The Hope Barely Found

Talk To Me, I Talk Back Now

All for One had ducked just in time to avoid getting hit by a bullet before slowly turning around.

"I was wondering when you'd show," he murmured. "Welcome, All Might."

***

Izuku felt exhausted. Todoroki was currently running, Iida ahead, Katsuki, Momo, Uraraka, Shinso, Kirishima and Iida right behind. They were leaving the fight behind them, Shinso the only one with any injury's from taking a punch aimed at Todoroki from Shigaraki, asides from Izuku of fucking course. Todoroki was cradling Izuku to his chest, trying to be careful but as he bounced Izuku couldn't stop his groans of pain. His leg was on fire, dripping blood onto Todoroki's suit. Every part of him was aching.

When they made it back to the train, Katsuki called the police while Todoroki started to wrap Izuku's leg with a torn off piece of his shirt.

The police arrived quickly enough, Aizawa in the front car. Everyone involuntarily gulped at his bristling anger.

"What the hell were you all thinking?" Aizawa hissed. "What is wrong with you all?" He closed his eyes for a second before opening them and spotting Izuku, red with a fever, before rushing over to him to access the damage. "Get me an ambulance!" He ordered to a nearby officer. "Now!" He sent the others a glare. "And get them to UA!"

***

A day later and Izuku had been all healed up. Aizawa was filling out the final paperwork before Izuku could go home as he bounced his leg impatiently.

When the homeless looking man walked into his room, Izuku practically jumped up, ready to go. Aizawa rolled his eyes but wordlessly led the way to the car.

Izuku took a deep breathe, already prepared for the oncoming lecture.

"What made you think it was okay to go after the villains when you knew you were the target?"

Izuku knew this wasn't a question you were supposed to answer so he stayed quiet. The entire car ride was one lecture after another and Aizawa cursing out the problem child's bad luck.

***

When they reached UA, Eri was pacing out front. She had been waiting there ever since Izuku hadn't come home, refusing to step anywhere else for even a second. Someone had brought her a blanket and Mic even spent the night with her outside.

When she saw Izuku her eyes lit up and she ran into his waiting arms with a squeal. "Izu!" She sang.

Izuku froze and tilted his head at her with wide eyes. "Eri- you did it," he breathed in awe.

Eri tilted her own head back. "Did what?"

A slow but sure smile started to take over Izuku's mouth making Eri gasp. "Izu, you smiled!"

Izuku burst out laughing at the strange position his mouth was in. Eri felt her own and beamed. She was smiling too! Aizawa couldn't help his own smile at the two's adorableness. It was gonna give him cavities.

"That's enough you two, head on inside. The others are worried," Aizawa ordered.

Izuku wrapped Eri in a tight embrace and raced inside. "SHOTO!"

Todoroki was waiting by the door, crouched on the floor with his eyes closed. They popped open at Izuku's voice but he froze when he saw the smile. A wide smile took over his own face as he stared lovingly at Izuku. His smile was gorgeous. Without meaning to, he stood and pressed a quick small kiss on Izuku's cheek.