K Id Assume You Get A Lot Of Prompts (sorry If This Is Rude) But Idea AM Is An Extrovert. Izuku Is An

K I’d assume you get a lot of prompts (sorry if this is rude) but idea… AM is an extrovert. Izuku is an introvert. Introverts unwind with quiet with small groups of people they trust, while extroverts are energized by large groups. After a stressful day/week, all Izuku wants to do is watch a movie with AM but AM (trying to be helpful) tells Izuku to hang out with 1A, not knowing that this exhausts Izuku. This happens too many times and miscommunication cause Izuku thinks AM is upset.

Not rude at all, Anon! I always accept prompts, although I make no promises about writing them. I admit I almost passed this one over because it hit a little too close to home, but it intrigued me, so I've hung on to it.

I'm not sure the result is quite what you had in mind, but here you go!

Being Alone

Toshinori Yagi spent many years alone.

His sense of loneliness wasn’t simply confined to the six years since his injury. He spent years and years never being able to fully form relationships with others due to the nature of his work. 

Still, the work itself offered him plenty of chances to connect with others. He didn’t simply love heroics out of a desire to serve the people. He loved the opportunity it gave him to meet others, to hear about their lives, and to engage with the public as a whole. Plus, although he wouldn’t admit it to Aizawa anytime soon, he actually enjoyed the media appearances.

In other words, the crowds always helped stave off the loneliness.

So when he met young Midoriya and realized just how lonely and friendless the poor boy had been, Toshinori was thrilled when he made such good friends at UA. 

Class 1-A was a good bunch. Midoriya deserved to be around many good kids as often as he wanted, and when the dorm system was implemented, it gave him even more opportunities to spend time with his classmates. It was exactly what Toshinori loved, exactly what he wanted for himself and in turn, what he wanted for Midoriya.

But as the weeks went on in the dorms, Toshinori grew worried. Izuku seemed less interested in hanging out with his friends, especially after a long week. He’d retreat to his room, sometimes not coming out for anything other than meals and weekend training, not even to study with his friends. 

He seemed fine otherwise. He still did well in his classes, hung out with his friends during the school day, but during free time, it’s like a switch would flip where Izuku isolated himself more and more.

It all comes to a head the weekend after the UA Festival. 

Toshinori, after his near heart attack where he couldn’t reach Izuku for almost an hour, had been glad to see Izuku have so much fun with Class 1-A, along with young Eri and young Togata, during the festival. It was nice to have all the students get a chance to just have fun and be kids, and the excitement of their performance was thrilling even to Toshinori, who had simply enjoyed it from the sidelines. 

But in the days afterwards, it seemed to Toshinori like Izuku wanted nothing to do with anyone anymore. Well, anyone other than him. Izuku had lunch with him almost every day that week, largely in a comfortable silence. And while Toshinori enjoyed it, he felt immensely guilty for doing so.

So on Friday, when Izuku speaks up for what feels like the first time all week, Toshinori finds himself with a bit of an agenda.

“Hey All Might?”

Toshinori nearly knocks over his tea from how quickly he drops his pen and stops his paperwork, so cautiously thrilled to hear the boy start a conversation.

“Yes, young Midoriya?”

“I was wondering… would you, um… would you want to watch a movie with me this weekend?”

They’ve watched movies together a few times before at this point, either in the common room or at Toshinori’s apartment, so it’s not a totally strange request. 

“Sure, kid. How about we watch in the common room so your friends can join us?” 

Izuku frowns and looks down at his sandwich, which causes Toshinori to frown, too, keeping his eyes on Izuku.

“Actually, I was hoping we could watch at your place where it’s quieter. If you don’t mind?” 

Without thinking about it, Toshinori starts clicking his pen with his thumb over and over again. In the otherwise silent room, the click of the pen is like a ticking clock, counting down each excruciating second of the silence in this exchange.

“Sorry, forget I asked,” Izuku eventually mumbles, packing up the rest of his sandwich. He goes to stand when Toshinori stops him with his free hand.

“Hey, hey, don’t be sorry,” he says, encouraging Izuku to sit back down. “I would love to have you over for a movie. It’s just…” 

“Just what?”

“Well, wouldn’t you rather hang out with your friends instead of just you and me?” Izuku’s frown grows deeper.

“No,” he says simply. 

“Are you not getting along with 1-A?” Toshinori hadn’t considered this possibility until now, but it makes a lot of sense when he says it. Concern starts to grow in his chest that Izuku quickly dispels.

“Of course we’re getting along, everything’s great,” he says. “Why do you think we’re not?”

“Well, because at the end of a long week, if I were you, I’d want to hang out with all my friends or go out and do things. But you don’t seem to want to be with your friends or anyone other than me, so…” Izuku fidgets with his fingers.

“Well, I guess if you think I should…” he says quietly. Toshinori can tell that’s not really what he wants, but he still doesn’t really understand why. 

“Kid, it’s not about whether or not I think you should, I’m just worried about you that you don’t want to. You deserve to unwind, you know.” With that, Izuku’s expression shifts from sad to confused.

“Isn’t a movie just the two of us a great way to unwind, though?” 

Toshinori thinks about this for a moment. It’s not normally what he would think to do to unwind, but now that Izuku asks that, he has to admit that there is something really enjoyable about the nights that they’ve watched movies by themselves. 

“All Might,” Izuku continues, “I appreciate that you’re worried about me, I really do. But I spend a lot of time with my classmates. All the time it feels like, and sometimes I just need to get away from them, you know?” 

Toshinori doesn’t know, but as long as it makes sense to Izuku, he supposes that works.

“If that’s true,” he asks cautiously, “then wouldn’t you also want some time to get away from me?” Izuku bites his lip, then takes in a deep breath. 

“I like being alone,” Izuku says, “but when I spend time with you… I don’t know, it’s just as good as being alone, or even better sometimes. I know that doesn’t make sense, but… but it’s the truth.” Izuku starts fidgeting with his fingers again. “Is that okay?” Toshinori grins.

“Is it okay that you’re being a little fanboy again?”

“No, no! That’s not what I mean!” Izuku says quickly.

“Kid, I was just teasing—”

“I know, but it’s not that.” They both fall quiet for a moment when Izuku explains further.

“I get why you would say that, even as a joke, I do. But it’s not like that. I do enjoy getting to spend time with you as All Might, I do. But when I say spending time with you is just as good as being alone, I don’t mean you as All Might, I mean you as… you.” 

Something about that touches Toshinori so deeply in that moment. And although he still doesn’t fully understand why Izuku would rather spend time with him or alone over his friends, he finds himself honored to be given preference.

“Alright, you win,” Toshinori says with a smile. “A movie at my place this weekend.” Izuku nods and stands to clean up when Toshinori adds, “and Midoriya?”

“Yeah?”

“That’s a standing invitation. I might not get your preference for being alone, but if hanging out with me helps with that feeling, then I’m always there for you. Okay, kiddo?” Izuku gives him a soft smile.

“Thanks, All Might.”

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M:It’s beautiful! Isn’t it?

A: yes, the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen

I decided to redraw completely different one of my drawings and I’m so so proud of the results!

Latest lovesquare shenanigans idea: AU in which Ladybug falls hard for Chat Noir before Marinette has a chance to fall for Adrien, allowing Marinette and Adrien to have real conversations that lead to them becoming ride or die BEST BROS. (She will take this poor sheltered boy under her wing and teach him all about friendship! Also she might fight his dad later.) Ladybug and Chat Noir are both obsessed with each other and flirt somehow even more than they do in canon but Ladybug thinks it’s a long-running joke following her first “we should pretend to be a couple to defeat this akuma” suggestion (part of her foolproof 37-step plan to make Chat Noir fall for her because obviously.)

Chat Noir wants nothing more than to be clear about his feelings because, you know, you’ve gotta tell people these things, but Adrien is conflicted because he’s getting all of his love advice from best bro Marinette… who has helpfully written him a foolproof 37-step plan to make his mystery girl fall in love with him. Everyone is still incredibly dumb about their feelings, but in NEW WAYS.

just thinking about ladrien stuff

Imagine if Anya ever starts liking Damian back, she's gonna follow her Chichi's foot steps and develop her own version of "for the mission":

"For world peace"

It'll be her go to excuse to explain every bit of affection she throws his way.

Like, she sees him moping about his father not attending a school event? Yeah, this won't do! Syon boy can't be sad. It will get in the way of world peace!

Anya being invested in Damian's academic achievements and making sure to cheer him on the right path is only because he's going to grow up influential or whatever. She's just watching him every step of the way to make sure he doesn't end up like his evil father. Seeing him light up like a red light bulb every time she praises him is a good sign. Man, steering the world to peace is a lot of hard work, but it's nice to see the fruits of her labor is flourishing.

When his birthday or some other special occassion comes along, Anya *needs* to be the one to get him the best present. Because seeing him happy because of her gives her a good feeling. This is what world peace is all about.

Or if there's this other girl clinging onto Damian, she'll be like, this girl has to go. She only hangs around Syon boy cause of his evil superboss father. Becky, what do you mean I'm jealous? That girl is obviously gonna ruin world peace the longer she sticks with Syon boy!

And like Chichi, it'll take her a while to figure out how she really feels. Like father, like daughter.

Bunch of little Plaggs plus one little Tikki.

He is many shaped.