#1 In My Heart

Pride

Todoroki POV

It's my first time being back at work since the three of us have gone public. It's weird. There's something different about the way I'm treated now. It's like they joke around with me more. Or maybe they're just nicer. I guess I was kind of up tight before I started dating them. Maybe I'm more relaxed now. I walk into the lobby to see everyone hanging something up.

"What is that?" I laugh out. "A pride flag" Burnin replies, instructing everyone else to make it less crooked. "Mm and why are you guys putting it up?" I ask back, blushing. "Well, three pro heroes are dating and it's pride week so it seemed fitting. All of the agencies are doing it to show support. Although maybe we should've been the first since you're our boss and all..." She says back trailing off. "Pride week?" I question still confused. "Yeah, Tokyos pride celebration week. It's cute the three of you came out right before it" She says back with a smile. "Burnin, I don't think he knows what that is." Kido's voice appears out of nowhere. "Oh come on. He's gay. He definitely knows what pride is." She says again. "Well, I haven't really thought that much about who I am yet..." I say back shyly. Or maybe I'm just scared to actually admit it... I shouldn't be scared though. I mean the worlds come a long way. "Just out of curiosity, when you said all the agencies, did you also mean Ka-Bakugous?" I question again with a little giggle. "Yes even your boyfriends agency. And UA where your other boyfriend works" Kida responds rolling his eyes. Burnin hits him. "Stop teasing him like that. He's still our boss." "No it's okay. I don't mind it. I deal with a lot worse now between Bakugou and Kirishima" I laugh. I guess dating has made me more... Mellow, I guess. "So how do I know all this support isn't just performative?" I guess I just have lots of questions today. "I knew you were gonna ask that. After the three of you came out, all the agencies had a meeting to discuss what we could do to help out younger generations who also want to be pro heroes but also want to be who they truly are. You three are paving the way for a more brighter future, I'll tell you that." Burnin says. "Basically, all week long we'll be doing different things. So there will be charities to help out LGBTQ+ Youths, some agencies are helping out at the pride parade, others want to put on a type of festival. Most importantly, we just want to show everyone that they're safe with us. No matter who they are." Kido finishes. "None of this would've happened if it weren't for you three" Burnin interjects. "You're already helping out so many people just by being you. True pro heroes, lemme tell you." She says again. "Thanks guys" I say quietly. I feel like I'm about to cry again from all the overwhelming support. I text the boys.

S: There's currently a pride flag in my lobby
K: There's one in mine too. I told them to take it down but they insisted I keep it up. I'm kind of glad they insisted on it.
E: You guys should see the school. The kids are so excited. They're even going as far to talk about preferred pronouns. So many kids have come out to me, saying it wouldn't have been possible if they didn't get the courage from seeing me with you guys.
S: That's cute

I giggle a little bit to myself.

E: I can't believe we're doing all this. The agencies, the school, the kids. It's all happening just because of our weekend.
S: It's amazing, isn't it?
E: Yeah, it is.
K: Are we doing the... uh... pride festivities stuff...
E: Are you asking us if we want to?
K: Maybe...
S: Not going to lie, I had to Google all of that because I didn't know what it was... But in my defense, I didn't pay attention to this stuff at all.
K: That's okay babe. Ei and I have never been to any pride stuff.

Kats attitude always changes when he texts me. It's like I'm a little puppy or something. It's cute.

S: We should go then. I'd feel like a bad gay if I didn't.
K: Sho... Did you just call yourself gay for the first time OVER TEXT MESSAGE?!
E: Aw. No fair. I was hoping it would be in person. He's probably blushing though.
K: He's definitely blushing.
S: I gotta go. Talk to you guys later ;)
K: WAIT
E: YOU CANT LEAVE AFTER SAYING THAT