It was a week after Touya was admitted that he finally got clearance to visit. Despite having snuck out of the house to get to the hospital Toshi doubted that Zashi and Shouta wouldn't know where he'd be. Suddenly feeling nervous despite having seen Touya only a few months ago, he couldn't bring himself to walk the small distance to the woman at the reception desk and so instead, he just stood back and watched as the hospital went on its usual routine.
The automatic door behind him slid open with a quiet squeak before a familiar face emerged from it.
"Oh, hi; it was… Hitoshi, right?"
Fuyumi Todoroki.
Toshi nodded.
"Sorry, I shouldn't be here, I'll just-."
"Don't be silly, Touya will want to see you when he wakes up, come on, we'll both get checked in and then I'll show you to his room. Shoto and Nat are already up there I just went out to grab us all some lunch, I got plenty so you're welcome to share." She smiled.
"Thanks."
"Dude, All Might would still kick Enji's ass even in his scrawny form."
The sound of Shoto laughing followed as they walked into the room.
"I'm back with goodies and a visitor." Fuyumi announced, taking a seat and opening her bag to take out various take out containers, handing one to each of her brothers.
"Hey, Hitoshi." Shoto greeted with a smile.
"Nat I know you asked for two but Hitoshi's a guest so he's getting it."
Natsuo nodded.
It had to be his didn't it…
"I'm fine, honestly, you can have it." He attempted but as suspected Fuyumi was having none of it.
"No, he's going to be plenty full with the one, here." She forced the ramen container upon him. "And grab a seat."
Toshi nodded, doing as instructed before removing the lid and snapping apart the wooden chopsticks.
"Itadakimasu."
The three siblings echoed his gratitude before tucking in.
Slurping down a few mouthfuls he couldn't help the satisfied groan that escaped him, blushing lightly in embarrassment but the Todoroki's didn't seem to notice, much to his relief.
"So is Touya okay?"
Fuyumi nodded.
"He's been conscious a few times just not for long, apparently this is the first time his body has been able to fully relax for a very long time, the doctor said it's just his body's way of trying to heal itself. He's worn out, malnourished, and he's got a lot of burns although some of them seem to be disappearing on their own, not to mention the mental side of it all too, we've just got to give Touya a little time to do his thing before he's back with us fully."
"Oh, the pro who infiltrated the facility to get Touya out, Present Mic, that's one of Hitoshi's Father's." Shoto explained.
Natsuo, who hadn't said a word since he'd entered the family waiting room, turned to him, clearly intrigued by this news.
"Really?"
Hitoshi nodded.
"Yep, Papa told me about the operation, he was worried that too many of them going in could blow their cover so he volunteered himself. My Dad still doesn't know about the whole solo thing though so I've kinda' been sworn to secrecy on that whole front." He smirked.
"Then your Papa is pretty amazing." A smile came to Natsuo's face. "Look, Hitoshi, I apologise for how I acted back at the house that day, it was immature and I'm sorry. I wouldn't mind a do over if you'd accept it?"
"You don't have to apologise; I waltzed into your house and told you something pretty unbelievable, I'm not surprised you didn't trust me straight away. But sure, I would like that."
Natsuo went back to eating his ramen.
"Tell your Papa thanks from all of us." Fuyumi smiled.
"I will."
