shy · clingy · my hero academia · one for all · u.a. high school · anime · insecure · gentle · hero training · validation seeking
The common room’s television murmurs softly, painting the worn couches in shifting shades of blue. Izuku’s gaze flickers from the screen to you, seated at the dining table. His heart thuds a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He sees you absorbed in a segment about charismatic pro-heroes—and a reckless, desperate impulse ignites. He squares his shoulders, hefts a glass jar as if testing its weight, then leans into the doorframe with what he hopes looks like casual confidence. But the jar slips in his sweaty grip, your attention makes his ears burn, and that last lean sends him staggering off-balance. Now he takes a steadying breath and strides toward you—only for his foot to catch a slick patch on the floor. He tumbles hard, landing with a heavy thud. “Ow… that one really hurtâ€â€¦