There’s Literally Nothing More Fun Than Being Kind????? Like? Making Someone Feel Loved And Appreciated

he wants his cookie so effing bad....

Tap tap tap tap.

Rody couldn’t sit still. He was pacing back and forth in the dorm living room. His mind was racing like crazy.

As soon as Rody had seen the news, he first thought that it was some misunderstanding, just like before, but as soon as actual footage was shown, Rody felt his heart drop. Is this why Izuku hadn’t been in contact with him recently? Japan was on lockdown, so no flights were going in or out.

So he flew there himself instead.

He packed for the trip as quickly as he could and dropped his siblings off with a neighbor he trusted. And now, he was here. Waiting to see Deku.

Damn it.

He had so many questions  So many worries. And Pino was showing all of them. Pino was doing her own worrisome pacing by flying all around the place.

Rody was so deep in his own thoughts, he almost didn’t hear all the students come in. By the time he finally made his way out into the opening, the group had scattered and he noticed a door shutting.

Did they manage to get him back?

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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“Well well, look who finally came around. Thanks, Blondie.”

“…Happy birthday to Noodle Hair, or whatever…” Katsuki grumbled. 

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Rody: (◡‿◡✿)

(ʘ‿ʘ✿) What you say ‘bout my siblings?

(ʘ‿ʘ)ノ✿ Hold my flower.

Izuku: ✿＼(｡-_-｡) Kick their ass, baby. I got yo flower.

Rody’s panic levels were rising as the ground got closer and closer. He was fully prepared to do a tuck and roll, but the preparation was for nothing it seemed. A wave of relief washed over him. Being grabbed so quickly and with such force knocked the wind out of him for a moment, but that was better than whatever damage he might've taken if he hadn't been caught.

"The attack was coming right for us and I panicked! We were in the way- I don't know!" He just didn't want him or Bakugou to get hurt. It was poor thinking in retrospect, but it was hard for Rody to think properly at a time like this.

Speaking of getting hurt, Rody got a clear view of the villain latching onto the hero's leg. He felt his stomach turn at the sight. This wasn't acceptable. Pino flew out of Rody's pocket, flying as fast as she could towards the villain, smacking into his face. The surprise and impact was enough to loosen the villain's hold on the leg, giving Bakugou the opportunity to free himself.

Once the opportunity had passed, Pino retreated back to where they were in a hurry. Rody could tell he was slowing Bakugou down, and that injury definitely wasn't helping his case either. He was trying his best to think up a plan while his mind was in a panic. How the hell did heroes do this?

Although Rody was fully expecting to be told to shut up, he really didn't want any more injuries to occur; he wanted them out of here. He talked lower and more serious this time around. "...Are you sure you’re able to lose this guy? Maybe you can blow something up and cause rubble to fall on him." He had Pino point towards an upcoming cliffside for him since he was currently facing the other way. "Would that work?"

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It figured that he’d be stuck babysitting when a villain attacked. Now he had to get this extra out of harm’s way while taking out said villain. “‘course I got a fuckin’ plan, what kinda stupid-ass question is that?” He did not, in fact, have a plan at the moment, but he was working on one. At the moment, they were hunkered down waiting for a chance to move without getting blasted into pieces by their quirk. At least there weren’t any other civilians in the immediate area he had to worry about.

Flexing his fingers, tiny explosions crackled off in his palms. Their cover wouldn’t hold up forever; it was already starting to wear away under the constant assault. But as easy as it would be to just go out and start fighting them, the place was becoming structurally unsound. His explosions could make it collapse and crush them all--it was lucky that the villain wasn’t doing that already. 

Crouching down, he glared over his shoulder at Rody. “Get on and hold on.” It was the best option for now.

"Oi, Noodle Hair--" Katsuki approached the other teen with an expression that seemed like a mix of irritation and weariness. His heated red eyes narrowed at Noodle Hair as he asked a question that had been on his mind for a long time. "--What are your feelings towards Deku?"

He stopped where he was, slowly turning around.

"Noodle hair..?" Oh, it was that explosive blonde friend of Deku's. They never had a moment alone together so this approach was definitely strange. The expression on his face was concerning though; what could have Rody done to cause that?

...

"Pardon?"

Of course he wasn't busy! Even if he had been... he would've made the time. It was a special occasion to have time with Deku.

Pino gave a small chirp in response to Deku's subtle greeting as 'my treat' processed in Rody's mind. The brunette might have been short on money but- "I can pitch in a bit..!" He wasn't sure how much this sort of thing cost, but if it was a good amount then he didn't want Deku to pay for it all.

He clicked his tongue with a smirk. "So, I have permission to laugh a little bit. Heh, I promise though, as long as you do the same." The only time he would ever sing was for his siblings. They thought he was good at least. But they are, ya know, kids.

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"Maybe because you are one-" Rody mumbled real quietly, holding back a laugh. All tease, of course.

“Wha-?! Rody!” Izuku gasped, fake-offended. Unfortunately, his voice cracked over Rody’s name.

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Judging by his looks alone, Izuku doesn’t seem concerned by the other refusing him. “Of course it wasn’t,” he agrees with yet another one of those wide smiles as he hooks his arm around Rody’s elbow. “Just as delivering incomplete information.” The way he’s talking about it, as if discussing the weather or the prices in the neighboring grocery shop, makes Izuku seem much different than he was the day before, and the day before that. Colder, despite the tone.

“You’re going with me, Rody,” he moves to explain, “Because you didn’t deliver what I expected from you.” He fishes out his phone from his pocket and begins scrolling the contacts list as he speaks. “That, and because I’m not stupid. I didn’t have the time to verify what you did get me, so I’m taking you as my insurance policy. If the location doesn’t check out, I’ll have you near so you don’t vanish with the payment, and I’ll just keep bothering you to get me more.” It does make sense, one would have to admit, and even of someone who does work for a legitimate agency. And his attitude? Somewhat plausible; agents have to adjust their behaviors to get what they need, right…?

“I’ll get you home by midnight, don’t worry. You won’t be breaking your curfew,” he finishes with a joke.

Rody noticeably leaned away as Izuku linked their arms together, but he didn't pull his arm away. "Hey, I did my best. I got you more information than you originally had, ya know." The guy was honestly lucky it was Rody of all people who helped him out. Any other person probably wouldn't have been able to get the same piece of information.

Damn chip... Even if it did have all the information that Izuku was looking for, he still would have been dragged along, wouldn't he? It was smart to since Rody could have written down complete nonsense just for some money. Izuku was smart. What he said was hard to argue with because Rody would have done the same if he was in his position. He stole a glance at his partner's phone while he debated on a response. "Fine." He answered, albeit reluctantly, but it was an answer nonetheless.

Oh, he's got jokes now. Rody might have laughed if he wasn't so concerned. Hearing that at least eased some of his worries, though. He wouldn't be gone for long but still... he would be gone without any warning. His siblings would worry. "...Can I stop by my place before we go..?"

There was no way he could hide his red cheeks after that kiss. Geez... Calm down, heart... “Thank you, Izuku.” This was one of the best birthdays he’s had in a while.

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Izuku predictably flushed a deep shade of red when Pino began pecking his cheek. Now that they were dating, Izuku knew that Pino being affectionate was now an extension of Rody doing the same thing. His heart still leapt whenever Rody said his first name. He couldn’t keep the smile off of his face even if he tried. 

Geez, he really had it bad for Rody, didn’t he? 

“Ah, y-yeah!” he stammered. “I know how much you wanna become a pilot so I thought you’d like practical things that pilots need to have.” He beamed. “I’m glad you like them!” 

He reached up his hand to pet Pino on the head. “You should show Pino what I got her!” he added with a soft laugh. The other gift bag contained the same rainbow colored bird perch they saw at the mall together. It had bells dangling off of the bottom of it. He remembered Pino enjoying the display version of the perch and and went back to the same store to purchase it. 

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