Day 1 (Dec 2nd): Candles/ Hot Drinks/ Stories
"Oh..." Momo groaned out. The single word was the only thing able to pass through her lips, as she shifted her body over. She rolled out of bed ever so slowly. Gracefully rising, her toes skid over the floor.
No longer did the sun hang high in the sky but instead it was now sinking in the horizon. It reflected a few shadows behind Momo as she walked down the small hall. Her gray eyes catching glimpse of black spots as she entered the main part of the apartment.
There was something peculiar about the mood in the air, usually Momo could read it and shift the atmosphere around, only this time there was like a mysterious almost stern presence she couldn't shake. A dreadful feeling began boiling deep within Momo, it made her heart throb harshly as she stepped into the open.
A sweet voice hummed, "Nice to see you awake, strawberry."
At the nickname—'strawberry' Momo blushed slightly. Her cheeks growing warm as, a bashful smile crept on her lips.
Then another remark came, "You napped longer than expected." It sent Momo's eyes over to catch sight of Todoroki resting with his feet kicked up on the coffee table. The white and red haired male was reclining, as his multi-colored eyes flickered away from the candles on the table.
A peaceful sigh escaped from Todoroki as he looked his girlfriend up and down. Momo looked so lovely in anything she wore—even in a sweater dress and leggings.
Carelessly wiping the sleep from her eyes, the girl hummed, "What are you up to?"
"Heh." Todoroki's eyebrows raised slightly. He ran his tongue over his lips as if marveling at the sight of how inquisitive Momo was. He loved smart girls. A strange almost ethereal glint came in his orbs. He spoke, "I'm pondering which candle to light."
There was one thing he adored about Momo. She just, got him. No other words had to leave his lips for Momo to understand.
"Of course, you are darling." Momo's hands found a way to comb through Todoroki's hair. The action done to relax her lover's mind. She murmured, "Candles are important, they set the mood."
Todoroki gave a little nod. His blue and gray eyes returning to speculate the candle scents. There was: Apple Cinnamon, Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Pea, Vanilla bean, Petitgrain Basil, and Oatmeal Cookie.
Each sniff he took was full of power and aggression, making a new arua surround him.
"Now, don't push yourself." Momo soothed him, with her sweet voice. The lovely sound her vocal cords produced spoke hope in any tense situation.
Todoroki leaned up to address her. His fluffy locks falling over clouded sight, "What if I choose wrong?" A bit of doubt egged in his mind. "I...I crave…"
Once again he didn't have to finish his thought before his girlfriend caught on.
"You're delusional, love. You are letting your fears control you." Momo coached Todoroki to settled down as she offered her hand out to help him stand.
Overly filled with caution Todoroki didn't take it. He gave Momo his best cold hard line glare, draining all the overflowing joy from her face. Momo swallowed boldy, not willing to let her boyfriend stress out over this.
The black haired girl extended her hand out to reach for one of the candles. Grabbing one she declared, "Let's test them all then. Let us test what mood, we like best!"
Enchanted by his girlfriend's brains, Todoroki nodded slowly. It was times like these when he couldn't believe how lucky he was to have a girl like Momo.
Momo uncapped the first candle, holding it out. Todoroki used his flames to light it instantly.
"First Candle, Vanilla bean." The girl announced as a heavenly almost vanilla cupcake like aroma filled the air.
Todoroki took a deep long heavy breath to take it in. He held it for a while. Unsure what to do with this new scent. Luckily even when he was lost at what words to say, Momo knew what to do.
She whispered in his ear, "How does this make you feel?"
Todoroki didn't have words but he had actions.
He gave a quick kiss on the side of the Momo's mouth. Tenderly, making his way kissing all around his lover's mouth. Each kiss was soft and light hearted.
The girl was smiling ear to ear. She began caressing the muscles of his shoulders. Steadily kneading the skin as their breathes mingled with each other.
"You like this one?" Momo questioned, breaking their peaceful silence.
Todoroki peeled his lips from his girlfriend's face. "Thank you, next."
Momo leaned over to blow out the candle. The light disappearing in an instant—killing the mood. The couple departed from touching.
"Here's the next, Apple Cinnamon." Momo raised it up.
Without hesitation Todoroki lit the candle, allowing a crispy scent of homemade apple pie to tempt their bellies into hunger.
Momo licked her lips, "Makes me think of home." She said softly. Her gray eyes turning glossy as she gazed at her boyfriend.
The icy hot boy seemed to be caught in a hypotonic trance.
"Mm~It's too sentimental about the past isn't it?" Momo parted her mouth open, to allowed Todoroki's lips to finally plant a kiss.
Todoroki took advantage of the moment, lightly pressing an airy kiss on Momo's lips.
Todoroki shifted around, as he spoke into their kiss. "I wouldn't ever reflect on that during any time. That's back then, you're my future. My future is with the one I care for." He tasted a burst of strawberry flavor, as their lips mashed together. His tongue rolled over her teeth carelessly, as steadily their heavy breathing matched pace.
Clearly, Momo was taking it upon herself to comfort Todoroki in his time of need. She steadied her body getting ready for any chaos of bad memories ready to erupt from her boyfriend.
It pained Todoroki.
The broken hearted look in his shallow eyes, pooling for comfort. His lips didn't show it, but no matter how much he kissed her it didn't feel real.
How to really kiss someone? He could kiss Momo a hundred times and never convey his love for her not leaving his side.
Momo dejected. Pushing him away slightly, she blew out the candle. "No. I'll also rule out Pumpkin Pie and Oatmeal Cookie."
Todoroki was thankful for Momo minding his comfort zone. She sheltered him from a lot of hurtful things in the past and would no doubt continue to do so in the future.
"That leaves, Sweet Pea and Petitgrain Basil."
"Let's try sweet pea. It's sweet and healthy for me...Just like you."
"True." Momo found herself admitting without another thought. A blush washing over her face as she held the candle out.
This time Todoroki rose to light it. He held up his hand and aimed a spark of fire to the candle.
A light smell filled the air, it was almost the warmth one gets while in the shower. It was a feeling.
Puppy dog eyes blinked down at Momo. Todoroki giving her a pleading look from shimmering orbs, reading, 'Hold me. Notice me. Share your happiness with me.' There was an unspoken agreement of sharing between them.
Always share...sharing keeps what we have from being tainted.
She let go of holding the candle and in exchange she wrapped her arms around Todoroki's neck. The girl pressed a kiss on Todoroki's forehead. It left a wine colored lipstick stain.
She loved the mark. Shs loved leaving kisses all over her man.
"Yes, darling?" Momo purred, as she felt Todoroki's strong toned arms snake around her thighs.
A word of praise came, "I love the way you always know what to say and do, strawberry…." Todoroki was happy to show compliments. They were an easy way to please people who he cared about. Especially since he wasn't good at expressing feelings—he just longed and prayed people would understand.
He smiled shyly as he felt Momo pull his body closer to her. Her breast flushed against his chest as their lips kept bumping up with each other. Momo felt Todoroki trembled to her touch as she rubbed up and down his back.
Petting Todoroki endearingly, Momo harbored him from being an emotional mess. The girl replying, "And I love it, when you call me that."
Todoroki's ears caught the sound of the loud pounding from his beloved chest. Such a sweet sound, the beating of such a vital organ uncontrollably crying out, 'But do you love me?'
Momo's swollen strawberry flavored lips parted and sucked in Todoroki's tongue, as their mouths shared an extremely delightful dance. Sending shutters down Momo's spine as Todoroki teased her, bumping his nose against her own. Feverishly they kept on nagging at each other for more attention. The pressure and tension in the air was soooo high. They were playing hardball with each other as well as being committed to giving an answer.
Games of wit…
They were playing games with each other.
Who could outsmart who?
Momo knew that Todoroki couldn't ever get enough of exploring her mind. They could go on making out and learning more about each other, but it was making zero progress in solving the real problems.
They couldn't continue to function like this. Such actions were inefficient.
"So the candle.." Momo uttered breathlessly pulling away from her boyfriend.
Todoroki let out a deep groan as he rolled his shoulders wanting more.
Todoroki wanted more of Momo's everything.
Taking a single finger, Todoroki tapped it on Momo's head before running it straight down over her nose, chin, and throat, to circle the base of her neck. Todoroki muttered huskily, "All of this….all of you, blend with the mood, now."
"In that case, hehe…" Momo's black hair bounced as she laughed, "You have no idea. What you just voluntarily burned the candle for."
"I have a lot of ideas, of what I'm feeling now." Todoroki felt joy wash over him. He indulged in every second of Momo's company. This vibe.
They were a good vibe—a good mood just by being together. No scented candle could add or subtract any chemistry between them.
Momo squeezed her eyes shut as she inhaled sharply. The black haired girl reaching out, lowering the tall boy's forehead to press against her own. Momo telling him, "I am glad, I could be of service."
Thanks for reading! I just like the idea of them having a pure relationship. I think Todoroki loves Momo for who she is and not what she has; Momo loves Todoroki because he's a shy sweet guy who isn't really that good at expressing love but he's trying to learn and she's gonna help him do that.
Disclaimer: I don't own My hero Academia! Yet I still hope TodoMomo will cannon someday...
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