Hands, put your empty hands in mine

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[It's only been a month since he and Mei opened up their own business, a month since graduating, and yet, the orders are already starting to pile up. Izuku supposes, he shouldn't be so surprised, with the reputation Mei built up for herself while they were in UA. Even in a Support Course as rigorous as their high school's, Mei quickly proved herself to be one of the best and brightest.

And then there's him. While Izuku knows he's no slouch when it comes to analyzing a hero's weaknesses and strengths, he also knows that he'd gotten lucky when he found a business partner and friend in Mei. Shaking his head, Izuku throws himself into his work to dispel those thoughts. Things had turned out alright in the end; that's what actually matters.]

Hooooold on, I'll be right with you. [Izuku calls, distracted, when he hears the front door open. A few more strokes of his pencil and--done! Finished with another design sketch, Izuku sets his notebook aside and stands up, looking up at them for the first time. He pauses, not even managing to get a greeting out.] ...Todoroki-kun?

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[inheritance]

You...you're really determined to get me breakfast of some kind. [Color slowly creeps into Izuku's cheeks again. It's flustering him, to be the focus of all this attention and fussing.] Are you this way with everyone you work with?

[A pause, and then he adds, softly--] Sometimes I have a cup in the morning.

[glaciers]

Mm... No. I usually work with Iida, and he's the one trying to feed me.

[Which is probably where Shouto got it from.]

I'll have a cup every once in a while.

[Since they're sharing.]

[inheritance]

[Imagining the very stern-looking Iida trying to ply Todoroki with food is an image that makes Izuku grin.]

At least you know he's looking after you. [Izuku darts a look at him, biting his lip.] I wouldn't mind a coffee if you really want to bring me something.

[He normally wouldn't accept, but a coffee wouldn't hurt when he knows he'll be working late nights with Mei to get this all done.]

[glaciers]

[He gives a small nod.]

Do you have a favorite coffee place?

[Midoriya has to work a lot to get this done, so he'll have to give him something in return. Even if it is his job.]

[inheritance]

There's a cafe not too far from here that I like to go to when I have time. It's called "Quali-Tea Time". Run by a family friend.

[Izuku fiddles with his pen again, looking hesitant.]

U-um, you don't have to get it from there, though! That's probably too much trouble...coffee from any shop you pass by on the way here is fine! Really!

[glaciers]

It's nearby, right?

I can go after my shift. It's not any trouble.

[Who knows, maybe he'll have a new place to drag Iida to.]

[inheritance]

I-if you're sure. [Izuku stammers, then smiles at Todoroki gratefully.]

In that case--thank you! I'll...I'll see you in a couple days!

[glaciers]

I'll see you then, Midoriya.

[And with that he'll start to leave.

He's really looking forward to sleeping for half a day.]