My Hero Academia Imagines

Love is Scary (Todoroki Shouto)

Todoroki Shouto

Writing Prompt Number 19- I think I'm in love with you, and that scares the crap out of me

There's always been a small voice in the back of his head since he started taking a liking to you. One that liked to torture him, to make him feel like he wasn't the right choice.

'You'll only turn out like your father. You're half of him after all.'

He tried to shake the nagging thoughts away, but they liked to stick around. Todoroki didn't want to fall in love, it scared him like no villain or hurdle ever could.

But yet here he was, watching as his heart both hurt him and made him feel wonderful with the mere thought or appearance of your face. You were the most perfect human being in his mind, you could do no wrong.

Of course he knew this was from his love sick mind allowing cupid's arrows to stir the pot of emotions that he had kept under lock and key fairly well. But he couldn't help it, even the rational part of his brain was telling him to notice all the small things (Name) did.

He was certain no one else knew the way you twirling your hair when deep in thought, how you'd sigh in content after a long day of classes in the dorms, or how you'd always put your pencil to the left of you exam when finished.

He frustrated himself thinking about why he was so obsessed about this! It worried him more that he might hurt you if he tried to do anything. So in the end, it was you who asked him out.

It started out as simple study dates that turned into movies and meals and eventually Shouto had earned the term 'boyfriend' before he really knew it. But nothing was ever perfect in a relationship, and he was sure you had come to realize it as he had even before you both started dating.

"Is something wrong?" You had brought it up while studying today. "I know we haven't been dating for long, but I can tell when you aren't happy..."

You voice was low and hurt, thinking he had lost interest in you. You liked Todoroki so so so much, and losing him already was hurting you even if it was an irrational thought.

"I'm just dealing with something and I'm afraid that's why I haven't been so active or emotional in our relationship."

"I'm here of you want to talk Todoroki-kun." You spoke to him softly and touched his hand gently, letting him know you were here for him, no matter what.

"I'm-" He took a deep breath. "I'm afraid of being in love."

You felt like this was not the whole statement, and waited for him to continue what he wanted to say.

"I'm afraid that I'll hurt you or you'll end up hating me."

"Why do you think that?" You asked, no hint of annoyance or anger, but rather curiosity.

"I-I'm not entirely sure. I have a habit of the people close to me always getting hurt."

"That's not your fault."

"You don't know that."

"I do. I do know. Do you know why?"

He shook his head and sighed in despair. Was it really possible for him to ever trust himself or love you the way you wanted him too.

He blinked his eyes back open when you pulled him into your embrace. Your arms were so warm and inviting and you scent was small and comforting. He liked being in your arms.

"You're kind. Maybe not the most social butterfly in showing it, but when it matters the most you show it. You saved Iida and Midoriya, you gave Yao-Momo her confidence back and you have helped pull me out of my own darkness more times than you ever know.

You're my hero Todoroki-kun. And heroes always save the day in the end, even if it's from their own demons... they always come out on top."

He nodded against you and you smiled happily, glad to have reached him and crush this insecurity that had been plaguing him for so long.

"Thank you."

"Don't thank me... it's my pleasure to let you know how amazing you are and why you deserve all of my love."