| Safe From Each Other |

Say I Love You Out Loud

⚠️Warning⚠️
• Umm some spicy thoughts-?
• As well as a spicy moment-?
• Shorter than usual chapter

Their small moments made both more comfortable.

Midoriya enjoyed the moments. Guilt still took hold of him sometimes, but he still managed to keep control.

Shigaraki didn't push Midoriya at all. He couldn't stand his own guilt of making him cry. 'Gods what a softie I am now.' Shigaraki thought getting distracted while reading his book.

He had always preferred paper books. He couldn't stand listening to a robot reading, and it was hard for him to imagine with other people reading.

Midoriya had been exploring the area a bit with Toga and Dabi. Just so he would know how to get around by himself. So for Shigaraki the day had been pretty lonely.

He loved being with Midoriya. His life felt so much better. He didn't even remember the last time he felt like this. Or if he even felt like this ever.

Still, small sad thoughts came to him like it would for any other individual. 'Will it last? What if it doesn't last? If he leaves me I'll be so hurt. Please don't leave me Izuku.'

'Wait... Izuku? Where did that come from?' Just like that his sad thoughts vanished, and he was set on the new name he gave the other boy. Had he really called Midoriya, Izuku?

He was thinking so hard on when he suddenly started saying Izuku that he was practically mumbling just like Midoriya.

Precious thoughts wandered away from his original thoughts. The only thing that would stick to his brain now was small lewd faces from Midoriya.

He was now a blushing mess.

Before even beginning to wonder how and why that came into his mind he was interrupted by a familiar smaller boy. "Shiggy!" Midoriya said skipping into the room.

The only thing heard after was a pretty loud whimper. Coming straight from Shigaraki's throat.

Now, there were two reasons this was done. First, Midoriya had called him 'Shiggy'. Second, he was so into his brain he wasn't in the reality where he was just standing.

Both stood staring at each other in surprise before realizing what they themselves had done.

In the end they were both blushing puddles before Toga and Dabi had returned moments later.

Time Skip

That night Midoriya couldn't sleep to save someone's life.

He snuggled into Shigaraki. Rolled over for air. Laid on his back for a few seconds. Huffed and puffed. When, he finally sat up and slipped out of bed.

He planned to go outside and look at the stars. Yet, he knew going outside was dangerous because he was alone and on the run. Still continuing to go outside he reached an open area.

Looking up he saw few stars. All the city lights had destroyed the view of them. Ruining the beautiful sight.

The few stars, however still looked amazing. A small breeze blew on his face as he slowly closed his eyes and enjoyed the area.

Turning around he knocked into a tall figure and was suddenly pushed against the closest alley way wall.

"What did I say about going outside at night alone." A slightly raspy voice asked.

"S-Shiggy?" Midoriya asked after having the living daylights scared out of him.

"Who else?" Shigaraki asked as Midoriya's eyes finally adjust and saw Shigaraki's sleepy eyes.

"Oh I'm sorry-." Midoriya before being quietly shushed and gently kissed. Just little kisses getting longer and longer with each one.

Not long after, they had progressed to long open mouth french kisses. Or for short, a make out session.

Midoriya's arms had wrapped around Shigaraki's neck and his legs slightly between the other's. Meanwhile, Shigaraki was holding Midoriya as close as they could be.

It was a weird feeling for both while both didn't know why or how this was happening. All they knew was that they were enjoying being wrapped up in each other. Enjoying the warmth they had both ended up in a situation neither of them were experienced for.

Picking Midoriya up Shigaraki carried Midoriya off to their bedroom. Finally, landing on the bed is when they finally separated.

"No more sneaking outside. Now sleep." Shigaraki said firmly. He only stopped because he knew how Midoriya would feel afterwards. He didn't want him to hurt. Plus they were taking slow.

Plus they were supposed to be enemies anyways.

Midoriya responded with a small giggle and a small snuggle into the taller boy's neck. He really did thank Shigaraki for the sacrifices and adaptation he had taken for him.

One day Midoriya might just be able to say I love you out loud.

To be continued...
Word count: 899

So I understand that this chapter was a lot shorter than it is usually, but I have a decent idea that I wanted to keep for one chapter, so I ended this one early.

Also, I'd like to discuss the ending! Yes it's coming, and it might or might not be pretty close! However, what I'd like to discuss is the chapter variation. So I'm planning to do a minimum of 20 chapters, and a maximum of 30-40 chapters.

At this point here I am estimating about 22 or 23 chapters. Meanwhile, I am trying to find ideas to make it a bit longer! Thank you for reading and make today/tomorrow better than yesterday!❤️