The feeling of skin on yours, the images of the previous night flashed back into your mind as you began to wake from a sound slumber. The noise of beeping getting louder and louder before an arm reached over to grab the disturber of sleep and of this perfect moment. As soon as the high-pitched banshee of a machine was silenced, the muscular arm wrapped itself back around your body. The feeling of tiny kisses being placed on the bare skin of your shoulder as you slowly began to realise that you had let your desire get the better of you last night.

Hitoshi was no fool, he knew last night would not mean that the two of you were back together. If it were that simple, you wouldn't have left in the first place. Instead, the guy was going to hold you in his arms, for as long as possible. Not questioning you, not telling you to stay or to be with him as he knew that you already knew, that he wanted you back in his life.

The silence between the two of you was almost peaceful with a slight tension of who would be the first to pull away. Neither of you wants to leave the warmth from under the duvet, to the bitter coldness of not being in one another arms.

Luckily, it wasn't the two of you that had to make that decision as Aizawa knocked on the door.

"Breakfast is ready...get your asses out of bed. Hitoshi you have college and I'm sure you need to see your dad today (f/n). Unless you will be gracing us with your presence at college today or are you still determined to not continue with your education...not that I care. Just get up," the sound of him stomping back down the hallway made the two of you groan but yet internally sigh in relief.

"Guess we best get up...as the next person will most likely be loud and annoying," Hitoshi groaned, clear annoyance in his tone.

"Yeh," was all you managed to mumble as you got out of the bed first, Hitoshi's purple tired eyes watching the glow of your soft skin as you retrieve your clothes from the night of passion the two of you had shared. All he wanted was to tell you, tell you that it was ok, but you wouldn't believe him at the moment.

It was something you had to come to terms with on your own, but he was going to show you the kindness and love he felt for you. No matter if you pushed him away today, he would try again and again until you were ready to accept what you truly felt in your heart for the sleepy cat of the man.

"I'm going to grab a shower kitten. Tell them I'll be down soon," kissing the top of your head, he slipped some clothes on and went to head out the door only to be stopped as you wrapped your arms around his waist, resting your forehead against his back as your hands clenched tightly to his vest.

"Thank you...for understanding," the softness of your eyes made his eyes go wide, it was you telling him that you understood that you weren't ready for what he wanted but it confirmed to him that deep down within you, you'd also not given up on your heart.

Looking back over his shoulder, he felt the material on his back to feel damp making him sigh.

"I'll wait...so will they as well," was all he said, making you look into his serious eyes that held no regret as your trembled with tears. "Go eat. Get your strength back! Hell, you need it if you're going to get strong again...the girl I knew wouldn't let something like this break her," you couldn't look away from him as his cheeks blushed.

"The girl that I've known most of my life would have a little time then, she would bounce back stronger than she was before...you are that girl, well I believe so anyway," turning to face you, he leaned down capturing your lips softly with his, the taste of salty tears on them before he pulled away and walked out the room leaving you stood there a moment.

'He's right...I need to work out what I want...not feel the way that man, made me feel,' taking a deep breath, you decided that you would work this out in your own head before involving those that loved you as it was something you felt you had to do on your own still. That was your mistake though as there was no way in hell you would be walking this road alone. 

Take a moment, you got dressed and headed down to get breakfast. Of course, as soon as Eri saw you she was super excited. Asking you all sorts of questions and luckily, Aizawa explained that you were really sleepy so stayed in the guest room and that you would be getting picked up when everyone left to school and work.

When Hitoshi came down, he made a point of sitting next to you resting his hand on your leg as he ate some toast. The purple-haired guy wasn't ready to let you go just yet, that you placed your hand over his. The gesture alone was giving him hope that soon you'll be happy to tell him what you felt.

The knock on the door brought you back to reality as you got up, "Thank you for letting me stay last night," smiling the family looked at you, all of them with a smile as Eri ran over hugging you.

"Will you come to play again?" she looked up to you as you looked down smiling.

"I'm sure I could sort something. Have fun at school," being excited the little girl ran back to her mum as you waved as you walked out to the car. Leaving back to your own home, as Hitoshi sighed instantly looking miserable the moment you left again.

Part one of the plan had played out better than even your Gramps had imagined, as your mind was already well and truly on the way to being determined but there were still a few speed bumps on the way. However, the night before played on your mind distracting you most of the day even when you went to check on your dad due to him not staying awake for too long. Sat in the hospital holding your dad's hand, even though you had changed and showered the ghost touch of Hitoshi still lingered over your skin.

The thought of the two of you sending butterflies to your stomach like it had the first time you had started to date. That was until your phone began to buzz making you jump and quickly stand up, walking out the hospital room to not wake up your dad.

Looking at the screen it confused you a little, "Hi Aizawa, everything ok?" it was so out of the blue, well to you it was but, of course, they were all in on the plan and to some extent your dad was, but you would find out that until later.

"Hey Yagi, everything is fine. I'm actually calling for a massive favour. Emi and Hizashi, have to work late. I have Eri with me, but I also need to coach," it shocked you that he was calling to ask you after meeting the girl once. "Basically, if you could come to watch her, maybe take her to the park or something that would be amazing. If either of the two of them finish earlier then they can call to pick her up or you take her," he sounded like his usual self but the silence from your end was as predicted.

"Look I know you're dealing with some shit right now (f/n) but I trust you to look after my daughter. I trust you because I have known your since you were a baby. So, will you be able to as it will be a real pain if I have to call someone less reliable as you," it was his nicest way of saying it but at the same time snapping you back to reality.

"Yeah sure. My dad is sleeping anyways I'll just leave him a note and head over." you'd not realised you were pacing in the corridor.

"Great, see you soon," with that he hung up and you walked back into the room to see your dad still asleep. Kissing his head, you said goodbye, before getting in your car to meet up with the desperate father and his daughter.

However, he'd messaged before you got in the car to advise that they would be at the training ground. That meant that you were not only going to see Hitoshi after last night, but you were also going to see the others and that was something you were not sure you were ready for again. Of course, Yo was the exception and it made you realise just how much the man from Ketsubutsu had been left out previously that you began to feel guilty.

However, at this moment in time, you were yet again playing straight into Gramps and the tenacious ten's plan. All you could worry about was how they were going to react to you.

***Happy December 8th everyone! Hope you enjoyed chapter 8. Part one of the plan down how many parts to this plan is there and just how many people are involved...stay tuned! ***