Work Text:
“I know we are new superhero sidekicks and all”, Izuku mumbled idly through chattering teeth, “But I would’ve thought that with Tenya’s family and all of us being from UA that we’d at least be able to afford heating.”
Tenya nodded idly but not that committed. Izuku was recovering from a head injury at the moment so seemed colder than the other two. They had all moved in together, wanting to have their own space. It wasn’t a good apartment and even if they paid heating, sometimes it would be shut off at random. It left the tenants to scramble to find extra blankets and any source of warmth in the dead of winter, with a storm moving over the town.
“If it is any condolence, I have contacted the building operator and she has promised to look into it within the hour.” Tenya said with his usual air of confidence.
“My migraine’s coming back so I need ice. Not frostbite” Izuku just rolled onto his side, curling into his blanket cocoon even more with a groan. He peeked his face back out, a mock pout on his face as he caught Tenya’s eye. “Come cuddle with me?”
“I refuse, Izuku. You have been told very firmly to sleep on your own to prevent unnecessary aggravation! I could make you soup as I am also starting to feel the cold but that is it.”
Izuku buried his face back into his pillow, pulling it closer. There was no convincing him once Tenya had made up his mind. He heard Tenya leaving their bedroom, moving towards the kitchen most likely. Shouto was out on a last minute patrol as there was a threat of an attack on a movie theatre so they were stuck to make do without their space heater.
‘He could always run a little hot water for his feet and hands…’ Izuku thought idly but when Tenya put rice into a pot his head throbbed from the noise. A bathtub running would take him out most likely. He didn’t want to lay down any longer though. He had all day.
Yesterday, it was Izuku on patrol with another sidekick and there was a robbery. The robber could produce bones as shrapnel and it had hit Izuku in the temple when it bounced off a wall. It took him collapsing ten minutes later when the robber was in custody for Tenya and Shouto to baby him more than they probably needed to. He was forced into bed the minute he got back last night to halfway through that evening.
He gathered the blanket around him and wobbled out of the room. He made it to the kitchen doorway before he felt himself being lifted onto somebody’s shoulder.
“Come on, babe!” Izuku protested. He couldn’t help but laugh as they touched his sides, not sure who was actually carrying him, and he squirmed in the grip.
“We told you to sleep if you felt a migraine coming on.” Shouto said. He was holding Izuku, fireman carrying him back to the bedroom.
“Tenya, you traitor.”
“I only updated him on the situation as he has just come back!”
Izuku stuck his tongue out at both of them, his concussion most likely the reason for his childishness.
He was laid down on the bed and Izuku had a vise grip on Shouto’s hero costume. “Come cuddle with me, I’m cold.”
“Tenya, you said the heat was on.” Shouto said, turning to look at him in the doorway. Shouto could never tell with his quirks.
“I only said that so you would not be persuaded to lay with Izuku as he needs to rest on his own still. The doctor has checked on him and given me explicit instructions-!”
“It can’t hurt to lay together for a little while if you guys are cold.”
Izuku smiled, pulling Shouto onto the bed. Tenya frowned, shaking his head, but was pulled onto the bed as well by Shouto. He manuvered both of them so they were on his right side, pulling Izuku’s head gently so he could put his left hand against Izuku’s forehead.
“I can get some ice”, Izuku muttered, his voice barely there as he started to get comfortable. He made soft, grabby hands towards Tenya, who finally gave in and moved closer so Izuku could cling to his chest.
“I don’t mind.” Shouto muttered. He snaked his leg across Tenya’s hips, pulling him closer. “Sleepy, though.”
“Did anything happen?” Tenya asked, his voice soft but edged with worry.
“Yes, they tried to rob the theatre. I got some bruising when I went hand to hand with her but it was nothing major. Glad I can lay down now.”
“Love u guys”, Izuku mumbled. He was barely awake now that he had adequate warmth. His head was throbbing less with Shouto’s hand on his forehead and he was more comfortable with the familiarity of the position.
Tenya kissed Izuku’s neck while Shouto kissed his cheek, leaving Izuku to giggle sleepily.