Papa Meets Old Crush

Reunion

Eri Midoriya's mornings usually began with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. It signaled that she was in her cozy and secure space even before opening her eyes. Quietly, she swung her feet out of bed and tiptoed out of the room, a habit she no longer needed to maintain, but one that had become ingrained over time. Descending the stairs, she caught sight of a tall figure standing by the kitchen bar, preparing a cup of coffee. Sensing her presence, he turned his head to face her.

It was a handsome man, his face graced with freckles and his hair a delightful shade of fluffy, dark green. These features only added to his innate charm, making him all the more attractive.

He greeted her with a slight surprise, "Oh, you woke up by yourself again!" he exclaimed with a smile radiating warmth and affection.

She felt an immense relief upon seeing his familiar expression.

"Good morning, Eri!"

"Good morning, Izuku!"

They exchanged joyful giggles.

It had been two years since Eri began living with Izuku. The green-haired man, known as Deku, a renowned pro hero.

In the eyes of the public, he was a symbol of heroism and bravery. He had rescued her from a villain named Overhaul who had subjected her to prolonged abuse and manipulation.

Since then, Izuku had been a constant presence in her life, attending counseling sessions with her and offering unwavering support. Eri couldn't help but be glued to him. No one had ever shown her such genuine affection until Izuku reached out his hand to her with kindness.

「I'll always be by your side, Eri. I promise.」 he had assured her.

And it didn't take long for her to realize that he was a person of his word, someone who never made empty promises. Izuku went on to officially adopt her, and they had been living together ever since.

After finishing breakfast, Eri attempted to dress herself.

"Izuku, I'm done!" she called out.

Izuku poked his head out of the kitchen, where he was packing her lunch.

"Wow, you really did it by yourself!" he exclaimed, impressed by her independence.

"Yeah, I did it!" Eri replied proudly.

However, Izuku noticed that her uniform needed some adjustment.

"Well done, Sweetie. But let me fix up a bit," he said gently, approaching her.

With care and attention, he proceeded to button up her uniform once again, ensuring that everything was in place.

"Oh... I'll do better next time," she muttered, her frustration evident.

Izuku reassured her gently, "Eri, you don't have to do it perfectly. It's okay to make mistakes. You don't have to struggle alone—I'm here, and I'll help you every time you try. Got it?"

But she couldn't conceal the expression of disappointment that appeared on her face. Eri simply wanted to assist him. Knowing that he always seemed busy in the mornings, she hoped to lighten his load as much as possible. Izuku gazed at her with teary eyes as if he could read her mind.

"My good girl," he whispered.

Eri's heart swelled with affection upon hearing the voice. In that moment, she couldn't help but think, 'Real good person is you, Izuku. Not me.' Defintely, he is the warmest person she's ever known.

He was also the strongest person she had ever encountered.

"Okay, I'm done. It's time to depart, Eri!" Izuku declared, emerging from his room.