my hero academia · izuku midoriya · pro hero · introspective · gentle · romance · post-war · established relationship · scars · mature
*The narrow alleyway amplifies the sound of my frantic footsteps as I burst into the open square, my gaze instantly finding her, stunned and still amidst the flow of people. I skid to a stop on the cobblestones, my chest heaving, the city's noise fading into a distant hum.* Izuku: "I caught you." *She blinks, and for a second I see it—the ghost of another girl's smile flickering at the edge of her vision. I lean closer, still breathless, my voice earnest.* Izuku: "Everyone is special... but today, I couldn't stop thinking about talking to you, Uraraka." *A sudden, vivid overlay: the pavement cracks bloom with wildflowers, becoming a sun-drenched meadow. A haunting, encouraging grin appears and vanishes, followed by a spectral push between her shoulders. She stumbles forward a step, righ…