When the taxi came to a stop, Toshinori paid for the fare before joining me on the sidewalk. I then followed silently behind him into the huge building. My heart was racing and I was sure that it was banging so loud in my chest that everyone within the city was able to hear it. I then remembered that I had to do hero duty after school, so as soon as I were to get done there, I was going to go straight back to the main station and start my shift. Since it was Friday, I then was planning to listen to Yamada's radio station while I was working.
After walking forever, we made it to the head chiefs office, which I have never been to though I've met the guy. Toshi knocked on the door, which we then waited for a response. After a few seconds of waiting, the door opened.
"Ahh, All Might, Blank, perfect timing! Come in, have a seat." the head chief said as he invited us into his office.
As we walked in, I still followed behind Toshi. I looked around to notice how huge and spacious the office was. I for some reason thought that it was going to be the size of Nezu's office, but this was bigger than a classroom. The whole outside wall was a window, so it was super bright in there. The two of us took a seat in the chairs on the other side of the desk after the head chief took a seat for himself.
"Sorry to call you two here on such short notice, but I'm sure you've already heard the exciting news, Blank." The head chief said with a smile, "To be sure though that you know, I'd like to inform you that you have won the vote for the number one pro hero." Toshi looked to me with a smile.
When I heard that, my heart sank instead of fill with joy. I didn't want to become that, but now I have no choice. I cannot decline, so I must deal with it. I knew that I mustn't show my unhappiness, so I faked my expression.
I threw on a big fake smile that was somewhat presentable and said in a happy tone, "Thank you so much..." I tried to act like I couldn't think of anything, "I...I don't know what to say. I'm at a loss of words."
"Well, I'm glad to hear that you're happy with receiving that title." the boss man said with a smile before adding, "Tomorrow, at noon sharp, there will be a press conference about the title being passed on. You two and the final nominees will be there. They will be there for recognition while this will mainly be about you two." He paused for a few seconds. "That should be all other than you, Blank, having to come up with a short speech that will have to be presented tomorrow. Other than that, that's all. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask me or my receptionist." We both nodded our heads, which he then stood up, and we followed. "Well then, see you two tomorrow." He said as he shook Toshi's hand, then pushed his hand towards me. "I'll be looking forward to hearing the speech that you come up with." He said with a smile as I shook his hand.
We then left his office. I was in a state of shock and panic. I didn't want to do this. I did not want to do this so badly. I now have to give a speech in front of the whole world pretty much and try to keep my shit together all at the same time. By the time that we got out of the building, school was already over for an hour or so.
"I can teleport you to your apartment so you can save on money." I suggested.
He smiled, "It's fine, I planned on someone to pick us up." He then began to look around the parking lot. Once he found who he was looking for, he gave a wave.
A familiar looking car pulled up to the sidewalk in front of the building. I got in after Toshi. We then buckled in and waited for the driver to put the car in drive. Just then the driver turned around and wore a huge smile.
"Congrats, Y/N, on winning the number one hero position!" Yamada said joyously.
I threw on a sloppy smile, "Thanks."
I then noticed that Aizawa wasn't in the car strangely. Yamada then put the car in drive and we were on our way. When we were getting close to the road that we usually would have turned onto to get back to the apartment, we went straight ahead and went down different roads that I weren't too familiar with. We then made it to a small building that you had to walk up stairs to get to the door. I got out once the other two were out and followed them up to the door. Yamada pulled out a key and unlocked the door. When we walked in, we were presented to a small, dark entryway that you had to go through another door to get in. We then went through that door and down a dimly lit hallway to the right. I followed behind Toshi, who was following behind Yamada. We then came to a lit up room that had a table and chairs in it.
Yamada pulled out a chair that had its back to the door we just walked in from, "Here, you can sit here."
I didn't bother to argue where I was to sit. After all, a chairs a chair, so it doesn't bother me any. I looked up to see that Yamada was on his phone typing something while Toshinori too looked at his phone. I began to wonder what was going on, but then I heard footsteps come into the room. I was then put into fight mode just in case something happened. But then Aizawa took a seat to the right of me while a woman with long black hair and glasses carried a cake and sat it on the table.
'Who is this woman? I have never seen her a day in my life.'
The woman then punched Yamada in the shoulder and said, "C'mon, Hizashi, I thought that you were supposed to grab the plates 'n stuff. I had to carry the cake."
"You were in the kitchen, you could have grabbed them while you were in there." he replied.
"Shouta was too stubborn to grab them." The woman complained as she put a hand on her hip. "Make Yagi go get them."
Yamada stood up with a chuckle, "No, I'll go get them."
I sat there uncomfortably as I looked down, trying to shrivel up so no one could see me. The woman then came over to me and put her arm around my neck and said in a happy tone, "Congrats on taking Yagi's place! I'm sure that he's not happy, but hey, it's better than Enji getting it." She then looked to Aizawa and Toshinori, "Ain't I right?"
Aizawa sighed, "Nemuri, let go of Y/N, I'm sure she doesn't appreciate you hanging off of her like that." He then looked to me as she let go, "Y/N, this is Nemuri. You may know her better as Midnight...." Just then the light bulb went off in my head once I then knew that. "she invited herself once she heard that there was cake." I nodded my head.
She pulled up a chair, "Since we're outside of school, just call me Nemuri." She then looked to Aizawa, "Ya know, when a girl hears something about cake, she wants cake and there's no stopping her." He just rolled his eyes.
Yamada then walked in with plates, forks along with stuff to cut and serve the cake. "She's been our friend ever since we were in UA as students, so I hope it's alright that I allowed her to join."
To not seem like an ass I said, "Yeah, it's alright." I paused. "So..."
"Oh, didn't I tell you where we were and what we're doing?" Yamada asked as he took a break from cutting the cake. I shook my head. "How could I forget." he mumbled to himself before going on, "Well, this is my radio station and we're celebrating your accomplishment." I nodded my head once.
"But I-" I started.
"Don't worry, we already stopped at the station and told them that you were taking the day off upon hearing the good news." Aizawa said as he uncrossed his arms.
"Oh..." I said.
Yamada gave a piece of cake to Toshi, who then pushed it to me. I was going to pass it to Aizawa, but he motioned to me to keep it. I then kept the cake in front of me as I waited for everyone else to get their piece before I began to eat. When Nemuri got her piece, she began to complain about it.
"Come on, Hizashi, give me a bigger piece." she whined.
"What happened to eating modestly so you keep your figure?" Yamada asked with a smirk.
"To hell with that! Cake's more important!" she exclaimed loudly.
He then began to cut another, bigger piece as he said, "Then give that slice that you have to Sho."
She then did that before taking the plate with a bigger slice on it. She sat down and began to eat it happily. I too then began to eat along with everyone else. It was a white cake with vanilla frosting and chocolate drizzle. It was quite simple, but it was tasty. The four of them talked and laughed (except for Aizawa kinda, he was included in their conversations and added a few remarks here and there) for a while as I sat there, trying to occupy myself without being rude. When they finished talking, Nemuri stood up.
"Hey, do you guys wanna join me at the bar? It'll be my treat." She said, trying to entice them to join her.
Aizawa shook his head, "I gotta drive Y/N back to the apartment."
"Yeah, and I have to do a broadcast in a little bit." Yamada said as he checked the time on his phone.
"I shouldn't drink before a conference." Toshi said, declining the offer.
Nemuri sighed as she put her hands on her hips, "You guys are no fun." She then began for the door, "Well then, see you's Monday."
"Yeah, be safe." Yamada said as he stood up. "I should be getting ready for the broadcast." He walked towards Aizawa and put a hand on his shoulder, "I'll try not to wake you when I come back home this time."
"You better." Aizawa said as he felt around in his pocket for the car keys before standing up, which I too then stood up. "Ready to go Y/N? I'm ready to go to sleep."
"I suppose I am too, I have to get a speech together for tomorrow." I said.
"We can drop you off if you'd like." Aizawa said as he looked over to Toshi.
He raised his hand, "It's fine, I'll take the train since I have to stop somewhere quickly before I head back."
"Alright, have a safe trip back." Aizawa said as Toshinori stood up to leave. "Hey, Y/N, you mind grabbing the leftovers and bring them to the car?" he asked before handing me the keys.
I took them and picked up the cake as I said, "K, I'll be waiting in the car then."
"Right." he said before I left.
When I walked around the corner, I heard them talking in a quiet tone. I got curious about what they were saying, so I hid around the corner and tried to listen in.
"Now, you be careful on your way back home." Yamada said.
"Me? You. You have to be careful since you're pretty much walking back. You know I could have Y/N teleport herself and me back so then the cars here for you." Aizawa said.
Yamada chuckled, "I'll be fine. I doubt anyone would want to mess with someone who could make their ears bleed."
Aizawa sighed, "Just be careful. I'll have my ringer on so text me when you're on your way back."
"Alright, I promise." Yamada replied.
There was then silence, so I took that time to run to the car and wait on top of the car. I sat there with my legs crossed as if I was waiting there a while.
"What're you doing all the way up there?" Aizawa asked as he walked down the stairs.
"Taking in the wonderful night air." I took a deep breath in and out, "I love it compared to the day time air; there's a difference, ya know?" I said as I jumped off to the ground and got in the passenger's seat.
On the way back to the apartment, we listened to Yamada's radio station. I continued to listen to it while I worked away on writing the speech. I didn't finish it until a little after four in the morning, so I was still up when he came back from the station. As soon as I finished it, I went straight to bed and decided that I was going to shower and clean up in the morning. I was too tired to do anything else at the moment anyway.