𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐚 ||𝐊.𝐁 & 𝐈.𝐌||

XVII: Days That Approach

XVII: Days That Approach

Third POV

Dusk was approaching.

Izuku had spent the better portion of his day post-shower looking after Akiko.

He wasn't necessarily upset when he saw the omelette had been left untouched on the kitchen counter, understanding if Katsuki was wary.

But, his cooking efforts were greatly appreciated by the others who passed by in the kitchen, as he had made them and himself dinner.

A relatively simple tomato and egg stir fry with steamed pork dumplings.

Listening to the high praises fall from Kirishima and Kaminari's mouth brought a smile to his face, making him forget about Katsuki for the most part.

Although, when he asked where the Alpha had went they gave him wavering responses.

"He went to visit a friend.?"

Though that statement sounded more like a question.

Presently, however, he was finishing up giving Akiko her nightly bath, wrapping around a small red towel around her body.

Placing her on the bathroom counter, he wiped her dry, blowing raspberries on her baby-soap smelling skin as she let out excited giggles, reaching out to poke her dam's face whenever Izuku pulled back.

Turning her around, he inspected her very closely in the mirror, surprised to see yet another freckle appear underneath her left eye.

"My little twin," Izuku whispered warmly pressing his own cheek to hers, gently brushing her unruly hair back, "Come come, let's go get you dressed."

Opening up the bathroom door, small puffs of steam flowed into the main bedroom, the temperature difference not too noticeable.

What was noticeable was the fact that it wasn't just Akiko and Izuku in the room.

"Ah-!" Izuku choked out, feeling his heart nearly jump out of his chest at the sight in front of him, holding Akiko tighter after nearly dropping her out of reflex.

Accompanied by the darkness stood Katsuki; suit jacket off, and his the first button being undone on his dress shirt.

"Katsuki." Izuku muttered, as Katsuki walked over to the lights and slowly increased it, "You scared me."

"I can see that," Katsuki snorted, unbuttoning another one, looking at Izuku up and down, "I'd take you'd want me to leave to get Akiko dressed?"

Izuku's eyes hesitantly scanned Katsuki as well, gently rocking Akiko in his arms before shaking his head no.

For being out, Katsuki still looked like he came fresh out his closet.

That's when Izuku spotted it.

It was small, but still vibrant enough for Izuku to notice the hickey on Katsuki's neck.

He swallowed thickly, shaking his head no, "No, it's fine."

"Her stuff is still in the makeshift nursery..."