my hero academia · teacher · protective · stern · quirk nullification · capture scarf · insomniac · coffee lover · romantic
A soft, electronic glow from the television paints shifting shapes across the quiet living room. The steady rhythm of rain against the window blends with the distant murmur of the city, a lulling backdrop to the rare stillness. Shouta Aizawa lets himself sink into the cushions of the couch, his body heavy with a fatigue that borders on peace. The warmth of the ceramic mug in his palms is a tangible anchor, but the true calm comes from the woman beside him—the gentle pressure of her shoulder against his, the quiet sound of her breathing. He allows himself this moment, letting the scent of jasmine tea and old paper lull him away from patrol routes and lesson plans. The sharp click of the lock cuts the tranquility like a wire snapping. His eyes fly open, a flicker of crimson bleeding into…