TODOROKI

FIRST DAY AFTER TRIP

I'm putting my belongs in the dirty clothes getting ready to wash. I like to always leave my room clean before heading back to U.A. I smile thinking about all the fun Midoriya and I had. We made love almost the whole night in the hotel. I taught him how to give oral and we had sex 3 times. Each more pleasurable than the last. Exploring all kinds of positions. It's not just sex to me though. I enjoy being intimate with Midoriya. It's like I'm inside of his head and he is inside of mine. He actually wanted to learn and boy did he. I should have held back. He was really sore yesterday and today. I walk back into my room to see my dad standing there.

"Father," I state dropping my bag.

"Shouto," he replies. "I'm proud of you. You did good bonding with Midoriya this past week." Bonding, yeah, I guess we can call it that. "I wasn't sure if you would be able to." I raise an eyebrow.

"What is that suppose to mean?" I ask trying not to get an attitude with him.

"You aren't the best at getting along with people," he replies. "Just something I noticed."

"And who's fault is that?" I asked doing my best to keep my temper intact. "You never let me play with the other kids or my own siblings. I never learned social skills like everyone else."

"When you were just getting into training," he points out. "When you were in middle school and U.A. you could have had friends. You are the one who choose not to." I run my hand over my face not knowing why I even bothered. He doesn't see anything wrong with how he raised me or how fucked up I turned out due mostly to him.

"Fine, whatever," I reply. "I needed to ask you something." He looks surprised but highly interested in what I have to say. That may change in a minute.

"What is it?" he asks. The air is cold and silent.

"I want to see mom," I reply.

"What!" he exclaims loudly. "She almost killed you the last time she saw! Not happening again."

"Dad please," I beg. "It has been years since that happened. You make it sound like she tried to end my life more than once. I have never asked you for anything. This is important."

"What could be so damn important!" he exclaims balling up his fist. "I just recently divorced your mother. I don't think she may be stable enough to see you." This news stuns me. For years I never understood why he stayed married to mom although he was seeing other women. It keeps him out of my hair. Plus I am technically a child in his eyes. I need to stay in place regarding that.

"Let her doctors decide that," I reply. "I want to learn to control my flames, but I can't do that without talking to my mom." I didn't want to tell him the truth. I didn't want him to know about me using my flames.

"You want to use your flames?" he questions. "Your fire?" I nod my head yes. "I can help you with that."

"Dad you're not listening," I reply. "I feel incomplete. I think it is because I never had closure with mom." Midoriya and I talked about this towards the end of spring break. He is such an amazing person. I'm so glad I opened up to him about this…. Dad looks like he is thinking about it.

"Fine," he replies. "If her doctor agrees she can see you, then go ahead and visit her. I will do what I need to for you reach your true power." At least I got him to agree to me seeing her. I can ignore his little comment about my true power.

"Thank you," I reply. I pick up my bag continuing to the laundry room. I get the clothes going before sending Midoriya a text.

Todoroki: My dad said I can see my mother

He responds almost immediately causing me to smile.

Midoriya: Really! That's great! Did you reach out to her yet? When are you going? Did you want to meet up after seeing her? How do you feel?

Todoroki: Whoa, slow down. I haven't done anything yet.

I chuckle walking back up to my room after I grabbed a snack from the kitchen. I know he would be rambling if he was talking out loud. He is overthinking this already. I must admit the thought of seeing him after meeting my mom would be nice.

Midoriya: I'm so excited for you! Tell me anything I can do to help!

Todoroki: I wouldn't mind seeing you after I meet her. Hearing your thoughts would be nice

Midoriya: Shouto….

I cover my face knowing he is blushing as much I am. I smile dropping my hand to send a response.

Todoroki: Don't say my name like that

Midoriya: Like what? I text you! You can't even hear me!

Todoroki: So you didn't say my name with your voice low, a little whine, hint of lust

Midoriya: Todoroki

Now I laugh because I know I was right. I like he switched up jumping to my last name.

"I don't think I have ever seen you laugh," I look up seeing Takami. I run over locking my room door.

"Are you crazy?" I ask him turning around. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"I came by early in the week, but you weren't home," he replies. "I found out Enji took his little family on a vacation." I fold my arms.

"I would hardly call it that," I reply. "I would appreciate it if you text me before coming over. I could have killed you."

"You didn't even notice me because you were so into your phone," says Takami walking further into my room. He spreads his wings for a moment. I do have to admit I had to be greatly distracted to not even hear him. "What were you laughing at?"

"Nothing of importance," I reply. "What do I owe this visit? You know my dad is home and you showing up here is a big risk."

"He just stepped out," replies Takami. "We are all alone." He reaches out to touch me with me stepping out of reach. "Don't be that way. I know you need some physical action."

"I don't need sex," I reply. Takami snorts.

"Since when?" he asks. "You are the most sexually charged guy I have ever been with."

"Doesn't matter," I reply. "We aren't dating."

"So?" he questions looking confused. "We had sex for a year before becoming anything serious."

"Stop trying to make me feel bad," I reply. "I just don't want to have sex with you. I don't see what the big deal is." Takami eyes narrow at me.

"I feel like I don't even know who you are anymore," he replies. "You're so different."

"I told you I was going through some stuff," I reply.

"I see," he replies. "Fine, no sex but can we at least talk. You don't even text me anymore."

"I have been busy," I reply sitting on my bed. "What do you want to talk about?" No need in me being rude to him.

"Can I sit down or are you going to bite me?" he asked.

"Sit down," I reply. Takami sits down next to me. I look at him as he stares at me. I could see that I hurt him with the break up. He covers it quickly with a smirk.

"How is school?" he asks. "You're actually going to be done soon."

"It's fine," I reply. "I should be finishing first in my class, but I can't make any mistakes. Momo is right on my ass for first place."

"Isn't that the girl you dated?" asked Takami.

"No, we never dated," I correct. "She wanted to….anyway she is really smart. I don't know how the girl finds time honestly."

"They probably say the same about you," says Takami. "You smell really good."

"It's my cologne," I reply.

"Yeah the one you got for your birthday," he replies. "I didn't know you were so into cologne."

"Never found a scent I liked," I reply. "What is going on with you? I know you didn't just pop over for no reason." Takami chuckles crossing his legs.

"Yeah," he replies. "I wanted to let you know I put in a good word at agency for you. The job is yours." I am completely stunned. Takami doesn't work for an agency but still went out of his way to put in a good word for me. "You're surprised."

"Yes," I reply after a moment.

"I know how much you want to be on your own," he replies. "I want to see you achieve that goal believe it or not. Plus, it would be nice to visit you at your apartment and not in your father's home. You got me sneaking around like I'm a damn teenager."

"You don't have to," I state.

"Uh huh," hums Takami. "They do want to meet with you though."

"Takami, thank you," I reply. "However, I am going to have to decline."

"Decline?" he questions. "You're not making any sense."

"I am going to be working at my dad's agency for a year," I reply. "After that I plan to branch out."

"You said you would never work for him," says Takami. "Not even when hell freezes over."

"I'm aware of what I said," I replied. "I really don't want to but, in this case, it will work out better. If I make any mistakes I am covered. I am also getting in as much experience as possible that the agency won't have to worry about training me as a newbie." Takami just stares at me. He chuckles before standing.

"You haven't changed huh," he replies. "Last year you wouldn't have said any of this shit."

"I can grow," I reply standing up. "If you can't accept the man I am becoming then we can't be friends. I am not going to sit here and continue to listen to you point out how much I have changed." I don't think I have but I am not going to debate this with him. I shouldn't have to defend myself.

"You're right," he replies. "You're growing up. I was proud knowing that I was the only one who truly understood you but now I am back at square one." Takami did get me more than anyone else once upon a time. I kept him at a distance, but I am not sure if he even realized it or not. I would like to think he did because he is not an idiot. I don't know what he wants me to say.

"Well I have to get back to preparing for my last few months at U.A." I reply. "Maybe the next time we meet up it can be over coffee." Takami smiles.

"I would like that," he replies. "Are you sure about the agency offer?" I think about it. Fuck that is a good deal I'm turning down. The job is already mine. They want me.

"I'm sure," I reply. Takami nods.

"Can I get a hug before I go?" he asks. I look at him not sure if I should. He at least asked. I nod my head yes. Takami walks over hugging me. He is hugging me as if this will be the last time, he will ever see me. "Don't forget to text me okay? I miss talking to you."

"Okay," I reply. Takami opens my window flying out. I look into the sky seeing him fly away. I don't know where my dad went to, but I hope he doesn't spot him. Those red wings can easily be seen anywhere during the day. I go back to my phone seeing Midoriya sent some more messages.

Midoriya: You're right

Midoriya: Where did you go?

Midoriya: Oh no, did I say something wrong

Todoroki: No you didn't say anything wrong. Stop thinking you are always the problem okay. I love you. You are never a problem for me

I send the text looking up wondering if I should have said all of that. I do love him. He means a lot to me. Although Midoriya knows I accept him it seems he is afraid I'm going abandon him. I can't abandon him because…I need him.