𝒯𝓇𝓊𝓉𝒽𝓈 (book 1/?) ~Dadzawa Series~

Chapter 9

I am so sorry about the last chapter. This is going to be depresso expresso again but who cares. Maybe some happy stuff near the end of the book but we all know we're here for the angst and Dadzawa because he's the best and I just wish I had Dadzawa with me. Anyways, I'll stop blabbering on and let you read the story.

⚠️abuse, injuries, suicidal thoughts, adoption (?)⚠️

Aizawa's PoV:

"It's time to collect proof of what happened to Todoroki. We need photos."

Though Hizashi is a loudmouth, he's silent in this moment, deep in thought. Aizawa doesn't blame him. It's a conversation that neither of the two are ready to have with such a young kid nor is it a conversation that should be necessary. It's daunting for both of them, and they can't even begin to imagine how it'll feel for the fragile teen. It's the one piece of his innocence that hasn't been revealed to his two teachers. Aizawa doesn't want to take that away from him but knowing that in order to keep the kid safe, he has to.

Hizashi finally replies with a simple nod followed by, "He'll respond better to you. You should be the one to confront him."

"You're just going to leave me alone to deal with this problem?" he asks harshly.

"It's for the boy, Shota. He trusts you more."

Aizawa quietens down and becomes deep in thought. How is he going to bring such a deep and important topic to the dinner table without scaring his pupil too much. He's aware that Todoroki knows that it is a necessary action to take but is clinging on to the hope that it doesn't have to occur.

The two males head back into the kitchen where Todoroki is frying up fried rice. Aizawa slides into one of the natural wishbone chairs and Hizashi joins beside him. They both stare at the teen working away. Aizawa wonders how anyone could hurt their own child. Make them feel so alone and scared. It's disgusting to know that people like that exist. It's the reality of the world they live in. Though it can be beautiful and loving at times, there are also moments that bring despair and pain to the people around.

Once Todoroki has finished cooking, he serves up three bowls and brings two over to the wooden table before returning to grab his own. "Thanks, kid. It smells amazing," Hizashi says and takes a big bite. Aizawa smacks his hand.

"Wait till he's sat down," he growls.

"Go ahead, I don't mind," Todoroki states.

"See?" Hizashi says as if he knew all along.

Aizawa rolls his eyes and waits for Todoroki to return to the table with his own bowl. They sit in disturbed silence for a short while. Aizawa tries to think of a way to word what he needs to say. Finally coming to a conclusion, he says stoically, "Todoroki, in order for this case to move forward, we're going to need evidence for his acts."

They fall into silence. Todoroki stares down at the soy covered rice with chicken and vegetable pieces mixed in. Aizawa looks at his head, agonizingly waiting for a response. Soon, Todoroki nods his head and returns to eating his food. Aizawa sighs in relief that he got him to co-operate.

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Todoroki's PoV:

Dinner has passed and the bowls have been rinsed and stacked in the dishwasher. Todoroki follows Aizawa-sensei into his room, shutting the door closed behind him. Todoroki hangs near the door, wringing his hands, while Aizawa-sensei awkwardly stands in front of him. His arms are crossed over his chest. Todoroki is unsure of what to do but is nervous, nonetheless. He's never showed anyone the damage and he never wanted to. He didn't want anyone to figure it out, but he brought it upon himself by showing up at his teachers' house like a blatant idiot.