Fandom: My Hero Academia
Word count: Um somewhere past 1000
Warnings: SHINSOU IS DEAD
Note: Me sleeps now
Actual note: got really tired and started writing a xreader instead of a normal chapter, I do apologize
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Day 24093 This is my house. I won't allow anyone to harm it. There should have been no more intruders after the last one. I do not want these people here. They will leave-

Shinsou, lived.
He lived and he died.
The afterlife wasn't bad, he died a hero, and having the option of staying in his house to rest and in utter peace is something he did not take for granted. He loved observing the outside world but getting to look at pictures of him and his friends, for his house to feel like it was locked in time, made him forget he was dead.

But.. then a new hero moved in..

Young and spunky.

Who would move into a cold mansion in the middle of winter anyway?

From the minute Kate's real estate agent and her close the deal to now as she cooked herself dinner in his kitchen. You wondered why the house is so cheap out loud on the phone with your friends.

'Probably because someone died here.., people don't do research..' He thought to himself.

You weren't the first person but you were definitely going to be the last, how long would it take for people to realize this place is haunted? It should be a well-known fact..

Maybe because not everyone knew he lived here? Maybe because the house was in arguably good condition?

Probably because people associate places being haunted with stories of people going in and never coming out which is the exact opposite in this case.

A few coincidences would creep the person living in the house out but everyone outside of it could give logical explanations. He wasn't going to kill anyone, he isn't that type of person, he wasn't a villain and being dead wasn't going to change that. He just wanted to be alone, creeping people out of his space was all in good fun.

For him.

He watched as you stirred a pot of what he can only assume to be pasta. Your headphones plugged in as you softly hummed.

Shinsou smirked and flew open one the cabinets.

The crash made you flinch and look around quickly.

'This'll be an easy job..'

Day 24095 They invited their friends over.. They are loud. Always singing and talking and stomping. As if they must be louder than anything else.

The house was definitely an adjustment, it was big and for a fourth of the price. Almost too good to be true.

Throwing a housewarming party was a total must, according to your friends.

It was more of a small get-together than a party, you just showed them around and they helped you reorganize the place a bit. You got a couple of housewarming plants to line up a place and other trinkets to decorate your room. You watch them all leave, following them to their cars and giving them their individual goodbyes.

When you walked back to the house however your front door was closed and locked.. did you accidentally lock it out of habit?

No way, right?

The knob was still turning so the door itself must have been stuck, it was like something was up against it.

Knowing for sure it wasn't locked you pulled and twisted, and eventually- the handle broke off-

You watch the door swing open and you look at the handle in your hands confused.

'Maybe that's why the house is so cheap..? The doors are so old, it would be easy for someone to break in..' You thought.

For Shinsou this was bittersweet, yeah the door knob is broken but seeing you struggle might have been the highlight of his night.

Day 24106 There are bolts on the door now. Bolts and hideous, gaudy new locks. How dare they-

You breathe a breath of relief, every door was not only replaced but given new locks and you felt a little safer.

Just a little..

Your room was big. It was the master bedroom and the stuff you had in your apartment bedroom barely filled it, not to mention you were in a completely new bed with completely new dressers and curtains.

You thought you could handle it, you thought getting the furniture along with the house was a steal, the bed was much softer when you first took a look around. Now that you're in it, now that it's dark and you're realizing how alone you are.. it felt cold and ostracizing, that despite you living here and this being your bed, it didn't welcome you, you didn't belong.

Nightmares were a given.

Night 24112 I was going to fill the manner with random noises and creeks but they woke up screaming before I began. They started to turn on every light and left their door opened a crack. ...they're young, and shouldn't be living on their own. Was I ever that young?

Shinsou watched in wonder, you are definitely shaken up and he did nothing to cause it.

He watched you, taking deep breaths, telling yourself everything was all right.

He remembered when he first moved in here too, the house was obviously in better condition but the size did scare him. He smiled softly remembering times when he used to joke with friends about filling every room with cats. How it would be a feline sanctuary.

He thought about the only cat he ever had in his life, his best pal..

How he had to bury him after several long years of being together..

How long has it been since he thought back to that? Thought back to being alive?

Day 24129 They fixed the squeak in the door at the top of the stairs. It never squeaked when I still lived.

Still lived
..still lived?

As more and more days go by that's all he could think about, the improvements that were being made, the care that this person was putting into a home he had strong feelings towards.

He makes comparisons when he was still alive, they reminded him of himself, they reminded him of friends.

Some still alive, some living it up in heaven. Why was he so stubborn? He could be with them, but he chooses to lounge around an old house.

He chooses to observe.

Day 24121 The noise of the doorbell scares them. But they get so many deliveries. It is a good bell. It has worked all these years..

Shinsou could see one of the men coming now with their packages, trudging up to the door. ...maybe if he knocked before he gets here, they'll come and look before he can sound the bell.

He didn't want them to be scared..

Day 24114 They're planting flowers in boxes on my windowsills. I always wished I could have some flowers..

You decided your housewarming plants, the ones that were still alive anyway, would look much better in the sun instead of in a corner next to a window.

Plus it would be much easier to water them if they're in your balcony and not just anywhere around the house.

You never had much of a green thumb but the purple tulips seemed to blossom, it was a sight to see..

It made nighttime just a little more friendly, but leaving your balcony door open would only let in more cold air in and your bed was already harsh.

But you needed to grow up, no more lights, you had to learn to sleep in the dark, this is your house.

'What type of person is scared of the dark in their own house? What are you going to do when the power goes out? Cry?!'

You pumped yourself up, you were going to sleep! You were going to sleep without the lights on, at a reasonable time!

Night 24137 They're afraid of the dark. I could see it in their eyes when they got out of bed. ...I lit the lamps for them.

You woke up earlier than you thought, it was definitely a bit of a scare and you felt like you were being watched. You would think your lamp flickering on would have been even more terrifying but you didn't question it, you were just grateful.

'Maybe that's a timer for it and I just never knew about it because I always keep the lights on..'

Day 24142 They moved the couch to the sun spot a little to the right of the window. That is where I used to have my chair and pet-...

Shinsou glanced outside from his spot on the newly moved couch, right next to you reading a book. Outside, though the window, at the small patch of uneven dirt..

It made his heart heavy as he closed his eyes and thought about the good times.

'This is the only sensible place for it.'

He turned away at the sound of you yawning and placing your book on to the coffee table. He smiled to himself as he followed you back to your room.

'Looks like it's nap time'

Night 24205 They're singing in our kitchen. Found my cookbook in the gap at the back of the kitchen cabinet and now they're trying to cook. They wanted to start with the soufflé. They don't even know how to make béchamel.. I turned the page to the casserole instead.

You weren't paying attention, you were just following the instructions and by the time you realized the wind turned the page over you were already halfway done.

The picture in the book did look really good so your work wouldn't be going to waste.

Day 24236 This is my house. These are my borders. I won't allow anyone to harm them.

Shinsou stared at you while you slept, it was something he tried not to do since he learned it can give you nightmares or wake you up but he couldn't help it. He then looked at a conveniently placed sheet of paper..

Maybe it's time to close the connection..

He grabbed one of your pencils and tried to keep the note short and sweet.. but he couldn't help it.. he can always try again later

'Hi.. I'm the ghost that watches you sleep'

He smirked.
He couldn't wait to see your face.