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Mezo Shoji: big arms make for perfect cuddles

You stirred in the early morning light, your senses gradually pulling you from sleep. The first thing you became aware of was the gentle warmth enveloping you, Shoji’s arms wrapped around you in a protective embrace. His presence was a comfort you never grew tired of. His breathing was slow and even, his chest rising and falling steadily behind you.

Without even needing to turn, you knew he was awake. The subtle tension in his muscles and the slight tightening of his hold on you, told you he was aware of your stirring. Shoji was always so in tune with you, and you found it sweet how he seemed to anticipate your needs even in these quiet moments.

You sighed softly, nuzzling into the crook of his arm, enjoying the feeling of safety and contentment that his closeness brought. It was rare to have mornings like this, where there was no rush to get out of bed or face the demands of the day. Shoji’s schedule as a pro hero could be unpredictable, and these small moments of intimacy were cherished all the more because of it.

Shoji shifted slightly, his voice a quiet rumble in your ear as he spoke. "You’re awake."

"Mhm," you hummed, your eyes still closed as you relaxed into his embrace. "Just a little before your alarm."

His arms tightened around you, pulling you just a bit closer. "Ten more minutes," he murmured, his voice soft and drowsy. "Stay like this with me."

You smiled at the warmth in his tone, feeling the gentle brush of one of his hands on your arm. "I’m not going anywhere."

The room was still bathed in early morning shadows, the world outside your window just beginning to wake. But inside, in the quiet comfort of your bed, everything felt perfect. Shoji’s arms, the quiet rise and fall of his chest, the warmth of his skin against yours—it was all you needed in that moment.

He shifted slightly, one of his hands moving to gently caress your side, his touch light and soothing. You sighed contentedly, enjoying the soft intimacy of the moment. It wasn’t often that you got to see this side of Shoji, and it made your heart swell with love for him.

"You’re always so warm," you whispered, a soft smile tugging at your lips. "I could stay like this forever."

Shoji chuckled softly, his breath tickling the back of your neck. "I don’t mind if you do."

For a while, neither of you said anything, simply enjoying the closeness. His hands traced lazy patterns on your skin, his touch gentle but full of affection. You could feel the strength in his arms, the protective way he held you as if he never wanted to let you go.

"I love mornings like this," you murmured, your voice barely above a whisper. "Just us."

Shoji leaned down, pressing a soft kiss to the top of your head. "Me too," he replied, his voice equally quiet. "I wish we could have more of them."

You turned slightly in his arms, shifting so that you were facing him. His eyes, half-lidded with sleep, met yours, and you couldn’t help but smile at the soft expression on his face. Shoji was always so strong, so composed, but in these moments, you could see the tenderness that lay beneath the surface.

He reached out, brushing a strand of hair from your face, his touch feather-light. "You’re beautiful," he said softly, voice filled with affection.

Your heart fluttered at the sincerity in his words, and you leaned in to press a gentle kiss to his lips. It was slow and sweet, a quiet exchange of love in the stillness of the morning. When you pulled back, you rested your forehead against his, your eyes closing as you simply enjoyed being close to him.

Shoji’s arms wrapped around you again, pulling you into his chest again as you both settled into a comfortable silence. The minutes stretched out, and you knew that soon the alarm would go off, pulling you both out of this peaceful moment. But for now, you savored every second, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath your cheek and the warmth of his body against yours.

"I love you," you whispered, your voice barely audible but full of meaning.

Shoji’s arms tightened around you once more, his lips brushing against your forehead in a soft, reassuring kiss. "I love you too."

And as the alarm finally began to ring, signaling the start of a new day, you couldn’t help but feel grateful for these quiet moments of intimacy—moments that made all the difference in a world that often seemed too fast-paced and demanding.

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