His Hero | Tododeku

Chapter Twenty Six

Todoroki's POV:

I got home late last night, but apparently not late enough. When I walked in the door, I heard my father talking to a young woman. I decided to ignore them and just go to my room.
I had stayed late at work to be with the cats. Yaoyorozu left at around 6:30, staying a little late as well. We talked for a while, but I could feel the frustration burning in my body.
It had been a week without Izuku's affection and I was feeling really touch deprived. I had to step into the locker room a few times to keep from burning or freezing something. I felt the fire burning in my chest again. I hated my father for what he's doing. I hated my father for the fake facade he would put on in front of others, tricking people into thinking he's not so bad. I hated him.
I threw myself onto my bed and let out a loud sigh. I hated this.
I stared at my phone for a few moments, resisting the urge to text Izuku. I turned off my desk lamp and rolled to my side. I stared at the wall for what felt like eternity until I finally drifted off to a nightmare filled sleep.

I woke up to the sound of my alarm going off. I opened my eyes and found myself laying on the floor with my left leg hanging on to the bed. My blanket was tangled in my arms and legs, temporarily trapping me.
"I guess I must've fallen out of bed.." I muttered and sat up. I pulled the blanket away from my body and eventually stood up to turn off my alarm. I walked into my bathroom and sluggishly got ready. I didn't really feel like going anywhere, but I knew I'd have to go to school. After I got ready, I laid back down on my bed and closed my eyes, willing motivation to appear. It never did.
By the time it was 7:50, I managed to pull myself out bed. I walked to the front door and slipped on my turquoise Converse shoes.
I didn't really feel like rushing to school, so I just accepted the fact that I would be late to class again. I'm sure Aizawa was having enough of my tardiness, but I couldn't be bothered. I put in my earbuds and started blasting whatever was next in my playlist.

When I got to school, it was 8:10. I opened the door to the classroom and was greeted by curious stares.
"Todoroki, you're late again."
"I know.." I murmured.
"Don't do it again."
I walked to my seat and looked over to my left. I briefly made eye contact with Izuku before forcing myself to turn away. He looked so concerned, which only made me feel worse.
I couldn't focus on what Aizawa was saying. My mind was racing with ideas and fear. I knew someone was watching me, but who? It could literally be anyone, knowing my father and his money. He could bribe anyone to do his bidding with how much money he had.
I tapped my pencil against my notebook in frustration. I watched as a piece of crumpled up paper hit my pencil and landed on my desk. I opened it curiously.
Are you okay? You seem a little stressed.
~Izuku
I looked over to him and saw his beautiful emerald eyes dark with concern. I looked down at the paper and began writing my response.
Yeah, sorry, I just woke up on the wrong side of the bed I guess. Er well...more like I woke up on the floor. Sorry to make you worried.
~Shoto
I handed him the paper when Aizawa turned back to the board. I watched as Izuku read the note and smiled softly. He looked over at me and nodded, his eyes glittering now. All I could think was how lucky I am to have this beautiful boy in my life.

The bell rang for lunch and I watched as everyone got up and walked out of the classroom. I was one of the last people out and I walked to the bathroom. I stared at my reflection in the mirror and sighed. I can't be without his cute giggles and wonderful kisses any longer, but I have to. To keep him safe.
I walked out of the bathroom and over to Yaoyorozu. I was only sitting there for a few moments before I saw Izuku sitting with Uraraka, Tsu, and Iida. I felt something switch in my brain.
Oh screw it.
"I'll be back Yaoyorozu~san." I told her and stood up. I walked over to Izuku. We hadn't been sitting together at lunch because of my father. I knew he was watching. He always was. I looked to the innocent boy.
"Come with me." I murmured and took his hand. I felt bad pulling him away from his friends, but I was sick and tired of us being separated.
"Shoto~kun?" He called curiously as I lead him to an unvisited part of the school. I stopped when I knew we wouldn't be seen. I lightly cupped his chin and lifted his face up. I placed a few kisses on his lips before pulling away.
"Woah..." He murmured softly. "Are you sure you're okay?" He asked, his cheeks a pink colour.
"I need to tell you something." Maybe he'll be able to understand. I shouldn't keep anything from him...
"What is it?" He tilted his head softly.
"It's the reason why I've been so distant lately..."
"Is someone hurting you?" He asked.
"That doesn't matter...If they know I'm with you, you'll get hurt."
"It does matter if you're getting hurt, Sho~kun! I can help you!" He seemed so insistent on this. I shook my head. This may have been a mistake.
"No...I don't think anyone can help me. I think that's what Toya~kun realized before he left." I saw Izuku told his head softly.
"...Toya~kun?" He echoed.
"My older brother. He's the one who went missing a few years ago. I guess he finally had enough of it."
"Sho~kun..."
"I'm sorry, Izu~kun...I just don't want you to get hurt because of me."
"I don't care about that. You shouldn't be getting hurt." He paused for a moment before speaking again. "You can stay with me you know, if that'll keep you safe." He told me quietly.
"I don't know if that's such a good idea." I murmured. I just wanted to keep him safe.
"I..." He looked up at me with wide eyes.
"We may not be able to be affectionate in public until I can get this sorted out..." I told him.
"Why do you have to go through this alone?" He asked, his eyes watering.
"Because I don't want you getting hurt." I saw him look down.
"Just....just let me know if you need any help, okay?" He looked back up, tears starting to spill out his perfect emerald eyes. I felt a pang of guilt in my chest.
"I will...just please don't cry too much." I told him with a faint smile. He let out a breath and smiled.
"I won't." He promised. We smiled softly at each other and I pulled him into a warm hug. We stayed like that until the bell rang. I looked down at him and kissed his lips one last time.
"We should go."

Hey my little kittens! It's only been a few days since the last update, so nothing's really changed or happened XD. Other than being on a plane for a few hours is the perfect time to write. Unfortunately, this'll be the last plane I'm on until my summer break, so I won't be able to start and finish a chapter in one sitting T-T.
But anyways, that's pretty much all that's happened XD. I hope you'll come back for chapter 27!
That's all I have to say for now, I'll see you in my next chapter. Bye bye for now, my little kittens~.

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