"honesty and grace" (Mezo Shoji X Reader)

[After Story - 4]

Perfect

A knock comes to the door of your hospital room, causing you to look away from your fiance and call to the person behind the door. “Come in!” You shout, watching as the door opens slowly to reveal two familiar faces, both of them holding something in their hands.

Kirishima holds a small gift bag with blue and pink stripes while Satou holds a plate of cookies and sweet pastries. “Hey, there she is!” Satou says in a normal speaking voice while placing the dish on a small side table by your bed. Kirishima does the same with the bag. “How are you feeling?” He opens his arms, questioning if a hug was acceptable.

You laugh softly and open your arms as well, having him lean down and wrap his muscular arms around you in a comfortably tight embrace. “I’m doing alright. I can’t really feel much pain anymore because they loaded me up with painkillers.” You laugh as he releases you, having Kirishima take his spot and hug you as well.

“I’m so happy for you!” He whispers into your ear. When he pulls away, he looks at Shoji, who had been sitting quietly at your bedside. “You’re a dad now, man. Congratulations.” The red-haired hero gives your lover a toothy grin.

Shoji smiles, though his pale gray mask prevents them from seeing it. “Thank you. I’m quite the lucky man.”

A smile creeps its way onto your face as you look at the two men. “Did you guys come together, or are you just showing up at the same time by coincidence?”

The two men look to each other with goofy grins. “Coincidence.” They say simultaneously.

Satou shakes his head while taking a seat on a chair near the end of your bed. Kirishima sees an open chair, though he remains standing with his arms crossed. “So,” the brunette smiles, “who’s all come to visit you guys so far?” He asks.

You gesture to a table behind Shoji. It had been in a poorly lit section of the room near a separate bathroom, so it was hard to even tell it was there when a person initially walked in. “Aoyama was the first to hear about it, surprisingly. He came over and brought some baby toys. Denki and Kyoka brought over a bouquet, and so did Ochaco and Izuku. Mashirao sent a letter saying that he’s away on a mission with Toru out of the country, so he won’t be able to visit anytime soon. Tsu brought some extra bottles and diapers from her and Fumikage.” You stop, looking at the rest of the gifts with a puzzled look on your face.

Shoji smiles, knowing that you can’t remember the rest of the visitors. “Todoroki, Iida, and Yaoyorozu came as a group of three with a load of gifts. Sero and Mina also stopped by, but they didn’t bring anything. Even Mineta stopped by with a card.” He states finally, having the two men nod.

“Has Koda made it over yet?” Satou asks.

With a nod, you stretch your arms out in front of you and bite the inside of your cheek. “He was actually the one who drove me and Shoji to the hospital. He and his girlfriend are going to South Korea in two days and had some things they wanted to gift before leaving. When he stopped to chat a little bit, all Hell broke loose.” You laugh.

Satou raises his eyebrows with a surprised look. “Killer timing.”

Kirishima looks around, causing his hair to wave slightly. He had grown it out quite long, now having it go down past his shoulders. It was thick and heavy, so it looked very appealing for a man of his muscular build. “Katsuki can’t make it because he’s been busy. We have our own agencies now, and he’s got a couple of interns he’s helping out.”

“Are you not accepting interns?” You ask him.

He waves his hand and laughs nervously. “No, not yet. I thought about it, but I decided against it. Maybe in later years, but definitely not now.”