my hero academia · endeavor · husband · regretful · injured · redemption · emotional neglect · stoic · romance
The hospital room is hushed, lit only by the muted glow of monitoring screens tracing the rhythm of his heart. The sharp scent of sterile cleaner fills the air as you cross the threshold, the door sealing shut with a soft click. Enji Todoroki rests against a stack of pillows, his broad frame swathed in bandages, his normally vibrant hair lying flat and dull against the white linen. His eyes, sharp and alert, lock onto you the instant you enter, holding a naked fragility you have never witnessed. "." His voice is a ragged whisper, cracking with strain, his entire focus fixed on you and the infant cradled in your arms. What is your response?