I Want It That Way

Author's Note: Hey everyone and welcome back to I Want It That Way! So both polls for Shouta and Rei are still open. I loving the answers for Rei so far! So, Rei has two votes for Tsukauchi, one vote for Inko, one vote for Mr. Compress (legit not going to lie here, I freaking cracked up at that one but I could see it.), one person mentioned Hizashi. On the other note: The poll for Shouta's baby/babies genders will be open for just one more chapter! He is hitting the mark in his pregnancy where he would find out! So if you still want to vote, put them in!

Also, the League is coming verrrrry soon. It's getting closer. I just want a few chapters of "fluffiness" first, I think we all need it after the rollercoaster that has been this fic.

cca600tf55.I am thinking about making a sequel to this. What do you think?

Additional Notes: I do have a tumblr that I have been using more, a lot more, lately at fallenangelofhades, feel free to ask me questions, prompts, just to talk, etc. My inbox is always open!

Chapter Warnings: Doesn't Bakugou count as his own warning? I'm pretty sure he does. Probably the normal because of the situation with Endeavor... ummm, this list might be fixed up later.

Chapter Eleven: High Hopes (by Panic! At the Disco)

Chapter Summary: Shouta talks to Hizashi about Toshinori and their new found relationship. Principal Nezu questions the teachers about an opportunity for Rei. Rei finally decides to visit Class 1-A during their homeroom, showing her own powers and bonds more with her son. Meanwhile, Tsukauchi stops by with some information about the League and something for Shouta.

For the first time in months, Shouta could say that he was on cloud nine. Ever since he had admitted to Toshinori of his growing feelings and the Alpha finally admitted to him what he had known for a while. Yet, it still left him in a state of confusion. A part of him still yearned for Hizashi. He knew what he felt for Toshinori, he knew that much. A part of him still wanted to figure out everything that he felt about Hizashi. At this point, he wasn't sure if what he felt for Hizashi was platonic or romantic. All he knew is that he cared deeply for the Voice hero. Hizashi had been there for him for years. Whenever he needed someone, Hizashi was there for him.

Now, he had Toshinori too. The former Number One hero had originally been trying to befriend him when he came to U.A. but because of the media presence, Shouta wanted nothing to do with him. He had written him off quickly. Man, he was wrong. Toshinori was so much more than the loud, obnixous All Might that the world had seen.

The room was almost completely silent except for the soft tapping of Hizashi's foot on the floor. Shouta popped another piece of fruit into his mouth, his hand mindlessly rubbing over his stomach. Hizashi looked up from his phone, his fork sitting between his teeth as he watched Shouta pick between the fruit to pull out the strawberries. He didn't miss the way that Shouta's lip was curled up into a slight smile.

The Omega was glowing. Hizashi had never really been around a pregnant Omega before. He had walked past a couple of pregnant Betas and a few Omegas before but never enough to actually take a good look. Shouta's normally pale skin had more of a peachy color to it. His eyes were brighter and glossy unlike the normal exhausted, warn out look. The bruises under his eyes were almost completely gone. His hair looked softer, healtier with a shine too it. The Omega had shaved so his face was clean shaven. Shouta had been shaving his face more because of the stubble and facial hair making his face hotter. His scent was also stronger. Without the scent claims of an Alpha, the clear scent of cherry blossoms and coffee beans filled his senses. It was intoxicating and soothing at the same time.

Shouta peeked up through his eye lashes, his face flushing over after he noticed that Hizashi had been looking at him. "Do I have something on my face?" The Erasure hero stated, popping another strawberry into his mouth.

Hizashi chuckled softly and shook his head, pulling the silverware out of his mouth. "No, I've never really got to see what a pregnant Omega looks like. The glowing myth is true." The Alpha stated. He let out a soft sigh, placing his fork on the table. "You seem happier. Something you want to tell me about?" He questioned, the familiar glint in his eye that he had the day that Class 1-A had built the nursery.

Shouta shrugged, his lips still pulled up into a smile. "I suppose I am."

Hizashi leaned back in his chair, lacing his fingers behind his head as he threw his arms back. "So you and Yagi-san finally figured out what we've all been trying to tell you for months now?"

Shouta's face flushed deeper. He dipped his head down and shielded his face behind a curtain of ebony hair. "Shut up."

Hizashi let out a loud laugh, forcing Shouta to raise his head and activate his quirk from the amplified voice. The blonde choked for a second before Shouta blinked and he felt his quirk returning. "That's just mean, Shou-chan!" He whined, his smile still on his lips as he leaned forward and cocked his head to the side.

Shouta rolled his eyes, grabbing for his fruit again. "Don't call me that." He stated, taking another strawberry into his fingers. "It's not mean if you bust my eardrums." The Omega shrugged, eating the strawberry.

Hizashi gave a soft sigh before taking a bite from his own lunch. "I'm happy for you, Shou. You really do deserve the world, especially after everything that's happened to you."

Shouta couldn't help the gentle smile that came to his face. "Zashi, can I be honest with you?"

Hizashi raised an eyebrow as he watched Shouta's entire demeanor change. "Of course."

Shouta took in a deep breath, folding his arms over his chest and his arms resting over the swell of his stomach. "Zashi... I'm still confused. I admitted to Toshinori what I felt for him but... at the same time... I'm still not sure what I feel for you. That day in the court when you completely took legal responsibilty for my pup... you said you would marry me if you had too.."

Hizashi smiled, reaching over and placing his hand on Shouta's arm. "I meant every word. Shouta, you are my best friend. I would do anything for you. I think all of this is coming from us sharing your previous heats together. I put a scent claim on you. I had been the Alpha that you turned too and now that you have Toshinori. You are confused and you have every right to be." The Alpha paused for a second, thinking for a moment. Shouta finally raised his head back up to where Hizashi could look him in the eye. The Omega's eyes were glossed over with tears that had yet to fall. "The entire world knows that secondary genders act almost as a second personality. From what I know, Omegas attach to an Alpha especially if they spend a lot of time together. That's what happened with Endeavor as well. You've slept with what... three Alphas in your life. Your Omega is so used to being around my Alpha that your true feelings for Toshinori are getting clouded. I will always love you Shouta. There is no denying that. I just want you to be happy."

Shouta sniffled, reaching up and wiping his hand under his eye. "I just know I feel something for you too. That probably won't ever change." The Omega whispered.

Hizashi grinned. "That's okay, Shouta but make sure that you do what makes you happy. If Toshinori makes you happy, be with him. He's a great guy and a great Alpha. He will treat you right. You saw what he did to Endeavor."

The Omega groaned, leaning his head back at the mention of the Flame Hero. "Don't remind me. It's a miracle that only Toshi, Endeavor, and Shinsou had injuries of any kind."

Before Hizashi could say anything else, both of their phones dinged. Shouta grabbed his phone and sighed before pushing himself off of the chair. "Work calls." The Alpha stated, also getting up and gathering up his stuff while Shouta grabbed his bowl of fruit.

"I wonder what Nezu wants that he wants all of us in the conference room now." The Omega muttered, grabbing yet another piece of fruit and eating it down quickly.

The Alpha laughed as they walked side by side. Toshinori wasn't that far ahead of them and the elder turned on his heel and smiled back at the two of them. "Have a good lunch, Aizawa-kun? Yamada-kun?" He questioned. Hizashi gave a quick yes but Shouta continued to dig into his fruit. Toshinori chuckled as he watched Shouta just shrug and continue on with his eating. "Any idea what this is about?"

Hizashi shook his head. "I have no idea but it's gotta be important if Nezu is calling all the teacher's during lunch." The Voice hero stated, just as confused as the rest of them.

With a turn down the hall, they got to the conference room. Toshinori held the door open, motioning for the other two to enter. Shouta took his normal spot by Nezu's spot as the rest of them took their normal seats.

Nezu was already sitting in his chair, patiently waiting for everyone to get settled in their spots. Once all of the teachers were seated, Nezu started the meeting. "Thank you all for coming at such short notice but after careful consideration, I would like to talk to you about adding a new member to our faculty." The mammal stated, patting his paws together. Shouta didn't miss the way that Nezu kept taking peaks at him while was talking.

"We have an opening, yo?" Hizashi immediately questioned, the confusion clear on his face. Shouta knew that all the teaching positions had been filled and all classes had a teacher.

Nezu gave a soft, pleasant sigh. "Not exactly. I'm planning on adding a Home Economics course to the curriculum. The hero course needs to be able to make food on the get go for rescue and recovery. Other courses, might not even have the chance to learn these types of courses at home especially with the dorm system in place." Nezu explained, watching as the teachers looked a bit wary.

Nemuri raised her hand before Nezu motioned at her. "And who would be teaching this class? We are in the middle of the school year, we can't just start up a new course so late." The exotic hero replied, her own concerns laced in her voice.

Nezu nodded. "I've thought of that but we have someone here at U.A. that is neither teacher or student. Sooner or later the media will catch wind of that and starting questioning."

Shouta froze completely. He knew exactly where this was going. The Omega looked over to the mammal with a firm look. "You are talking about Rei Todoroki. You were the one who offered to let her stay here."

Nezu nodded, smiling. "Of course I did but she is recovering from her time in the hospital, I believe it would be a good thing for her to start to intergrate more back into society. She is quite comfortable with Class 1-A and Aizawa. I believe if we start there than we could possibly extend the course into next year and allow for more students to get involved."

Vlad King cleared his throat, looking between Shouta and Nezu. "Are you sure this is a good idea? Mrs. Todoroki was in a mental hospital for attacking her son. The media and parents would be more angered about that fact if we allow a mentally unstable woman to teach our students."

Shouta's gaze moved from Nezu and leveled on Vlad in a glare. The Beta visibly shivered underneath the piercing eyes. "Vlad, no disrespect to you but you do not disrespect Rei in my presence. You do not know all the information of what happened that night. For a fact, yes Rei dumped boiling water on her son's face. However, she snapped out of it and realized almost instantly what she had done and tried to help him with her quirk." He paused, watching as Vlad wore a look of surprise. "When she used her ice powers on Shoto's face, his face got an ice burn. The scar is actually caused by her trying to help him. Not hurt him. She was placed in that hospital by Endeavor and left to rot. The abuse at the hands of Endeavor lead to her having a mental breakdown."

Toshinori watched the anger seeping through the Omega. He wanted nothing more than to get up and comfort him but he knew he had to stay where he was at. "Vlad King, Aizawa-kun is correct. Rei has actually been florishing with her time here at U.A. The entire class love her."

Hizashi nodded in approvement as he crossed his arms over his chest. "Yagi-san has a point. When we worked on the nursery, Rei was in charge of the girl team. The girls showed her more than respect. They listened to her. They connected with her in a way that we all haven't been able too asides from Shouta. Ya dig?" The Voice hero stopped for a second, looking around at the others before settling on Nezu. "I think it's a good idea. Rei understands the ins and outs of homelife. She was a housewife for the longest time. If anyone knows how to connect with these children and teach them about the basics of home life... it would be her. I support your decision one hundred percent."

Nemuri watched Hizashi for a second before agreeing as well. "If you believe it's the right decision."

Ectoplasm, Thirteen, and Vlad King also followed in suit each giving their approval as well. Snipe didn't say anything but instead nodded his head in his approvement. Toshinori looked among the others. Surprised with how quickly their minds changed just from Shouta and Hizashi's words. "I've had the pleasure of getting to know Mrs. Todoroki, and I vote in approval. This will be good for her and the students." Toshinori finally added.

All eyes moved to Shouta, who had returned to picking through his fruit bowl. The Omega took a deep breath and placed the bowl back onto the table. "My vote would be biased. I have a bond with Rei. So I'm going to remain neutral. However, I will add that Rei does connect with my students. She has done it faster then I've seen for anyone else." Shouta said, pausing for a moment before adding, "I do think if we allow for Rei to start teaching the students, we start out with just Class 1-A. She knows these kids. Let her get comfortable with the idea of having authority within a classroom before moving onto Vlad's class then eventually the other courses."

Nezu nodded, taking in all the information that was being given to him by his faculty. "Alright, it's settled. I have already spoken to Mrs. Todoroki about this offer. We do run into a slight problem with it however." The mammal explained.

Shouta shared a look with Hizashi and Toshinori before turning his head back towards Nezu. "If there is a problem, why are you asking us?" The Omega growled.

Nezu raised his paw in reassurance. "The problem is that we are a school that specializes with heroes. As teachers at a hero school and with the League of Villains' actions earlier this year, all faculty is required to have a hero license..." Nezu's voice trailed off for a moment before he looked to Shouta, "Mrs. Todoroki lacks a hero license."

Shouta eyed the Principal for a second. "What exactly do you have in mind, Principal Nezu?"

x

It was finally time for homeroom once more. Shouta remained standing outside of his classroom, listening to his students chat happily with each other. The clicking of shoes pulled his attention away from the floor and he looked up to see Rei coming down the hall with a small smile playing on her face.

The Omega smiled softly as Rei got up to him and peered up at him through her snow white hair. "Are you absolutely sure this is what you want to do, Rei?" Shouta questioned, keeping as quiet as possible.

Rei nodded. "Yes, Principal Nezu came to me about the opportunity and if doing this and getting a hero license means I can help these kids even with something small like home economics. I'll do it." The Beta muttered, her grey eyes shining against the light as she looked up at her Omega counterpart. She looked down at the ground and paused for a second. Shouta watched her movements and the way she seemed to fidget.

"Rei?"

The ice quirk user looked up and smiled. "You know, Shoto doesn't even know this but before I got married to Enji... I actually planned on being a pro hero."

Shouta's eyes widened in surprise. That was definitely news to him. He only knew part of Rei's past and he never pushed for more answers. If she wanted him to know, she would tell him. That's all there was too it. Her mental state was getting better by the day but he wanted to make sure she was fully comfortable with speaking about her past before asking her questions.

He smiled. She would of been a great pro hero if it had come down to it. Instead, Endeavor kept her home just to bare and raise children until he got his masterpiece.

"Let's get into the classroom before they started questioning if I died." Shouta stated, grabbing the handle on the door and sliding the door open. Rei was surprised with how quickly the class quieted down and took their seats.

Shoto paused at his own seat before he sat down as he looked at his mother at the door. "Mom, what are you doing here?" He questioned, looking around to see the curiousity also with his fellow classmates.

Shouta walked further into the room, taking his place at the podium and Rei stood behind him, off to the side. "Shoto, she is here because I have a very important announcement to make." The Omega stated. Murmurs broke out among the class as they whispered to each other about what the announcement could be. "Rei has been offered a position to be a home economics teacher here at U.A. She will start off with Class 1-A."

The class started to buzz in excitement with even Shoto smiling widely and saying his congratulations to her. "I'm so happy for you, Mamaroki!" Kaminari exclaimed.

"Mamaroki is going to be our teacher too!" Mina yelled out, throwing her arm into the air.

Midoriya kept quiet for a moment before raising his hand in the air. Shouta peered over to him and called on the young Alpha. "Mr. Aizawa, all the teachers here are pro heroes. So is someone going to be in here with Mamaroki when we have class with her?"

Shouta thought for a second on how he was going to explain the situation. "Well, Midoriya, all teachers at U.A. are actually required to have hero licenses. So she will not have another teacher in the room with her during her class." The Omega replied.

"How is she going to be a teacher here then?" Asui questioned, a ribbit following her words.

Shouta smiled, looking over his shoulder to Rei before looking back out at the students. "Rei is also being offered a course to be able to obtain a hero license. She already has the proper certifications and classes taken to obtain the license. She just needs to get it." Shouta stated, his gaze moving to Shoto.

The dual haired Omega watching in complete disbelief, his jaw dropped as he looked between Rei and his mom. "You were going to be a pro hero?" The teen questioned, his voice soft as he spoke to his mother.

Rei smiled again. "That had been my plan from the start."

Midoriya's hand shot into the air, his body half out of his seat as he boiled in excitment. "Mamaroki, you are the reason that Todoroki has an ice quirk. Could we maybe see yours in action?" A few of the others including Yaoyorozu, Jirou, Kirishima, and Iida agreed immediately.

Rei stood stunned for a second looking between the class and Shouta. Waiting for Shouta to tell her the answer. Shouta turned to her and whispered, "If you want to Rei. You are at U.A. Quirk usage is permit if its supervised by a licensed hero."

The Beta nodded. "Okay, I can show you."

Shouta clapped his hands together. "Okay, get dressed in your gym uniforms and we will meet at the practice field." He dismissed the class and they started out of their seats. Shoto was quick to rush to the front of the room with Bakugou, Midoriya, and Shinsou in tow.

"Mom, are you absolutely sure about this?" Shoto questioned. The concern written on his face. Rei had been a housewife for years who had suffered from abuse from her husband. Shouta didn't blame Shoto at all for questioning his mother's decision.

Rei just smiled and with a way of her hand, she said, "Of course, Shoto." The Beta paused, placing her hand on Shoto's shoulder. "This is my second chance to be who I wanted to be in the world."

Shoto nodded, letting a small smile slip to his face. "Okay, I see you guys out there."

x

The entire class was now outside, all dressed out in their gym uniforms. Shouta stood not to far away from them while Rei stood in front of them with her back turned to them. The Omega kept his eyes on her as she took in a couple of deep breaths.

Her hands engulfed in steam from the difference in the heat of the outdoors and the drop in temperature in her hands. Rei took one more deep breath before ice shot out to the ground underneath her feet. The class was in awe as the entire ground covered in smooth ice before the ice started to go up, greated pillars around the trees.

She spun on her heel, pieces of ice coming from her hand as she lowered her hand towards the ground. Similiar to Todoroki's ice wall, she created a wall of ice that went out about thirty feet away from her before she did the same to her other side.

Once she greated the two ice walls, she crouched low to the ground and placed her hands flat on the smooth ice beneathe her. Within seconds, she was raised twenty feet into the air. With a flick of her hand a bridge of ice connecting the platform she was standing on connected to one of the pillar she had already connected. She continued this until there were six in total. Adding a thin layer of ice over the top, she created what appeared to be a roof over the top of the ice on the ground.

With a small stomp, she started to slid down the platform and slid towards the ground on a small line of ice until she was now standing in front of the students. Only small specks of ice covered her hands and wrists as well as her shoes.

The class erupted into a round of cheers as they rounded around her and questions shot out at her before she could answer even one of them. She managed to catch Midoriya saying, "She's got so much control, she literally created a building out of ice!"

Rei excused herself quickly and walked over to Shouta with a timid smile. His face hidden within his capture weapon that she couldn't see the smile that was plastered on his face. "Did I go a bit overboard?" She muttered.

Shouta shook his head. "No, you did amazing. I didn't realize that you had that much control and power. You barely got frostbite on you." Shouta replied.

Rei's face reddened over in a blush as she tucked a strand of her white hair behind her ear. "It's really not that much."

Shouta shook his head, revealing the smile on his face to her. "You'll make a great hero."

x

It was finally night time and everyone was finally getting to unwind. The students were lounging around the common room. Todoroki, Shinsou, and Midoriya passing out some of the snacks that Bakugou and Sato had made.

Shinsou handed a few of the cat shaped ones to Shouta and Rei. Rei sat behind Shouta while the Omega sat on the floor. Her hand on his forehead and the other on the back of his neck, using her quirk to cool him off. His body slowly overheating throughout the day from his pregnancy.

Hizashi and Toshinori weren't that far away talking to Jirou, Yaoyorozu, Kaminari, and Kirishima. Midoriya walked up to them with his own plate to give the snacks to the group.

Shouta eyed the treat in his hand and smiled at the scent of strawberries coming from the pastry. He took a bite and the crushed strawberries burst into his mouth. "Remind me to thank Sato and Bakugou later." He muttered, throwing the rest of the pastry into his mouth.

Rei giggled and retracted her hands from Shouta's body. The Omega offered her a pastry and she took it with a quick thank you. She popped the snack into her mouth and chewed it up before swallowing it. "These are delicious!" She exclaimed, happily.

A round of footsteps caught Shouta's attention and he craned his neck. Pausing once he caught the familiar scent of Detective Tsukauchi. The detective came into full view and smiled. "Hello, Class 1-A, Eraserhead, Present Mic, All Might, and Mrs. Todoroki." He stated with a tilt of his hat.

Shouta groaned as he tried to pull himself off the floor and failed. "You know, I'm just staying right here. What can we help you with, Detective?" The teacher questioned.

Detective Tsukauchi smiled. "That's okay, Eraserhead. You should rest as much as possible." He paused. "I just have some information to share with you all. This has already been approved by Principal Nezu to share this with you."

"What is it, Tsukauchi?" Toshinori questioned, moving over until he standing next to Rei and Shouta.

"Well, I will start with the bad news. A member of the League of Villains, Dabi had been spotted by the Todoroki household the other day." Immediately Rei, Shouta, and Todoroki's blood ran cold. Fuyumi still lived within the house. "Fuyumi Todoroki is okay. Dabi just looked at the house and left according to Edgeshot but he has his sidekicks sticking close by. We don't believe that the household is a target itself."

Rei shot straight up from the couch, careful not to bump into Shouta. "My daughter. She's going to be protected?" She questioned, the fear clear in her eyes. He nodded with a settling smile.

Hizashi bit his lip. "Who do you think he might of been looking for?" The Alpha questioned.

"We think it might be Shoto Todoroki but we can't be sure. We have also raised hero patrols by the school as well just in case. He will be safest here at U.A." The detective stated. Rei placed her arm around Todoroki and pulled him close. "I also have two other reasons I'm here." He turned his head until he looked at Rei. "Mrs. Todoroki, I will be in charge of helping getting a hero license enstated for you. I will be coming by or bringing you to the station when we need you for anything."

"Okay. I'm assuming this was approved by Principal Nezu?" Rei asked.

Tsukauchi nodded again. "Yes, ma'am it was. Since I'm familiar with both your and Eraserhead's cases, I was selected as your case worker." The detective replied. Tsukauchi manuvered the bag he had on his shoulder until he pulled out a large box. "This is for you Eraserhead." He said, passing the package over to Shouta.

Shouta eyed the box for a second and looked back up to Tsukauchi. "What is this?"

"It's from Endeavor. It got approved through the courts for him to give this to you. I already know what it is. It's thoughtful really." Tsukauchi stated, a smile on his face to reassure Shouta.

Shouta paused for a moment before he slipped the lid off of the box. Inside was an exact copy of his hero costume, belt included completely stocked with everything that he normally carries. Underneath the costume was a note. Shouta pulled the note out of the box and quickly read it.

Shouta,

This is a specialized costume that has a temperature regulator inside the fabric. My mother used to overheat when she was pregnant with me. Rei never experienced this because of her ice quirk so she could cool her body down on her own without a thought. With my family's bloodline within the pup you are carrying, I think you might find this useful. You've probably already started overheating by now so this will help you out with keeping you cool but having the same hero costume as before.

I can't fix what I have done to you or Rei but I can at least help you with this. This costume is comissioned by the Hero Costume Department.

Ice chips also helped keep my mother cool during her pregnancy. Maybe that will help you as well.

Enji Todoroki

Shouta was in shock as the read the note. He handed the note over to Rei and wore a look of surprise just the same as the Omega's. "Why would he do something like this?" Shouta muttered.

Rei sighed softly with a small smile. "Enji wasn't always the terrible man that he has been. He can be quite loving and caring. His judgment had been clouded by wanting to surpass All Might. Maybe he's starting to connect with his old self again."

Shouta shrugged. "Maybe."

Rei turned to face Tsukauchi, taking a few steps and bowing to the detective. "Thank you so much for stopping by with this information, Detective." The Beta stated, standing back to her full height. She paused as her and Tsukauchi just looked at each other.

Tsukauchi blinked forcing himself out of his stupor and smiled. "Of course. If anything else comes up. I will let you know. Have a good night, you guys. I really need to get back to the station." The detective said, his face flushing for a second before he excused himself.

Shouta snickered and peered over his shoulder to Rei. "Someone has a crush."

Rei squeeked and her face flushed a dark red. "No, I don't." She stummered.

Todoroki giggled for a second, forcing his mother to look at him. "Sure, mom."