I left Kacchan asleep in our bed before taking a shower and returning to class. They all looked surprised to see me but then again, normally I wouldn't leave Kacchan if he didn't tell me to. Having said that, he did kind of express that he wanted space, he just wanted sex first. I put my head down on my desk and proceeded to drift off when Midnight decided to yell in my ear a question about the Renaissance versus modern art. I glared at her before answering and putting my head back down again.
"You can't sleep through class all the time," she lectured and I just turned away from her. I don't think she understands just how little sleep we get on an average basis. Not to mention the fact that Kacchan still insists on working as a hero even if it is strictly on the computer and not in the field. She kept needling me but I just rolled my eyes, answered her class related questions but otherwise ignored her. One more week to go, just one.
"Just one more week to go," I whispered to myself, still sleepy. I'm well aware that after the baby comes there will be a ton to do and very little sleep as well but for a vastly different reason. I closed my eyes and the next time I opened them I saw Dad standing there smiling gently.
"My boy, you really need to wake up. I know that you're not sleeping enough but I also know you're not eating unless young Katsuki does. Now is a good time to eat," he nudged me up and I groaned until I saw him already holding a tray of food for me. "Eat." It was a gentle command but a command nonetheless. I never once thought he would even try to order me around but part of me likes it, it just means that he is worried enough to feel the need.
"When Katsuki is too tired he'll need you to cover for what he can't. You can't starve yourself," Dad lectured and I finally sat up properly and took the food.
"Thanks Dad," I quickly ate the food and I could feel my eyelids drooping before he took it from me.
"DEKU! COME HERE NOW!" I jumped not expecting to hear Kacchan at all but I can hear him just fine.
"I'm coming!" I jumped up and pulled the shadow so I could fit and the moment I reached into the shadow Kacchan's screams filled the classroom and I didn't have time to worry about anything else.
"Kacchan! I'm here, what's wrong? What can I do? What-!" I was starting to panic but Kacchan, the moment I was within reach, grabbed me by the throat and I was pinned under him. Tears were streaming down his face from his vacant eyes and I could only worry about what had made him so upset. I don't see anything in the room and I don't really see anything wrong except for Kacchan trying to strangle me but knowing everything I probably deserved it. Somehow.
"Kacchan?" I tried again and this time he let me go and I saw his eyes slowly focus on what was going on here and now but that only made him flinch and even I saw how our baby kicked him from here and Kacchan nearly fell off the bed before I could catch him but I somehow managed.
"Kacchan?" I asked again, his body shaking in my arms, he was trembling so bad that I don't think he even noticed. So I held him close, my arms wrapped around him while he slowly calmed down again and before I got the nerve to ask what happened again he was already fast asleep. "Oh Kacchan," I chuckled at his cuteness and played with his hair for a few minutes before I found some loose clothes for him and got him ready to go. Even if everything is alright now, it wasn't, so it would be best to have him examined even if it is only a short checkup.
"Shh," I leaned my head in first and the room went silent. I carried Kacchan inside, now fast asleep before asking, "Is Recovery Girl in her office?"
"Go, I already messaged her," Aizawa Sensei waved me towards the door and it's only now that I noticed how pale not only him but the rest of my class was. Wait, could they hear Kacchan's scream too? What decides that? Can I control it? I should really experiment with the darkness more to figure out what all I can do with it.
"Not a bad thought kid," I heard Dick agree. I also heard him asking if he could do more all along or if I upgraded it after getting it, which is possible considering OFA is generally a boost ability.
Recovery Girl already had equipment set up when I knocked on the door and she was quick to examine him before asking, "Did he fall asleep or pass out. There is a difference."
"He fell asleep crying but he was completely panicked when I got there. He tried to defend himself the moment I walked in and tried to strangle me before he realized it was me," I pointed at my neck in case there was still a mark which apparently there was. She healed me after making sure our daughter was healthy and then my phone started ringing.
"Hello?" I answered already confused.
"WHERE ARE YOU? I'M AT THE DORMS BUT YOU AND KATSUKI AREN'T ANYWHERE!" Dad was nearly screaming in his panic and I almost dropped my phone but Recovery Girl took it from me.
"All Might, they are back at school. I just finished examining young Katsuki, they are healthy. They just need some rest. Scream one more time and I won't heal you for a week," she smiled as if he didn't just pierce her ears with his vocal cords and there was a long silence before she added, "he needs complete rest. It would be best if all of the grandparents kept their distance or only helped a little before going away again. We all know Young Katsuki doesn't like to be coddled by anyone but Young Izuku now don't we?" There were more things said but she didn't give me the phone back until after she hung up.
"They'll come visit you outside of my office and then they'll come see Katsuki after he has rested a little," she gave me a very grandmotherly smile that has me looking over my shoulder, making her laugh. "Sometimes I wonder if we met in another lifetime for you to know my habits so well. Don't worry, you've done nothing to earn my cane so far," I nodded, still keeping my distance from her but staying close to Kacchan.
"Do you know why he acted the way he did? He's never tried to strangle me before," I asked slowly, not really sure if she could even answer my question.
"We'll have to wait until he wakes up to know for sure but considering everything he was probably having a nightmare and was either defending himself and the baby or…," she trailed off but I didn't need her to finish. I can think of exactly two reasons why Kacchan would ever go homicidal. If something ever happened to either me or our baby. I'm sure that number will grow in the future but we'll just have to see.
"Yuki," Kacchan groaned and I perked up, already happy that he was improving. "Our next little girl's name will be Yuki," he smiled dreamily before opening his eyes. "I hurt everywhere," he groaned and I immediately started rubbing the arm nearest me. "I don't deserve you. I had a nasty dream. One that would destroy the world," he grumbled and I paused for a moment but quickly continued. Kacchan doesn't need to tell me anymore and Recovery Girl already healed me.
"Recovery Girl healed you? What happened?" He asked groggily and I guess I really should have known better than to try and keep a secret but still.
"Kacchan, no more stress. At all. None," I shook my head and instead filled my thoughts with how beautiful he is and he rolled his eyes playfully at me.
"Right, right, no stress," he whispered, leaning against me. "I'm just happy you're here next to me," he hummed and I don't know what his dream was but that's okay. So long as Kacchan is okay.
"What if we have a boy next?" I asked him teasingly and I heard him chuckle, snuggling into my arms as if he didn't just scare the hell out of me.
"Maybe Hiro? No, Ren? Hmmm, I'll have to think about it," he mumbled drowsily, already nearly asleep as it is.
"I'll carry you back to bed, sleep well," I murmured, enjoying how his feather soft hair tickles my face while he cuddles into my chest.
"Hmmm home, we should really look for a house. A big one, for lots of little brats and maybe a cat or two," he hummed and I could already picture our future together and it was bright.
"Whatever you want," I agreed, my face hurts a little from smiling so hard but when people talk about someone doing a 180 I think Kacchan has them all beat. I sent Dad a text that we were going back to the dorms. Kacchan is already sleeping deeply and I swear he must be going crazy by now but Kacchan comes first. I stood up and Recovery Girl opened the door for me just for me to see our parents already standing outside. I motioned for them to be quiet and I let them check Kacchan over gently but he was fast asleep and holding onto me tight so they could only let us go. Man, today has been busy.