Chapter Text
Izuku stood silently in the archway to the common area. Half the class was spread around doing different things and chatting. Bakugou could be heard in the kitchen yelling about not touching his cooking until he said he was done. They didn't notice until he took a wobbly step in.
A few people closest to the entry saw him, and were about to greet him happily until they saw what he looked like. The geenette was shaking and shivering, his face flushed, and eyes hazy. His scent, though faint, was a bit sour.
-What's wrong Izuchan?- Todoroki asked, standing up. This drew more people's attention. The shorter boy shook his head -I I dunno- he swallowed blinking slowly. -I don feel good.- he slurred out. Iida came immediately to his side.
-Can I touch you Izuku?- he asked, looking at his partner concerned. -Yes.- with that the alpha felt his forehead. -You feel like you have a fever. Blanket please.- Jirou handed him one from the couch. He wrapped Midoriya up and carried him to the couch, setting him on his lap so he could hold his mate while questioning him.
-Do you usually feel like this during pre-heat?- he shook his head, then grabbed it making a pained face. -When did it start?- the boy snuggles into his arms replying. -After dinner last night. Thought it would be better after I sleeped.- Bakugou walked out of the kitchen.
-Lunch is ready. Oi. What's the deal with the green bean?- he asked, stepping out of the kitchen, wiping his hands. -Seems like a fever. He's talking but a little slow.- The blonde looked at Yaoyorozu, who told him. -Tch I'll get Recovery Girl.- he ran off, they watched him leave then turned back to their cherished cinnamon roll.
-How can we help?- Kaminari asked, hugging Kirishima with a frown. -Cold water, someone get his bunny, and Jirou, some soothing music if you would?- Iida said gently rocking him. Most people who weren't helping left to give them space.
~~~
After her assessment, the Recovery Girl informed them. -Midoriya is suffering from heat sickness. Which can be brought upon for various reasons, but this is because of a lack of affection and attention to his inner beta. Many betas don't need the same treatment as alphas or omegas, but everyone needs some amount of theses things.-
The few people left looked confused. -But, he does get both of those.- Uraraka replied. -Yeah he's the damn center of the class, the pack, both.- Bakugou said.
-True. But prior to this school he's told me he only had his mother. Those years of having only a single source of love, combined with years of repressed cycles and not spending the ones he does have with anyone has built up to this.- she told them.
-But why has it shown up now? Did it get to be too much?- Todoroki questioned. -That's a possibility. It could also be that his inner spirit can tell he is pack bonded, and has awoken from hibernation, or deemed it safe enough for him to process these things.- the woman explains.
-So what do we do?- Uraraka asks. -I'd suggest keeping him in his nest, with someone with him. But having many members of his pack will help him feel more secure. Scenting, grooming, in general attention and affection. Just don't let him do anything sexual or reckless. He's not in a position to make those sorts of decisions at the moment.- she answered.
They had a few more questions before she left and then they stood around thinking. -There's no way even the five of us will fit in his nest comfortably.- -What if he makes a big nest in the common room?-
~~
The class gathered up supplies, some people even brought down their mattresses or futons. Padding, cushions, pillows and blankets of all sorts, plus some stuffies. When Midoriya became more coherent again, he first wondered why there seemed to be double the amount of bean bag chairs. After noticing all the other stuff, his question changed to how he missed it all.
-Why's this.- he cocked his head looking at the group. -Recovery Girl said you need love time with us in your nest. But your nest isn't really big enough for us all. So we thought you could make one here in the common room.- Todoroki said.
-She said you need to spend time with your loved one's. Not have intercourse with them Shoto.- Iida corrected.
The beta stood up from the couch, his eyes becoming glazed over. His instincts kicked in and he scurried around the room, grabbing, placing, arranging and adjusting. The class watched him with smiles, some of them clinging to a person they were close with, as a means to ground themselves so they didn't try to help or care for him.
When he was done they marveled at the incredible layout, every inch of floor was covered in some kind of padding, the furniture now slightly above the sea of pillows which covered the lower layer in an oval shape. Sheets and blankets were tucked and woven in. The stuffed animals were put in specific places. It was incredibly impressive.
-Do you guys like it?- a blushing Midoriya asked from the center. -we love it!- -It's amazing.- -I've never seen a nest like it.- -You could win a nest competing with Izu.- he blushed more hiding his face in his arms. -Well uhm. You can in now.-
They filed in, the ones who'd brought stuffed animals took the spot of theirs and cuddled it. This earned this a pleased smile from the boy. They rest joined them until everyone was settled in the living area, where the nest was built up the highest. His partners congregated around him, then his partners' close friends, then the rest of the pack.
From the center of their cuddle pile came a purr. The previously sour scent that had clouded him turned sweet. The smell of cinnamon and pine permeates the air, soon coupled by many others. Several sounds of joy joined the bunny's purr.