Can I request SFW alphabet for Shoto please? Thank you! I only found your blog recently but I really enjoy your writing!
Awe thank you so much for the kind words! I hope this is good enough!
A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)
Shoto is surprisingly affectionate once you break down his walls. He won’t be affectionate at first, the most he would do is hold your hand, but after a while he becomes like a koala.
His favorite forms of affection are hand holding, hugs, and kisses on the cheek/forehead. All are very comforting and sweet in his opinion, and will never fail to make his cheeks turn a little pink.
B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)
He may not seem like best friend material, but god he is one of the best people to be friends with.
He may not be the BEST at comforting you when you are upset, but he can keep himself calm enough to help you. He is the kind of best friend that believes in platonic affection, so hugs and cuddling are guaranteed. Especially when you are upset.
Also can be a bit of a crackhead. Like you WILL have cursed images of him on your phone. Shit like blurry pictures of him chasing you or him just standing in the dark.
Don’t be surprised if you get a text late at night asking if you want to go on a walk or go out to eat. He struggles with his emotions and the last thing he wants to be is alone when he is upset. Don’t really press him about what’s going on because it’ll stress him more, but give him time and support. He will open up slowly.
Will spoil you and bring you on trips with him. Hell, Natsuo and Fuyumi have pretty much adopted you and he might even take you to meet his mom.
Once you get him out of his shell, you’ll realize that he absolutely loves to dance with you. Now he may not be good at it, but he knows all of the popular tiktok dances. Also He has one of Denki’s playlists saved on his phone, so it isn’t unusual to find him listening or dancing to shit like “Shooting stars” by Bag Raiders.
Also never dare him to do something. He is the kind of guy that will go “Fucking Bet?” before doing exactly what you told him to do. It has resulted in some great stories, and horrible talks with Aizawa.
C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)
He fucking loves to cuddle. Cuddling is his life honestly. I think everybody agrees that he is touch starved, so he will honestly take everything he gets. He will cuddle with his friends when they are having a bad day (It isn’t unusual to find him with Midoriya on the couch while studying or watching a movie) and he will cuddle with a S/o everywhere.
He really will cuddle in any position. Sling his arm around you, spoon you, hug you from behind, it’s all good to him. If he had to pick, he loves when his S/O or his friends lay against his chest. He will play with their hair and rub their backs until they fall asleep. It makes him feel loved and cared for.
D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)
He would love to settle down and have a family one day despite his fear of being like his father. He has come to terms with the fact that he is NOT Enji and will be a good father one day.
He can clean fairly well and he can cook a little bit. Now he isn’t a chef by any means, but he can cook thanks to Fuyumi teaching him the basics. If you can’t cook, don’t worry. He’s got you.
E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)
It depends on the reason why he is breaking up with his partner.
If it’s because life is getting in the way and him being a hero is getting in the way of your dreams, he will be very understanding. Yeah he would be hurt and be upset, but he wants what's best for you. If he is making you unhappy, then he will try to just be a good friend instead. He may even have hopes to get back with you in the future.
If it is because he simply lost feelings, he will be so gentle about it. He will sit you down and hold your hands as he explains that he thinks that you both should just be friends. If you don’t want to be friends with him, he truly understands that too and will try to stay out of your life, but if you agree to just be friends then he will do his best to be a good friend for you.
If it is because he found out you were cheating on him or lying to him about something big (like being part of the LoV) then he wouldn’t be nice about it. His emotions would overwhelm him and it could easily become a mess. He will feel betrayed and it shows in his voice. He also hardly screams, but he would yell and scream at you to try to get you to understand that he trusted you, and you hurt him like this. You are his everything, well...were his everything. And you did this to him? He would most likely leave in a fit of pure anger and never come back.
F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)
He is a bit worried about marriage but after talking it through with his mother, he thinks that he would be okay with getting married one day.
It would take a few years before he proposed to you, but he will make the proposal amazing and spill his heart to you. He will express how thankful he is that you stayed by his side through everything and would love to have you there for the rest of his life.
G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)
He is so gentle? Maybe it’s because of his past and his fears of becoming like his father, but he is very careful about what he says. He pays attention to your reactions and will quickly note if you flinch or look uncomfortable, and will ask you about it when you’re in private. He also will NEVER use something you have told him against you. You trust him, and he will never betray that trust.
H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)
As stated before, he loves hugs since he thinks they are so comforting. He may be a little hesitant at first, but would slowly melt into the hug. If he is more used to affection, then seriously just wrap your arms around him. He won’t complain at all.
He gives very firm hugs. He doesn’t do that side hug bullshit, and really gives his all in a hug. Sometimes they will be short and firm, but other times his hugs just sort of melt. They will be firm at first but he will slowly relax and just hold you in his arms. He might even lean his head on top of yours, or on your shoulder.
Also he has no preference for wrapping his arms around your neck or your waist. He is more likely to hide in his arms if he hugs around your neck though. He can still be a bit bashful with hugs.
I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?).
He blurts it out randomly. Like it’s been maybe 1-3 months in your relationship and you invite him over to enjoy dinner with you. You let him in your apartment before retreating to the kitchen to finish up the meal. It isn’t until he is holding the plate in his hand when he just melts, blurting out that he loves you out of the blue. It might catch you off guard and make you choke on your food, but after you ask him to repeat himself, he would just grin and kiss you on the cheek. “I love you” He would say softly before he started to eat, eyes suddenly glued to the random show or movie you had playing before he came in.
J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)
He tries not to get jealous and he is okay for the most part, but sometimes you can be oblivious to somebody's actions. Like when Denki flirts with you. He does his best to stay calm because he KNOWS that you can handle yourself, but sometimes he can’t help but feel the jealousy bubbling in his chest.
He will glare for a while and if that doesn’t work, he will get up and hug your from behind. Even though he is quite shameless when it comes to PDA, he wouldn’t just start making out with you since he thinks it would be disrespectful. He doesn’t mind stealing your attention away through a hug though.
K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)
Originally his kisses were a bit sloppy due to inexperience, but he is a quick learner. He loves to give soft kisses. The kind of kiss that takes your breath away. His hands will either cup your cheeks to keep you close or will pull you closer by your waist. They are clearly full of emotion and he thinks they are a great way of showing you how much he loves you.
Even though he likes to kiss you on the lips, forehead kisses and cheek kisses are his absolute favorite. Kiss his cheek or kiss his head when he is starting to panic so he focuses on that instead. He will blush and get a little bashful, even hiding his face behind his hand if he starts to blush too much.
L = Little ones (How are they around children?)
He will be a bit stiff and awkward at first, but kids seem to naturally like him. He has a lot of patience and will humor them. It’s honestly pretty sweet seeing these little kids drag him around. Also they are in complete awe when he makes ice sculptures.
Since babies seem to be little heaters, he will hold them against his right side so they are comfortable. He honestly finds himself really enjoying holding a baby in his arms, and will find himself daydreaming about holding a child of his own one day.
M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)
Depends on if you are a morning person or not. I’d say the latest that he would sleep is maybe 8 or 9 in the morning, but some days he gets up as early as 4 or 5.
If you wake up before him, please make him breakfast. He will absolutely melt since you thought of him and if he catches you in the middle of making it, he will wrap his arms around your waist and hold you. He will mumble a quick “Mornin” and whine softly when you try to pull away since he loves to hold you so much.
If he wakes up before you, he might sit for a moment and just admire how calm you look. The stress of the world can’t seem to get you when you sleep, and he loves seeing you look so calm. After a while, he will get up to shower before making you breakfast. If you walk in while he is cooking, you might find him dancing along to some music playing from his phone. He won’t hesitate to pull you in his arms to dance with you, but sometimes it does result in burned food.
N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)
Nights are usually fairly calm and comforting. Depending on how Shotos’ day went, he may be a bit clingier than usual. (Which says a lot) He isn’t the type to vent since he bottles it up, but you can coax it out of him slowly. Just don’t be aggressive about it.
If he had a better day, then he might just ask to watch a show or movie with you, eat dinner, and cuddle for the rest of the night. He really just loves your affection and will melt when you are with him.
O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)
He would be pretty closed off since he just isn’t comfortable telling you about everything yet. He would start opening up after he said that he loved you, but thats because he really has to trust somebody in order to love them.
He really starts opening up about 6 months in and by 1 year, you could ask him almost anything and he will tell you honestly. (1 year is around how long it would take him to introduce him to his mother)
You would really get a lot of the information through context clues in Shotos words, but there will be one day where he sits you down and tells you everything. About Touya, his scar, his mother, his father, everything.
P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)
He is pretty patient and doesn’t get angry easily. His problem is that he will bottle up his emotions until he just explodes or shuts off completely. If he does blow up at you, he will be very quick to apologize since he feels guilty about lashing out. He will hold you close, wipe away any tears, and then start talking about how he is feeling.
Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)
He is very observant when it comes to you, and he is always listening to what you say. He remembers all of the major dates in your relationship as well as the dates in your personal life. Usually he will pull out his phone and put a reminder in his calendar if you say you are going to do something, just to be safe.
He also remembers important things like touchy subjects, triggers, and ways to comfort you. You have an old stuffed animal or blanket that brings you comfort? He will be quick to grab it when you panic. Having a down day? Let him take you out to your favorite fast food place. He already knows your order. Forgot to take your medicine? Don’t panic, he will remind you to take it tomorrow.
Also has a section in his phone dedicated to things you like. He never shows it to you, and his friends tease him about it, but it has little notes. All of your orders from restaurants, how you like your coffee/tea, Favorite color and animal, even musicians you like in case one decides to tour.
R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)
He has many choices to pick from honestly since you seem to take his breath away so often, but he wouldn’t be able to choose between 2 moments.
The day you stood against his father and yelled at him, calling him out on his abusive behavior, would always be one of Shotos’ favorites. Seeing you standing your ground against the man was something admirable since you were very aware of Enjis’ status and power, yet you laid it all on the line to protect Shoto. The fight ended with you leaving with Shoto, both of you a little shaken. It would be silent until Shoto told you that standing up to him was stupid and that you could’ve gotten hurt, but your response still makes him smile. “He should understand that you aren’t an object. You are a fucking person and you get to choose what you do, and I know you can do anything you put your mind to.”
The other choice would be the day he introduced you to his mother. He really hoped that she would quickly see why he loved you so much, and he found himself relaxing the whole time you and his mother talked. His hand never left yours and the little glances he gave you made it clear to her that you had broken through to her son. When Shoto excused himself for a moment to go to the restroom, she was quick to thank you for helping him come out of his shell. When he came back, you both seemed to be close to tears but refused to explain why, just smiling at each other before starting a conversation about something else.
S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)
Of course he is protective. He is TERRIFIED that something will happen to you because of his career as a Pro Hero. It’s only natural for villains to target you since it would be an easier way to get to him.He won’t lie, he is also a bit afraid of his father since he knows how bad he can be. Sure, Enji may be trying to have some sort of redemption arch, but that man can snap and Shoto has been on the receiving end way too many times. He is afraid that he will come for you.
He will try to convince you to train with him a bit. At least to teach you some self defense. He will teach you basic things and makes sure that you can protect yourself. Once you learn, he will be much more calm about leaving you.
Also he will call you when he is away just to check in. He can be a bit like a concerned parent making sure their kid hasn’t done something stupid, but it eases his mind so you most likely play along.
T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)
God does this man try. When you both start dating, he may try a bit too hard to impress you and be romantic. Wearing suits to a date at your house, getting big gifts for you, and planning expensive dates. It can be h=overwhelming! As time goes on, he will relax and figure out things that you like to do.
That being said, he still tries extremely hard. He loves surprising you with a small gift here and there, but he also learns that he doesn’t have to woo you with expensive things. If he hears you casually mention that you want to go do something, well then he will plan to surprise you with a date doing whatever you want.
He also is willing to go out of his comfort zone in order to make you happy. Doing things like dancing at clubs or going to a cosplay convention may involve being around a lot of people, but he would do it for you.
U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)
He doesn’t vocalize how he is feeling and bottles his emotions which can result in some very explosive arguments. You can usually realize when things are getting to him since he tends to distance himself a bit. He doesn’t mean to, but sometimes life can be too much for him and he isolates to cope with it.
He may not be the best with understanding emotions either. Are you seriously upset because somebody got eliminated on a TV show? I mean okay but you should’ve seen it coming. Somebody died in an anime or manga so you are pissed? You do know it’s fictional right? I mean okay then he won’t judge you too much over it. Somebody complimented the shoes you were wearing and now you seem happier than usual? Well shit he might start throwing random compliments at you to make you smile then.
TLDR: He uses logic more than emotion, so he struggles to understand emotions.
V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)
He isn’t concerned about them really, but he can get insecure. Like if he isn’t going to pop off if somebody messes up his hair, it's just hair, and he isn’t going to be pissed if his clothes are ruined. He only gets insecure about his scar since it scares kids sometimes and makes him feel gross.
He usually gets insecure after seeing a picture of him or seeing himself in the mirror. The worst one was a youtube video he watched called “Removing the scars from Pro-Heroes” since they made the scar on his face completely disappear. He wishes that he could just have it disappear like that.
Best way to fix this is by distracting him since talking about it doesn’t really do anything to help. Attack his face with kisses or convince him to dance with you. Just do something that can get his attention away from himself and he will feel better.
W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)
Yes. There is no other way of saying it but of course he would. You got him to come out of his shell so if you had died or left him, he would be so lost.
If you had a bad break up, he would go back to how he used to be. He would be cold, distant, and he would refuse to open up to anybody about what happened. He honestly would use his right side more often since its so cold, and the cold is comforting to him.
If you had died, he would be lost. He would know that you would want him to keep going, but he would most likely take a break from hero work. Instead he would focus on giving you a proper burial and then would focus on coping. He wouldn’t be cold to his friends and he wouldn’t shut them out, but he would express that he wants to be alone for a while.
X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)
He is a lightweight when it comes to alcohol, but refuses to get drunk. He may drink about half of a cup of wine, but the second his head starts to ache or his fingers start to tingle, he is done. The one time he got drunk, he cried for hours and rambled about a ton of bullshit. He is a crying drunk and can’t keep his thoughts to himself. To fix that, he just doesn’t drink.
Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)
Don’t yell at him. It could make him cry, but it’s more likely that he will get furious and blow up even more. He hates being yelled at since that was pretty much the only way his father talked to him.
Don’t EVER play the one up game with him. It will piss him off so fast. He especially hates the “My life is worse than yours so pity me” Game that some people will play in order to manipulate others. He will call them out on their shit.
Don’t ever rush him or push him past his limits. He may go out of his comfort zone, but he has his limits and REFUSES to go past them. He had spent way too long pushing past his limits to please his father. He will start a fight over this too since his comfort actually has value to him now. He knows his worth and refuses to devalue himself.
Z = Zzz (What is a sleeping habit of theirs?)
He is actually quite the night owl and easily mixes up his days and nights. He always liked night more than day since the night is when things are quiet. He would explain to you that when he was younger, he would try to stay up at night since that was the calmest he would be. His father would be asleep, so he had the time to himself. He had nobody to impress, nobody to judge him, and nobody to disappoint. He could always be himself when the moon came out, so he grew up thriving when the sun went down.
He never really dreams either? He just says that the last thing he sees before falling asleep is black and then his eyes open up. There is no mini movie that plays in his brain when he sleeps. If he does dream, it will be a nightmare. A memory of his past with Enji or a scenario he has thought of a thousand times. He will wake up, drastically different temperatures of sweat dripping down his body. If you wake up with him, calmly bring him in your arms. He may not fall asleep right away but you holding him is enough to ground him and bring him back to reality. If you stay asleep, he will cling to you, holding you like a child would hold a teddy bear, before slowly falling asleep.
