knew she wasn't comfortable, he wouldn't ask such a question.
Shinsou was one to fall hard.
"Yes or no?" Shinsou asked seriously. His eyes still held contact with (Name)'s.
She smiled and rolled her eyes, "sur—" She didn't even get to finish her reply when Shinsou smashed his lips on hers.
(Name)'s eyes widened, giving her the chance to see Shinsou's eyes passionately closed. Slowly she closed her eyes, unhooked her arms on his waist, and wrapped them around his neck.
There they stood in front of Shinsou's balcony windows enjoying each other in their arms as they missed to see the first snowfall down.
After a few moments, they pulled away from each other and took heavy breathes. They smiled, and both suddenly turned in the direction of his window when they saw something move.
"Wah," (Name) says in awe.
"Snow.." Shinsou said.
While (Name) admired the snow outside his window, Shinsou looked at (Name) with a diffident gaze.
