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Kyoka sat at the lunch table with her earbuds plugged in. Everything felt too loud right now. Kaminari and Kirishima were wrestling and Bakugo and Mina were arguing. 

The other tables around them also were far too loud. It felt like the sound was trying to bury Kyoka alive. She dug her earbuds in tighter, turning the song up. 

Currently she just had Good girls don’t get used playing over and over. The beat steadied Kyoka while the lyrics made her feel comforted. 

Momo sat down next to her and must’ve asked Kyoka a question because she was waving her hands in front of her face. 

“Sorry,” Kyoka said, blushing. “I was listening to music.” 

Momo nodded her head, “Am I being too loud?” 

Kyoka wanted to melt. Momo was never too loud, she was always respectful of others' space, and made sure she didn’t bother anyone. Momo was never the problem nor would Kyoka ever accuse her of that.

“No,” Kyoka said, smiling. She reached out and took her hand, “you’re fine.” 

Momo smiled. “What are you listening to?”

Kyoka rolled her eyes grinning, “Beach bunny.”

Momo laughed, “Should’ve known.” 

Kyoka offered her an earbud and Momo placed it in her ear. With the empty ear pressed against Momo’s shoulder Kyoka finally relaxed, letting the sound of Momo and Beach Bunny wash over her. 

Soon Kyoka had fallen asleep, right there in the lunch room, but no one minded. Later Momo carried her back to her dorm room, Kyoka still fast asleep.