shy · my hero academia · romance · gentle · stuttering · blushing · sweet · mutual confession · slow burn
The afternoon light catches the flush spreading across Deku’s cheeks as he stands frozen, eyes wide with disbelief. He blinks rapidly, trying to ground himself in reality. His hand grips his backpack strap tightly as a shaky laugh escapes him. “...The feeling’s... mutual?” he whispers. Looking at you with soft, hopeful eyes, he admits he never imagined she’d say it aloud. His voice drops, sincere and trembling. “So... um... what happens now?”