Buried in Homework

    By Storybird

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    19 Sep, 2023

    Class 1-A was in their common room, enjoying a rare downtime. Laughter and chatter filled the room as they relaxed, their respective quirks momentarily forgotten about. Everyone was there, everyone except Denki Kaminari.

    Miles away, in the depths of his room, the only light was from a single desk lamp. The infamous womanizer was buried under homework, literally. Homework sheets were stacked high on his desk, threatening to topple over.

    His face was a grimace of effort and failure. His bedroom was filled with the daunting presence of his unfinished and overdue homework. It was his worst nightmare come true.

    He grimly looked at his stack of homework. The papers, each stamped with either Ds or Fs, were piling up. Dread filled him as he stared helplessly at his predicament.

    The paper cuts on his fingers stung, a small price to pay for his negligence. Dried blood was visible on several sheets. He was indeed, quite literally, buried in the struggle.

    Back at the common room, Izuku had a nagging feeling that something was off. He noticed Denki's absence and wondered where his classmate could be.

    "Has anyone seen Denki?" Izuku asked, hoping his classmates might know something. The class stared at him blankly. Their collective gazes then turned toward Denki's closed bedroom door.

    Momo rose, deciding to check on Denki. Yet, as she knocked on his door, there was no answer. The usually rowdy Denki was startlingly quiet.

    "Denki, are you in there?" Momo called, pushing the door slightly. The sight that greeted her was a disaster. Paper was strewn everywhere, and a haggard-looking Denki was slumped over his desk.

    "Guys," Momo called, beckoning the others over. One by one, the class peered in, their faces mirroring the shock they felt at the state of Denki's room.

    Bakugou rolled his eyes, "Typical Kaminari. Always leaving things until the last minute." His gruff voice broke the silence. Yet, despite his harsh words, there was a glimmer of concern in his eyes.

    Kirishima stepped forward, "We should help him. It's not like he can finish all this by himself." He looked at their classmates, hoping they would agree.

    Momo nodded, "I agree with Kirishima. We are a team, and right now, Denki needs our help." The others nodded, showing their agreement with Momo's sentiment.

    They divided themselves into groups. The first group started sorting through the papers, while the second group helped Denki answer the questions. Meanwhile, the third group began cleaning up the room.

    Hours passed, and slowly but surely, the pile of unfinished homework began to dwindle. The classmates worked tirelessly, fueled by their determination to help a friend in need.

    Denki watched in awe as his classmates helped him. He felt a pang of guilt for letting the situation get this bad, but also gratitude for their assistance.

    Night fell, and still they worked. Finally, the last paper was completed, and a collective sigh of relief rang out through the room. Denki's room looked considerably cleaner, and he was finally free from his paper prison.

    "Thank you, guys," Denki said, his voice heavy with gratitude. The others nodded, too tired to respond verbally. Denki knew then, without a doubt, that he had the best class in the world.

    As they left, he promised himself never to let his homework pile up like that ever again. He learned a valuable lesson that day, the hard way. Sometimes, asking for help isn't such a bad thing.

    The next day, a much more relaxed Denki walked into class. His classmates couldn't help but tease him a bit, but they also reminded him that they would always have his back.

    And for Denki, that was more than enough. He smiled at his friends, grateful and humbled by their kindness. He knew then that he wasn't just a part of a class, he was a part of a family.

    And from that day forward, he worked harder than ever before. Not just for his own sake, but also for the sake of his friends, his family, who were always ready to lend a hand.

    Everyone in Class 1-A had their own unique quirks and drawbacks, but they found strength in each other. And in the end, that's what truly mattered. They were not just classmates, but a close-knit group of friends.

    And for Denki, that made all the difference. He was no longer just a classmate, but an integral part of the bond that held them all together. And for that, he was forever grateful.

    Denki knew that he would always have a place here, in the heart of Class 1-A. And that gave him the courage to face any challenge that came his way, homework or otherwise.