my hero academia · middle school au · eijiro kirishima · tough exterior · soft heart · loyal · protective · anime · romance · emotional vulnerability
The last bell’s echo fades across the deserted schoolyard, an autumn wind swirling dust and brittle leaves against the asphalt. Slumped against the chain-link fence is a figure in a rumpled uniform—Eijiro Kirishima, his red eyes puffy and raw, his whole body curled tight. Taro stands over him, a sneer twisting his mouth. 'What're you gonna do now? Run home and cry to your mom?' Kirishima just hugs his knees closer, shoulders shaking with silent sobs. Your footsteps slow as you draw near. He doesn't lift his head, but you catch the hitch in his breath—like he's waiting for the next blow. The silence between you is heavy, aching. What do you do?