Achille's Heel (DabixReader)

Chapter Sixteen

You get back home and Fuyumi is waiting on you. The two of you go to the store and gather all the ingredients you'll need for cooking. When you leave she drives you to the Todoroki family home. Shoto appears from the house and comes out to help you carry in the groceries. You all set the ingredients onto the kitchen counters and Fuyumi prepares the kitchen.

"Thank you," you say to Shoto.

He nods and looks at the food. "Need any help?"

Before you can answer, Fuyumi's voice cuts in. "No, that's ok! Just make sure your homework is done and you're ready for dinner when dad gets home, all right?" She smiles sweetly at him and he leaves the room.

You and Fuyumi wash the vegetables and you chop them as she seasons the meat. She cooks the vegetables and the two of you maneuver around each other in the kitchen taking care of all the prep and cooking that needs to be done for dinner. The delicious smells of flavor and spices rise in the kitchen and fill your nose. A few moments later, Shoto reappears at the doorway.

"It smells delicious!"

You smile and nod. "Thanks!"

The front door closes and you hear giggling coming down the hallway. Kyoko and Natsuo pop into the kitchen behind Shoto. Your sister rushes over and takes a big whiff.

"Mmm, it smells awesome you guys!" She licks her lips and you shoo her from the kitchen.

"Don't get in the way, Kyoko," you laugh.

She walks over to Natsuo and he wraps an arm around her waist. He smiles brightly at you and Fuyumi.

"Thanks for cooking. Everything looks great!"

Fuyumi nods and turns around. She smiles a little sheepishly at her brothers and rubs the back of her neck. "Yeah, it's no problem. Just please promise me that you guys will try to get along with dad, tonight, ok?"

Shoto huffs but nods. Natsuo sighs and looks down at Kyoko who's giving him the same sheepish grin.

"Last time was a little dramatic, Nat," she says softly.

"All right, all right," he huffs. "But if he starts acting like an ass, don't expect me to just stay silent."

Fuyumi asks Shoto to help her prepare the table and he obliges, taking plates and utensils over to the table. You keep cooking, checking the temperature of the meat and the texture of the vegetables. Kyoko and Natsuo sit nearby and she whispers something to him, making him chuckle. He gives a slightly scolding look and she giggles.

"What are you two talking about over there," you ask.

Kyoko turns to look at you and grins. "I was just telling Natsuo you should have brought your boyfriend so he'd have back up for the constant subject changing everyone does when his dad starts to act out."

You laugh a little nervously and turn away from her. "Well, like I told you guys, he works a lot. I did see him today, but he couldn't make it tonight. He had um...other plans," you say a little quickly.

She rolls her eyes. "Well, eventually we need to meet this guy!"

Fuyumi chuckles and wipes her hands on a small towel. "Kyoko, I'm sure we'll meet him someday. Just be patient. Some people are really committed to their jobs. I think that's great that he seems to have a healthy work ethic and ambitious spirit," she says and smiles at you.

You rub the back of your neck a little. "Oh yeah, he has big goals at his job. He puts so much work into it, too..."

The door closes again and your face pales, knowing you are only waiting on one more guest. Endeavor walks into the kitchen. Shoto subtly glares at him and Natsuo sighs, looking back to Kyoko. Fuyumi gives him a cheerful greeting and smiles brightly. You stand at the sink, chills running up your spine. You don't know if you can face him. Fuyumi places a hand on your shoulder and you turn to look at her.