Thursday, December 31, 2020

Afterwards

 Elly woke up screaming incoherently, crying and flailing in her bed. Her throat hurt and her eyes were so tear-filled that she was literally blinded by grief. She couldn't hear anything either, until she choked on air and her own saliva and had to swallow. Then a low, comforting tone slowly permeated her dulled senses.


"...okay, it's okay honey. I'm here. I know. I know I'm not enough right now but - Ches?"

"Sh - Sho?"

"Oh, thank god." He curled his arms tighter around her, pulling her alongside him so she was cradled to his warm chest. "I thought you weren't coming out of it that time."

A crippling wave of guilt struck her.

The man holding her so tenderly, rocking her in his arms through her grief... <i>was the wrong one.</i>

Smelled wrong.

This scent was bitter coffee and a fuzzy, warm sleepy smell.

<i>Leather and sweet, bubblegum fruity shampoo</i>

Felt wrong.

The arms around her were very strong and bulked with muscle.

<i>Wiry strength, not too much and so, so gentle</i>

Wrong. It was all wrong! Why? Why did she -

"You've done <i>nothing</i> wrong."

She blinked at the shadowy figure in the darkness. "What?"

"It's what comes after your nightmares. Fear, grief ...and finally, guilt. He wanted you to find someone to help you, remember? He even set it up so that you would be under my care, knowing I would do my best because I'd loved you as long as he did."

She started to shake again and he kissed her forehead softly. "I never should have gotten you this involved," she husked painfully. "It's not fair. I wanted to stay single <i>forever</i>."

"You're not moving on or letting go by being with me; you know that. You told me many times that grief is not about leaving someone behind us. It is about learning to bring them along as we create space for new things... and new <i>people</i>." He stroked a few locks of damp hair away from her cheeks and kissed her again, this time on the mouth. Her tears had gathered in the contours of her lips and he sighed as he tasted the faint saltiness.

"I miss him so much," she whimpered faintly.

Aizawa nodded. "I know," he said sadly. "I do, too."

"I wish it had been m -"

"<i>No</i>." He cut her off quickly with a word and a passionate kiss, rolling on top of her. His stubble scatched on her cheeks and chin and his lips were a little chapped. It felt different from what her mind registered as "right" and focused her on this <i>new</i> normal. "Don't go down that path, please," he begged. "I love you. I need you here."

She sniffled and clutched his back as it surged powerfully above her. "I don't want to say it."

"I know." He shrugged and kissed her again, softer this time and with a hint of wetness on his lips as well. "It's okay. The difference is enough. Not <i>wanting</i> and <i>unable</i> are very different things, hmm?"

She nodded silently, more guilt bubbling up inside her.

"That's enough for me," he said with a rare smile. Elly squirmed and looked more uncomfortable, not meeting his eyes at first, but when she did what he saw was familiar. He lightly caressed the side of her face, wiping away tears as he went. "Do you want me to help?"

Another nod.

"Tell me, then," he said quietly. "I know it's hard, but you to say exactly what you need. This isn't like telling me what I already know. That will come in time. This is for now."

Elly clung to him and he kissed her several times, not on the mouth but on her eyelids, cheeks and nose. She took a deep breath. "I want you to make love to me."

"All right," he said softly.

"And - and I need it to be very slow." She frowned. "Does that make sense?"

He nodded. "You want to come to terms that it's me loving you."

She choked up again but forced herself to answer. "Yes."

Aizawa closed his eyes, sighing roughly. "I can do it for you. Remember, if you need me to stop be sure to say 'red' or 'yellow'. Can you remember that?"

She hesitated. The last time they tried, she'd lost herself too deeply in her grief and screamed <i>his</i> name in agony. Aizawa had immediately stopped and bundled her in a blanket. He tried his best, but it had taken hours and he was finally forced to dissolve a couple of the tranquilizers the hospital had given her in a cup of tea to calm her down.

Elly forced her ears up and nodded. "I can do it."

He rested his head in the crook of her neck. "You're so brave," he whispered.

She didn't feel particularly strong, in fact she felt broken in pieces. But he gathered her in those strong arms and undressed her, praising her the whole time and covering every bit of flesh with kisses as it was exposed.

He only wore a pair of loose sweatpants, and he left those for last. Once the cloth was slithered down over his hips he bent forward and playfully nipped her neck.

"Are you okay?"

"I - I want..." She paused, breathing hard. "This might be a little difficult for you -"

"Tell me." He propped himself up above her.

"Can you bite me a little harder like that?"

Aizawa ran a finger along her jaw. "Is it punishment for enjoying yourself, or do you think you'll find enjoyment in the punishment?"

"I'm really not sure," she confessed. "I just know that when you used your teeth a little, I - I wanted more. It felt good."

He groaned, a deep, wrenching sound. "Kitten, I know you liked it, but ..."

"It's okay," she gasped. "Don't force yourself if you don't wanna."

"Oh, but I <i>do</i>," Aizawa growled lowly. "I want to kiss and suck and <i>bite</i> on your pretty, pale skin so that everyone sees it. So they know you're mine." He paused to let his obvious arousal sink in, then added in a strained, though calmer voice, "That's why I suggest we stop. You'll respond badly to seeing the marks later on."

She screwed her eyes tightly shut, steeling herself, and bared her fangs at him. "Mark me. <i>Do it, Aizawa Shota</i>!"

His full name spoken in such passion unnerved him. He hid his face in the crook of her neck, kissing, as his dark hair floated up. "You say you want this, and I can't hold back anymore. Please, please ..." He shook his head, leaving the sentence unfinished, and bared his teeth on her neck instead. She moaned softly, rolling her head back to give him better access. "Sexy," he muttered right before his teeth closed gently on a small patch of skin.

The wet heat of his tongue soothed the sharp pain of the biting and sucking. Aizawa peppered her with attention, following each bite and nip with kisses and low, rumbling sex talk. He kept a careful ear out for any protest, and flinched whenever she moved at first. But when her hands moved they went for his head, fingers burying in his wealth of black hair to egg him on.

"<i>Yesss</i>..."

"You really like that."

"The pain makes me feel alive. And you're the one keeping me that way."

He sighed raggedly and hung his head, bending to set his forehead behind her neck while his arms reached around her. "Keep fighting, Ches. One day it won't feel like it's as hard."

The love they made was slow and lazy. Aizawa held back, edging away mere seconds from orgasm until he was sure their act had fully enthralled her. When she began to pant and moan, whispering his name and begging for something - pleasure, a brief respite from mourning, she didn't know what -- he gave in at last.

It was difficult living with her as the second-best man in her life. Aizawa knew he would always be the one she didn't pick, but rather found after the tragedy. He supported her without question and would continue to do so even if she didn't want him as a lover anymore. The pain and stress was weighing on him, too, and this was one of his outlets. He arched his back, sweating, straining, giving this moment his all and listening to her cries picking up the pace in urgency. It was only after he felt her begin to shake that he let go, and his release was so potent he felt his eyes burn as his quirk flared up.

After, as they lay together in the silent, oppressive darkness, he told her he loved her over and over again.

Her last words before falling asleep were uttered softly into his chest.

"I'll always love you, Hizashi."

Aizawa smiled bitterly and stroked her hair. "I know," he said quietly.





What I like about you

 "Me? Wh - what." It came out flat, fallen from her lips that had grown suddenly numb. Elly suddenly wanted to flee the karaoke room the group had rented. "What're you talking about?"


Kayama rolled her eyes so hard Elly winced, half expecting them to fall right out of her head. "<i>Seriously</i>, woman. Come onnnn. Everyone here knows you've got the hots for Yamada. It's not a secret."

The counselor's ears flattened back. "Kayama!" She choked, unable to speak more than the other woman's name.

"It's true, though, right?" Thirteen cocked her head to one side, regarding the trembling cat lady with wide eyes reflected out of her helmet.

"I..." She glanced guiltily at the lone door in the little room, gauging if there was anyone outside and if they might be able to hear them. "He's coming too, you know! You shouldn't spread gossip like that!"

"He's not here yet, though, is he?" Kayama tapped on the low table in front of her, eyes narrowed shrewdly as she regarded her nervously sweating colleague. "What on earth do you see in that man? I mean, he's a good guy and works hard. But he never shuts up ...and he's always not exactly that good looking, either."

Elly bit her lip, holding back anything she may have said. "I know when I'm being goaded, <i>Midnight</i>."

"Oh?" She absently polished her ruby red nails on her sleeve. "Well. I was only trying to help."

"I'm sure Cheshire can handle her own relationships," Thirteen murmured.

"I was <i>saying</i>," Kayama continued, "because I heard there's a rumor that the girl at that station he does his one stupid show at - I don't know which one, she's got those two horns -- is planning on shooting her shot." She watched Elly's ears dissappear into her purple hair and heard the rhythmic thumping as her striped tail started to swish in fury behind her.

"Why." Her jaw clenched, Elly shook her head. "Why would you tell me that."

"I'm really trying to help! I know how far gone you are, and I don't want to see you moping around if he goes on a date."

She glared at her, ears flat with rage she couldn't suppress.

"What is it about Yamada that you like?" Thirteen asked curiously, interjecting to break up the awkward air.

Elly shook her head in exasperation. "I don't know, okay?! He's fucking adorable, for one. Adorable <i>and</i> handsome <i>and</i> sexy. He can go from glaring at someone, sizing them up with that sexy, cockeyed stare of his, to smiling so sweetly I almost pass out." She took a haphazard, gulping breath and continued rapidly, "he's kind, and smart, and he loves music like I do. Everything about him <i>unhinges</i> me! His voice, his eyes, his smile..." She tapered off, realizing she was babbling like a lovesick idiot and the ladies were enthralled.

"Wow..."

"Hot damn, you've got it bad!" Kayama slapped her own leg, laughing. "Holy shit! I didn't know you were in <i>love</i> with him already!"

Elly's face grew bright red and she tried and diffuse the situation. "Shh!"

"But this is great! You need to get your shit together and flirt with him!"

"He's gonna be here any minute! I - okay, I'm in love with him if that'll shut you up. <i>Please</i> don't say anything, both of you! He likes me as a coworker and friend, is all. Don't make him wanna stop hanging out. I - I don't know what I'd do if he stopped smiling at me." She looked so pathetically sad at the thought that the women immediately offered soothing sounds meant to comfort her fears.

"Awwwww, no. That wouldn't happ -"

The door suddenly burst open and a whirlwind of tall, blond energy whooshed past them to plop down beside Elly. "<i>Hey heyyy, karaoke night!</i> I'm here to show you all how to <i>rock</i>!"

Aizawa entered from behind, his expression enigmatic as always. He flopped down as far away from everyone as possible and immediately took up a menu to hold in front of him.

Kayama groaned at the blond man's declaration, though there was a mischievous smile on her lips. "Your voice will probably sour all our drinks, Yamada."

"My <i>voice</i> is my best feature," he scoffed, grabbing a menu and quickly scanning it. "Isn't that right, Ches?"

Elly blinked rapidly several times, trying to reset her brain. He was pressed closely against her in the booth and she could smell leather and the fruity, bubblegum like scent of the shampoo he washed his hair with. It was a very pleasant smell, manly yet sweet.

<i>Perfect</i>, she thought, her mind clouding with affection for the boisterous hero. <i>Manly, but sweet is just like him.</i>

"Hellooooo? Ches?" Yamada poked a careful finger on her forehead.

"Yeah! What?"

"Thought I'd lost ya for a second," he chuckled.

Elly caught herself dreamily watching him far too many times as the night wore on. The group became rowdier as they consumed more alcohol, but the Voice Hero was sober because he was driving.

"Hey, Yamada - " Kayama had a wicked smirk on her face as she pointed at Elly. "What d'ya think of her, huh? Looks pretty good tonight, right?"

The counselor froze in terror, her body stiffening beside his. "What the heck?! Why would you ask Hiz -" She gasped as she nearly called him by his given name. The sudden onslaught of embarrassment was so stifling she blurted out, "Yamada! I'm sorry," and tried to edge out of her seat to physically escape.

He blinked at her for a moment, then jumped up and shook his head. "S'okay, Ches! Don't bug out on us yet. Plus, ya can call me Hizashi if ya want. I don't mind."

"Um. Okay?" She sat back down, her mind a swirling mess of confusion.

"Righteous," he laughed happily. "Nobody really does, so it can be our thing. It's cool that we have a thing, eh? I think it's about time, yo." He bounced back into his spot in the booth, his mismatched necklaces jingling together.

"Finally admitting you've got a thing for her?" Aizawa chuckled dryly in the corner.

"What? Holy shit, <i>please</i> tell me that scream boy over there has told you that."

"Wh - what?"

"What happened?" Thirteen wandered back over from where she'd been trying to pick a song to sing. "Why's everybody so loud?"

The three of them started arguing over nicknames, given names and when - not if -- the two shell-shocked heroes listening in should date.

Elly let out a strangled mew, uncertain what she should do. Her mind was yelling at her to flee, but she was boxed in. Hizashi curled a warm arm around her shoulders, leaning in to talk to her.

"You wanna head out of here early? Or should I say escape?" He grinned.

That <i>smile</i>. It was so innocent, so pure and sweet, all the way up to his greenish-gold eyes. Elly managed a nod, and he gave the rest of the party a thumbs-up as they were leaving.

"See ya Monday morning, guys!"

"<i>Wait! They're leaving together</i>..!"

The door closed on the loud party. Elly breathed a sigh of relief and he chuckled.

"Awright, I gotta swing by the station to pick up my campus I.D before we go. I left the damn thing in my other jacket pocket." He made a face and she giggled.

It was such a short drive she wasn't thinking about what she would do when they got there, but when he pulled smartly into a parking space she began to worry.

"Well, I don't have to go in, right? I'll just wait in the car."

"Nahhh, I want everyone to meet ya. Pleeeease?" He batted his eyelashes at her and, well, before she knew it she was stepping inside the radio station. He moved his arm lower around her waist and waved happily at the woman behind the desk in the front. Elly's heart beat fast when she recognized the horns on her head.

Hizashi waited until she was off the phone before pointing a jaunty finger gun at her. "Hey."

The woman's smile turned warm when she saw who it was addressing her. "Hey, Mic. What do you need?" She glanced over and her eyes noticeably hardened. "And who's your ...<i>friend</i>?"

Elly's ears flattened at the stress on the one word. She was a grown woman, but she really wanted to claw this bitch's face off at the moment. As a Pro Hero in the top percentage, she knew the receptionist recognized her, but was blowing her off. That, and was she insinuating she wasn't a threat.

The perky man surprised both of them by springing to life, louder than ever. "This? This is Elly," Hizashi crooned, his tone sickeningly sweet. "Also known as Cheshire... and my ab-solute <i>number one</i> listener." He bent and kissed her cheek, which caused Elly to blush and jump a little closer to his side.

"Zashi!" She gasped, in such shock that she blurted out the cutesy nickname she called him in her head.

His eyes lit up and his grin grew huge. "Aw, babe, m'sorry if I embarrassed you. Let's get my card an' we can go. C'mon." He tugged her inside and she went without protest, yet as soon as the door closed in the sound room she exploded.

"What was that, Hizashi Yamada?! You acted like we were dating in there!" Her tail frizzed out as she balled her hands into fists. She wasn't sure what was going on, but she didn't like her emotions being toyed with.

"Well... you wanna?" He stared directly into her eyes, his own wide and clear with honesty. "I'd like that."

Elly stared at him, her mouth half open and her ears twitching. She wasn't sure she'd heard that correctly. After a brief mental struggle, however, she managed to squeak out a reply. "Yes!"

Hizashi had been anxiously watching her, his fingers steepled together and his lower lip caught adorably between his teeth. The tension flowed out of him all at once with her answer, however.

"I hereby declare us a couple!" He snatched her tightly close and spun her twice around in glee. "How about a celebratory kiss?"

This was the first time he really paused before jumping on an idea he suggested. He pulled her up against him, grinning hopefully, his eyebrows wiggling. His enthusiasm was infectious and she threw her arms around his neck, standing up so as to reach him better.

"You wanna kiss me right here? What if everyone sees?" There was a busy crew walking around outside the booth. More than a few of them had stopped to point and whisper amongst themselves.

He doubled down and widened his eyes, staring deeply into her own. "I don't care. No, wait, I do! I <i>want</i> everybody to see. I love you," he said in English. Then he quickly switched back to Japanese. "I hope you feel the same way. I wanted to tell you for awhile, but I kept chickening out like a real wuss."

"Good," she murmured. "Show off, then. I'm a huge sucker for a boyfriend that loves to love me."

"Oh, <i>hell</i> yeah." He bent down, and right before their lips met she whispered to him.

"I love you so much."

Hizashi whined so loudly all the objects not bolted down on the desk and equipment rattled. Some fell to the floor but he paid them no heed as he passionately kissed her. She went limp and sighed when he caught her, his hands secure around her low waist. He took the opportunity of her parted lips to deepen the kiss, and she got a clear reminder of why you never, ever dared him to do anything. They paused for air, panting into each other's mouths for a brief moment, and then he swiftly bent, picked her bodily up and beamed at the crowd, giving them a huge, cheesy wink.

They didn't hear the catcalls and cheers, since they were inside the soundproof room, but later the videos plastered all over social media provided an alternate view. 

Temptation 15

 Hizashi's revelation that he was physically aroused by Elly was disturbing him to no end. In the upcoming days they all worked on two things: building a case for the lawsuit and making certain she was healing properly. The healing part involved lots of what the demon called "snuggling", something Hizashi thought he loved but now also dreaded. All three of them would sit on the couch and watch a movie or read with Elly in the middle. That was nice, but then she would periodically sway over to one side or the other and whoever was the lucky one found themselves inevitably with a soft, snoring woman in their arms or lap. 


This tested his willpower more every day. It wasn't as though he was adverse to holding her while she dozed, all warm and soft and sweet-smelling. It was the fact that he was getting a reaction to her closeness that he'd never experienced before that was the problem. She just felt so good curled up on him, her body fitting to his like they made to lock together as one - and the final nail in his coffin was when he realized this was true.

It wasn't better if the demon was cuddling her, either. Then Hizashi was treated to a show of the idiot pulling her up against his chest and stealing little kisses and pets, causing her to giggle and coo.

It was enough to drive a human man crazy. Unfortunately, Hizashi was a chaste angel and didn't have the knowledge or ability to release the strange, crushing weight in his loins. He was trapped with an almost endless erection that was not only embarrassing - and this absolutely astounded him -- but painful, as well. He imagined it was fitting punishment for him, though, as he was slowly falling into what he considered debauchery and ultimate disgrace.

The guilt was horrible, but oh, the need ...the <i>need</i>! He had to try to relieve that pressure.

And so here he was in the bathroom after excusing himself from their latest "cuddle session". Elly was asleep and he knew he had enough time to try ...something, he wasn't sure what. He took off his white slacks and underwear, stepping carefully out and folding them on the counter. Grabbing a robe in case he needed to cover up quickly, he slipped it on and sat on the toilet seat.

He knew his body had been getting sexually aroused but hadn't bothered to really look until now. Hizashi gulped nervously and placed a trembling hand on his member.

"Nghh!" He had to bite back a cry as he had gripped a sensitive area on instinct. Pulling back and concentrating, he rubbed until his chest felt like it was going to burst.

"You need to <i>breathe</i>, you know," a low voice snickered close by.

Hizashi spun around, sputtering and clutching his robe closed. The incubus had strolled casually through the wall by the door and was watching him curiously.

"Do you mind?!"

Shota raised an eyebrow at his lower section, barely covered and obviously tenting the fabric. "Let me guess. Not making much progress?"

"Get out!"

"Make me." He strode closer and boldly reached out, pulling the angel's hands apart before he could stop him. The robe fell free, exposing his sculpted abdomen and blond hair trail that led to a flushed and dripping member so hard it was poking his belly.

Hizashi's wings shot out, smacking into the medicine cabinet and knocking a few bottles off the counter. He used them to cover himself as he hissed in absolute fury. "<i>What are you</i> doing?!"

"Giving you some, ah ...tips?"

"Get out!" He stepped farther away until his back smacked into the tile in the shower stall. He waved frantically at the demon, trying to think of something - anything -- that would stop whatever was happening. In his panic he didn't even think of using any other powers.

"Look," Shota murmured. "You've got to learn how to jerk off if you're gonna accept your desire. I could honestly help you with a few," he chuckled wickedly, "pointers."

"Out! Out! <i>Ouuut</i>!" It was definitely hard not to scream, but he really didn't want to wake Elly.

"It's a natural thing," he patiently explained, ignoring the flustered angel. "You're too caught up in guilt to enjoy yourself. That'll stop you every time."

Hizashi was strangling on his embarrassment at this point and had lost the ability to speak. He pointed at the door and flailed his hand around.

"Okay, relax." Shota strolled out the door with a low chuckle. "Although I know that's your problem. You can't." He phased past the wall and walked back to the couch. "He's going to get a really big surprise one night if he doesn't learn by himself." He grinned and sat down. The weight bumping the cushions woke Elly, who hummed sleepily and reached out to him.

"Sho?"

"Right here, mistress." He lifted his arm and she cuddled into his side, yawning.

"Where's Zashi?"

"He's working on a hard problem at the moment." He even managed to keep a straight face while he said it.

"Oh."

"Go back to sleep."

Temptation 14

 They ended up staying on the couch while the demon took a nap in the bed. Shota yawned and waved at the two of them as he shuffled off. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do, huh?"


"God forbid," the angel murmured.

Once their roommate had left they sat in silence for a short while. Elly's drink sat in a small puddle on a coaster on the table, and she watched small drops of condensation trickle down the cup.

Hizashi was the one that broke the quiet atmosphere with a cough. "Okay, so. I guess this is harder than I thought."

She nodded. "Well, what exactly did you want to tell me?"

He took a deep breath."As an angel, I'm not supposed to give in to any, uh, desires." He paused, blushed harder and bit his lower lip as he struggled to explain. "I mean, others have done it and there are consequences we can't possibly imagine. Sometimes all that happens with an angel's love is it brings happiness. But this whole deal with a demon besides?"

"Have you ever been in love before?"

"Since there are so many different kinds of love I can definitely say yes." He paused and adjusted his glasses. "Romantic love, though - I'm not sure. I can't remember, and I don't think I was supposed to be built that way, so to speak."

She leaned back and stared at the shadows on the ceiling for awhile. "I thought I was. In love, I mean. It happened a lot when I was younger. I made a ton of mistakes because of that, things I wish I hadn't done. The experiences were bad because I was with the wrong people, you know? So I haven't had much luck or good times with men."

He cleared his throat nervously. "I don't, um, I mean I never had <i>any</i> times."

"Zashi?"

"I'm still a true innocent," he admitted shyly. "I'm completely virginal. Never had a kiss, never ...you know. And, I suppose, never thought about it."

"You kissed me before," she pointed out with a soft smile as she remembered.

"Yes. I guess I did, huh?"

"It was fairly innocent, though, as far as kisses go."

He nodded. "All my teaching has told me I mustn't ..." He sighed wistfully and sat all at once, his legs weakening as he buried his face in his hands. "I don't think I can help myself! I mustn't what, exactly? Fall in love? Love isn't evil!"

"No, it's not." She reached hesitantly out and stroked his hair, wondering again at its silky texture. "You, um. Said that a few times, but indirectly."

"I love you, okay?" He looked up and her heart wrenched at the sight of him, eyes filled with tears and cheeks bright pink. Even Hizashi's mustache points were frizzy, not smooth and neat like they should be. "I know I'm spiraling; I love you, and I'm <i>jealous</i> of that demon because he got to be with you. But I can't do that, I just can't!"

"It's okay," Elly hastened to assure him. "I want you in my life, Hizashi, but I feel I don't deserve you. You're so handsome and pure it hurts my heart to see you like this. I would feel terrible if you did anything you didn't want to."

His voice suddenly dropped a pitch, and that golden glow shone in his eyes. "<i>But I do want</i>," he husked in that odd voice that shook her to her core.

"Oh!"

"I want everything," he admitted, his eyes haunted as he stared at her. "I've been putting up a facade of strength where there is none. My body aches and - and <i>wants</i> at inappropriate times, and my eyes wander." He swallowed hard and wrapped his arms around himself. She had the distinct thought that he did this so he wouldn't grab her.

"I don't want to push you into anything," she said carefully. "I'm scared to say it, but I might be falling in love with you, too."

"I want..." He groaned. "Can I kiss you again?"

Her heart began to beat so quickly she was forced to cough. Never had she answered a question without any thought at all but, "Yes!"

Hizashi started to reach for her where she sat on the opposite end of the couch. He hesitated, then caught her in a gentle hug, resting his chin on top of her head and sighing when she let out a happy sound. "Something that makes my heart feel so warm can't be that bad," he murmured. She raised her chin and he bent to meet her, his glorious eyes swirling with passion.

He was tentative, his mustache soft and ticklish on her upper lip as he pressed his mouth on hers. Past this, he wasn't sure what to do and simply stood awkwardly until she flicked her tongue at his lower lip. Hizashi gasped and did the same, carefully licking until she moaned and he grew bolder. His eyes slipped closed in bliss as he thrust gently inside her mouth, exploring every bit. He tried to go slow and not be sloppy, as he had read those were common mistakes beginners made. He did, however, bump his nose against hers and they both giggled before kissing again.

She noticed that he got much, <i>much</i> better at it with practice. And after several minutes she heard little whines escaping him as he tugged her close. His hands caressed her upper back, then slid quickly around to her shoulders as his kisses dipped lower as well.

"Ohhh... <i>Hizashi</i>." Her head rolled back as he pressed his lips to her sensitive throat, licking the pulse that beat there.

Her moan shocked him back to his senses and he lunged backwards, scrambling in a way she would have found hilarious had he not been running away from her. As it was, she was first indignant but when she saw how guilty he was her expression softened. The beaded necklaces he wore slipped out of his shirt and bounced crazily on his chest as he gasped for air.

"Sorry... I'm sorry." He started to babble as she shook her head, smiling, and patted his shoulder. "I wanted to but then I don't know what happened and I guess I got carried away and -"

"It's okay." She would have said more but Shota stuck his head in the living room with a low whistle.

"Hey, she's giving off some good vibes over here." He flashed Hizashi a toothy smile. "You sure you're a virgin, kiddo? You sure turned her the hell on!"

"I didn't - I wasn't - aughh!" The angel grew so flustered that he vanished. Elly smacked Shota on the arm.

"What'd I say?"

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Temptation 13

 When she came to she was wrapped in warm arms and silky wings. Hizashi held her on the couch, rocking her gently and speaking in a comforting tone. His head was close to hers, his hair spilling free and covering her in a golden canopy. He smelled innocently sweet, like bubblegum, a scent that reminded her of her childhood.


"Ungh..."

"You're back," he crooned softly. "Good. My poor little one, going through so much all at once. That demon..." He trailed off as his voice began to shake with rage. "No matter. You're safe now."

"I don't think he was trying, uh..." She fought against the fog in her mind. "Uh, to hurt me."

"He was seducing you in my image!" Hizashi pressed a cup into her hands. "Drink, please, love. You need to stay well hydrated on those pills."

"Uh huh." She sipped obediently, trying to think. It was difficult when he had her wrapped up all snug in his arms. This time his hold was gentle but tight, as if he never wanted to let go.

"I'm worried that all this stress is making it hard for you to heal properly," he fretted, brushing her hair back over some of the stitches in her forehead. "You had a concussion, after all. How is your side?"

"Eh." She shrugged, then winced. "That's the worst, I think. My ankle isn't too bad and the rest just itch, mostly."

"A couple more weeks and we can go see if the doctor can take the cast off."

Without warning, a ball of fire erupted to their left and Hizashi tensed, tightening around her protectively as Shota burst forth snarling, his eyes afire and hair floating in the steam his body was emitting in his fury.

"<i>You banished me</i>!"

The angel pointed at him. "Give me one good reason why I shouldn't do it again, for longer this time!"

"I was showing her she's not the whore she thinks she is!"

"<i>You were using my image</i>!"

Shota growled, but a whimper from Elly made him pause. He stopped himself, pulling his wings back and resuming a more normal aspect. Hizashi unfurled his in kind but kept a close grip on Elly.

"I had a reason. Mistress. You didn't want to fool around with me looking like him. Why?"

Elly blushed and twiddled her straw between two fingers. "Umm... well, because it wasn't Hizashi." She nodded towards the blond being, who glared at him and held her closer.

"So, you didn't just want his body."

She blinked, startled. "No, I want everything."

Hizashi's grip on her loosened. "What?"

Shota smiled. "She wants <i>relationships</i> with us both. That includes sex, sure, but it's not limited to a base desire. We love her and she - well, she feels strongly about us. I won't speak for her in that regard. I prefer to hear a confession only from her."

"Polyamory is frowned upon by -"

The demon cut him off with a puff of smoke. "Cram the book lesson. Half of your Bible has men married to thousands of women. And who did Noah's kids fuck to create the new populace, huh? Gross." He picked up her glass to drink without asking, muttering darkly to himself. "He lets that contradictory shit stay as his main vessel of knowledge. Hnf."

Hizashi's eyes were round and he was shaking his head. "N - no, but..." He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. When he opened them again he was much calmer.

Shota was relentless. "<i>Women</i> are generally not allowed to have more than one partner," he stated blandly. "In most religions, women are put down upon. Certainly in the big three. Isn't that right?"

Hizashi's frown grew larger. "No real adherent of true faith thinks -"

"True? Ha! There's a ton of religions out there! And they - mostly -- all have us. Demons, angels, shit to scare you on the 'right path', which was written down in a neat little book someplace... <i>by men</i>." He grinned at her, flashing his sharp canines in the light of the cafe. "Although some of the others are more forgiving."

"I - but I can't condone polygamous relationships."

"Oh? She wants you, angel. <i>All of you.</i>." Hizashi's face blushed a deep, dark red and he started to glow again. Elly coughed and shyly hid her face in his white t-shirt. "Can you at least see that I was trying to help?"

He nodded, sweeping his hair away with a practiced hand to tie back in a ponytail. "Yes. Although done in your backwards way, I can see that." Hizashi slowly pulled back so he could look directly into her eyes. "Elly."

She trembled, afraid. He was so beautiful, and she didn't deserve any of him. "I'm sorry."

He shook his head and smiled kindly at her. "It's okay, little one. We just need to talk."

Temptation 12

 Her two roommates were incredibly serious about her suing the store. Both were alarmed that she would even consider going back after what happened and they prepared an argument for her to stay back, rest fully, and let them take care of things.


"I'd like to show you how strong a case we have before you decide." They were seated at the dinner table after having eaten and she had only just taken her pills.

"All right," Elly gave in. "I'll look. I know I'd like if I didn't have to go back... and they <i>did</i> hurt me."

Shota coughed lightly. He clothed himself in a puff of smoke with the snug-fitting suit he wore the other night and slipped reading glasses out of a pocket to put them on before pulling his phone out. Hizashi absently adjusted his own red-rimmed glasses and frowned a little.

"I've tried cases before just like yours, mistress. Look -" He began showing her articles and stressing that she was telling the complete truth, so this wasn't anything to be ashamed or afraid of. No one would likely hear of it outside of the inner circle that would testify, and he could get it pushed through much, much faster due to "having friends in the business".

Hizashi listened for a little while but then got up to clean. Elly looked up and reached for him as he grew close, but he smoothly moved away at the last minute, bending to get her cup instead. She sat, defeated, and watched as the handsome angel cleared the table. He was quick and efficient, and even giving it a wipe with a sponge when he was finished.

Shota was smiling at her as he explained further, happy that she was seemingly accepting of their idea. It would have been a peaceful moment but for the guilty twinge she felt whenever she looked at the blond angel. He was definitely avoiding her, and she knew why.

She was tainted now, impure from accepting a demon's touch. He must see her as disgusting, though he did admit it was the right thing to do at the time and had even encouraged it by leaving them alone.

Had she not made out with the incubus the other night he might still love her. She knew he couldn't now; it was impossible. Her throat squeezed tightly shut as she fought back tears. It was ridiculous to think an angel had fallen in love with her at any rate. He'd probably meant it in a different way. And why did she care? He was an <i>otherworldly being</i>, not a man. It wasn't as if they could have a real relationship.

Which, of course, meant she couldn't really have one with Shota, either. Her heart dropped as she rationalized everything in the worst possible manner. Trying to think through the incoming fresh haze of medication was not helping, and her depression was in full play due to the stress. She jerked to her feet, the chair she had been sitting on clattering to the floor.

"Whoa, you okay?"

"Mistress?"

Elly heard nothing. She stumbled as fast as she could out of there into the safety of her bedroom, where she slammed the door shut behind her.

Shota and Hizashi stared dumbly after her.

"I think you'd better go comfort her," the angel said at last.

"Me?"

"Yes, you." Hizashi's lips thinned. "Don't be coy. You're a - a, I don't know... just go."

He shrugged and left to find her sniffling softly to herself. "What's wrong?" He hopped onto the bed and sat next to her.

"Oh, I'm being weird."

He scoffed. "You are not. Is it Mr. Holy Sunshine out there? He's been treating us both different after that night."

Elly twisted a handful of sheets and nodded. "But we ...you know, made out. He's <i>right</i>. He's just a friend, and you're becoming more, and that's scary. But it turns out I still want him, too!" She blurted this out last, holding her hands before her eyes. "I'm turning into a - a whore!"

Shota repeated himself, more firmly this time. "You are not." He helped her sit up and shook his head, his dark hair swinging about his scruffy face. Elly scooted away and he sighed.. His eyes glowed faintly in the dark room as he tried to persuade her to face him, but she remained steadfast with her back to him. "Look, I know you think I'm going to say it's okay because I'm a sex demon. But that's not the truth. Let me show you <i>why</i> you're not a slut." He paused, and as he picked up speaking to her again his voice began to change from his low baritone to a very familiar tenor.

"You see, I <i>could</i> imitate him." She turned around and Hizashi was sitting there, watching her closely with those beautiful eyes of his. Elly gasped and he caught her chin in one hand, gently caressing it to coax her toward him. "C'mere, little one, and let me kiss you all over." His voice and shape was perfectly duplicated, and for a long moment Elly shivered, confused and <i>wanting</i>.

Then she heard the angel bang a drawer or something in the other room and choked, jerking away in horror. This was not Hizashi! "Shota, <i>no</i>!"

She must have been louder than she thought, because Hizashi barged into the room at her cry. He almost fell when he saw himself on the bed, his wings bursting from his back in shock and his eyes glowing gold.

Shota reverted his form, holding up a hand to get the other's attention. "I know this looks bad, but I was showing her that she's not -"

Hizashi's voice was loud in a different way as he pointed a furiously shaking finger at him. The words rattled the small apartment but Elly's ears didn't hurt; it was as if he was speaking with a different power. They shook her very soul as he screamed in rage, "<b>Get thee gone, demon</b>!"

Shota coughed once, startled, and a small gout of fire erupted in the air where he previously was seated.

Elly stared stupidly at the dip in the bed where he had previously sat, then at Hizashi, standing there glowing with his wings outstretched and fire in his eyes. She did the only thing her tired, medicated body could do and passed out.

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Temptation 11

 Shota realized he must have dozed off for some time, because the next thing he knew the doorknob was rattling. He snapped fully awake, his arms tightening around Elly, but relaxed when he heard Hizashi grumbling about his key being too new.


The door swung open and the angel walked in, eyes bright and looking pleased with himself.

That is, until he noticed the two of them on the couch. An awkward air filled the apartment as the two beings stared at each other, and then Elly stirred and yawned.

"Ow!" She'd tried to stretch without thinking.

"Careful," Shota murmured, helping her sit up when she squirmed. "Hey. Hizashi's back."

"Nnn? Oh, Zashi!" She smiled sleepily at him. "Where did you go?"

He cleared his throat nervously. "I left to go investigate that accident of yours."

"What? You what?" She rubbed her eyes, frowning.

"People talk easier to angels," Shota told her. He stroked her hair back and casually kissed her cheek. "They say things they normally would hold back."

Elly blushed, giggling shyly but very aware of Hizashi's expressive eyes on them. "They confess."

"Yeah, whatever." He pulled her closer, and this time her heart ached at the way the blond-haired being looked away.

"Hizashi, before that -"

"It's okay, this is important." He took a phone out of his shirt pocket and held it up. "Listen," he sighed sadly. "Your coworkers told me they were, ah - 'cherry picking', as they called it. To make it look like you were slow. Because of this, they had taken out boxes the wrong way and caused the stacks to fall."

"Jenga," Shota murmured.

Hizashi raised an eyebrow at him. "The point is, I've got proof of the abuse you were put through at work. You got hurt because of their childish behavior and your pre-existing condition - <i>that was documented and they knew about</i>! -- has worsened as well."

Elly averted her eyes and grew very uncomfortable. Neither of her new friends had ever mentioned her illness, and when others did they judged her badly. It had stigmatized her throughout her life. "I <i>was</i> hired through SSI."

"They knew." Hizashi rubbed at his eyes. "Management <i>knew</i> you had an illness that made it hard for you to concentrate and they harassed you about not working 'hard enough' as the people that weren't sick. Not only that, even when you complained about the others bullying you, they ignored it."

Shota's eyebrows raised. "If you've got proof, we can get her out of there. You'd be free." He squeezed her, elated. "Fucking <i>cha-ching</i>, besides. I bet we could sue for mental anguish and damage."

Hizashi looked like he'd swallowed a bitter pill, but he nodded. "I wouldn't normally agree with a demon, but I think we should. The wicked need to repent, and, if they won't, at the very least they should be held acountable."

"Oh, I - I don't know. I'm so unlucky, guys." She touched her side, wincing. "Every time I just try to get fair treatment I just end up getting sh - dumped worse on."

"You've got two very important advantages now. You don't have to do anything, of course. But, please, think about it. You could take the money and do something better."

"I don't think... I'm too tired right now. I'll think about this later."

"When are your next pills?"

"Couple hours," Shota said after checking his smart watch. "Around dinner time."

Hizashi blinked. <i>When had the demon gotten that?</i> "Uh, good, maybe you can nap until then. I think we might have some things to talk about, and you're still tired." He walked over to the couch.

Elly got up and reached out to him as he passed. "Zashi, about Shota..."

"It's <i>okay</i>, little one. Really." He faced her with a sunny smile, taking her hands in his. "We can't in good conscience let anyone starve, even a demon. It was the right thing to do."

Shota snorted. "Yeah, thanks."

Elly wasn't sure why she felt so upset but she started to cry, and the angel stiffly wrapped his arms around her upper shoulders to hold her.

"Your hug feels different," she sniffled sadly. "I wish it didn't." She pulled away and shuffled into the bedroom with her head down.

Hizashi stared blankly after her. "Why do I feel so terrible?" He gasped, clutching the section of shirt over his heart as he sat. "I <i>hurt</i>."

The demon raised an eyebrow at him, wondering if he really was that innocent. He was about to ask when the blond being closed his eyes tightly, clenching his jaw and pushing the pain away.

"All right. We need to talk about her case."

"If she decides to sue?"

Hizashi nodded. "I'll need your help."

Shota smirked. "Really? What with, exactly? You're the one that compiled most of the evidence."

"Stop playing around," Hizashi said in a weary tone. He settled his oddly circular gaze on the demon. "Lawyers are <i>your</i> specialty, not mine."

"I'll handle it," he said with aplomb. He raised his hand and snapped a briefcase and laptop bag into existence beside the table. "I've dealt with cases like this before, believe it or not. Never had an angel on my side, though."

"I'm on <i>her</i> side, not yours."

"Same difference."

Hizashi decided it was easier to nod, though he didn't quite agree. He looked off into the distance, sighing faintly. "I still don't entirely trust you."

"Uh huh." When he glanced back Shota was fully dressed in a dark charcoal suit, sipping a cup of coffee with the laptop on his knees. He even had a small pair of black-rimmed glasses on. "Hand me your phone, would you? I need to copy those videos you took."





Missing You (Zashi)

 Hizashi groaned softly as he lifted the laundry basket. He did the wash infrequently, preferring other chores to help around the house. But since Elly was gone for a week he was forced to either wash the clothes or wear the agressively eighties neon crop top that was the final shirt left in his drawer. 


He sighed and blew an errant lock of blond hair off his nose.

"Bleah."

<i>Why'd she have to leave for so long? Cons are usually just a couple days. I miss her already and it hasn't been a freaking day yet.</i>

Hizashi glanced morosely down at the laundry he was tossing in the wash. Sitting on the top of the stack was a pair of silky purple panties.

He licked his lips and stared at them.

These were the ones she'd been wearing when they had sex before she left.

<i>Ohhh fuck, that was mind-blowing.</i> He shivered, remembering how she had responded to his touch. Elly didn't like to be separated from him for long periods of time, either, and this had translated into an outstanding sexual performance as she clung fiercely to him. Her enthusiasm almost wore his boundless energy down to nothing that night.

Looking around (and then cursing himself for stupidity, as if someone was going to see him alone in his own home), he picked the underwear up.

<i>Should I really..? Ah, fuck it.</i>

It's not like she would dislike his actions. Maybe he'd even take an "after" picture to send. The thought got his heart racing and he spun around and walked quickly into the bedroom.

He yanked his sweatpants off and underwear, kicking them restlessly to the floor, and climbed onto the bed. The panties ended up on his stomach and he rubbed them experimentally on his skin, pushing his shirt up out of the way.

Now <i>that</i> was something.

Hizashi gasped, loving the smooth feeling and imagining she was sitting on him, tail lashing playfully in the air as her hands reached up to flick his nipples. He frowned, slid a hand underneath and pinched one, groaning despite the delicious zing not being quite as good as when she did it. His cheeks stained pink and his brow drawn, he closed his eyes and wrapped the smooth fabric around his palm.

Sliding his silk-wrapped fist along his stiffening length caused him to lose whatever reservations he may have had. It felt great, the fabric enveloping him as he reminded himself this had once touched her sex.

<i>Ohhhh, babygirl, you're not gonna get two feet inside this apartment before I jump you.</i>

He was going to fling his girlfriend onto the bed and ravish her until she was limp in his arms. His breathing picked up and he whined, pressing his face into the closest thing to muffle the needy sounds spilling out of him. This just happened to be her pillow. Her scent filled his nostrils and a jolt of pleasure struck him all the way down. His hand, which had been desperately rubbing his firm flesh, froze as the shock went straight to his toes, curling them as the weight in his lower belly snapped free.

"Ff - fuck!" The fabric blossomed with wetness as it caught the brunt of his release. It wasn't a very satisfying orgasm, but it would only be - he checked his phone with his clean hand -- <i>shit</i>.

Six days and eleven hours until she came home.

Hizashi sighed and stared grimly at the countdown on his screen. "This is gonna be a long week," he declared loudly to the empty room.

Friday, December 25, 2020

Christmas Toll

 "You remember what to say this year, right Eri?" Aizawa gave her a light push towards the teenagers happily baking and exchanging gifts in the common area of the student dormitory.


Eri tugged on her red Santa hat and took a deep breath. "<i>Merry Christmas!</i>" she shouted with all her might. The students all turned around and waved or called out happily to her.

Aizawa smiled faintly and nodded to Izuku, who had rushed over at her enthusiastic greeting. "Watch her for me for awhile, please. I'll be right outside."

"Of course, Mr. Aizawa!" He beamed at the pale child as she hugged him.

The scruffy homeroom teacher slunk out the front doors of the dorm. He didn't have to wait long before he saw a shadowy figure coming at him from the path.

"Ches?"

"Hey, Aizawa." U.A's counselor stepped closer into the light and he saw she, like him, was also dressed casually. He had black on, of course, but she wore a blue sweater with embroidered snowflakes and jeans.

He raised the palm of one hand, flat out, in front of her before she could reach to open the door. "Christmas toll, please."

"Toll?" She blinked, her ears flicking in confusion. Was he - was he making <i>a joke</i>?! "Are you feeling okay? You never joke around!"

Aizawa snorted. "Who said I was joking?" He retorted gruffly. "I'm dead serious. I'd like you to pay me so we can get this over with. It's... somewhat nerve-wracking." He rubbed at the back of his neck, glancing grumpily off into the distance.

And was that a <i>blush</i> across his nose?!

Elly narrowed her eyes and carefully looked around. No one was in sight but from inside she could hear the warm laughter of good natured people. She was to watch Eri with him this night, especially since the little girl had requested her. Supposedly Elly, as an American, had an "in" with Santa and besides, Eri wanted to know about all the stories and customs she took part in when she was smaller.

<i>Customs...</i>

Elly squinted at a new decoration right above the door. A beautiful red satin bow dangled down in two parts, a line of beads sparkling in the outside light to illuminate a small cluster of familiar berries.

She raised her eyebrows at him, but he didn't relent. Lifting her chin, she gently brushed her lips across his in a warm kiss. He wrapped his arms around her and held her close for a moment afterward, his expression enigmatic.

"Okay," she panted breathlessly, "wow. So can we go in now?"

Aizawa regarded her with a mock scowl. She could tell it wasn't real from the tiny quirk on his lips that was almost a smile. "Not yet," he told her sternly. "What was <i>that</i>?"

"A <i>kiss</i>," she retorted tartly, "it was a kiss."

"Hnf. That wasn't a kiss."

"It was, too. Honestly, Aizawa, the kids are right there!"

He pulled her close again, shaking his head. "They're busy and no one is around at this time of night. Now, pay me properly so that I can <i>let you in</i>." He placed her hand over his heart, speaking the last in a low tone while making direct eye contact. His gray eyes were dark and shadowed underneath, giving him a dusky, lust-filled stare.

Her heart was hammering in her chest and her throat suddenly dry. The meaning was not lost on her, nor was the fact that under her palm his heart was racing as well. He slid his other hand, still on her back, down further to the dip just before her tail. She gasped and he pressed forward just in time to take advantage of her parted lips. <i>This</i> time she not only had his dry lips rubbing on hers but his scruff tickled her chin and cheeks. He tasted of bitter coffee and never before had she loved a flavor so much. Aizawa's fingers tickled the base of her tail, almost touching but not quite, a tease meant to test her weakness towards him.

Elly did not disappoint. She mewed quietly, a sound that struck the cat loving man to his core. He groaned, hand spasming, while she craned her neck to whisper one word in his ear. "Later."

He nodded. "Agreed." But as she walked by he slipped an arm around her waist once more. "Not <i>too</i> much later, though," Aizawa murmured. "I may act like a patient man, but I like to tear into my gifts on Christmas."

Sexy Times at a Love Hotel

 Present Mic - a.k.a Hizashi Yamada's hyped up hero persona -- was on a roll. As Hizashi, he'd barely managed to drag his ass out of bed that morning and get ready for work. Once dressed in his custom outfit (and, admittedly, several large coffees later) he was fully immersed in his persona, cracking jokes and humming snippets of songs as he zipped around campus. 


He popped his head into the teacher's joined work area, his green eyes brightening when they saw the counselor seated in the chair next to his. "Cheshire, <i>baby</i>! Just the cat I needed to see to make my day." He slid into his seat making kissy faces at the Insanity Hero and wiggling his eyebrows.

He could freely flirt at the moment, thank god, because Kayama wasn't there. In fact, nobody was except the wizened form of All Might far back in a corner copying papers. Elly flickered out of sight briefly. She was trying to hide the blush that rose to her cheeks, but he didn't know that.

"Don't vanish on me," he joked, throwing a jaunty finger gun in her direction. "You're all I've got between now and a class of unruly heathens in like, ten minutes."

"Mic," she said rather plaintively, "you've been cranked up to eleven all <i>day</i>."

He froze at once, dropping his hands to look down at her sitting at the desk beside him. "Oh, um. Sorry, babe."

Elly shook her head. "No, no, don't apologize." She raised her head and smiled so sweetly at him he clutched at his heart.

"Oof! That smile should be a registered weapon! Watch that thing!"

"See? That's what I'm - okay. Okay, then." Her eyes narrowed speculatively at him. "Are you free after school?"

He thought for a moment, tapping a finger on his cheek as he pursed his lips. His mustache wriggled periodically. "Ah... hey, yeah. I am."

"Good." The counselor stood up, pushing her chair back, and cast an eye around the room. It was empty for the moment except for Yagi getting a cup of water from a cooler nearby. She caught the end of his speaker and pulled, tilting him downward. Mic blinked but allowed himself to be manipulated until he was close to her. Still smiling and without breaking eye contact, she leaned in and licked the tip of the gear, the only part of him she could reach.

He squeaked faintly.

"I'm taking tonight off and staying at a hotel. Meet me by the garage after you get dressed down if you want to join me." She flicked her tail at him as she left, catching him on the seat of his tight leather pants. "I hope you do," she purred. "I'll wait until six for you, Mikey."

He gulped, unable to speak. His heart was pounding like crazy and his blood singing in his ears. All he could see was her licking his speaker like a sexy kitten while staring at him with half-lidded, dreamy purple eyes. He shuddered and grimaced, tugging on his suddenly way-too-tight leather pants.

<i>Six. Enough time to wash my hair out - she's said before that she loves my hair, I could wear it up and then, later...</i> His heart stuttered and he coughed. <i>...later I can let it down and see what makes her purr.</i> Mic swallowed again, this time nearly choking on his own saliva. <i>Fuck yeah!</i>

"Oh, dear. Are you feeling all right, Yamada?" Yagi was extremely concerned when he saw his colleague bent over in such an awkward position. His glasses were slipping, his eyes bulging behind the prescription shades, and a dark flush was spreading across his face from the bridge of his nose.

Mic pointed to his throat and managed to emit a strained wheeze.

"Do you need a drink? Should I get the nurse..?"

He shook his head rapidly. "Nuh, uh... nah, it's okay."

It seemed an eternity before he could race home and shower. He spent extra time on his hair and wore his favorite outfit: a red t-shirt, black outer shirt with white pants and his best black boots. He slipped his gold and silver chains on and a lucky red beaded bracelet, too.

She was waiting for him at the garage, leaning against his car wearing a matching purple short skirt and blouse. Breezy and beautiful, not too showy but enough to feel good about herself and hopefully intrigue him as well.

Hizashi's smile was wider than normal. "You're here, yo! Wow. I almost didn't think..." He shook his head. "You wanna sit in my car and talk for a minute?"

"Sounds like a good idea."

He opened the passenger side door and she slid in. Once he popped his side open and closed them up, he turned to face her with a much graver expression. "I know we've spent a lot of time together," he began in a much deeper voice.

"Enough for me to know you're dead serious when your tone drops like that." Her own voice cracked and she swallowed nervously.

He huffed once, nodding. "True that. I just want to make sure we're on the same page, yo."

Elly's purple eyes paled with sadness. "If I overstepped any boundaries, I'm sorry. I - I thought..."

"Christ! No, Ches. Oh, nonononono. It's not like that!" He grasped her hands in his and held them up in supplication. "I really like you an' I want tonight to happen, but I also want the next day, an' the next... yanno?"

"I want you very badly, Hizashi," she told him quietly, still shaken by the idea that he might have rejected her. "<i>All</i> of you. That means, yes, a full relationship. Not just a one night stand." She paused, chuckling ruefully. "I know I came off strong, but you were <i>killing</i> me. I couldn't hold out anymore." She squeezed his hands and he cleared his throat, a large, shaky smile spreading across his face. "You drive me crazy. You're smart and funny, and absolutely gorgeous. Your voice, your hair and those incredible, mesmerizing <i>eyes</i> make me weak when you look at me. Hell, I'm so lovesick I can't think of a part of you that doesn't make me all wiggly."

"Oh shit, baby." His voice cracked with emotion and without another thought he leaned in to kiss her before she could continue. "Thank you," he husked before their lips met.

Once they touched, they couldn't let go. They were gentle with each other at first, explorative, but soon found themselves far too eager for that. The tickle of his mustache and the softness of her lips, each of these sensations and more, drove them to making out like teenagers in his car.

"Fffuck... nmm. More. I need more," he whined, desperate. "You taste good. How do you taste sooooo <i>good</i>?!" He pressed tighter, thrusting his tongue past her lips in a steady, even pace. The motion mimicked what was really on their minds and they clung awkwardly to each other across the center console, groping bits of clothed body parts here and there. They finally parted with low moans, not wanting to but knowing they could only move forward if they stopped briefly.

"You're freaking beautiful," Hizashi sighed, stroking her hair and furry ear on one side. "And you smell so sweet. I was gonna suggest we eat first, but I want to be wrapped completely around you as fast as possible."

"Let's get to the hotel," she agreed. "Me, too, you know." He watched her cross her legs with a faint pout and licked his lips.

"I still wanna eat first," he hummed suggestively, his eyes roaming over her from head to toe.

"Less talk," she panted, "more drive. Or I'm going to explode if you keep going on like that!"

He put the car in gear and swung out of his parking space. Along the way they did chat about what and where they wanted to eat later, though their minds weren't really on the subject. Hizashi pulled up behind the hotel and paid for a protected parking space before getting out.

"Oops. Almost forgot." Elly briefly caused her ears and tail to become invisible in case anyone was in the area.

He grinned sheepishly. "Better safe than sorry. I'm lucky I look so different in casual clothes, huh?"

She grimaced and nodded. "Ugh. I hate doing this but the last time I didn't my grocery contents were all over the tabloids."

He snickered behind one hand. "Oh, shit. I think I read that one, too."

They walked up to the kiosk inside the lobby and perused the rooms.

"How about this one? It's open and it has a really neat black light over the bed."

"That's freakin' awesome," he agreed. "And proof they keep everything super clean. Yeah."

Elly squinted and pulled out about half the cost when she saw him taking out his wallet. "Halfsies?"

Hizashi grinned at her. "Only if you let me buy dinner. Okay?"

She nodded happily. "You got it."

They rushed down the hallway, giggling like a couple of kids, to find their room. Hizashi swiped them in, tossed their bags on the floor and put the card on a table nearby. Elly darted inside while he made sure they were safely locked up.

"Okay," he grinned, turning around. "Ready or not, babe, here I come."

Hizashi stepped only once before he fully took in the scene before him, and after he did, he froze in place. His eyes widened as he stared at the woman he'd loved for so long, standing beside the hotel bed with her tail curled around her. Her cheeks were ruddy with color and furry ears askew, her own purple eyes blown wide with desire.

"Hizashi," she breathed. "Hizashi, come and kiss me."

This broke his paralysis. He stepped into her arms and grasped the back of her head, kissing her deeply, his tongue slipping between her lips to tease at her own. "Mnnn... that's what I'm talkin' about." He nudged her from the front and she moved without hesitation, stepping backwards with only his touches as a guide until the back of her legs hit the bed.

"Yeek!" He wasted no time but pushed her gently down, crawling on top of her as her tail swished in excitement.

"I got you, babe." He kissed her neck, humming low and sensual.

"Yes, more - let me touch you. Wow, your hair is so <i>soft</i>..."

He threw his head back with a distinct but cautiously low Present Mic howl bursting from his throat as her hands groped him everywhere she could reach. Elly couldn't help it; she started giggling even as her hands pet under his t-shirt, playing with his necklaces and sparse chest hair.

"Aww, Ches! Lemme get all this off! I need to be <i>freeeee</i>." He sang the word out as he tore his outer and undershirt away, tossing them carelessly to the floor. "Better?"

"Oh, yes." She touched the chains he wore around his neck, shivering at the thought that, if he kept them on, they would be bouncing on his upper body when they made love.

"Mnn? You want those gone, too?"

"Leave them," she whispered as her hands traced down his chest, following the light trail of hair. "I want to suck you off, Zashi."

He whined eagerly, twisting around to lay on his back. Elly unfastened his slacks while his breathing kicked up another notch. "Y - you sure?"

"Uh huh." She gestured. "Up."

He lifted his hips and allowed her to tug the slacks off, exposing a dangerously tight pair of red boxer briefs. She gazed at the bulge with lidded eyes, smiling knowingly, and pulled up and then down to avoid snagging his erection on the cloth. Freed, his member first flopped to one side of his thigh and then twitched, curving up towards his belly in his excitement. Hizashi's breathing paused as he held his breath nervously, but he let it out in a sharp gasp when she reached out and pulled him straight. The tension in his lower stomach was now in his upper as well as he lay there watching her reaction. She sensed his mild unease and looked up, smiling. Their eyes met, and she bent and kissed him softly on the tip. The small bubble of his body's lubricant was bitter, but she did it again, opening her mouth and exaggerating her motions. He caught his lower lip hard between his teeth, his eyes huge and his hands twitching towards her.

"Ches..."

"It's okay," she breathed. "You can guide me if you want. Or stroke my hair."

He whined a little and cupped the back of her head in one long-fingered hand, being overly careful. When she began, however, his resolve faded. He gradually lost control until he was threading both hands through her short hair, tugging a bit when she did something he particularly liked.

Hizashi was gorgeous in his pleasure, his voice amazing. He barely controlled himself, feeling the edges of his quirk flare up more than once as she teased him. A never ending symphony of praise tumbled forth from his kiss-swollen lips, little tips included here and there of how he liked to be pleasured but mostly consisting of babbled "good girls" and "oh my gods". He didn't know how she could be so perfect. Maybe some of it was how much desire he'd accumulated over the past year but every lick and nibble drove him mad, the weight in his lower belly building steadily.

Elly pulled back with a wet, comical sound and he shuddered. "God, baby, what're you doing to me?"

"Making you sing," she purred, tickling just under the swollen head of his twitching erection with her tongue. "You make the hottest sounds, especially when I do this..."

Hizashi squealed as she sucked on the end while holding him in a firm grip below. "Baby," he panted, squirming, "oh god baby please don't stop, nnyyyeahh, so fucking -" His hips bucked all at once and he forced out a strangled cry. "Ch - <i>Ches</i>! ohmygoditfeelssogood I'm gonna come!"

She nodded and instead of backing away like he thought she would, suckled harder, laving her tongue at his sensitive spot and gently pumping with her fist. He crammed one hand to his mouth, tears squeezing from his eyes as his orgasm burst out of him in several long, flowing spurts. His muffled cry was still loud and she smiled to herself as she worked him through the waves of pleasure. When it was over she placed her palms on his quivering thighs and slipped his member out from between her lips, giving him a soft parting kiss.

He moaned, rolling his head back. "Whoaaa, did you - did you swallow? Holy shit. C'mere."

She crawled up beside him and he caught the back of her head in one hand, greedily thrusting his tongue between her lips. She gasped, not expecting him to be so bold as to not mind tasting himself. The brazen move caused her heart to do a little flip in her chest.

"Oh, Hizashi."

"Your turn!" He popped free with a mischievous grin, his eyes bright. He slid a hand under her skirt while she tossed her upper clothing.

"Okay, but a little warning - I'm not gonna want to uh, kiss until after you clean up."

"It's cool." He shrugged. "Don't worry about it. I'll enjoy your sweet taste for both of us." She squeezed her thighs together momentarily and he chuckled. "I <i>dig</i> the way I make you squirm. It's fuckin' hot."

"Please tell me you can use your quirk in bed," she panted. "I fantasized all the time about you being my personal vibrator. Is that possible?"

Hizashi was grinning from ear to ear now. "You <i>did</i>, huh? Well, then I guess yer gonna be one happy kitty - I've been <i>dying</i> to test it out on you." His hand touched the junction between her legs and rubbed.

"Test... you mean you didn't try it on anyone else?"

He decided to turn on a little more charm. "That's right, baby," he crooned, his fingers sliding underneath the hem of her panties. "It's all for you."

"Ohmigod." Her thighs twitched and he smiled, lazily stroking her low belly as he undressed her. "You're not serious?"

"Dead serious, never tried using my Voice like that before." He pressed a kiss just below her navel and she shivered. "If I'm lyin', I'm dyin'." Hizashi sat up and placed a hand over his heart. She giggled, and he bent back down to caress her legs.

"You're not a virgin, though."

"Nahhh." He realized she may be feeling jealous and felt very warm at the idea. "You know, Ches, you may not have been my first, but you can be my last." He teared up and laid his cheek on her stomach to hide his expression. "Fuck me, I'm super emotional. Yeah, I'm sorry if I went too far."

"You didn't," she said quietly. "I feel the same way."

"That makes all of this even better." He drew in breath and slipped himself off the end of the bed. "Toss me a pillow, babe? And scooch down here." He crooked a finger at her, grinning lewdly. "Closer... put those lovely long legs up on my shoulders, hmm? Oh, yeahhh." He turned his head and kissed her quivering thigh. The pillow was crammed under his knees so he could kneel comfortably for a longer period of time.

"H - Hizashi..."

"You're soaked, baby. I'm kinda proud, is that weird to be proud of that? Did I get you this wet all by myself?"

She curled her toes, panting, but didn't answer.

"I know, I know." He slid his forefinger in to the knuckle and slowly pumped a couple times. "This is all for me, like I'm all for you." He sighed and kissed the center of folded skin, swirling his tongue inside as he withdrew his finger. After that Hizashi was silent for awhile. He licked and rubbed until she was a quivering mess, shaking and moaning on the bed.

"Zashi, <i>Zashi please</i>."

"Poor baby," he crooned softly, running a fingertip along the two small folds of skin at the top, "Zashi knows what you need. Hang on, looks like I'm gonna hafta coax your shy little clit out of hiding. No fear, I'm great at persuading." He flicked his tongue out and danced lightly along the sensitive skin covering the pleasure center. This was enough by itself to cause her to writhe and moan, grasping handfuls of the sheets to twist as he continued his soft but relentless attack. He used one hand to part the skin and smiled when she gasped.

"Ahh, good girl, now the pretty bud's starting to swell." He kissed the protruding lump and thrummed his vocal cords lightly, creating the vibration she had only dreamed about until now.

Elly let out a strangled half-cry, half-mew and he chuckled. "Uh uh, don't hold back, baby! Sing it out, I like it <i>loud</i>."

She swallowed past the lump in her throat and then wailed as he hummed again. "<i>Zashi, yes</i>!"

"That's it," Hizashi sighed, pausing to take a deep breath. "Come on my tongue, baby."

The electric tension burning her below broke as he lapped quickly, directing his humming through the busy pink muscle. The tingling shot up to an amazing pulse of pleasure that had her screaming his name in rapture. Wave after wave crashed through her body as he slowed but never stopped, guiding her through her orgasm with tender kisses and licks.

"Ohhh. My. <i>God</i>." Elly lay melted into the bed, sweaty, tingling and unable to move. Aftershocks were still causing her sex to twitch, something that Hizashi found highly interesting.

"Whoa! I've never seen that! Does that mean I did good, baby?"

"I'm not sure why that's happening," she admitted. "But that was amazing! I, um. Ooh." She squirmed around, her face incredulous. "I'm still excited? What the hell? Is that even possible?"

"It's flattering as fuck, I'll tell you what." His grin was huge as he slipped off the bed. "Relax. We've got all night. I'm going to make sure you're satisfied, an' then some."

She watched him dissappear into the bathroom and heard water running as he brushed his teeth. While he cleaned up she ran her fingers through her hair and pulled the sheets back. Hizashi wasn't long in returning and when he did he slipped under the sheets with her. They kissed for some time, savoring every touch. His long fingers hands were exceptionally good at stroking her in all the right places, causing her to jump and purr. She discovered, on her part, that nibbling on his neck caused him to very nearly lose his mind.

"Mfft..! Baby, oh babygirl, your mouth - ahhh!"

"It's adorable that your neck is sensitive," she whispered. "How about your throat? Care for some quirk worship?" She kissed his bobbing Adam's apple and he moaned so loudly the headboard rattled against the wall.

"The bathroom had condoms," he panted, getting right to the point. "Do you have a preference? Allergies?"

"I'm allergic to latex," she admitted ruefully. "But, Zashi, we just had our testing done for the month. We're both clean and on the mandated bc, right?"

He nodded. "I thought you might still want..."

"It's you. I thought about it and I want to go without. With the protection we get, it's safe."

Hizashi brought her closer to him for a deep, passionate kiss. "Mnn," he hummed as they parted, "then you'll be the first lover to fully have me." He rolled over onto her, breathing heavily and almost fully hard again.

"Ohhh shit, Hizashi," Elly groaned, her brow furrowing as she grasped his shoulders. His necklaces danced lightly on her skin with every movement he made as he kissed her eyelids, her cheeks, lips, and lower. "Now that you mentioned it, I want that. I want it so bad."

"I've waited so long." He closed his eyes, concentrating on finding the right angle. It was a good thing he'd already come once, because he had a feeling that otherwise their first time would have been embarrassingly short.

"Me, too. I wasn't sure we would ever be together. I dreamed about this."

"No pressure," he laughed softly.

"No," she agreed with a breathless chuckle. "Any love me make together will be good."

"Hold me, Ches," he said, his voice breasking slightly, "hold me, I'm gonna move." He bit his lip, expelling air in a slow rush as he thrust inside. Her hips gave an involuntary jerk upwards and he met her halfway, their bodies slapping tightly together. "<i>Ches</i>!"

"Ohhhhh, you're even better than I imagined." She lifted her legs, squeezing them along his sides. "Zashi," she slurred, sex drunk as he began to rock her gently against him. "Perfect for me... my Zashi."

He arched his back, his necklaces bouncing on his chest as he slid exquisitely in and out of her silky heat. His first time coming inside a woman with no protection, and the biggest love of his life, besides. He wasn't a young man with fleeting crushes anymore - no, this was the real thing. And he was loving her, pleasing her, binding her to him and vice versa in this act as old as time. Hizashi was an emotional man, and he found himself wound tightly into the romantic nuances of their sex. He was shuddering, knowing he was going to lose control and his quirk would absolutely give him away to the staff working here. Every thrust brought him closer to the edge and he felt his diaphragm tightening in that telltale way it had right before he'd give a good Shout.

"Baby, oh sweet fucking god, Ches honey, cover your ears! I'm - m'gonna quirk out <i>I can't huh - help it...</i>"

Elly gasped, his rising volume cutting through her haze of pleasure. She hurriedly plucked the pillow beside her and covered her face with it, holding her hands cupped tightly over her ears as well.

"<i>I'm - oh shit, I'm, I love you</i> <b>CHES</b>-"

She blacked out.

When she came to she heard a low, persistent ringing she recognized as sound damage that would lessen in time. She could hear Hizashi babbling apologies and opened her eyes to see he'd thrown on a robe.

"Oh thank god, baby, I'm so sorry. I knew I was gonna do it an' I tried so hard not to but it felt so <i>good</i>..."

"Zashi."

"Eh?"

"S'okay," Elly reassured him. "Did - did anyone..?"

He squirmed a bit, tucking a loose blond lock behind one ear. "Uh huh. They came to check up on us. I uh, showed them our hero I.D's and, well, they said they'd be as discreet as possible but..."

"But?"

He grinned sheepishly. "The others in the hotel are all civilians, and they all heard, too, ya know."

She laughed ruefully. "Nothing like your first day as a couple plastered on all media known to man."

"Heh."

"No worries, sweetheart. I love you, and that won't ever change." She paused, thinking. "We may want to request some quirk dampers for future sexy times, though."

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Temptation 10

 With Hizashi gone, there was no buffer between them, no one to interject and stop the demon before things got too heated. Shota rubbed at the back of his neck, the bridge of his nose burning lightly. She realized he did this when he was thinking hard, possibly uncertain of what to say or do.


When he finally spoke, it was in a very serious manner. He sighed and set his forehead onto hers, gray eyes staring deeply into her own. "You <i>must</i> agree to order me to stop if I go too far. Please. Otherwise I won't be able to act freely."

"Freely?"

"I'm afraid I may take too many liberties."

Elly wondered if she was making a mistake at this point, but she nodded. "O - okay."

"Don't worry, mistress. Just remember you hold the power to make me stop <i>at any time</i>."

"Yeah."

He ran his thumb over her lips, whispering softly. "You smell so <i>delicious</i>. Even though I'm positively starving, I can't help but take a little time to play with my food..." He hummed, licking a long swipe up her throat to her chin. The hum turned to a lecherous growl as he placed kisses on her jawline. "Mmn... urrrrrgh, so tasty, <i>fuck</i>."

"Shota!"

"Kiss me." He nibbled on her lower lip, then brushed his mouth on hers. She moaned with pleasure and opened a little, but he deliberately ignored the plea for deeper kisses and instead began little, teasing licks that were almost close enough to slip inside but never did.

His palms kneaded her breasts gently, then slipped back to fingers to rub and pinch the nipples through the layers of cloth. Elly arched her back, the plumpness between her legs growing unbearable. Her side twinged when she moved and she stiffened, but he propped a pillow underneath and the ache died down.

"Better? Not too painful, is it?"

She shook her head. "No... the pills are working. I just moved too quick."

"You want to stop?" He nuzzled at her mouth as he asked, his lips vibrating on hers.

"N - no. Don't stop." She gulped and bit back the pleas that almost tumbled out. He grinned evilly at her, though, and she was certain he knew. Shota returned to his task at hand, kissing her and toying with her body until she was a mess, desperate and needy for more. She could feel how incredibly wet she'd become from just a few kisses and some light touching above the waist.

But when she would have reached for him, Shota held her gently but firmly back. "No, mistress," he said regretfully. "I don't require stimulation, and if you touch me - <i>anywhere</i> -- I might not be able to hold back. You're too injured ...and besides, you set the rules already. Clothing on, only above the waist."

She whimpered and he kissed her once more, this time accepting the offer when she parted her mouth to dart his tongue inside. His lips were full and a little rough, his tongue dexterous but never too slick. He kissed her just right, a feat so amazing that she was soon moaning and tugging on his shoulders despite his warning. His scent, his heat and heavy, lazy weight resting on her inner thigh had her head spinning. Never, ever before had she begged a man, but she was just about to beseech a demon when Shota wrenched apart with a moist sound. His wings burst free from his back all at once, his hair rising as his eyes blazed red.

The sound that roared out of him was at once sexy and terrifying. "Rrrgh! <i>Stop me</i>! Tell me <i>no</i>, quick!"

Elly squeaked out a barely-there command. "Stop!"

His wings retracted and he wobbled unsteady for a moment. His long, dark hair floated slowly down as he crumpled on top of her. Elly wrapped her arms around him and held him while his breathing slowed.

"My god," she whispered. "Oh my god."

"Not Him," he rasped. "<i>Me</i>. Are you okay?"

"Are you?"

Shota chuckled darkly. "I'm absolutely magnificent at the moment."

She fidgeted, crossing her legs and frowning. "Good," she said somewhat crossly.

"My poor worked up mistress," he crooned, kissing her forehead. "You'll feel better in a little while. Try to relax." He flexed once and easily flipped them so she was the one laying on top of him. "Better, hmm? I can be a bit heavy."

Elly huffed under her breath but his warmth and spicy smell was soothing. She found herself calming despite her explosive needs a moment ago. "It's ...nice."

"Oh?" His raised his eyebrows.

"Yeah." She settled down comfortably on his warm chest, snuggled in his arms. He folded his wings around her and she sighed happily.

The Letters

 Present Mic's last class had filed out minutes ago, chatting and laughing. It was quiet in the school after the teenagers left, with only a few students involved in extra activities walking the halls and maybe a teacher or two.


Hizashi took this opportunity to take out a small notepad he kept in a desk drawer. He tapped a pen on the pad and what was written on it - something he'd started this morning over coffee.

<i>I'm scared I might come off as creepy as hell, so this is like the fifth letter I've written and never given to her,</i> he thought with a grimace. <i>Really should do these on my phone, though, in case I have to delete them...</i>

But love letters are supposed to be written, right?

Hizashi sighed and looked down at what he'd written. His penmanship was clear and he had used her native language, English. There was another reason for the choice in language than that, however. It meant Kayama wouldn't be able to tease him if she got ahold of it. Her English stunk, but she knew he was interested in Elly and loved to meddle.

He slumped, one cheek held up in a gloved hand as he stared moodily at the paper.

"<i>
I don't know how else to say it, so I'll just come out with everything all at once.

I'm so in love with you, pretty kitty. Your eyes, your smile, the way your nose crinkles up when you get annoyed. Everything about you makes my heart beat faster, not just the sappy stuff.

A DJ can't just play one song. It's about playing a set, how you connect songs and where you place them. I want us to start off with the best beat and keep it going strong, putting down tracks like our first date, first kiss and -
</i>"

"Hey, Mic! Are you coming tonight?"

<i>She always calls me by my hero name when I'm dressed. S'cute.</i>

Wait.

<i>Shit! Ches!</i>

Pen scratched on paper as he jerked guiltily, his hands scrambling at the notebook to crumple the evidence into a ball. It didn't quite wad up but he shoved it off the side where the trash can was and stood, clearing his throat.

"Yeah! Yeah, uh, let's beat feet. I can't wait to get a few drinks in me."

"We're going to the karaoke bar. Yagi said he's coming, but he promised he wouldn't sing." She clapped a hand over her mouth and giggled when Hizashi looked visibly relieved.

"So it's Aizawa, me, you an' Yagi?"

"Uh huh." She leaned momentarily into his side as they paused to let a late student out the doors ahead of them. "Mind giving me a ride?"

He paused, glasses slipping on his nose. "Uh... aren't we changing first? That's unusual."

"<i>Some</i>body reserved the booth for earlier than it should've been," she said with a flick of her ears. "Got a little too enthusiastic, I think."

"Oh?"

Elly burst out laughing. "It was me! I'm sorry. They only had one left and I really wanted to go with you - I mean, everyone." She coughed, blushing lightly as she hid her slip-up.

He paused, a huge, trembly smile on his lips and his ears burning under the soft cups of his headphones. "Ohhh. Okay. That's cool. As long as you call me by my name when we're alone."

They passed through the teacher's area to get their things from the lockers and she nodded. "Force of habit! But I'll try really hard this time, Yamada."

He froze in the act of opening his locker. Hearing her say his name was great - so rare, in fact, that he really shouldn't push things, but...

"Hey, Ches?"

"Uh huh?" She slung her purse over her shoulder and shut the metal door.

"I'd be stoked if you called me Hizashi." He grinned, abashed, and held up both hands in case she reacted badly. "Ya don't hafta! I know we all call ya Ches anyway, but ..?"

"I told you before, I don't mind "Ches". It's easier with Eri around to avoid confusion about my name." She leaned on the lockers, watching him as he dug in his bag for his keys. "Isn't calling someone by their given name in Japan kind of... intimate? No one else does it to you. Not even Aizawa."

He shifted from one foot to the other. "Um. Yeah, well, it's true it's more personal." Hizashi frowned, struggling to dig out of the hole he'd buried himself in, but saw no way out. He sighed tremulously, rubbing his fingertips on both sides of his nose and pushing his sunglasses up. He shoved them all the way up on his forehead so he could look directly into her eyes. Before he could open his mouth to speak, however, they fell back down and he jumped.

Elly laughed gently and placed a hand on his chest. "Here." She reached up to take the glasses off, and he bent closer to give her access. When the shades were gone the blush across the bridge of his nose was more apparent but she didn't notice as much because his eyes were bare. Hizashi's greenish-gold eyes were a mystery; the pupils were surrounded by thin, concentric circles that completely mesmerized her.

He saw her gaze become noticeably softer and pressed forward. "I want us to be more intimate. Is - is that okay?"

She cocked her head in a silent question, her ears pricking forward.

He groaned, tapping one foot on the floor in a restless staccato. "Yer <i>killin'</i> me here, Ches..."

"There's no one else here, and I promise you can talk to me - that's not the counselor in me, by the way. It's just me." She squeezed his arm in comfort.

"That's the problem. Oh, shit, no!" He placed his hand on hers when she flinched, her eyes wide with hurt. "Nah, I didn't mean it that way. I guess what I mean is, uh, a DJ can't play just one - <i>wait, that's not good</i> -- uh. Maybe I should've kept all those letters." He groaned loudly.

"Zashi -" His heart flipped over in his chest at the nickname she'd already given him and he huffed laughter at himself for being so nervous. "There's no way the Voice Hero can be at loss for words, right? Just say it."

Thinking that might be a good idea Hizashi switched abruptly to English and blurted out, "I love you!"

To his immense surprise, she simply smiled and replied, "I loved you first."

You are my sunshine (Xmas 2020)

 The staff at U.A held an informal Christmas party held in the teacher's dormitory each year when the kids were asleep. 


This year was the first Christmas for their newest member, the cat woman counselor that had become a good friend to several of the staff already. Present Mic in particular was often seen around her both during school hours and afterward when coworkers would meet up in a local bar to relax. Recently they'd even begun working patrols together, and rumor had it at least one of them was sweet on the other.

Hizashi took a deep breath and gripped the gift he was holding a little tighter. "Here goes nothin', I guess," he muttered before quickly striding over to where she was chatting by the kitchen with Aizawa.

Elly's striped tail was twitching as she spoke to the grumpy-looking man, her smile infectious enough so that the frown he wore on all social occasions wasn't touching his eyes. He looked up sharply as his loud friend came barreling down upon them, sweating and nervous.

"I think Yamada wants to talk to you," he said dryly before walking off to get a drink.

Her ears perked and she turned just as Hizashi reached her. He handed the brightly-wrapped box to the excited cat woman and she miaowed with happiness. "For me?"

He nodded. "I wanted to get you somethin', especially since you don't have family here. It must suck."

She shrugged that off. "I'm okay with them not being here, but this is so awesome of you!" She tore the paper off and opened the box.

Elly stood for a long moment, stunned into silence. One hand crept up to cover her mouth while her eyes widened impossibly huge.

Hizashi grinned nervously. "Do you like it?"

"How - how did you know? How did you get him?!" She picked up the object inside, eyes shining like stars with pure joy.

It was a stuffed yellow dragon in pleather material, with bright purple wings, green ruffles along his back and tail and felt "fire" coming out of his mouth. Her hands shakily found the right foot and pressed it. A tinkling, pretty music box rendition of <i>You Are My Sunshine</i> began to play.

He stared, lovestruck, while she held the plush to her chest and started to cry silent tears of joy. "Oh, Hizashi!"

"You told me the story about how you lost it one night when we were at the bar. I hit up every website and all the social media I could. It was hard 'cause I had to be anonymous! Otherwise ya might've known I was trying."

"Ohhh." She put the toy on the counter beside them and threw her arms around him. His necklaces pressed coldly into her cheek but she didn't let go. "Thank you. You're the best man in the entire world."

He blinked. "Wuh - but Ches..." Yagi was sitting on a section of the large couch in the common area, talking to a few of the others. "All Might's <i>right there</i>."

She squeezed him tighter. "So? I meant what I said."

<i>She just told me I'm better than ALL MIGHT?!</i> He shook himself back to reality because she was still speaking.

"You're the best for <i>me</i>," she clarified firmly. "You're <i>my</i> sunshine. You've always been," she added very quietly.

"Welp! Th - that's uh, my name," he said rather lamely. His name did, in fact, literally translate to the word - a fact that obviously hadn't been lost on her. His gift had a double meaning; she had lost a very special stuffed toy long ago, a beloved companion she'd been mourning for years. He'd not only found the toy, but had offered himself as well. Hizashi wanted to be her comfort but now he was frozen, unable to take the next step.

Kayama had been lurking around the corner and she waved frantically at Hizashi to get his attention. He frowned at her, shaking his head - <i>please don't fuck this up for me!</i> -- but she tossed him something small. Her actions were so quick he responded in kind, snagging it in mid-air.

It was a tiny sprig of mistletoe with a red ribbon around it. He glared at her but she stared back twice as hard and started making outrageous kissy faces. His face flushed bright red and he stared at it stupidly, blinking as if he couldn't process the idea she'd presented to him.

Elly pulled back slightly, her cheeks also stained pink. She cleared her throat uncomfortably, staring down instead of into his eyes. "I'm sorry, I know I got carried away there." She laughed, a high-pitched, desperate sound.

"No, it's not you, I was just..." He reached up and awkwardly held the leafy berries above them in one hand. "Uh, Merry Christmas?"

She looked up and gasped, startled. "Hih -"

She didn't get to finish saying his name because he cut her off in the sweetest way possible. They kissed while Kayama grinned and snapped several highly detailed photos with her phone.

"You gonna blackmail him later with those?" Aizawa eyed her warily as he sipped his drink.

"Not sure," she said, pursing her lips in thought. "I might keep them until the wedding."

The dark-haired man snorted. "I would say that's jumping the gun a bit, but the way those two fit together..." He shrugged, but if he was about to say more it was cut off by a bunch of rowdy cheers. The rest of their colleagues had finally noticed the couple embracing nearby.

"Hey, look at that!"

"Aww, cute."

"Happy holidays!"

Hizashi blushed but defiantly kissed her again, refusing to let their audience stop his overdue display of affection. Elly squeezed him tightly, smiling through the kiss.