Complete the Picture | TodoBakuDeku [HIATUS]

13-Mark the date, it's his birthday.

The calendar marked five days before the 'engagement day'. Itsumi saw that her entire family was pacing, busy with her engagement. Busy with the hall, the invitations, the decorations, the dress, the...everything. Itsumi was not allowed to do any work, because 'it was her special day and it should be a surprise' or whatever.

Itsumi didn't like sitting without anything to do, and it was a great thing that her phone started to ring. She hoped it was work because she'd been itching to do some. However, this call seemed more enticing than work calls. The phone read '-Natsuo-💞'. Although they'd just met for an ARRANGED WEDDING, he seemed like the man of Itsumi's dreams. 

She picked it up without hesitation and held it against her ear. Instead of hearing Natsuo's beautiful voice, she heard a quieter voice of a calmer and monotonous tone. "Itsumi-san," said the voice, relaxed. Itsumi smiled, "Why, hello Shoto-kun!"

"Umm...I know you are probably getting ready for your wedding, however, I'd like a chance to get to know you a bit more," Shoto said. "Oh? Is that so?" Itsumi asked. "Yes, also, it's Natsuo's birthday soon, so I'd like to discuss it as it comes a few weeks before your wedding." Said the hesitant Shoto.

"You could have called from your phone, you know," Itsumi said.

"Yes, I would have, but the other day, I was playing among us with some friends and dropped it in the lake...um, so I need to either get the phone fixed or buy a new one," He explained. It was funny how calmly he said that. 

"I see, well, why not. Oh, but I do have to come with my little brother because I don't have a car and he has access to a bike. That will not be a problem, right?" Itsumi asked. She could somehow feel a certain happiness radiating through the phone when he said with a true emotion that she'd not seen yet, "No problem!" 

After sharing a mutual location, the phone call was cut and Itusmi marched over to Izuku's room. She opened it, "Hey 'Zuzu, I need to go out." Itsumi said. She expected him to be playing games as usual, but this guy was on the floor, making a bouquet. "You're making a bouquet?" Izuku nodded, his face flushed in embarrassment. 

"For Katsuki-kun?" Itsumi asked. 

"Kinda. It's for you and him. So I'm making three," Izuku replied. Itsumi questioned Izuku through her eyes, it said 'three?' Izuku sighed, "I'm making three, t-the last one's for myself." 

Now, the thing was, Izuku was most definitely lying. One, why the hell would he make a bouquet for himself? And two, he stuttered. This guy is so good at SHOWING he's lying. 

"I'm not even gonna question it." Itsumi said, with a smile on her face. "Anyway, what do you need me for?" Izuku asked. "Uh, I need you to drop me at a cafe," she said. "Yeah, who are you there with?" Izuku enquired and retrieved his phone from the bed. "Shoto-kun. He said he wanted to know me more as his sister-in-law and also because he wanted to discuss something about Natsuo's upcoming birthday."

Izuku hummed and called Katsuki quickly. When he picked up, "Kacchan, Imma need your bike," he said. "Uh..okay you can have it. What for though?" Katsuki asked. "Todoroki-san wants to meet up with Itsumi. It's Natsuo-san's birthday soon so he wants to talk with her."

"Oh. Well, uh, I'm not home. I'm at the store helping old Hag with Onee-san's(Itsumi) wedding dress. So, you can pick the key up from my dad," Katsuki said. "Aw, I was looking forward to seeing you," Izuku murmured. Itsumi has a smug face, being taller than her brother, she reached out for his phone and kept it. "Hey Katuski! He made a bouquet for you!" She yelled just loud enough to get through the speaker. 

Izuku pulled the phone from her and cut the call before Katuski got a chance to reply. "Let's just get going," he said with a flushed face. 

The two went to Katuski's house and got the keys. The two boarded the motorbike and got their asses moving. Izuku was still not good at driving the motorcycle, so he kept the slowest speed he could muster. 

In about 20-30 minutes, they'd arrived at the cafe. There was a rule, you were either early or late. And they were late, big time. Izuku parked the bike in the parking lot and had it locked. Itsumi went straight to Shoto without waiting. Izuku walked behind her. Before Shoto looked at Itusmi, he looked at Izuku. He gave him a lovely smile and it shook Shoto. 

Itsumi sat down opposite to Shoto. "I'll go get you guys drinks!" Izuku exclaimed as he reached the table. "Alrighty! Cold brew for me!" Itsumi said. "Okay, what do you want Todoroki-san?" Izuku asked. The sudden change of attention took aback Shoto. "Uh...Honeydew bubble tea."

"Okay!" Izuku said. "Money sister," He gently commanded. Itsumi sighed, but before she touched her purse. "Ah no, it's okay Itsumi-san. I'll give you money," Shoto said. "Oh no, no I don't wanna bother you," Izuku said, looking guilty. "And you wanna bother me?" Itsumi asked, sarcastically. "Yes." 

"Please, I insist. I asked you two to come out here when you might have been extremely busy. This is the least I could do," Shoto said. He took out a few yen and handed it over to Izuku. "Okay then!" Izuku said. He skidded away with pure happiness. 

"Can I first get to introduce myself better?" Shoto asked. "Sure dear, yeah why not," Itsumi said. She was a completely different person with Izuku, confirmed. "My name is Shoto, 22 year old, I work at Pixel Innovation...." He trailed off. Was he missing something?  "Did you make a script for that?" 

"Uhh, yes I did. I'm awkward in conversations so I sometimes think about what I should say," Shoto agreed. "Gosh! You're just like how Natsuo said you were. Exactly accurate," She said. "What did he say about me?" Shoto asked, intrigued. "He said you were a socially awkward, quiet, lonely, cute and so annoying innocent. He also said you were super dumb in love. He also said you force yourself to adapt to an unsettling situation."

"He didn't make a mistake. They're all true," Shoto said. "Anyway, It's Natsuo's birthday on July 1st, which is next Tuesday. I think he'll be extremely happy if you join us at the birthday party my siblings and I are planning for him," Shoto said. Itsumi smiled, "I'd be extremely happy to!" She said. "Thank you." 

Shoto was at a loss for words now. His objective was over. However, he still wanted to hang around, partly because Izuku was just here. Speak of the devil, this little guy had returned with the drinks. "Lovely waiters there. They took photos with me!" Izuku exclaimed, slamming the drinks on the table. He gave Shoto his money back and sat next to his sister. He had bought himself a chocolate bubble tea.

Shoto watched as Izuku stabbed the opening with a straw and sipped on it. Shoto was mesmerized by his at most beauty. His personality was also great. Shoto found it cute that Izuku's extreme attention went to his milk. 

Was Shoto hooked? Yes. However, will he take Hanta's advice and act on it? No.

This was a comfortable distance he could maintain with the two. And he's going to stay at it.