MIDORIYA

TWO MONTHS LATER

I head into Todoroki's apartment. He is not home yet as he works today. It's my turn to cook dinner. I'm going the lazy route by using the crockpot. I got things started before I had to go to class so the beef should be ready in another hour. I wonder what sides I should cook? I hear a knock on the door pulling me from my thoughts. I go to look through the peephole and see Kirishima. I open the door happy to see him.

"Hey!" I exclaim.

"I saw you and wanted to hang out for a bit," he says walking inside. "Jesus it smells good in here."

"It should," I replied. "I cooked a marinated beef for 5 hours. I was deciding on sides when you showed up." I grin at him more than happy for the company. "You can hang out until Todoroki gets here." Kirishima goes to stand in the kitchen as I lock the door walking over to check on the meat. "We can go to the living room, I will make the sides in a moment."

"Cool," he replies. "I wish I knew how to cook. Bakugou does all the cooking."

"Really," I laugh. I can't picture Bakugou cooking at all.

"Yeah," he beams proudly. He flops down on the sofa.

"I can teach you if you like," I suggest. "It's kind of like math. You have to build on the basics. I want your alpha to be impressed when you cook him dinner one day." Kirishima laughs and I join him. He begins to blush a little. I have never seen him blush. My laughter dies down as I started to watch him more closely. What is it? What is he thinking? Only thing I can pick up on his scent of embarrassment and nervousness.

"Sooo…..I was thinking of asking Bakugou to bond me," he mutters. This makes me happy. I was so against bonding but I love being bonded to Todoroki. Since I love him, truly love him, it's the best feeling in the world. If anyone can feel what I have I will strongly encourage it.

"You love him," I reply. "Why not ask him?" I have to always remind myself they are not bonded. It truly already feels like they are bonded.

"I'm nervous he will say no," says Kirishima. "I mean what if it interferes with our work." He would be thinking about work but that was the first thing that came to my mind as well. It is the main reason I didn't want to bond after all.

"It shouldn't," I replied. "I'm bonded, Todoroki and I do our work just fine. Your alpha will know when we're in real danger."

"You mean like when Todoroki scared Tamaki shitless," he laughs. That really wasn't funny to me. I understand my alpha was trying to protect me but Tamaki was seriously upset at how I hurt Mirio. Part of me wishes I could tell them the truth, even now. "Oh come on don't leave me hanging."

"Tamaki was looking out for his best friend," I explain. "I don't blame him for reacting that way. I would have done the same."

"He knows you both though," says Kirishima. "I thought he would have at least known you better to know you would never do that. According to Bakugou, you're annoying but loyal." I roll my eyes.

"I'm not annoying," I reply. "I'm passionate, there is a difference."

"You're not annoying to me at all," says Kirishima. He begins to smile. "I think you are perfect the way you are. Don't pay attention to my soon to be official alpha. He cares about you at the end of the day."

"I know he does," I chuckle. We start talking more about how is going to bring up bonding to Bakugou before talking work a little. In a sense, it is almost like proposing so I am giving Kirishima a few ideas. I stand up stretching to go get the sides started for dinner.

"You look like you are putting on a bit of weight," comments Kirishima. "I think it looks good on you so don't freak out. You look healthy."

"What?" I reply looking down patting my body. Everything is pretty firm but I am getting this little pooch. Seriously… "I-I didn't even notice. I have started watching what I eat. The last thing I need is gaining weight. You know how physically demanding our job is." I head into the kitchen deciding to fix some peas and rice, I love my rice.

"So you did notice," says Kirishima with a smirk.

"Arrgghh…shut up…" I say embarrassed by my small tummy pouch.

"I have a weird question," says Kirishima almost shy. I get the peas going before focusing on him.

"Well, it can't be any worse than the sex advice you give me," I replied. "You rarely ask my opinion on anything well besides bonding."

"I don't know anybody that is bonded though," he says. "What's it like to be knotted?"

"I wouldn't know," I reply. "Todoroki has never knotted me."

"What!" exclaims Kirishima. "That is the one perk of a being a bonded pair." Kirishima doesn't know Todoroki and I are fate mates. For all I know this is something that is different about us, shit I don't know.

"U-uh yeah," I reply. "I do wonder what it feels like but at the same time, I don't mind. After mating, I can get up and move freely."

"Damn," says Kirishima. "I really wanted to know."

"I can tell!" I reply. "Maybe we can both find out. I think I will ask my doctor about it. I will be seeing him in another week or two." Not really my doctor but scientist wanting me and Todoroki to come in. We went in last month sometime so I guess they're following up with more questions. Like it is more than just a physical connection, it's mental as well. They want to make sure they have information documented for the next bonded pair to come along. I am more than happy to help, it was hard not knowing anything.

"Yeah," says Kirishima. "I would so be asking about that. Most of the times if an alpha is not knotting you that means your pregnant." The shock registers to my face as the front door opens with Todoroki walking through the door. I can feel he has something on his mind. I am sure he could feel me freaking out on the inside. That's okay, relax. Maybe…..maybe I didn't get my heat because of stress…yeah that's it. "Hi, Todoroki."

"Hey," he greets sitting his keys on the small sofa table on the side of the door. He looks over my way needing face contact after feeling my mini freak out I suppose.

"How was your day?" I asked smiling.

"It was okay," he shrugs. "I'm glad the weather is at least nicer now."

"For sure," agrees Kirishima. "When are we doing that double date? You and Bakugou can't keep dodging it forever." I can't help it as I chuckle. It has been like pulling teeth with these guys. It's kind of nice seeing my mate get along with my childhood friend.

"Get Bakugou to confirm a day and time, we will be there," says Todoroki. "I promise." He means it too causing me to get excited about this. It will be even funnier if Kirishima gets bonded. Bonded couple hanging out with another bonded couple.

"I will take that," smiles Kirishima. "Thanks for having me over, I will let you two get to your evening."

"I'll text you," I tell him. Kirishima nods leaving out with Todoroki locking the door. "What's wrong? I can tell something is on your mind." Todoroki nods walking over to me. "What is it?"

Author's Note: Sorry the chapter is a bit short. I am preparing for a trip out of town. I hope you all enjoyed it. Let me know what you think, don't be shy!