tdbk | Fluff | meeting the family

After the families of UA students have finally settled inside the many buildings of Heights Alliance, Fuyumi started to walk around the area and tried to get acquainted with the families there.

As she walks inside the lobby of the building they're staying, she sees the back of familiar spiky blond hair of one of Shouto's friends sitting on the couch.

She smiles to herself, it's always nice to see a familiar face!

"Bakugou-kun!" she greets but she was met with a confused stare of a woman who looks so much like the student.

"Oh! You know Katsuki?" the woman's smile was wide and genuine, "I'm his mother Mitsuki! You must be Fuyumi, right?"

Fuyumi blinks away her shock as she nods her head, "Hello, Mitsuki-san!"

"Mitsuki is just fine," she grins, "I heard a lot about you from Katsuki, the Mapo Tofu recipe you gave him is amazing, by the way!"

"Oh, thank you," Fuyumi feels herself become shy, "Shouto did say that Bakugou-kun is a great cook so I knew he'd make it the best, too!"

"Wait, Shouto?" Mitsuki tilts her head, hand holding her chin, "As in Todoroki Shouto?"

Fuyumi nods, "I'm his older sister."

"My son wouldn't stop talking about your brother, you know? It's actually really nice to finally meet someone from his family," Mitsuki suddenly has a mischievous grin on her lips, "I swear that boy wouldn't shut up about his boyfriend."

"B-Boyfriend?" Fuyumi squeaks.

Shouto, her baby brother, finally has a boyfriend? Since when? She thought it was just a crush, given the amount of times Shouto would talk about the blond.

"Wait, are they not?" Mitsuki frowns.

"I know Shouto liked Bakugou-kun for quite a while now," Fuyumi's mind was going frantic from excitement, "I didn't think they'd date so soon!"

"Oh! Now that you mentioned, they seem like they're keeping it a secret," Mitsuki hums, "They'll probably tell us sometime."

Fuyumi nods, "Oh, Mitsuki, would you like to meet with my mother and brother sometime? I'm sure Mom and Natsuo would love to meet you!"

"Of course! I can bring Masaru so my husband can finally meet the family who finally got our boy!" Mitsuki squeals as she takes her phone out.

The two women happily exchanged numbers, a promise of setting a time and date to meet.

Fuyumi happily returns to their place, "I'm back!"

"Nee-san! Welcome back!" Natsuo greets from the entry way, "You seem chipper, what's got you in a good mood?"

Fuyumi's smile was practically blinding, "Shouto has a boyfriend."

"whAT!?" Natsuo's jaw drop, loud voice catching the attention of their mother.

"Hello, Fuyumi. I'm glad to see you back," Rei greets, "Natsu, please keep your voice down, we might disturb our neighbors."

"W-Wait, this is legit?" Natsuo's voice crack as he pinches his side, "Oh my god, I'm not dreaming."

"How did you know this, Fuyumi?" Rei asked curiously.

"I met Bakugou-kun's mother down the lobby just a while ago!" she grins.

"For real!?" Natsuo ecstatic pumps his fist to the air, "I knew it! I knew it!"

"That is good news!" Rei claps her hands together, "we should celebrate!"

"Does this mean I can do the big brother speech!?" Natsuo's eyes were shining with mischief.

"Natsu! Not so loud!" Fuyumi shushes, "I think they're keeping it a secret, though."

"What? Boo!" Natsuo crosses his arms, a ghost of a pout on his lips.

"Hush! No boyfriend interrogations until Shouto formally introduces Bakugou-kun," Fuyumi says with finality.

"Why would you need to interrogate Bakugou-kun, though?" Rei asks this time, "I was under the impression that you like him, Natsu."

"I mean, yeah, but," Natsuo shrugs, sheepish, "It's my obligation as his big bro—"

"To be embarrassing?"

“Exactly— what, no! Nee-san, come on!"

"I'm just saying that there is no way you are intimidating Bakugou-kun" Fuyumi rolls her eyes as she heads to the kitchen.

"Hey now, let me dream, nee-san," Natsuo grumbles, "It's not everyday Shouto gets a boyfriend."

"Our boy has definitely grown up, huh?" Rei smiles, "It would be nice to meet them."

"Oh! I actually have Mitsuki's phone number, we thought that it would be nice that our families could meet," Fuyumi happily says.

Rei's eyes shine with happiness, "I'll go look for Shouto's baby albums, I'm sure Mitsuki-san would also have some of Bakugou-kun's."

Rei vanishes into one of their rooms with a lightness in her step.

"I can't believe Shou's got to do the meet the family first" Natsuo sighs.

"Hey, it's not his fault that Bakugou-kun is here, too," Fuyumi shrugs as she wears her apron.

A little cold soba wouldn't hurt tonight especially with the happy news. They'll have sekihan next time.

"Shouto said he'll drop by here today, right?"

"Yep!" Natsuo's smile suddenly drops, "Oh yeah, I can't interrogate him about Bakugou yet," he grumbles, "Why do they have to keep it a secret? Does he not trust us?"

"I'm sure Shouto has his reasons, Natsu," Fuyumi assures, "This /is/ his first relationship, may I remind you."

"It's not like I'm gonna embarrass him!" Natsuo exclaims, "I just want to give him brotherly advice!"

"Yeah, sure," Fuyumi raises an eyebrow at that, "remember when you nearly tripped in front of your middle school crush on white day?"

"Nee-san, come on! That was ages ago!"

Fuyumi laughs as Natsuo growns at the memory, they spend their evening in idle chatter as they wait for Shouto to arrive.

Meanwhile...

"Masaru!" Mitsuki practically shakes her husband as she gushes, "I can't believe someone is actually able to love our little gremlin child!"

"Mitsuki, dear, calm down," Masaru placates his wife, "How did you even confirm this? Did Katsuki finally tell you?"

"Please, I know that kid like the back of my hand," Mitsuki waves her hand, "Besides, remember Fuyumi? When Katsuki made us Mapo Tofu?"

Masaru nods.

Mitsuki giggles as she fishes her phone out, "Apparently, she's Shouto's sister! We exchanged numbers. We can meet up once we set a time & date."

"This is great news!" Masaru couldn't stop his smile, "I can't believe our boy's all grown up, they grow up so fast," he tears up.

"I know!" Mitsuki feels her own tears pickle on the corners of her eye, a small smile on her face, "It was like only yesterday that he was so small, holding our hands when we go out."

She wipes her tears with the back of her hand, "Now he's growing into a young man."

"I'm just so happy, Masaru," Mitsuki smiles through her tears, "I was afraid that Katsuki would never open up to others and now, he—"

Masaru wraps his arms around Mitsuki as he pats her head, "Hey, want to help me sort through Katsuki's photos?"

Mitsuki happily nods to this.

Somewhere in the U. A. campus, Katsuki bristles as he walks towards the dorms.

"Are you okay Bakugou?" Shouto asks.

"I have a feeling that something is fucking wrong and I don't like it." Katsuki shakes his head, "Oi, aren't you supposed to be going to your mom?"

Shouto nods, "Mhm, she said thanks for the wagashi you made, by the way."

"Hng, whatever," Katsuki shrugs, as he waves his goodbye.

Shouto makes his own way towards the buildings housing their families. He did promise to arrive earlier but sparring got a little too intense.

When Shouto arrives and finished greeting his family, he helps with setting the table.

He doesn't miss Fuyumi's knowing gaze, Natsuo's playful smile and Rei's elated aura.

Did he do something?

"So, how was school today Shouto?" Fuyumi asks as they ate their meal.

"It was the usual," Shouto answers, "I'm sorry I got here later than expected, Bakugou kept me up."

"Oho?" Natsuo slowly smiles at this, Shouto wonders what's so interesting about what he said, "Really now?"

Shouto nods as he gets another helping of zaru soba, "He was pretty insistent that I train harder on my close combat skills, I understand the possibility of someone having quirk like Aizawa-sensei but you know how he is."

"I'm sure Bakugou-kun means well," Rei voices out.

"I know," a ghost of a smile is on Shouto's lips, "It's Bakugou's weird way of caring."

"I'm sure he cares a lot about you," Natsuo's voice has a teasing lilt, "Are you sure that it's just training— ouch!"

Fuyumi elbows him before he could finish his sentence.

"Hm?" Shouto blinks, "He stayed with me when I wanted to pet some cats, something about not getting my eyes clawed out."

Natsuo straightens up, "So it was a da—“

“I'm sure you two had fun!" Fuyumi cuts him off.

Shouto looks at them strangely, "It was nice. Cats like him, too."

"Too?" Rei looks at him a little confused.

"I like him, and I like that cats like him as well," Shouto says nonchalantly, "he's a good person despite coming off too strong. He stands by his ideals even in front of his adversary."

Shouto lists out the qualities that he likes about Bakugou, the boy may be a little rough around the edges but he was still kind. He couldn't be happier to have a friend like Bakugou.

"You really like him, huh?" Natsuo murmurs.

"Of course, he is my friend." he replies.

There was a pregnant pause between them, only the sound of noodles being slurped filling the silence.

Rei only chuckles as he pats Shouto's hair as she presses a kiss on his head.

Meanwhile, Fuyumi and Natsuo share a look with one thing in their mind:

'Our brother's in love!'

((I'll be continuing this after I sleep since it's almost midnight here. this will be complete in 24 hrs or less

I appreciate rts, qrts and likes!))

The rest of dinner was spent in comfortable silence. After cleaning up & Shouto heading back to his dorm before curfew.

"Man, when I thought about Shouto dating Bakugou, I thought it was—like—infatuation. I didn't know he was in too deep." Natsuo sighs as he fiddles his phone.

"Which is why we can't mess this up for him," Fuyumi ruffles Natsuo's hair, "I told Mitsuki she can drop by in two days."

It was shocking that Shouto got a boyfriend but they kinda saw it coming. Given how blatantly obvious Shouto is about his feelings for Bakugou are.

Two days passed by in a blur, to say Fuyumi was elated would be a big understatement.

She was practically giddy from happiness was she greets Mitsuki and her husband inside. There was no awkwardness with Mitsuki's enthusiasm and Masaru's kindness.

Natsuo nearly got a whiplash when he first saw Mitsuki, how Katsuki looks like a complete carbon copy of his mother with subtle features of his father.

Rei immediately bonded with the couple, showing each other photo albums of their children and gushing about them.

Fuyumi watched from the kitchen as she gets them something to drink, Mitsuki already brought snacks they made.

Watching them gave her some semblance of normalcy, that their family can still have that kind of mundane joy.

If Shouto were to marry Bakugou-kun, she knows that they have nothing to worry about. The Bakugou couple may not have met him yet, but she can see that they love him like their own.

In what felt like so long, Fuyumi feels her heart is at ease.

One meeting lead to another and the two families found themselves in a routine. They would alternate between their places and bringing snacks.

On the other hand, Katsuki notices some sort of... shift.

It's subtle, but it's there.

Fuyumi and Rei finally started calling him Katsuki (it felt weird being called Bakugou when his family also lives in the same vicinity), Natsuo took it upon himself to call him Katsuki with an occasional wag of his eyebrows.

His parents aren't any better, either.

Mitsuki has been strangely happy, he even got away with calling her old hag twice that it was maybe-kind-of freaking him out.

His father, too. But it was nothing out of the ordinary but it was a noticeable change with the two.

Katsuki will get to the bottom of this.

"What's got you brooding, Bakugou?" Kirishima asks while they were studying in Kaminari's room.

"Isn't he always brooding?" Shinsou scoffs.

"Watch your mouth, Eyebags," Katsuki glares.

Shinsou only raises his hands in mock surrender. The past days have gotten a little weirder.

His parents have been asking about Todoroki a lot, sure, he may say something about the half and half idiot to his mom and dad from time to time, but their sudden investment to his classmate-no-we're-not-friends was a little jarring.

"My parents are strangely invested with Todoroki," Katsuki complains, "shit's pretty weird, they've been asking a lot of shit, too, and— the fuck are you all looking like that for?"

"Dude," Kaminari's smile is a little unnerving, "You just called him Todoroki."

"Not Halfie, Icyhot or Half n' Half," Shinsou adds, "Holy shit."

"The fuck?"

Kaminari then slings his arm on Katsuki's shoulder, "Dude! I kinda get why they're asking, you do kinda talk about Todoroki a lot."

"No, I fucking don't," Katsuki slaps his arm away.

"Do you want an alphabetical or chronological list?" Shinsou cheshire grin was all too mischievous.

"I mean, we all know you've been homiesexual for Todoroki," Kaminari shrugs.

"Never say 'homiesexual' again," Katsuki shudders.

"He didn't deny it," Kaminari stage whispers.

"I don't know, Kaminari but I don't think it's homiesexual, I think full-homo," Shinsou smirks, "If I'm not mistaken, I think Bakugou here likes him."

Thank god for Kirishima's reflex and instinct because he immediately hardens his body to block the explosion that follows.

"Shinsou! Dude!" Kaminari laughs, "I think you broke Bakugou!"

Kirishima sighs, if Bakugou were maybe a little less obvious with his reactions, maybe he wouldn't be this easy to figure out. Especially in front of provocation master Shinsou.

As Katsuki makes his way for an impromptu visit to his parents, Shinsou's words were stuck in his head.

'If I'm not mistaken, Bakugou here likes him' keeps on repeating in his head like a broken record.

"So what if I like that dumbass, not my fault he's stupidly endearing" he grumbles, shoving his hand on his pocket as he enters the building.

He didn't really expect much when he goes to see his parents but nothing prepared him for the sight that awaits him.

"I'm back—“ he cuts himself off at the sight of Todoroki Rei and his father looking through one of his photo albums when he did photoshoots.

What. The. Fuck?

"Welcome back, Katsuki!" his father greets, "It's a surprise for you to visit unannounced."

"Am I not allowed to see my own parents?" he raises an eyebrow at that, "Hello, Rei"

"Hello, we're sorry for intruding, Katsuki," Rei greets back.

"We?" What does she mean by we?

“KATSUKI, DUDE!" Natsuo basically throws himself and Katsuki thanks his reflexes that he easily avoids the (unfairly) taller male, "Come on! No brotherly hug?"

"I'm an only child," Katsuki deadpans as he heads to the kitchen to see Fuyumi and his mom. Baking. Together.

Is the whole Todoroki family here? Does this mean the annoying (adorable, see Blasty-speak page 2) cat-loving idiot is here, too?

His mind suddenly panics.

"Oi, why didn't you tell me you're dropping by earlier, brat?" Mitsuki crosses her arms, "We could've invited Shouto!"

So he's NOT here! The thought alone makes Katsuki sigh in relief, "Can't visit my own parents now, old hag?"

"Don't use that tone with me Katsuki," Mitsuki chastises, "Fuyumi here was just telling me about this chili cookies recipe!"

"It was Shouto's idea, actually!" Fuyumi adds, "He told me you like spicy food and he did some research, so Mitsuki and I wanted to try it out! He really appreciates your cold soba recipe."

The confirmation of Todoroki fucking Shouto actually /thought/ of him makes him blush.

That doesn't go unnoticed with Mitsuki's keen eyesight and that makes all the alarm bells in Katsuki's ring.

Oh fucking no.

That smug smile is anything but good things.

"Since Katsuki's already here, why don't you call Shouto, Fuyumi?" she offers, "It'd be a nice bonding!“

"Icyhot's fu—“

"That's a great idea! Shouto would love to, I'll text him!" Fuyumi cheers as she takes her phone out to text Shouto and Katsuki didn't have the heart to ruin it for her.

If there was a god out there, Katsuki asks why he has been forsaken & was subjected to this.

As much as Katsuki likes to think that going here was a mistake, seeing Todoroki being doted on by his parents was... Nice.

He knew of Todoroki's horrible past and lack of childhood, something he knew he took for granted with his own family.

A part of him likes the shy and flustered look on Todoroki's face as Mitsuki gives him a hug and Masaru firmly shaking his hand.

He thought that Todoroki being in any close vicinity with his parents would be awkward but whoop-dee-fucking-doo the whole family is here.

It's different from Deku's family. They've known each other since childhood, anyway.

And for fucks sake he actually /likes/ Todoroki.

This bizarre scenario oddly reminds him of the shoujo mangas Raccoon Eyes read when the main characters' parents meet for marriage. It sinks in.

Wait, marriage!?

The thought of Todoroki in a white suit as the two of them stand in front of the altar flashes in his mind with both of their families watching as they recite their vows.

His face immediately becomes as red as Shitty Hair's fucking dye job.

"Are you okay, Katsuki?" Fuyumi's calm voice interrupts his own emotional turmoil.

"Peachy," he answers curtly, avoiding Fuyumi's curious gaze.

"I know you and Shouto probably don't want to tell us yet but I'm really happy for the two of you," Fuyumi says, her voice light.

Now that catches Katsuki's attention, "What for?"

"I know it's not my place but I couldn't think of someone who can make our little brother as happy as you could," she answers, "I know Shouto isn't as verbal about it but he really loves you a lot."

"He just loves my soba, Fuyumi," Katsuki tries to quell the redness coming back to his face.

"I really wish the best for the both of you, Katsuki!" Fuyumi couldn't help but smile, "Mom already loves you, too. Shouto has good taste in looking for a boyfriend, who knew?"

"Boyfriend?" Katsuki's voice crack at the word.

"I'll keep it hush until you're both ready to tell us, don't worry," Fuyumi winks as she goes back to the living room.

Katsuki stands there dumbfounded. He's been dating the hottest boy in UA and he didn't know?!

Is that why his parents have been acting strangely? Is that why Natsuo's been more annoying that usual? Why Fuyumi and Rei finally caved in to calling him by his first name?

It doesn't make sense. None of this makes sense.

But he can't help how his heart flutters in his chest.

He stays in the kitchen to wash the dishes, contemplating as to how they came to the conclusion that he and Todoroki are dating.

Don't get him wrong, it flatters him that they think he's good for Todoroki. It's not like he wanted their approval, no, who is he kidding?

"Katsuki?" the goddamn monotone breaks him out of his spiral and he is met with curious blue and gray eyes.

"Who the fuck told you you can call me Katsuki?" he did NOT like the way his name sounded in Todoroki's voice. Nope. Not at all. (he does)

"My family calls you by your given name except for me, I think it's only fair," Todoroki reasons out, "You should call me Shouto."

"Fat fucking chance, Icyhot," Katsuki blushes at the offer, he's been doing that a lot the past few hours, "I'll call you whatever the fuck I want."

"Then I can do the same," Todoroki– no, Shouto says with finality, "I'll call you Katsuki."

Katsuki sighs, he isn't really one to just give up but Shouto can be annoyingly persistent when he wants to be.

A small smile graces Shouto's lips "We're boyfriends after all,"

CRASH

"Katsuki, is everything all right there?" Mitsuki's voice rings out from the living room.

"I'm fine, old hag!" Katsuki mutters as he picks up the shards of glass from the sink before hissing quietly at Shouto, "What do you mean boyfriends!?"

"That's what Mitsuki said about us. Plus, we're boys & we're friends," Shouto's sense of logic never cease to amaze him.

How can he be both intelligent & stupid at the same time— so that's the reason why he & Dunce Face get along.

"And we both like each other."

Say what now?

"As friends?" Katsuki clarifies, not wanting to get his hopes up.

"Yes, I suppose," Shouto shrugs and Katsuki was about to ignore the pang in his chest when, "beyond friendship as well. I don't see why liking you as a romantic partner & as a friend has to be mutually exclusive."

"Who gave you the idea that I like you?" Katsuki masks the happiness in his voice with annoyance.

"There is nothing, as Kaminari would say, homiesexual about us, Katsuki," Shouto deadpans, "I'm not /that/ dense."

"Says the one who thought his smile can kill."

"Touche."

"It doesn't explain shit, dumbass," Katsuki crosses his arms after he wipes it dry.

"Katsuki, look at me in the eye and tell me that you didn't feel /that/ tension when I pinned you down on our last spar?"

Katsuki was about to open his mouth but the hard look in Shouto's eyes and, yeah, he did feel that tension.

"I'm glad we have an agreement on that," Shouto gives him that small smile that never fails to make his heart flip, "So I don't see why we shouldn't be boyfriends."

"Are you doing this just because they think we're dating?"

"Please, you should know out of everyone I don't give a shit about appearances."

Since when did the word shit sounded attractive? Or is it just a Shouto thing? Or is it because he likes Shouto? He doesn't know anymore.

"Whatever," Katsuki finds himself conceding.

Shouto uses the opportunity to wrap his arms around him, "The fuck are you doing, Candy Cane?!"

"Call me Shouto," he insists and Katsuki huffs out, "Tch. The fuck are you doing, /Shouto/"

He feels Shouto flinch & pull him closer.

"Boyfriends do this right?" Shouto mumbles against his hair, "I've always wanted to try this, the moment I started to think about kissing you made me realize that I'm not homiesexual for you."

"Stop. Saying. Homiesexual," Katsuki groans as he buries his head on Shouto's neck.

Unbeknownst to them, Natsuo already has his camera out as he snaps at the right moment when his baby brother kisses the top of Katsuki's head.

Mitsuki and Rei coo at the sight from the living room, the two boys already lost in their own little world.

"We should make a scrapbook for them, for their anniversary." Natsuo grins as he takes a sip from his cup.

"Is that what you did for your girlfriend?" Fuyumi teases which makes Natsuo choke on his drink, face red.

Who knew meddling families can get Katsuki and Shouto together?

EXTRA:

Midoriya was finally discharged from the hospital after his last battle. Finally, he can have somewhat of a normal life.

It was pretty early when he arrives at the dorm so he was sure that everyone is still fast asleep.

Midoriya immediately freezes when opens the door.

In the open kitchen was Katsuki cooking breakfast. That was sane, normal, routine. What's different is that there is Shouto, in his full 5'9 glory hugging Katsuki from behind.

The sight itself was comparable to surrealist paintings.

This is a dream, right?

He's probably still in the hospital, asleep. But the sting on his skin when he pinches his side was proof enough that this is real.

"Midoriya, welcome back. I believe you've fully recovered?" Shouto greets him from the kitchen.

"H-Hello, Todoroki-kun!" Midoriya greets.

"Sit your ass down on the dining, I heard from Inko-san you're discharged early so I'm making katsudon." Katsuki orders without looking at him.

"Kacchan! Thank you—"

"Because that will be your last fucking meal before I kill you, dumbass," Katsuki scowls.

"Wh-What?"

"Don't tell me you think I've forgiven you for the shit you pulled, dumbass!" Katsuki glares at him and Midoriya feels himself shrink at the intensity, "Not doing things alone my ass!"

"No murder before breakfast, Katsuki," Shouto placates the blond to which Katsuki only huffs.

Midoriya watches the oddly domestic, yet entirely sweet, scene of Katsuki making breakfast with Shouto clinging to him like a koala.

He isn't sure if there's a god but he better start praying, Katsuki will /murder/ him.

-fin-

If you've made it this far, thank you so much for reading this long-ass thread. This was really fun to write and I miss tdbk. This is why we haven't seen them. They're living the shoujo bliss.

The extra scene was inspired by my conversation with rye you will be missed Izuku

Rye, what does it feel like to receive a scrapbook from Natsuo as an anniversary gift