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❤️Surprise! It's Me, Eijirou!❤️
Eijirou’s bright carmine eyes practically sparkled into the camera lense as he held it up to vlog, “Hello Everyone! So today isn’t like our normal video, I’m not in my normal set up and that is because we are getting ready to get on a plane.” Eijirou admitted as he showed off the airport and ugly airport carpet. His neon red hearing aids glinted in the light from the windows.
“I know I have been on and off the last couple of months because of things and I want to admit to you now, that you all were right! My little Rioters figured it out…I am dating someone.” He took a deep steadying breath as he smiled into the camera once more, a slight flush to his cheeks.
“I’m sure you all know him, my fellow gaming UViewer, Dynamight, yea yes I know before I get flooded with messages. He is the one that screams die, die, die, into his microphone…but yet admits he sleeps with a stuffed dragon plushie on his live streams. He is such a manly and loving man that I…I don’t want to wait any longer to meet him in person” Eijirou admitted with a gentle laugh as he rolled his right red carry-on suitcase after him twirling it for the camera and floundering slightly as he had to lift it up.
“So you’ll probably want to learn how we met, since we are sorta in different Gaming Spheres, since Dynamight plays with Deku, Earphone Jax, MindJack, and Icyhot a lot, where I’ll play with ReelSteel, Chargebolt, Alien Queen, and Cellophane.” The redhead stared down into the carpet once more before looking back into the glass lense.
“So that charity stream we did for children in foster care. Was the first time I had ever spoken to Dynamight. I mean the guy has like 30 or 40 or 50 million subscribers I can’t remember it’s a high number okay?…I have 2 million….I was so certain this guy would think I was a loser….or trying to get famous from playing with him….but it was the exact opposite. Kats was super kind and god damn does he look out for his teammates.” Eijirou’s face flushed as he started drooling over his boyfriend's kindness and manliness.
“Anyways during that stream…we…we just hit it off, we were making jokes and teasing one another. Afterwards Deku reached out to me and was like -Hey! We all really loved playing with you. Do you wanna do another Charity stream?- and I, of course, said yes! Giving back to people is what my channel is all about, playing games, hitting goals with you guys and giving back to the community! It’s the manly way of life” Eijirou grinned into the camera once more as he paced along the carpet, his red doc marten boots scuffing slightly as he didn’t lift his feet. “So I kept going, I’m sure you noticed all of my videos for that one week were about ending child hunger, and we raised over 5 million dollars….you heard me right 5 million for organizations all over the world to help children with food insecurities! It’s amazing! You are all amazing!” Eijirou bit his lip as he looked up at the ceiling of the airport. He reached up tugging on his ear, slightly adjusting his hearing aid.
Eijirou couldn’t help the smile that took over his face, “and it wasn’t long after that….that Kats asked for my number. I assumed it would be for collabs or just to text as bros. But then I did a live stream for The Trevor Project and my coming out story, as we played Animal Crossing together, and he asked for a date…and I melted, we loaded up the old Crimson Riot movies and watched them together while we ordered take out for one another” Eijirou was staring dreamily off the the side a soft smile sitting on his face. “He ordered me steak from this fancy ass restaurant by my house and guys I have never tasted anything nearly as delicious as that!!!” Eijirou giggled slightly as he pushed his hand through his vibrant red hair.
“So anyways we have been dating for awhile now….and….and as much fun as long distance is…..I really just wanna snuggle and shit….so this is a surprise! I have worked everything out with his roommate Deku, yes the other ridiculously famous Gaming Youtuber, with his 20 mil subs.” Eijirou blushed heavily as he bit his lip. “I’m so nervous I feel like I’m gonna puke or pass out or both.” He took a deep breath fiddling with the handle of his suitcase. “But anyways, so I called Deku and told him my plans….and he was all for it, he was telling me Kats would die….and guys…I honestly love him.”
Eijirou bit his lip as he grasped the handle tightly in his hand. “I…I do….and this is being prefilmed…so when it’s finally posted I will….fuck I’ll be with him and I am so excited I could cry…hell what am I saying I am crying” the redhead admitted as he wiped his tears from his cheeks. “It’s manly to cry everyone we know this” he waved at the camera as his carmine eyes flicked back up to the camera a sheepish smile on his face.
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“Guys…I’m gonna meet my boyfriend for the first time in person….I….just…fuck” Eijirou laughed as he shook his head, “I can only hope he loves me in person as much as over video chats…” his insecurities were bleeding through his carefully constructed armor and Eijirou swallowed thickly with a wiggle.
“I keep reminding myself that it’s going to be okay. And that Kats loves me…” Eijirou picked at the top of his leggings with a bite to his lip, before a feeling of determination ran over him. “It’s too late now I already have the ticket….I’m already packed…I already checked in.” Eijirou smiled softly.
“Plane nine is ready to board.” Eijirou jumped up with an excited smile back on his face.
“I gotta board so I shall see you guys later!” The button to the camera was clicked off and stowed away back in his carry on.
Eijirou handed over his boarding pass and got onto the plane with little fanfare he made sure his mask was on and his hate covered most of his bright red hair, before he slumped in his seat putting his hearing aids in the travel case and placing them in his pocket.
Only 5 hours until he would be in his love’s arms, Eijirou curled up clutching the shark smashmallow Katsuki had sent him and he slept.
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When the plane landed Eijirou sleepily got off pulling the red luggage behind him, and Snaps, his shark, was stuffed under his arm.
It was late and he had a hotel room to crash at for the night thankfully.
Deku had stated he could come the night of, but he knew Katsuki’s bedtime and midnight was way past it.
So he had declined. Eijirou grabbed his camera quickly, shoving his hearing aids into his ears, flicking it on and he gave a sleepy smile. “Hey guys! I just landed and it’s midnight. I am so tired, but we are so so close. I’m gonna pass out at a hotel tonight and order room service, I have Snaps to keep me company” Eijirou smiled waving the shark around a little too excitedly in his sleepy state, but he was really excited…Katsuki was only like an hour away. “I gotta rent a car, then we’ll have to order room service together…what do you say?” He asked the camera and then giggled a bit. “I know you’re all saying yes! So I’ll see you at the hotel.” Eijirou promised as he shoved the camera away.
Renting a car was simple enough, getting to the hotel was easy thanks to his phones GPS, when he finally laid down on the stupidly soft cotton sheets he yawned he had ordered food and ate it with the camera on as he talked about all the fun stuff he had planned for the upcoming live stream next week.
He….he honestly hoped he would still be at Katsuki’s but the nerves and impromptu visit of this all had Eijirou rolling over on the overly soft bed and biting onto his rose pink bottom lip. His fingers were running up and down the bridge of his freckles nose like he always did when he was nervous.
What if Katsuki didn’t want him here?
What if Katsuki was offended that he had planned this whole surprise?
Was Katsuki even ready to meet Eijirou in person?
The redhead groaned as his freckles cheeks flushed and he buried his face in a pillow as he wrapped his arms around Snaps. A stare tear escaping him.
He knew it had only been 6 months…but Katsuki and Eijirou had both admitted they loved the other…Katsuki had admitted multiple times that he wished Eijirou was there.
So that meant he wanted Eijirou by his side right….oh no….what if he didn’t like how tall Eijirou was or the freckles that coated Eijirou’s body.
What if he had a problem with Eijirou’s hearing aids or lack of hearing…at home he could just turn up the volume of his headset or turn the subtitles on the movie….would that bother Katsuki?
Denki told him a lot that he was loud….but….he….he didn’t know. Eijirou whined unhappily as he tugged at his ears.
Maybe he wouldn't like how sharp Eijirou’s teeth looked or his abs….maybe he wanted a little bit of pudge….Eijirou couldn’t blame him all bodies were beautiful.
Eijirou flopped onto his back, he felt like he was in middle school all over again.
All he wanted was people's approval, it was why he had stumbled over making a channel for so long and then it took him even longer to post a video and then even longer to do a face cam.
The face cam….actually got him a lot of followers. The comments sometimes were vulgar enough to make him blush.
Some about how fucking hot he was some other things he didn’t even want to think about in a public setting.
But would….when the cameras were off and the lights were studio quality would Katsuki still be interested.
The insecurities he swore were crawling through the dark shadows of the hotel room and Eijirou burrowed his face into the well loved Shark as he tried with all his might to calm his racing heart and settle his nauseous stomach.
It didn’t take long before Eijirou passed out face buried in soft velvet fur.
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Eijirou awoke with a start as his phone rang, the rock and roll tune at full blast was familiar to his ears as he saw Katsuki’s name light up his phone. Eijirou squealed as he reached over shoving his hearing aids into his ears making sure the Bluetooth was connected as he answered quickly. “Morning!” Eijirou slammed his face into his palm as he realized how out of breath he sounded.
“Morning to you too, Eiji, you alright? You sound out of breath?” Katsuki's voice rang through the speakers and Eijirou’s heart calmed significantly. He loved Katsuki.
He couldn’t wait to meet him. “Uh huh” Eijirou stumbled over his words and he heard Katsuki hesitate.
“Did you have another nightmare, baby boy?” Katsuki questioned, his voice was so soft it was like silk.
“No, I was just working out” he lied, he didn’t want to spill his best kept secret yet, hell he was gonna surprise Katsuki in about 2 hours….god Eijirou felt like he was gonna puke.
“Okay, baby boy, just making sure. I was a little worried when you didn’t text me that you went to bed.” Katsuki reminded and Eijirou could have slapped himself for his foolishness.
“I’m okay, Kats! I promise! I was just really busy last night with stuff and I lost track of time and ended up falling asleep in my dinner again” he teased and he heard Katsuki’s laugh.
“Okay, baby boy, you up for playing some games later? Maybe watching a movie? We haven’t gotten to do a date night in awhile, you want me to order that steak for you?” Katsuki offered and at that exact moment Eijirou’s stomach rumbled reminding him he should eat before he ended up driving to Katsuki’s house Now instead of when Izuku thought it was a good time. “Baby Boy, I heard that. You need to eat, it’s like…..1pm where you are” he admonished and Eijirou smiled softly.
“I will, Kats! Don’t worry! And we can play later but it’ll have to be like in five hours or so.” He giggled and he heard Katsuki’s satisfied hum.
“Okay! Just call me on Discourse! I’ll be streaming then most likely. Also remember your meds okay?” Katsuki reminded softly and Eijirou hummed as he nodded.
“Yeah….don’t wanna have any anxiety attacks” he mumbled to himself as he stretched padding over to his suitcase.
“I don’t want you to either baby boy, I gotta go shower and stuff, I love you.” Katsuki promised and Eijirou looked in the mirror as his love’s voice calmed all his worries.
“I love you too!” With that the call ended and Eijirou puttered around getting ready for the day, he took his meds, cleaned himself in the shower, made sure his ears were dry as he shoved in his hearing aids, he pulled his hair up with a smile.
He shot Izuku a text before he got in the shower and the green haired man had texted him the address and with that Eijirou was on his way, the redhead followed the GPS directions, the backroads were empty as Eijirou parked his car at the end of the driveway like he was told. He clicked the camera on and he smiled, wiping the tear off his cheek. “Okay! I am here! I’m not going to record anymore until I get inside their home. I don’t want any creepy people at Kat’s door especially because of me…I want him safe. Oh! Also!” Eijirou turned his head to the side with a smile as he showed off his bright red hearing aid with the little Crimson Riot charm. “I am wearing this super cool hearing Aid charm that was sent to me by a subscriber! So thank you so much Fredricka for the amazing gift!” Eijriou smiled at the camera. “Okay guys! Deku is gonna flim the rest for me, I care about you, you matter, and I love you! Red Riot out!” Eijirou grinned as he shut off his camera and took a deep breath.
He could do this.
He could do this.
He could do this.
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Eijirou swiftly exited the vehicle and headed up the driveway toward the massive house. The redhead was honestly surprised by how big it was.
It was gorgeous, don’t get him wrong…but it was huge, black brick, flowers everywhere. He knocked on the front door softly, and it was wrenched open and he had to crank his neck up to look at the massive green haired man. “Hey man” Eijirou smiled and Deku grinned.
“Oh I’m so excited! He’s streaming now! Just knock on his door! I have everything set up to capture it!” Deke admitted and Eijirou nodded.
“Thanks for doing all this, man I really appreciate it!” Eijirou smiled and Deku waved his hand.
“I should be thanking you. Ever since you two started dating he’s calmed down significantly. Plus he smiles a lot more too, and the man is my best friend. It's nice to see him happy!” Izuku promised and with that he was showing Eijirou to Katsuki’s room Deku had said the cameras were all set up and with a deep breath Eijirou knocked.
“Nerd! I'm streaming leave me alone!” Katsuki called back and Eijirou was practically a puddle of goo on the floor, and he knocked again.
“Deku! Knock it off!” He shouted and Eijirou did it again. And he swore he heard some mumbling, but he couldn’t decipher it when the door was wrenched open and Katsuki’s red eyes widened as he looked into his carmine ones.
Eijirou was shocked to find Katsuki was only a few inches shorter than him, just as ripped if not more than Eijirou. “Hey.” Eijirou squeaked out and before he even knew what was happening he was being pulled into Katsuki’s room, the scent of leather and apples smashed into his senses and he was practically goo.
It was just such a Katsuki smell.
“Baby boy…..I wow” Katsuki replied and soft fingers ran over Eijirou’s cheek softly and the redhead was practically melting. “God you’re even more beautiful in person” Katsuki whispered and all the insecurities washed off of him as the blond bathed him in praise. Katsuki muttered something and Eijirou blinked, turning his head toward him slowly.
“I….I didn’t hear that…can you repeat it?” Eijirou flushed, but the soft reassuring smile Katsuki gave him made him relax.
“I said I love you, Baby Boy, can I kiss you?” Eijirou nodded, as he leaned forward their lips meeting, Eijirou’s insides were melting as Katsuki lips that tasted of cherries were against his.
It was like the stories said magical and perfect, his heart was racing and it was just lovely.
Eijirou knew then that Katsuki and him were meant to be together. He heard Katsuki groan unhappily and pull away Eijirou blinked confused, the insecurity welling up in his chest.
Did it not feel good for Katsuki?
Was it not as magical for him?
“I…did I do something?” Eijirou questioned and Katsuki’s eyes widened in shock.
“Oh no baby boy, it was perfect, the chat is going crazy, because I didn’t turn off the camera” he laughed gently, Eijirou looked toward the chat that was flying.
“Oh…um….I can’t hear it” he admitted biting his lip and he felt Katsuki kiss his cheek, his face quickly flushing as red as his hair.
“That’s okay. It’s honestly annoying as fuck baby boy.” He promised, squeezing his hand as he pulled Eijirou over with him. Katsuki plopped into the gaming chair and Eijirou went to move when Katsuki pulled him into his lap. “No you sit right here, baby boy, I want you close” Eijirou nodded as he flushed burying his face into Katsuki’s neck as he straddled his boyfriend’s waist. “Alright alright! Shut up you extras, I can’t even answer your dumb questions because you’re asking them too fast!” Katsuki griped and Eijirou giggled, earning him a kiss to his temple.
“Oh no! I think the fuck not, we will not be body shaming in my chat, Red is my baby, therefore he can sit in my lap anytime, you know what, Mods block that dumbass mother fucker” Eijirou relished in relaxing in Katsuki’s hold as his boyfriend played his video games.
Katsuki was so gentle with him and when he started to doze in his arms, he felt his hearing aids being delicately extracted when he whined Katsuki softly shushed and with that he fell asleep curled up against Katsuki’s chest as his boyfriend swore at shitty extras and proclaimed to the million people watching that he loved Red Riot and why the fuck weren’t they subbed to him?