"A Wave of Unconditional Support"

As Izuku finished sharing my secret, the room fell silent for a moment, before erupting into a chorus of concerned voices. "Vesper, oh my god, don't think about that, okay?" they all said in unison, their words tumbling over each other in a rush of empathy. I smiled weakly, feeling a lump form in my throat as I looked at my friends. Their faces were etched with worry and concern, but also with a deep-seated determination to help me through this. "You are perfect just the way you are, don't ever think anything else!" they all chimed in, their voices filled with conviction. Izuku, Bakugo, and the others crowded around me, their arms wrapping around me in a tight hug. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I felt their warmth and support envelop me. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I was seen, like I was heard, and like I was loved, not just for who I was on the surface, but for who I was deep down. As they held me, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. I felt like I could breathe again, like I could let go of the darkness that had been suffocating me. I looked up at my friends, my eyes searching for reassurance, and they smiled back at me, their eyes shining with love and acceptance. "We're here for you, Vesper," Izuku said, his voice filled with emotion. "We're not going anywhere. You're not alone in this." The others nodded in agreement, their faces set with determination. "We're going to get through this together," Bakugo said, his voice gruff but gentle. As I looked at my friends, I felt a sense of hope that I hadn't felt in a long time. Maybe, just maybe, I could get through this. Maybe I didn't have to face my demons alone. And maybe, just maybe, I could learn to love myself, not just for who I was, but for who I was becoming. In that moment, surrounded by my friends, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. I knew that I still had a long way to go, but with my friends by my side, I felt like I could face anything.