Izuku's POV
It's bright outside. I can feel the warmth of the sun on my face. I know it's only been a day or two, but it feels like it's been years. I got clearance to make my own hearing aid. I already know the adjustments I want to make, but that'll come up later. Right now, I wanna go home and see my wonderful girlfriend.
Aizawa stands on my right and walks me to his car. I hear the doors to the hospital close behind me, and I let out a deep sigh. He doesn't say anything, just puts a hand on my back and lets me know he's here. I hope he knows how much I appreciate his help. Yeah, U.A. has been helpful, but Aizawa has been with me throughout all of it.
He unlocks the car and hops into the driver's side. I hop into passenger's and close my eyes as I lay my head back against the seat. I hear the car start and feel the car start reversing out of the parking garage. "Hey. You know those two people who helped you during the attack at the training camp and when you fought All for One?"
"Dabi and Toga? Yeah, I remember them. Are they alright?"
"Yeah. We actually found them. They were arrested for trespassing. They were found in your shop. I delivered your message to the police who captured them, and they're now on U.A.'s campus. Took a lot of strings being pulled to get that."
"I'm just glad they're safe. What's the plan?" I look out at the large concrete buildings as we pass by. I wonder what my life would be like in a different world. Mom is still alive. She cared about me. I didn't need a quirk. It'd be so much easier.
"We were actually waiting for you to get better. You have more information on them than we do. We had all the information you gave us, but we're smarter than that. You don't keep everything written down on in a document." I hum and nod. I'm glad Aizawa knows me that well.
"I'll debrief you on the extra information if I'm allowed to help figure out what to do. Those are my terms."
"I wouldn't expect any less." I smile and think about how good the future could be. Toga and Dabi having a better life. Maybe we could give Dabi a suit that could keep his skin safe while he uses his powers. A way to keep Toga sane while using her quirk. Maybe they'd even get to live normal lives. They could be heroes if they wanted. But that's not my decision to make. It's up to them.
The rest of the ride is quiet, but pleasant. Aizawa doesn't try and make conversation, and neither do I. But we don't need to talk. I'm just glad it was Aizawa who drove me home. We make it back to U.A., and I get out. I've been here before, but I'll always be stunned by the sight.
"Izuku!" I look a little more to the left and see Ochaco running toward me. I barely get my arms out before she jumps on me. I catch her and hold her and let her hold me as tight as she can. "I was so worried about you. Don't EVER do that to me again!"
"I'll try not to, I promise." She chuckles a little, and I can tell it's the first time she's laughed since I got injured. I feel a small pair of arms wrap around my knees, and I look down. I see Eri hugging my legs, and I try and let Ochaco down. "Sorry, but she needs me too." Ochaco nods and lets me set her down.
I kneel and hug Eri. She wraps her arms tight around my neck, and I hold her tightly, but not too tight. "I'm sorry, Eri. This wasn't the way I wanted our first week together to go." She just continues to cry into my shoulder. I can tell she's been blaming herself for it just from the look on Ochaco's face. "I want you to know, it wasn't your fault. I got hurt by trying to do too much. You can ask anyone that. Except Bakugo. He's not someone I want you around."
I hold her and walk with Ochaco and Aizawa back to the dorms. "Everyone's waiting for you. They've been worried sick. Bakugo seems to be concerned too. In his own way." I just nod and keep walking. I don't want to think about Bakugo. Not until I'm ready. I've still got a burning bit of anger, but I can feel it diminish more and more every day.
I open the door and hear everyone explode into questions. I let them get them out, and then walk upstairs without saying anything. I wanna spend some time with Eri and Ochaco first. This little girl needs me more than my friends.
I open the door to my room and set Eri down on my bed. She covers her face and I put my hand on her shoulder. "Eri, I need to talk to you." She keeps her hands over her face and nods. "Can you put your hands down?" She hesitates before putting them down. The area around her eyes is red and raw, and I can tell she's been crying since it happened. "I want you to know that it truly wasn't your fault. I did what I thought was right. I wanted to make sure you were okay and went in without a good plan.
"I'm sorry I made you worry. I love you, kiddo." She doesn't say anything, but she comes over and hugs me again. I hold her back, and then kiss her on the forehead. She seems exhausted. "You should sleep." She shakes her head, but I can tell she's tired. "It's okay. I'll be right here when you wake up. Okay?" She reluctantly nods, and I lay her down on my bed. I pull the blankets up to her chin and give her a kiss on the forehead again.
"Goodnight, Eri. I'll be right here when you wake up. Both of us will be." Ochaco nods and Eri snuggles up to the pillow.
"I love you, mom and dad." She starts snoring afterwards and I just let it all sink in. I know I'm blushing, and Ochaco is a tomato, but I don't care. It's the role we've fallen into.
I make my way towards the door and go to open it. Ochaco stops me and makes me face her. "Izuku, this could be the last moment of privacy we get for a few hours."
"I know. But they deserve answers. You most of all." She just nods and goes to open the door. I grab her arm and pull her close to me before kissing her. It's a sweet, slow kiss. I let it out after a few seconds, and she seems a little better. "If you want more later, just let me know." I wink at her and walk out. She follows a few seconds later, face bright red like a fire engine. I just smile and keep walking. Time to face the music.
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Hey. Sorry I've been away for so long. A lot has happened. Uh, Happy belated Halloween? I don't have an excuse, and I don't blame you if you're mad at me. I just hope you enjoyed the chapter, and you can give me your thoughts and opinions in the comments. I liked writing this chapter, and I'm thinking of adding some stuff in the future. I'll leave this up to you folks though. Should I add Toga to the ship? Her dating Deku and Ochaco? I'm not sure. Let me know what y'all think. Have a good day and remember to drink some water.

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