Regressor: Todoroki (7-10, older kid regressor)
Caregiver(s): Deku and Bakugo
Requested by: anon (Todoroki anon?)
Tw: spoilers to canon events, cursing, Bakugo being Bakugo, slight angst
Todoroki, Deku, and Bakugo were huffing- mid battle for training. After the attack on their camping trip and the experiences the three had with their class, villains, and Allmight, the boys realized how much they needed to improve. Todoroki especially, he had come mere inches from Dabi in his efforts to save Bakugo. He remembered the dastardly look in the villain’s eye and how close they came. It was enough to set off a chain reaction.
Todoroki was in his head as he fought, mostly staying between Deku and Bakugo. Blocking Bakugo’s attacks with ice and Deku’s attempts to get to him with fire walls. Todoroki noted this fuzzy feeling, it was a feeling he had gotten used to. He would occasionally soothe it by watching old Allmight cartoons or drinking his childhood favorite milk drink. He didn’t know what to think of it, much less how to categorize it. Sometimes, the feeling made Todoroki want to do child like things, such as playing with toys described for babies or have items as described for toddlers. And sometimes, it was still like that but less, sometimes he just wanted to nap or have a sticker book.
Todoroki figured this was embarrassing and decided to keep this to himself, but he wasn’t doing the best job. Bakugo had picked up on his antics every so often.
“Damn it Icyhot, is that all you got? Come at me with that kickass flame!” roared Bakugo
“Nah, I think I should…take a break” Todoroki responded, looking at his hands
“No way! You were about to beat up Deku here”
“Breaks are important to training, Kacchan” interrupted Deku
“No one asked Deku, besides, Icyhot and I don’t need your permission”
“It’s just that I need a break, ‘m kinda tired..” Todoroki mumbled
“Why don’t you do that thing where you act like a baby?” Bakugo stretched
Todoroki flushed slightly, caught off guard. He thought he’d done a good job at hiding his regression. But he had on occasion left some of his gear out or forgotten to close the door to his room. Small things that left him open.
“You mean kid?” Deku said, wiping his palms. “I saw the Allmight cartoons channel left on the tv and that’s more kid stuff than anything. Always talking about lessons, very inspiring stuff”
“Icyhot knows what I mean”
Todoroki glanced at his feet, super embarrassed and slipping. He wasn’t the best at showing his emotions. “Sorry..” he mumbled
“Todoroki, it’s okay. It’s a coping mechanism, right? Iida was telling me about it during our work studies” Deku responded
“Shut up Deku, go get the kid an ice pack and some cartoons” Bakugo said
“I can get it myself..” Todoroki mumbled, still not looking at either of them.
Todoroki was big enough to take care of himself but he had to admit that the semi support was nice.
“You wanna help?” Bakugo asked, hands on hips in that sassy sort of caregiver way.
“You can help by getting out of the training room and on the couch watching those damn superhero cartoons. Kids don’t belong in here”
Todoroki glanced between both Deku and Bakugo.
“Don’t mind Kacchan, Todoroki. I understand. Sometimes things get stressed and being..small helps, right? I can get you some snacks if you want” Deku chimed in
Todoroki beamed and nodded, much more pleased with Deku. He toddled over to the tv, now in comfy clothes and sat on the couch. He sat criss cross applesauce as he watched Bakugo fiddle with the tv’s remote and giggled quietly when Bakugo almost chucked it at the tv because he couldn’t figure it out. With Deku’s help they got the channel on and Todoroki settled.
Though Todoroki was nonverbal in his regression, Deku and Bakugo were able to understand his needs and care for him appropriately. He had a yummy snack made for him which he thanked Deku for by sitting closer to him and handing him the remote. Todoroki witnesses silly arguments as the two caregivers cared for his kiddo brain, which he could’ve easily cared for himself but he didn’t mind. Maybe having friends wasn’t so bad, and maybe trust wasn’t something he had to keep guarded.
Though Todoroki would end up asleep by the end of the cartoon, napping between Bakugo and Deku, he was content. This was the first time, in what felt like most of his regression, that felt sort of peaceful and happy.
