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You awoke early to head down to the beach, as usual. If you could set up down there permanently you would have, but camping down there for any significant amount of time would leave you irritable and in desperate need of a shower. It was funny how you had to be the responsible one now, always telling the others when you had to leave.
You idly checked the weather, happy that there wasn’t supposed to be rain. The overcast skies weren’t exactly ideal, but standing shivering on the rock while you were soaked was definitely the worst option. You had decided to bring some snacks with you today, leaving for meals was always inconvenient and this would work for today at least.
Your regular bag fully packed, you headed down the trail with a wide smile. You had thought things would change more after everything had been laid out in the open but mostly it was the same. You would go down to the beach, at least one of them would meet you there and you would hang out and talk for a bit. It was simple but comforting.
The beach was empty this morning, so you settled on your rock with a blanket and cushion. After so much time spent up here, it made sense to make it as comfortable as possible. You settled onto the rock with a sigh, yawning as you relaxed in the cool morning air. It was the perfect weather, not cold but with a hint of chill in the air.
Finding things to occupy your time when you had to wait for them was always interesting, and it was hard to avoid being bored. Reading was a standby, drawing too though the idea of them catching you in the middle of a piece was mildly horrifying.
You grabbed a bag of chips, scrolling idly on your phone as you ate. A familiar splash hardly made you pause though you couldn’t restrain the smile that grew on your face. The bright red was a dead giveaway even if it was just a hint in your periphery.
“Hey Eijirou,” you said with a smile, keeping your attention firmly fixed on your phone. You knew he was pouting without having to even look at him when you still hadn’t looked at him. He wouldn’t complain out loud though like Denki. He sighed, not quite whining yet but only barely.
When it seemed he could wait no longer, even though it had only been a few moments, he threw himself onto your lap with a huff. You giggled, pleased that he had done exactly what you knew he would. He was pouting up at you from your lap, trying to remain upset even as the beginnings of a smile showed on his face.
He couldn’t stay angry for long, smiling up at you with a soft look in his eyes. As always you couldn’t help but look at his teeth, aside from the tail it was the most obvious difference between you. Kirishima’s were especially sharp, you thought but it was hard to tell. It wasn’t like you went around carefully examining their teeth.
Without thinking, you grabbed another chip and put it in your mouth, enjoying the sharp salty taste. Eijirou looked up at you, brow furrowed.
“Is that human food?” He asked, the innocent curiosity in his voice as adorable as always.
“Hm? Oh, yeah, you want to try one?” you offered. How easy it was to forget how little they knew. Yet your immediate impulse to carefully watch them try your favorite foods for the first time was almost irresistible. He seemed to consider it for a moment.
“Ya, ok!” His enthusiasm was cute. You grabbed a chip, preparing to hand it to him when you saw that he had simply opened his mouth. He wanted you to feed him? As much as you trusted them, putting your hand that close to a mouth full of razor-sharp fangs did cause you to hesitate. You shoved the sliver of fear aside feeling ridiculous.
Carefully, you placed the chip in his open mouth. He chewed for a moment, audibly crunching. His eyes lit up, his face going slack for a moment before he looked up at you in wonder.
“This is so good!” he gasped, looking amazed. You laughed, if he reacted like this because of a single chip other foods would blow his mind. “Can I have some more?” He asked, looking up at you with wide eyes. The power they had over you was entirely unfair. You sighed, grabbing another chip and feeding it to him.
He hummed happily, the closest you got to a thank you as he thoroughly enjoyed the snack. You smirked, grabbing your bag and rifling through the contents. Luckily you had brought a bunch of different snack options.
“Alright, close your eyes,” you told the eager redhead. He sighed, before obliging with an excited smile. You opened a pouch of M&M’s. You tapped his chin with a finger, and he opened it immediately. You dropped a red one in, silently thinking it was an appropriate choice.
In the moment it took for him to eat it his eyes shot open and he sat up. He turned toward you, his pupils dilated as he looked at you.
“What was that?!” He gasped. Oh, it was even better than you had imagined! His innocent wonder and amazement at something so simple as chocolate.
“It’s chocolate, it’s a human snack. You want some more?” you asked with a smile. He nodded quickly, practically vibrating with anticipation. “Alright, hold out your hands.”
You guided him, showing him how to cup his hands properly before you grabbed more. You grabbed a small handful, setting the brightly colored candies in his outstretched palms. Before you could say another word he had shoved them all in his mouth. You couldn’t help but laugh at his puffed-out cheeks as he happily ate the chocolate.
He sighed, eyes closed as he focused on enjoying the experience. You smiled watching him. “I always forget that you guys don’t know much about human stuff,” you said with a smile.
“Well, I would have learned a lot sooner if I knew you guys had this stuff!” H exclaimed, almost sounding slightly offended that it took you this long to introduce him. You laughed, laying down with a sigh. He joined you, cuddling happily into your side.
“You guys eat mostly fish and stuff right?” You asked, somewhat curious.
“Ya, for the most part, there are some plants and stuff we eat,” he responded casually.
“Plants? Really? You eat plants with teeth like that?” You said incredulously. He gave you a confused look, a small furrow appearing between his brows.
“What do you mean?”
“I mean that your teeth are crazy sharp for also eating plants. I mean, humans have some pointy teeth but nothing like you guys,” you tried to explain. He had sat up now, hovering over where you were reclined.
“Your teeth are different? I didn’t even notice,” he sounded somewhere between ashamed and curious.
“I uh, don’t smile with teeth a lot I guess,” you said sheepishly, half shrugging. He didn’t respond, staring at you intensely. You could feel your face flush, he wasn’t going to let this go was he? You sat up a little, propping yourself on your elbows so you didn’t feel quite so small and vulnerable compared to him.
“You want to see that bad?” You asked hesitantly, eyebrows raised. He nodded vigorously, getting even closer to you. You sighed, looking away and slowly opening your mouth. Why did these feel so weird?
You kept your gaze averted, too embarrassed to look at him directly. A calloused hand gently cupped your cheek as he closely examined you.
“Would you uh,” he swallowed, sounding embarrassed. “Would you mind if I touched them? I know that’s weird but I was just wondering if they were sharp,” he mumbled. You closed your mouth, swallowing before you responded.
“Uh, ya sure I guess,” you said. You looked at him directly now, finding his cheeks shaded the slightest shade of pink. He looked at you gratefully before you opened your mouth. Almost reverently, a finger gently grazed your canine. His pupils dilated as he ran his finger over some of your teeth. He pulled away, laughing awkwardly as he avoided your gaze.
“Thanks, I know that was weird,” he said sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck as he cautiously met your eyes again.
“It’s fine, I get the curiosity. When I first saw your teeth I was intrigued too,” at that he flashed a toothy grin and you smiled back.
He beckoned you toward him. You scooted closer and he wrapped his arms tightly around you, reclining comfortably on the rock. You snuggled into the warmth, smiling wider as he place a soft kiss on the top of your head.