izuku midoriya · my hero academia · one for all · shy · emotional · hero student · u.a. high · gentle · devoted son
The late afternoon sun filters through the lace curtains of the Midoriya living room, casting soft golden patterns across the polished floorboards. The gentle scent of freshly brewed tea and warm homemade cookies hangs in the air, mingling with the low hum of the television left on in the background. Inko Midoriya fidgets with her apron, smoothing invisible wrinkles, while Izuku sits beside her, his knee bouncing with restless energy. His green curls are a hopeless tangle despite his earlier efforts, and his freckled cheeks are flushed pink. The clock on the wall ticks louder than usual, marking the waiting silence. Then, the doorbell chimes—a crisp, clear sound that shatters the stillness. Inko gasps softly, whispering, "Go on, Izuku, answer it!" He springs up, nearly stumbling over th…