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[numbertwohero]

[it's about 3am in los angeles, and todoroki is just getting back to the hotel. his father's still down at the bar with whatever executive he's meeting tonight, and frankly he can stay there. todoroki is tired and frustrated and lonely, and he doesn't want to have to put on his public face any more.

discarding his jacket and loosening his tie, he falls backward on the bed, pulling out his phone. some quick math tells him it's about 7pm back home. midoriya should be done with dinner.]

There's a rock climbing wall in the gym at this hotel. It made me think of you. We should try that, sometime, when I get home.

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[numbertwohero]

[The kiss might feel silly to him, but it just fills Todoroki with that familiar warmth and contentment. He loves those little gestures, all the small touches and comforts Midoriya offers that make him feel truly settled. He cherishes every single one after all this time away from home, and he's still smiling as he goes back to finish his food.]

Maybe, but I'm going to aim big. What can I say, you're an inspiration.

[The grin he offers is a quick flash, and maybe just a little wicked.]

At least a weekend. We could do it before then, too. Trade shifts with people, maybe. You do look really good in yukata...

[taiyakis]

Plus ultra.

[ midoriya's grin is quick and easy and then he ducks his head, helplessly flustered in a heartbeat just by a few words. it's amazing how todoroki can do that, just swap the tables on him so neatly. ]

So do you, now I'm going to be thinking about this all week.

[ it's not a bad mental image, to be fair.

there's a small, selfish part of him that's realizing he wants to devote as much of himself to being the symbol of peace as possible while still retaining time for the other things he loves. all might was right when he said midoriya had to learn a balance and if there wasn't one, make some. ]

We'll figure out a way.

[numbertwohero]

You and me both.

[There are worse things to be thinking about, honestly. Once he goes back to work, he'll be there with his partner, and he'll be able to face his father and those long, rambling bits of exposition and instructions on how to live his life with the thought of a long weekend sometime soon with just the two of them, in yukata, in a private bath, or maybe an onsen...it's a good thought. Something for himself, some small selfish piece that's just for him, and just for them, so the rest of the time he can share Izuku with the rest of the world and let him shine.]

I know. You never give up, and how can I not do everything I can to make it happen? We could do a trial run this summer. See if we can manage a whole three days an hour or so outside the city, before we try anything else.

[taiyakis]

[ So many compliments!!! Midoriya's face flames, all the way up to the tips of his ears and he ducks his head sheepishly, holding Todoroki's despite the embarrassment. It's too much! How can he be expected not to get flustered when Todoroki's being so sweet? ]

We'll...figure something out. [ he doesn't know what or how but they're determined and resourceful and really, really fucking stubborn. ] If we both talk to our agencies beforehand we can try and lay some of the groundwork in advance?

[numbertwohero]

That sounds like a good idea. Not now, since I just got back, but in a couple weeks I'll start talking to our support staff to see if I can find the best weekend for it.

[He's off and into logistics land as he squeezes his partner's hand, then lets go so they both can finish the last of their food. When they're done, Todoroki uncurls and stretches, squeezing Midoriya's foot against his thigh before lifting both arms over his head, shirt rising slightly as he arches his back.]

That was amazing. You're really good in the kitchen, you know? I know everyone always raves about Bakugou's cooking, but yours is great.

[taiyakis]

I - oh.

[ he means to thank todoroki for that, because it is really sweet but then todoroki shifts and stretches and midoriya's mind goes blank a moment because wow. wow yeah, he knows todoroki is furiously hot and he knows that that's his boyfriend but sometimes it's just - gosh. ]

Kacchan's um, he's still better, I think because he has more experience but I'm getting there!!

[ getting up, he tides up the table quickly mostly so when it's clear he can settle himself into todoroki's lap, arms draping over his shoulders. ]

[numbertwohero]

You'll definitely get there. And I'll be happy to help you practice anytime.

[Well, he's absolutely not going to argue with a boyfriend in his lap, is he? As Midoriya settles in, Todoroki slides his hands up over his partner's thighs, slipping them under his shirt to wrap around his lower back.]

Hi.

[It's silly, and so is the dreamy smile on his face as he looks at those beautiful eyes, but then, it's okay if it's a little silly with him. Leaning in, he places a light, chaste kiss on Midoriya's lips, lingering just a little.]

Missed you.

[taiyakis]

Yeah!

[ morning sparring fuck yeah, really. midoriya makes a pleased noise at the press of todoroki's hands on bare skin, leaning into the solid weight of him like midoriya himself doesn't weight a ridiculous amount of muscle. the kiss gets a hum, followed by midoriya leaning into it a little more, winding a hand into todoroki's hair. ]

Missed you too.

[ quiet agreement against todoroki's lips, followed by another kiss and then a regretful little sigh. ]

We should...get up, at some point, though. Your legs are gonna go numb.