My Hero [ Aizawa Shouta x Reader ]

Chapter 35: Stay

It was a kiss so gentle and warm, a feeling similar to being in a field of daffodils and basking in the balmy weather. His lips brushed yours, delicately sucking it as you let out a low moan. On the spur of the moment, your hand crept its way to his cheeks while he firmly gripped your wrist.

Todoroki knew that you didn't love him back. He knew that your heart still belonged to a different man and not him. Even so, he couldn't resist the urge to kiss you. His head was in a turmoil but his body was in ecstasy when he tasted your sweet lips.

'Dear God, if you can hear me, let my feelings reach her heart and may she accept them without reluctance,' Todoroki prayed in his head.

Your heart skipped a beat when his tongue explored yours but you were gradually losing oxygen. You placed your palm on his chest and gently pushed him away, bringing an end to the kiss. The two of you pulled apart and took shallow, shaky breaths. He slowly leaned forward so his forehead could rest against yours. This made your eyes flicker up to meet his in which a romantic gaze was exchanged.

"I love you," he said in a low husky voice, his face still flushed from the sensation.

"Thank you," you replied in barely more than a whisper. You couldn't bring yourself to articulate the word 'love' because it wasn't something to carelessly declare, however, you were determined to learn how to reciprocate his feelings.

But little did you know that a certain someone was staring at you from above.

You pulled back and exhaled a deep sigh, "I should get going."

Todoroki only nodded. He gave you one last peck on the forehead before finally wishing you a good night. You watched silently as his figure slowly dissolved into the darkness of the night. Once he was finally gone, you made your way up to the apartment while pulling out your phone. The screen displayed 2 new messages. All of it was from your uncle.

'I'll have to be away for 2 days, I'm sorry. Work is piling up and I have an important case to deal with. Please eat your dinner'

'Oh and also, don't worry about your safety. I've asked Aizawa to accompany you for the time being. Take care,' The message ended.

Your feet abruptly halted right in front of the apartment door which was ajar. The light from inside came sprawling out through the narrow gap and out the door.

'HUH?!' You mentally slapped your face. Why did he have to appear now? Right after you agreed to be Todoroki's girlfriend.

Inhaling deeply, you pushed the door and peeked your head through, bracing yourself for what was to come. The first thing your eyes landed on was the black textile of a person's clothing. Your eyes traveled up to make contact with a pair of grey eyes.

"Oh, you're here..." you said while closing the door behind you.

You glanced at the mountains of paperwork stacked up on the dining table, surrounding a single laptop. Aizawa must've occupied himself with work while waiting for your return.

"Took you long enough to get home," he spoke with a tint of irritation, his arms folded across his chest.

His tone made you stare solemnly at him. He had no authority over your curfew and what you should or shouldn't do, so seeing him reacted that way somehow made your blood boil.