Heroic Father Figures

Dad-Rush

Lunch-Rush had just managed to finished dinner for the students. Dinner was wonderful. The students had begged for more. Lunch-Rush felt pride that his food was getting eaten by the students of U.A. The cooking hero had always made food to make people happy. It always warms Lunch-Rush's heart to see the students enjoying their meals. Eating great meals will help them to have good spirits.

Now that dinner was over, he could now think about what to make for breakfast for tomorrow. Maybe some eggs with harm on the side? Either way, the students will love it like they always did.

While he thinking about what will be for breakfast, he felt his stomach growling. He blushed underneath his mask. This had often happened a lot with him. While Lunch-Rush was busying making food for people, he often forgets to feed himself. The staff had sometimes teased him for this. Despite being a cook and a Pro Hero, Lunch -Rush had times where he completely forgets to eat something as well. Seeing other people enjoying his food had made him happy. It was enough to cause him to forget to make something for himself to enjoy.

Since he had just finished making dinner for the students, Lunch-Rush could now make some dinner. Since there was still plenty of food in his kitchen, he could make something up.

He could just make white rice. That was his favorite thing to eat. Delicious white rice to have, he couldn't wait to have it right now. Maybe since school hours were finally over, Lunch-Rush could now relax and enjoy his evening.

"What a day. These kids just love my cooking!" Lunch-Rush said to himself.

Heading to his kitchen, Lunch-Rush was just glad that the students ate well like always. He thought back when he was younger, people didn't believe that he could become a hero. They had often said that he was better off becoming a chef instead. His quirk wasn't that strong. But Lunch-Rush still wanted to help people with it. Having a good meal was important to have after going through terrible times.

When he got to the door, he saw the one and only Izuku Midoriya standing there. She appeared to have been waiting on something. She also didn't seem to know that he was standing behind her. This girl was getting popular with the school's staff. The teachers were getting called dads by this girl was getting interesting. Although Lunch-Rush didn't spend time with Midoriya as the other teachers did, he still wanted to know what was it like to be called that by someone who saw you in that light. But Lunch-Rush knew that the little green-haired girl would never see him like that. Being a dad was probably something that only the teachers can get.

Seeing that she didn't notice that he was right behind her, Lunch-Rush cleared his throat to get her attraction, "Good evening, Midoriya. May I ask why are you doing here in this time of hour?" Lunch-Rush asked in a polite tone. He didn't want to startle her since it was the two of them in the cafeteria.

Midoriya was a little jumpy when Lunch-Rush made himself known to her. But she calmed down when she realized that it was just him. She sighed as she placed her hand on her chest.

"Sensei? I was just wondering if it was alright to use your kitchen tonight?" Midoriya asked, her hands were folded together as if she was nervous to ask him. Her voice was sweet and gentle as ever.

Lunch-Rush was a bit confused since the dorms had their own kitchens for the students to make their dishes if they feel like it. So, it was surprising to hear that Midoriya was asking him if she could use his kitchen for the night.

"Why do you want to use my kitchen, Midoriya? Isn't there one in your dorm?" He asked. Lunch-Rush hoped that he didn't sound discouraging, he was a little confused.

Midoriya nodded, "I know, but Kacchan is using it. Most of us Class 1-As don't want to disturb him when he's doing something in the kitchen," She said, rubbing her left arm to calm her down.

Hearing that Katsuki Bakugo was using their kitchen, Lunch-Rush could see why she wanted to use his instead. It's true what they say, if you can't handle the heat, then get out of the kitchen.

Took a minute for the cooking hero to give his answer, "Of course, Midoriya. I was about to make something myself as well," Lunch-Rush said.

The little girl sighed in relief. She followed him into the kitchen, it was surprising that wasn't that big. But it was still nice and a little fancy. Midoriya had always believed that it was bigger since given there're many students at living at U.A..

"What are you going to make, Midoriya?" Lunch-Rush asked. He was a little curious to see what she was going to make. And to be honest, he didn't know if she could cook. But he has never seen her making meals before, so he was wondering if she could something by herself. He could also help her if she needed his help.

"I'm going to make white rice for my uncle. It's his birthday tomorrow, I want to make something for him. White rice's his favorite," Midoriya said. She clearly has a strong love for her family.

Lunch-Rush was surprised to hear that she was making white rice as well. Just for her uncle.

"White rice is my favorite, too. Midoriya, would you like to make it with me?" The cooking hero asked the young girl. She was blushing which was making her more adorable.

"Of course, Sensei," Midoriya said.

Soon the two got everything ready to make. Adding a 1/2 cup of water and add salt into it, the rice was boiling in the pod. Lunch-Rush was impressed by Midoriya's cooking.

"Hey, Midoriya, where did you learn to cook?" He asked.

Midoriya blushed once again, "My mom and I usually cook together. I always enjoy making meals with her. But to tell the truth, it would be more fun with my aunt if she wasn't bad at cooking," Midoriya said. There were sparkles in her beautiful green eyes.

The rice was finally. The two split the rice for each of them to take. It smelled wonderful.

"Thank you for letting me use your kitchen, Sensei. I'm sorry if I was bothering you this evening," She said, bowing to him.

But she felt a hand ruffled her soft hair. Looking up to see that it was Lunch-Rush.

"No, you won't, kiddo. I actually enjoy having you around," He said smiling.

Midoriya smiled back at him.

"I enjoyed being with you, too, Dad," She said happily.

The two were completely frozen when they realized the last word that she said. Midoriya was screaming in her head. She was starting to think that she might have some issues to work out.

"I'm so, so sorry, Sensei!" Midoriya said. Running out of the door before Lunch-Rush had the chance to talk to her.

Here was Lunch-Rush, standing there in a blissed status. His heart was getting warming. He knows it was because of what had just happened. He now understands the meaning of that title. And after eating his rice, Lunch-Rush had something that he enjoys more than cooking.