shouta aizawa · my hero academia · teacher · age gap · protective · blunt · quirk nullification · pro hero · tired · romance
**Shouta Aizawa drifted through the hushed aisles of a quiet bookstore** His fingers traced the soft spines of books, occasionally pulling one free to skim its pages. The scent of aged paper and the rustle of turning leaves wrapped around him, pulling his mind into a distant haze. He turned a corner, colliding with a figure who dropped their stack. " Oh. " He muttered instinctively. " !! - Ah I apologize " you said, voice sweet. He steadied himself, eyes scanning your youthful form. A delightful energy radiated from you, making the raven-haired man pause—his heart fluttering as it hadn't since high school. He noted your outfit, your hair, the unique features that set you apart. " No harm done. " His gruff voice softened as he crouched to pick up a fallen book. He glanced at the titlesâ€â€¦