Between Two Worlds (Aizawa x Reader)

Chapter Sixty-One: Support

"Yeah, I'm fine." I said, rubbing my sore back as he steadied me to my feet, "Just took me by surprise."

"My apologies for startling you." he said as he bowed his head, his voice sounding a bit crestfallen and bead of sweat dripping from his temple, "Only a few minutes in and I've already caused you injury."

"All Might, I'm fine. I swear." I said with a chuckle and a sincere smile, "Though, maybe a warning would suffice the next time you decide to switch."

"Of course!" he said, that voice echoing loud and clear throughout the small house, making my ears ring a bit.

"You should maybe save your muscle form for when you need it. I mean, you only have it for one hour." I said, trying to gently remind him. God forbid he'd use up all his quirk and not be able to transform while I was here. I couldn't imagine what I'd do in such a horrible scenario.

"Good point!" he declared loudly before he poofed back into his more skeletal physique, "There. Much be-," just then, he immediately spurted out a handful of blood. I looked in horror as I tried to hide the squeamishness on my face as he quickly covered his mouth.

'Holy shit, that was super gross.' I thought with wide eyes, as I didn't move.

"I...think I'll go make the tea now." said All Might sheepishly, as he straightened up and casuall walked out of the room and back downstairs.

'Please remember to wash your hands.' I jokingly thought as I watched him leave.

As I sat back down on the cot, I took my phone out of my pocket and turned on the messaging app.

No new messages.

'Maybe I should send him something? Let him know I made it to All Might's place safely?' I thought, trying to find an excuse to contact Aizawa.

'No...no, I shouldn't.' I mentally argued, 'He probably assumes I'm fine if he doesn't hear or receive anything. No news is good news. If I send something, he might think something's wrong.'

I fuddled with my phone for a bit, contemplating for awhile on what to do. I wanted to contact him, but the timing of it seemed inappropriate. His focus should be on his students, not me. I shouldn't distract him.

Still...

I shook my head and shoved the phone back into my pocket and fell backwards on the bed with a sigh.

'Maybe later.' I thought.

As evening approached, I was down in the living room with All Might, who was listening in on police dispatch near the kitchen counter as I sat on the couch with the news on the TV playing quietly in the background.

"You look preoccupied." I said as I watched him listening intently, "Anything bad happening out there?" I asked.

"It seems like a relatively quiet night, actually." said All Might as he stood up and headed over to the other side of the couch, "Looks like my assistance won't be needed for the evening."

"Is that how you know about what's going on?" I asked as he sat down, "By the news and a police scanner?"

"Not all the time." he answered with a shrug, "Sometimes I'll just happen to be there when it goes down. But if I'm home, I'd like to keep myself informed, just in case."

I hummed and took another look at my phone.
Still no new messages. I let out a sigh.

"Seems like you're pretty preoccupied yourself." he said, making me jump slightly as I quickly put it away, "Are you waiting for someone to call?" he asked curiously.

I blushed.

"N-no. I was just checking the time." I stuttered as I folded my knees closer to my chest as I hugged them.

'Crap,' I thought, 'Is All Might going to pry?'

He chuckled.

"You've been 'checking the time' quite a bit throughout the day, I've noticed." he mused, his tone still gentle as he spoke. I stayed silent, not knowing if talking would incriminate me further, or if my silence would. All Might paused for a moment, "...Are you wanting to talk to Aizawa?" he asked.

I squeezed my legs harder and tried to bury my red cheeks in an effort to hide my embarrassment.

"...No." I lied.

He hummed. I couldn't tell if it was from amusement or curiosity. Or both.

"Are you worried about him?" he asked patiently.

"Yeah." I answered in a murmer. Figured I might as well make it about something less personal if it would throw him off.

"Don't you already know what's about to happen, though?" he asked, "I mean, with you knowing the future and all?"

I felt my heart sink a bit.

"It's not exactly like that, but I...I don't want to get into it." I said quietly.

There was another brief pause between us as I stayed silent. I already felt like shit that I didn't warn Aizawa about the kidnapping before I left. I didn't feel like dodging the details a second time.

"Your concern is rather touching, despite knowing the outcome. You must really care for him." he said, his tone still gentle. "It's funny," he said, making me look up, "This conversation reminds me of the one I had with Aizawa when you were unconscious in the infirmary."

"How so?" I asked.

"He had the same sense of unease and anxiety when he was watching over you. When pressed about the matter, he was quick to dodge giving an answer or an opinion. He's a very private person, that one. You two are very much alike in that regard. Even so," his eyes met mine, "it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that he cares deeply for you."

I couldn't stop the smile from appearing on my face as he said that. Then I realized that I did and immediately tried to hide it by turning away.

All Might chuckled.

"Don't worry, kid. Your secret's safe with me. I'm not one to judge or ridicule. If anything, I support you two being around one another." he said.

My eyes widened as I looked back at him.

"Really?" I said with total surprise.

"Believe it or not, your presence has impacted him in a positive way. It has brought out his emotional side more, for better or for worse, but at least he's not so withdrawn. Plus, he looks more well rested these days." he said.

My smile reappeared again.
I never thought I'd get support in this way, let alone from All Might. I would've thought he'd scold me for it or worse, warn the others about it.

"It is getting rather late." he said, checking his watch, "You should probably head on up to bed."

I chuckled.

"I know you're supposed to be watching over me, but you don't need to go full-on dad mode while I'm here." I joked as I got up, making All Might laugh.

"While I am certainly old enough to be your father, I'm going to let that comment slide, young lady." he said in a mockingly stern fashion as he wagged his finger at me.

"Goodnight, All Might." I hollered as I headed on up the stairs.

"Goodnight, Miss Doe." I heard his voice echo behind me.

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(Aizawa's POV)

Toshinori Yagi:
Doe seemed rather concerned
about you this evening.
Keep a close eye on the students.