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Deku's POV

I haven't seen the Lady in the Green Hood since she told me to accept the mission in Turkey. I tried to refuse, I really did but she just told me that it wasn't safe to go back home yet. So the only reason she wanted me to take the mission in Turkey was to keep all four of us out of Japan longer but she wouldn't tell me why, at least not the details, only that we would die if we went back too soon.

Whatever the threat was seems to be over now though and now that we are home I can finally relax. The mission in Turkey was pretty uneventful except for what happened between Kacchan and I in private. I can't believe things got so intense!

Recovery Girl took one look at us before grabbing her cane and wacking Dad again, grumbling about us giving her so much extra work but at the same time I know she is proud, at least if my dreams are anything to go by. In my dreams she sighed a lot before healing me and then I was the one that got hit with her cane. So this is way better!

We were released back to the dorms and when we walked in laughing about what some of the people did while we were in Turkey there was a squeak like scream that had all four of us jump into the defensive only to find our classmates staring at us open mouthed.

"What happened to you?" Iida demanded and that seemed to break whatever silent spell was cast on them and they all started demanding answers and no thank you!

"Oi, back the fuck off! Does it LOOK like we have the energy to deal with your fucking questions right now?" Kacchan set off an explosion, getting all of their attention and several argued with him but he wasn't having any of it so while Kacchan heroically distracted them all, we hurried to the elevator and once the doors opened I pulled him inside and away from our nosey classmates. Sometimes even I think they need to relax a bit, especially Iida but they are all so nice it's hard to see them as anything but friends.

We didn't relax until Kacchan and I were safely in our room and it didn't escape my notice that Kami went into Toshi's room. I hope he doesn't do anything that he regrets. Mom and Dad won't let Kami live otherwise.

Not that I could say too much about the matter. Considering it feels a bit like I pressured Kacchan to do those things back in Turkey with me.

I mean, what the hell was I thinking? Kacchan and I were doing great already and it's not like he has ever told me no before. Not really and the one time he resisted I pouted and flirted my way into getting the answer that I wanted? Am I evil? Because right now I just feel guilty.

"Izu?" Kacchan called out my name gently and when I looked up I saw his sharp eyes watching me carefully, his one hand held up as if he were reaching for me and he just looked so helpless. As if he had been hoping for something but now he could only beg for a small bit of it.

What did I do wrong now?

"Is that a no?" He pulled his hand back and I tilted my head confused.

"I'm sorry, I was lost in my thoughts. What did you ask?" I tried to answer in a way that he wouldn't get mad about and get him to answer. I saw him take a deep breath relaxing, catching my attention immediately. What in the world did he ask that would get him to respond like that?

"I was asking if we could cuddle? I know that we said we would wait but I just. Well, feeling your arms around me is nice," he cleared his throat and his face was steadily getting redder when he looked away, not able to meet my gaze anymore thanks to his embarrassment.

I didn't hold back though. This is the first time he has ASKED for attention of any kind, let alone romantic! How in the hell did I miss that?

"YES!" I almost screamed my excitement but I was able to control myself at the last second. I quickly grabbed his hand and pulled him towards our bed before helping him undress and get ready for bed. Once we were both under the covers I was pulling him into my arms and his sigh of relief had my heart jumping.

"I love you," I whispered only to hear his voice at the same time, saying the same thing. His sleepiness had him chuckling at the silliness but I just pulled him close and kissed the top of his head, smiling. It's times like these that I feel like the dreams of another life really aren't dreams at all.

The way he snuggles close and loves me so sweetly as if guilty of something that he is trying to make up for but can't seem to do no matter what he does. How sometimes he looks so sad just looking at me while at others he can't look enough. Even if my dreams were true though, even at his worst, I forgave him a long time ago.

Am I going crazy? I snuggle my husband in my arms, ignoring the slight headache I was getting and relaxing in his arms. Crazy, yeah I think I am but not in a bad way. I am crazy for Kacchan. And I can't feel bad about that.

Not ever.

We didn't get up until morning, our jet lag actually made us sleep all afternoon and night too. Sadly though we have classes this morning so we got up and ready for school and by the time we were sitting in class even Eraserhead was teasing us.

"So, who can tell me what the capital of Rome is?" He smirked and Kaminari raised his hand, surprising everyone in class so Aizawa Sensei called on him.

"That's a trick question," Kaminari explained and then gave the correct answer, making me smile at him and give him a thumbs up. Kaminari actually learns really easy if it's done in the right way. Thanks to him studying with us while on the mission we found that his best learning method was the same as mine. Full immersion, and once we did that he couldn't get enough of it. The fact that he learned so much of the Italian language in such a short time was a little irritating considering how much trouble I had with that particular language but still.

He really thought he was stupid all this time but now that he knows how I study he can't seem to get enough, especially when it comes to learning about electricity. Personally I think his quirk has gotten stronger too but that could be wishful thinking.

Class went in much the same way and when it looked like he was having trouble focusing again I saw Toshi hand him a pack of colored highlighters so I explained how to use them to help in class. The way his eyes lit up was just so much fun! After lunch he was running full steam ahead again and everyone noticed.

"Kaminari, I'm glad that you are taking your studies so seriously. Did something happen to make you study?" I heard Iida ask and I looked up in shock while Kami looked at him confused.

"Dude, I've always had a hard time studying but I wasn't slacking off. They just showed me how they study and Midoriya's way of studying helped me understand the most," Kami answered but the look of disappointment on his face wasn't missed by our class and he turned away to find his new boyfriend.

Our class also noticed when he reached out for Toshi's hand and he took it with a smile. I guess they aren't completely stupid. I cleared my throat when I noticed where my thoughts were going.

That was mean of me.

We were in English with Present Mic when Kacchan started cursing loudly and clutching at his injured arm. Aizawa Sensei was in the room and when he saw me jump out of my seat he tried to stop me to get answers but I ignored him.

"Uncle's quirk wore off?" I asked, looking at his arm and he gritted his teeth, nodding for me. "I'll knock you out," I told him and I let the green energy rush through me before I kissed him and after a few seconds he passed out from both the pain and excess energy flooding his body.

"I'll take Kacchan to Recovery Girl's office," I smiled up at our teachers who were watching in shock and Toshi jumped up to help.

"Like hell you're leaving me here to be questioned," he grumbled under his breath while taking Kacchan's other arm and we carried him out of class.

I could hear them questioning Kaminari but he didn't have any answers for them and only guessed that it was related to Kacchan's hurt arm. Well, Kacchan is right. Kaminari has good instincts but why is the rest of our class acting so clueless?

"What-?" She looked up at us confused and I told her what happened.

"Uncle Painkiller's quirk wore off so the pain kind of hit him out of nowhere. He didn't get hurt anymore but could you see if you could help him heal a little?" She looked at me dumbfounded for a few minutes.

"Painkiller? As in the pro hero from France known for his second to none healing and full body numbing quirk?" She asked and I nodded smiling. If it wasn't for him flying to us in Rome there is a good chance Kacchan would have lost his arm completely but the fact that he now has feeling in it after Uncle's quirk wore off tells me there is a good chance that he just needs time to heal now.

"I need to call him and give him an update actually," I hummed and pulled out my phone while Toshi pulled out his.

"I'll update the family GC so Mom and Dad don't flip the school," he mumbled and it wasn't long before we were both done and Kacchan was awake again.

"Fuck, remind me not to get my arm torn off again," he groaned and we laughed.

"Do you need to be reminded?" Toshi teased.

"Fuck you too, Toshi," he rolled his eyes.

"I pass actually, I don't want Deku to kill me," this time we were all laughing but it didn't take a doctor to tell Kacchan was in pain. Good thing Uncle was already in Russia, it will only take a few hours for him to get here.