Save me - tododeku

Chapter 19

Todoroki pov
My eyes open slowly, letting in a slither of white light. It takes a while before I can adjust,opening my eyes fully I  realise  I'm in a hospital bed...
At first my mind is filled with confusion as to why I was here, I turned my head to the left only to be met with a sight that makes my heart beat faster.
Izuku...
he's in the bed next to me and with a blush I realise our fingers are entertwined between the beds, I smile down at our hands before I properly study his face. My chest tightens as I see his black eye, his face was covered in scratches and his bare chest and arms are covered in bandages... bandages? All over? What...
I realise that my breathing is somewhat laboured and I feel the bandage covering my neck. It's then the memories come storming back to me. Endeavour... the last thing I remember is the flickering green light and the suffocating heat. Tears come to my eyes as I see what midoriya went through. His bandages.. were they burns? I hope, I pray they aren't, and if they are, I beg that they do not scar.
Guilt swarms me as i see his peaceful frame.I know i shouldn't, I should be relieved that he's alive but... I did this .. I-
"Todoroki? "
I look up, realising that I'm shaking. Inko. She looks utterly exhausted, dark bags and messy hair but yet.. she's smiling so comfortingly at me. How? After what I put her son through. I try and get rid of the lump in my throat but failing, tears spilling, I can't bear to look at her.
"I.. I'm so sorry ...I c-"
Before I can say anything else I'm engulfed in a hug, smelling sweet cinnamon and honey.
"It's not your fault.. it's okay.."
I break. I crumble, sobbing in her arms. I needed someone to say that, the guilt was still there but it was dwarfed by the warmth from her embrace. Her love, I didn't deserve it, or izukus but I was too weak to refuse.
Eventually I run out of tears and inko pulls away, handing me a tissue and a glass of water which I accept gratefully.
She sighs and moves a piece of hair from izukus face. He looked so cute, even with his injuries, I feel an urge to hold him.. but I also needed to know what happened. What happened after I passed out? Did Izuku...
Midoriyas mum must have seen this painted on my face and she smiles sadly.
"Are you sure you're ready to hear Todoroki, we can wait... until you've healed fully."
I shake my head. I need to know.what happened to my father? Is he...
"Please.. tell me " I ask with my head down.
She nods and takes my free hand. God she was so calm and comforting, she radiates warmth, a motherly love for all children.
"Okay... well, when you ran out I called the cops and the school for backup, of course I had no idea where Izuku was but I .." she takes a breath " Izuku apparently had been kidnapped and was going to be k-kill..killed by a villain under orders .. from endeavour...."
I couldn't breathe, anger swirled in me. He actually ordered someone to.. that fucking scumbag.what a coward, too scared to do anything himself and get his hands dirty, hatred shook my body.
I gripped the bedsheets tightly.
Midoriyas mother continued
"The pro heroes found this villain passed out and injured, it was clear that Izuku had beaten him"
I couldn't help but feel pride. Of course he had, he was incredible. My father shouldn't have underestimated him.
" the villain was pretty beaten up so that must mean that Izuku must have broken bones... but still, he rushed straight to your residence and threw himself at endeavour blindly., he always rushed in to save people without thinking. He jumped in and.. he tried to carry y-you out but.. but that mon-monster... "
she took a breath. I could tell she was struggling to get the words out. My heart was racing, preparing myself for what she is going to say.
" the pro heroes arrived and took care of him, he barely resisted, I assume he realised the mess he was in and he obliged. All might was there to make sure he cooperated and endeavour was placed taken to the station. Me and my firm are working with the police to-"
"What did he do to Izuku?!"
I interrupted her, realising that she had dodged the question, unable to hold back. I had to know.
She studied me for a moment.
"Todoroki...."
I can feel my heart cracking. I wanted to scream, cry. I was suffocating in worry, despair and dread.
"WHAT DID HE DO?!"
I couldn't stop myself from shouting, my throat so sore and scratchy but I didn't care. I look down, instantly regretting my actions .
"P...please mrs midoriya... what did he do?"
I look up slowly to see tears slipping down her cheeks, the sight filled me with such sadness..
"He burnt Izuku.. severely.. th-there will be long term scaring.. to-"
My eyes widen and I can't take it. No. No please no. Izuku.. I know the pain from having scars and to know I caused him one. I claw at my chest the pain so intense, I feel inko pull me I. To her embrace but my heads screaming.
It's then I mentally slap myself. What the hell was I doing? I pull away and wipe my tears. Why was I acting like he had died? Like he had failed. Stop it shouto.
" h-he's alive mrs midoriya "
I see inko smile and I reflect it with a small one of my own. I can't do this I can't break down, I have to stay strong for Izuku and his mother. I promise myself, I won't break down, I'll support him... I'll help him.. I'll help both of them because..
Because thy had saved me..my father had been caught...
And it's now it sinks in.
It hits me . They had done it, midoriya had kept his promise... he had saved me. I cant despair over what happened, it's then the relief and warmth enter me, a feeling of freedom as I glance at the beautiful b-my beautiful boyfriend, the boy who no matter how hard or how difficult it seemed always pushes through, the boy who broke my walls, the boy who I loved. I look back at inko, she was studying me with tired yet happy eyes, glad that I had finally grasped what had really happened. I take a breath.
"Thankyou.."