~~Lost Twin~~ *New Version*

Chapter 3: Class Rep and Friends?

"I just want to be your friend, Takara," Kaminari said. "Plain and simple. No strings or expectations attached." Takara stared at him for a few moments, searching his face and demeanor for the tell of a lie. She could not find one. Either he was better at telling lies than her or he was telling the truth about his intentions. She backed up until her back was pressed against the classroom wall, putting distance between them.

"Why? You know nothing about me," Takara said. She watched him but also glanced around the room as if taking note of all the exits. "I may not be worth knowing."

"I can't know that until I try," Kaminari said, taking a couple steps forward but stopped when he noticed her tense up. It was like approaching a corned animal. "Would you let me be your friend?"

"No one ever wants to be my friend." Takara said. She was trying to feign indifference and uncaring, but on the inside she was a bundle of anxiety and even a bit of fear. "I am not sure what people find so wrong with me. My appearance, strength, attitude, or the fact that I have no family. But they always find something to hate."

"I do, if you'll let me try," Kaminari said. "I find you fascinating and amazing. I'm so curious about you Takara. About your goals, dreams, likes, dislikes, and anything you're willing to share.I do not know why people would hate your appearance, I think you're gorgeous. Having two toned hair and heterochromia just makes you more of a mystery and alluring." Takara watched him for a few moments as she processed what he said and then looked away.

"No matter how you feel now," Takara said sadly. "It will change later. It always does."

"I am sorry so many have hurt you Takara," Kaminari said, taking a risk of a couple steps forward. "But I am serious about wanting to be your friend. I have no intention of hurting you, in fact I will do everything in my power to strive not to. And it only ever has to be as deep as you want it to be. All I ask for is to hang out with you and talk, eat lunch together, help each other with school work, and maybe hang out outside of school. Just friends."

"Why?" Takara asked in almost a whisper. "Gay?"

"No, I'm not gay." Kaminari sighed. "There is nothing wrong with you Takara. I do not know what people you've met before saw, but I see an amazing person that I want to learn more about. I'd hope one day you'd want to know more about me, but not required." Kaminari gave her a brilliant smile. Takara looked at him sceptically but before she could reply, a loud blaring alarm began to go off. They looked up and then at each other before running out into the hallway. "What's going on?"

"No clue," Takara mumbled and then spotted a stampede of students heading their way. She had to make a quick decision. She grabbed the back of Kaminari's uniform and dragged him into a janitor's closet. The door was still open as kids ran past. "Idiots." She grumbled while watching them. "Is this a school of heroes or cowards?"

"Hey, you saved me from being trampled," Kaminari said from beside her. "I would have been a pancake."

"Was I just supposed to let it happen?" Takara sighed. She thought about all he said back in the empty classroom. Is it worth trying one more time? I mean I don't have to let him in too deep. "Alright, Buzzkill, you win. You can call me your friend, but everything is on my terms." Kaminari nodded excitedly.

"Call me Denki!" Kaminari said. "I can't wait to introduce you to two of my friends. They will be just as excited."

"Slow down, Lightning Rod," Takara chuckled. He was like an excited little puppy. "Let's deal with matters at hand first." She gestured to the slowly group of people outside. Things seemed to be calming down. "Let's meet at the same tree as the other day. You can bring your friends and we will see how things go." Kaminari nodded again. Once it was safe, they headed back to class. Surprisingly, Midoirya gave Iida the Class Rep position. Guess my vote wins anyway. She chuckled to herself. Class was uneventful the rest of the day.