Can I be happy?

Chapter 22

It had been two weeks since Izuku and Hitoshi began training with Aizawa, the training was hard and tiring but they knew it would be worth it in the end, not a lot of people had the chance to learn fighting from an underground hero.

Izuku became more and more comfortable with his new family, he hugged Hitoshi and his papa a lot, he would sometimes hug Aizawa but he knew the man was not very comfortable with physical affection, Izuku was happy that Aizawa tried.

He often gave Izuku pats on the head, he gave him a hug before they went to work, he kissed Izuku on the cheek just before he went to bed, that was enough for Izuku, Yamada was definitely the most affectionate in the house.

Izuku loved the kisses he received, he loved the cuddles while they watched Disney movies, he especially loved when he was picked up and held while Yamada cooked, Izuku was pretty much always making sounds, he hasn't spoken a single word just yet.

For now he was ok with laughing out loud, he would whine when he was upset and he would grunt when annoyed, his family just found all of Izuku's traits cute, they just couldn't help wanting to protect the little boy.

Izuku was definitely the baby of the family, both because he was the youngest and because he was the most innocent, today was the weekend and Hitoshi was finally going to introduce his friends to Izuku.

He wasn't exactly worried he was more nervous, he really wanted Izuku to feel comfortable with them, especially Denki, he didn't know what he would do if Izuku didn't like Denki for some reason.

He had already gotten dressed in his ripped black jeans paired with a grey V-neck shirt, he had necklaces around his neck and rings on his fingers, Hitoshi didn't wear rings often but he did today for two reasons, the first being that he wanted to look good for his crush.

Even if he was fifteen he knew what looked hot, the second reason was for Izuku, he noticed that whenever Izuku was nervous he would play with his fingers, Hitoshi put on the rings so that Izuku had something to fiddle with to keep him calm.

Hitoshi took a deep breath and left the bathroom looking for Izuku, he had told him to get dressed while he showered, when he walked into his room he found Izuku laying in his bed, he chuckled and walked closer smiling when he saw what Izuku was wearing.

He had on the same jumper as before with the kitty paws covering his hands, the paws were currently under his head as he snored lightly, Izuku had been sleeping in Hitoshi's bed ever since he had the nightmare that night.

He told Hitoshi that he liked having cuddles before sleep and Hitoshi didn't mind, he actually enjoyed the days he would wake up to Izuku humming a tune softly, Hitoshi walked over to Izuku with a smile.

He sat on the bed next to him and gently began running his fingers through Izuku's two toned hair "Izuku sweetie? Can you wake up please?" Izuku let out a small whine as his eyes slipped open, a tired smile made its way onto his face when he saw Hitoshi.

Izuku lifted his arms towards his brother wanting to be held, Hitoshi chuckled and wrapped his arms under Izuku pulling him up, Izuku clung to him like a koala "come on sleepy boy, we're meeting my friends today remember?" Hitoshi said hoping to wake Izuku up a little.

Izuku nodded his head from where it lay in Hitoshi's neck "Hmm, i guess you don't want to say goodbye to Arco then?" He teased, Izuku gasped as his head shot up only to see his brother smirking at him.

He pouted and punched Hitoshi with his paw "meanie" Izuku mimed with his lips since he couldn't use his hands currently, Hitoshi smiled pecking Izuku's nose before walking down the stairs.

Izuku quickly jumped of Hitoshi and ran over to the little bed they made for Arco, after she healed he gave her the little corner of the living room, Izuku smiled and waved his little paw miming a small "bye bye" the bird chirped since she was used to her owner by now.

"Aww my baby, have lots of fun ok? and if you ever want to come home tell Hito right away" Izuku turned to his concerned papa with a smile, Izuku ran over to Yamada and flung himself into his arms, Yamada chuckled and hugged him tightly.

Izuku pulled his head up and pecked his papa on the nose "bye bye" he mimed with a smile, Yamada smiled and pressed multiple kisses all over Izuku's face causing the boy to erupt into a fit of giggles.

When he was done with his attack he placed his son back onto the ground cupping Izuku's chubby cheek in his hand "Make sure to have fun ok?" Yamada said in a soft tone, Izuku leaned into the hand with a smile, he nodded his head before miming again.

"Promise" Yamada broke into a grin and rubbed his nose against Izuku's loving the giggle Izuku let out "Alright Zash that's enough, have fun Izuku" Aizawa said coming up from behind his husband, Izuku smiled and nodded his head giving Aizawa a quick but warm hug.

Hitoshi gave his papa a hug groaning when he couldn't get away, he and Aizawa hugged much quicker before he walked over to Izuku wrapping an arm around his little brothers waist, they waved and left the house closing the door behind them.

Since he couldn't hold Izuku's hand thanks to the jumper paws Hitoshi settled for holding his waist, he knew Izuku liked to always have some kind of contact, It made him feel safe, it also became a habit ever since he decided to protect Izuku.

Izuku was practically skipping down the street with a beaming smile on his face, Hitoshi smiled down at him with a fond expression "Are you exited Izuku?" He asked, Izuku nodded his head and lifted his paws, Hitoshi assumed he was trying to sign but he couldn't see Izuku's hands.

When Izuku realized the issue his bottom lip pushed out into a pout, he looked up at Hitoshi with pleading eyes, Hitoshi laughed and stopped walking so that he could face Izuku
"Don't worry sweetie, the paws are detachable. I just need to unbutton them" Hitoshi said with a smile.

Izuku lit up as he kissed his brothers cheek, Hitoshi smiled and began to take the paws off his jumper, he left two buttons attached so that Izuku could choose whether to have his hands in the paws or not.

When he was done he nodded to himself "Now what were you trying to say" he asked looking down at his brother, Izuku quickly began to sign "I am really exited Tosh, i can't wait to meet your crush. I bet he is really pretty just like you said" Hitoshi began to blush at the thought of seeing his crush.

He cleared his throat and linked his hand with Izuku's, he began to walk again as he spoke in a stuttering voice " R-right then, l-lets hurry up" Izuku smiled and let out a silent laugh.

Hitoshi knew Izuku would go back to his completely silent self, Izuku may be comfortable around Hitoshi but he still didn't know his friends, he squeezed Izuku's hand to reassure him that everything would be fine.

They walked for ten minutes until they made it to the small park they were planning to meet at, Hitoshi sat on the bench jumping in surprise when Izuku sat himself in his lap, even if they cuddled and slept in the same bed this was the first time Izuku had done this.

That was when Hitoshi realized Izuku was shaking, was Izuku nervous? But why didn't he say anything? 'Has he been hiding it because he could tell i was nervous?' Hitoshi sighed and wrapped his arms around Izuku's waist.

Izuku's arms were wrapped around his neck with his paws now attached "It's ok sweetie, they are a bit loud and excitable but i promise they are really good people" Hitoshi reassured with a smile, Izuku looked up at him and returned the smile.

Izuku nodded his head and leaned up pecking his big brothers cheek, he then pat him on the head with his paws, Hitoshi chuckled at the action rolling his eyes in amusement, Izuku lay his head back down on Hitoshi's shoulder enjoying the peaceful scenery.

Hitoshi pulled out his phone to text Denki and ask when they would get here, not even a second later he got a text back telling him they were just around the corner, he sighed and stood up letting Izuku stand on the ground right as he heard an exited scream "SHIN!!"