Chapter Text
The curtains fluttered around the open window. Bright sunlight bleeding through the gaps as they danced. Green tufts of hair peek out from under heavy, warm blankets. One eye slowly peeking open. Dubious and fragile, staring at the body next to him. The shift in the bed is obvious as the other person moves. Now facing the other, Izuku smiles. Shouto opens his eyes, and closes them again while yawning. His lips turning upward into a small half smile. Izuku's heart flutters. The sight of Shouto's smile will always bring butterflies to his stomach. Now matter how many times he sees it. The gruff morning voice of his lover breaks the peaceful silence.
"G'morning." Shouto huffs out a breath, trying to stifle a yawn. Izuku simply gawks at him. A wide, closed lipped smile graces his face.
"Mornin'" He presses a quick kiss to his lips. Smile growing wider all the while. Lazily throwing the blankets up, Izuku clambers out of the bed. Heading down the stairs to make his boyfriend breakfast. As Izuku fusses around the kitchen, Shouto stumbles his way over to him. Wrapping his arms around Izuku waist, kissing his soft freckled shoulders. Izuku giggles. A warm, light sound filling the atmosphere. No words are said as he cooks, but neither mind the silence. Shouto's kisses go farther up, tracing behind Izuku's ear and slowly back down to his jawline. Emerald eyes close slowly, long lashes softly fluttering onto chubby, freckled cheeks. As the kisses make their way to Izuku's mouth, a firm grip settles on his jaw. Turning his head so their lips can finally meet. A soft, gentle kiss. Only lasting a couple seconds. Both are left content once they break apart. Izuku opens his bright eyes, staring right into his lovers. Warm summer blue, and stormy winter grey stare back. Shouto rests his chin on Izuku's shoulder as he makes their plates. Handing him a plate of nori with a steaming bowl of rice on the side. He breaks free from Shouto's arms making his way to the table. Sitting in his usual spot, facing the window, he eats quietly as Shouto sits across from him. The early morning light causing a blinding halo to form around Shouto. This is why Izuku sits here. To bask in Shouto's beauty. Watch him as he goes about his morning. Sighing contently, Izuku rests his head in his palm. Shouto looks up at him and Izuku wishes he could stay in this moment forever. The light reflects off the crystals hanging in the window, casting a rainbow glow over Shouto's body. Shouto stills, watching intently as Izuku stares at him. He opens his mouth to speak, but is quickly interrupted.
"You're beautiful." Izuku mumbles, watching Shouto's expression change from confusion to shock. He wasn't expecting that, especially not this early in the morning. Shouto clears his throat before the trying to speak. Trying to control his nerves.
"Is that so?" He can't help the teasing tone laced in his voice. Izuku's head snaps up. Clearly unaware he said it out loud. He waves his hands around, bright pink dusting his cheeks. Making his freckles stand out like the swirling stars of a summers night sky. He rambles incoherent words Shouto can't understand. He chuckles as Izuku squeaks, his voice raising at least 3 pitches higher. He lightly smacks Shouto's arm, who just sits there laughing. He can't help the smile spreading across his face, and neither can Izuku. He hits him once more for good measure, and returns to his food.
The morning is peaceful. The chatter from the tv plays softly in the background as they two sit on the couch. Izuku's head buried into Shouto's side. Shouto has a sturdy arm wrapped around him. Encasing him in a familiar warmth. The deep flush warming Izuku's cheeks as he hides his face in Shouto's chest. Squeaking slightly as Shouto hugs him tighter. Almost as if he's afraid to let go, that if he did Izuku would disappear. Shifting upwards, wild green curls smacks Shouto in the face as his boyfriend tries to reach his face. Izuku mutters an apology, but keeps himself level with Shouto.
"Hey." Izuku breathes out in a sigh. Small smile placed on his face.
"Hi." Shouto presses their foreheads together. Keeping them as close together as possible. Neither one of them move. Sitting their staring into each others eyes. Waves of emotion clouding both. Everything they've ever felt for each other and more. Izuku never wants it to end. The first kiss is soft and unexpected. Izuku makes a noise of surprise, but otherwise sinks into the kiss immediately. Pulling away hesitantly he closes his eyes. Feeling his lashes dance across his skin. The next kiss lasts longer and is exactly what Izuku wanted. The faint taste of Shouto's vanilla chapstick hitting his tongue. It doesn't taste as good as it smells, but Izuku good careless. The sudden lick to Izuku's bottom lip catches him off guard. Forgetting how to respond he keeps his mouth closed. Shouto's second lick is slightly rougher, and now understanding what he wants, Izuku opens his mouth. Shouto's tongue dives onto his as he searches every crevice. As if it's the first time he's done this. Izuku lets Shouto do what he wants. Cherishing the feeling of Shouto's tongue against his. The soft whimper that slips out of his mouth causes Shouto to growl lowly. Pulling away from their kiss, a thin strand of saliva connecting them as they part. Izuku practically has to force his eyes open to look at Shouto. His eyes only open half way, and most of his view is his dark cheeks. But Izuku doesn't miss the way Shouto glances over at him and watches as he leans back far enough for the saliva to break. Izuku's eyes open the rest of the way as he slowly wipes his mouth. Cheeks never fading from their vibrant color. Shouto's eyes dance around the room. He almost looks embarrassed. Izuku lunges himself forward and wraps his arms tightly around his boyfriend. Digging his head in the junction between his shoulder and his neck. Izuku's words are muffled. But Shouto hears them. Smiling softly as he repeats the words back to Izuku. Hugging him back, tighter then before. Resting his cheek on Izuku's head. Murmuring into his sweet smelling hair,
"I love you too, Izu"