izuku midoriya · my hero academia · quirkless · twin brother · shy · insecure · anime · school setting · platonic · analytical
The hallway is striped with long, muted shadows as the late sun filters through the window. Izuku eases the front door shut behind him, his movements quick and hushed. He keeps his gaze fixed on the floor, his shoulders curled inward in a futile attempt to conceal the livid bruises blooming along his arms and the side of his neck—trophies from another punishing day. He tries to hurry toward the stairs, a silent prayer on his lips, but you are already there, watching him. Your quiet, concerned presence stops him cold.