Stuck Between Realities-Remastered

Part 36~The Date

Hitoshi glanced behind him as he spotted Izuku and Shoto walking towards the school. Izuku was smiling brightly, talking happily as he swung his and Shoto's hands back and forth.

"Something wrong," Kaminari questioned, looking out at the sea of students walking towards the school.

"Nothing. Let's go."

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Hitoshi paused as he walked to the table, putting his food down. Katsuki was already present and eating his food, while Izuku and Shoto had their food but were talking rather than eating.

"Does this mean you're dating," Hitoshi interrupted, glancing up from his food. Izuku blinked, raising his head. Hitoshi met his gaze before waving his chopstick between them.

Shoto blushed, looking at his rice intensely as Izuku chuckled, leaning against his hand. "Yep. He's my boyfriend now," Izuku sang sweetly as Shoto blushed more.

Hitoshi hummed, looking between them. "You two aren't subtle."

"Not trying to be."

"Good. You both happy?" Shoto nodded stiffly as Izuku smiled. "Then I have no problems. Just don't be lovey-lovey around me."

Izuku scoffed as he rolled his eyes. "Wouldn't want you to feel too single." Hitoshi kicked Izuku's shin as he jolted, kicking him back. "Don't be rude, Toshi. Wouldn't want me to have to tell your dads."

Izuku laughed as Hitoshi sighed in defeat.

"Wait, you're gay," Katsuki muttered as Izuku glanced at him.

"You thought I was straight?"

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Izuku hummed as he sat on the floor, writing in his notebook as Shoto walked in nervously. "Izuku?"

"Yeah, Shoto?" Izuku glanced up as Shoto blushed softly.

"Are you busy?"

"Nope. What do you need, darling?" Izuku grinned happily as Shoto blushed heavily.

"I was wondering if you would go somewhere... with me."

"You're asking me on a date?" Izuku's grin widened as Shoto nodded. "I would love to go on a date with you." Izuku grabbed Shoto's hand with a smile. "But let me get changed. I am not going on our first date in my school uniform."

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Izuku hummed to himself as he and Shoto walked through the city. Shoto fidgeted nervously as Izuku smiled, glancing up at him fondly. "We are here," Shoto announced softly, stopping at the cinema. Izuku blinked in surprise. "You said you've never been."

Izuku smiled softly. "I can't believe you remembered."

Shoto nodded, pulling Izuku inside. He bought the tickets and let Izuku choose a snack and drink before buying them as well. It was an odd film about the first quirks to develop. It seemed to dance on the line of comedy and drama, struggling to find its footing in either one.

"Did you like the movie?" Shoto glanced at Izuku nervously as Izuku chuckled.

"It was good. Much better than I've seen in a long while."

Shoto smiled happily. "I'm glad you liked it."

"I didn't have an attachment, so I would count it as a win even if the film was terrible. And I got to go with you, so that made it better regardless." Izuku grinned as Shoto blushed. "Did you like it?"

He coughed awkwardly, trying to get his blush under control. "I liked Aida. She didn't listen to her father either."

Izuku laughed. "I should have known, though, that she is actually a lot cooler in history."