The week went by fast and the next thing you knew it was Thursday and today was going to be your little date with Mizushima- Manual told you his real name so score- and you were excited! You can't remember the last time you actually went out besides with Ruska so, this was something to look forward to! You were able to walk without your crutch so you did your chores and got ready to leave at around 2. You left your home texting Mizushima that you were on your way and you'll see him at three.

"You're in a good mood." You yelped turning to look at who scared you and it was Aizawa. That bastard.

"Give me a heart attack, why don't you." You frowned at him before turning back to your phone. "Manual invited me out to eat with him so that's where I am going now." You turned to look at Aizawa who hummed and was staring at the elevator doors.

"Never knew the two of you were that close." You raised an eyebrow at him

"Not close just two friends hanging out you know? Do you want to hang out with me too one day? Is that why you ask?" You got in his face smirking. You giggled when he put his whole hand on your face to push you back.

"Only someone with no brain cells will do that." You smirked again at him using your tail to tilt his face towards you.

"That means you have none. I'll make a day for us so you don't get jealous, okay?" You removed your tail and closed your eyes laughing. You completely missed the look he gave you and the light blush on his face. You continued talking to him as you left the building until you got to the bus stop. "I'll talk to you later Zawa-kun! I'll let you know how everything goes." You waved to him as he walked down the block and it didn't take long for the bus to come. The ride to the little diner wasn't too long. It was about 40 minutes away so you listened to music and played games on your phone to kill time. You got off the bus some time later and stood in front of the diner sending a picture to Mizushima. You waited for a reply but, you got a tap on your shoulder instead. You turned to see Mizushima smiling at you.

"Glad to see you came." That was strange. Why wouldn't you come?

"Of course, I will. Now let's go." You both walked side by side the waiter waving to him and ushering the two of you to some seats. You looked around noticing a plethora of plants and flowers. This further confirmed your suspicions that he was a plant guy. He probably had a whole garden back at home. The waiter sat the two of you down with your menus and left to get you some drinks.

"I know it may not be much, but it's quiet and nice." You glanced over at him noticing he was fidgeting. He was really nervous for some reason.

"There's no need to be nervous, I love it and this further confirms you're a plant guy. Bet you know the best flowers to give a girl." You winked at him trying to ease away his nerves. He flushed red and started laughing going off about different plants, flowers, and whatever else. Honestly, if you didn't know he was a pro-hero you would have thought he was a botanist.

"The technical terms for flowering plants are angiosperms and gymnosperms. There are also vascular and non-vascular plants- oh, I'm sorry. I must sound boring. Go ahead and talk about something you like." You raised an eyebrow at him. He wasn't boring.

"There's nothing boring about anything you just said. Honestly, if I didn't know you were a hero I would have thought you were a botanist." He seemed to deflate a bit at that but, he smiled regardless.

"I'm surprised you even know who I am. There's nothing extraordinary about me. I have a water manipulation quirk. There's nothing flashy or amazing about that. I'm just plain old, normal me." You let his words wash over you trying to make sense of what he's thinking. He was insecure and felt he didn't measure up to a hero.

"Who told you, you couldn't be a hero?" He was startled at that, he looked stunned and started stuttering but, thankfully was saved by the waiter coming back to ask for the food. The two of you ordered and when the waiter left he turned to you with a heavy sigh.

"...My parents, peers, my siblings were the only ones who believed in me. It was hard. I was always told I wasn't good enough. I should get a normal job and stop reaching for the unattainable. I cried a lot. There were a lot of nights that all I wanted to do was give up. I'm glad I didn't, I'm happy with what I do and there are a handful of people with quirks similar to mine that aspire to be a hero. I just wish I had support. My parents still don't support me but, I don't care. It hurts a lot but I'm fine with what I do now." He paused seeming to mull over his words "I named myself a normal hero because that's what I am. I'm normal. I'm not flashy. I didn't go to U.A or Shiketsu Academy. There's nothing special about me." You stayed silent as he seemed to close in on himself. You thought about everything he said and were ready to speak when the waiter came. Once they dropped off your food and left that's when you turned to Mizushima who was just poking at his food.

"You know." You paused wanting him to look at you when you said this "I think you're the perfect bouquet of flowers." He was confused and before he can ask you plowed forward "Pink carnation for unforgettable, edelweiss for courage and devotion, magnolia for love for nature, a daisy for innocence, chrysanthemum for honesty, black-eyed Susan for a sense of justice and daffodils for new beginnings." You smiled softly at him as his jaw remained slack, eyes blown wide, face flushed a pretty red. "Everyone who doubted you was wrong, everyone who said you were plain was wrong, everyone who said you're not worth it was wrong, you are everything but those things Mizushima." You smiled at him looking back down at your food allowing him to process everything that was said. You heard him sniff but, didn't look up wanting to give him some sort of privacy. You did look up when you felt both of his hands grip one of yours tightly pressing his forehead onto the closed hands.

"Thank you....so much." He held your hand for a while and you let him. He finally got his composer and let go leaving the two of you to eat in silence for a bit. However, it seemed your talk gave him that boost of confidence to go all in about plants and flowers and whatever else flowed through his head. The two of you ended up staying about two hours before you both left thanking the waiter. "Hey, um, there's this park not too far from here if you want..." He trailed off seeming to deflate a bit. Before he can decline you jumped at the idea.

"I would love to go. I don't have anything to do or go back home to." He smiled at that and grabbed your wrist dragging you along to the park. The two of you found a bench and talked for another hour or so before you decided to head home. "Let me walk you to the bus stop." He talked with you the whole time and before the bus came he gave you a hug. It was nice. He smelled really good too.

"Wow, you smell good. I like that cologne." He blushed lightly giggling. "I'll text you once I get home okay? Make sure you get home safe yourself Mizushima!" You waved to him getting on the bus. You grabbed a seat and listened to music for the rest of the ride back home. Once you were home you decided to work on some of your comics and edit another video while dinner was cooking. In the middle of uploading another video, you heard a knock on your door. Getting up you opened the door surprised to see Aizawa there. "Zawa-kun?" You tilted your head trying to figure out why he was there.

"Can I come in?" Confused still, you moved over opening the door further. He walked in and you locked the door behind the two of you waiting for him to finish putting his stuff down and guiding him to the couch.

"I'm happy to see you but, how come you're here?" He didn't seem the type to want to come to anyone so this was a surprise.

"...Didn't want to be by myself...I can leave." He went to get up but, you used your tail to gently push him back down on the couch. It was his turn to look surprised but, you simply smiled.

"I don't mind the company. I'll serve us some food once it's done, hope you like Katsudon." You used your tail to grab the remote and give it to him "Feel free to look through the channels. You can get comfy I promise." You didn't wait for an answer but, went back to the kitchen to check on the food. It was silent minus the buzz of the TV but, it was comforting. Twenty minutes later you had two servings of katsudon for the two of you. You gave him the plate and sat down next to him. The two of you ate in silence watching the TV occasionally. Once done you both set the plates down on the table and leaned back on the couch.

"You can ask you know. I know it's illogical for me to be here." You looked over at him raising an eyebrow. You were definitely curious but, if he wanted to tell you he would have.

"It's fine. You'll tell me one day it doesn't have to be today though." He was quiet before he let out a breath he was holding "So get untensed you're safe here." You decided to be bold and lean against him. He froze up as you expected but, after a few more minutes he relaxed a bit and wrapped an arm around your shoulders.

"Thank you." You said nothing as you snuggled deeper into his side.

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