Home is Where the Heart Is (Under Editing)

Now It's My Turn

Todoroki's P.O.V

He's everywhere. In my mind, at school, in my dreams, and even Izuku's work. He's stalking me and I'm scared. There're texts every day on how useless I am and how wonderfully successful Fuyumi has become and I proud of her for that. He wants me to be like him. But I'm not. I'm constantly reminded of my place in this dreaded planet. I'm just his puppet that he can throw out. I was lucky to be born, but now everyone is going to be lucky that I died. I remember being here at another time, with a situation much like this. Just like Izuku's attempt.

"Are you happy!?" I scream up at the sky. "I'm finally freeing myself and the world! Are you proud of me, Enji?!" I question and shout to the sky. I couldn't bear to call him father. I thought it wouldn't end this way, but it had to. I look down at the flowing river beneath me and jump. Now it's my turn, Izuku. I saved you and you tried to save me, but it didn't work. They say you need to save yourself before you save anyone else, but that's not true. It's far from the truth. I'm saving people right now by killing myself. No one will care.

...No one but Izuku.

Then it hit me. Izuku. He loves me. He cares for me. He has saved me from the streets. He's the light in this endless darkness. He's changed since his last attempt. He always has a smile on. He has always believed in me. Now I'm turning my back on him. I'm bringing him down. I'm killing part of him. I'm not listening to my own words. How would Izuku react if he saw me like this? He tried to leave a note and I didn't leave anything. I'm horrible. I'm leaving him to feel pain and sorrow without me. I'm what's keeping him alive. I'm what's helping him live life to the fullest. And now I'm taking that all away. These thoughts. They're showing me that I need to be there for Izuku. Even if I feel like there's no hope, even if I feel like no one cares, I know that Izuku will be there. He is my hope. He cares. And I have to be there for him. I don't want him to die. Izuku's face is reminding me of life. Izuku's face is showing me that...

...I don't want to die.

Izuku's P.O.V

I'm awoken by the sound of thunder. Usually, I'm not scared of thunder, but this was loud. Ignoring the thunder, I gain a weird feeling in my stomach like something bad is happening, going to happen, or has already happened. Where's Shoto? He was right here when I fell asleep. Then it hit me. His father. I've seen what he's sent Shoto. I've heard what he's said to Shoto. He's been following Shoto. I gasp loudly and tear up. Shoto's been really sad recently and has avoided everyone; even me. Shoto has had this depressed look on his face and he makes a lot of death jokes. HE'S GOING TO KILL HIMSELF!!!

I jump out of bed and run outside, not caring that I'm in pajama pants, a tank top, and socks. I run to the tallest building and look there. Nothing. I run to the bridge that I was at. Nothing. Unless. He already jumped! I look down the river and notice more splashes in a particular section. I jump off the bridge and fall into the water. I use Full Cowl to speed to that one spot.

I feel my hand touch something smooth, soft, and a little bouncy. Shoto. I grab his arm and pull him out of the water. I make sure that his head's above the water and pull him to land. After placing him on land, I feel for a pulse. It takes a while, but I find a small and slow one. I think back to my CPR classes and start.

After giving him CPR for a while, I see his chest move slightly and hear a small cough. These small coughs turn into vicious ones as he tries to take in as much air as he can. I watch him and tear up, thinking of what would've happened if he didn't move. I start full on crying and wrap my arms around him. I start sobbing into his shoulder, scared of losing him again.

"I-I'm so sorry Izuku. I d-didn't want to die once I thought about you. You are my life, my home, and my will to live. I'm so sorry I worried you. It will never happen again. I promise." Shoto says while starting to cry. I just nod, not being able to speak.

"Let's go home," Shoto says, lifting me up off the ground and into my arms. He carries me home bridal style.

Home. Home is where the heart is. That's what they say. And it's true. You can live in a nice, big house with a stuck up family that you hate. That isn't home. Home is where you fit in and love. If your home is small, that's okay. If your home is big, that's okay. If you would rather be living in Alaska with the person you love, that's okay. If your heart says 'yes', then it's home. You don't need to please anyone else and hide behind a facade, you just need to say 'Yes. This is where I love to be. This is where I belong. This is my home'. And on another note, don't try to be someone you're not. If you're gay and fake being straight to hang out with people, find new people to hang out with. If people don't like you because you're something they don't want you to be, walk away. Punch them in the face if you want. But don't live your life to fit the status quo. Live to be you. Always be yourself. (Unless you're batman. Then be batman) This is your life. Be yourself and always go to where you belong; home.

THIS IS THE END OF HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS!!! I'm going to make an epilogue so don't worry. This chapter was shorter, but idgaf. Enjoy urself and be kewl!!