Todoroki x Y/N: Femme Reader

29: Toya Todoroki

Todoroki POV:

I take a deep breath before I begin my explanation and take (y/n)'s hands into mine.

"You know how my father was a piece of shit when I was little? Always over-training me and my siblings?"

She nods her head in acknowledgment.

"Well, one day one of my older brothers Toya Todoroki kind of lost it one day after training with him. He was full of pent-up rage and frustration. He'd always had our father's flame quirk. Instead of the orange flames my father and I produce, he produced blue ones. My father was always so proud of Toya. He knew that he was strong because he was producing really hot flames. But, one day, Toya had about enough of my father and his training. He," I begin to cry as I remember what happened to him.

"Hey, you don't need to keep going if you don't want to. I can tell that this is hard for you." She acknowledges how hard this topic is for me to talk about.

"It's okay. I have to finish. He died one day. No one really knows what caused his death. I was too little to remember him very well, but Fuyumi explained it to me as I got into my teen years. And then, when you mentioned that he was able to produce blue flames... I- I just didn't want to believe it. I didn't want to believe that my oldest brother was actually alive all these years and acting as a villain. I still don't want to believe it. But, do you think it's possible that he might've faked his death? That my father overtraining him pushed him over the edge and caused him to snap? Creating a villain instead of a hero?" I finish. Tears are streaming down my face. (Y/N) pulls me into her chest as I cry. I feel her hand rubbing up and down my back to try and help to comfort me. Then I pull away.

"Thank you, sweetheart. For just listening to me."

"Of course, Peppermint. I'm always gonna be here for you. Good times and bad. I can't say whether or not it's possible that he faked his death. While I was with the villains I didn't get much of a backstory out of any of them. All I got out of Dabi while I was pretending to be interested in him was that he was able to produce blue flames."

"Wait. You pretended to be interested in him? While knowing that you and I are dating?"

Your POV:

"Shoto. It was nothing personal. It was just to stall for time. I had to make sure that the pros were able to get there to get me out of there. Honestly, I felt disgusting. I felt like I was betraying you the whole time. Can I be honest about something?"

"Of course, you can Snowflake."

"I had to pretend to want him to kiss me. And he almost did until All Might and your dad showed up. I'm so relieved that I didn't have to kiss him. For a couple of reasons actually. The first and most important one was that I felt like I was betraying you. It didn't feel right. The second reason was that he looked absolutely creepy and gross. There was no way that I was actually going to kiss that bastard."

"Wow. You really almost kissed a villain just to get out of a hairy situation?"

"I know. Saying it out loud, it sounds crazy. But I had to think on my feet in order to protect you and Midoriya. I didn't want you guys getting hurt because of me. You guys matter too much to me for me to put you in danger. Especially you, Peppermint. I love you so much. I couldn't bear risking you getting hurt because I wouldn't cooperate or think of something to stall until the pros were able to arrive. I just couldn't risk losing you." I explain. I'm pretty sure I'm crying at this point but I don't really care. All my fear came pouring out of me. I felt myself shaking uncontrollably and I felt his arms pulling me into the safety and security of his chest while I just let it all out.

"Oh, honey. I had no idea you were so afraid. I'm so proud of you. It's okay. You were so brave. You are so strong. It's alright. I'm here. You just let it out. I'm not here to judge you. I'm just here to hold you and make you feel safe. It's okay. They can't hurt you anymore. It's alright. You're safe. You're here. I'm here. No one got hurt. Except maybe the villains. But you and I are safe and we're here together. Just feel my arms around you. Take some deep breaths. There you go. Shh. It's okay. I'm here for you, darling. Shh. It's alright, Snowflake. I love you so much."

Then I look up at him.  "Thank you, Shoto. Honestly you shouldn't be comforting me right now. I'm supposed to be comforting you."

"Hey. That's part of what you and I are here for right? We comfort each other through things that aren't easy. We support each other and help each other to reach our goals. Okay?"

I sigh. "Okay. You make a good point Shoto. You're right."

"I know I am."

"Very funny."

"How about I stay with you tonight? I don't think either of us should be alone right now." Todoroki suggested.

"Now that's the best idea I've heard all day."

"Then that's exactly what I'll do. I think I still have stuff here. I always want to be prepared in case you need me to stay with you."

"That's so sweet Shoto. I really appreciate you being willing to stay with me."

"Of course, I'm willing to stay with you baby. Besides, it's like I said, I don't think either of us should be alone right now. I want to make sure that you are safe and comfortable. I almost lost you today. I want to stay with you."

"Thank you, sweetie. I love you so much."

"I love you too darling."

We kissed and just spent the rest of the night snuggling and watching TV until we fall fast asleep. Safe and sound in each others arms.