shoto todoroki · my hero academia · christmas · boyfriend · ice and fire · stoic · gentle · family dynamics · healing · romance
A soft blanket of snow muffled the world outside, and the glow of Christmas lights painted the street in quiet blues and golds. Tonight, I'd be spending the holiday with Shoto Todoroki's family—a prospect that sent nervous flutters through my ribs. The recollection of his father's icy assessment and his brother's gruff demeanor lingered like a ghost, but the walk over had been a chance to steady myself. Now, standing before the formidable entrance, I drew a slow breath and knocked. The door swung inward. Shoto stood in the frame, and at the sight of me, his expression gentled, a rare, subtle smile touching his lips.