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“Are you feeling alright? “
“ Of course; I’m doing well. “ You slumped the backpack down and shut the door behind you with a soft clammer. You were so jetlagged, all motion looked smooshed and different.. sleep was very needed.
As for Todoroki, If he had a tail, it’d be wagging rapidly right about now.
“ I’ll help, “ He mutttered timidly, scratching behind his ear before going after the backpack beside your leg. He had a new, small smile plastered on his face. It was different, but appreciated. “ Thank you. “ You took off your outside shoes and slipped on the inside ones you saw sitting there – They were a bit (larger/smaller) than what you usually wore, as you understood they were probably his. Todoroki led the way inside and you glazed your hand against the wall. Nothing has changed, has it?
13 months. A year and 6 weeks.
The house still smelled like sweet like you left it as. It gave you a child-like, warm feeling, warmer than all the lava cake and blankets in the world. And the warmest person here — is now bent over, gently putting clothes into your dirty clothes hamper.
“ How was [Destination]? “
“ Cold. Almost a little unnaturally cold. “
“ Ah..., I had nothing to do with it.“ Though his voice stayed monotone, you’ve been together long enough to differentiate between earnesty and his shenanigans. You smiled and gave a meek chuckle, crossing your legs.
“ Hey. I miss you. ., “ He closed the dresser and laid his hand over the sides. “ ..Y’know? “ A small sigh ensued, making your shoulders detense. You closed your eyes.
“ I’m here now. “
“ Very true, “ You could tell he was cheesing by his voice and smiled yet again, “ And now, I get to do this. “ Soon, a familiar weight made the bed dip and cotton-lulled arms brought you closer. He had a habit of smushing his face over your head and cupping your cheek with one hand while you cuddled, and you were convinced it was the cutest thing he does. You wrapped your arms and legs around him [which he had reason to believe was the cutest thing you ever do] and glanced up at his face.
He looked so much more rested now than he did over facetime. He’s always so pretty. And, the small blush that forms on his cheeks when you were around made your heart beat a bit faster.
His eyes flickered open and instantly connected with yours. You swear he gives you heart attacks on purpose sometimes. He furrowed his brows, letting his free hand sweep over his face.
“ GAh-Oh, I was just thinking. “
“ Hmm. “
. .
“ It’s not nice to stare, [Name]. “
Aaaa! You covered your face up , looking down.
“ Sorry sorry. “
He gave a gruff chuckle and peppered your forehead in a few small kisses.
“ It’s okay, I missed that too. “ Uncupping his hand from your cheek, he ran it over your head.
“ Get some rest. I’d like to go rollerskating tomorrow. “
“ Sounds.. lovely. . “ You were very close to nodding off every few often, his voice soothing and constant.
“ Doesn’t it? Goodnight. “
“ goodnight.. “
“ I love you. “