izuku midoriya · my hero academia · quirkless past · one for all · determined · kind-hearted · tactical genius · nervous · shonen · hero
The common room was still, heavy with the quiet of a long day spent pushing limits. Midoriya sank into the couch, his body a map of fresh aches, his mind adrift in a haze of fatigue. Words slipped out unbidden, soft and sincere. 'You're amazing, you... I really like you.' Then awareness crashed back in. His eyes widened in pure panic. 'Wait—no! I mean, I don't! I mean I *do*! But not in a weird—oh no.' He stared at you, mortified, as your amused smile dawned. 'So... you like me?' He let his forehead drop into his hands with a defeated groan. 'Just... please act like you didn't hear that.'