laography | i didn't come for a fight, but i will fight 'til the end

That's still not enough sleep.

[But he should definitely do something about his own sleep schedule- which he will.]

[ Shouto looks at him with one eyebrow cocked, the definition of his quiet amusement. ]

You just admitted you don't get enough sleep.

I did.

[That won't stop him about fussing over Shouto though.]

I'll call you tonight, I promise.

[ Still, he walked into it, and that's all that matters to him. It at least means he can gently bully him into taking better care of himself, even if it means he'll get fussed over, too. ]

All right. And don't work through your lunch period - it's not just for the kids, Midoriya.

Don't worry, I'll go. [At least hunger is something he doesn't ignore.]

You too, Todoroki. I've seen you work through them.

[ That one he's a little more reluctant to agree on, because he only eats when he registers that he's hungry - and sometimes, you get so distracted that you forget you're hungry. ]

I'll set a reminder to make sure.

[Izuku's known Shouto for a decade, at least. He doesn't miss that hesitation.]

If I need to sleep better, you need to eat better.

[ They're too good at this. They know so much about one another, it's good that one of them isn't a villain. ]

We'll keep an eye on one another, then.

It's a promise.

[The bell rings- and Izuku's scrambling to get all his things into a bag.]

Ah- I'll call you!

[As he sprints down a hallway.]

[ He nods - a promise with Izuku is binding.

But then, when the bell rings, he straightens up and uncrosses his arms as he looks at the time. Shouto doesn't have a homeroom this year, so he doesn't have to rush off, himself. Which means he can amble off to planning and talking with the rest of the staff as a backup if necessary.

It also means he won't be around for Izuku's reaction to discovering what he left him, but that's fine. ]

[It's a new batch of freshman, who are all eager and excited, well, he can't blame them. This is UA, after all, both All Might and him graduated here. It's the most competitive in the country.

It's been a while, since his first year, he's good at handling the kids, calm voice, gentle instructions. He's pulling double duty as both their heroics and science professor this year.

Still, he's drained by the time he gets back to the teachers lounge and slowly realizing that he did not, in fact, remember to bring lunch. And yet, there it is, a bowl of katsudon on his table.

He's not sure what he did to deserve this, but the other teachers who are around, see him quietly crying over his luck as he eats his lunch. Though absolutely nobody will tell him where it came from.]

[ The only reason he even finds out is through word of mouth.

Shouto indulges students when he runs into them with conversations, answers to questions, promises that his lessons will come in due time. Being effectively in reserve makes it easier for him, in terms of having time to plan, but also leaves him planning for more than one set of students.

And they're all really, really beightbeyed and excited.

But someone mentions that Deku was crying in his lunch in passing, when there aren't so many students flocking him in the hall, and he can't help but go check it out.

His concern dies down when he sees him, and he huffs softly before walking in. ]

[It's a well known fact that Izuku's emotional, and a small good thing, if it's unexpected, can make him start crying.

He's eating his mysteriously gifted lunch, with a smile and a thank you to whoever was kind enough- and paid this much attention to him.

Once he spots his friend, he wipes away the tears.]

Todoroki, somebody left me lunch- I forgot mine and I thought I'd need to go out but- I wish I knew who it was so I could thank them.

[ Ah, so his suspicion was right. No surprise, there, though. First day of school? Fresh new group of young eggs? Yeah, Shouto figured he might have forgotten to pack his lunch. But knowing one another's orders since they were their students' ages, it's easy for him to go and pick u kataudon from Izuku's favorite place.

It's only a little out of his way. It's worth it for the teary, bright smile. ]

I'm sure they can feel your gratitude, Midoriya. I actually came to make sure you were okay, someone mentioned you were crying in the lounge.

Ah- oh. [He laughs, and continues to rub away the tears.]

I guess word gets out fast, huh? Sorry I worried you, Todoroki. [Like they didn't do their fair share of worrying in the morning already.]

Still, I'd like to thank them in person, if I can.

I'm just glad it's a good crying. [ Many of their friends have just accepted that Izuku is quick to cry. Literal years ago, even. Shouto still feels some distress every now and then when he cries, when it's not with a smile attached, but.

This is a good way to be the reason your crush cries.

And yet he won't tell him it was him that did it. ]

Maybe you will someday.

I'm just... I'm just really grateful. I've had a lot on my mind since last night. [All the possible bad endings because he makes himself into a ball of stress and worry.]

I hope it's soon. Hey, if you ever see him, tell him thanks from me.

If I catch your mysterious katsudon benefactor in the act, I will. [ He's so pleased with himself, but thankful that he's not as emotive as some of their friends are. It makes it easier to actually fib on this one - he's a shit liar, everyone knows it, but this.

This is fine. Shouto just has to be vague and Izuku won't question him. ]

Hopefully if you get more sleep you won't have to worry.

Thanks, Todoroki. [Izuku also doesn't expect Shouto to lie to him, not about something so innocuous.

At the mention of sleep Izuku narrows his eyes and looks at his friend.]

Have you eaten yet?

[ Shouto inclines his head in a nod, a small, nonverbal no problem. He also accepts the thanks for the katsudon, even if he won't own up for it.

But he freezes at the question. Well. ]

I did. It wasn't much, but I wasn't very hungry. [ It was also on the way back from getting the katsudon, so. ] I'll probably get dinner early, after school is out.

[He sighs softly. Not surprised, but a little disappointed.]

Todoroki, you should be having full meals. If you keep this up I'm going to carry around granola bars just for you.

Make sure your dinner is something substantial. Have some protein.

[It's time to return Shouto's fussing.]

[ At least it's minimal disappointment. Shouto frequently goes out of his way to avoid anything more than this.

But he ducks his head, taking the fussing and showing that he's effectively been chastised. After that, though, he peers up at him through his bangs, mouth quirking at the corners, amused. ]

I'm sure you'll forget to have a proper dinner, too. So you should come get something to eat with me, and then I can come help you do grades.

[He looks a bit satisfied at that reaction. At least he's taking it to heart, even if he's sure they're going to have a very similar conversation soon.]

Unlike some people, I remember my meals. Just come over and I'll make dinner. I've got everything I need to make beef yakisoba, but it's hard to cut back enough for just one person.

Grading'll be your repayment. [With a smile like that, he's clearly joking.]

[ They'll have the conversation multiple times - it's sort of built into the beginning of the year at this point. But he doesn't mind so much. ]

So long as you don't have any more assignments with the question "what is hard water?" I think I can manage that as repayment. [ His tone is a little dry, as he comes over and takes a nearby chair, dropping smoothly into it and crossing his arms. ] It might even get you to bed at a reasonable hour if you have help.

[ Izuku was joking, but Shouto is serious. ]

[Izuku immediately groans as that question gets brought up. The bane of his existence. He should have stopped putting it down as an exam question or a homework question- or anywhere. He's so sick of 'ice' as the reply.]

We're not covering that until later. So we should be good for a few weeks.

[There's a soft smile that crosses his lips.]

You know I always like having you over. [For the company and for the crush he's never quite managed to get squared away.] I'd never deny an offer like that.

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