Healing (Hitoshi x Izuku)-Discontinued-

Chapter 13

Izuku's POV

   It had been a couple of weeks since our meeting with Kacchan and Shinsou and I have gotten a lot more comfortable with eachother. It's weird, I've heard what the soulmate connection felt like but, to just fall into place with someone so perfectly... it was almost unsettling. Almost.

   "Mido, the news said there's a cold front coming. Don't forget to pack something warm." I heard from across the living space. Toshi had taken up a more nurturing role recently, not that I'm complaining about it though. It's been nice having someone dote on me like this. I couldn't help that small part in the back of my mind that whispered he'd abandon me eventually though.

   Just because the blonde and I had made amends doesn't mean I'm fixed. I'm still broken and I know it. If I weren't, I wouldn't sometimes shy away from the affection I'm given. I wouldn't spiral into a near panic attack when my mind would get stuck in the loop of negativity either. I keep telling myself that I can deal with it and that it would be alright while it lasted. but the longer it seemed to last feeling perfect like this, the thicker the sense of dread looming over me seemed to get.

   I did my very best to ignore it though, especially since we were n the middle of packing for the trip to my mom's for the holiday weekend. I had no doubts that she would absolutely adore him, but I felt like her affectionate nature might be a bit much for my stoic and standoff-ish soulmate. "Oh right! Yeah I'll pack a jacket and a sweater."

   After a while longer we were finished and were just waiting for itto be time for the train to leave. I could tell the lavender haired male beside me was a little nervous. I imagine if you were anyone else you wouldn't notice, but the way his jaw ticked as he clenched and unclenched his teeth was obvious to me. So was the way he'd subtly chew on the inside of his bottom lip or cheek.

   We hadn't made anything official between us yet, we haven't even shared more than that first kiss either. I felt the need to give some kind of comfort though, so I decided to scoot over and close the distance between us to lean my head on his shoulder. "It's going to be fiiiiine. What are you so nervous about? You can talk to me about it if you want."

   "I, uh... I'm not good with parents really." He admitted nervously. Come to think of it, he never spoke about his own family. I'd never heard anything at all about them, even what his life was like leading up to now. Nothing. I ignored the pit that had opened up in my stomach realizing I knew absolutely nothing about Shinsou. This relationship had suddenly started to feel extremely one sided. Maybe he didn't trust me enough to let me get to know him, which is fair since we only met a little less than two months ago, or maybe... maybe he didn't really want me. He didn't want to get close to me because he didn't plan to stay. He probably didn't wan-

   Shaking myself out of the negative spiral that was starting, chuckled. "I promise you've got nothing to worry about. She will hug you though." I warned. "So be prepared for that."

   The rest of the ride was mostly quiet as I stayed rested against his shoulder. I even managed to fall asleep somehow. That is, until there was a flash and the shutter of an artificial camera noise. My eyes fluttered open to look up at the smirk tugging at one side of the handsome purplette's lips. "Sorry, you just looked so cute. Even if you did drool a little."

   "I-wha- I WAS NOT DROOLING!" I squeaked out in a panic, face heating up in embarrassment as I reached out to wipe whatever dribble might be left on my face. There was none. "I'll get you back for that *Shinso*. Just you wait." I deadpanned.

   It was a shame that the hearty laugh that came from the man beside me was cut off by the intercom, but it was our stop. I watched his face quickly drop back into a subtly anxious expression as he grabbed our luggage and ushered me to lead the way out.

...

   Hopping out of the taxi, I quickly got my suitcase out of the back and bounced my way up to the door of my mother's home before knocking excitedly. She'd obviously been waiting since the door almost instantly swung open and I was immediately wrapped up n an almost bone crushing hug. "Izuku my baby! I've missed you so much." She shouts, her voice shaky and her eyes teary. If it were ever in question where I got my crybaby personality from, the answer would be obvious now.

   I hug her back just as tight for a moment before letting go and pulling away a bit. "I missed you too mom, I- I brought a friend though... that I'd really like you to meet "

   Her eyes light up, scanning my features as the quickly landed on my now bare lips. With a gasp she cradles both of my cheeks in her hands to get a good look, "You've found your soulmate! Oh my baby boy, where are they?"

   Right then, the man in question clears his throat to make his presence known. "That would be me." He said stiffly. "My name is Hitoshi Shinso, it's a pleasure to- oof."

   True to my warning, my plump woman of a mother had my roommate caged in what looked like an even tighter hug than what I got. I couldn't help but laugh at his completely stunned face, he had no clue what to even do as he looked to me for help of some sort. I just shook my head with a sly grin and mouthed 'payback'. Payback for telling me I had been drooling on the train. His eyes narrowed as he mouthed back 'game on' with a grin of his own. He was going to have to get used to this anyways, and it was funny watching him flounder a bit while it lasted. It's not a sight I got to see often.

   Letting go of the purple haired man in her arms, she beamed up at him as she grabbed his free hand and tugged him towards the entrance to the home. "It's so good to meet you Hitoshi! Come now let's get you both inside, dinner will be ready soon."

   I let her tug him in before following after. As they passed, I caught the smallest, softest smile I'd ever seen grace his face as he looked down towards my mother. I don't know why, but my heart ached for him then. It was a happy smile, but there was also a deep sadness to those sleepy lavender eyes....

   Goals for the weekend:
1. Have mom distract toshi while I present shop
2. Enjoy the holiday with my two favorite people
3. Get to know my soulmate better