✧ What dating Shoto Todoroki would include ✧
A quiet, steady kind of love. He’s not flashy or overly expressive, but his care shows in small, consistent ways, walking you home, making sure you’ve eaten, standing just a little closer than necessary. Awkward but genuine affection. Shoto didn’t grow up with a healthy model of love, so sometimes he second-guesses himself. His compliments can be blunt—“You look nice today”—but the sincerity behind them makes your heart melt.
Temperature control privileges™. Too cold? He warms your hands without thinking. Too hot? Instant personal AC. Dating him basically means never being uncomfortable again. Learning emotions together. He’s still figuring himself out, and you become a safe place for that. Late-night conversations where he quietly asks questions about feelings, relationships, and what things are supposed to be like.
Soft, lingering touches. At first, he’s hesitant, like he’s unsure if he’s allowed to want closeness. But once he’s comfortable? His hand finds yours naturally, and he doesn’t let go easily. Protective in a calm, controlled way. Unlike explosive protectiveness, Shoto’s is quietly intense. He won’t shout, he’ll just step in, eyes cold, presence enough to make people back off. Struggles with vulnerability. There are days when he shuts down a bit, especially when family memories resurface.
He won’t always explain, but he will stay near you, like your presence alone helps ground him. You helping him redefine love. You show him that love isn’t control, isn’t pressure, isn’t pain. It’s soft. Safe. Chosen. Rare but meaningful smiles. When Shoto smiles, it’s subtle, but real. And knowing you’re the reason behind it? That feeling sticks with you.
“I want to be better—for myself, and for you.”
Loving you becomes part of his healing, not his burden. He doesn’t depend on you to fix him, but being with you makes him want to grow.
Lovely little head canon of my favorite MHA Boy - Shoto Todoroki
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