Remi had dragged John out to help her, Blyke, and Isen out with their mission. At first, he refused to go but then realized they could get hurt or worse, killed and that just wasn't a risk he was willing to take.

They had dressed him in a disguise, gave him a good ability to copy, and placed him and Blyke near the fight so they could get there as quickly as possible if something went wrong.

He had expected them to go after some random person abusing their power in a town of low tiers, beat them, and leave but instead, they went after Volcan.

'Dumb, dumb as hell. Did they think that they could beat them just because I'm here?' John gritted his teeth as Volcan appeared from the shadows and stood in front of Remi.

They started fighting, John shifted in preparation.

"J-" Blyke was cut off as John sprinted into the alleyway and dived for Remi who had gotten hit just before he got there. He held the injured girl close to him as planted his foot on the ground, activated his ability, and roundhouse kicked Volcan while she was still in a state of shock from his sudden arrival.

Volcan flew into a nearby wall. Blyke took the opportunity to take Remi from John and retreat with Isen back to the car while John held Volcan off.

"You're quite powerful. A god tier maybe? What are you doing helping these stupid kids?" Volcan questioned, a psychotic smirk was seen through the fitted cloth on her face.

"You're voice is annoying." John jumped back as Volcan went in to attack him.

"rude." She sighed as they both came to a stop. "However, I would like to fight you again so I won't kill you... yet" he stared at her, confusion swimming in his eyes before shrugging and running off, using his passive to make sure she wasn't following them.

"John, you're back!" Isen exclaimed as the raven-haired male walked into Remi's dorm. "You weren't followed or hurt, right?"

"I'm fine, what about Rems?"

"In her room, we called Elaine so she came by and healed her as much as possible."

John walked into the Remi's room and saw her passed out on the bed, her sweater pulled up to reveal the scar. Elaine and Blyke sat beside the bed.

"Out of the way." John commanded, using an authoritative voice to ensure the success of the command. Blyke immediately jumped out of his seat and moved for John to sit down.

"I healed her the best I could. I'm sorry I couldn't do more." Elaine mumbled. She looked disappointed in herself as she stared at her shoes like they were some type of new foreign object.

John sighed, "it's okay" he reassured, putting his hand on her shoulder "let me give it a try" John smiled at her.

As much as he doesn't want to admit it, John had become kinder since he started dating Remi. And while nobody else points it out they've definitely noticed the effect Remi has had on John.

Elaine nodded and activated her ability for John to copy. Once copied, John used the now enhanced ability on his unconscious girlfriend. It worked enough to close the biggest wound completely.

"Should I keep an eye on her at school?" Blyke asked him.

"No, she isn't going to school until she's healed." John stated, standing up and pushing them out of the room. "Take Isen and leave, I'll stay with her until she's ready to go to school"

"Uhm... okay. Come on Isen"

A few hours later Remi regained consciousness.

"Ow! my head..." Remi hissed, putting her hand on her head in a feeble attempt to ease the pain.

John walked into the room with some water.

"Here you go love" he smiled softly as he handed her the water and sat down beside the bed.

"Thanks, John" Remi spoke as she took the cup.

Having no experience taking care of other people, John just sat there.

'What the hell am I supposed to do now?' He thought to himself. His arms crossed, eyebrows furrowed, and his head turned to look at the ceiling.

"John? Are you okay?" The raven-haired male looked back down, his gaze resting on Remi who now had her legs slung over the edge of the bed.

"I'm fine... you should lay back down"

"Why? I'm fully healed and have to get my clothes out of the dryer."

"No, you lay down" he carefully pushed Remi back down onto the bed "I'll get your laundry"

'Is he... trying to take care of me?' She stared at him in confusion as she adjusted her position on the bed.

A few minutes later John came back to the room with a basket of clothes.

"Hey John, are you trying to take care of me?"

"Umm.... yes? Am I doing a bad job? I'm sorry if I am I've never had to take care of someone other than myself before."

Remi smiled and walked over to where John was and hugged him, "you're doing a great job, love"

John chuckled and picked her up, Remi squeaked as she clung closer to John. The male walked over to the bed and laid them down.

They sat in comfortable silence before Remi noticed that the sun had risen and it was about midday.

"John..." she waited for a response but none was given so she carefully readjusted to look at him. She smiled, 'Oh, he's sleeping. Good.'

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