โœฎ - ๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฎ๐˜บ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด

You know how I was saying that Natsou was my favorite brother? Well he might not be anymore.

I mustered up a smile and turned around to look at him.

"Oh, hey! What's up?"

He walked up to me with a smile too, lifting his arm to offer me a handshake. I took his hand in mines and we greeted each other. Both of us could tell that our over the top smile was all fake.

"It's a surprise to see you out here."

"Really?" I laughed, letting go of him hands, "It's a honor to be in your presence then?"

"We didn't get to talk much when Hawks introduced you to us." Natsou replied, ignoring what I just said. "Mind going for a chat."

I had already notice what his intentions were. Though, I never thought he'll be this straight forward about it. Eyes darting around, I spotted Shoto behind him. He too, was staring at me. Having both of their eyes on me made me queasy.

"Unfortunately, I have plans to attend and things to do."

He nodded his head in understanding, "Gosh, I'm sorry for stopping you."

He didn't sound sorry at all. Instead his intense stare was triggering my flight or fight.

"You have something to say?" I asked, knowing it was better if he just got it out of his system instead of keeping it in. "You could just ask now, it's not as if I'm in a hurry."

Oh, how much I regretted asking...

"It's just, you look like someone I knew." He took my silence as an answer to keep talking, "You look familiar, almost too alike."

I scoffed, "Wow, really?" Reminding myself to shut up and just walk away next time, "Sorry for asking but did she pass away? You said 'knew'?"

He shook his head, "No, hopefully not. But she went missing a couple months ago and we still haven't found any evidence of her death or where she could be."

Nodding my head, "I'm sorry to hear that."

"It's alright. Clearly you aren't her, so I'm sorry for keep you here with our useless questions."

I almost released a huge sigh of relief. Luckily I caught myself just in time and masked it as if I coughed. He shot me another glance of suspicion. Most likely knowing that I was hiding something, still believing that I might be someone he once 'knew'.

I quickly excused myself, "Sadly, I'll have to go to finish up my task. If fate brings us together next time, then let's have a proper chat." I could see how he was hesitant of letting me go. Making my sister instinct go haywire. "I-"

"[N/N]!" I snapped my head around to see Keigo. He flew down, landing right besides me. "And Natsou. What are you two doing together?"

"Hawks! We just bumped into each other!"

I turned to Keigo, "I'm out for groceries."

"Groceries?" He almost made it sound like a question, "But we have chicken at home."

"That's exactly why I'm out shopping for food."

"We'll it seems like I was taking up [N/N] time." Natsou said, turning around and tugging Shoto's sleeve so he could stop glaring at me. "I must get going now, Fuyumi is waiting for the ingredients for dinner."

"Right. Get home safe Natsou! And tell that big guy I said 'Hi'."

His eyes dropped at the mention of his father, but he shrugged anyways. Already walking away from us with Shoto by his side.

"Don't know if I could deliver that message safely!"

Keigo chuckled, "It's alright!"

I turned around after seeing them cross the street and talking amongst themselves. Keigo immediately followed me from behind. Allowing him to tag along, I entered the supermarket.

"Shouldn't you be on duty?"

"Nah, I'm on lunch break, love."

I peered at him from the corner of my eyes, "You shouldn't be calling me that in public Hawks." I shot him a grin as I picked up a basket by the door.

"Really?" He acted as if he was in deep thought. With his hands under his chin and everything. "Why not though?" He smirked and trailed behind me.

I puffed out my cheeks, "Do whatever you want."

He chuckled and walked a bit faster to catch up with me. His footsteps got louder and louder the closer he got. He bent over and leaned his head on my shoulder to nudge me with his cheeks.

"Are you pouting?" He cooed, "How cute?"

Waving my hands around to get him off me. I ignored him as I walked down the aisle to grab the things we needed. He followed me silently with his usual cheeky smile.

"This was why I should've came by myself."

I watched as a crowd of kids, teenagers, boys and girls, but mostly girls surrounding the winged man. It looked like he was suffocating and he had no control over them whatsoever. He looked at me nervously, wondering how I was gonna react. Just to flinch at my glare.

"Come on guys!" He yelled so everyone could hear him well, "We're in a supermarket! Where's your decency? Remember we have to be quiet and polite to other shoppers."

He sounded like a teacher right now.

I rolled my eyes. Whatever he had just said went through one ear and out the other. Being the next in line, I walked up to the cashier and watched as they scanned the labels on the food.

"Would you be paying in cash or card."

"Card please."

I swiped my card and then grabbed the bags. I was honestly just gonna leave Hawks to deal with his 'little' problem.

"Don't leave me!"

I couldn't help but laugh at the situation he was in. The more he struggled the more people that'll join in and ask for a photo or an autograph. It was just flat out hilarious. But it wasn't like I was going get out anyways with how much people that crowded around the exits.

"Guys, if you want an autograph or something, let's go outside instead of interrupting this business, should we?" They nodded at his suggestion and all rushed out the door. "Now I know how excited you are to see me, but I have plans today. So I could only do so much with limited time..."

Watching as he tried to calm the crowd down, he eventually started with a autographs and the photos. He glance at me once in a while to see if I was still there and every time I will offer him a smile.

But then the line got longer and longer. He looked like a sadden puppy when he mouthed 'go home first', because he knew this will take longer than he initially thought it'll be. He also felt bad for making me hold those groceries the whole time. I smiled, nodding and started walking back to his house.

But of course everything couldn't go my way. I'm like a magnet to negative things.

I placed the bags on the ground gently. Cause I wasn't gonna eat chicken for the third time today.ย ย  Frowning, I stepped away from the groceries and wiped my cheeks. The blood already dripping down my face, I glanced at him in annoyance. He wore the same crazed smile that I hated oh-so much.

"I ain't that happy to see you."

His smile didn't falter, he didn't even seem to mind what I said. Instead he sprinted to me with his arms out. I grabbed it, fingers warped around his forearm, I threw him over me.

I could hear him yelling behind me, his voice filled with anger as he came at me again, this time faster. I raised my hands to block his blows, feeling the impact of his fist against my skin. I grimaced, each blow pushed me back.

Beneath my feet, I could see a macabre spectacle made from the blood that seeped from out wounds. Well, mostly mines. I couldn't afford to use my quirk with Keigo so close. It was like I was asking for death.

"Why are you not countering?"

I snarled, "Defense is enough to go against you."

"Fuck you."

Like the hotheaded guy he was, it provoked him so much that he blindly threw random punches at me. I deadpanned, easily moving out the way. Which made him angrier than before.

Oh shit, I might have over done it.

Watching him run towards me with his crystals protruding out his arm. Grabbing him by his arm again, the blow connected with his face, and he grunted in pain as he reeled back. I didn't let up the pressure, striking him again, and again, until he fell to the ground.

"Sorry, really didn't want to do this."

"What-"

He didn't get to say much more, eyes glowing blue from seeing the bright blue flames that danced on the palms of my hand. It wasn't enough to completely burn him into a crisp, but enough to immobilize him for a moment due to the burning pain. He arched his back and clutched his arms that he used to block the flames from his face.

"That's what I meant~" I exclaimed excitedly .

I frowned, feeling the blood ooze down my neck. Placing a hand over the wound on my neck, I looked at him. He was up and standing again.

"I should've went harder on you."

"You should've done that from the start-"

I stood there and watched as he got pinned to the wall with a few feathers. He was in the same position as last time. Blood still dripping down my face and arms, it seeped into my clothes. I turned to Keigo who was already running to catch me?

I didn't even realize I was falling until I landed in his arms. I should've noticed it when my movements got sluggish. How careless of me.

"Ha, thanks Kei."

He stared at me with concern, but his eyes softened at his nickname. Keigo, hooked his arms under my neck and knees, careful to not touch any wounds.

"Why do I always find you like this?"

I caught how he sent some on his feathers out to fetch the groceries that had thankfully been safe.

"You can call me injury prone!"

"You're like a injury magnet."

"Thanks for the concern Kei."

He looked down at me, "Just close your eyes and rest, I'll have it taken care of."

Words: 1752
Edited: 09/06/2023

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