Midori the Mama

What to Expect when you're Expecting

"What!? So you seriously can't remember anything?" Ochaco gawked as she watched Izumi munch on her food.

"Mmmm," Izumi swallowed and sighed. "I woke up this morning and completely freaked out. After I called you I had to take some deep breaths to calm myself down because I was making myself sick from the panic." She set her sandwich down and rubbed her temples. She traced the scar across her temple. "The last thing I remember is that day of the explosion and looking up at Kacchan and Shoto before everything went black."

"It was a traumatic time. Doctor's thought you'd never recover, but you miraculously survived." Ochaco crossed her arms over the table and leaned in. "Despite the initial panic you seem to be taking this in stride. If I were you I'd be a complete mess."

"Believe me in here..." Izumi pointed to her head. "I'm freaking out, but like I said I was making myself sick by focusing on it. I don't know what's going on or what's happening, but I know something took away my memory from the past decade... I just gotta figure out what that is. I just need some help filling in blanks. I was hoping you and Iida could help with that."

"What do you want to know?"

"For starters how long have Kacchan and I been married?" She tapped her fingers nervously on the table.

"Not long... you guys didn't really date, it was more of a physical relationship that eventually became serious. You dated Todoroki for a year after high school. The two of you were partners at his dad's agency and worked well together, but because of your close relationship with Bakugo, Todoroki couldn't deal with the jealousy. It started to affect your work, and the two of you eventually just decided to be friends." Ochaco explained.

"Partners..." Izumi murmured and stroked her belly, she felt the little pulls and tugs there and it gave her another jolt. "The three of us share an agency don't we?"

"Yes, Endeavor retired and gave Shoto the agency. He had lawyers draw up a partnership agreement for you and Bakugo and the three of you ran the agency together. It's become a major success and the three of you are the top heroes in the world constantly battling each other for the top spot. Though I'd say this year the boys are gonna one up you since you're off physical duty." Ochaco chuckled.

"Very funny..." Izumi pouted. Damn it why couldn't the boys have the babies for a change? "That explains the huge chunk of money in my wallet. I've never carried so much cash on me before." She turned her eyes to Iida who had been silent during the conversation. "You've been quiet, Iida. Is something wrong?"

"Hmmm? Oh, forgive me I was lost in thought. You know, Midoriya..."

"Bakugo..." Izumi corrected and laughed when Iida went red. "I'm just kidding, what were you gonna say?"

"You said you can't remember anything between now and back to the time of the explosion. It could be something triggered the memory lapse and your wounds from that day are what's keeping it from returning." He tapped his temple. "You should tell Bakugo-kun so he can get you looked at."

"I'm against that," Ochaco smacked his shoulder. "The last thing Izumi needs is having Bakugo shout at her and worrying needlessly. I'm all for honesty, but if it's a simple matter of just jogging your memory, I think what you should do Midori-chan is just act normal."

"By normal you mean..." Izumi blinked in confusion.

"Try to adjust to this, I know you're mentally only sixteen right now, but the fact that you can manage to stay so calm is a testament to your maturity. I think if you just try to adjust and fall into place then your memories will come back by themselves."

"So..." Izumi rubbed the back of her head. "Basically you just want me to accept the position I'm in and try to act accordingly?"

"Exactly. Normally in this case you'd have things like sex, and work cluttering everything up and making things difficult. You and Bakugo have always had a closeness, your relationship really hasn't changed much over the years aside from Bakugo being less... well aggressive. You don't have to worry about work because the doctor's already have you off physical duty. So you can take this time to just concentrate on the baby and getting your memories back."