Legacy
Nova didn't get any sleep that night. She took her time in the showers and then practically hid in Miss Prudence's office.After of course she made her change again from her tank top to something that covered her tattoos. Saying it was completely inappropriate and she was lucky she didn't send her back just for that.The sun was up and Nova was exhausted. She hadn't even seen her bed yet, which made her think it was probably surrounded by other beds. Breakfast was started, Nova could smell it. Eggs, rice, fish and Natto. Nova hadn't had a breakfast like that in awhile, usually her and Zoey just ate something like toast or off brand cereal.Nova wondered what Zoey was eating. Or if she was even up yet, she hoped she wasn't. That her new family would let her sleep in. Zoey got cranky when she went too long without sleep.Nova soon followed Prudence down a long hall. In which she passed several other teenagers. Some carrying towels and their school uniforms. Likely going to shower before eating breakfast. Others carrying laundry baskets as they did their normal chores.A few looked at Nova in curiosity or confusion or... Disgust.Yeah most of them definitely recognized her. She didn't know how Prudence was planning on introducing to these kids that Nova was going to be their new roommate. But she hoped it was done in a way that made them hate her just a little less.Soon they pushed their way into the dining hall. Which as bustling with activity. Kids chattering and calling out to each other. Laughing and talking excitedly about the day ahead of them. Nova noticed that most of the tables consisted of either boys or girls. Not a mixture of the two genders, must be because of the whole 'No fraternizing' rule.The chatter slowly dimmed, whether the cause of that was Prudence or her, Nova wasn't sure. She gripped the sleeve of her shirt tightly. It was a little too warm for her to be wearing long sleeves, but Prudence made it clear her tattoos were not to be shown.The room was silent apart from a few whispers among the kids. And suddenly all eyes were on Nova and the manager of the home.Prudence cleared her throat. "This is Nova Kurayami, she'll be in Section B. Botan, she'll share your chores for the first week. Stand."Nova swallowed as the mummering grew louder. The kids around them stared in a multitude of different emotions. There must have been around forty five to fifty foster kids in this room. Nova guess that around twenty five lived in each section.Slowly a tall boy stood up from one of the tables, he glanced down and whispered something to one of the boys around him. He seemed older, almost aged out. Which made sense, usually in homes this big they had older kids acting in charge of others. So the adults didn't have to manage everything.Botan looked fairly average, with brown hair flopping to the side and darker brown eyes. He was wearing a school uniform, one Nova didn't recognize. All black with a hat holding the letter 'S'."Find each other after Dinner tonight. Seven o'clock, don't be late." Prudence mumbled the last part specifically to Nova, who nodded.There was a few moments of silence. Botan still standing, watching her carefully. Nova looked down at her feet and it almost felt like the whole room was holding it's breath."You may eat now." Prudence said, and suddenly the whole room exploded. Kids jumped up and talking started again. Prudence left Nova standing in the center of the chaos as people rushed passed her towards the front of the room. Where the food was set out.Several people bumped into her, some on accident and others seemed pointed. A tall blonde girl even stomped on her foot with a glare. Nova stumbled, trying to find a way out of the chaos when she felt someone grab her and pull her to the side.Nova didn't realize how quickly she was breathing until she was in a calmer spot. She panted and put her hand on her heart. Looking up to see she was now in a forming line."Hey, you okay?" A voice behind her asked. It was... Familiar.Nova spun around in confusion, locking eyes with tired purple.Shinsou.Hitoshi Shinsou.He was standing right beside her, in a black shirt and sweat pants. His hair looking just as messy as it usually was. Nova almost felt like crying in relief. She knew someone here."I-I'm fine." Nova stammered, looking up at him in shock. He rubbed the back of his head."You sure?... When did you get here?" He asked with a frown, nudging her over as the line moved."Last night... Late." Nova said with a sigh."That's rough... What happened?" He asked, Nova realized that this was probably common for him. She hadn't even realized that the boy was in foster care, but he seemed to be fairly comfortable here. Not nearly as confused and disoriented as Nova was."My um... My guardian disappeared... They had to move us- me..." Nova said, glancing around. She wanted to throw her arms around him. She was so relieved that he was here. That someone she knew, even vaguely was here."That sucks. I've been here for almost a year, it's... Okay. Have you been in group homes before?" He asked, Nova shrugged."Yeah but... Never one this big." She admitted."Yeah as far as I know it's a little weird compared to most. But I've only ever stayed here." He scratched the back of his neck again, like a nervous tick. "Are you sure you're okay?""... I don't know... But I'm glad to see someone I know here...." Nova admitted.He smiled and looked away. "Yeah... I wish they had placed you in A.""So... We're in different sections?" Nova asked, her spirits falling again. She probably won't be seeing much of him if that's the case."Yeah... We'll still see each other. Are you coming to school? I can show you an easy way to get there, we can... Walk together." He offered, Nova shook her head."Not today, Prudence said not too... but I will tomorrow. Thanks.""No problem." Shinsou showed her where the trays were and how to slide down the line and pick up the food. "We shouldn't sit together though, Prude will get pissed. Even if she's not here there are tons of snitches. It's easier to sit with your own gender.""Oh okay... Thanks." Nova nodded. They paused at the end of the line. Nova spotted an empty table in the corner, ready to pull away from him and head towards it.Suddenly Shinsou leaned in, his voice low and close to her ear. "Be careful around Botan. I don't trust the guy, he also has a thing against UA kids... Something about a school rivalry."Nova glanced at him, then over at the older boy who was supposed to be showing her the chores. She nodded slowly, suddenly uneasy."I've managed to fly under his radar since I'm only in general studies but... I just thought I'd warn you." Shinsou said nervously, he glanced over at Botan.Nova nodded again. "Thanks Shinsou."A/N: I posted something special in my rant book last night....Tehe🤭❤️
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