TODOROKI
TWO WEEKS LATER
This is more awkward than when we first met. I admit Midoriya is good at putting up a front for our parents, but I know he is not all the way there. He has this far off look in his eyes. His mom noticed which is why we are here in the first place. My dad just parked the SUV. He looks so happy.
"Let's make sure to get a lot of pictures," he replies.
"Enji," says Inko getting out. "I told you, you don't have to put everything online."
"I want the memories," he explains. I roll my eyes knowing damn well he wants to put the pictures online. He wants people to see what a family man he is.
"Shame it's not warm enough yet to go swimming," replies Inko as Midoriya goes to stand by her side.
"I'm just glad to be here mom," he replies glancing around. "This is such a beautiful place." She giggles.
"You still need to see the inside!" she exclaims. "Come on!" She grabs his hand tugging him up the stairs leaving my dad and I with the bags.
"God, I love that woman," he replies. He looks at me as if remembering I am here. "You okay Shouto? You look upset."
"I still prefer to have my own room," I state. "Dad I'm 6'1, twin and full size beds are uncomfortable." He rubs his chin. He should be able to relate seeing as he is 6'5.
"I see your point," he replies. "Let me take a look at the place. I can't remember what the rooms have."
"How can you not remember?" I question. "You rented it."
"I rented it but Inko picked the place," he replies. "Don't get smart with me boy. Grab the bags." I grab Midoriya bag which is rather light. We head into the house. I look around immediately I love the design. I thought it was going to be lame but it's not. The design is modern. The living room has white furniture but designs of blues and teals, very calming indeed. My dad goes upstairs while I go to look at the all white kitchen with light gray marble counter tops. I love this kitchen too. I glance out the French doors seeing Midoriya on the deck talking to his mom. He looks happy. I wish I could talk to my mom. I find myself thinking about her a lot more lately. I take the bags heading upstairs wanting to give them privacy. I see my dad come out into the hall. "Found a room for you."
"Okay," I reply noticing this house doesn't have as many rooms as the cabin.
"You and Midoriya can take this one right here," he says opening the door. I look inside the room noticing a king bed.
"Fuck no," I reply losing my patience.
"Watch your mouth!" he hisses at me. I could give two shits about that killer glare he is giving me right now.
"It is one thing for you to want us to share a room but a god damn bed," I reply ignoring his comment. "I refuse."
"You're taking the room," he replies getting in my face. "You can sleep on the floor for all I care. Just be glad it is a king bed. Plenty of room for you both. Unless you want to try sleeping on a full size." I'm so annoyed I turn away from my father heading into the room. "I thought so." Thank god I got 2 more months of his shit. Then I can work towards getting my own place. I don't even pay attention to what our room looks like as I'm still disturbed over us sharing a bed. I close my eyes telling myself I can handle although I really don't know if I can. I open the suitcase to unpack my items. I hear someone enter the room.
"Oh," says Midoriya. "It's only one bed?" He looks as nervous as I feel.
"Did my father not tell you about that?" I question.
"No," he replies. "What the hell did my mom say to him?"
"I have no idea," I reply. "She knows you're upset so they are both pushing this brotherly bonding."
"We can do that without sharing rooms or beds," says Midoriya folding his arms.
"Hey, you're preaching to the choir," I reply. "I said the exact same thing. It's either this or a full size."
"A full size is too small for you," he points out.
"Yeah," I reply. "We will just stay on our side. Nothing to worry about." Midoriya nods.
"Thanks for bringing up my bag," he replies. He slowly walks over grabbing it. He doesn't even want to be close to me. How the hell is this going to work out this week? Whatever, it's best he keeps up this scared Bambi act. He opens his bag walking away to one the doors in the room. "We have our own bathroom."
"Do we really?" I ask walking over to see. I stand behind Midoriya and sure enough we have our own bathroom. It is small but there. Single stand up shower, a toilet and basic sink. The bathroom is light gray and white reminding me of the kitchen. It has pictures of seashells on the wall with light gray towels and wash clothes ready for use.
"It looks so pretty," replies Midoriya.
"That I agree with," I reply. I walk over to another door seeing there is a closet. "Did you want to hang anything up? They have hangers in here."
"Yeah, my tee shirts," he replies. Midoriya and I get unpacked not saying much to each other. I finish up heading into the hall to hear our parents screwing, the hell? Already? I go back in the room closing the door. I guess Midoriya can read my face. "What's wrong?"
"You don't want to go out there," I reply. "Unless you want to hear them."
"God no," says Midoriya. "Is it just me or are they having sex more?"
"They are engaged," I reply. "I think I'm going to order something to eat because god knows when they're going to leave their little love nest. You want anything?"
"What are you getting?" he asks.
"I think I'm going to order something simple," I reply. "A pizza."
"That's fine," he replies with a shrug. "Can you add some wings?"
"Sure," I reply pulling up pizza places in the area. I would like to try something that is local. I look at reviews sitting down on the bed getting comfortable as I continue my search. I locate one that has almost 5 stars. I pull up the menu knowing I'm going for a pepperoni pizza. I don't like anything complicated. "What kind of wings do you want?"
"Buffalo," he replies turning on the TV on top of the dresser. I like that we can place the order online. I get everything placed with the order due to arrive in 35-45 minutes. "Think we should have ordered some for them?"
"They will probably get something to eat I'm sure after activities," I reply. Midoriya continues to look at the TV. Man, this is going to be a long week. He still has that look on his face. I pull out my phone scrolling through the social media accounts I never wanted. Now I'm glad they are providing me a good distraction. I finally get a text from the pizza man. I head to the door grabbing everything. I bring plates up to the room for Midoriya and I. At least it looks like our parents are done now. I shiver at the thought before walking into our room. "Did you want water?"
"That's all we have for now," he replies. "I can grab it, you have done more than enough." I sit everything down on the dresser as he leaves the room to go get us some water. I immediately grab a slice taking a bite listening to my stomach grumble. Yeah, I needed this. I hear movement causing me to turn around.
"Oh, you boys ordered something to eat," says Inko peaking her head into the room. Her hair looks nothing like it did earlier.
"Yes," I reply. "I wasn't sure if you all would want anything. I just ordered for us."
"That is okay," she smiles. "We were planning to go out. Looks like you boys couldn't wait."
"Not me," I reply. "I can't speak for Midoriya." Inko nods. She looks off down the hall before turning back to face me.
"I want to thank you for doing this," she replies. "You know spending some time with him." I try to think of how to respond.
"It's no problem," I reply. "I like spending time with him." It's true. I'm not lying. I miss talking to him.
"I'm so glad," she replies. "I know being a teenage boy soon to be a man is not ideal to share rooms. I just know something is bothering my baby that he won't tell me. He hasn't even been talking to Shinsou like that." Shinsou, I remember him. I beat him at the sports festival our first year at U.A. I didn't know him and Midoriya was so close. "I guess it is boy stuff. Either way I appreciate you being there for him." I nod as Midoriya comes down the hall.
"Hey mom," he smiles.
"I see you boys already ordered," she says before smiling at her son.
"Yeah," he replies. "Didn't know when we would see you." She blushes.
"Well since you boys got your food, we are going to go out to eat," she replies. "We will also pick up some groceries as well. Let us know if you need anything, just text."
"Will do," I reply as Midoriya comes into the room closing the door sitting the water down on the dresser beside the pizza. Midoriya leans against the door looking down.
"She is really worried about me huh," he says. I don't know what to say. He stopped talking to me altogether which I deserve. I don't know how he was acting with those around him. I expected him to push me away but not Shinsou, not his mom.
"She is," I reply. "It will work itself out." Midoriya stares at me.
"You enjoy talking to me?" he asks. I nod my head yes. It is clear to me that he heard everything we said.
"You are easy to talk to," I reply.
"What about your boyfriend?" he asked.
"I couldn't fully trust him," I explain. I clear my throat shifting my eyes. "And we broke up." Midoriya gasps in surprise.
"What happened?" he asked. I can tell he is asking out of concern. "I mean are you alright?"
"I'm fine," I replied. "I ended it. I didn't love him. I don't see myself loving him. No need in holding him back from living his life." Midoriya folds his arms walking over to the box of wings.
"You just breaking all kinds of hearts," he states before grabbing his plate. I am too stunned to even say anything. I knew he took the rejection of me badly but come on. I am doing the right thing. I know I am. I watch as he fixes his plate leaving the room. God damnit. I have no idea how I am going to fix this. It's not like I fucking hooked up with him on purpose. I didn't even mean for us to get that intimate at all. He just felt so good in arms. I go into my stash hidden in the bottom of my suitcase. I drink straight from the bottle. I love him…..this sucks so much. I don't even want to eat anymore. I choose to drink instead. It doesn't hit me hard as it would have if I didn't eat. I hear a knock on the door.
"Come in," I instruct. My dad pokes his head into the room.
"You're eating upstairs?" he questions. I nod my head yes.
"We will be back," he explains. "Did you need anything?"
"Soba," I reply. He nods his head walking out the door. I sigh sitting on the bed. With the alcohol beginning to course my system all I keep thinking is how my life is changing so quickly. It feels almost out of control and I don't like that. I get up going to drink just a little more from the bottle. I can just feel the emotions overtaking me. I stand up wobbling a little. I hear the door open with Midoriya coming into the room.
"Oh my god, you're drunk!" he exclaims. Could he be any louder? Thank god our parents left.
"D-doesn't matter, does i-it," I slur slightly. "I'm just some ice cold heart breaker. I didn't ask for this you know." I point my finger at Midoriya. "I didn't ask to fall in love with you instead of my ex boyfriend." Midoriya face widens into surprise. Maybe there is some truth to what people say. Drunk minds speak the truth. I would never say this. I drop my head. I'm not sure if I'm embarrassed or ashamed, maybe both. I can hear his footsteps.
"Can you look at me please," asks Midoriya. I glance up at him with my head swimming. I stumble to the bed sitting down. He walks over sitting beside me. "You love me?"
"I don't know how…" I reply trying to sound normal but I can't. I hate sounding whiny. "I barely just spoke to you until last year. It's just not fair." I lean over burying my face into my hands.
"You made me feel…" says Midoriya with his voice trailing off. "You made me feel like I was insane. As if I was alone in feeling this love grow between us." I run my hand through my hair.
"We can't fall in love….." I mutter. "I mean our parents….."
"Just because we love each other doesn't mean we have to be together," states Midoriya. I glance at him. I can tell that is not what he wants to do but he going to for his mom. He kind of has a point. I stare at him and at he is swaying. "No more drinking for you tonight."
"Okay…" I reply laying on the bed.
"At least get under the covers," he says. "Don't lay on the edge." I stand up wobbling and Midoriya comes to my side as I did him. He struggles slightly seeing as I am taller and heavier than him. He helps me get undressed and tucked in to bed. I look up at him feeling stupid.
"Y-you're amazing," I slur. Midoriya understood me and smiles. He leans down kissing my forehead.
"So are you Shouto," he says softly. I swoon a little hearing Midoriya refer to me as Shouto. With that I close my eyes allowing my drunk slumber to take me.
Author's Note: So sorry everyone. For those who don't know, I am a manager. My team is severely understaffed so it is all hands on deck.