A/N: it felt weird writing this it feels like I'm forcing this should I slow down
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Kyoka's POV
The hot water cascaded down Kyoka's back, soothing her muscles and helping her relax. She hummed a soft tune as the steam filled the bathroom, fogging up the mirror. Her gear hung neatly on the wall, a reminder of the battles they faced in Tartarus. For a moment, she let herself forget the horrors and just enjoyed the warmth.
Izuku's POV
Izuku sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing his temples. "Where am I?" he mumbled to himself. His head felt foggy, and he struggled to piece together his memories. "I can't remember why I'm here." The words felt wrong as they left his lips, as if he was denying something important. "I feel like I'm forgetting something..."
The sound of the shower running pulled him from his thoughts. A voice echoed in his mind, seductive and insistent. "Embrace your desire..."
Izuku's eyes widened. "What...?" he muttered, unsure if he was hearing things.
"I am the voice of your inner self. Revel in the moment. That which cannot be felt is merely a dream. The present is all we have."
Izuku's confusion deepened. "That's right..."
"The future is but a fantasy, memory a fabrication. Let your desire free you from your shackles. Such is your wish."
"Maybe so..." Izuku replied, feeling the voice's pull.
"Pleasure is what you truly seek. You stand before the doorway to bliss. You cannot deny your instincts. Embrace your desire."
Izuku was on the brink of giving in when the bathroom door opened. Kyoka stepped out, wrapped only in a towel, her hair damp and clinging to her shoulders. Her eyes locked onto Izuku's, filled with an unusual intensity. She moved towards him, her movements slow and deliberate.
"Izuku..." she whispered, her voice filled with longing. She climbed onto the bed, straddling him, and leaned in, pressing her lips to his. The kiss was intense, filled with a desperate hunger. She muttered against his lips, "I wish to not wake up from this dream..."
Izuku's mind was a haze of confusion and desire. He kissed her back, their lips moving in sync. Her hands roamed his body, and he felt himself losing control. Almost instinctively, he rolled them off the bed, ending up in a compromising position on the floor.
The sudden impact jolted Kyoka back to reality. She gasped, her eyes wide with shock and horror. "Izuku!" she screamed, slapping him hard across the face. She scrambled to her feet, clutching the towel around her, and ran back into the bathroom.
Izuku sat up, his cheek stinging. He was still in shock when Mei's voice crackled through his communicator. "Izuku, can you hear me?"
"Yeah..." he replied, his voice shaky.
"I'm sorry I couldn't reach you sooner. Something was blocking me," Mei explained, her voice filled with urgency. "The shadow is messing with your minds. Be careful."
Kyoka's voice, still embarrassed, came from the bathroom. "I heard that."
Mei continued, "Did something happen?"
Kyoka emerged, now dressed, her face flushed. "It's f-f-fine," she stammered, avoiding Izuku's gaze. "Let's move. And don't mention this to anyone."
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#### Hallway
They stepped out into the hallway, where they met Monoma and Reiko. Both were blushing furiously, their expressions a mix of embarrassment and confusion.
"Where's Hitoshi?" Izuku asked, trying to compose himself.
"He's with me," Mei replied through the communicator. "The shadow kicked him out and locked him away. We need to regroup."
Izuku nodded, determination replacing the earlier haze. "Let's go."
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Shadows of Hope
FanfictionIzuku Midoriya's world was shattered by relentless bullying and a tragic villain attack that took his mother and sister. Now, living in the shadows of his former self, Izuku has become a ghost in a world that no longer recognizes him. During the mys...
