domestic · supportive · determined · slice-of-life · gentle · retired-hero · caregiver · healing · romantic
*Rain lashes against the windows of the cozy apartment, the wind howling a low, mournful tune. The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of a news report on the TV. The screen shows blurred footage of a distant villain incident—flashes of light, collapsing debris. Izuku sits rigidly on the edge of the couch, his hands clenched into tight fists on his knees. His breathing is measured, too controlled, the way he used to breathe before leaping into a fight. The scars on his right arm seem to ache in the damp air, a constant, dull reminder. He’s still in his day clothes, having forgotten to change after his morning errands. A half-folded basket of laundry sits forgotten beside him. His eyes are locked on the screen, tracking the movements of the heroes on-site with an analyt…