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[It's early in the morning as Shouto presses his face against the back of Izuku's neck. What he's not aware of is whatever's in the air when it comes to this place.

Just as soon as they're pressed together, skin to skin a memory rises to the surface.

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Shouto's running behind his father with his sidekicks. Shouto feels no affection for the man, even if there's a grudging respect. Endeavor is a shitty human being but a competent hero. A good hero, even, if the hero rankings matter. He earned his spot at number two. They're headed toward a disaster, something has happened.

And then Shouto's phone buzzes in his pocket. Midoriya's sent a mass text about his location and only that. He can trust it means more than what it looks like. His friend- warmth- is texting for help - worry. If this was all Midoriya sent, he's in a pinch. He has to go.

His father can handle whatever it is on his own. Shouto has friends he wants to protect.

--

He comes out of it dazed.] What...

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[Though Izuku tends to be an early riser in the mornings, he's still only half-awake when the memory filters in. It's odd, feeling another set of emotions pass through him even while he remains confused for the first half of it.

Then, just as suddenly as it started, it's over, and Izuku's left blinking. He rolls over so he can face Shouto, a questioning look on his face.]

Did you... see that, too?

[He knows it was a real memory from the time they'd been in Hosu, but that begs the question--how could he possibly have seen it if he wasn't there?]

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[Weird. That whole experience was really weird.]

Yeah. It's when I left my old man to come to your rescue.

[Because they're alone here. They both know it happened and there's no reason to conceal it.]

Wait, you saw it?

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Oh... I didn't know you were with Endeavor when you got the message. [Somehow, he'd always thought they might've been busy dealing with the Noumus when he sent the SOS. It makes him feel oddly warm, that Shouto had responded so quickly, brushing his father off in the process. And this was before they had really talked, too.]

Yeah, I saw it. It must be the town acting up again. [The faint sense of curiosity dulls as Izuku realizes what this could mean for them. He frowns slightly.] I'm not sure if I like people seeing random memories from us, if that's what this is.

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Where did you think I was?

[He was in the Endeavor hero offices. Because despite all of the bad feelings he has towards the man... it's an opportunity that he could seize. A way to learn about a top hero, even if he's a terrible person.

At that thought, Shouto pales.]

I don't want to share family stuff.

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Dunno... I knew you were there with Endeavor, but I thought you guys might've been caught up with the Noumus. The heroes around Hosu were having some trouble dealing with them.

[Izuku shifts, tugging Shouto closer to him. That's what he had worried about, too.]

There has to be a way to avoid it... Do you remember if you did anything before the memory started?

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We weren't there yet. We'd just gotten an alert.

[But his friends are more important. Besides, the heroes could take care of it.]

... I moved closer to you? But I do that every morning.

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It's probably new. We'll figure it out. [There's not enough information to go on, to make any guesses just yet.

For now, Izuku smiles up at him, oddly tentative.] You didn't even question it when you got my message. [Shouto had been worried about him even back then. And he'd called him his friend, too.]

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You're smart. There's no way you'd send out your location to everybody without a reason.

[And that reason was mortal peril.]

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[Izuku presses his face into Shouto chest for a moment, oddly silent. Then, muffled--]

I've...never really had anyone do that for me before. [Trust him and even run into danger willingly, he means.] And you barely knew me back then.

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... Ah. I called you a friend before you really said we were...

[Should he not have?]

I don't regret it.

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It's not a bad thing. [Immediately shakes his head, not wanting Shouto to have that impression at all.]

I'm just surprised. I wanted us to be friends, Shouto--I'm glad you thought we were back then, too.

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What's so surprising about it?

[Besides.... really. Everything about it.]

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I just didn't know what you thought of me back then.

[Izuku doesn't regret meddling during the Sports Festival, but he did meddle. With the limited interaction he'd had with Shouto back then, he'd had no idea how things would turn out once the dust settled.]

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We didn't really get a chance to talk. Stuff happened pretty fast.

[And Shouto's not the type to start talking in a group setting]

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They really did. We barely had any time after the festival before internships happened... and then Stain.

[Izuku hooks his chin over Shouto's shoulder with a smile.]

Things could've ended really badly if you hadn't showed up.

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It was good I made it in time.

Next time you text out your location try to give more information than that. [He leans back against Izuku]

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I'll keep that in mind. [There's a tiny huff of amusement as Izuku shifts. As soon as he turns his face into Shouto's neck, there's a pulling sort of feel as another memory activates--

There's a stinging pain in your cheek from the punch All Might just delivered. He might not have the quirk anymore, but the hit was so unexpected, you didn't even have time to dodge.

"At the end of the day, you still run headlong into danger every time! Despite all our warnings, you still go and get all beat up!"

All you can do is stare up at All Might, clutching your cheek, as you're scolded fiercely.

"But this time! For the first time, you managed to walk away unharmed. I'm so glad."

You flinch when All Might suddenly reaches for you, but instead of another whack on the head, you feel a gentle pressure at the back of your head, and All Might's skinny frame leaning into you as he draws you into a hug.

"From now on, I can focus on raising you right. Even though I've been reduced to this state, let's do our best okay?"

The tears start slipping down your cheeks as you stutter--

And Izuku flinches away, blinking rapidly like he can still feel the tears welling up in his eyes.]

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[That's a lot of strength in All Might's punch, even though he's clearly less strong than he used to be. It hurts. The punch feels familiar, even if what follows is something his own father would never ever think about saying to him.

There's a kindness to the scolding that Shouto's not used to, the hug even less expected. He can't stop himself from tearing up either- there's a warmth to it that he hasn't really felt from a father figure.

It's different between Izuku and All Might. They mean more.

There's something between them.]

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[It's the first time in a really long time that Izuku's felt awkward around Shouto. He shifts uncomfortably under the blanket, scooting juuust out of reach so they're not touching any longer.

Of all the memories to share... Izuku knows that Shouto will probably have questions. So he stays quiet, and waits for them.]

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[Shouto wants to roll closer to him, but for now, he'll give him some space. Where does he start? It's hard to settle on anything.]

Are... All Might is raising you?

[That's a start, anyway.]

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Not...exactly. [Izuku drags a hand down his face, sighing quietly.]

We never told anyone, but... All Might and I knew each other before U.A. He was helping me train--that's what he meant.

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How long have you known each other?

[Maybe they aren't father and son, but there's definitely something going on there.

While he was right back during the sports festival, saying it wasn't his business-- now that they're dating he feels like it's a little bit his business.]

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I met All Might...about a year before we started U.A.

[Sheepishly, scratches at his cheek.]

I had a run in with a villain...All Might had to save me.

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I guess that explains why he's always checking on you. Does he do that with everybody he saves?