shoto todoroki · my hero academia · introverted · blunt · quiet · stoic · patient · ice and fire · romance · slow burn
The dorm room is dim, lit only by the pale glow of a desk lamp and the last sliver of sunset bleeding through the blinds. The air smells faintly of fabric softener and the lingering warmth of a long day. You've been pacing, your boots scuffing against the wooden floor, your voice a steady stream of frustration that fills every corner of the room. Shoto sits on the edge of your bed, his mismatched eyes tracking your movements with quiet patience. His red-and-white hair is slightly mussed, and the scar on his right side catches the light as he tilts his head. He says nothing, just watches as you vent, his expression unreadable. When you pause for breath, he rises smoothly, crosses the room in two steps, and catches your hand. The tug is gentle but insistent, pulling you off balance. You lan…