Quirk Marriage Law (Shoto x Reader)

We'll Fix This

(Y/N) P.O.V

       A week later and it was finally okay for me to leave the hospital. It seemed as if my quirk was back to working at 100% and the doctors claimed my body was able to sustain itself again. My speedy recovery was most likely from Midoriya coming in a few times and letting me borrow energy from his quirk which seemed almost like a never ending battery. I couldn't exactly understand what type of power he holds, but all that matters is that it is efficient. As I was packing up my small bag in the room I thought back to the conversation me and Todoroki had after everyone had left the first evening I was here.

(A week ago)

      "Todoroki listen..." I began to say as I was trying to figure out what to say to my friend in front of me who seemed to only show interest in my presence after the life or death situation.

      "I'm not an unsuitable partner..." He whispered out quietly.

       "I'm sorry what?" I questioned him confused about what brought this on. The dejected look on his face made me think of what could have caused such a conversation. In my tired state I had momentarily forgotten what me and Aizawa had just discussed. I asked Todoroki to stay behind because I wanted to make sure Bakugo didn't say anything to make him blame himself for this, but it seems I had other things to worry about.

        "I can be a good partner I promise. Just tell me what to do and I'll do it. If you want us to live at your apartment let's do that, if you want me to deal with the Commission I'll do it, I can even go as backup on all your missions. I apologize for my behavior since the announcement, I promise I can be better please just believe me." Rushing to share his thoughts with me, I struggled processing all his quiet but urgent words for a moment. I couldn't understand why he seemed to be freaked out about Aizawa's opinion instead of feeling insulted.

         "Todoroki that isn't what I want to discuss. I just wanted to make sure Bakugo didn't try to blame you for what happened on the mission while you guys were in the hall. For the record I never said you were unsuitable, and even though Aizawa did say it he's stressed about the situation he didn't truly mean it. Why are you so freaked out about this? It's not like you didn't also want to break off the Commission's pairing of us. Why do you not want to now?" I questioned confused. I couldn't understand the change in opinion from when we were at the house to when I woke up in the hospital. 

         "It's not necessarily that I want to be apart of the Commission's little scheme... I just don't want you to feel uncomfortable or scared around me if we can't get out of it. I don't want you to be miserable so just tell me what to do and I'll do it better." As he began his little tangent I realized he used the word scared.

         "Todoroki stop. Why would I be scared of you? What is going on I need you to be honest with me." I finished hoping he would explain his attitude change and luckily for me he did.

          "Okay. Since you were honest with me before, it's because of my father..." he paused for a moment before collecting himself and continuing. "As you know the villain Dabi is my older brother Touya, so there's already one messed up part of our family. And I'm sure you've heard the speculation that my parents' marriage was a quirk marriage?" 

         He looked at me for confirmation before moving on. With a slight nod of my head I indicated for him to continue his story. "Well it's true. My father forced my mother into a quirk marriage to make the 'perfect creation' or whatever phrasing he chooses. And when he finally got me he threw everyone else to the wind, no one else mattered they were just a distraction. When I was very young he had pushed my mother to the point of insanity and she poured boiling water on my face because it was too much like him." He finished quietly.

        I looked at him in shock I hadn't expected him to open up to me so easily after how closed off he's been acting recently. I guess this story was a way of him showing me he trust me enough with this information. As I looked at him I could sense he had something else to say, "Thank you for sharing that Todoroki. Is there something else you still need to say?" I urged upon seeing the pondering look on his face.

      "I just don't want to be the person he is. That's why I wanted out of the agreement in the first place I refuse to continue the cycle he has started. But in approaching the situation the way I did I feel as though I already began acting like him." He hung his head low in shame as he waited to her my response.

       "Todoroki you are nothing like him. I have seen how kind hearted and selfless you are. You've been demonstrating how great a hero and a person you are since the first year course at U.A. Stop doubting yourself, believe me I would have stood up to you by now if any of that were the case. And for the record you could never scare me. I don't need you to do what I want, I just want you to be you." I finished hoping it encouraged him.

       "Thank you  for that (L/N). Would it be okay if I stayed here tonight? I don't feel comfortable leaving you alone right after that attack."

        "Sure." I answered without hesitation. "I would love that."

(Present)

        Thinking back now Todoroki's honest confession a week ago is what has brought our friendship to a comfortable level. Throughout my stay at the hospital there was almost always someone with me and I had a feeling Todoroki had a hand in that. Bakugo would visit me in the mornings and throughout the day and Todoroki would sleep at the hospital overnight to make sure I was okay. There would be the occasional different visitor like Aizawa, Uraraka, Midoriya, and even Kirishima stopped by for a little one afternoon. I felt very appreciated by my fellow heroes and it was all over the news about my risky life saving move. My popularity rates had jumped up and when recalculated I may even be above Shoto.

       But now I get to go home and finally start working again soon. I can't wait to be in the spotlight again helping people. As I was zipping up my bag to go Shoto walked in and saw me all packed. Without even asking he walks over grabbing my bag from me and begins leading me towards the door. "Come on (L/N) I'm sure your ready to breathe some fresh air again, this place just smells like disinfectant."

       I giggled as he led me to the entrance of the hospital telling me he already filled out my release forms for me. I sighed as we finally made it to the car outside, once in the seat I relaxed excited to see if this new dynamic would stay the same between me and Shoto.

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Thank you for reading! I've been working on my senior thesis lately so it's been hard to write for fun. But I hope you enjoy this chapter!