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KISSES!!

@supcrmight​ : ❣ (for Shouto!!) 19. a clumsy kiss

The concept of a kiss seemed SO SIMPLE and yet it was possibly one of the most daunting things Shouto felt he’s ever had to face in his life. He’d done his research and it all seemed pretty straight-forward but a first kiss with MIDORIYA IZUKU? How was that NOT going to have his palms sweaty and heart racing to the point he genuinely had concerns he may be going into cardiac arrest.

Just take a deep breath, this didn’t have to be anything intricate. As far as he knew Izuku hasn’t ever kissed anyone either so there probably wasn’t any high standard to meet but he at least didn’t want this to be bad because what kind of boyfriend would that make him?

He was still overthinking this and Izuku was probably getting IMPATIENT in these seconds passing between them that felt like hours so HE JUST HAD TO DO IT. Abandon all thoughts still weighing him down as mismatched eyes would slip shut and he’d lean in to where he damn well hoped Izuku’s lips were.

A miss with a kiss left on the tip of Izuku’s cute nose, too high. A miss to the corner of his mouth, too left. Embarrassing, but Shouto thought it’d only get SO MUCH WORSE if he tried to open his eyes right now which would probably actually having him set himself alight in shame but THIRD TIME WAS THE CHARM, lips finally seeing out Izuku’s in a simple kiss that was no more than a gentle press before Shouto pulled back let out the breath he hadn’t realized he was holding the entire time.

    “You know this’ll mean you’ll be quirkless again, right?”  You damn idiot.

    “If it’s you… it’s okay.”

      There are words caught up and lumped together in his throat.  Just like Izuku was no stranger to his impatience,  Katsuki, of all people, knew Deku better than anyone  –  he knew Izuku wouldn’t make a decision like this without thinking and overthinking.  This was a decision that he’s thought about before.  This was a decision he made because he knew it was the the best decision to make.

     Sorry.  Katsuki could never say.  This’ll mean you’re quirkless again.  I never thought I’d see the day that little ol’ quirkless you would be the biggest damn hero around.

     With his knuckles pressed against Izuku’s and his spirit bursting underneath his skin, he feels unstoppable.  Even a villain so reminiscent of All For One no longer seemed insurmountable.  He could never do this alone  –  he knew that, so he bit the bullet and took it on with the boy who constantly made the impossible possible.

     As the cloud dissipate from their punch and the sun returns to them, he thinks  –

     Together,  they’ll always win.

     Together,  they’ll save everyone with a smile.

WHAT - No?? Unacceptable, Todoroki-kun

can i hit u up on discord u_u

he should be concentrating on the boy’s words, the gift he reverently takes into his hands  ( his grin, already fond, grows at the sight of the all might themed bow ), the meaning of it all, & he is  —  but he’s more so focused on the boy’s smile, & he finds himself wondering: had he been the same way when nana first met him ?  were his shoulders just as small ?  did his head barely reach the top of nana’s chest ?  the boy was growing now, of course, was far more built than he was before; but still, he was so young. the last time toshinori had properly celebrated valentine’s had been at his age, with nana. 

he knows izuku won’t let him down. it’s why he chose him, after all. it’s a scary thing, though, because he knows that outside of the very protective barriers ua has created, the rest of the world still awaits him. the world can be a cruel place. it can tear you down, then build you back up only to tear you down all over again. izuku already knows that well enough, just as he probably already knows that sometimes, heroes can’t save you from the realities known as life. there are just some things you have to face on your own. as much as he hates to admit it, toshinori wouldn’t be the man he is today if he didn’t go through some of the tragedy that he did.  

izuku is going to have to go through tragedy eventually, too. again, he already has, & toshinori has been able to help him thus far, but he won’t always be around to do so. his own death won’t be easy on the boy, but he knows he’s going to make his debut, telling the world  i am here !  & he knows he can do it all with or without him at his side. because he’s his boy. because toshinori made it, even after he lost nana. & izuku is going to be even better than him. 

here’s a secret: izuku really hasn’t needed him for a while now.

the kid might not agree with him, but, he remembers apologizing time & time again that he wasn’t there to save him. & izuku always told him ‘ it’s okay. ’ though he may have said that merely to save toshinori’s feelings, it was true. it was all right. because izuku could always save himself. on the beach, after the kamino ward incident, he thanked the kid for saving himself. but it wasn’t the first time he had. every time he found himself in danger, he found his way out of it. he has a will to live & to make change like no other. 

“ i know you won’t, ”  toshinori pops the tin open & peaks inside curiously, fishing out one of the homemade delicacies; sets the rest aside, & kneels down to match their heights,  “ midoriya my boy, you needn’t thank me, though i appreciate it. if anything, you know, i should be thanking you. i was a fallen hero when you met me. the press... still covered my every move, but there was little left of the man that everyone knew me as. i was dying. sir nighteye’s prediction had taken it’s toll on my heart, & my willpower had dropped to near nothing. i did what i could as the symbol of peace, but as toshinori yagi, i was weak, ”  he pops one chocolate into his mouth with a crooked grin,  

“ & then, i met you. you, my boy, were a child who’s hero had told you to give up. i broke your heart & your dreams, but you still rushed in to save young bakugo, like nothing in the world could stop you. at that moment, you turned my world upside down. after i met you, the old all might was revived. raising you, training you, & bettering you… this past year i’ve spent with you has been the best of my life. being your mentor, & in some ways  — ”  he hesitates, suddenly, but charges on the only way all might knows how,  “  —  maybe… something akin to family, has changed me for the better, ”  in a motion that’s becoming more & more familiar, he brings the boy into a firm hug, ruffling his haphazard curls,

“ so. thank you. not just for the sweets, though they are absolutely scrumptious, but for everything. happy valentine’s day, son, ”  a beat,  “ ah, & thank your mom for me, as well ! ”