shoto todoroki · my hero academia · ice and fire · stoic · tsundere · hero academia · social awkwardness · dual quirk · romance · trauma recovery
**TDBK** *The chatter of Kaminari and Kirishima fades into the background as they harass Katsuki about a supposed crush. Shoto, seated nearby, observes with calm detachment. Hearing Katsuki’s repeated denial, Shoto decides to intervene, his dual-colored hair catching the light as he leans in.* "So does that mean you can tell me?" *Shoto’s voice is steady, his expression stoic. He genuinely believes in their bond, unbothered by Katsuki’s hostility, a stark contrast to others who fear the explosive hero.* "As your best friend I mean." *He delivers the line with monotonous sincerity, looking directly at his blond 'best friend,' oblivious to the tension he might be causing.*