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jase-is-barely-alive · 2 days

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Spruce up the Truce

Chapter 1

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The bright sun glared across the clear sky, its warm glow causing sweat to build up on the young hero’s forehead as he sprinted down the walking trail. His mentor was waiting just ahead of him, holding a water bottle out for the boy as he slowed down to a light jog.

“New record, young Midoriya! Great work.” All Might praised his pupil, handing him the bottle. Izuku panted as he quickly opened the container and chugged down the clear liquid, quenching his dry throat. He took a deep breath before smiling at his teacher. “Thanks. Although, I felt a little heavier today.” Izuku poured a bit of the water on his head, letting the is cascade through his dark green curls, sighing with relief at the cool feeling.

“Hm. When did you sleep last night?” All Might asked, leaning down to Izuku’s eye level. The young boy flinched and started to stammer. “Well, I kind of stayed up late.” He laughed nervously. All Might gave him a knowing look. “How late?” He asked anyways. Izuku swallowed. “Like…three in the morning?” He watched as his mentor rubbed the bridge of his nose. “Young Midoriya, you can’t keep doing this. A growing boy like you needs plenty of sleep. How are you going to become the strongest hero if you can’t even keep a decent sleep schedule?” He scolded, making Izuku slump in shame. “I know, I know. But there’s so many tests coming up and I had to squeeze in more study time! I guess I just lost track of time or something because I truly didn’t intend to stay up that long at all!” He rambled on as his mentor blinked slowly.

The teen had a bad habit of going down his own rabbit holes and getting lost in his own thoughts. “I get it, kid. I’ve been there.” All Might chuckled and placed a hand on his student’s shoulder, snapping him out of his ramblings. “Right.” Izuku blushed in embarrassment.

The two of them made their way back towards the UA campus. Izuku looked up into the blue sky, remembering why he was at UA. Why he chose to become a hero and train under the number one hero, All Might. He would make his mother proud and save everyone with a fearless smile.

It had been his dream from the moment he could comprehend the bravery and devotion it took to become the greatest hero. All Might turned to his successor once they made it to the dorms, Heights Alliance, a safe place provided to students after the multiple villain incidents.

“Well, young Midoriya, we can schedule a few more training sessions over the week before you head off to camp. Sound good?” He suggested earning a nod from Izuku. “I’ll see you then!” He waved as he ran off, making his way into the building. The older male chuckled softly as he watched the boy skip off with that optimistic step of his. He had much to learn but All Might had plenty of faith in his decision to pass his quirk down to the determined, once quirkless, boy.

Izuku had some extra serotonin running through his brain now that he had gotten his hero provisional license, meaning he could now work like a real Pro Hero. He couldn’t wait to intern and actually help out in a meaningful way.

The following day, he had to run some errands (buying snacks for his roommates), making his way down the streets of the city to find the nearest grocery store. He needed to get some new hand weights as well as scope out potential locations to intern at. The boy didn’t see the figure he was approaching.

He bumped into someone as he walked down the street, making the person drop their phone. “Oh my! I’m so sorry, sir! I wasn’t paying attention to my surroundings!” He quickly apologized and bent down to pick up the phone. The stranger had bent to do the same, causing their hands to brush over each other. Izuku paused, looking up at the person.

A boy around his age, blue eyes, and coal black hair. The stranger had sunglasses on, but he could make out the surprised expression on their face. It quickly shifted to a smile. “Your good pal. No harm done.” The other teen reassured Izuku. “Oh, wait a minute! You’re the kid from UA, right?” He asked as he picked up his phone, shoving it into his pocket.

Izuku cleared his throat. Ever since his debut at the sports festival, he’s been noticed and recognized by strangers left and right. He politely nodded. “Yeah, that’s me.” The fellow teen chuckled. “That’s so neat! UA is such a hard school to get into. You must be pretty strong, huh?” He raised an eyebrow at Izuku. The boy couldn’t help but blush. “Well, I mean-I guess…” The other teen smirked. “You very brave for facing all those villains at the USJ and Hosu incident.” He complimented as he tilted his head. “You have my respect; I’m sure other folks feel the same way too.” At that, Izuku flushed, his smile become lopsided at the shower of praise he was just provided. “Thanks. I appreciate it.” He smiled up at the teen. “Yeah. I can’t believe how brave you were to save your friend from Stain during the Hosu incident. You’ve got plenty of wit for an upcoming hero. I can’t wait to see what you’ll become.” The teen walked past Izuku, waving and disappearing into the crowd. Izuku froze.

If his memory was correct, the chief of police told Izuku, Todoroki, and Iida that they wouldn’t get any credit for taking down the infamous villain. As far as the press was concerned, the current number one hero, Endeavor was the one who detained the crook.

So, how the hell did that stranger know that Izuku faced the hero killer, Stain? Maybe they worked with Shigaraki? No. He shouldn’t jump to conclusions so quickly.

He wanted to chase the person down and question them about their intel, but he couldn’t find him in the large crowd. The other teen was gone.

“That was odd.” Izuku muttered to himself, his mind swirling with numerous anxious thoughts. He tried to regain himself, he had to focus. “Maybe, I’m just overthinking this?” He pondered as he made his way into the store he was looking for.

No. There was something odd about the strangers’ wording. He’d have to look into it later on.

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I'm finally starting up this series after months of fighting off an art AND writing block!

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jase-is-barely-alive · 15 days

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Spruce up the Truce: drabble

Prompt: patching up the enemy

TW: a bit suggestive at the end but nothing too wack.

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Izuku stopped walking through the hall of the small cabin once he heard a pained hiss, turning his head to the partially opened bathroom door. He moved slowly and peaked inside. He saw Seven biting her lower lip, and he felt a feeling of worry course through his mind.

He opened the door to see her sitting on the closed toilet, trying to bandage herself. The bandage from the day before was on the small bin, which he saw was now covered with blood. It seemed like she was trying her hardest but having trouble doing so.

She looked up to see Izuku staring at her.

“Hey…” she said lowly, trying to seem casual about the wound on her leg that was now bleeding from her being too harsh with her tactics.

Izuku sighed and walked in. He still felt bad that she had taken the bullet for him during the Quirk Farm incident. She had pushed him aside and saved him from certain death, and the result was now sitting right in front of him. Her kneeled onto the cool tile floor, placing his hands on her knees, gently pushing her legs apart to get a better look at the wound. The action made the villainess jump in shock. “What are you-“

Izuku felt that his actions took the villainess by surprise. She had her legs spread apart, and her breath was cut at the suddenness of it. The boy was completely oblivious to the way her face flared up and instead moved straight to the business of why he went into the bathroom in the first place.

He spoke calmly and softly to her, his hands moving to gently examine her leg wound.

"It seemed like maybe you could use a hand. What do you need?"

As his fingertips gently traced around her brown skin, she tensed up, unsure of what how to react. “I mean, I just had to change the bandages. Last thing I need is another wound infection.” She grimaced at the thought of putting up with another problem like that.

She watched Izuku grab a small cotton ball, dipping it in the rubbing alcohol before gazing at her with his cool jade eyes, trying to gauge if she was okay with him touching her. His lips formed into a soft smile as he looked at her.

"May I?"

Seven was still new to the whole ‘trusting others’ thing so she still seemed hesitant despite the progress they had made.

After a second of contemplation, she nodded slowly, giving him her consent to do what was needed. She gripped the edges of the toilet lid in preparation for the incoming sting of rubbing alcohol.

Izuku's lips remained in a soft smile, taking her nod as the consent he was looking for. He then took the cotton ball, doused it in rubbing alcohol, and proceeded to gently press the soaked ball onto her leg wound.

She'd be able to feel the cold sting of the liquid against her sore leg. Once he finished applying the rubbing alcohol on the wound, he spoke to her, his voice being soft as warm as it had before.

"Just breathe out. It'll be over in a bit."

She did as he instructed, releasing the long breath she was holding. The girl watched as the hero wrapped her leg with such precision. He was a hero in training after all, he’d half to know how to help civilians if no other healers were available.

Her cooperation made the boy relax, knowing now she was more lenient with allowing him to aid her in her wounds. Izuku then spoke to her, her being very compliant making the moment all that more special. His lips were soft as he spoke, a calm, cool demeanor permeating into his words.

"There we go. The worst part is done. I have to ask though, how are you feeling?"

Seven blinked and inspected his work, seeing that he was much better at it than she was. Then again, she rarely gets injured this badly so she hasn’t gotten too much practice with it.

“I’m okay.” She mumbled as she looked away.

The boy smirked when she averted his gaze, finding it to be funny that she was embarrassed in this situation. His eyes then followed her gaze as she looked away, his smile growing even bigger when he noticed how she chewed on her lower lip, a nervous habit.

"You know you can look at me, right?" He spoke in a low, almost teasing voice.

She scoffed at his words but kept her eyes glued to the shower curtain beside her, a defiant look on her face.

"I know that…”

He chuckled a bit at her stubbornness, the villainess looking somewhat childlike in her defiance. Though his lips were still pulled into a smile, his eyes were still soft, observing her in a caring manner.

His hand moved to place a light, warm hand on her chin, tilting her head so that she was looking at him once more.

"Then, look at me."

Seven sighed, allowing him to direct her head down to him. She was trying to get over her pride for him, trying her best to be humbler and reciprocate his kinder energy.

It was harder than she initially thought. She wanted to wipe that smirk off his face more than anything.

A small, triumphant smile came to his lips as she looked up at him. Just seeing how she acted made it evident that her defenses were starting to lower around him, as she continued to try and be kinder to him, even if it was just for a little bit.

He was content in that.

Seven huffed, standing up to put the first aid back in its designated cubby.

"Thanks." She muttered, bending over to place it in the cabinet under the sink.

"No need to thank me, I’m glad you felt comfortable enough to let me aid you." He replied.

She rose and turned to him, leaning onto the sink counter. "I meant...thanks for what you did yesterday. I've never cried like that in my entire life." She whispered; her amber eyes downcast.

The boy was caught off guard by her admission. It was a vulnerable truth, one that she would normally never address. His gaze met her amber eyes as she looked down a bit.

"Of course..." He whispered back.

They both stood in silence for a moment. It didn't feel tense. In fact, Seven felt as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders by Izuku's presence.

Izuku felt happy she let him see the more vulnerable sides of her personality, despite her hard villainess exterior.

"Sev...Is it alright if I visit you every now and then?" Izuku asked, walking over to her, placing his hands on either side of the counter, caging here between the sink and his body. He meant nothing about the action but Seven still felt heat creeping up her neck at the proximity.

The villainess hummed, looking up at him. "Sev?" She repeated the nickname, a smile pulling at her lips.

Izuku raised an amused eyebrow, matching her energy. "You do like the nickname, don't you?" He teased.

She chuckled. "Call me that in front of other people and I'll kill you myself." The girl warned, no real venom in her words. "But...sure. I'd like if you'd visit me." She whispered, leaning over him, her lips inches from him. "Try to be discreet about it though." The girl continued, as if their whole alliance wasn't already under the wraps from the public.

When she leaned forward, it threw him off. He blushed deeply when he saw her lips so close to his, her words sounding coyer to him. "Are you trying to do something here?" He inquired, trying to stand his ground, but there was an underlying giddiness to his tone.

"Noooo... Whatever do you mean? I'm just warning you. Wouldn't want anyone to know you're in cahoots with a villain now, do you? It'd be a shame if they knew what I let you get away with." She chuckled, gently playing with one of his curly locks, tugging it and watching it bounce back into place softly.

Her words made the boy's face go a deep red, her actions even more so. He scoffed playfully at her words.

"Is this your way of saying you want me?" His tone was quiet, but his eyes seemed to communicate that he was willing to humor her. She had him in a very vulnerable position, and he wasn't entirely against it.

"You already know the answer to that." She purred in his ear.

Izuku's heart throbbed. Her words echoed in his ear so tenderly and teasingly, she was riling him up yet again. That alone was enough to make his heart skip several beats. Her tone sounded so sultry, and her purr was a sweet sound to his ever whirling mind.

Before anything could escalate, she pushed him aside, cackling as she sauntered out of the bathroom in a way that felt almost taunting to the hero. He blushed a bit more as he saw her give him one last coy glance over her shoulder before stepping out of view. Was she attempting to tease the boy even more? Either way, it was working. A soft chuckle escaped him as he shook his head, following after her. He wouldn't let her get away with that so easily.

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Testing the waters with this one 😬 idk if I like it or not but playing around with their dynamic has been pretty fun.

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