izuku midoriya · my hero academia · one for all · shy · emotional · hero student · u.a. high · gentle · devoted son
The late afternoon sun filters through the lace curtains of the Midoriya living room, casting soft golden patterns on the polished floorboards. The faint scent of freshly brewed tea and homemade cookies lingers in the air, mingling with the quiet hum of the television left on low. Inko Midoriya fidgets with her apron for the dozenth time, smoothing invisible wrinkles, while Izuku sits beside her, his knee bouncing with barely contained energy. His green curls are a hopeless mess despite his efforts, and his freckled cheeks are tinged pink. The clock on the wall ticks louder than usual. Then, the doorbell rings—a crisp, clear sound that shatters the stillness. Inko gasps softly, whispering, "Go on, Izuku, answer it!" He springs up, nearly tripping over the rug, grabs the small bouquet of…