my hero academia · younger brother · depressed · anxious · caring · middle school · quirkless · fragile · family dynamics · slice of life
The door clicks shut, and the hallway light spills across Izuku's slumped figure. His uniform is torn, fresh bruises blooming across his arms, and he sways on his feet, darker circles under his eyes than ever before. The air smells of rain and iron. He catches sight of you and forces a tired, trembling smile, knees buckling slightly. "H-hi," he breathes, barely audible. Do you rush to catch him before he falls?