Save me - tododeku

Chapter 12

Todoroki pov
"Izuku.....I think you've misunderstood my situation"
I saw his eyes widen as he shook his head slowly."t..todoroki..." i sigh. I can do this . I ignore the aching in my heart." what i told you at the sports festival is in the past, me and my father have worked past the difficulties we had but I see how you may have been confused. Yesterday I was caught in a fight and I ran blindly, your house being my destination. I'm sorry for allowing you to assume such things about my life" I study his face, he seemed so hurt it was killing me but I know I have to do this. I cannot let him be hurt on my account. In a moment my eyes locked with his emerald Orbs which I saw a snap as anger grabbed him."no! Todoroki stop it, I know that's not true!  We both saw your fear! " his fists were clenched and he looked on the verge of tears. It hurt to see him like this. It hurt to lie but I had to. I couldn't endanger him or his mother...
"Midoriya... this is unnecessary, I'm telling you the truth, just listen, I think I would know my situation better than." He looked down, quivering in frustration and I could feel the emotion pouring out of him. To see him like this...
"Why are you so convinced of this? Why does it matter"
At those words he whipped his head back up with a terrifying speed. I could see tears in his eyes. Those startlingly green eyes pierced into my own with such determination and desperation it took my breath away for a second.
"Because I am worried Todoroki! Of course I'm worried hav-" I couldn't take this, I couldn't understand why he was fighting this much, trying to get in. I clench my fists and raise my voice, hoping to hide the emotion.what was he saying?! We were friends, but I don't think that even a strong friendship would cause him to feel this persistently. Could he feel the way I do? Does he feel the warmth that I do whenever I'm with him? The downright perfection in the others embrace?
"Midoriya.."
"I promised myself I would help you!! I'll save you from him.. I need to and I know what you are saying isn't true so I'll keep fightin-"
It was then I snapped, his words hitting me like bullets. What the hell did he mean?! Why was he so intent?! I had to know.
"WHY?! Why are you doing this?! "
Tears were beginning to prick in the corners of my own eyes. Confusion and desperation for him to tell me what I do desperately wanted him to say.
" what is so wrong with wanting to save someone you love! "
I froze and he did too, covering his mouth quickly
He.... loved me...?
I could see he instantly regretted what he had said, his  freckled cheeks painted with a blush, tears sliding over the rosy surface. He... loved me.
My body moved on its own and I moved closer to him in one quick movement, wrapping my arms round his waist and before I knew what I was doing I connected our lips. His eyes widened before he pressed his soft lips against mine in return.
I cannot explain the amount of warmth that consumed me in that moment. It was as if I was finally complete. Like I was a man who had been dying of thirst and midoriya was a single drop of beautiful water. He pulls away and rests his forehead on mine, shimmering green connecting with cold blue and grey.
I wipe his tears carefully, his breath tickling my face.
" I love you too Izuku..." I hadn't known how true this was until now. That unknown warmth that I was addicted to... the strong feelings...It was the sheer desperation of this that caused me to weaken, my heart stopped as he moved away from me.
" no..."
What?! No?! My chest tightened . What does he mean.
" you don't lie to the person you love"
I had to grip onto the wall desperately. What was this. This pain. ... Izuku... I'm so sorry but ...but I can't, I can't put you in danger. His glorious kiss lingered on my lips as tears came to my eyes. Gritting my teeth my frustration spills out.maybe if I told him he would understand why I hadn't told him the truth.
"What am I supposed to do?! Please Izuku I you don't understand... if you.. he will hurt you, if you try, he's not going to do nothing, I just don't want you hurt because of me... "
Izuku pov
That was what he was so concerned about? This was all that was stopping him?! My heart aches but I managed to smile, his eyes changing as he saw this." Todoroki...he won't hurt me, and even if he did,godTodoroki I'd fight all for one to keep you safe" I chuckle softly and take his hand, studying his face." Izuku.. that's so... cheesy" I pout. "Hey! " his glorious laugh fills my ears as he wraps his arms around me. My heart lightened as the conversation did too. Was this his way of saying yes??? He will let us help him?! I looked up at the boy I loved and as if he read my thoughts he nodded slowly, I couldn't help the tears of happiness that came to my eyes. I immidiately reached up and brushed my lips against his, making us way both blush. "Izuku..." I love that he used my first name it made me feel...
"Yes shouto?" I saw his blush darken and small flames flickered in his hair, making me giggle. Shaking his head he smiles nervously." I guess this means that we aren't friends any longer .." I blushed again looking down. Of course not! I had confessed my love and we had kissed. Twice. So... should I ask him? To be my..
" shouto"
" yes I'll be your boyfriend Izuku.. " i blushed madly and buried my head in his chest to hide my heated face. He played with my hair as I smiled, shouto and me .. dating. I couldn't contain my happiness. This was better than I could have hoped. Not only is he allowing me to save him we are even closer.. every time I'm near him is pure bliss, I know it sounds so cheesy but I really could stay in his embrace for days. We keep each other warm, I give him the love he needs and in return he's ..
As I snuggle into the crook of his neck all I can think of is how right this is and that now I am his .. my desire to help him became impossibly stronger.
But this time, I had him by my side.