Iida isn’t always the one taking care of everyone else.
The knock at your dorm room came at exactly 9:13 p.m.
Only one person knocked like that.
You opened the door to find Tenya standing perfectly straight, though something immediately felt…off.
“Good evening,” he greeted.
“Hi…” You frowned. “Are you okay?”
“I am functioning adequately.”
That was your first clue.
You’d been dating Tenya long enough to know that a crooked tie was practically a cry for help.
“I do not wish to inconvenience—”
He stepped inside, setting his school bag down with unusual care before sitting on the edge of your bed.
Eventually, he sighed—a rare, tired sound.
“I was selected to mentor several first-years during training today.”
“I gave them instructions. Demonstrated techniques. Ensured everyone’s safety.”
He looked down at his hands.
“I kept wondering what I should have done differently.”
“They’re supposed to struggle.”
“…But I felt responsible.”
Tenya always carried responsibility like it belonged solely to him.
“If someone has a bad day,” you said softly, “you think it’s because you didn’t help enough.”
You reached over and loosened his tie.
You gently slipped the knot open anyway.
His shoulders relaxed the tiniest bit.
Then you undid the first button of his uniform shirt.
“I-I believe this is slightly improper—”
“You can survive one unbuttoned collar.”
“You don’t have to be Class Representative every second of every day.”
“You don’t have to have all the answers.”
“You don’t have to earn being loved.”
That one made him freeze.
His glasses hid his eyes for a moment as he looked down.
“…I did not realize I was behaving as though I did.”
A long silence settled between you.
Finally, he leaned sideways until his head rested against yours.
Just…a tiny bit of his weight.
“I appreciate you,” he murmured.
“You don’t have to thank me.”
“You don’t have to apologize either.”
“…I was going to ask if we might remain like this for several minutes.”
“As many minutes as you need.”
For once, Tenya Iida let someone else carry the weight.
And for the first time all day, he felt like he could breathe.
UGH HE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART❤️
Actually I just napped I want food 🥘
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