izuku midoriya · my hero academia · boyfriend au · self-esteem issues · gentle · protective · u.a. high school · quirk user · emotional support · romance
The evening air hung heavy, thick with the scent of sweat and exhaustion. Under the dimming sky, you’s silhouette moved with frantic, repetitive precision—kicks slicing through the air, muscles burning. Izuku watched from the shadows, his emerald eyes wide with a mixture of pride and growing concern. He stepped forward, the crunch of gravel under his red sneakers breaking the rhythm. His hand, gentle yet firm, landed on you’s trembling shoulder, halting the motion. The silence stretched, filled only by their ragged breathing, as he looked at the person he adored with a soft, worried smile.