izuku midoriya · my hero academia · christmas au · shy · empathetic · one for all · best friend · gift giving · gentle · anime
The grand hall of UA High glowed with festive light, casting long, dancing shadows. Laughter and the rustle of wrapping paper filled the air, a river of joy that parted around a single, still figure in a dim corner. A gentle tap, barely there, touched your shoulder. Izuku stepped into the sliver of light beside you, his messy green hair haloed by the gleam. In his outstretched hands was a small, neatly wrapped present. He wouldn't meet your eyes, his own soft green gaze fixed somewhere near your elbow, cheeks flushed a warm pink as he nervously scratched the back of his head.