Cross posted from A03. Find me on A03, Tum'blr and Twi'tter with the same handle; aideku7! I'm more active there! (I... don't like this site,,)
That said, I do not condone such relationships in real life, or even in the anime/manga! They are extremely TOXIC and PROBLEMATIC and anyone should NOT follow their example, whether it is a teacher/student relationship or with such a large age gap!
Disclaimer: No character/canon plot belongs to me.
English is not my first language~
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"You haven't expelled anyone on their first day this year. That's a first," Nedzu's annoying smirk was wrapped around the edge of his teacup, "Why the sudden change of heart?"
Aizawa Shouta did not particularly hate the principal, but he was halfway to being dead to the world and was not in the mood to answer questions on his teaching methodology of all things. Over tea.
"You know they all did well at their quirk assessment test. The last position went to Midoriya and I was going to expel him if he hadn't shown me he had potential. His quirk is out of control, but he has his heart and priorities in the right place. I'm not a cruel sadist." He replied flatly. The principal had assigned him to Class 1-A despite knowing that his soulmate was one of the students. What did he want?
The man (animal?) in question chuckled, ignoring the personal dig aimed at him, "Or, maybe... you've just gained some affection for your soulmate?"
"Tch, no." Shouta grit his teeth, "I don't see the point of this conversation. You know I won't let that affect my work."
Nedzu set down his tea and slipped down from his seat, standing up fully. He crossed his hands behind his back, looking straight at him with an unreadable expression.
"Oh yes, speaking of that; it is incredibly rare for soulmates to have such a large age gap, and it's further complicated that your soulmate is your own student," he changed the topic and brightened visibly, wagging a finger, "But! Knowing soulmate pairs cannot be controlled, the council has decided you will be free to pursue your relationship with little Midoriya as long as it does not interfere with your work or bring in any complaints."
"Eh," Shouta was confused. He had no idea if this was another one of Nedzu's sadistic schemes or if he was actually concerned about his love life. Or if this amused him. Not that it mattered, "I did not request for permission? I have no intentions of pursuing Midoriya. He's a bother and does not interest me,"
"Just leaving an option open. You do you," Nedzu winked, dismissing himself, "I have to go now. Why don't you check up on him in the nurse's office?"
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Earlier that day Shouta had been summoned impromptu to the Nurse's office saying someone from his homeroom class had been injured. He was forced to dismiss his students early and head to the infirmary, half knowing it would be Midoriya. Aizawa had seen enough of the self-destructive tendencies of the greenette to know that either he was incredibly dumb, or self deprecating. (Or god forbid, had a thing for pain.)
He expected did Midoriya to be on the bed, but he did not expect to see him battered up to that extent. And peppered with burns that looked well into second-degree territory. He did not expect All Might to be there too, scratching the back of his neck with a sheepish expression, and start "Oh, Aizawa-san. I can explain-"
Ah, so his day could get worse.
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Shouta for the love of him could not feel even a little bit of the pride that All Might spoke with mirrored in him. The older hero narrated the events that led up to this state of the student and how he had essentially helped that explosive kid and defeated him. He sighed, not knowing where to begin. He was pretty content with letting Recovery Girl chew All Might out, throwing in remarks when he felt like it.
After all, this was All Might's first year, first class as a teacher and he had essentially failed to be their mentor and allowed them to become destructive rather than building them up and letting them grow.
He watched Midoriya sleep peacefully, oblivious to the world around him. He looked pretty dull, drooling on the pillow, not a very desirable soulmate. His hair was unruly, still fuzzy after the fight.
Shouta wanted to know if it was as soft as it looked.
It was a few minutes later he found himself unconsciously petting it. But he did not mind; Midoriya's hair was as soft as it looked.
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Shouta found himself standing in front of the Nurse's Office once again. He hadn't meant to come here after Nedzu had taunted him but... if he was here, it would do no harm to check up on Midoriya again. He was just looking out for his student.
He knocked twice and poked his head in, thankful to see the greenette awake and sitting up. Midoriya looked at him as he entered, his green eyes wide.
"Ah-Aizawa Sensei!" He trailer off with a yawn.
"Uh, Recover Girl, a word with Midoriya?" He asked awkwardly, hovering in the doorway. The youthful heroine was standing between Izuku's legs, expertly wrapping up his arm in a cast. She didn't look up when he entered, focusing on removing the bandages on the boy's mottled skin.
"Ah, Shouta! Come in. We're almost done," she said warmly, "Can you take Izuku home? Poor boy wouldn't be able to walk home alone if I heal him any more,"
"Uh, okay," Shouta said. Shit, he should have turned back when he had the chance.
"Alright!" She smooched Midoriya loudly on his forehead, and Midoriya's face heated up. He squeaked, grabbing the bedsheets tightly in his palms. Shouta felt uneasy watching him getting flustered. There was a weird feeling in Shouta's chest as he watched her finish dressing him, patting the boy happily on his head. Midoriya looked mere drowsy now, blinking dazedly and leaning on the woman. Shouta itched to pull him away.
"Here you go, Izuku! Eraserhead, I already told his okaa-san that he'll be late, you can just collect his address from the register and take him home," the healing hero dragged him out of the office, and to his relief, handling him directly into Eraserhead's arms. She dusted her uniform and gave Shouta a look, "Deliver him at Midoriya's doorstep, alright? I don't want to deal with two irresponsible teachers,"
"Right," Shouta huffed, looking down at Midoriya who looked like he would pass out any second.
Ugh, great.
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