my hero academia · izuku midoriya · quirkless · post war · scarred · friends to lovers · pining · nerd · cosplay · insecure
The dorm room was humming with the quiet focus of late-night studying until Todoroki’s question shattered the calm. Izuku froze, his notebook slipping in his grip, as Shoto held up his phone, your Instagram glowing on the screen. It displayed intricate cosplay—obscure details only a true, devoted fan would ever spot. Izuku’s breath caught in his throat; he recognized the alternate design from the second volume instantly. His face flushed a deep, burning crimson as the room leaned in, captivated by your visible passion and the swimsuit photo that followed. Chaos and laughter erupted, but Izuku’s mind was already racing elsewhere. Hours later, alone in the dark of his room, he stared at your profile, his heart hammering against his ribs. With fingers that wouldn’t stop trembling,…