"honesty and grace" (Mezo Shoji X Reader)

Chapter 19

The movie seemed to end rather quickly, though the length was irrelevant. The quality was amazing, even Tokoyami looked a little spooked. Mina was relieved that the movie had ended, along with Ochaco, Tsu, and Izuku. Kirishima and Kaminari were smiling, seemingly satisfied with the end result of the showing. Sero was asleep, and as were you. Shoji was calm, not minding the fact that you had decided to rest against him.

"That was an amazing movie." The rosy skinned girl said with her eyes still glued to the credits. "And it's based on a true story?" She gasped, covering her face with her hands. A few people laughed, causing Sero to stir and wake up.

He rubbed his eyes, looking over at the group. "Dude, how long was I out?" He twisted his arms a bit, both of his oddly shaped elbows popping.

Tokoyami shuddered and scooted away from him just a bit. "Must you?" He asked, making a disgusted expression.

With a shit-eating grin, the black haired boy nods and smiles. "I must." His head tilts to the side, his neck letting out a series of crackling noises. Intertwining his fingers, he stands and reaches way above his head. The sound was like amplified pop rocks, especially when he leaned back and his spine began to crack.

"That's it, your actions led to me no longer wanting to even look at you." The tone of his voice was dorkish, as if he couldn't get the point across stern enough. Sero only laughed and sat on the couch in his original spot, watching as Tokoyami stormed towards the stairs.

"You're too much." Shoji says, his head turning to face the boy who only shrugged in reply. He took a look down at your sleeping figure, wanting nothing more than to just let you rest. When you had fallen asleep, you brought your legs off of the floor and hugged them to your chest and leaned in closer to the tall boy. The movie was about half way through at that point, but you weren't interested. He wasn't, either. Shoji was more focused on keeping you comfortable. When he confirmed you were asleep, his right arms wrapped around your body, covering you in a sort of blanket. You were warm, and the feeling of your body pressed against his was soothing.

Mina collected the now empty bowls and brought them to the kitchen, giving the two of you a small smile. "You two look comfortable." She says, looking at Shoji with a smirk. There was a look in her eyes, something that gave off a hopeful feeling. Her rosy figure disappeared into the kitchen, along with Tsu and Kirishima. The tall boy didn't pay much mind to them or the comment she had made, just focussing on the fact that you were starting to awaken.

"Oh my god, they're so cute." Mina smiled, placing the bowls onto the kitchen counter next to the sink. Her black and amber eyes were filled with joy at the thought of you and Shoji becoming a possible couple. Shortly after the man had admitted his feelings about you, you admitted your feelings about him. Of course, she knew it wasn't her place to talk about it with other people, but her excitement just couldn't be contained.

Kirishima looked over to her, tilting his head to the side softly. "What do you mean?" He grabbed one of the bowls and began to rinse it out a little bit.

"(F/n) and Shoji, duh." She intertwined her fingers and brought them up to her chest with a gleeful smile. "They're clearly in love, they just have to admit it to one another."

"I don't think we should assume things." Tsu said, pressing her finger against her chin while tilting her head.

"I'm not assuming anything! I know that they like each other." Her voice was leveled with the sound of the sink running, Kirishima actually cleaning out the butter-stained bowls.

The boy whips his head around and smiles. "It's obvious, right? I mean come on, Tsu! You can't deny it and you know it." His spiky teeth make his smile quite cute. "I hear him every morning leaving the building. He gets up so early to go help her out, and sometimes comes home after lights out. They're definitely close."