mha sick fics (angst)

panic attack (mirio x tamaki)

Tamaki was no stranger to anxiety and it's many disruptive symptoms.

Ever since he was a kid he'd had unexplainable tummy troubles and "heart issues" that eventually all got ruled down to a severe anxiety disorder. Throughout his teen years, before he was properly medicated, he had been depressed and would have panic attacks pretty much everyday.

But now at UA, he'd been provided therapy and medication through their mental health services. Best part is it was all included in his school fees with no extra expense.

Finally he was living happier.

However, there was someone who wasn't.

And it was his boyfriend of 2 years, Mirio.

The guy was always so happy, but he always calmed down around Tamaki. They had a special connection and their personalities balanced out. No matter what happened be it arguments or little trips here and there, could always smooth things over. It was natural.

But today as they sat in class, Tamaki noticed that Mirio looked nothing short of distressed. His usually happy look was morphed into that of worry and fear and Tamaki couldn't figure out what was causing it.

The lecture they were listening in on wasn't over something dark or sad, just statistical hero law stuff. Boring stuff.

That's why he couldn't figure out what was happening when Mirio very suddenly and rigidly stood up without saying anything, then left the room. Tamaki waited about 30 seconds before meekly raising his hand and asking to use the restroom.

Their teacher just nodded, "you don't need to ask you're 3rd years." They answered carelessly, immediately back to lecturing.

Tamaki left for the bathroom, hoping to find Mirio there. But he wasn't.

Tamaki stopped to take a deep breath for a moment, calming his racing thoughts, and access the situation. Mirio was upset and he wasn't in the bathroom. So, where else did people go when they were upset?

The counselors? No. No. Not the average school counselors.

The nurse? Maybe but...

Then it clicked.

There was a secret area Tamaki and Mirio had found when they first started dating. A private place they could kiss and laugh without anyone knowing about their relationship.

And it was extremely easy for Mirio to get to with his quirk. That had to be it.

So Tamaki took the only route he knew of to get into the spacious little area. He went through the vents.

And just as expected, he found Mirio there in the spot above the ceiling, an abandoned attic they had cozied up with a some beanbags and fairy lights and a little bin of snacks.

And he was gasping for air, in tears like Tamaki had never seen before.

"Woah woah woah, hey what's wrong?" Tamaki asked hurriedly, immediately going to his boyfriend's side.

Mirio let out a sob, "I d-don't know!" He stammered. He had his knees pulled up to his chest and a hand over his chest and the other cupped under his mouth like he felt sick.

Mirio felt like his chest was exploding and every heartbeat was a pinging pained panic that he couldn't pass off as something not to be concerned about. He couldn't breathe and he felt like his throat was closing but also like he was about to hurl everywhere and his head was pounding and he was dizzy and-

But then Tamaki's voice broke through his racing thoughts.

"Mirio, this is a panic attack. It's gonna pass, it's gonna be okay. I promise." Tamaki said calmly.