My Teacher?|| Tododeku

Chapter 17

Midoriya believes he's a patient guy. Considering he was expecting to be asked to be Todoroki's boyfriend once he was back to school but wasn't and has had to wait, he'd call himself patient.

But tonight, that's going to change.

If Todoroki won't ask him, then he's going to ask Todoroki.

Feeling a vibration in his pocket, Midoriya fishes out his phone after he moves the soba noodles from the pot to a large bowl.

Shouto to Izuku

Tuesday, 7:23 pm

I should be home in about ten minutes, leaving work now.

Izuku to Shouto

Tuesday, 7:23 pm

c u soon <3

Midoriya smiles to himself and looks at the setting he had made for them.

The small table in the kitchen is decorated romantically. A white table cloth covers the surface and a lit red candle is in the center. Two plates are placed opposite of each other with silverware and folded napkins laid out beside them.

Proud of his set up, Midoriya goes back to preparing the soba and sauce keeping an eye on the time so he can properly welcome Todoroki home.

He's just finished washing his hands and is drying them off when he hears the click of the lock indicating Todoroki's arrival.

"Izuku?" Todoroki's voice calls out and he sounds sad, almost defeated. Midoriya's brow furrows as he makes his way to the front door.

Todoroki closes it behind him, eyes cast to the ground as a long sigh leaves his lips. He must feel Midoriya's presence because his head snaps up suddenly, eyes locking on Midoriya.

"Hey." Midoriya greets with a small smile, slowly walking towards him. When he sees Todoroki's shoulders tense, he freezes. "Is everything okay?" He wants to reach out, caress Todoroki's cheek and take all the man's pain away.

Todoroki shuts his eyes tight and takes a deep breath before pausing, eyes peering open again.

"Did you make soba?" With a quirked brow, Todoroki looks towards the kitchen.

"Yeah!" Midoriya says cheerily, hoping it will raise Todoroki's spirits a bit. Grabbing his hand he pulls the older male towards the kitchen. When they pass the threshold, Todoroki stops abruptly, sucking in a harsh breath. Midoriya lets go and stands beside the table with a bright smile. "Ta da!" He's giddy, momentarily forgetting Todoroki's previous behavior.

"Oh... Izuku..." Todoroki's body hunches slightly, a hand coming up to rub down his face. When it passes his eyes, Midoriya thinks he sees a hint of wetness in them.

When his hand leaves his face, Todoroki's normally blank expression is replaced with a frown.

"Shouto?" Midoriya steps towards him again like he's a wounded animal, not entirely sure what had the older man so upset. "What's wrong?" He keeps moving until he's right in front of Todoroki, close enough to reach out and touch, but far away enough for breathing room.

"I-I'm sorry, Izuku." Todoroki rarely stutters, so Midoriya knows this is serious.

"What're you apologizing for?" He gently grabs Todoroki's upper arm, squeezing in hopes of providing some sort of comfort. "Why are you upset?"

Todoroki's eyes look around the small room, his glower deepening as he takes in everything. "C-Can we talk in the living room?" He doesn't look at Midoriya when he asks. Well, he does, but their eyes aren't meeting. Instead, Todoroki is looking above Midoriya's head like there is someone behind him.