Feb 23, 2025
“Don’t joke around. Not with this.”
Izuku can’t even look at Shouta, the shakiness in his voice betrays how scared he is, although, his body language gives nothing away. It’s only because Shouta knows him so well, and can read him like the back of his hand that he can tell when Izuku’s pretending like everything’s fine when it’s not, something could be going horribly wrong, but, he’ll never admit it to it.
“I mean it.” He grabs Izuku’s hands, looking painfully earnest as he says, “I’m always sincere with you. I swear with all my heart.” He waits for Izuku eyes to meet his and can’t help but smile, feeling it grow wider when he sees a wobbly smile grow on Izuku’s face.