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You had always been one to enjoy sports, running, and hitting the gym. It wasn't your fault per se that you had been neglecting keeping in shape, but your favorite shows and your favorite snacks called to you! It wasn't until you noticed your faltering breath as you made your way up to your apartment stairs one morning that you truly realized your deteriorating form.
This was what motivated you to begin a new gym membership. Your work friend, Shouta, had recommended a place to you, as it was the one he frequented.
You had your workout clothes on and your hair fairly kept as you entered the doors to the unfamiliar environment. Your eyes scanned the waiting and reception area, hoping to spot your dark haired friend.
"Hey, there! Can I help you?" A loud voice caught your attention. You jumped slightly, and looked toward the reception desk where the sound arose. A bright young man with electric blonde hair grinned at you, his name tag reading "Hizashi".
"Oh, yes please. I'd like to start a new membership.." you said nervously, pushing your hair behind your ear, still searching for your friend.
"Awesome! I'll totally take care of that for ya. Hey! You look lost! I can get one of our staff to help you out if you're interested!"
You blinked, shocked at the man's bluntness. Though, it would be nice to have someone to show you around the new place, seeing as you had lost your friend and all. You agreed, and waited in the lobby for your trainer to meet you.

Hearing footsteps, you looked up from your phone, hoping to see your trainer or, maybe, your friend Shouta. You met who you assumed was the former. Who stood in front of you was tall, and muscular- that was expected. What was not expected was his soft golden hair, handsome face, and striking smile.

"Hello! I heard you needed someone to show you around! My name is Toshinori Yagi!" He held a hand out to you. You went to shake it, but instead he clasped your hand, and pulled you to your feet. He let out a booming laugh, then said, "Let's get started!" Your head spun as you wondered, Is everyone here so damn loud?!

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After telling the man your name and your fitness goals, he began to show you around the place and recommending various exercises and techniques to you. The two of you agreed that he would help you get started.

"Why don't we start with some bicep curls?" He clapped his hands and smiled at you as you got the weights. You began to lift them, until the golden haired man softly interjected.

"Your stance is a little off there- Here, let me show you," You expected him to grab his own set of weights, but instead his large form towered over you as he guided your arms. With unexpected tenderness, his massive hand held your forearm. His breathing was soft, unlike yours, and warm against your neck. You nearly shuddered at his closeness.
Snapping you out of your reverie, you heard him say, "See? You got it!" He finally pulled away, leaving you feeling diminutively small without his large, warm presence. "I'm gonna go look around and see if anyone else needs help. Don't hesitate to call for me if you need it!"

As he left, you continued to work your upper body. Your mind continued to wander to Toshinori, internally noting the way his back muscles looked as he walked away. The man's form was truly powerful, he obviously spent plenty of time here. You wondered if he took boxing, and if so if there was anyway for you to watch the man in action. You blamed your exercise for the way your heart began to race.

"(Y/n)!" A voice barked from behind you. It was your friend Shouta, finally appearing.

"Sorry I was late. I had to pick something up for a friend." He set down his towel and gym bag, giving you his attention.

"So? How is it?" You blinked, before realizing he meant the how you liked the gym.

"Oh! It's awesome. Plenty of friendly people, and really clean. That's always good." You chuckled. "I met someone very nice, his name was Toshinori."

"Ah, yes, Yagi. One of the most dedicated guys in here. If you can believe it, he does bodybuilding competitions and even boxes when he can. Man's really strung his body thin, if you ask me. Working so hard all the time can't be good."

You internally swoon at the thought.
"I think it just means he's very strong, and... ambitious..." You said quietly, more to yourself than anything. Shouta raised an eyebrow at you, before he left and you both began your daily routines.

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While the two of you did your individual routines, you noticed the receptionist loved to stop by Aizawa and- well, give him hell. Or, that's what you assumed it was for Shouta, at least. While he was running the treadmill, or bench pressing weights, Hizashi the receptionist would be giving him water or making idle conversation during his break. You couldn't help but give a knowing smile to Shouta, as you caught him giving the tiniest smile to the man.

Distracted by the Hizashouta show, you didn't realize your new found friend had returned.
"Hello! Everything going alright?" Toshinori suddenly boomed, startling you.
"Ah, yes!" You stammered, "I'm finding everything quite well, I'm glad to be working out again!" You shot a bright grin at him.
"Have you met my friend Aizawa?" You gestured to your dark haired friend.
Toshinori nodded.
"I believe I've seen him around before! He must be a lucky guy to be friends with someone like you!" He smiled blindingly at you, raising his hand in a thumbs-up.
You blushed at his sudden compliment, eyes widening.
"Why, aren't you sweet!" You exclaimed, "I think Im going to look forward to seeing you more."

On your way home, accompanied by Shouta, the two of you made idle chat.
"I got the receptionist's number. Probably gonna head out on a date with him sometime." Shouta stated suddenly.
"Oh! Good for you! That's funny, I didn't think you two liked each other very much."
"I don't like anyone very much. But he wore me down." He slyly grinned as you chuckled.
"Don't be so negative Shouta! Im sure you two will like each other a lot!"
"Oh, yeah? Like how you and Yagi like each other, right?"
"Wha-at?!" You stopped dead in your tracks, face reddening.
"W-We, I- We just met! P-Plus we barely spoke!" You stammered.
"Heh, whatever you say. I saw the way he stared at you from across the gym. He's into you." He stared at your blushing face for a while before snickering. By now, the two of you had stopped in front of your apartment.
"Who knows. Maybe we could go on a double date sometime. See you at work."
You said your goodbyes and headed inside, mind filled with thoughts of a certain muscular, bright eyed man.

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You had had a long day at work. Kids were extra disruptive, extra inattentive, and extra LOUD. You had really had enough. Working off all this stress at the gym was just what you needed.
The cool wind hitting your face as you entered the establishment, you spotted a fleck of gold. Sure enough, it was Toshinori from a few days before, seeming exactly like he belonged amidst the workout equipment.
Maybe I should say Hi again. You thought to yourself.
Shouta did say he might like me... it wouldn't hurt to at least be polite!
You signed in with a new receptionist, one not quite as loud or friendly, (you wondered where Hizashi was... maybe he doesn't work today..) and briskly walked towards the gym equipment. Approaching the broad shouldered man, you could see he was speaking with someone, no- coaching someone, no-! Not just anyone!
"Hello Toshino-! M-Midoriya?!"
You stopped dead in your tracks. Of all places, the one place where you could unwind (and maybe even find a date), you spot one of your students!
"Midoriya, what are you doing here?" You said, collecting yourself from the initial shock, and recovering from a little bit of embarrassment.
"(Y/n)! You're back! Midoriya, this is that woman I met that I told you about! Do... you two know each other?"
"A-ah, yes, Yagi-Sensei, this is one of my teachers from school! It's nice seeing you here, (L/n)-sensei." The green haired boy smiled at you politely. You noticed he was dripping with sweat.
Toshinori laughed, slapping the boy on the back.
"Oh, I see now why you were shocked, (y/n)!" He grinned at you. "See, I was just coaching Midoriya-shounen here for his next boxing tournament!"
You turned wide eyed to the boy. You had no idea Midoriya took part in such a rough sport, he seemed so docile and sweet in the classroom. In fact, he was often the one getting bullied, so it shocked you that he was tougher than his exterior let on.
"Wow, thats wonderful! I wish you luck, Midoriya!" You turned to the taller man.
"I'm sure you're a wonderful coach, Yagi-san!" You smiled brightly at him, then left to complete your daily routine.

Wait, did he say he told Midoriya about me?!?! TOSHINORI TALKS ABOUT ME ?!?!

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Body sore after your extensive workout from last night, you scan over your testing classroom. Your eyes rest upon  your favorite student; Kirishima Eijirou. You two were very close, as you had met when he was in 6th grade, the day that you had noticed bruises on his legs and body. Concerned, you pulled him to the side and asked him if he'd like to speak in your class room. He opened up to you about the state of his home life, and you two have shared a special bond ever since.

However, you noticed he wasn't engrossed in his test like the other students- He was chewing the end of his pencil and staring dreamily across the room. Puzzled, you follow his gaze and find that his eyes are glued to none other than Midoriya Izuku?!

You snicker at the crushing teen, and get up to check on the other students, and politely direct Eijirou back to his test.

While checking on the others, you notice the crush of Kiri isn't paying attention to his test either. In fact, he's dead asleep! At first, you think maybe it's your fault... was the test too hard or too early? But then you realize-

Toshinori!!!

That man must be working that boy too hard! He was even still at the gym when you left at 8 o'clock... You huff and gently awaken your student. Poor kid...

As you sit back down at your desk and your thoughts on your overworked student, they of course turn to the source of the problem. Your trainer, Yagi. At first, you feel angry with him, and wanting to give him a good teacher scolding. But then your thoughts drift...

"You're back! Midoriya, this is that woman I met that I told you about!"

You had only just met but he was already telling his acquaintances about you... I wonder what he could has said? You think to yourself. For some reason, you hope that it was something nice... or even something sweet, like "I had the pleasure of instructing a very nice woman the other day!" or even "I met the most beautiful young woman yesterday." You thought of his large, warm hands touching your soft body and a sea of red crept up your cheeks. The thought of his hands cupping your face, or comfortingly rubbing your back, or even on your waist made you dizzy and you didn't know why. It was only until you found yourself dreaming of those same hands maybe even going lower that you ripped yourself out of your daydream and realized why you felt this way. No, no, no. Not about a man I just met! And especially not here!!! Feeling rather ashamed, you waited until the bell finally rang before rushing yourself to the bathroom to wash your face with cold water.

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After not being to the gym for three days, you have finally returned. You had gotten so busy grading tests that you had forgotten to keep in shape, so now you feel like you have to work extra hard today.
Although you felt a little awkward after thinking about the man the way you did the other day, you still were excited to see Yagi Toshinori. Upon entering, you noticed Hizashi had returned! As you happily greet him and check in, you see a single red rose sitting on his desk. Smiling knowingly, you walk into the workout area. Right as you're setting your things down by your favorite machine and stretching, you look up and see a broad, muscular chest. You know exactly who it is. Craning your neck to look up, you can't help but smile at the bright man.
"(Y/n)!" He shouts, shaking your hand. You admit, the loudness and overwhelming friendiness of the staff has really grown on you in the short time you've been going to this gym. The employees here are unlike any you've met at other gyms; they genuinely care about your journey, your comfort, and are overall nice people. Which is probably why you already feel like you've known Toshinori for months now. The few weeks you've been spending with him have made you even more confident in the man's abilities and care for his clients.

"Hello, Toshinori." You smile at the large man.
"I was thinking today you could help me with..." ...and you two began your workout.

Even after you were exhausted and sweaty, Yagi was still perfectly composed. Taking pity on you, he offers to get you both water while you catch your breath. Looking up, you see Shouta standing at Hizashi's desk. Smiling, you walk over to the two of them, because you really have missed your friends these past three days. While you are talking, you learn that Hizashi had been sick for two days, and the day he came back Shouta had brought him a canteen of soup. Possibly fueled by the remnants of a high fever, Hizashi actually asked him on a date in return of his sweetness and they had a wonderful time. Ohhh.. that explains the rose!

Soon enough, Yagi had returned. You immediately begin to gush about what an amazing trainer he had been, and gladly accept the water. With a red tint on his face, Toshinori says "You worked really hard today. So, I grabbed this for you too." He hands you a container of your favorite fruit, fresh, and cut into bite sized pieces. "Oh Toshinori, how sweet! And they're my favorites too!" You smile brightly and accept the fruit, and he grins back, rubbing the back of his neck shyly.
Hizashi remarks, "Hah! Maybe you two should be going on dates as well!" Aizawa shakes his head and huffs out a laugh.
"Sorry, he has no filter." Says Aizawa. You all laugh except Toshinori, who nervously looks away yet smiles brightly...

You say goodbye to Shouta and Yamada and go to collect your things. While back at the work out area, Yagi says he wants to talk to you.
"Oh, Toshinori, is something wrong?"
"No, not at all!" He replies. "It's just..."
You wait for his response, slightly nervous that maybe it could be something bad.
"Well, I'm a straight forward guy so I'm going to say it straight forward too: I think you're an amazing woman and even more amazing to be around, and I'd like to do it more often outside of this sweaty gym." He laughs. "I think Aizawa and Yamada are right. Would you like to go on a date with me?" He says, and waits for your response.
You don't know how to react. You have realized you're attracted to this man only recently, but you've know his good heart and good spirit since the day you've met. The answer is obvious to you, but you still are nervous to reply...

You look into his eyes and even though he's smiling proudly you can tell underneath he's nervous.

Just then, Midoriya walks into the gym. This reminds you of what you meant to talk with the large muscular man about days ago:

"Of course, I would love to!" You say while smiling, and watch the man's tension fall off of his shoulders.

"But, I do have one condition...

... you quit working my student to death!!!"

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As he hastily apologized and promised to go easy on the poor kid, you smile, exchange numbers with the honey-haired man, and walk home.

Just as you plopped down on the couch, exhausted from your work out, you get a text from an unknown number.

"Hey y/n! It's me, Yagi. Text me when you can, maybe we can arrange something. :)
- Yagi 🌻"

...

...

He.. signs his texts?

"Pfft-!" You began to laugh, he even added a sunflower emoji. It was just too precious. You couldn't wait for the date.

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You wore a plain dress that was your favorite color, but added a beautiful silver pendant necklace. You pinned the side of your hair and added a glossy lipstick, grabbed your clutch purse and headed out of the door to your local bus stop.

Yagi wanted to take you on a relatively normal date, so you ate at a cafe then would take a walk in the park. When you two met at the cafe, you immediately were distracted by his charming appearance. The strands of his hair were stuck up into a V shape, and he wore a pale yellow dress shirt and black slacks.

"You look beautiful!" Yagi exclaimed, smiling at your appearance. "I have something for you," he said and elegantly revealed the bright yellow flower he held behind his back. It was a sunflower!

"Ah! Thank you so much Yagi, how sweet of you!"

He blushed deeply and told you that it made him think of you.

You two were seated and ordered tea and a light dinner. You chatted about your teaching job and funny stories he'd experienced at the gym. Then you watched his eyes light up as he reminisced on his days as a heavy weight boxer, the matches he would win, the one or two times that he lost, and wistfully he spoke about the woman who trained him.

"Her name was Nana. She used to be a champion when she was much younger, and she taught me all of her ways. But... sadly, she passed before she could see me take that same title...." He cracked a grin towards the ground, and you slowly grabbed his hand with sympathy in your eyes.

"Hey, hey, no worries. I still value all the things she taught me, and I wont let her memory be forgotten. I visit my old ring all the time and help the teens there. That's where I met young Midoriya!"

You two smiled.

"Do you still professionally box now?" You asked.

"Well, no-"

You two were interrupted by your phone suddenly ringing. You quickly looked at the screen and saw that it was your student, Eijirou.

"Oh, oh I'm sorry I have to take this, It's my student I was just telling you about!"

Toshinori nodded and you picked up the phone.

"M-Miss L/N, can you pick me up..?" The boy said nervously.

"What? Oh, okay, uhm.. I'll try to be there okay? Just stay right there, where are you? What's wrong?"

He told you and hung up. You looked over at Toshinori.

"I didn't exactly hear everything but, I can give you a ride if you want..?"

"Really?!" You said relieved. "That would be great actually!"

You got into Yagi's car and he began drive you to your destination.

This is actually a quite nice car... I guess personal trainers would make a lot of money...

When you got out of the car, you saw Kirishima being held safely and comfortably in none other than Midoriya's arms.

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You gave him the directions that Eijirou gave you and you got into Yagi's fancy looking car. Somehow as he drove you through the dark streets of your city, with only the lights of the interior to light up his handsome face, you felt safe.

"Eijirou!"

You reached your destination and jumped out of the car, heart racing when you saw the boy.

"Eijirou! Baby, what happened?!" He was grasping his arm, which was limp and crooked- Midoriya was there for some fucking reason- and you went into panic mode.

"I'll call the ambulance!" Yagi shouted.

"Well, I was in a fight, and-"

"A FIGHT?!"

"No, (l/n)-sensei," Midoriya interrupted. "A match."

You looked up at the building and realized it was a gym, the one where Kirishima went to practice his boxing skills. You looked up the steps to the building and saw a blonde boy with his hands in his pockets, a pouty look of subtle anger and guilt on his face.

"How the hell did you get hurt so badly?!" You exclaimed.

Midoriya and Kirishima said in unison,

"Bakugou."

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You apologized to Yagi after hugging him tight. You promised him another date and hopped into the ambulance with Eijirou. You tried your hardest to swat Midoriya and, surprisingly, Bakugou away from the vehicle but utterly failed. They hopped on with you and you awkwardly watched over Eijirou, meanwhile the poor EMT was trying to take the kids vitals over Midoriya's crying and Bakugou's huffing.

It was a mess all the way until they reached the hospital.

After you successfully got the two trouble makers to sit down (Teacher Skills), and made sure Eiji was going to be alright, you made your way to the cafeteria for coffee as you were utterly exhausted.

"Hey.", said familiar voice behind you.

You turned around to see the tall, muscular man that was Yagi.

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I... I didn't mean to hurt him. Why would I? I mean... I think that I'm...

"Yagi!" You exclaimed. "What.. what are you doing here?"

"I just thought I should check up on you!"

He handed you a plastic bag.

"Water, sandwich... and a little something sweet."

He winked and gave you a winning smile. You suddenly thought of what he had told you earlier, his face the same as that of a victorious champion.

You could just barely imagine that smile, those twinkling eyes, that strong arm outstretched, all in front of the screaming crowd; he looked at you like you were that victory.

His mentor would be proud of who he is now.

"You're a life saver!" You exclaimed, resisting the urge to envelope him in a hug. His demeanor quickly changed from confident to bashful.

"Oh really, its nothing, Y/N I just-"

"No really! You're amazing."

You gazed into each other's eyes, until-

"Uhm, L/N Sensei, Kirishima-"

You jumped, and turned to your student.

"Oh! Goodness, Midoriya, you can't scare me like that!"

Yagi giggled.

"And you, don't laugh!" You sighed, "Thank you, Midoriya for telling me. And thanks for the food! Let's go check on Eijirou."

You all ended up eating in the hospital cafeteria, and driving all the boys home. It was an exhausting night.

Finally, Yagi reached your own apartment complex.

"Hey..." He began, leaning towards you before you left the car.

"I know tonight was hectic but, I would really love to see you again. Maybe a movie, maybe my place, anything you want really. I just think it would be really, really-"

You cut him off by placing your hand on his cheek.

"Yea, I agree that would be really, really-"

This time, you were the one being cut off. Yagi leaned in and kissed you. Briefly, sweetly, softly- but it was much more than simply a peck. The small kiss made you highly aware of your body: his soft skin and defined cheekbone touching your hand, the smooth leather of the car seat, but mostly his perfect lips touching yours.

He pulled away slowly, his cheeks pink from shyness.

"Thank you for the amazing, date Yagi. I'll see you soon." You smiled at him and beamed back at you. Part of you didn't want to go back to your apartment, but you did, thinking of his warm lips and strong hands the whole way.