Right Where I Needed to be

A Hero?

"Good morning." Kacchan whispered as he placed a gentle kiss on my head. I've been lying on his chest, trailing my fingers up and down his abdomen for thirty minutes.

"Morning." I mumbled, burying my head further into him.

"How did you sleep?" He wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer.

"Like crap." I responded. Who would be able to sleep well after finding someone they loved dead in the middle of the street?

"Are Iida and Uraraka still here?" He asked. He rolled to his side to face me, forcing me to pull my head away from him.

"No." I shook my head. "They went to pick up Iida's car and grab some things. They're going to stay the rest of the week." I informed. He didn't say anything in response as he moved his head forward, capturing my lips with his. I hummed in surprise, but I didn't hesitate to kiss him back.

"So I get to sleep with you until they leave?" He asked with a smirk as he pulled away. I stared into his beautiful, red eyes. I remember when they were filled with so much hatred years ago. Now, they were soft and filled with love.

"You can keep sleeping in here after they leave too, you know." I traced my hand from his hip to his face. I rested my palm against his cheek.

"I can?" He smirked. "You know, that sounds perfect." He said, leaning forward and giving me a quick peck on the lips.

"You know what else sounds perfect?" I asked as I began untangling our bodies.

"Staying in bed and cuddling all day?" He questioned hopefully. He frowned when I sat up, completely removing my arms from him.

"We're going to the agency. Now that Dabi has been cleared, we have to find a new lead." He groaned as I stood from the bed.

"I know you're right, but I just want to lay in bed all day." I wanted that too. For one day, I wanted everything to be normal. I didn't want to be sick. I wanted the U.A. Killer to disappear. I wanted one day where I could love Kacchan and be with my friends. Friends. I had four great friends, best friends. I only have two of them left.

Todoroki and Tsu were two lives that were gone too soon. They were both amazing friends, and I missed them. I wish I got more time to tell them how much I loved them. I wish I had more time with them before the U.A. Killer claimed them. Is this how people were going to feel when I died? Would they be filled with regret that they didn't get to see me as much as they wanted to?

I felt Kacchan lean on my back before he wrapped his arms around my waist. He dropped his forehead on my shoulder and pulled me close. I felt his arms tighten around me. Tears fell down my face slowly. I'm not sure when I started crying. I'm not sure if that's why he's holding me like this. What I am sure of is that I'm grateful he's here with me. I don't know if I could do this on my own.

"I wish I could tell you it will all be okay." He whispered. "I wish I could tell you that nobody else was going to die." He continued as he released his grip on me. He grabbed my shoulders and turned me around. His red eyes peered into mine. "What I can tell you is that I will be here every step of the way. We will figure out who is doing this, and I promise I'll be right by your side the entire time."

"I love you, Kacchan," I replied, bringing my hand up to wipe my tears.

"I love you too, Deku."

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"Thanks for letting us tag along." Iida said with a sad smile as he looked over the large map we had pinned on the wall.

"Of course. The more eyes we have, the better." I replied with a sad smile.