What a night!

WHAT A GODDAMN NIGHT!

I rubbed my eyes, the events of the night before still fresh in my mind. The kids, the evidence, the spiders. It all felt like a fever dream, but the ache in my muscles was a stark reminder that it was all too real. Besides I did check about that injury and it was just some phantom pain in my mind. Of course my quirk healed me by the time I probably ran out of that room or even sooner but my mind couldn't keep up with that. 

Anyways, I groaned as I sat up, my body protesting with every movement. 

This feels worse than training with Stain....

Should I try stay at home and call in sick?

Maybe try to figure out if dad knows something about that layer?

Or heard something about the detective.

I did leave an obvious note there...

Ohhh... ahm... I should go and see my real dad too.

He probably is worried when he send Kurogiri to fetch me to get home.....

But how?

I had to get ready for school, and I had to make sure no one, especially All Might or my mom, found out about my nighttime activities. So I couldn't just stick laying around in my bed. I had to get up and deal with it for now.

I slipped out of bed and quickly get everything ready and make sure that my costume and everything is hidden quite well too. My room looked normal enough, no signs of the vigilante activities I had engaged in just hours before. With a sigh of relief, I headed to the breakfast table, the smell of breakfast guiding me to the kitchen.

It smelled heavenly!

Mom was already up, her usual cheerful self as she cooked. I loved these moments for sure. It was something that wan't that usual if I think back about probably 5 or 6 months ago. However she seemed to enjoy life now and that was important. I helped her out and she was still here for me. Whelp, I did and always will do whatever I can for her. She was my real mother after all.

Mom: Morning, Izuku! Sleep well?

Me: Yeah, Mom. Just a bit tired.

She gave me a knowing look, but didn't press further. Probably thought I was out training since she did know that I was doing that or she thought I got stuck with my nose inside a book and forgot about time. Not really something I wouldn't do......Anyways, I was grateful for that. After a quick breakfast, I grabbed my bag and headed out the door, with no expectations at all.

As I walked to UA, I noticed a familiar figure waiting at the corner. Shoto stood there, looking as calm and composed as ever. But there was something different ... I couldn't put my mind around it and decided to just ignore it for now. He looked fine, no injuries, no emotional pain and definitely not sad.

Shoto: Morning, Izu.

Me: Morning, Sho. What are you doing here?

Shoto: I thought I'd walk with you today.

Me: Oh, sure. That sounds good.

We walked in companionable silence for a while, none of us said anything for a good 5 minutes. This was certainly killing me but I was also quite tired so my brain was mush. Still I could feel the tension radiating off Shoto, as if he was building up to something. He certainly wasn't the best with words but he was sweet and attentive. Even the smallest things can be picked up by this guy.Where else would his theories come from?

I decided to let him take his time. 

Whatever it was, he would say it when he was ready.

We were already quite a bit on our way to UA, when we found Endeavor's car waiting for us right around a corner. The number two hero himself was behind the wheel, looking as stoic and intimidating as always. Dabi sat in the passenger seat, sipping on a coffee to go. I couldn't help but feel a bit weird. The Todoroki family dynamics were always a bit... intense.... and different.... in a positive kind of way.

Shoto: Dad's giving us a ride today.

Me: Oh, okay.

We climbed into the back seat, and the car started moving. The silence was heavy, filled with the unspoken tension of the morning. Shoto fidgeted beside me.

Alright something is up.

Do they know about yesterday...

Oh no, don't tell me this is about me being a vigilante.

FUCK!

Did I screw up?

Endeavor: You two ready for your first day at school?

Shoto: Yeah, Dad.

Dabi: Just another day, right? Oh and don't let that demon get to you two.

Shoto shot his brother a look, but Dabi just smirked and took another sip of his coffee. The ride was short, and soon we were pulling up to UA. As we got out of the car, Shoto grabbed my arm, stopping me.

Shoto: Izu, there's something I need to tell you.

Me: What is it, Sho?

Shoto took a deep breath, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that made my heart skip a beat. Honestly his eyes were beautiful. Just the fact that he had two different eye colors was enough to melt my brain. I could look into his eyes forever. They were just so beaitufl and I would be such a creepy person doing that. Which is why I was definitely not doing that.

Shoto: I... I have feelings for you,..... I've had them for a while now, and I can't keep them to myself anymore. I want to date you.

The words hung in the air, and for a moment, I was too stunned to respond. 

Me: I... I feel the same way, Shoto. Yes, I'd like to date you too.

Shoto's eyes widened, and he looked at me as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing. Come on, was it really this unbelieveable? I know I was dense... but I couldn't be that dense not to show my interest in him... could I? Or were we both that dense?

Shoto: Really? Are you sure? This isn't a dream, right?

Me: It's not a dream. And if it was, I'd probably wake up screaming about spiders.

.... yeah... let's not talk about them or how I got to them....

What a nightmare.....

This is not that!

He just confessed!

HE CONFESSED!

EEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHH!!!!

We both feel the same!

This is...

This is...

GREAT!

I love it.

I am not forcing myself  nor him into this.

We.... gosh it feels just good being around him.

He does understand me... no pressure, no hiding, no nothing..... well I am still hiding that vigilanre thing from him.

Ah stop thinking.

Stop it!

Just focus on the here and now.

Don't ruin the moment!

Dabi, who had been sipping his coffee, choked at that moment, coughing and sputtering and definitely taking a spit take right there. I think he was close enough to the window to get coffee on it.

Dabi: *COUGHING* What did you just say?

Shoto: He said yes! He really said yes!

Endeavor watched the scene with a raised eyebrow, clearly confused but not interfering and then just smiled at us.

Shoto: Izu, can you... can you slap me? Just to make sure?

Me: I don't think that's necessary, Sho.

Shoto: Please, just do it.

I sighed but obliged, giving him a light slap on the cheek. Shoto blinked, then smiled, a genuine, relieved smile that made my heart swell.

Shoto: Thank you...... For everything.

Me: No, thank you, Shoto.

This day definitely couldn't get any better!