pandora's box [bakudeku/tododeku] [pt.1 of where's my love fic series]

new beginnings

summary: on a hot, summer day, izuku is born to inko and hisashi midoriya.

16 years ago.

"hisashi!" inko cries out as she feels something wet go down her inner thighs. she grabs onto the nearest chair, letting out a choked cry as she feels a painful contraction in her lower belly. "hisashi, dear!"

a man with messy, curly black hair rushes into the living room, his eyes wide with concern. "inko? what's wrong?" the man's gaze takes in inko's crumbled form, immediately running to her side, "oh my god, oh my god, oh my god, oh my god. okay, okay, shit, shit! car, now!"

inko can't help but let out pained giggles at her husband's obvious freakout. "hisashi, baby, calm down!"

"your water broke! how am i supposed to remain calm when you're about to give birth?" hisashi asks, moving behind inko. he swiftly moves one of his arms under her legs and the other supporting her back, lifting her up into his arms. he carries her as he had on their wedding day, just a couple of months ago. he starts running out of their apartment and down the stairs that lead into the underground parking lot.

"that's...a good point," inko mumbles before gasping as another contraction hits. "shit, hisashi, it hurts!"

"just hold on for a bit okay?" hisashi whispers as he tightens his hold on inko, quickly reaching their car, "we'll be there soon, i promise." he leans down and gives her a quick peck to her now sweaty forehead, opening the passenger door of his car. he slides inko into the passenger seat, buckling her in as quickly as he can. a small burst of fire leaves his mouth as he runs to the driver's side, quickly entering in. hisashi starts up the car, leaving one hand available for inko to grab.

"thank you," inko whispers as she reaches for his hand, squeezing it as another flash of pain strikes her.

"you don't have to thank me, i'm just doing what i should do," hisashi shakes his head as he starts driving out of the parking lot. i have to hurry, hisashi thinks as he glances at inko's pained expression. he slams down on the gas pedal, going as fast as he can without breaking any laws to the nearest hospital.

soon enough, they reach musutafu general hospital where inko immediately is put into the maternity ward.

several screams later and various visits to the restroom (hisashi couldn't handle the sight and felt like vomiting each time), a baby boy with big, green eyes cries out in inko's arms.

"look at our baby," inko sniffles, her eyes filling with tears as she gazes lovingly at their son. "he's perfect," she mutters, pressing a gentle kiss to the baby's forehead.

"he looks just like you," hisashi murmurs as he stands next to inko and carefully pets the tiny boy's small tuft of green hair, "i think he only got my gene of having messy hair," he chuckles, "you did an amazing job, my love."

"i think we did an amazing job," inko smiles tiredly. "what should we name him?"

"what about mikumo?" hisashi suggests as he watches their son curl his small hand around hisahi's index finger.

"no, that doesn't seem right," inko murmurs as she boops her baby's nose. the boy lets out a garbled noise, blinking at the sudden touch. "what about izuku?"

"izuku?" hisashi shifts his gaze to inko then to their son. a soft smile pulls at his lips as he nods, "izuku. midoriya izuku. yes, let's go with that." he turns his head towards inko, kissing her softly. "i love you and our new little family."

"i love you, too," inko kisses hisashi again, before breaking away as izuku starts to cry. she quickly starts breastfeeding him, smiling fondly at izuku, "you're a crier, aren't you?" izuku only blinks in response, receiving an 'awe' from inko. i promise to love and protect you, izuku, inko promises silently.