Nami's Hobby Spot

Okay… You got this… Okay.

Hey! Uh… H-How are you? …. I’m Fine. You don’t mind if I come in do you?

Thank you. Sorry I came by so unexpectedly. I just felt that I um should explain my text message to in person instead of calling you. It just felt more personal this way. Well… I uh… texted you that… that I-I… Uh… liked you… And then you asked me, ‘How?’ So, I uh… felt that I… should tell you in person.

Um… well… I had everything in my head when I came here but I forgot it all as soon as I saw your face…

It’s not cheesy! I’m being serious!

No no no… You’re fine. Well, um... I guess I should start by saying, the first reason I like you is… is b-because you accept me for who I am. This awkward guy with a dream to be the greatest hero on earth. You look past all of my irrational decisions… Well, after the fact… Y-you even look past my anxious nature and habits. I like you because, whenever you smile it feels like everyone else in the room disappears. Sometimes I feel like I can’t even swallow.

I-I like you because even after even after everything you’ve been through, you’re still a strong and amazing person. You don’t let the trials of life knock you down. A-and if they do, you always get right back up, and I admire you for that.

B-but those are just things I’ve noticed about you. If you want to really know how I feel, it’s hard to put into words but… Whenever I’m with you, I feel like I’m home. All of my insecurities melt away. Just hearing your voice calms my nerves and I can’t help but yearn to hear your voice even more… even when you protest when I say cheesy things like the stuff I’m saying now. I love the hugs you give me. So much so, that when you do hug me… I never want to let go. I always end up wishing for a longer hug when we pull away. I want to hold your hand and feel your fingers interlace with mine. I want to be the reason why you blush and feel all bashful. I want to be the one who texts you in the morning and the first thing you read is, ‘Good Morning. I hope you have a wonderful day.’ And, when night comes, I could text you, ‘Good night my dear, I’ll text you in the morning.’ I want to be the one to take you on cute little dates to cafes and to boardwalks. I want to kiss you under the moonlight and in the rain. I… uh… want to be your Symbol of Peace and to be able to always protect you.

I guess what I’m trying to say is… Wait… You already know what I’m trying to say. I mean that's the reason why I came here in the first place. Heh heh. Now that I’ve explained myself, if you’ll allow me… I’d like to ask you again.

W-Will you go out with me?

W-what? Really? U-uh! You’re not joking are you? Thank you!! Thank you, thank you so much! I promise I will never let you down! I will work hard everyday to make sure you’re the happiest person ever! You won’t regret this. I promise! Uh, m-may I kiss your hand?

MIDORIYA: (flinches and quickly shuts his laptop to answer the door) Coming! Just give me one second! (the door opens) Ah! Todoroki! Come on in!

-silence is heard and the door shuts-

MIDORIYA: Hey Todoroki? Are you ok?

TODOROKI: (angered voice) Yeah I’m fine

MIDORIYA: Todoroki… You know you can talk to me.

TODOROKI: I said.. I’m FINE.

MIDORIYA: But Todoro-

TODOROKI: (raises voice) Will talking really help Midoriya?! Will talking actually fix my past? Make it disappear? Will it erase all of the hate and anger that I feel Midoriya?! Will it?

MIDORIYA: (caught off guard) Uh…-

TODOROKI: Could you ever even begin to understand the weight that is on my chest everyday?

MIDORIYA: No… b-but you’re not alone Todoroki… You know I’m here for you and that I support you.

TODOROKI: But will your support send my father away. Will it keep him out of my life?

MIDORIYA: (stumbles over his answer)

TODOROKI: HUH?!

MIDORIYA: Uh! N-No! It wont! But… Uh…

TODOROKI: Then we’re done talking.

MIDORIYA: Wait! Todoroki! Let me explain- 

TODOROKI:DON’T! (Uses a bit of his fire quirk to scare him)

MIDORIYA: (flinches slightly) Todoroki…

Todoroki: I suggest that you leave before I hurt you

Midoriya: You’re not going to hurt me

TODOROKI: What makes you think I won’t end up hurting you one day? What if I can’t control my anger and I end up taking it out on you. Huh? I’ll be no better than my father then.

MIDORIYA: You’re wrong! I..I know you Todoroki, you’re not the kind of person to do something like that.  

TODOROKI: People change. What if  I eventually do?

MIDORIYA: Todoroki… Y-your not going to change… P-please just let me help you….

TODOROKI: I won’t repeat myself again Midoriya... LEAVE NOW

MIDORIYA: No! I-I won’t leave! You’re always there for me when I’m upset… so why would I leave you…?

TODOROKI: Because the only woman I ever held dear left. Why would you leaving be any different.

MIDORIYA: I know it was hard for your mother to leave but I won't do that. And your mother didn't leave because of you… Your mother left b-because your dad was very abusive. She-

TODOROKI: (yells) THEN SHE COULD HAVE TAKEN ME WITH HER.

MIDORIYA: You don’t think she tried?! You don’t think that she probably regrets it everyday!? She had her personal demons to work out I understand. She probably didn't think it was her place to come back for you. But, she willingly talks to you now, doesn't she? You go to her for advice, don't you? She listens. I see the relief on your face when you come home from hospital visits. So don't think that she has walked out on you because she hasn't. She is still there and will always be… and so am I.

TODOROKI: You say she didn't leave because of me, but i was the final nail that broke her. Don’t you remember, or did you forget?

MIDORIYA: N-no! I didn't forget! But-

TODOROKI: BUT WHAT?

MIDORIYA: (yelling) She was already broken Todoroki! EN-DEAV-OR broke her! EN-DEAV-OR robbed her of the woman she once was! You think she WANTED to be with him?! Do you think she CHOSE on her own FREE WILL to marry that man?! No! He USED her to get what her wanted… which happened to be you! You didn't do anything wrong. None of this was your fault!

TODOROKI: You say all of this, but how would you know Midoriya? What would you know of my life?! With your PERFECT, SHELTERED LIFE. YOU. KNOW. NOTHING. OF WHAT I WENT THROUGH. You HAD a mother THAT DIDN’T LEAVE YOU. She DIDN’T throw you away because you looked just like the pitiful excuse of a man that betrayed her!  WHAT. WOULD. YOU. KNOW. WHAT WOULD YOU KNOW MIDORIYA. TELL ME.

MIDORIYA: YOU THINK MY LIFE WAS ANYWHERE NEAR PERFECT?! You think I had a group of friends to trust in or a mother that believes in me? Well let me tell you Todoroki, you couldn’t be more wrong. Before I even arrived at U.A., I had no one to rely on. You want to know why? I was quirkless, Todoroki. 14 grueling, taunting, years of me being quirkless. Adults would look down on me, kids would belittle any effort I made in wanting to become a hero. Even my mom...my own mother gave up on me when I had no one left. When I asked her if i could still be a hero… all she did was cry and apologize to me over and over again. I knew at that moment that I was completely alone. So yeah, I may never understand the pain your father put you through, but I know exactly how painful it is to be alone. It was so hard Todoroki. I just… I… I had to be reminded by everyone Every. Single. Day. of what a worthless human being I was. A useless deku…

TODOROKI: I had… no.. id-

MIDORIYA: I know you didn’t…. It’s fine… I’m not mad

TODOROKI: It’s not fine Midoriya… I’m sorry… You’re just always so happy and optimistic. How could anyone even imagine you having it hard growing up.

MIDORIYA: I don’t blame you for thinking that way. This isn’t something I can just easily bring up to anyone. So it’s okay, it’s understandable why you would be angry at me.

TODOROKI: Midoriya…

MIDORIYA: uh, yes?

TODOROKI: Listen, I would never be angry at you. All of my anger was towards the things my father told me and I irrationally took it out on you. I never meant to make you feel like you were some kind of burden or that any of this was your fault. You are not useless and you are not the deku that all those stupid inconsiderate idiots out there think you are. You are somebody, Midoriya. You are the Deku that can do anything he puts his mind to. That’s your hero name, isn’t it?

MIDORIYA: Thanks Todoroki… But that still doesn’t address the issue that made you upset when you walked in…

TODOROKI: Now why would I want to bring that up again. When we finally stopped yelling?

MIDORIYA: Aahh… W-well…. Because I care about… you? Isn’t that what b-boyfriends are for?

TODOROKI: I guess you’re right. (kisses forehead) What did I do to deserve such a caring boyfriend like you in my life?

MIDORIYA: W-well… I-I-I uh, could  um… heh ask y-you the same, uh thing….

Todoroki: (kisses him)

MIDORIYA: (little bab midoriya SHOOK noise) Todoroki!!!

Todoroki: What? Am I not allowed to kiss you?

MIDORIYA: N-NO!! I- uh I mean.. Y-Yes!! I-It’s just (mumbling BEGINS) Y-you just caught me off guard is all. I mean it’s not that your kisses aren’t unwelcome they’re always welcome. I just wasn’t pre… pe-

TODOROKI: (softly/shyly whispers) Then… Then I guess you wouldn’t mind if i did it again then.

MIDORIYA: uuhhhh (squeaky fanboy OMG)

(Kiss)

MIDORIYA: uh….

TODOROKI: (todoroki chuckle) You’re so cute Midoriya.

MIDORIYA: uh-um no I’m not!!

TODOROKI: (quick peck) Yes you are.

MIDORIYA: (midoriya fanboy poses then sighs) Well then you’re cute too Todoroki…

TODOROKI: Fine by me. Now… what video were you watching when I came in.

MIDORIYA: Oh… uh… that? I-it was just an All Might video…

*Sans comes home and goes into the kitchen for food*

Oooookaaay. I got my afternoon-break time snaaack…. If I can find one. mmm... Ah, this looks good. Noooow it’s time to take my well deserved break. (chuckles) No one is home, It’s just me, my food aaand my sooon to be my nice and comfortable bed.

*goes upstairs, humming softly to himself. Is about to open the door when he hears soft               sniffling*

(softly) Alrighty… Huh…? I don’t re- Wait…

*Sans goes into his room and sees Listener-chan crying on the bed and he internally panics a little*

Hey Buttercup? Hey, heeeey…  (he kneels down in front of her with a concerned voice)

*He tried to think about how he could make her smile and make her feel better again, but nothing comes to mind. She quietly speaks up*

Huh? (worried voice) No no, nonononooo why would I ev- ever EVER be mad at you? Sweetheart you know I could never be mad at you! I could never find it in my soul to be mad at you.

*She asks him why the lights in his eyes were out*

Sweetie… my, my eyes went dark because I was worried on how I was going to make you smile again. I’m so used to seeing that strong and beautiful woman that I fell in love with, that your sorrow took me off guard for a moment. You’re so special to me, I don’t want to mess up anything. Now tell Sansy why you’re upset.

*Wait around 10-20 second for Listener-chan to explain*

(amused worried tone) Woah, woah, that's a trick question right? You’re just pulling my leg, of course I think you’re beautiful! (nervously chuckles but it quickly dies down) Oh… You weren’t joking after all. (clears throat) Why would I think that you’re ugly… Why would YOU think you’re ugly or not good enough for me or the people around you? First of all, I know this may be a personal opinion, BUT I think that you are perfect and special just the way you are. And second, there can only be one person in the Underground that thinks they are worthless trash and that is me, got it?

Bugerpants doesn’t count (short chuckle)

Look, I don’t know how mean and heartless the humans have been to you up there on the surface, but I can guarantee you that down here, no one is ever going to hate your or judge you without a valid reason to. I don’t know about humans but us monsters we are more… loving creatures. We give you a chance. (mumbles) Except Undyne but that’s besides the point.  I can tell you with certainty that everyone here in Snowdin and Waterfall, The Core, The UNDERGROUND, loves you and appreciates you for who you are because, sweetheart I sure as hell do. You are one of three most important people in my life. You, Papyrus and Grillby. Without you three… I-I-I don’t know...

And if you want to know how I feel about you personally…. (voice softens. That sweet lovey dovey voice) You gave me my hope back. You opened up my eyes to a world I had long forgotten… Everything about you from your most exterior all the way down to the deepest depths of your soul, you are perfect in every aspect of the word. Come here…

*Sans hugs her and hold onto her*

(Slightly muffled voice) I just wanna hug you. You have no idea how much you mean to me. (make voice sound emotional) And it hurts me to know that you think you are anything less of what I see in you. You obviously know that I think lowly of myself, but you…. If I could make you feel a little bit better about yourself then that would make feel a little bit better knowing that I can see your soul brighten again. You are such a strong person you know that? Emotionally... physically... mentally. You are things that I can only wish and dream to be. I look up to you, you know that?…. In more ways than one (chuckle a little)

Here, give me your hands. (chuckles) Give me your hands. I want you to hold my soul. Look, don’t be scared. It’s not going to hurt me. Alrighty here…. Be careful now…. Okay… You feel that? The emotions running through you? Thats is everything that I feel about you. It has always been hard to put into words how I feel about you… so now you know… And I love you more than words can describe, Buttercup. And I hope that maybe, soon you could start coming to me when you have these sad spells, so we can talk it out, you know  so one day… you will love yourself more than I love you.

Lemme just put my soul back… Heh, Baby, don’t cry. ‘S ok. Come one, lemme see that beautiful smile of yours plea-.  (laughs when Listener-chan squishes his cheeks) Ok then! I guess you’re squishing my face now! Well you knoooow what?!

*Squish*

I can squish your face!! HAHA (laughs again) No, you are cuter missy! A lot more cuter than I am! (laughs, snorts)

What’s with that expression? Hey! Hey, why are you looking at me like that? (Laughs, and is tackled into a hug) Hey!! That's no fair I can’t even hug you back!! And no my snort is not cute! (laughs) no it’s not!! No it’s nooot (laughs harder and snorts again)

-After the laughter dies down-

(still has the giggles a little) You make me laugh, you know that? I guess you could say you tickled my… funny booooone! (chuckles) That was funny. I love you so much, you know that?… Hey…. look at me… I'm serious though, if you ever need anyone to talk to, you let me know ok? You felt and experienced just how much I care about you. I will always be here for you, until the day I die or the day this timeline ends, but you know the timeline being and just you know…But if you come back in a different timeline I’m most likely going to remember you. There is no way I could forget a soul like yours, ever. You’re far.. far, far too important to me. you know … I will always be here for you no matter what. You know I’m just a quick teleport away. (light chuckle)