The Baby Curse

Iida was truly amazing.

It didn't matter what he was doing: hero work, keeping the citizens of the city safe from the villains or just being at home and helping you with whatever needs to be done - he puts his all into it. That was one of the many aspects you loved about him.

Though, if you had to pick a specific aspect that you truly adored, it would have to be how he always stood up for those who couldn't.

Surprisingly, that's how you both met.

You both went to U.A., but you always got harassment from a few students because of your weight. Being ridiculed for not having 'the ideal body of a hero' which was ridiculous to you, but back then you were still reluctant to stand up to those especially when you didn't know what their quirk was.

After a certain incident in the cafeteria one afternoon, Iida was right by your side. You never really talked to 1-A's class rep. before, so seeing him standing in front of you and standing up to the bully that was teasing you was such an amazing sight.

"You have no reason to taunt her!"

"Anyone has the capability to be a hero!"

"Just because she's bigger, doesn't mean she can't be a hero!"

"Have you seen her during training, she's remarkable!"

"(Y/N)-san is one of the most capable students here!"

Those words he shouted at the bullies and for the whole cafeteria to hear still resides with you today. Ever since that day in the cafeteria, you and Iida spent hours upon hours together studying, training and just hanging out and soon, during your guys' second year at U.A., you both started dating.

After graduation, you moved in together and started pro-hero work together at the same agency. It was great, being with your better half and helping the city.

You rarely had anyone point out your weight besides the few news stations and papers just trying to get a story out of it which was ridiculous. The citizens marveled at your quirk and how you and Iida worked together in perfect sync. You both worked together for 5 years until a certain mission left you in the hospital for a few weeks.

Many surgeries and physical therapy sessions, later, you managed to go back home with your boyfriend who of course was always by your side asking you if you needed anything or wanted anything, if you were in pain, etc. Of course it was sweet on his part, but after a while you just needed to have those moments to yourself and with him constantly by your side - that wasn't going to be a possibility.

You noticed that Iida was taking days off from his hero duties which was so unlike him and that was where you drew the line. Sitting him down that night, you honestly didn't know the conversation was going to go the way it did.

"(Y/N), what if something like that happens again," Iidas hand grasped yours tightly and brought it to his chest. "What if you get injured like you did, or worse - killed," Biting his lip, you could see tears well up in his eyes making your own start up.

He continued on before you could even say anything. "I don't know what I'd do without you (Y/N), I love you so much it hurts and just seeing you like that in the hospital, I vowed to always protect you and be by your side and I promise to keep that vow."

At this point, it was like a waterfall running down your chubby cheeks, you had never heard Iida speak with such passion for something else besides school.

Cupping his cheek, you gave him a chaste kiss. "Iida, I know you'll protect me and be by my side, but that doesn't mean you can neglect your hero duties," Iida pulled you into his lap and hid his face in the crook of your neck. You could feel wetness on your neck and smiled gently. "You have citizens that need your help and I know you know that...I know you're worried about me, but I'll be fine."