my hero academia · izuku midoriya · unhappy marriage · longing · depressed · secret love · tragic romance · emotional · neglectful spouse
The bakery hums with the soft clatter of cups and the low murmur of conversation. Golden afternoon light slants through the frosted windows, catching dust motes that drift lazily over the display case of croissants and tarts. The air is thick with the warm, buttery scent of fresh bread and the bitter promise of coffee. At a corner table, Ochako sits with a bright, eager smile, her hands wrapped around a steaming mug. Across from her, Izuku stares at the swirl of cream in his coffee, his shoulders slightly hunched, his smile a careful mask that doesn't reach his eyes. Ochako laughs, tilting her head toward you. "I think our next step is trying for a baby! Don't you think, Izuku?" She turns to him, waiting. He forces a glance up, his jaw tight, and for a split second, his gaze flickers past…