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When Kudou hears that Yoichi was accidentally hit by the meta-ability of one of his soldiers, he feels two things: anger and worry. Anger at the guy who used his power on Yoichi. Anger at himself for not protecting Yoichi enough. And worry for Yoichi's well-being.
He rushes out of his office not bothering to wait for Bruce to get to the point about what that quirk was. Yoichi's room is conveniently close (Kudou didn't tell him that he had to make one of his men move out to clear this particular room for him). Running up to the door, Kudou takes a deep breath, preparing himself for whatever injuries Yoichi might have gotten. He knocks two times before opening the door, "Yoichi?"
Kudou's breath hitches, his crimson eyes widen in shock, and he feels his cheek starting to turn the same color. Yoichi isn't injured, which is great. He's sitting on his bed, rereading the comic Kudou gave him for the 100th time. What catches Kudou's attention is two white cat ears on top of Yoichi's head. There's a fluffy cat tail, too. In the back of his mind, Kudou recalls that one of his soldiers has the ability to temporarily summon animal traits on people. In the front of his mind, there's Yoichi who became a catboy.
Yoichi turns to him when he hears the door opening. His bright smile almost blinds the leader of the Resistance, "My hero!"
"Yoichi." Kudou replies, walking into the room. He can't take his eyes off Yoichi. Yoichi, who is always so happy when Kudou is around. Yoichi, with his kind heart and tragic fate. Yoichi, who is like a forbidden fruit to Kudou, because he has to lead his team, not fool around with the twin brother of his enemy.
Yoichi, who looks so fucking adorable with these cat ears and tail.
Kudou walks closer and sits next to him, trying his best not to reach out to caress the soft fur, "What happened?"
"I bumped into a guy and got these," Yoichi explains casually, touching the tip of his cat ear, "I suppose it's temporary, but I quite like it!" He giggles sweetly, Kudou's heart barely can handle it, "Am I a cute cat, my hero?" Yoichi asks with a little grin.
Kudou wants to pull him closer and kiss him. Instead, he looks away not to let Yoichi see him flustered, "Yes. Very cute."
Yoichi looks very pleased with this answer, he purrs. And it seems like his cat instincts wake up since he suddenly crawls on Kudou's lap and nuzzles his cheek, still purring. Kudou yelps in shock and wraps his arms around Yoichi's waist protectively, "What are you do-"
"Mrr, sorry, I just really feel like cuddling you..." Yoichi pulls a little back to look at Kudou with his big adorable green eyes, "Is it bad, my hero? I feel so comfortable on your lap..." he purrs again.
Kudou guesses that Yoichi acts like that because of the meta-ability he was hit with. He tells himself that he has to be strong and not to take advantage of the poor guy's state of mind. But is it really taking advantage if they're just cuddling? Would Yoichi cuddle with him if he wasn't a catboy in this moment? Probably yes, they already hugged a lot. Kudou sighs and pulls Yoichi closer, "I don't mind you on my lap. Just tell me if I do anything you don't like, okay?"
Yoichi's face brightens, he smiles and his cat ears flutter, "Okay!"
Kudou can't help but reach out for these cute ears. The white fur feels so soft, he gently strokes it, making Yoichi purr and lean into his touch. Kudou smiles softly, "So cute... Could you mewl for me?" Yoichi nods eagerly and makes himself more comfortable in Kudou's arms, putting his head on his chest before letting out a soft meow.
Kudou feels like someone has just squeezed his heart, his cheeks flush up and he isn't the type to blush easily. Too cute, too adorable, why is Yoichi allowed to be so adorable? Kudou's hold on him tightens.
Yoichi nuzzles him again and Kudou can't help but give him a tiny kiss on the head in return. Yoichi's eyes sparkle like a flower field under the sunlight. He mewls again as if asking for more kisses, and Kudou can't refuse. He gently kisses Yoichi's cheek while stroking his soft ear. The catboy's purring gets louder and he licks Kudou's cheek, making him chuckle, "You really are like a kitten."
"Your kitten," Yoichi replies with a playful smirk.
God, he's going to be the death of Kudou. The soldier takes a deep breath, trying not to get more flustered and failing. "Stop making me want to kiss you for real, Yoichi," he grumbles. He supposes that Yoichi isn't ready for a kiss on the lips and that it would definitely count as taking advantage of him.
Yoichi, however, doesn't seem to think so. His cat ears droop, his gaze turns sad, "Am I upsetting you, leader? I'm sorry if I'm too playful or teasing..."
Kudou feels his heart cracking from Yoichi's somber voice and cute pout. He can't let Yoichi be upset, he can't let him down, not after all the terrible things Yoichi went through. He lets out a sigh of defeat and pulls the catboy even closer, giving him a quick peck on the lips, "Don't apologise. You're perfect."
Yoichi's cheeks flush up and he smiles brightly, resting his head against Kudou's chest and meowing softly, "You're perfect too, my hero..."
They cuddle for a while and fall asleep together.