Fire, Ice, and Desire (Endeavor/Enji Todoroki)

Chapter 19: Big Changes

*Enji*

The realtor located the property Nezu had recommended to us with ease. It was a new construction, completed only a few days ago. The construction company was anonymously contracted to create the ideal security-focused home. I was far from blind, the little rat had this built for us.

"Endeavor, sir, the home isn't actually on the market. I was directed by the property manager to bring you, take down any requests for updates, and begin paperwork to transfer it into your name. Free of charge." The words ignited some anger in me. I have never needed anyone's charity. I can afford to protect my family on my own.

"No. We don't need their charity. We can purchase it. Please, evaluate the worth and send over an offer. I'm not worried about the price. No cost is too great to protect my fiancé and our children." I wasn't trying to be harsh, but Angel was exploring the home with Eri and I didn't want her to feel guilty that the little weasel built us a house.

"Yes, sir. After I receive any notes. See if there is anything Hydraulic would like changed to the structure." She nodded at me, gesturing down the hallway that Angel had disappeared down.

I explored the layout, appreciating that there was multiple ways to get to the bedrooms from the shared spaces. There was also a built in panic room. The home was built to withstand any villain invasion. The bedrooms were close enough that we could retrieve the children quickly, but the walls seemed thick.

Built in climbing gear for the furball in the family spaces made Eri shriek with excitement. She was thrilled that the house was made for her best friend. Angel was gushing about all of her ideas for the baby's space, which drove my natural urges to protect them. I wanted to watch her thrive with our family.

"What do you think, big guy?" Her small hands wrapped around my arm, excitement clear on her face. The most recent technology was implemented in the framing to ensure no unwanted quirk use could occur. She was relaxed from the moment we were talked through all the security features.

"I think that we should put in an offer, yeah?" A quick glance at her eagerness solidified it. She would have whatever she wants in this life. "I'll go step out to place the offer. Are there any updates you'd like before we move in?"

"Nope, I want to paint it myself. Do you think we could stop by the store and look at paint on the way back to campus?" She was nearly bouncing up and down with excitement. I was so far out of my depth. Never in my miserable, power hungry life have I wanted to make someone smile like this.

"Whatever you want, Princess. Why don't you and Eri start talking about colors, let her pick out her room, and we'll get going after I finish with the offer?" I smiled as I pressed a kiss to her forehead.

"I love you, hot head." The words she murmured against my chest felt like they could be tattooed there. I want her to be this happy every moment of every day for the rest of her life.

"I love you more, Angelface." I kissed her head again as I made my way back to the realtor. She was pacing, although I didn't see any signs of anxiety from her.

"Endeavor, sir." She stood straight, almost at attention. "What changes should we have made?"

"None, miss. We'll take it as is. Tell the little weasel that we'll take it. I'd still like to pay them for it." I grumbled as I did a final walk through, trying to envision our things in the space.

"Yes, sir." Her heels clacked on the tile as she walked off to put in the offer. Angel came out with Eri in tow. Our sweet girl was chatting her mom's ear off about all the rainbows she wanted in her room.

I admired the pair of them, my eyes catching on the swell of Angel's belly. The knowledge that our baby would be arriving within the next few weeks made me crazy with excitement. It felt complete to know we'd all be together in our home.