We all walked to a room near the infirmary, one that I wasn't familiar with. It was dimly lit, and had windows surrounding it, with a bed and a rather large machine next to it.

"This is a polysomnogram." said Nezu as we walked in, "It will record your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the test. Nemuri's quirk doesn't work nearly as well on women, but it should do enough to put you into a sleep so we can monitor you."

I started to sit myself on the bed, and Nezu crawled up and began to put the sensors on my body.

"Thankfully, the risks are low. At the very least, you could have minor skin irritation caused by the adhesive used to attach test sensors to your skin." he said as he continued to put the sensors on my forehead, temples, upper lip, neck, and finger.

"I will need to put two sensors on your chest. If you'd like to attach them yourself, that's fine." he said as he handed two little sensors to me.

I nodded and began to lift my shirt. Without hesitation, Hizashi and Aizawa both turned away to give me privacy.

'Such gentlemen.' I thought to myself with a smile.

Nezu showed me where to put them, and then hopped off the bed.

"Now, there'll be two belts on your waist to monitor your breath effort. It may be uncomfortable to get used to at first, but if it's unbearable, let us know. Nemuri, if you would be so kind." he asked, as Nemuri stepped in.

"Lie back, please." she said gently as she strapped the belts in.

"Great. Now just two more sensors on the legs, and we should be good to go!" announced Nezu.

"Nezu, I'm not going to lie, this is all a lot to take on." I said, starting to feel myself panic.

"No worries, kid!" interjected Hizashi, "you're taking this like a champ! Besides, we've all got you covered, so there's no need to lose your cool."

I looked from him to Aizawa, who looked concerned.

"If at any point you want out, say the words, and I'll stop this at once." he said, placing a hand on mine, "As I said before, I'm here."

Nezu then jumped to the controls of the machine and began to push multiple buttons, turning on the machine bit by bit.

"We're about ready! Gentlemen, if I could have you step out, please." he hollered.

And with that Hizashi began to exit, leaving Aizawa to slowly follow suit, letting his hand gently fall away from mine before leaving the room.

"Nemuri, when I leave the room, you may use your quirk." he said, pressing a few more buttons.

"You got it." she said, looking back at me.

Within a few moments, Nezu stopped and looked over at us with a smile.

"That should do it! I'll be right outside!" he said as he got down from the machine and walked out of the room.

I looked around, almost frantically, feeling like everything was closing in on me.

"It's alright. There's nothing to worry about. Just relax." she said reassuringly.

"Midnight, I-" I said.

"Please, call me Nemuri." she corrected.

"Nemuri, I'm afraid." I said, almost in a whisper, tears threatening to fall again.

She gave me a soft smile.

"With Aizawa watching over you, you have nothing to fear. He would put himself in harm's way before letting anything happen to you, I'm sure of it." she said.

Her words resonated with me, and reminded me of all the times he stepped into danger to save his students. I felt myself calm down, knowing she wasn't lying to me.

"I'm sure you already know, but when I lift this sleeve, you should fall asleep the moment you breathe in my quirk's perfume. It won't be unpleasant, I promise." she said, putting her hand on her sleeve.

I took a deep breath before nodding to her, signaling that I was ready.

She nodded back in response and lifted her sleeve, letting a purple mist float out.

Within a few moments, everything became blurry, and my world went black.

***

(Aizawa's POV)

I continued to watch her outside the room next to the panelled glass. Though I've seen this with others before, seeing her hooked up like this was uncomfortable to watch. I couldn't put my finger on it why she was different, or how she of all people could make me feel this way. I just did. I felt powerless yet again.

I saw Nemuri talking with her, and though I couldn't hear them, Doe looked upset, almost on the verge of tears. It wasn't until I saw them both nod, that Nemuri opened up her sleeve and let her sleep inducing aroma out, making Doe fall asleep within seconds.

"Keeping guard, watch dog?" I heard Hizashi tease as he walked next to me.

I didn't respond. I just kept watching her and the monitor, waiting for anything to change.

"Ooooh, silent treatment. Alrighty then. Don't mind me. I'll just continue to let you stare at her longingly through the glass." He said, nudging my shoulder.

"I'm only keeping an eye and waiting for any changes. That's all." I said rather sternfully.

Hizashi smirked.

"Riiiiiiiiight, right. Is that also what you were doing while we were in the faculty lounge?" he mused, "I've seen the way you look at her, dude. It's hard to miss. You've got it."

"Got what?" I asked as I looked at him, irritated by his playfulness.

"It. Ya know, the feels. Hit by Cupid's arrow! In loooooove." he sung as he cackled.

I felt my face grew warm to that accusation.

"I'm not going to dignify that statement with a response." I retorted, redirecting my eyes back to her.

"Aw come on, man! Live a little! It's okay to admit you've got feelings for someone who's literally out of this world! Ah, a blossoming romance that can only be found in books, and you've got it! Gotta say, I'm a little jealous! No, envious! Come on, spill! What have you two been up to?!" he said, becoming more exasperated as he spoke.

"If you don't have anything important to add that doesn't include ridiculous conclusions, I suggest you leave." I said, still not looking at him.

"Is it ridiculous, though?" he asked as he began to circle around me, "Because I checked with the hospital, and according to them, you were the one calling for updates about her condition every night before you went out on patrol. And it was you who pulled the punches to get her out, outside of the usual protocol, not Nemuri."

Without any response from me, he continued.

"And yet you lead Doe to believe it was her and not you. Now why is that exactly?" he asked, his smug face getting closer to mine.

"It wasn't important." I said.

He scoffed.

"Oh? But asking to have a special rig set up just for her at the gym, on at a moment's notice is?" he asked, circling back around the other side, "I mean, if you say so, but I'm not buying what you're selling."

"Your inability to stay out of other people's business knows no bounds." I said, becoming less patient with every taunt.

He sighed as he stood with me, the both of us watching Doe as the silence grew.

"To be honest, Sho," he said, giving me a side glance, "I think she likes you, too."

I glared at him before looking back to Doe.

"I don't think he's just yanking your chain, Shota." said Nemuri after she walked out of the room, and towards us.

I sighed.

'Great. Now I have to hear this from not one, but two people now.' I thought.

"Nemuri, stay out this." I said, making eye contact with no one.

She smiled as she stood next to Hizashi, all three of us watching Doe as she laid there unconscious.

"She's clearly attached. When I was in there with her, she seemed visibly nervous. It wasn't until I told her you'd be watching over her that she calmed down and became more relaxed. She obviously trusts you." she said, looking at me.

"Kinda odd that she would trust someone she's only just met and been around for two days." said Hizashi.

"From the technical sense, yes." I said, "but she's known about us for several years. She knows intimate details, from what we've said, done, and what we've thought. And during all that time, she's felt connected to us. I can't say I blame her for how she feels."

"But how do yooou feel?" asked Hizashi.

I looked down for a moment, unsure of how to respond. I felt a lot of things, especially for her. But I couldn't let her know that, let alone my colleagues. It could jeopardize everything.

"I'll feel relieved once we get the results from these tests. Anything else is irrelevant." I said, looking back up.