Chapter 26

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Hours went by as you waited for Aizawa to return from the scene of the crime. Loud footsteps scattered around as people tried pulling the body out and clean up the crime. Fat Gum was generous enough to leave a large plate for you, placing it at the foot of the bed. He couldn't resist to give you a hug. 

Few minutes later, Midnight walked in and took the plate from you. She stroked your hair down and gave you a forced smile. She had mentioned that for anything you could come to her and left her number before stepping out with the plate in hand. 

One by one the numbers of footsteps shortened to just one. Aizawa walked into the bedroom and pulled the curtains to their sides against the wall. Your eyes shot up to the corner of the kitchen where Ivia sat in her blood. It was spotless, clean and everything looked as though nothing had happened. Aizawa grunted, holding your face to move your focus to him. His thumbs were gentle as he brushes your cheek bones. 

"How are you holding up?"

"They clean fast."

"I was on there ass about it." 

Aizawa leaned forward to rest his head against yours. Both your eyes closed as you took in a deep breath. 

Aizawa didn't know how to properly comfort other than to hold you. He's seen and dealt with some shit but never has he taken a life or witness someone he cared about to take a life. Comfort wasn't his strong suit but your need was more important to him than anything. 

Your forehead lifted off his head to rest on his shoulder. "I think I am fine. Not okay, because I'm not but.. I'm fine?"

Aizawa nodded, rubbing your back in small circles. "I want you to take your time on this. Don't think you need to rush to feel better. What can I provide for you to feel contented?"

You shrugged. 

"It might be hard to be here, would you rather stay at home?"

"No, I rather be here with you."

Aizawa frowned. He took in a deep sigh that rose your head up. You crawled up to his lap and curled into his body. He kissed your head and held you close. 

"Tell me if this is wrong timing. Would you like to stay here with me.. from now on?"

"Like move in?"

Aizawa's head lowered to rest just above yours. A little nod shifted your hair forward and your brushed it back. Sitting up on the bed with your legs crossed, your held Aizawa's hand. 

A smile appeared on your face that washed away Aizawa's concern that it was not the right time for the question. 

"Hey, anyone home?" All Might walked into the room with a bag in his hands. 

"In here, Toshi." 

Aizawa was swift on his feet, welcoming All Might inside. You got up and fixed yourself before giving a wave. All Might handed you a bag. Inside was small snacks and drinks, comfort foods he thought you would like. 

"Look," All Might scratched his head. His stature shifting from confidence to uneasiness. "I'm aware there was an affair."

You lowered your head before making a reaction. Stepping pass All Might to put the comfort food away in the fridge. Aizawa cleared his throat and followed behind to grab a bottle of water, offering some to All Might. 

He shook his head. All Might didn't feel proud asking Aizawa or you about the affair. Although he already knew the answer, he just needed to hear it. The police were close to making a public announcement about Ivia being found dead in pro-hero Eraserhead's apartment flat, killed by a woman that was already there-- continuing on by making accusations that the women might be Aizawa secret lover. All Might stopped them in time correcting them before it was broadcasted. He wanted to respect anything personal that Aizawa wanted to keep secret from the public but he still was shocked to read the announcement. 

"Is there something going on between you two?"

Awkwardly, you stood to the side of the kitchen. You didn't know whether or not to speak. If Aizawa still wanted whatever this was private, did he want to say anything? 

"I would like to say...," You crossed your arms, rubbing your shoulders. "There is something that just happened and well, we don't plan to end. At least I don't think so."

Aizawa's grabbed your hands to stop your nervousness, before tucking his hands into his pocket. Walking around the counter Aizawa took a stand to All Might.

Aizawa's voice deepened to a more taunting tone. "I don't see this ending in the near future. It was unexpected, however, I'm enjoying this. "

All Might cleared his throat and stepped back. He was put in an awkward stance, crossed between a friend and a man. His friend was always confrontational when he is positive in his choice of actions or words. But, never had he seen his friend stand up this way before, like a persistent man. 

"Alright," All might rose his hand onto Aizawa's shoulder, patting it before walking to the elevator. "I just needed to hear it from either one of you."

"And what are you going to do with this information, Toshi?"

The elevator doors opened and All Might blocked the doors from closing with a hand to the side. His head hung low with a guilt as though he had betrayed a friend. The mirrors in the elevator caved in on the pressure.

"Nothing, I support you," He stepped in and forced a smile. "Always have and always will."

Aizawa shifted strangely in his place. Feeling a mix of emotions while watching the elevator take his friend down. You frowned and pulled on Aizawa's loose sleeve. 

"That was harsh, Shota."

"He'll get over it."

You couldn't believe his response and you swatted his hands away. You crossed your arms.

"There was no need to be using his name so negatively, please go down there and apologize."

Aizawa lifted his scarf up to his chin while looking out the balcony. "Was it that harsh?"

"You sounded threatening," You stood behind Aizawa and pushed him out the balcony to look over. All Might had barely stepped out and pulled open the car  door. "Hop down and apologize. I know the feeling when you overthink from a friends change in tone."

"Alright," He gave a brief kiss on your cheek before walking over to the elevator. He sighed as he pushed the button. "He can be sensitive."

Leaning over the railing, you screamed at the top of your lungs at Toshi. Your arms waved violently in the air before cupping your mouth to enhance your vocals. Toshi stopped, midway into the car before glancing up at the noise. You motioned him to stop, pointing down at the entrance of the apartment building where Aizawa had stepped out of at the same time. Toshi quickly got back out and closed the car door. You watched as Aizawa and Toshi talked it out. Toshi smiled here and there and even chuckled. Aizawa looked down before glancing up, his inaudible lips moving as it curled to a short smile. Toshi patted his shoulder and pulled him in for a hug. 

Satisfied by the outcome, you left the balcony and entered the apartment. You collected the throw blanket and sat patiently on the couch. You felt excited to move in with Aizawa but also very nervous, not at the fact that you would be living with a man you cared about but rather telling your parents including your brother about it. Already you could predict your parents reactions, mouth agape as they stared with wide eyes that their daughter finally has a boyfriend and it so happens to be a pro-hero. Your brother on the other hand would be screaming that pro-hero Eraserhead would be a part of their family and most likely run around the school bragging about how his sister was just that amazing to be dating a pro-hero.

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