It had been a week since Inko had been staying with him. Toshinori had insisted that Inko took his bed and he took the couch. After all, it would be wrong of him to let her sleep on the lumpy thing that he called a couch. During that time, he had came up with a system. He had called Mitsuki and asked her to pick up Inko on days he couldn't take her back to his apartment and if it wasn't too much trouble, to stay with her until he could get back home.

Sure, his apartment had the state of the art security but he still couldn't help but be worried about her regardless. Mitsuki, of course understood completely and had insisted on being part of the investigation in case there was anything that she could use for a case.

Though she was rather pissed when they wouldn't let her into the apartment because she knew Inko it would be a conflict of interest.

As for Toshinori, he knew that it was risky for him to look because he knew Inko personally but since his hero persona was already part of the case it would seem rather odd to just suddenly take him off of the case. The only thing they had was that he had printed these off at a store and sent them to Inko with her mail after the carrier had already come and gone. So no one had suspected a thing at the time. Now they were trying to find an address though it had seemed that Hisashi didn't have a home under his name.

If he even had a home, it was under a different one.

Toshinori wanted to find that man and beat the living hell out of him. Though he knew that wouldn't be the most heroic of things to do regardless of the reasons.

Sighing softly, he turned his head and saw Inko just napping on the couch. He couldn't help but smile at her, the whole week had drained her emotionally and he knew that she would need a good rest. Though… "Ugh…" Cracking his back a bit, a few pops were heard as he felt his spine adjust once again. "I'll have to replace that couch." He grumbled a little at that, the couch was great to sit on but not for napping that was for sure.

Though, he couldn't help but wonder what he could do to help her. Every trace they had of Hisashi had seemed to have gone cold, and he had no idea on what they could do anymore. No matter what they did, he just seemed to evade them somehow.

What could make this any worse?

"Toshi?" came Inko's sleep covered words, causing him to turn his head and look over at the sleepy woman. Inko was rubbing at her eyes in the hopes to wake up.

"Yes?" He said, making is way over to sit in a chair that was near the couch. Ever since that day at her apartment with the pictures, Toshinori had tried to be careful with her. Not wanting to cause her any kind of distress or fear. It had surprised him when she refused to let go of him after he let go of the pictures, but he also couldn't help but worry about her regardless.

"Think I can go for a walk through the park?" asked Inko.

"Sure, let me just go grab my coat-"

"I mean alone."

He couldn't help but frown at that. Inko should know that it wasn't safe out there for her. Hisashi could be out there and would try at the first chance to get her. Yet, he didn't want her to feel trapped at the same time. "Inko, why do you want to go out there alone?" he asked with a frown.

"Because well… I haven't even gone anywhere other than work and here. It… it feels like…"

Oh, that's why. If there was one thing he didn't want it was to feel like Hisashi but this time he had a reason for it. He was doing it out of concern, not out of trying to keep her sheltered thinking she'd cheat on him the first chance that was given. Letting out a soft sigh, Toshinori stared at Inko with concern as he said "Alright, but keep your phone on you if you feel like you are being followed alright?" Toshinori just gave her a calm look, yet his blue eyes shined with concern.

Inko gave him a small smile as she said "I will don't worry."

Toshinori frowned a little before getting up and taking a seat next to Inko. He noticed her stiffen a moment before he pulled her gently against his side. "I'm not him Inko. I know he kept you sheltered like this but his reasons and mine are different. He did it because he wanted you cut off from the world, I'm doing it to keep you safe. I'm sorry I'm making you feel like I am doing the same thing as he did but I would never, ever do anything to hurt you." He whispered softly, laying his head atop of hers, not sure if this was proper or not but he felt her shoulder's relax. "I only want you safe Inko that is all I want. Once we are sure that he can't hurt you we'll get your apartment back."

"Thank you Toshinori." Inko whispered before pushing herself out of his hold though carefully so he wouldn't fall over. "I promise I won't get hurt and that I'll call the moment I feel threatened or when I am on my way home." That had made him feel a little better, though he thinks that maybe All Might may need to make another appearance. His gut kept telling him that he had to keep her protected but at the same time, he didn't want to appear as if he was stalking her.

Sighing softly, the young man watched as Inko walked out of the room, jacket in hand before she walked out of the apartment. Yup, All Might will have to make an appearance today, maybe she would open up to him more than anyone else. After all, he knew for a fact that anyone opened up to him about a few things here and there.

Inko sighed softly as she walked through the park. It wasn't far from Toshinori's building though it made her feel a little better at the very least. He meant well, that much she knew but it was still suffocating in his home. Just going in there after work and going straight to work, never allowed to leave unless she had someone to accompany her.

How Toshinori treats her is different, that much she is sure of. Before the pictures, he had treated her like any other person, and treated her specially. If that was the case anyway.

He made her dinner, he carried her home and defended her. Not to mention, he even promised to play her a song one day even though he doesn't like to perform in front of others. That had to speak about how different Toshinori was compared to Hisashi. Maybe that was one reason why she loved him. Not just because of his looks but because Toshinori had a heart of gold.

"Inko?" came a voice, causing Inko to jump a bit as she looked up and looked at the tall muscular frame of All Might.

"All Might?" Inko said with shock.

There stood the hero, tall and proud wearing a tight fitting white t-shirt with a long beige trench coat and green cargo pants. He tilted his head at the small woman before he asked "Are you alright? I've heard about what happened." He said with concern on his face.

"From who?" asked Inko with a frown.

"Well, I'm on your case about your stalker. I hate to say it but so far we've had no leads but I won't give up. I'll find a way to make sure that you are safe again." All Might said with a soft smile on his face. Inko couldn't help but smile back up at him, she knew his words were nothing but the truth. "Mind if I join you? You seem lost in thought." All Might said, tilting his head again.

"Of course you can All Might." She wasn't sure why but she enjoyed and rather missed his company. "So, what brings you to the park All Might?" asked Inko with a frown on her face, it was strange to see him outside of costume but it was nice to see that even he would dress like a civilian here and there. It still confused her as to why she felt so much comfort from the man. It was the same feeling that she would also get from Toshinori.

"I figured I could use a walk. It's my day off and it's such a nice day." All Might said with a chuckle, his smile growing wider on his face.

"True."

"What about you?" asked the hero with a frown.

Inko looked down as she let out a soft sigh. Rubbing her arms a little, a bit from the chill as the wind blew by. "I've felt so trapped lately. Ever since those pictures, Toshinori wouldn't let me be alone. I can understand the reasoning for it, I do but I still felt like I was trapped by Hisashi."

All Might frowned a little at her words. He looked around, Inko wondered what it was that he was looking for. Soon, a small smile grew on his face before he turned his gaze back at her. "If you'd want to talk, we can go sit on that bench over there." Turning her gaze, Inko saw the bench, much like when she and Mitsuki talked that one day it was out of view where no one would bother them as they spoke about Toshinori and her own problems when it came to her past.

Nodding, Inko started to make her way over to them, along with All Might in tow. It was rather odd to have such a tall man behind her, but at the same time she felt comforted knowing that should anything happen that he was watching out for any signs of danger in the area. He and Toshinori were alike.

Once seated, Inko looked up at the sky, her mind thinking to when it would snow. The weather had gotten colder lately, and knew that soon the winter would be here and if she was honest she loved snow. "What are you thinking?" asked All Might.

"Just thinking about winter. It's one of my favourite seasons of the year. I love ice skating, snow angels and snow ball fights. I know it seems childish but… I can't help it. It's one of the joys out of life. How even though winter is so very cold, there is beauty in it all." Inko said with a soft smile on her face at the thought of snow. Even as a child, she loved it and even as an adult, that love never faded.

"Interesting. I never knew that someone would think like that about a season." All Might said, his voice sounded perplexed but also enthused. "Snow is beautiful though, I will not deny that." He added with a smile on his face.

Inko smiled as she gazed up at the sky and sighed softly. She had been doing that a lot lately, though a lot has happened since she allowed Toshinori into her life. "All Might, do you love someone?" asked Inko with a frown.

"I do, very much so. Why do you ask?" he asked with confusion on his face.

"Well, I love someone as well but… I don't think he could ever love me. I mean, how could he love me? I am nothing but sloppy seconds to any man-"

"Stop thinking that Inko. You are a beautiful lovely woman, I've told you that at the gala remember?" All Might said with a serious look on his face. Eyes glowing with electricity much like Toshinori's eyes did so many times in the past. God, why was it that either of their eyes could captivate her so? It made her heart race in her chest to the point that she wondered if it would burst out of her chest.

"I'm sorry."

"It's alright, you have been through an ordeal long before I knew you. You still need time to heal from such am I right?" All Might said with a gentle smile on his face.

"Yes, there are many things that I still can't bare if I'm honest with you. It's something I've never even shown Toshinori." Inko whispered softly before rubbing her face. It was hard for her to mention, but she knew that she felt like All Might just made her comfortable enough to just… confide in him really. Plus, her heart felt heavy still of memories of her time with Hisashi but it was something that she needed to overcome.

"All Might?"

"Yes?"

"The person you love, would you still love them if they had… horrible scars on their body?" asked Inko with a frown and a sniffle.

All Might frowned a little at that, he couldn't help but stare at her. "Why do you ask this?" asked All Might, the hero rather confused about her question.

"Just… please answer it."

"If the one I love had scars? No, I wouldn't think any differently about her. If anything, I myself have a scar here and there. The price of a hero that much is a guarantee. Yet, to see the one I love with scars, it wouldn't make me change my mind. If you truly love someone you would accept them regardless of their flaws. No matter if they are physical flaws or otherwise." All Might declared as he stared at the green haired woman in question before he tilted his head once more at her. "Why did you ask such a question, is there someone you love Inko?"

"There is yes."

For some reason, Inko could have sworn that she saw All Might deflate a little in defeat. Why that was she wasn't sure before she looked up at him. "It sounds silly, but I've fallen for my friend." All Might looked up at that, his shoulders no longer sunken down in a defeated gesture though it did have her confused still. Inko couldn't help but give a sad smile as she sat there on the bench with him. "It's strange yes, but I didn't think I would ever love again."

"Because of how you were treated before?" asked the hero.

Nodding her head, Inko pulled her knees to her chest as she tried to get herself to calm down. Her body trembled a little but she wasn't downright frightened like she would have been before. Before, she would have been nothing but a trembling mess of tears before turning her gaze up at the mighty hero next to her. His stare was calm and gentle even while it was hidden within the shadows.

"The scars, both body and my heart will never fade I cannot help but doubt that my love will not be returned." Inko whispered softly.

"Why?"

"He can have any woman he could ever want, why would he want to be with me of all people?" Inko said with a soft yet sad sigh. "So far, he's been more concerned with my safety than anything else. We don't even just… talk? Do anything together anymore. I felt trapped and it was nothing but a cold place to live." Inko whispered softly.

"People do make mistakes Inko, no one is perfect." All Might whispered, his voice filled with, was that shame in his voice?

"I know." Inko sighed softly before turning her attention to All Might once again. "I know he made mistakes, as do I. Just like how I could never tell Toshinori that I love him. That is a mistake that I have to bare alone."

All Might seemed to have frozen as he stared at her. Time seeming to stand still as they both sat there. The green haired woman couldn't help but stare in concern. Holding out a hand, she waved it a few times in front of the hero's face as she tried to get some kind of answer from him though, it just seemed that he was stuck in time. Had someone hit him with a freezing quirk? Tilting her head a little, the young woman poked at his shoulder tilting her gaze once more before calling out his name a few times.

Her concern only grew as she tried to think on what it was that caused him to freeze up like that. "You love Toshinori?" All Might finally said.

"I do, why? You won't tell him will you?" Inko said with panic, knowing that Toshinori and All Might knew each other, it had been a risk telling him that she loved the other blonde man that was in her life but, it had just slipped out!

"No, I won't my dear. I have no reason to tell him that but rest assured, he would be lucky to have you in his life. He would be lucky, to have your love and you receiving his love in return." All Might whispered to her softly before pulling her close to him in a one armed hug. "He is a lucky man, to have you love him Inko, never forget that." All Might whispered to her softly before letting go. He gazed up at the sky and saw that it was starting to darken a little before he turned his gaze back to the small woman next to him. "Anyway, it is getting late, you best should be off to head home."

"Yes, I should. I'm starting to get rather hungry." Inko said before pulling out her phone and sent a text to Toshinori to let him know that she would be heading back now. May as well just text him, he always gets them either way. Smiling a little, Inko looked back up at the hero as she said "Thank you for talking with me All Might, I guess… I never knew how much I needed to hear it until talking to you."

"It was my honour Inko." He chuckled a little before walking with her out of the park. All Might of course had left her side until when they were a block away from Toshinori's apartment. She waved goodbye to the hero before making her way back home. Home, it was rather odd to think of Toshinori's home as home, even though it had only been a week. Yet, she couldn't help but small smile that was on her face at the thought of it.

When Inko returned to Toshinori's apartment? She was surprised to see that he had a pile of DVD's out and he had his TV left on the DVD menu screen. He was mumbling to himself, as if he was debating on what movie they should watch. Inko just tilted her head a little in confusion, not sure what he was trying to do though, she couldn't help but smile gently at him. "Toshi?"

He blinked and looked over at the green haired woman only to give a sheepish smile. "Hey Inko, I uh… was hoping to have a little more time in here. I thought I could pick a movie we could watch together. I figured with how much time I um… forcibly locked you up that I could make it up to you." Inko just tilted her head a little to the side, staring at the blonde as he seemed to blush a little. His gaze no longer on her as he tried to think of his next words carefully.

"I felt bad. You are a free spirit, you need to be out and about so I figured maybe after work we could just well, go for a walk? Maybe even just watch some silly movie afterwards." Toshinori said, rubbing the back of his neck in embarrassment.

"I'd like that." Inko said with a smile on her face. Maybe her life was starting to turn up again. She could enjoy herself again before those blasted pictures ever came to her apartment. The only difference was that she would be doing whatever they would normally do at her apartment here in Toshinori's home instead. It made her smile, though she knew that she still needed to go out here and there.

And maybe one day she would even tell him about her scars though for now she was happy and knew that either way, Toshinori was one of the reasons why she could feel joy again. It was a feeling that she never wanted to lose ever again.

"So, what movie have you decided on anyway?" asked Inko with a tilt of her head.

"Not really no, I was trying to think of one before you got home but uh, well you can see how well that turned out." Chuckled the blonde nervously.

Inko just smiled before sitting with the man as she decided to spare him a little. Thinking it was best to help him pick out a movie instead of just letting him sit there and do nothing. Laughing a little, Inko helped Toshinori with picking the movie that would keep the two entertained for the time being. Though, she wondered if they would just be able to enjoy times like these every day. Just watching movies and being in each other's company from here on out.

Maybe even one day, she could tell Toshinori that she loved him but felt like that no matter what, she would never be able to confess to him as easily as All Might claimed too. 'Maybe someday…'