(Muse: Izuku Midoriya) "Why Would You Want A Little Keychain When You Can Have The Real Deal Right Here

"I guess you make a good point. A really good point."

Izuku was positively beaming. "Well, I'd be disappointed if I wasn't!" he said with a faint giggle. "We're dating, right? I should know the most about you!"

Rody was basically curling in on himself with guilt. The other wasn’t even... questioning him... He trusted him that much? Damn it. Pino noticeably drooped like a withering plant. His heart felt like it was being yanked this way and that as he listened to the blonde talk about his own family.

“I’m sure your family knew right away that you were innocent.” He glanced back at the phonebooth, gray eyes searching for blue. “I understand needing to hear a loved one’s voice in a situation like this. My little sister and brother are waiting for me back at home. Just hearing their voices would ease my worries.” If only they had a phone back at their trailer. He would have called them over the cops.

Rody looked up at the boy in front of him, biting his bottom lip in nervousness. “You’re right.” He stood up, case in hand, looking towards the sound of the helicopter. It was getting closer. “There’s some tall grass around here. Maybe we can lay down and they won’t notice.” The phonebooth could have also sufficed, but Rody knew he would have to wave the helicopter down and didn’t want his accomplice in plain sight in a glass box.

Rody was the one who called the cops. He didn’t want the other involved in what could possibly go down.

He gestured to a tall patch of grass farther away from where they currently stood. “Go hide over there. I’ll go over here.” He vaguely gestured in the opposite direction, starting to walk to his hiding area.

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Tired... Neito was just so tired.

It all started late last night. After being flown to the small nation of Otheon with the troublemaking students of Class 1-A, Neito already knew that somehow things were going to go wrong. It all started with a bank robbery that the other students instantly rushed into. Honestly, Neito almost let them handle it to finish their required task. After all, bringing back food and supplies back to the base was actually important, no matter how much Bakugou moaned and complained over it.

Before Neito could stop himself, he found himself running towards the situation. Neito and Izuku left the two attacking robbers to Todoroki and Bakugou, while they both persued the running man with a briefcase. While Izuku was brash, running directly for the escaping man, Neito instead watched him with careful eyes. With a bit of street savviness, Neito slipped into a leaving train. Thankfully, just a few minutes later, so did their suspect. Neito could see Midoriya in the distance, but before he could start running towards the train, a rather irritated looking train conductor quickly yanked him off the train tracks. Before Midoriya could pursue them, the train was long gone.

Watching the brown haired suspect take a sigh of relief, Neito couldn’t help but laugh, waving his hand towards the other, “I suppose you think you got away? I wouldn't get so comfortable if I were you.”

Wow.... that all felt so recent. Blinking his tired eyes, Neito quickly remembered everything else- the briefcase being empty of any sort of treasure and just filled with important paperwork. Being chased by the police, using Todoroki’s quirk to escape while keeping everyone safe in the process. After jumping into the water, Neito quickly ditched his phone and began walking. Quickly, the quirks that were once filled in his body were gone. Leaving the blond basically quirkless and defenseless.

That’s what led to him and the other male now trying to sleep in a barn. Neito wasn’t sure how the bird in front of him could keep up with them all day- the blond was sure he didn’t see the creature eat or drink. However, Neito didn’t have the energy to ponder that aloud. Instead, with a single hand on the briefcase, Neito fell into in a deep sleep. After all, he was just so exhausted.

When the handshake was over, his hand went up to give Pino a comforting scratch. She didn't actually need the comfort, considering that the sound was due to Rody's shock, but Kirishima didn't know that. He had picked up on how Ei noticed Pino's reaction, and from his perspective he must've thought she was startled by something else.

Rody wouldn't look like a good 'pet owner' if he just ignored the bird's 'panic.' Thus, she got some nice scratches.

"Really? Geez, small world! I didn't think I would run into one of Deku's friends like this." In retrospect, Pino really did have no reason to be scared of this kind-hearted hero. "Likewise. It's even more of a pleasure to make your acquaintance."

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*very slowly hides Pino out of sight*

        “Uwa–whatcha got there?”

Izuku's giggle brought such warmth to Rody as he laughed along with him. It could be a good perch for Pino, as long as she knew when to be quiet.

Gray eyes followed Deku as he looked at the clothes. "Silver age?” He exhaled out of his nose. “Oh right. I guess it only makes sense you know the difference between his costumes. You do look up to him after all.” Rody reached over and grabbed the tiny costume, holding it up to Pino. He laughed as she posed confidently.

“Aw, what a cute little hero you are!” He grinned over at Deku. “She’s the spitting image of All Might, don’t you think?”

It took everything in Izuku not to start bouncing up and down where he was standing. He was waiting outside of Gate 15 for an incoming flight from Otheon. Finally, after seven long months of waiting, today was the day! 

Rody was visiting him in Japan!

They had been planning this for months. Instead of spending his extra money on All Might merchandise, he focused all of it towards Rody’s travel expenses and anything they’d end up doing while together for the week. They had practically talked every other day ever since Rody had saved up money to buy a cell phone. They had learned a lot about each other in that time, and despite the long distance between them, Izuku still felt as if they were becoming closer than ever.

So, really... it wasn’t much of a surprise that this was the most excited he’d felt in a very long time. 

As soon as he spotted Rody’s face, his eyes lit up as bright as the sun. He couldn’t help but rush forward and pull the other young man into a fierce hug. He could feel himself tearing up, but he managed to keep the tears at bay. He couldn’t keep the grin off of his face even if he tried to. 

“I can’t believe you’re actually here right now!” he exclaimed with a cheerful laugh. “It’s so great to see you again, Rody!”

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The brunette took in his own deep breath, trying to recompose himself as Deku pulled back. The hand that was occupied in the green nest of hair came down to rest on Izuku’s cheek. He returned the smile the best that he could. Of course Rody was beyond happy to see Izuku again, but the circumstances that brought him here weren’t... the best.

He nodded slowly, allowing the other to lead the way. He spared a quick glance to the hero’s classmates as they headed off. Rody stayed close to Izuku, just as he was staying close to him. There wasn’t much to say on the way there. It wasn’t an uncomfortable silence, though. There was understanding and patience behind it. And concern.

Whatever he had expected from Deku’s room, it was nothing compared to what it actually was. After taking in the décor of the room for a good few seconds, Rody was very obviously fighting back a smile. “You’re making this impossibly hard for me, Izuku.” He finally had the opportunity to see Deku’s room and he wasn’t even allowed to laugh. Well, he could, but Rody didn’t want to tease him too hard considering the events that had just happened. They were here to cuddle! But-

“Man... You really are an adorable nerd.” It was said with softness and adoration. With a ruffle of said nerd’s hair, Rody walked into the room, getting a better look at the place. Don’t tease. Don’t tease. Don’t tease.

Izuku was tired. Exhausted, honestly. Physically, emotionally, and any other type of exhausted that existed. After Uraraka managed to convince the civilians to let him rest at U.A., the last of his adrenaline drained from him. He could barely stand, so it was no surprise when his male classmates lifted him into the air and carried him off to the bath. 

Though, as he was being carted off, he managed to glance around at the familiar surroundings of the common area. Though he’d been away for nearly two months, it felt more like an entire year instead. 

Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted an oddly familiar pink bird flying across the living room. There was no way, right...? 

There was no way he was here...! 

He was just hallucinating from exhaustion. That had to be it! Still, Izuku could feel his heart ache as he was pulled into the bathroom. 

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Rody shook his head, looking down as he continued the task at hand. He really couldn't blame her; he should have been spacing out anywhere but her direction.

Even if he wasn't making eye contact, he was listening to her, taking in what she was saying. "Well, to be fair, you do look younger than you actually are." Rody could at least guess the minimum age she was since she was sitting at the bar. "But looks are just looks. You have the presence of an adult that means business. And at least you'll still look good in your golden years. Not everybody gets that chance."

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“More like you’re staring off into space in my general direction.” She thought maybe he recognized her, but perhaps she was mistaken and in that case she’d rather let it be. “I’m flattered that you’re staring, but I think you’re a bit young for me.”

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"Wh- Huh?" Oh no, this sounded like something serious. Was Uraraka... doubting herself? Pino flew over and rested on the other's lap out of worry and to provide some sort of comfort. "...What do you mean? You're not talking about you being a hero... are you?" This was probably the softest Rody had ever spoken to Uraraka yet. There was no way she was giving up on her dream.

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Rody never said it out loud... But it was true. The fact Izuku came to that conclusion threw Rody for a loop. How was he supposed to admit that??

Rody's panic vanished as Deku spoke of his insecurities, going into full support mode. "Hey hey, there's nothing to apologize for. I'm sure plenty of people actually find you attractive, but never say it out right. It's... embarrassing to admit that kind of stuff, ya know?" He looked down at his closed hands where Pino still resided, biting at his lip in thought.

"You have unruly soft hair, bright eyes, star-like freckles, a nice physique, and a personality that's like sunshine. You're... adorable really. I think anyone you meet will come to that conclusion, even if they try and deny it." Rody wanted to make Deku feel better, even if it was embarrassing for him to speak the truth about his own thoughts towards the hero's appearance.

Another loud squawk came from Rody's hands, his heartrate picking up. Looks like the panic was back. Deku didn't just say that, right? Rody looked up at the other to get a read on his expression before quickly looking back down. This was too much for his heart to handle. He wasn't expecting the conversation to go in this direction.

His leg started to bounce out of anxiousness, his gaze focused on his hands. "How... can you say that so outright, Deku..." The brunette mumbled, unable to make eye contact as his face heated up. 

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Seeing how obviously flustered Rody got by his confrontation only made Izuku’s face feel hotter. “Y-yeah--I-I do a lot of leg works out because half of my attacks utilize kicks...” he stammered. Though, it was hard to focus on anything else when all his mind could focus on was the fact that Rody had, indeed, had to have checked out his ass to make observations like this. 

“S-so, you’ve actually checked out my ass...?!” he asked with an audible voice crack. What did that mean?! Did that mean Rody was attracted to him?! 

Oh god! How was he supposed to react to this?! 

He’d never been around someone who found him attractive before! What does he say in this type of situation...?! 

Izuku didn’t exactly hate that Rody had indirectly admit to admiring his ass, so what did that mean for him?! Did that mean he was happy that Rody found him attractive?! Did that mean he liked Rody...?! 

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