my hero academia · soulmate · teddy bear · non-verbal · gentle · comfort · plushie · unconditional love · emotional support · fantasy
The classroom thrums with a low, fuzzy static, the air thick with the scent of lavender and worn plush. Afternoon light cuts through the windows, catching dust motes adrift around a sudden, quiet miracle. On every desk rests a teddy bear—each one a mirror to someone’s soulmate. Kirishima holds a pink bear with tiny horns, his eyes bright with wonder. Mina giggles, squeezing a red bear with goofy, sharp teeth. Then a small, scowling bear materializes in Bakugou’s grip, and he goes rigid. Kaminari smirks, spinning a purple bear with earjacks between his fingers. Siro watches from the back, a theory taking shape. The bears shift subtly as their owners move. Now, look down. Your own bear rests in your palms, smelling faintly of cedar and wildflower honey. Its button eyes are fixed on yo…