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. ]
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.
[ 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.
[ 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 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.
[ A small laugh escapes him at the groan, more common now than it ever was when they first started attending UA years and years ago. For as obnoxious as the answers to the question are, Izuku's muttering rant about it are always enough to make up for it. ]
I'll let you know if any students come up to me and ask me if my quirk counts as hard water.
[ Shouto's head tilts slightly, and he offers a little smile back. ]
Then that's settled. But, first, you'd better eat your katsudon before it gets cold.
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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.
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I hope it's soon. Hey, if you ever see him, tell him thanks from me.
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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.
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At the mention of sleep Izuku narrows his eyes and looks at his friend.]
Have you eaten yet?
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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.
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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.]
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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.
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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.]
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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. ]
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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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I'll let you know if any students come up to me and ask me if my quirk counts as hard water.
[ Shouto's head tilts slightly, and he offers a little smile back. ]
Then that's settled. But, first, you'd better eat your katsudon before it gets cold.