Cupid Izuku Midoriya<3

[3]

Izuku found himself being swept away by Mina's boundless energy once again, this time not through a crowd, but down quieter streets. The city's Valentine's Day buzz still lingered in the air, though the night had deepened, and the festivities were slowly winding down.

"You'll love it at my place," Mina chirped, practically skipping along beside him. "It's a lot more chill than the party in the square, and we can, like, really get to know you!"

Izuku tried to keep up, his head still spinning from everything he'd experienced today. The music, the lights, the laughter—it had all been incredible, but overwhelming too. He had never imagined Earth could feel so... alive. Now, he was heading off with people who seemed genuinely interested in him, something he'd never really had the chance to experience before. The thought both thrilled and scared him.

"Dude, you're going to love Mina's place," Denki said from behind him, tossing an arm around Izuku's shoulder. "It's got this whole cozy vibe, and she always has the best snacks."

Kirishima chuckled. "And the best drinks."

Mina shot him a look. "Hey, not that kind of night, guys! We're just gonna relax, play some games, nothing crazy. But... maybe a little bit of fun, y'know?"

Izuku swallowed nervously, not sure what exactly 'a little bit of fun' meant, but before he could ask, they reached a small apartment building tucked away from the busier parts of town. Mina led them inside, her excitement contagious as she fumbled with her keys at the door.

"Welcome to Casa Ashido!" she exclaimed as she threw open the door. Izuku stepped in, his eyes widening at the sight of the cozy, warmly-lit living room. It was decorated in vibrant colors, and there was a definite personal touch to the place—posters of bands and movies Izuku didn't recognize, throw pillows scattered everywhere, and a string of fairy lights casting a soft glow over it all.

"You can sit anywhere!" Mina called as she tossed her keys onto a nearby table. "I'll get some drinks. What do you guys want? Water, soda, juice...?"

"And something a little stronger," Sero added with a wink.

Mina rolled her eyes but didn't object, disappearing into the kitchen while the others made themselves comfortable. Izuku found a spot on the couch, his hands resting awkwardly in his lap as he looked around. The atmosphere here was a lot more intimate, a stark contrast to the busy streets they had just come from. He felt... relaxed.

Kirishima flopped down next to him, grinning as he passed Izuku a bottle of water. "So, you really just got here today, huh?"

"Yeah," Izuku admitted, still not used to the fact that people were so openly curious about him. "I've... never been to Earth before."

Denki gave him a playful nudge. "Well, I'm calling it now—after today, you're never gonna want to leave."

Izuku chuckled nervously. "It's been amazing so far, but... I still don't know a lot about, well, everything here."

"That's what tonight's for!" Mina reappeared with a tray full of drinks and snacks, setting it down on the coffee table with a flourish. "Okay, now that we're all settled in, let's make this interesting. How about a game of truth or dare?"

Izuku blinked. He'd heard of the game, but only in passing. He'd never played it himself, and the idea of being put on the spot like that made his heart race.

"Oh, come on, Izuku," Mina teased, noticing his hesitation. "It's just for fun! We won't make you do anything crazy, I promise."

Kirishima nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah, we're all friends here!"

Izuku felt a warmth in his chest at that word. Friends. Maybe this was the perfect opportunity to learn more about them—and maybe even himself.

"Okay," he said, his nerves slowly settling. "I'll play."

"Awesome!" Mina clapped her hands together and plopped down onto the floor, crossing her legs as she looked at the group. "I'll go first!"

She spun a bottle that had been left on the table. It wobbled for a moment before landing on Denki, who groaned dramatically.

"Alright, Kaminari," Mina grinned, leaning in closer. "Truth or dare?"

Denki smirked. "Dare, of course."

Mina's eyes gleamed with mischief. "I dare you to text Bakugo and tell him you miss him."

Denki's face paled. "Oh, come on, Mina! You know he'll murder me."

"Then you should've picked truth!" Mina shot back, laughing as she handed him his phone. The others snickered as Denki reluctantly typed out the message, his face scrunching up in horror as he hit 'send.'

"Your funeral, dude," Sero teased, patting Denki on the back.

The bottle spun again, this time landing on Kirishima. He rubbed the back of his neck, glancing at Izuku before picking truth. "Alright, what do you guys wanna know?"

Sero grinned. "What's the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you?"

Kirishima groaned, his face turning red. "Man, you guys are cruel... Okay, okay. So, there was this one time during a sparring session where I tried to show off and totally slipped. Ended up flat on my face in front of Bakugo and everyone else. He never let me hear the end of it."

Everyone burst into laughter, and Izuku couldn't help but join in. It was strange—just a few hours ago, he hadn't known any of these people, and now here he was, laughing and joking with them like he belonged.

Finally, the bottle came to a stop in front of Izuku, and he felt all eyes on him.

Mina grinned wickedly. "Alright, Izuku, truth or dare?"

He hesitated, but something about the night—the warmth of the group, the way they made him feel included—made him braver than usual. "Dare."

The group erupted in cheers, and Mina rubbed her hands together gleefully. "Ooh, this is gonna be fun. I dare you..." She paused, thinking for a moment before her eyes lit up. "I dare you to tell us your first impression of each of us. Be honest!"

Izuku blinked, taken aback. That wasn't the kind of dare he was expecting. But looking around at their expectant faces, he realized it wasn't as intimidating as he thought. They genuinely wanted to hear what he had to say.

"Well, okay," he began, his heart pounding. "Mina, you're... really energetic. But in a good way! You made me feel welcome right away, even though I'm, well, new to everything here."

Mina beamed, clearly pleased with his answer.

"Kirishima," Izuku continued, glancing at the red-haired boy. "You're really kind. And you seem like someone who's always looking out for others."

Kirishima's face softened into a proud smile.

"Denki, you're... funny," Izuku said, earning a mock bow from the blonde. "And Sero, you're really easygoing. It's nice—being around you guys is... nice."

There was a moment of silence before Denki clapped his hands together. "Well, that was wholesome. I like this guy already."

Izuku smiled, feeling his nervousness fade away entirely. Maybe this wasn't just a game of truth or dare. Maybe this was the start of something real—something he never knew he could have. Friends. Laughter. Connection.

And as the night went on, with more dares, more laughs, and a deepening sense of belonging, Izuku realized he was exactly where he was meant to be.