The Death of You [BNHA]

Chapter Eleven

~Emi's POV~

Everything was dark, my arms felt heavy and weighed down and something fluttered over my face making me think of the night before when I'd almost been abducted. I shot up with a scream and tried to fight off my captors. My scream fell short as I realized I was back in my room at All Might's penthouse, my captors had been blankets tucked around me in a comforting manner and my arms had felt heavy because I'd somehow ended up laying on them in the middle of the night. I sat up on my knees to try and shake out my arms to get them to wake up as they'd fallen asleep.

My bedroom door flew open a fraction of a second later and All Might appeared in the doorway in a pair of red white and blue pajama pants. "Emi, what's wrong?" He asked in a tired panic as he reached for the light switch. Warm light flooded the hotel like room and I felt my cheeks begin to redden as I realized I'd made a big deal out of nothing.

"S-sorry." I bowed my head apologetically, "it was just a bad dream. Sorry for waking you."

"What did you dream about?" He asked worried, his voice drawing nearer.

I chanced a glance upward only to jump as I realized he was standing right before me. I tore my gaze away from his bare chest, forcing myself not to stare at his rippling muscles. "It was nothing...I'm sorr—." I cut off with a soft gasp as he gently touched my arm. It seemed like he'd intended to grab me by the arm but thought better of it and just let his hand rest lightly against it. He moved his other hand and placed it beneath my chin turning my head lightly so I'd meet his gaze.

"Don't apologize—." He looked momentarily conflicted before finding his resolve, "it's my fault."

"H-huh?" I squeaked.

"You were reliving the abduction, weren't you?" He looked like he felt sick with guilt.

I reluctantly bowed my head, admitting that was where my mind had been. "I don't really remember." I lied; I didn't want to make him feel any worse than he already did. I'd been a little upset to learn that he knew about me being used as bait but I also knew he really didn't have any say in the matter and he felt bad about the whole ordeal.

"I'm sorry, Emi." He removed his hand from my chin and placed it atop my head. His large warm hand instantly made me feel comforted and safe and my body started to relax once more.

"You don't have to apologize, Toshinori." I tried to pull away but a soft gasp escaped me as I met resistance as he gently gripped my arm to keep me from fleeing. My cheeks reddened, "c-can you please put on a shirt?"

His cheeks reddened a little at this but he made no move to let me go, "ah, sorry about that." He was so close I could feel heat radiating off of him. It felt pleasantly warm but realizing how close we were and, in our nightclothes, made me feel shy and self-conscious.

I leaned back trying to put some distance between us and nearly lost my balance. He wrapped an arm around me and I felt my entire body burn with embarrassment as I found myself pressed against his bare chest. His skin was hot and smooth, and I couldn't help but wonder if he waxed his chest. It was amusing to think of a giant such as All Might going to a salon to get his chest waxed. The mental image of it was silly enough I cracked a smile as I tried to imagine a petite salon worker getting a ladder to reach. I was brought back to the present as he gripped me tight to steady me. My heart was racing and I was struggling to catch my breath.

"Are you alright?" His voice was a bit choked, filled with worry and something else. I managed to tear my gaze away from the hard pectoral muscle in my face and met his gaze. His face was red. Was he embarrassed too?

I managed a nod.

"G-good." He reluctantly released me from his hold and sat on the edge of my bed. After a moment he cleared his throat, the redness in his face began to ebb away. Once it appeared he'd calmed down, he turned back to me, his bright blue eyes filled with concern, "will you be alright on your own?" It was still the middle of the night and my ridiculous fears were keeping him awake. He had an important job, keeping the world safe and here I was keeping him up with my silly nightmares, like a child.

I was prepared to lie and tell him I'd be fine so as not to worry him, though I knew I wouldn't be getting any sleep the rest of the night or perhaps even the next few nights. I'd meant to nod but for some reason my brain sent the wrong signal and I shook my head instead.

I started to panic as I realized I'd actually answered honestly and quickly waved my hands in front of me, "a-ah, I'll be f-fine." I squeaked hoping to cover for my slip up.

Toshinori frowned at this. Of course, he saw right through my deceit. His lips twitched after a moment and he offered me a warm reassuring smile that made me want to melt, "I'll watch over you, and keep you safe." He tenderly placed a hand atop my head.

"Y-you don't have to do that." I blushed.

"I want to." He smiled and motioned for me to settle back into bed.

I blushed again and hesitated a moment before doing as I was bid. I laid back down and tried to get comfortable. Toshinori smiled and tried to lay on his side next to me so he could watch over me but the bed was much too small for someone of his large stature that his feet dangled off the edge and he looked somewhat scrunched and uncomfortable.

"Well, this won't do." He mumbled more to himself as he got to his feet, "I've got it." He beamed and in the next moment I was being lifted out of bed and into his arms.

I let out a panicked squeak and threw my arms around his neck to keep myself from falling before I felt my body flush with heat. "T-Toshinori what are you doing?"

"It's going to be uncomfortable to watch over you here, so we're going to my room." He said as if it were obvious as he carried me out of my room and across the hall to his room.

"W-what?!" I let out another panicked squeak.

His room was much bigger and the bed was huge. He gently set me down on the bed before pulling warm blankets around me. I was enveloped in the comforting smell of him and felt myself beginning to relax as he dropped onto the bed next to me lying on his side so he could watch over me as he had promised.

"I can watch over you much better from here." He smiled.

"Toshinori...are you sure this is okay?" I asked nervously. Though I felt much more comfortable here with him, I was worried I was being a burden to him.

"More than okay." He gently ruffled my hair before laying his head down and fighting off a yawn. As he fought off sleep, he draped his arm over me and I felt warmth spread through me.

I felt safe and secure with him next to me and let my eyes drift closed. A small smile claimed my lips. "Thanks, Toshinori."

When he didn't respond, I slowly opened my eyes and glanced over at him. He was sound asleep. I smiled and closed my eyes once more shifting slightly into a more comfortable position. His arm draped around me suddenly hooked around me and I let out a soft yelp as he pulled me against him.

"T-Toshinori?" I squeaked.

He was still sound asleep. A muted yawn escaped me, as embarrassing as it was, I had to admit it was comfortable and I'd never felt safer or more secure in my life. I let myself relax in his strong arms and in no time, I'd drifted back to sleep.

At some point I'd woken from another nightmare but calmed instantly as Toshinori hugged me in his sleep. Even when he was sound asleep, he still found a way to comfort me. Thanks to Toshinori, I was able to get a decent night of sleep, though I still had a few nightmares, they weren't nearly as bad as before and I was able to fall back asleep without a problem in his strong arms.