It's nearly time for the U.A. entrance exams again. They are actually giving students like me a week off so the prep work for the exams and the exam itself can take place. Not that I'm complaining. That damn weasel of a principal and Grumpy Cat Sensei made my life hell. Starting me on the second year curriculum because and I quote, "As my student you should be able to finish your third year before the end of your second. More time for heroic studies that way!" I thought I was a taskmaster. I got nothing on Nezu or Aizawa.

Over the course of the year keeping in contact with Midoriya wasn't too hard. I text him every few days to make sure he isn't killing himself and getting rest. I actually had dinner at his home once and only once. His mother was quite frightened of me. I don't blame her, I am rather scary. It doesn't mean I wasn't a little hurt by it. I ended up making a sweater for her as an apology for making her faint and accidentally breaking a picture frame. Also, I don't fit in their apartment all that well so I kept visiting to a one time thing.

Over the course of the year I've been taking care of Himiko. The girl has been a bit crazy and hard to wrangle but I managed to get her into a more placid state. I get her blood from the butchery and periodically give her some of mine to keep her content.

I am technically harboring a villain considering she's attacked people but I actually did research into what Miko-chan has told me and what I knew of from the original timeline. None of her victims actually have died from her attacks. Her first one was really close. Touch and go for sure from what I could find out.

We've definitely gotten close over our love for horror movies and fashion. Do I find it heart warming? Yes I do. Am I concerned about how she reacts when I have Nejire over? Yes I am. Himiko acts just like a jealous cat. I find it cute, but when they both act like that I'm at a bit of a loss on what to do.

I deal with a adorable pouting Nejire at school and a attention hungry Himiko when I'm at home. I can only hope that these two are the only ones I have to worry about. They are my friends and I'd like for them to get along. I have invited Nejire over today to see if I can't build a bridge between them.

It might be a bit of a risk but I'm going to go to the convenience store on the corner to get snacks and leave them alone with each other for a bit. If I'm not there they might be capable of being friends.

I was in the middle of setting up the TV for movies and videogames when the doorbell sounded. I had to raise my voice a bit to ensure I'm heard. "Himi, could you get the door sweetie?"

"Y-Yeah, just a second!" I can recall the first time I called her sweetie and she went all Himiko.exe has failed to compute for about five minutes and the matching blush, it was so cute. It doesn't have as much effect now but I still get a blush.

I just finished setting up, and I backed up from the TV when I'm slammed into by a flying Nejire giving me a full body hug to my torso from behind. She's done this at school during lunch a few times so I didn't end up on the floor like the first time it happened. I enjoy her hugs for multiple reasons but I require air so I tap on her arm in submission.

"Oops I was hugging to tight again. I'm sorry."

"It's okay, leaving me breathless by hugs alone is a good start. Have you given Himiko a greeting hug yet?" I look to where I know Himiko is to see her freeze at my smile. She give a look of mock horror before her eyes narrow as if saying I wouldn't dare, but I would and she knows I would. "You should give her a hug to it would only be fair."

"Sure!" Himiko made a valiant effort to avoid Nejire's hug attack, but Nejire refused to be denied and it was super effective. They ended up a giggling mess on the floor after making a game out of it. These two energetic girls are something else. I shake my head and head to the kitchen before making my excuse to leave to get snacks.

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Himiko POV:

Akemi just left to get us snacks and it's the first time I've been alone with someone other than her for quite a while. We've gone on walks together and I sat on a bench and waited for her when she had to go to the bathroom or went to get us something to eat.

"I know I've asked before but you live here with Akemi-chan, right?"

"Yeah, it's been really nice of her to let me stay here." I grip the bottom of my shirt. One of the many Akemi has made for me over my stay with her. "She's been a great friend. She's told me a bit about you after you came over last time. I wasn't welcoming the last time you were here. I'm sorry about that."

"No, no. I'll admit that showing up uninvited wasn't my best idea. I knew Akemi had got a roommate but I didn't really think I was interrupting anything by showing up."

"Interrupting?" I tilt my head thinking back on it.

"You two were having a date night right?" Nejire sounded a bit upset but kept a small smile on her face. I let the words sink in as a familiar heat came to my cheeks. If it was that I probably would have stabbed her instead of being standoffish.

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"No, we just watch horror movies every Saturday after she gets home from school. Not a date or anything."

"So you two aren't together?" I could see what kind of looks like hope and caution in her expression. She likes her too, I can practically smell it when she's this close. "You'd probably know better than I would, what does she like? I already know she's not into guys but... That's all I know."

"I..." I started to answer before telling off. I never did find that out. Akemi has always been kind and understanding of me. She hasn't said anything when I sneak into bed with her either. "I don't know, but I know how to find out."

"You do?"

"Yep!" I say popping the p. "I know where she keeps her diary."

"Oh that makes sense." Nejire nods before she reaches out to grab my arm as I go to stand up. "Wait, we shouldn't look through that!"

"We both want to know don't we?"

"Yeah." I feel her grip loosen a bit. "I do want to know how she feels about me."

"Then let's take a quick peak. I'm sure if we hurry we won't get caught. It usually takes Akemi about a half hour to pick up stuff from the store. So we got maybe twenty minutes before she's back." Nejire gets a resolute look before getting up and following me to Akemi's room.

I went to her desk and opened the drawer pulling out a red book and opening it up to a random page. It actually was an entry of some interesting stuff. Ranting about how the weasel principal and her teacher grumpy cat-sensei are sadists. Flipping through several pages I actually find what we are looking for.

'I find myself torn lately about how I feel. Himiko and Nejire are my friends and I'd hate for them to not be able to be friends too. I just hope that I'll be able to sort out my feelings for the both of them.

Nejire is a bubbly ball of blue sunshine and her energy is refreshing. Her crushing hugs are a bit much sometimes but it is something I don't think I want to live without. I made her that spider plush so she'd have something to hug whenever she wanted. I was so happy she liked it. I know she can't carry it to class or I bet she'd carry it with her everywhere since. Her smile makes my feel like I got butterflies in my stomach and her hugs make me feel fuzzy but I think that is a result of not being able to breathe for the most part.

As for Himiko, we have so much in common. I don't want to write down anything too specific considering she told me about her past in confidence that I tell no one. I know somewhat how she feels and it makes me want to shower her in the attention I know she deserves. When I see her big fanged smile I feel my heart melt. It was full of life and happiness. Something I would do just about anything to protect.

It's so difficult to choose between them that I've resolved to not choose at all. I don't want to hurt them with a decision like that... I have figured out that they both like me on some level. Mirio told me about Nejire's actions when he teased her about me and Himiko sneaking into my room nearly every night wasn't clue enough about it I'd be deaf, blind, and immeasurably stupid.

I don't know what I'll do if either of them confess to me. I've been trying to avoid that but I haven't seen the signs of it from either of them as of yet. It would be foolish of me to believe they'd be okay with sharing or both being in a relationship with me at the same time. It's hard to not hope for that even if I know it won't be possible.

I'm inviting Nejire over in a week to hang out with Himiko and I over the entrance exam break. I don't know what will come off it but I can only hope they will get along and not fight. Maybe it will quiet the conflict I'm having about this.'

I finished reading at around the same Nejire did and we looked at one another. We checked the other pages for more information and from what I have been reading it's been on Akemi's mind for about three months. It was especially frequent in December near Christmas. Trying to find a meaningful gift without it being too far over the line. Closing the dairy I put it back in the drawer and we sit in silence for a minute or so before heading back to the living room.

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Akemi POV:

Coming back with bags full of snacks and drinks I come into the living room to find Himiko and Nejire having some sort of staring contest. I cleared my throat and Himiko blinked. This caused Nejire to throw her hands up.

"Ha! I win!"

"Wait you two were having a staring contest this whole time?" I give both them an incredulous look but put the bags on the couch.

"Not the whole time, but it was a while."

I shrug and start unpacking the bags contents onto the floor. "Did you get my blood snacks?"

"Yes I got your blood snacks Himi."

"Oooo did you get any chocolate? What about soda?"

"Yes Nejire, I got both. I'm pretty sure you like strawberry soda right?" I offer her a bottle of it with a few bars of chocolate over my shoulder.

"Yep!" Was the only warning I got before I had a excited Nejire sized weight on my spider half taking the items from my hand. How she manage to do so without getting scratched by my sharp fingers I haven't a clue.

"Akemi." I felt who I can only assume to be Himiko join Nejire on my spider half. "You think we can talk about something?" I glance in their direction but hum in the affirmative to Himiko still setting everything up.

"We did something you might be mad at us for." I felt them shift on my back a bit and I froze at what Nejire said. I hope to hell they didn't find the black book hidden in my closet. It holds everything I remember about the original timeline of events. "We shouldn't have, but we found your diary in your desk and read it."

"I... I see..." I have to hold in my relief that they didn't find the black one but curse myself at the same time leaving it where Himiko no doubt knew where it was. I run a hand through my hair straightening myself up, keeping my eyes locked forward. "I guess you have some questions?"

"You like the both of us."

"That's a statement Himi... But yes, I like the both of you very much."

"We talked about it a bit before you got back. We want to talk it over some more before we come to a decision on if we can share. Is that okay?"

"Yeah, I can wait for that." I feel two sets of arms hug me from behind Himiko's head on my left shoulder and Nejire's on my right. "Thank you both for telling me. The two of you nearly gave me a heart attack."

We spent the day and most the evening after that watching movies and playing games. It was awkward for a bit but eventually we started having fun and it was something we could all worry about later.

I received a text message during dinner that made me smile. Tomorrow is the entrance exam. Meaning Dagobah beach will have two people near it. I should be there to wish Midoriya luck. I'll get there before dawn to ensure I don't miss them. I might even walk to the exam with him to show silent support and maybe put a certain explosive bastard in his place.