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"Oi Shit Nerd!" I sigh hearing my once childhood best friend's angry voice directed at me... Again. No, not this time. I won't turn around. I will not answer to such an awful nickname ever again! I keep walking and I didn't even flinch.

I'm proud of myself! Really I am. We are currently on patrol and the hero agency we are interning with paired us together. Well to be fair they didn't know that we don't get along. It's our first day and so far it's been quiet.

"Wow! Are you the pro hero Deku?" A little boy ran up to ask. I smile nodding my head and he asked me for an autograph! He asked me! FOR AN AUTOGRAPH! Wait until I tell All Might!

"Thank you so much! I bet one day you'll be an even better hero than All Might! You're my hero Deku!" The kid gushed before running back to a woman that I assume was his mom. I could still hear him talking about how cool I was and it was so hard not to blush or cry.

I'm his hero. My dream is no longer just a dream anymore.

I send a text to All Might that I really had to talk to him as soon as my shift was over and I made sure to add a smiley face so he knew it was good.

I'm still smiling at least ten minutes later from it and ended up having several more kids run up and ask me questions. Everything from my favorite color: red obviously, to asking for autographs; which I gave. Some handed me notebooks others pictures and a few their backpacks.

When they were all gone and I was alone on the sidewalk waving goodbye to the last one I couldn't help sighing to myself, "I'm really a hero now."

"In training. Deku what the fuck? You're just going to ignore me now Mr. Popular?" Kacchan hissed, trying to keep his voice low, considering the number of kids in the area.

Hmm odd, I look at him and quickly notice that he is slightly red. "Kacchan! Are you sick? Hold on I'll call Aunty and-"

"No I'm not fucking sick! Leave the hag out of this!" He snapped at me, still keeping his voice down.

"But Kacchan you're turning red! Look our shift is almost over at least let me check you over in my room if you don't want to see Recovery Girl. Or let me come to yours?" But then I wouldn't really know where everything is, the first aid kit and everything. Besides it's not like he has let anyone besides Kirishima in either. Which really isn't fair considering I have known him way longer but then again Kacchan hates me, so really that answers that. I wonder if he will ever not hate me? Is there something I could do to make him want to be friends again? But then what if he figures out that I'm-.

"Deku you are muttering again," Kacchan groaned rubbing his face with a free hand. I snapped my mouth shut thankful that I didn't finish that last thought. I waited to hear his answer but he must groaned like I was torturing him.

"Fine, but don't tell any of the extras," he finally gave in, which means there really is something wrong with him! But before I could say or ask anything he added,"Meet me at my dorm after you change. I guess."

The next two hours were pretty decent; there was a purse snatcher which I caught thanks to Kacchan actually helping. We really do work well together as a team if only he could feel just half of what I felt towards him. We could be amazing friends, he could be more than just my childhood friend...

What am I thinking? Of course Kacchan doesn't want to be my friend, I should be grateful that he is willing to work and train with me now. Sometimes he'll even study with me if Uraraka and Iida are busy with something else. There have even been times that Uraraka would drag Iida away for some errands or another during our study sessions when Kacchan came in and seemed to just be relaxing.

Why did I have to tell her my secret? Once Iida found out he got a bit more than a bit red faced and excused himself. I didn't see him for three hours, I even thought he might hate me because of it. But when he showed up with a brown paper bag and directed me to take him to my room I was very surprised with what was in the bag.

"Always make sure to protect yourself Midoriya. Promise me that?" He asked pushing his glasses up on his nose and glared at me until I agreed. "Good, now I want you to study this material and I'll quiz you on it tomorrow. Don't worry I'll only ask questions of course. You need to be mentally prepared for what it is that you say it is that you want." The next two weeks were extremely embarressing, yet informative. I even went to a store myself and picked up a few things to try.

"Thank you for your hard work!" The pro hero Water Cannon praised us when we returned to headquarters. "Make sure you train hard and rest well. I'll see you both next week," he added before we clocked out and returned to the school dorms. It's our third year of UA and it's the beginning of fall so the leaves are just starting to change. It is so pretty...

Wait! I'm supposed to call All Might! I dialed his number and when he answered I told him all about the first kid and then how a had a small group come up to me as well.

"You're doing great Young Midoriya. I expect that the young boy is indeed correct. One day you will surpass me and I look forward to the day that happens. Don't worry you have years to work up to it." We talked for a little while longer before hanging up.

He really expects me to become a better hero than him? At first it felt like I was bouncing on air but then the more I thought about it the more I seemed to get dragged back down. What if I don't meet his expectations? What if I fail? I mean how could I possibly-

"Deku your muttering again," Kacchan's voice snapped me out of my thoughts making me jump at the same time. Usually he just takes off after we get done with our internship, today though he was just walking next to me.

"Sorry!" I nearly shouted out of reflex, I covered my mouth with my hands. Why? Why can't I do anything right?

"Deku?" I blink and suddenly Kacchan is standing in front of me and we are standing in front of my door. When did we get back? Was I really that lost in my thoughts?

"Deku, are you okay?" The way Kacchan was looking at me was different. It was... Nice.

"Deku?" He tried again and I shook myself from my thoughts to answer him.

"Yeah. I just. I don't know. Sorry about that," I flinch again. Why can't I say anything without apologising?

He stood there studying me for what felt like a couple minutes before nodding his head, as if making a decision about something. "My room ten minutes, if your late I won't let you in." He turned and walked away.

I quickly unlocked my door and tripped inside, my good day seems to have ended. Oh well, I still need to make sure Kacchan is okay. I quickly change into a black t-shirt and a loose pair of sweats before running to the elevator, locking my door on the way out. When we are done I'll probably end up going to recovery girl... Or more likely Uraraka with my heart broken and bleeding again.

I knock on the door and as soon as my knuckles pulled away it was being opened. Dear All Might he was being serious!

"Eight and a half minutes, you really know how to push it," I just stood there not sure exactly how to take that. "Are you coming in or not?" He grumbled while opening the door more. I stepped inside not at all surprised to see all the All Might merch in his room, until.

"Wait! You got the new limited edition All Might Civil War '87 holographic poster! How did you even get that! It's not even for sale yet!" I ran over to it examining it carefully watching as the image shifted from his three hero suits at the time.

I hear Kacchan chuckleing behind me and turn in time to see him walking away from his now locked again door. Some things never change. "I know some people."

"Kacchan! What kind of answer is that!?!" I was practically screaming and near tears as I pulled at my hair in frustration. Which of course only made him laugh more. I pouted knowing it would get me no where with him, but I love to hear him laugh.

I love to see him smile, to hear him laugh and talk. Dear Lord the way he talks when he is excited is mesmerizing! Or at least it used to be, it's been a long time since I heard him talk about anything that actually excited him.

"Well maybe if you can fix what's wrong with me I can get you one?" He laughed before walking to his bed.

"So I was right there is something the matter! What's wrong Kacchan? How can I help?"

He chuckled some more and shook his head before answering, "I honestly don't know. I've just been feeling all sorts of weird all year. And it only happens when I'm around you," he was still smiling when he shrugged and plopped on his bed lying down.

But now I'm confused, why would he feel weird around me? Could it be my quirk? No that doesn't make any sense I've had it for more than two years now so if it was he would have noticed before now. Did I maybe change something? What have I changed? My hero suit for one thing but that was just too make it larger and it was still made of same materials. So that can't be it. Sure there were some design changes but nothing all that major and the material itself is pretty much the same.

Maybe something more basic then? He said weird though so could it be a mild allergy? I did change my shampoo recently, changing from a simple strawberries and cream cheap one to a slightly more expensive berries and mocha scented one.

I feel a hand grab me and look up to see Kacchan smelling my hair. What?

"Not the shampoo but it does smell good. You should send me a picture of the bottle, I might try it," he inhaled again before letting me go. I blinked several times before shaking myself from the shock. Kacchan wants the weirdness to go away. I must have been muttering and he decided to test my theory. That's all.

He sat back on his bed leaning against the headboard waiting to hear more ideas. Wait. He just smelled me AND complemented me. I sat down next to him trying to think properly. If only he felt the same way I did! This is killing me!

I am in my crushes room sitting next to him on his bed and the smell of warm caramel and cinnamon filled the air. Why would he ever not want to smell like that?

"Well Dunce Face keeps saying I smell like a girl and Raccoon Eyes keeps begging me for what brand I use. It's kind of... Well weird," Kacchan answered. Crap I was muttering again. How much did I say out loud?

"I like the way you smell. I know it's weird but it makes me feel safe. Like nothing can actually hurt me so long as it's around," I rub the back of my neck. "Sorry that sounds weird doesn't it?" Damn it! There I go apologising again. Why do I even try?

"Then maybe I'll keep it. I don't know how it can make you feel safe considering everything I've done to you though," he shrugged seemingly confused but happy. Then he frowned, "There's that weird feeling again. What did you do?"

I blinked at him. Seriously? "Kacchan I'm just sitting here talking to you. Nothing else I swear!" I shake my head confused as well. "Describe it for me? You say it feels weird but how?"

He sat staring at me for a while, I was starting to think he was just going to ignore me until he opened his mouth and seemed to think better if it and closed it again. But I waited. If it was easy to explain he wouldn't have been dealing with it for so long.

"The sun," he smiled like that was exactly what he was looking for. "When I'm around you it's like you are the sun. Everything is fine. But when you're gone it's like there is no sun, no moon or even a star. There is nothing." He face was scrunched up at the last of it.

"Does it hurt?" My eyes are so wide at the thought I was actually causing him pain.

"When your gone sometimes. Not all the time, thankfully. But sometimes yeah. I start to think of all the things I put you through growing up. The swan dive, and everything aches. I know that has to be guilt but why is it that when you are around it doesn't... Hurt? At least not like when you are gone."

Honestly it kind of sounds like... No. There is no way. I study him, looking for any sign that he was might be lying but saw none. He really doesn't know.

"When I'm around what do you want? Is there something you want to do? Say? Is there something you wish I would do?"

"'Look at me.' I hate it. I spent so much time yelling and telling you to leave me the fuck alone but now it's all I want. For you to be close. To hear you talk. For fucks sake I could almost kill for you to hug me again. How does that even make sense? Fuck!" I watched him set off explosions trying to calm his nerves. I know what his explosions do to him. How he needs an outlet or it feels like he is the one that is going to explode.

I waited for him to come back down from his anger knowing how much better he has gotten with it. He has worked so hard to be the best at everything that it wasn't until highschool that he finally focused on what he really wanted.

"Kacchan?" I waited for him to look up and that's when I notice how watery his eyes are. He looks so confused that I don't think he even realises that he was about to cry. I crawl up on his bed and slowly lay my head on his shoulder and wrap myself around him. Hopefully this doesn't hurt me too much later. Being so close to the man I love even though he seems to have similar feelings for me but he hasn't come to terms with them yet. Maybe... I hope.

"You can always have my hugs. No matter what, even if we are just sitting in the common area, feel free to hug me. I'll return it, I promise." I waited, he seemed to be processing what I was saying, he also seemed a tad bit possessive considering the way he was clutching at me. It was a little hard to breathe but I could feel his tears leaving a wet spot on my shirt as he cried holding me.

"I still don't fucking understand," he grumbled after he had time to calm down. He was still confused but I could easily see he was happier than before.

The way his tears made his eyes sparkle like rubies was so pretty. Nothing at all like when he was mad, when he is mad it looks like the most beautiful fire I have ever seen. It was a part of him, a part that I love so much. The way that he can just come flying through and carve a path for himself even if the whole world is against him. I wish that he would carve that path to me. To hold me and love me, but that will never happen.

"What?" I froze, snapping out of my thoughts. I raise my eyes to look into his confused ones again and waited.

"Why would you want ME to love you?" My heart nearly stopped at his question. Did I really say that out loud?

"Deku? Why aren't you answering me? Why would you want me to love you? Why the fuck would you want me to hold you? Answer me!" At this point he was starting to get mad. He had so many emotions running past his eyes I really couldn't see them long enough too pick one out.

"..." I tried to speak but nothing came out. I closed my mouth before trying again starting over, "..." Still nothing. I released my arms that were still around him and slowly inched away while he was trying to process what I said. How am I supposed to fix this?

How am I supposed to fix this? Just how badly do I have to screw everything up? Everytime I open my mouth something comes out to make Kacchan hate me. And I can't blame him for it. I love him.

"You love me?" My head snapped back around and I covered my mouth with my hands. I could feel all the blood rushing to my face. Why did I have to fuck us up again?

"Love?" He seemed to be tasting the word as if he never really thought of it before. I see a small, soft smile relax his face as he breathes a sigh out. I close my eyes, not ready to see the disgust that will follow.

"I love you," his words were soft and when I opened my eyes I saw his sharp eyes watching me. "I love you." I just sat there frozen in place. He seemed to get irritated but shook it away.

"Deku do you really love me? You know what I've done. You know what I've done to you."

I let out a heavy sigh and fidget with my hands before figuring out how to answer him, "Kacchan, you're so amazing. How couldn't I love you?" I open my eyes and see him still staring at me. "I'll leave. I'm sorry," I flinched at the apology but honestly this time he deserved it. I was just snuggling up to him, hugging him while he was vulnerable.

"Deku, if you love me. Kiss me," I blinked so many times and even pinched myself only for him to grumble about me taking too long.

I crawled over to him again, hesitating one more time before just doing it. If this is a dream then I'm going to enjoy it. If it's real and he hates me later then I need to enjoy it while I can. At first it was gentle, soft and somehow still surprising. But if this is the only kiss I'm allowed then I'm going to make the most of it!

I put my hands on his shoulders and push him over onto the mattress his mouth opened in surprise and I took my chance. My tongue found his and at first it was like his was trying to fight mine but he relaxed quickly. I moaned as he held me, pulling me closer.

When we finally broke away needing more air than what we were getting, Something inside of me broke. I could almost hear the shattering sound as I pulled him in for another kiss, my lungs still demanding air, my hands tangled in his hair keeping him under me.

He tried to fight at first but not too get me off surprisingly, more like he was fighting to keep me there. The need to breathe finally won out against my desires and I instead trailed down his neck occationally biting him. Making sure not to hurt him but at the same time enjoying his gasp.

"Deku stop!" He basically croaked and again I was snapped out of my thoughts, my desires, my lust. Still panting I stayed where I was, over top of him waiting for whatever he was about to hit me with but I don't regret it. Not in the least.

"I think that was more than a fucking kiss!" He was still panting and breathless but somehow he didn't look or sound angry. I waited.

"So what happens now?" He looked surprised by his own words.

"What do you want to happen now?" I can't lie I'm shocked he hasn't tried to explode yet.

"I want you? I think," he still looked confused and I couldn't help the groan.

"Kacchan?" I whined slumping on him wincing when I felt myself come in contact with the bed. Yeah I'm very sensitive right now.

"Fuck Deku what do you want me to say? That I'm hard as a fucking rock and I want to fuck you until you forget how to talk? I mean I'm really fucking trying not to scare you-" I cut him off catching his lips with mine.

"That's not exactly what I want to hear you say. But I guess I can take turns," I pull his tongue back into my mouth and when he started to pull my shirt off it was over.

"You're mine!"

***

"Midobro? What were you doing in Bakubro's room?" Kirishima asked while I was trying to sneak out. I want to make him breakfast so he can eat in bed. I might have made it a little difficult for him to walk today.

I pulled the door closed hearing the lock click into place as I did but I had his room key in my pocket so I want worried about that.

"Oh, hi Kirishima! Kacchan and I were talking and I guess we feel asleep last night," I lied through my teeth rubbing the back of my neck nervously. I feel like I'm cheating somehow because I know he will believe me.

"Wow, you two have really gotten better. I'm glad, Bakubro has been tense lately and he only seems to calm down when you're around," Kirishima smiled walking to the elevator with me. I laughed and we talked while we waited.

The doors closed behind us and we hit the button for the first floor. "Dear All Might you even smell like him! Tell me what kind of soap does he use?"

I laughed a little and went ahead and told him only for him to pout. "That's what Bakubro said but when I bought it it doesn't smell anything at all like this."

I grinned again, I moved my slightly damp hair out of my face. We eventually said our goodbyes and I made my way to the kitchen and made a small batch of spicy egg muffins with extra red pepper flakes and taking a couple glasses of pineapple juice and a large plate of the muffins made my way back to the elevator. This time no one was there and I unlocked the door and quickly locked and closed it behind me.

Kacchan was still sleeping, only a light sheet covering his tightly toned body. I set the food and drinks down on the night stand and stripped out of my clothes again before crawling back into bed with him.

Once I was comfortable I started kissing on his neck. It didn't take long before he was reacting to my kisses. "Kacchan are you hungry? I brought food." I whispered kissing along his ear as I did.

"Deku?" He groaned and yawned, he hissed when he started to stretch though.

"Careful, I was wanting to do that again." I whispered licking along his ear. That woke him up!

"Deku! What-" I kissed him cutting off whatever he was going to say next. Time seemed to freeze for several seconds and then he returned the kiss. Our tongues dancing in sweet harmony as he did.

When we finally broke away panting I smiled giving him a few light kisses. "I love you Kacchan," I nuzzled into him. I don't want this to ever end.

"I love you too nerd," he held me close cuddling me. It didn't take long before I heard his stomach growl making me laugh.

"Don't worry I brought food," I motioned towards the muffins and juice and I picked one up and started to feed him. "Be mine? Forever?" I am him watching him lick his lips before taking another bite.

"If you think I'm letting you go after last night," he rolled us over so he was on top of me now. "You're not the man I thought you were."

I giggled and reached up to kiss him, "I really like being on top." I saw him visibly shiver above me. "I don't care what anyone else thinks but," I rolled us back over so I was on top of him again. "I like seeing you under me."

"Fine, but if anyone asks I'm the top." He pouted his cheeks a slight pink as he blushed.

***

Kacchan and I walked out of the shower and I helped him towel off his hair and he did mine before we got dressed and I took our dirty dishes with us out of the room. We chatted and laughed as we went and he even helped me do the dishes.

But we must have been too happy because our classmates were watching us carefully.

"Ooh! Let's watch a movie in the common area! The TV is really big and the sound is amazing, I bet The Rise of All Might would be amazing!" I jumped next to my lover who smiled.

"I'll make the popcorn, you get the movie started." I practically ran out of the room and jumped and dodged our friends, apologising as I did.

I just had the movie set up when Kacchan brought in a large bowl and a couple drinks. "I'll get the blankets!" I cheered before using my quirk to run up the stairs not patient enough to wait on the elevator. I was back down with three All Might themed throw blankets before the movie even got to the main menu screen. We got comfortable and I hit play snuggling into Kacchan's side.

***

"Shinso! What did you do to the problem children!?!" I jumped awake to find Aizawa Sensei and All Might standing next to the love seat that Kacchan and I fell asleep in this morning. Oops, we really didn't sleep enough last night.

"I didn't! They were like this when I came down this morning," Shinso answered and I yawned groaning as I did.

"Oi Nerd, sleep. We're seeing the Hag later," I perked up at Kacchan's words.

"We're seeing Aunty? Will Uncle be there too?" I stretched now practically laying in Kacchan's lap.

"Why the fuck wouldn't he be? I bet Aunty will be there too. I swear they are practically attached to each other anymore." Kacchan grumbled.

"Yay! It's been a while since I've seen mom," I curled back up against Kacchan's chest and snuggled into his lap. "I think she said something about having a date last time I talked to her. She seemed really excited but she didn't say who."

Kacchan hummed acknowledging what I said and then we both jumped.

"Aunty never mentions her dates, she said she didn't want to get our hopes up before she decided if she likes them or not!"

"My mom ACTUALLY likes someone? Enough to mention them! Why didn't I notice before?"

"Come on nerd!" He pulled me up and I ran taking the blankets back to my room while Kacchan picked up the mess from our movie snack and we both finished at about the same time standing in front of the front door, still ignoring everyone we were running around.

My green lightning still coating my body as we checked the room and ran out of the dorms.

~~~

3rd person POV

"I'm so dead," All Might muttered getting everyone who was left in the room's attention.

"What does that mean?" Aizawa questioned narrowing his eyes at the hero.

"You remember my date last week?" The blond hero asked.

"Do not tell me that you actually..." Aizawa stopped and groaned. "How long?"

"Almost a year now," he answered.

"You're dead!" The whole class responded together. It didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out who he was dating, even Kaminari figured it out.

All Might picked up his phone and dialed his girlfriend's number.

"Hello?"

"Inko dear? I'm afraid your son is coming home right now."

"Oh that's wonderful I was just getting things for dinner! I'll make his favorite," the sweet woman's voice could be clearly heard by everyone in the room even without her being on speaker.

"Sweetheart they are coming to find out who you're dating." There was silence for a while.

"They?"

"Young Bakugo is with him."

"Oh my, Toshinori, dear I guess it's time we tell them. If it was just Izuku I could have distracted him again but Katsuki too?"

"I'm on my way then," they hung up and All Might's shoulders slumped.

"Yep I'm going to die today," he shook his head and left the room.

"So did anyone figure out why Bakugo and Midoriya were cuddled up on the couch? It almost looked like they..." Mineta stopped talking when Momo held up a hand silencing him.

"Bro how many earth shattering things do you expect us to deal with today?" Kirishima asked while the rest of the class nodded or murmured their agreement.