Try Me Bitch (Vigilante Deku)

The Truth

Sitting on a bench in the middle of the amusement park, the joyful sounds of laughter and excitement filled the air around us. The sun was warm, the breeze light, and everything seemed perfect. But despite all that, my stomach was churning with unease.

Wow and I was sounding more and more ridiculous. I was focusing on everything but not on what I needed too right now. It was just... everything was a bit too much.... I needed a bit to process everything.

Shoto and I had been having a great time so far after you know what...., but the guilt from earlier was  still gnawing at me. I couldn't shake the feeling that I'd messed up—big time. Running off after Overhaul like that, getting caught up in the chaos, and then dragging Shoto into it... I couldn't let it slide. He deserved to know the truth about everything, even the parts I'd been hiding.

Me: Shoto,....There's something I need to tell you.

He turned to me, his heterochromatic eyes filled with concern. 

Shoto: What is it, Izu? You look worried.

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. 

I have to tell him...

Especially now...

I can't just let him just... be... I mean... I owe it to him....

Me: I... I've been keeping a lot of things from you. Things about my past, who I really am, and what I've been doing. I think it's time you knew everything.

He didn't say anything, just nodded, his expression serious and attentive. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I tried to find the right words.

Me: You know how I've mentioned before that my childhood was... complicated?

 I began.... litle did I know how much I could spill in one go... To be fair, I just wanted to tell him that I was a vigilante but I ended up telling him everything. If he was my destined other... then now was the time to put it under the test. He should be accepting me after everything I am about to tell him for sure.

Me:"Well, it's more than just complicated. The truth is, I'm not who you think I am. I'm not just some random kid in Gen Ed. I'm... All For One's child.

Shoto's eyes widened in shock, but he didn't interrupt, letting me continue.

Me: All For One didn't raise me but Aizawa did. I was supposed to be his successor, the one to carry on his legacy. But I wasn't like him.  I wanted to help them. .... but I was quirkless and his wife hated me.... after they found about the switch in the hospital... well things did change...

I paused, the memories flooding back. The fear, the pain, the desperation.

Me: I ended up with Stain... long story short. He found me and took me in. He trained me, taught me how to fight, how to survive. He showed me how to use a knife, how to take down enemies without a quirk. But... even then, I was still... well a different person....

Shoto's hand reached out, gently squeezing mine. His touch grounded me, giving me the strength to keep going.

Me: Then All Might found me.... well he is dating my mother and after I got back to my mother while still training under stain....He took me in, adopted me. He gave me a home, a family. But... I died, Shoto..... There was this moment where everything just... stopped..... I was gone, and then... I came back... that's when everything changed.... I didn't know why, what or anything but when I changed, when I got to my mother, All Might accepting me and then meeting Stian..... And when I did, I had a quirk..... A quirk I shouldn't have. I think it's a result of dying and coming back to life..... But... I don't know for sure... I mean... I am definitely not the old Izuku from a year back....

Shoto's grip on my hand tightened, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions—shock, concern, sadness. But still, he didn't speak, letting me finish.

Me: I decided to do something about it... I mean, I died, felt betrayed, felt lost and there were for sure so many people like me. I wanted to be a hero but I couldn't break my mothers heart sooo.... I became a vigilante after that....

My voice  was barely above a whisper. 

Me: I couldn't just sit by and do nothing. I had to help people, in whatever way I could. But I didn't want anyone to know, especially not you. I didn't want to drag you into this mess.

I took a shaky breath, the weight of everything I'd just confessed pressing down on me. 

Me: I'm sorry, Shoto. I should have told you sooner, but I was scared. I was scared you'd hate me, or that you'd think I was some kind of monster because of my past, because of everything... I didn't wanted to get you in danger and in trouble. What I am doing is borderly illegal after all.

For a long moment, Shoto was silent, just staring at me with those intense eyes of his. I couldn't read his expression, and the uncertainty was killing me.

But then, he spoke, his voice soft but firm. 

Shoto: Izuku... I don't care who your father is. I don't care about your past, or who trained you, or what you've done. None of that changes who you are right now, sitting here with me.

I blinked, not quite believing what I was hearing. 

Me: But... I've done so many things—

Shoto: And you did them to protect people,. You're not a monster, Izuku. You're the kindest, bravest person I know. You've been through hell, and you've come out of it stronger. That's what matters.

I felt a lump in my throat, tears stinging my eyes. 

Me: But I lost myself back there... I nearly killed Overhaul.  I am a monster, I was ready to kill him for a moment.....How can you just... accept that?

Shoto: Because You're Izuku. You're the boy I love, the boy who's always trying to do the right thing, no matter what. I don't care about the rest. I care about you.

A tear slipped down my cheek, and I quickly wiped it away, my heart swelling with emotion. 

Me: Shoto... I...

He leaned in closer, his hand cupping my cheek gently. 

Shoto: We'll get through this together, Izuku. Whatever comes our way, we'll face it together. I promise.

I couldn't hold back the tears anymore. They flowed freely as I leaned into his touch, feeling the warmth and comfort that only Shoto could provide.

Me: Thank you,....Thank you for accepting me, for loving me, despite everything.

Shoto smiled, a soft, genuine smile that made my heart skip a beat. 

Shoto: There's nothing to thank me for. Loving you is the easiest thing I've ever done.

I couldn't help but laugh through my tears, the tension that had been building up inside me finally breaking. 

Me: You're too good to me, you know that?

Shoto: Not nearly as good as you deserve.

I was crying quite a lot now, his thumb gently wiping away my tears as they continued to fall down.

We sat there for a moment, just holding each other, the weight of the world seeming to lift just a little. And as we pulled back, I felt lighter, freer, knowing that I didn't have to carry this burden alone anymore.

Shoto: So,.....Now that we've got all that heavy stuff out of the way, how about we finish our date? I'm thinking we hit up the roller coaster next or you prefer something sweet?

I chuckled, nodding. 

Me: Yeah, I'd like that. And... thank you again, Shoto. For everything.

Shoto: Always,...Now come on, let's go have some fun.

I took his hand, feeling a sense of peace wash over me as we headed off to enjoy the rest of our day together.