"A Moment of Vulnerability"
Part 84
Shinso then texts “sure what’s up?” and I take a deep breath before typing out my response. "today shigaraki found me and almost killed me…" I hesitate for a moment before hitting send, my heart racing with anxiety. The response comes almost immediately. "what?! Are you ok? He didn’t hurt you right?" Shinso's concern is palpable, and I feel a sense of relief wash over me. I type out a response, trying to reassure him. "no all I have is a mark on my neck" I say, referencing the small mark on my neck where Shigaraki had touched me. Shinso's response is immediate. "ok we’ll be careful you can call me when you need me" I smile, feeling a sense of gratitude towards him. I respond with a simple "ok thanks" and then put my phone down, trying to process everything that had just happened. Just then, Osby walks into the room, a concerned look on his face. "hey, you ok?" he asks, sitting down next to me on the bed. I nod, trying to reassure him. "yea… I’m fine" I say, still feeling a bit shaken. Osby looks at me skeptically, but doesn't push the issue. Instead, he gestures to the TV and says, "want to watch something?" I nod, and we turn on the TV, filling the room with the sound of a popular show. Osby sits down next to me, and I feel a bit self-conscious about his proximity. I still haven’t got used to how he looks, and I blush a bit, my mind going crazy. Of course, Osby can hear my thoughts, and he lets out a low laugh. "your still not used to me looking like this?" he asks, a mischievous glint in his eye. I feel my face heat up even more, and I look away, trying to play it cool. "no not really it’s not my fault you look like a guy I had a huge crush on" I say, not thinking before I speak. As soon as the words leave my mouth, I realize my mistake. Did I just say that out loud? FUCK! I think to myself, mortified. Osby's laughter fills the room, and I feel my embarrassment grow. I try to play it off, but I know I've made a fool of myself.