
Denki's Sleep Quest
By Storybird

31 Jul, 2023

It was another typical day for class 1-A at U.A. High School, except for a few unusual activities happening in their midst. Denki Kaminari, usually the class clown, was being particularly... outlandish even for his standards.

His usual playful energy had morphed into an absurd combination of desperation and overzealous determination, which left his classmates bemused and concerned. He was practically bouncing off the walls, drawing attention from everyone.

The object of his hyperactivity wasn't a new video game or a fresh manga series, but rather the class's insomniac, Shinso Hitoshi. The purple-haired boy barely slept, surviving only on occasional catnaps, which was clearly bothersome to Denki.

Shinso, unaware of Denki's discomfort, merely yawned at his antics, looking as though he would keel over from exhaustion any second. His lackadaisical response only seemed to fuel Denki's agitation.

"Shinso, you need to sleep!" Denki exclaimed exasperatedly, waving his hands dramatically for emphasis. Shinso merely blinked at him, unimpressed and clearly not comprehending the urgency.

The rest of the class looked on in confounded amusement. This wasn't a usual spectacle; it had an undertone of genuine concern, which was rare to see from Denki. But they didn't know the underlying reason behind his exuberance.

Unbeknownst to them, Shinso and Denki had been secretly dating for a while. Unfortunately, Shinso's habit of skimpy sleep had started affecting Denki as well, and he was on a mission to make Shinso sleep—like an ordinary person.

Denki ransacked the classroom, fetching blankets, pillows, and everything else that might make a cozy sleep environment. All the while, Shinso looked on with bemusement, eyebrows raised in silent question at Denki's odd behavior.

"What are you doing, Denki?" Uraraka asked, peering at the heap of items curiously. Denki didn’t respond as he was engrossed in making a comfortable setting for Shinso.

When the cozy pile was complete, Denki turned to Shinso with a triumphant grin. "There, Shinso. Go to sleep now," he said, pointing at the makeshift bed. Shinso merely chuckled, not moving from his spot.

Exasperated, Denki tried another approach. He dragged a protesting Shinso towards the pile, ignoring the latter's sleepy complaints. He then literally threw the surprised boy into the heap.

"Sleep, Shinso!" Denki demanded, pointing at him accusingly. Shinso, sprawled in the pile, shrugged and closed his eyes, deciding to humor Denki. The class watched the spectacle in silent amusement.

Denki continued his watch over the resting Shinso, ignoring the confused whispers of his classmates. His sole focus was on Shinso, hoping he would fall into a deep slumber.

He didn't. After a few minutes, Shinso rose from the pile and stretched, yawning hugely. He caught Denki's eye and smirked, "Your plan didn't work, Pikachu." The class erupted in laughter at his comment.

Denki, while embarrassed, refused to back down. "You need to sleep properly, Shinso!" He protested, arms crossed in stubborn resolve. The rest of the class chimed in with their own suggestions, turning it into a fun debate.

In the end, it was Izuku Midoriya who suggested a simple sleeping potion from the infirmary. Denki, after thanking Midoriya profusely, rushed to get the potion, leaving the class in a state of bewilderment and laughter.

When Denki returned, panting and clutching the potion, Shinso was waiting with an amused smile. He took the potion and glanced at it before looking back at Denki. "You do know this will make me sleep for a few hours, right?"

Denki nodded eagerly. "Yes! You need proper sleep, Shinso!" Shinso merely shook his head, chuckling softly. "Alright, Denki. For you. Only for you would I do this," he said, downing the potion.

Within minutes, he was sleeping peacefully, much to Denki's relief. Denki watched over him with a fond smile, content that his boyfriend was finally getting the rest he needed.

The day ended with the class silently leaving the room, leaving Denki alone to watch over a sleeping Shinso. Their concern had transformed into understanding, and they left with smiles, amused by their friend's dedication.

Denki finally leaned back, watching Shinso's peaceful face. "Sleep well, Shinso," he murmured, before succumbing to his own tiredness and joining his boyfriend in a well-deserved rest.