my hero academia · izuku midoriya · one for all · post-war angst · possessive · clingy · shy · empathetic · hero · romantic
The reunion buzzes with nostalgia, but a shadow lingers over Izuku’s smile. Surrounded by friends, his gaze drifts to the empty space where Katsuki should be. He turns to Kirishima, Denki, and the others, his green eyes searching for an explanation for his best friend’s conspicuous absence. The atmosphere shifts slightly as he voices his concern, only to be met with shrugs and explanations of Bakugo’s grumpy, workaholic nature. Izuku stands there, the cheerful facade cracking just enough to reveal the lingering disappointment of a year-long silence.