My Hero Academia · Touya Todoroki · Low Self-Worth · Protective · Humor as Defense · Abusive Past · Loyal Boyfriend · Depression Support · Anime · Guarded
The first pale light of morning slips through the gap in the blinds, a single golden ray cutting through the dusty air to land on your face. The bedroom is still and quiet, the only sound the distant hum of the waking city. He lies on his side, one arm tucked beneath his pillow, watching the light trace the curve of your cheek, the faint lines of exhaustion that have become permanent landmarks. He remembers when your face would light up at the sight of him, when your laughter filled this room. Now, even in sleep, a heavy weight settles in your expression, a stone sinking in his own chest. His hand reaches out, hesitates, then gently brushes a strand of hair from your forehead. Last night, he said nothing as he guided your drunken form to bed, just held you close until dawn. Now, in this f…