this chapter is a two-parter and it's all about y/n and the girls!!

"YOU NEVER WENT OUT ON A SHOPPING SPREE?! LIKE AT ALL!!"

"Mina shhh," you shushed the girl, rocking a sleeping Kazuko in your arms. Late at night, you find yourself in Mina's company after supper. It's there—in your room, where you confessed that you were the biggest loner on the planet from elementary, junior high, to the beginning of high school. To make matters worse, you never had any confidence in yourself and Mina could sense it by the way you stuck to comfy attire outside of classes lately. Now you feel embarrassed.

"I can't believe I didn't notice," You muttered under your breath. 

"Y/n there's nothing to be ashamed of," Mina assures you. "You know what-" 

Mina refuses to listen any longer and reminds you of her offer from the last time you both talked. She won't take no for an answer when your second date with Bakugou was coming up in a couple of days. Her only request was for an entire day, beginning tomorrow. 

You took up Mina's offer and joined her alongside the other girls on a trip to the mall for a fun day out. While Mina promised to keep your relationship a secret, she couldn't help but spill the tea, though you didn't mind them knowing. Momo was so happy for you and wanted to make today extra special. You didn't know how, but you were about to find out soon enough. Never in your life have you ever been out with friends, but despite that, you assured yourself that you'd have one hell of a time.

"Operation Y/n's first shopping spree is in effect!" Mina declares once her foot enters the mall. Crowds, bright store signs, and the smell of food stores greeted your senses. You followed beside Momo and Jirou nervously. Mina decided that the best way to impress your significant other is to show off your pretty face (because all my readers are beautiful). "To the cosmetic store!"

"You're so lucky, Y/n. I want to go on a date," Said Toru, walking right beside you.

You reassured Toru, with Ochoco and Jirou also agreeing, that she will find someone eventually. Out of disappointment, Toru let out a heavy sigh. Mina huffs, clasping her hips.

"Who needs boys when we have each other for today? Today is all about the girls and I say we should have a slumber party after this! No boys allowed!" Mina announces, causing a couple of gasps from the girls. 

"Yes!" Ochaco shouts, pumping her fists in the air.

"Oh, that sounds like fun!" Toru exclaimed. You and Momo tilt your head to the side. 

"I've never been to one before," you both said in unison, internally. Taking you by your hands, the girls dragged you into the closest cosmetic store before clothes. Makeup and skincare were the easy part, the rest would take ages. Scanning the clothing racks, Ochaco and Tsuyu gathered clothes.

The girls' compliments make you feel confident enough to show off your style as you browse through one store. Their words of encouragement may have been just what you needed, or perhaps it was the jolt of caffeine from your morning coffee.

"Alright let's try these on," Ochaco offered, passing you the next pile of clothes for you to try on. You thanked her, walking behind the curtain and shutting it behind you. Looking over the garments, you sighed, stripping out of your clothes. Tsuyu made sure to leave accessories on top of the pile, giving you more alternatives to your picks.

"Okay, Y/n! you can come out now!" Mina calls out, excited after some time. You move the curtain aside, step out of the fitting room and your outfit catches the group's attention. As soon as you revealed yourself, the girls marvelled at the sight. Though you didn't have a pleasing look on your face.

"How are we feeling about those clothes y/n?" Asked Momo, moments after. 

Without hesitation, you take one more look over yourself, shaking your head from side to side. "Next,"

The girls made sure that you were happy with your options and if the store did not satisfy you; they rejected it immediately. Walking in and out of fitting rooms, you struggled to stick to a style without thinking about your mom's body. Do you go for loose clothing or tight? Do colours make you stand out? 

Store after store, you didn't leave until you carried enough bags to fill up three closets. It was all too much paid by Momo, who was excited to contribute to the economy. The only time you spent money was to buy food for the girls—plus snacks. You were so grateful for the clothes so much that you didn't want the day to end. That's when the group decide to explore the mall's entertainment centre, especially the arcade. 

"Oh, a little to your left Y/n!" Ochaco instructs you, pointing to the hawks plushy in a claw machine. You moved the joystick in that direction, moving your eyes between the moving claw and the plushie. Pushing on the red button, you both watch the claw drop and clasp a wing. A gasp turns to a cry as the claw loses its grip, dropping the plush.

"No!" You both screamed in unison. 

In the next game, you played with Jirou shooting targets on a screen using a fake gun. It's one game where you compete against another player. In all honesty, Jirou was winning to which you blamed it on your eyesight—you lied. Purposely missing most of the target gave your opponent the win. 

"Damn it," You cursed, putting the gun back where you found it before you congratulated Jirou. "Good game, Kyouka,"

 "Thanks, you too," 

In between playing, Mina snapped some group photos on her phone, and so you can look back at them to feel the excitement and joy of the shopping trip all over again. You couldn't help but smile as the girl hyped you up while posing in front of the camera. Jirou even threw an arm over your shoulder and looped the other around Mina's for her to take a selfie together. 

"Plus ultra!" Ochaco grins, throwing up a peace sign.  

"Guys, look! It's a photo booth!" Toru pointed out from the corner of her eye. Dragging you towards the machine, Ochaco seated you in the middle and all simultaneously, the girl's attempts to fit inside failed terribly. The photo booth was a hilarious experience, with each of you crammed in and making goofy faces for the camera. The machine printed out two copies once your session had finished and some pictures came out blurry. 

Looking over the photos, you couldn't get rid of the smile on your face and as you all were ready to leave, you feel yourself tearing up. Momo sees your expression, instinctively grabbing your hand. 

"Thank you, guys!" You spoke, loudly crying into your hands. The girls mistook it for tears of joy, but to you, it meant so much more. You were beyond happy, enjoying life as a teenager and making memories to last a lifetime—you wish for life to go on like this forever, with endless happiness. 

this chapter hit me hard because I've never had any of this growing up (even now). If you do this with your friends (or anything related)...I hate you