Sero and himself didn't have much in common for Shoji to even have a crush on the boy. However, here he is in their second year with a crush on said tape-user. At first he though him and Shoto were going to get together with how much time they spent reading manga and talking about it. He was mistaken though when the beta said he wanted to be with Momo. A little unexpected but, it makes sense and in a way it would get Endeavor off his back about finding a suitable life partner. Momo was rich, skilled and gorgeous. That was one less person for Shoji to worry about. Now he just had to find the courage to talk to him about manga. Maybe that can lead to different conversations about each other.

"I wonder if he would like this manga, or maybe he already did? If he did we can talk about it." He was looking at the 3 volume manga series. It's a horror manga series by Junji Ito called Uzumaki. It's about a town over-run by spirals. He definitely made spirals creepy. He grabbed all three copies and made his way to Sero's door trying to steel his nerves. He was so nervous it's not even funny. He can jump in front of villains, handled being called a villain (sometimes) but, he can't talk to his crush? Especially now that he is not with his friends. Shoji didn't even realize he was in front of his door until he almost bumped into it. He took a deep steadying breath before gently knocking. It's not like he hasn't talked to him about manga before.

"Shoji? You normally don't come by to see me, er, anyone really." Shoji blinked at him words swallowed. Why was he hot all of a sudden. "Not, that I, ugh, not happy to see you- Oh I see you got Uzumaki! I always wanted to read it." Shoji wordlessly held it out for him to grab it

"I read it already... You can borrow it if you want to." Sero grabbed it looking through the pages whistling a bit

"Glad to see you take care of them. Not that I expect anything less from you." The praise made him grin under his mask. He had good control on his scent to not permeate the air with it no matter how much he wanted to.

"Do you have any kind of horror or mystery manga?" Sero blinked at him before stepping aside to let him in

"Come inside and take a look for yourself." Shoji's heart was beating out of his chest but, he gladly stepped inside eyes scanning the two book cases stocked full of manga. He saw a whole lot of reading material

"You have so much." He reached out going across the spines pulling out a 4 volume series that looked like a romance.

"That's a romance series. It's only 4 volumes. Bakugo said it was good-" Shoji let out a noise turning around to look at him in surprise

"Katsuki likes this huh?" He didn't mean to say his full name and for some reason he feels he shouldn't have by the way Sero froze and stared at him. He started fiddling with his hands not sure what to do with the way Sero was looking at him.

"He lets you...call him by his first name? Since when?" It was a change of tone Shoji wasn't expecting. Did he cross a line he didn't even know existed?

"Um...It was kind of forced? Around the beginning of 2nd year I was in the kitchen cooking when he kind of told me to call him Katsuki...So he has just been that ever since?" He went back to look at the book case deciding on taking the 4 volume romance series. Maybe he can pretend it's him and Sero-

"Hanta." He turned repressing a jump at how close he was. Normally he would pride himself on his hearing but, for some reason he didn't hear him creep up closer to him. Maybe it's because he was relaxed and calm around him. "I want you to call me Hanta. I won't respond to Sero. I mean it Mezo." Maybe it was the little Omegan side of him but, he felt he can almost float with the way Sero- Hanta was talking to him. It made him excited and all to eager to listen.

"I like the way you say my name Hanta." He had a harsh grip on the manga to keep Hanta from noticing his exciting shaking.

"I'm glad Mezo. Let me know when you finish those books so I can recommend some more. We can have our little manga hangouts." Shoji liked the sound of that

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There little hangouts turned into something almost everyday at night. They were right next to each other so it wasn't too hard for them to see each other and usually Shoji would text Hanta to let him know when he was coming so his door would be open. Mezo is pretty sure that Aizawa knows about the two of them at night but, could care less considering they are back in their rooms before he comes and does his patrols of the dorms. The squad has gotten used to Shoji and Hanta hanging out sometimes during lunch and Mezo chose to ignore his friends teasing. He couldn't even deny it. He had a crush on Hanta but, he wasn't going to openly admit it. His body language and actions spoke enough for him.

"It's always so nice to see you." Mezo was on the floor leaning against the bed while Hanta was on the bed with his legs on his shoulders. His hand was idly playing with his hair while his other was holding a book. This is how it always was with them talking or maybe even watching anime if either wasn't up to reading. The cuddles was amazing and definitely worth it. He loved it so much. He was in love with Hanta. He didn't know what to do with that information.

"I like being with you too." He used his real mouth to talk to him. He also got comfortable with taking his mask off around him as well. That was a huge sign of trust for him and he is pretty sure that Hanta knew that too. The two of them finished reading their separate books but, normally they would talk about it or watch something but, tonight they did neither. Mezo rested his head back and closed his eyes loving the feel of Hanta's hands on his face. God he had it bad for him.

"You have such a pretty face Mezo." He opened his eyes in surprise at the proximity of their faces. He was nervous but, in a good way. He didn't know where this was going. "Pretty grey eyes with soft matching hair. Your skin is so smooth too. I think your smile is the best part." Mezo was very self-conscious of his face because of his fangs that overlapped. he had the mouth of a carnivore. Not something a hero really needs in order to be trusted.

"...Do you mean that?" He was insecure a bit. He didn't like it but, you can't help your feelings

"I mean it with all my heart." Hanta slowly pressed his lips to the tip of his nose, his eyes- when did he close them?- and then his forehead before pulling away. "I'll kiss your lips once you're not so shaken. Your face is as red as mine." Mezo opened his eyes to see that Hanta's face was extremely red just as he said.

"Can we take it slow? I never been in a relationship before." Hanta grinned pressing another kiss to his forehead

"Of course! There is no rush. We have plenty of time together." Mezo smiled glad that he had the courage to knock on his door that day.

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