My Hero Academia Imagines

{Domestic AU} Reunion Pt.2 (Todoroki Shouto)

Todoroki Shouto x Reader

Requested By: Several People

Request: A final part of Reunion

With Yuuto happily distracted by another show on tv, this one being some educational one with various puppets, you and your former lover were awkwardly standing in the kitchen and making the meal that had been requested by the small child not too far away.

"So... why were you in some little convenience store in this less than action-filled neighborhood?" You asked Todoroki, seeing him adding the amount of sauce he thought was needed, an amount you were sure Yuuto would be thrilled about.

"I have been investigating a possible fraudulent business in the area, and happened to have gotten hungry." He paused. "So... um... is he...?"

You sighed, knowing you might as well own up to it now, seeing especially that it was more than clear by looks and tone of voice alone... that Yuuto and his unaware father were quite similar.

"Yes... Yuuto's your son." You breathed out, hands shaky as you scooped small little salads onto the plates, Todoroki taking notice. "I-I know it was really bad of me to not tell you... but-"

You inhaled slowly, dropping the utensils you had been using and instead using your hands to hold you face, fighting as hard as you could mentally to not let the hero beside you see the turmoil that had always occupied your chest and heart since you had decided to keep this from him and put his own dreams over your needs and wellbeing.

But now, with him in front of you, not really showing any sort of emotion besides cautious confusion... you couldn't help but finally release all the pent of frustrations and self-loathing you had held onto all five of these years.

Todoroki, as always, seemed unprepared as to what to do when someone began to break down and cry right in front of him. His hands hovering between you and him. The noodles he had been mixing starting to burn slightly as he cared much more about you then some meal.

All the while, Yuuto had seemed to hear the cries of his mother and come to check on her. And seeing her looking so sad and in pain, he couldn't help but grab onto your pant's leg and push his own face into the fabric and hug you tightly.

You sniffled lightly when noticing you little snowflake near you, reaching down and hugging him back. He didn't say anything, but from how his own eyes lad little droplets of tears in them, you knew he was riding off your own emotions as well.

"I'm okay." You assured him. "Mommy and Todoroki-san were just talking about something sad. But I'm okay, thank you for hugging me, Yuuto."

He nodded, still holding onto your pants as he glanced up towards the stranger. Todoroki looking back down towards the boy who he still was in disbelief about. Yuuto looked away, whispering something in your ear and you chuckled a tiny bit.

You nodded to Yuuto and then looked back towards Todoroki. Todoroki rose a brow at the both of you, unsure what to do or say now that it seemed the attention had been shifted towards him.

"Yuuto wanted me to ask you to remove your hat, dust mask, and jacket, Todoroki." You smiled, the boy on your leg nodding. "He says if you are in our home, you should relax."

"Oh." Todoroki nodded, slight blush from forgetting to remove his disguise.

Soon enough, the red and white locks were free and his jacket was now resting on a chair near the table. And now being able to fully 'relax' Yuuto recognized who exactly was in his home, and turned to his mother was a startled and shocked look on his face. Quite the abnormal thing for your usually quiet and monotone child.

"Mom... you know Shouto?!" He was both nervous and eager.

You nodded slowly, pointing towards Todoroki. "Yes! We went to school together and he was my boyfriend for a while. And..."

Your voice trailed off, Yuuto tilting his head slowly. You knew he had always been curious where his dad was, seeing as all his friends had one. So... maybe, today was also the day to... tell your son.

"Yuuto... Shouto is actually-" Your words couldn't come out anymore, and your bit your lip.

You couldn't cry anymore... not in front of him. Not when your sweet baby boy had already been through so much with a single parent. So, why couldn't you be string fro him and tell him? Why... why couldn't you be honest with the decision you made those years ago?

"Your mom says you are a really good kid." Todoroki suddenly steps in. "So... I thought I could come by a few times a week and play with you, Yuuto."

"Really? Why?" Yuuto questioned him.

Todoroki paused. "Because your mom was always good to me... and so, know it's my turn to be good to her."

That answer was good enough for Yuuto, or he had noticed the burning dinner. Quickly he started to cautiously stir it as Todoroki comforted you. Taking the spoon from the child and shooing him back to the TV.

"Are you sure? Your career-"

"That's why you did it in the first place, right?" He asked you, watching you nod slowly. "Then... I guess I never expressed how much you meant to me back then."

You inhaled slwoly. "We were kids... we didn't know any better."

"We're adults now though... so the least I can do is help out." Todoroki breathed looking at you with that serious passion he had always had since high school. The one look that made you always fall for him, this time being no different. "So... while I know I can't be his dad right now... can I try to be his father?"

Your eyes widened, but then closed slowly as you nodded.

"Yes... I think we can try that."

Todoroki gave a soft smile, looking towards the little boy not far from him, only thinking of how maybe someday in the future... he could fit into this little family as well. But until then, he supposed he'd have to win his son over with some good soba meals.

As well as show how the feelings for his mother hadn't faded in the five years since her leave.