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Some people had a soulmate. A person whose personality was meant to combine with yours and make you whole. Some people had words etched into their skin, these words are said to be the first words they would ever speak to you. Some could draw on their skin and it showed up on their soulmates skin as well. Others could communicate mentally and feel each other's thoughts and emotions after making physical contact. And the last kind was when you could only see color after meeting your soulmate.
One percent of all people with a soulmate ended up with two of these. That would be you. Ever since birth you had seven words written across your lower back.
“Stand up and fight me you extra.”
Your parents always feared that your soulmate would be aggressive, or a villain at worst. But you knew differently.
The two of you would sometimes have whole conversations written across your arms and legs.
You first found out about your second soul marker when you were writing down answers for your math test one time. You had pulled out a sharpie and written them down on the inside of your hand.
A-84
D- right triangle
C- perpendicular
Although you hadn't expected to find them scribbled over the next day with a note written over them.
“Didn't expect my soulmate to be the kinda person to cheat on her tests.”
Your jaw had dropped when you first read that. You knew you had the first words soul marker but not the drawing one as well. What do you even respond with? Based on his first words you could assume he was a hot head so maybe teasing him a little wouldn't hurt.
“Didn't expect my soulmate to be the kinda person to cheat on her tests.”
“Who said I was girl”
You chuckled to yourself as you saw him quickly scribbling something back.
“That's not fucking funny. Are you a girl or not extra.”
Did he just- He knows you're his soulmate so he called you an extra? Maybe that was his way of being friendly?
“Yeah yeah i'm a girl, just teasing. Also you shouldn't call your soulmate an extra. When I find you, you're gonna be stuck for life.”
“You wish, also fine but what do I call you?”
“Well since it would give away the point in first words if i told you my name, you can just call me sm. Y’know for soulmate.”
“I don't really believe in this soulmate shit and bet your just gonna hold me back but whatever.”
“Ouch? I thought at least my soulmate would want me. Where are you from anyway?”
“I'm in Musutafu, you?”
“In the USA. not saying where though ;)”
“Damn extra.”
“Wow, and here I was thinking we were gonna have a decent conversation.”
At this point you were scribbling on your arm. You couldn't help the smile that played across your face whenever you saw his words appearing.
“I can have conversations with who I want when I want. Besides, that was a normal conversation.”
“Not when you call me ‘Damn Extra’ its not”
“Fine, I'll stop calling you that. But can I at least get your number so the old hag doesn't see this shit on my arms.”
“Old hag? Also what a smooth way to ask for my number.”
“Yeah, my old hag, my mother. Also don't get the wrong idea, I just don't like this writing all on display.”
“Getting jealous that someone else may see what an amazing person i am.”
“No.”
“Jeez that's cold. Alright well well, ill write it on my thigh that way its not on display for everybody.”
“Fine, whatever nerd.”
“Aww come on now, you know i'm not a nerd.”
“Yeah, yeah you are. Otherwise you wouldn't have written down those answers.”
“But if i were a nerd I wouldn't need them now would I.”
“You would only need them if you care about your grade dumbass.”
“I- you have a point. My soulmate is sooo smart <3”
“Eww what's that.”
“It's a heart ;).”
“Gross scribble that shit out.”
“Why? Don't you love your soulmate.”
“Not really, I mean i guess i'd save your dumbass if you needed help or whatever.”
“Eh- that's good enough.”
“Also damn right i'm smart. I'm gonna be the number one hero.”
“Well with that confidence i don't doubt you. I'm also gonna move to Musutafu soon to go to ua because I wanna be a hero too.”
“That's where i'm gonna go as well. Maybe we'll meet there.”
“Does this mean you're excited to meet me?”
“Eww hell no, I couldn't care less if I meet you.”
“That's harsh, we are soulmates.”
“Yeah yeah, whatever. I just don't need any extras slowing me down.”
“What did I say about calling me and extra? If you don't want people attached to you because they will slow you down we don't have to meet. Or if we do then I guess we could just wait until your number one to do something about it…”
“If i hurt your feelings i'm sorry. I just don't like letting people close to me. Also sorry ill try to stop.”
“Thanks. And yeah I understand. I don't like having many friends either.”
“Don't you have a math test you should be taking?”
“Oh shit yeah. Thanks bro.”
“Dumbass.”
“Also don't call me bro.”
“Alright buddy. Cya!”
“Sure.”
You picked up your pencil and began your test. Maybe it was the thought that your soulmate would be going to the same high school as you that kept you motivated, but you just couldn't wait to meet him. Even if he didn't want you.
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You looked down at your report card. Your last year of middle school before going to Musutafu and you had aced the math test finals. You quickly pulled out a marker and started drawing on your arm.
“Hey cutie, I got a 97/100 on my math final and aced pretty much everything else, know what that means?”
“You're a damn nerd.”
“No :(“
“Alright fine, what does it mean.”
“It means that I can come to Musutafu to go to ua.”
“Yay?”
“Yes. It is a yay matter. Because now i might meet you.”
“That is if you manage to get in.”
“I'm in on recommendations. My dads a pro here and my quirk isn't all too bad. Plus i passed with flying colors at the physical aspect of my school.”
“Guess now i actually do have to meet your dumbass don't I.”
“Hey! That's not nice.”
“I'm not a nice person.”
“You're nice to me sometimes ;).”
“Well yeah… you're my soulmate. But in person don't expect special treatment. I'm still gonna be number one.”
“Alright alright. I get it.”
“Its 2 am where you are isn't it?”
“How do you know.”
“You told me a while ago what time it was for you so I used that to figure out your time zone.”
“Wow.”
“You should go to sleep.”
“Not tired.”
“So what? You need sleep.”
“Why do you care anyway.”
“I don't but I said go to sleep so do it.”
“I can't.”
“Why not.”
“My parents.”
“Your parents won't let you sleep?”
“No. they're arguing and I can only hear them.”
“Oh damn…”
“Right so that's why i chose to talk to you.”
“You don't have any other friends.”
“Not really.”
“Me either, Although I wouldn't really consider us friends.”
“Damn that's cold.”
“Maybe after I meet you idk.”
“Alright well, Three months till ua! Are you excited?”
“Not really. I know I'm gonna get in so it's just gonna be a shit show of ignoring all the damn extras.”
“Haha okay buddy. I'm kinda nervous to meet you though.”
“And why is that?”
“Not sure maybe because your first words are pretty harsh.”
“I'm harsh with everybody Idiot.”
“I think it's cute at the same time though.”
“What?! How the hell am i cute.”
“Because knowing that you're my soulmate even though you're sorta a jerk makes me feel special.”
“Right. Whatever you tell yourself to make it easier to sleep at night.”
“Speaking of that, my mom just stormed out of the house, so I'm going to bed now.”
“Good. Better write to me when you wake up.”
“So you do like talking to me.”
“That's not what I fucking said nerd.”
“Sure sure. I'll be dreaming of you <3”
“What did I say about the heart shit.”
“Awww, fine ill stop.”
“Good. hope you have terrible nightmares :)”
“Well if i'm dreaming of you there's no doubt I will.”
“WHAT WAS THAT YOU LITTLE SHIT!”
“Nothing. Goodnight sm.”
You rolled over and screamed into your pillow. How was your soulmate so cute even though you were just scribbling shit on your arms? You couldn't wait to meet him in three months. But you also didn't want to. What if he was a dick towards you. What if he didn't find you pretty enough and just called it quits?
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You woke up with a message on your phone
[1 new message from unknown]
[unkown]
Hey? This is the number my sm gave me. Sorry if it's wrong although I couldn't really care.
If it is you though then hi ig?
[you]
Okay so let's say i am your sm? Where did I write my number?
[unknown]
So my sm don't even trust me.
That's shit. It was on her thigh.
[you]
Ding ding ding.
Changing your names to sm <3
[sm <3]
Is the heart really important
[you]
Of course!
[sm <3]
Fine, I'll let it slip this time.
I still don't believe in soulmate shit alright.
[you]
I think my heart just broke.
[sm <3]
Get used to it. I'm not looking for anybody who is gonna make me weak
[you]
I'm not weak.
[sm <3]
Right sure. Ill be deciding that when we fight. If we ever get the chance.
[you]
Gotta go to do some errands, see ya in a few months <3
[sm <3]
Three months to the worst day of my life.
[you]
Rude.
[sm <3]
What, you're pretty annoying and clingy.
[you]
Sorry.
[sm]
No no, I'm sorry. That was mean. I just.
Ahhhh shit.
Look, I don't want a relationship okay? So we can be friends.
[you]
Good enough for me…
Cya
You felt like your heart broke. And in reality it probably had.
You trudged along the sidewalk and gave a lousy wave to the shop owner before grabbing a basket and heading inside.
You would be fine if he wanted to just be friends. You wouldn't be fine if he completely shut you out though. Your dad wanted to stay in america and your mom didn't have the money to fly to Musutafu with you. So you'd be living in an apartment provided by the school while you attend ua.
The thought scared you. Being alone all night, nobody is in the same home as you. If someone broke in they could easily kill you and be on their way. Although with your quirk ‘counter’ you could probably fend them off.
Your quirk counter allowed you to absorb the impact of something and deal it back at double the force. Although say you used your right arm to do this 5 times. Do it again and your bones go snap.
You had broken bones before while using your quirk, your mom had wanted to see what your limit was. Which ended in her and your dad fighting and deciding and getting a divorce soon.
It broke your heart to see your parents fighting. Especially since it happened every night with both of them still living under the same roof.
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It had been three months since you last talked to your soulmate. You guess it's because there was nothing to talk about really. He was probably trying his best to study and get into ua and you had no doubt he would.
Still, your sweaty hands clenched tightly onto your suitcase as you waved goodbye to your dad and boarded the plane to Musutafu. The flight was going to be 14 hours, and you planned on sleeping half the time. The other half you would spend watching sitcoms to pass the time.
Putting your luggage in the designated storage above your seat you sat down and adjusted the chair till you were comfortable. From this point on you were all by yourself. No friends, no family, just you on your way to being a hero.
After taking a 10 hour nap you decided to pull up the office and binge it. You knew four hours wasn't enough for all 9 seasons but it would be a good distraction.
You were busy laughing at something Pam and Jim did when the pilot announced landing in five minutes. You found yourself sweating. Here it was. You were gonna be in Musutafu soon. You just had to get a cab, and with the current 200 in your wallet you could get a tab and dinner and get to your apartment to crash before going to school tomorrow.
The plane had a smooth landing and you grabbed your suitcase and lined up to leave. You stomach dropped when you set foot onto the street and saw just how busy it could really be. Holding out your arm for a cab you pulled out your phone and texted the only person you knew in Musutafu.
[you]
Just landed, trying to get a cab and find my apartment. Hru?
Been a while since we talked.
[sm <3]
Yeah it has…
You're here alone.?
[you]
Yeah, my parents wanted to stay in america.
[sm <3]
Oh cool, you nervous?
[you]
Yeah, about a lot of things but what do you think I'm nervous about?
[sm <3]
School tomorrow obviously,
You really are a dumbass
[you]
Yeah sometimes. And yeah I am.
Gotta run the cab is here.
[sm <3]
Cya around.
You got into the cab and told the driver where too. Resting your head back against the leather cushion you let out a deep breath. This wasn't too bad, once you were there you could order some pizza and then crash.
When the cab came to a stop you got out and paid the driver. Waving to him politely as he drove away, you climbed the stairs until you were at your apartment and fiddled with the keys, smiling to yourselves when you finally got in.
You looked around at the modern build of the apartment and the smooth marble counter tops.
Locking your door behind you, you walked to the bedroom. It had red silk curtains and a matching red duvet on the bed. Pushing your luggage to the side you jumped on the bed. You pulled out your phone and set an alarm for tomorrow morning and passed out.
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A few hours later your alarm woke you up and you quickly sorted through your stuff to find the right uniform.
Struggling with the thigh high socks you cursed at them under your breath before finally getting them situated. Slipping on your shoes and grabbing your backpack and phone you headed out the door. Thankfully you lived within walking distance of the school and were standing out front of it within ten minutes. You were shocked to say the least about how big the school was. You giggled a little as a boy with green hair tripped only to be caught by a cute looking brunette.
Anybody here could be your soulmate. It was only a matter of finding them.
in complete honesty it scared you. you didn't really want to meet them. the thought of them pushing you away hurt you. but maybe they wouldn't. maybe they would accept you. You just knew that you had to find them. Even if they didn't want a relationship you still needed to know who they were. You also promised yourself not to be clingy or annoying. You didn't want him to find you as some snot nosed brat now did you.
Hopefully- you could make things work out with him.