My Hero Academia Imagines/One-Shot Compilation

Stormy Salsa [Aizawa] (Fluff)

Ichijiku (Tigress)

"Shouta, can you hand me the ice pack?" I groan, rubbing my temples. "This headache is killer."

"Okay, Kitten, do you need the essential oils too?" He asks, rummaging in the freezer and wrapping it in a towel. The moment he sets it against my head, my muscles relax under the balm of the frigid relief it provides.

"That might help, yes."

Some essential oils, the ice pack, and one nap later brings a clearer, less painful mind. The couch groans with me as I sit up to the sound of falling rain. Despite having just woken up, the gentle pitter patter against the roof lulls my eyes closed again until an orange blob nudges me awake.

"You feeling better, Kitten?" Shouta's blurry visage draws closer until I put on my glasses. The orange blob turns out to be Cloud.

"Is it raining?" I yawn, stretching high with a wince at the ache in my neck. Cloud nuzzles against my hand and purrs when I give him the affection he so desperately desires.

"It started up about half an hour ago." He chuckles as he tucks my hair behind my ear. "You dozed pretty well. Do you feel better?"

I nod and heave a sigh as I lean into his hand.

"Did I snore?" I ask.

"Nothing loud, but yes. You whimpered a bit and I worried you were having a nightmare, but you settled quickly." He kisses my forehead.

"Mmph, I don't remember any dreams."

"Good to know." He combs his fingers through my hair. "Are you hungry?"

"I think I'm okay right now." Another yawn and I make grabby hands at him. "Cuddles?"

He chuckles and instead of joining me on the couch like a normal person, he flops right on top of me. His heavy weight against me soothes the tired aches of everyday living as his brand of playfulness reminds me of life's simple joys. I only hope I can provide him some of the same relief.

"Oof! Hey!" I laugh, tickling the back of his neck.

"Gah!" He scrunches his neck and wriggles back momentarily before his fingers find my sides in retribution.

I lose the tickle war the second he touches me. My body twists violently as a shriek tears past my lips. Wiggling fingers flutter up my sides like butterfly wings, causing my laughter to echo through the house while I suffer for the sake of allowing him his fun for now.

"Shouta Aizawa! You traitor!" I squawk, lurching up on the couch and leaping away. Unfortunately, his reflexes prove inhumanly quick and there's no doubting the strength of his muscles as he keeps me in place. "Nooo, Shoutaaaa! Stooopp!" I whine.

"Why would I do that when I get to hear your sweet laughter?" He teases, getting my weak spot behind my knee.

I cringe and try to squeeze myself off the couch as my body contorts involuntarily. I slump off the couch as intended, but Shouta slides off right after me, pinning me to the ground and continuing his tickle assault before he finally stops to kiss my forehead. While I catch my breath, he presses his forehead to mine and smiles at me.

"You know I love you, right?" He coos, stroking my cheek.

"Yes, I know." I huff, scrunching my nose at him before leaning into his hand. "I love you too. Why else would I let you tickle me?"

"I'm glad." He says, before tickling my ear and the back of my neck and sending my back arching straight up. He moves just in time to keep my head from bumping his. "You love me enough to put up with this?" He taunts.

"I'd rather you didn't but yeeeaaahhhhahaahahahahaha!"
I dissolve into laughter.

When he finally relents, it takes me a few minutes to compose myself. My sides cramp by the time I'm done, but I still wrap my arms around him for a tight hug when the giggles fade.

"Shouta, will you dance with me?"

"Dancing? In the living room?" He strokes my cheek. "I guess that can be arranged. What kind of dance?"

"Nothing fancy. Just a simple waltz or sway...so long as it's with you."

He stands and takes my waist and hand, effortlessly twirling me around as I rest my head against his chest. His heartbeat coaxes me around the floor with him. Normally, dancing would make me feel self-conscious, but Shouta makes me feel safe enough to indulge.

Only a few minutes into our dance, the sound of pouring rain echoes through the house much louder than moments ago. Distant thunder urges me to pull him towards the back patio, where we sway gently and watch the summer storm in companionable silence.

At least until I smirk up at him with a crazy idea.

"Come on," I tug his hand and open the door, stepping out into the rain and immediately getting soaked. "Let's dance out here!"

"What are you..." He watches me step out and blinks slowly. He crosses his arms and shakes his head. "We can't do that here."

"Sure we can!" I lean my head back and twirl in circles. "Where's your sense of adventure?"

"You'll have to excuse me, I believe it's still inside with the cats."

"Pretty pleeeaaase, Shouta-kun?" I look up at him with my most potent pair of kitten eyes.

He drops his arms to the side with a heavy groan. He pauses long enough that I think he's going to dismiss me as insane and stay inside. But suddenly, he huffs and rushes out to scoop me in his arms and spin around with me cradled against him. I look up at him with a vibrant smile.

"Hey, Shouta?"

"Hm?"

"You know I love you, right?"

"...occasions like this sometimes bring it into question." He winks, before setting me down and resuming our waltzing position. "But yes, I do."

"Enough to dance with me in the rain?"

"Enough to dance with you in the rain."

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Dialogue Prompt: 1,814. "We can't do that here."

Action Prompt: [SWAY] - Ichijiku pulls Shouta into a slow dance in the living room/kitchen/bedroom.