Chapter 39
Feelings of all kinds
Red eyes glared over his own arm, hackles raised as he growled low in a threatening manner. Katauki watched, eyes tracking to protect what was in his arms.
“Don't growl at me!” Izuku huffed, reaching under the blonde’s bicep in an attempt to grab the cooling cookies but was stopped with the same arm moving in his was
“Kacchan!” He whined again, slapping the alpha’s shoulder in annoyance.
“They're too damn hot. You'll burn your fingers.” Katsuki snapped, nipping at the hand that tried to reach over his arm this time.
“But you picked them up just fine.” Izuku continued. This time he looked up at the alpha instead, eyes growing large while his mouth sunk into a tiny frown.
The blonde ignore it, “cause my hands are used to heat, yours will fucking blister.”
Izuku’s frown deepened and Katsuki could swear he saw the beginnings of tears glassing up those emerald eyes. He growled again, but huffed after a moment and took a step back.
“Fine, have at em.” He held up his hands in mock defeate. “No crying to me about your taste buds.”
Izuku jumped at the opening, an excited squeal filling the room as the omega scooped up a few cookies and shoving one in his mouth. Katauki laughed as the omega huffed at the hot treat, tongue moving the cookie around as his mouth fell open to suck in air. Izuku bounced the other two between his hands, the chocolate from the chips smearing between his fingers.
“You’re making a fucking mess.” The alpha groaned, head falling back in defeat as he grabbed a rag.
Izuku hummed, though it sounded weird with his mouth preoccupied with chewing and taking deep breaths. “It's hot -”
“No shit, you moron.” Katsuki griped, grabbing the cookies from Izuku’s hands and setting them back on the cooling rack. He ignored the omega's whine and instead began wiping choclate off his hands. “No manners or common sense, I swear.”
Izuku hummed, a small smile set on his lips. “Delicious.” Was all Katsuki needed to hear for his shoulder's to fall away from his ears.
“God, the things I put up with.” He muttered, though he couldn't prevent the small pull at his lips.
They had spent the entire day together; waking up late into the morning with their hands still clasped together. Toshi was already gone by then, having already left for a shift; so the two were able to talk lightly as the sun warmed up the room. It was nice to talk, laugh and tease one another like they used to as children.
The ache deep in the alpha’s gut eased slightly with each giggle and bicker the two shared.
Katsuki breathed in deeply, taking in Izuku’s heavenly scent and a bit of All Spice. He turned immediately, a smirk on his face when his eyes landed on his boyfriend leaning against the door frame.
“You gonna stay over their like a creep?” The blonde proded.
Izuku’s eyes widened, snatching a cookie and running up to the other alpha.
“Oi-”
“Toshi!!!” Izuku shouted, stopping in front of the alpha with a little hop. “Try the cookies Kacchan and I made.”
Red eyes rolled to look up at the ceiling. Izuku had barely done anything after the multiple egg shells that ‘accidentally’ got mixed into the batter.
Toahi took the treat easily, blowing on it before taking a bit. He nodded for a moment as he chewed. “Still gooy. It's good.” He complimented.
“Thanks!” Izuku smiled, a happy chirp echoing through the kitchen as he leaned onto his tip toes then back onto his heels. “I haven't cooked any type of food besides oatmeal packets since-” Izuku stammered. “I, In-n a while. I'm so happy they turned out good.”
Even turned away, katsuki can see the sadness in Izuku's eyes as he tries to steady himself.
The taller alpha nodded, bringing a hand to rest on the omega's neck lightly. “You did great. I really liked them.”
Katsuki watched as red painted Izuku’s cheeks and slowly flooded his whole face. He smirked, eyes meeting his boyfriends at the obvious way the omega got flustered. “Don't give him a heart attack.” the blonde falsely threatened. “I have more to teach him.’
Izuku turned, though a hand quickly grabbed at the alpha’s still on his neck to keep it there. “Yes! I wanna learn everything Kacchan knows.”
Toshi laughed. “He may know alot,” he leaned down until he was able to rest his chin on green curls. “But he is the biggest dumb ass I know.”
Izuku’s laugh overpowered the answering growl, tilting his head back until he could look up at Hitoshi. “Don't be mean to Kacchan. He's sensitive today.”
Hitoshi laughed, but the blonde only snarled, walking over and shoving past the two. His gaze only met Toshi’s for a moment, his boyfiend’s lazy smile large with an eyebrow raised as he track the blonde.
“Jack ass.” Katsuki whispered, flashing his fangs.
“Kacchan~” Izuku cooed, hands grabbing the blonde's elbow and pulling the alpha to a stop. “Don't leave. Toshi just got back from work. We haven't seen him all day.”
“Ya, stay.” Toshi whispered as he walked the blonde back into the nearest wall. He nipped lightly at the blonde’s nose before leaving a small kiss in its place. “All three of us can have fun together.”
Katsuki frowned, huffing a breath as he glared into dark eyes. “Don't kid yourself, You don't know how to have fun, you fucking insomniac.”
“Ouch.” Toshi answered, though he still held a small smile as he kissed the blonde alpha on the lips.
Red eyes flicked down at the movement next to Toshi’s side, Izuku stood a few steps back with his hands clasped in front of his chest; his large green eyes, cherry red cheeks and a dopey smile.
Katsuki chucked under his breath. “You good, nerd?” He asked, smirking as the omega jumped in surprise.
Izku was quick to shake his head with his hands waving in front of himself. “Yes! Sorry, I'll give you privacy.” He yelled, turning to run.
Just as the omega was about to take off, a gand grapped his shoulder and quickly pulled him closer to the two. Izuku’s back slammed into the blonde as the other alpha moved back into his previous position, loosely sandwiching the omega between the two alphas.
Toshi hummed, hand drifting from his grip on Izuku’s shoulder and up to the spot he seemed to like holding at the base of the omega's neck.
“Where are you going, Izuku?” Toshi asked, voice low. “I though you wanted all of us to hang out.”
Izuku nodded, his eyes a little dazed while he looked up to meet the alpha's gaze. He liked this, his omega purring happily with the two alpha's so close to him. Their two scents filled Izuku’s lungs and had his nerves buzzing with excitement.
“I-I do.” Izuku whispered, head tilting slightly so as to sniff the alpha's wrist better.
Kastuki and Hitoshi smiled at the small act. Both of them crooning lightly as Izuku seemed to relax more with them then he had ever done before.
“You're so cute, Izuku.” Toshi whispered, thumb pressing lightly at the spot just under the omega’s mating gland. He was careful, not wanting to overwhelm the smaller man, but wanting to desperately return some act that would convey what he was feeling; if while keeping an appropriate measure for the situation.
The three stayed like that for a few moments, Toshi didn't know or care how long as he got to breathe in the two scents he loved most.
“Izukuuu!” A female voice shouted from down the hall.
Izuku jolted as the two alphas scooted away and gave the omega room. The omega took a steading breath before calling back.
“Ya, mom?”
Inko walked into the kitchen, eyes searching for Izuku before narrowing when she noticed the three. “I've been looking for you.” She said, walking over to Izuku before scenting him heavily with her wrist to his neck.
Izuku only smiled, no doubt the action making the Omega happy that so many people he loves wanted to scent mark him.
“Kacchan and I just finished making cookies.” He said with an excited wave toward the counter. “Try one.”
Inko paused for only a moment before taking a bite. She halted but then chewed faster. “That's very good.” she muttered.
Izuku beamed. “Kacchan is the best. He said he will teach me how to cook other things too.”
Inko turned, eyes meeting the alpha’s. “That's a very honorable thing to do. I haven't cooked any traditional Japanese meals in quite a while. Hazashi isn't a fan, and the markets by the base have not adapted to Asian culture.”
The blonde nodded, head remaining bowed slightly as he strode over until he was able to ruffle Izuku's hair. “Well, we can't have him survive on ramen and fast food his whole life. Gotta teach him something.” Kastuki agreed.
Toshi huffed. “You’re lucky, Izuku. Kats wouldn't teach any of class 1A during school. Would whack our hands with spoons if we got too close.” The alpha practically wined.
“You fucking deserved it.” The blonde snorted, poking the alpha as he tried to wrap an arm around him.
“Yes,” Inko interjected, her eyes focused on Hitoshi as she grasped Izuku’s hand. “I came to see if you wanted to knit with me. Our show should be on soon.”
Izuku paused, “Oh. Toshi just got off work, we were going to do something.”
Inko visibly bristled, her scent turning sour. Izuku’s brows furrowed, concern and guilt evident. “But we can knit for a little while. Toshi will be staying tonight, since it’s already late.” Izuku looked over at the two alphas. “Right?”
Katsuki nodded, “Ya, nerd. Go have fun.”
Izuku nodded, a shy smile on his face as he thanked the two and walked out with his mom.
Katsuki moved through the kitchen, scooping the cooled cookies into a container and began washing the remaining dishes.
“Did you catch that?” Hitoshi asked, leaning against the counter as he looked out the kitchen door the two omega's had left through.
The blonde grunted, their eyes meeting for a moment before Katsuki focused back on what he was doing.
They sat in silence until the taller spoke again. “Your appointments tomorrow?”
Katsuki sighed, shoulder sagging. “Ya, eye doc got my blood work request through. Different location, yady yada. Going in to see how fucked I am.”
Hitoshi nodded, concern evident in his gaze. “Want me to go with?”
The blonde shook his head. “Can't leave Izuku. Stay here, I'll have Shitty Hair or Cheeks drive me. Those two have been up my ass for ‘quality time’.” he lifted his hand and quoted with his fingers.
“They care about you.”
“No shit,” The blonde grunted. “S’ why I’m doing this shit. Can't drive myself even if I wanted to.”
Hitoshi smiled, moving until he was behind the other alpha to place his arms on Kataski’s hip. He nuzzled his cheek along.his boyfriend’s, crooning quietly. “Text me updates? Or I'll ask Uraraka to.”
The blonde turned his head quickly and snagged his boyfriend's chin with a bite. Nothing harsh, but enough to cause the other to yelp in surprise and slight pain.
“Don't you dare.” Katsuki growled. “They don't know we are dating yet.”
“More of a reason for me to text her. She and Mina will do all the work for us.”
The blonde alpha groaned, the sound reverberating deep within his chest. “You're an absolute fuck face, you know that?”
Hitoshi smirked. “I like to think I work smarter, not harder.”
A giggle filled the small room at the end of the long passageway. It wasn't abnormal for those that passed by to hear it, nor the happy mumbles after since Toga was notorious for talking herself into circles at any time of day or night.
Though the second laugh; one just as bubbly and happy would cause some to pause in confusion. Toga was a private omega, one that only allowed Jin into her room on very rare occasions.
Yet, this would be the fifth night in a row that the blonde's room would be filled with laughter and quiet chatter through the night and into the early morning.
“Himiko, let me see.” The alpha asked. Occhako was laid out on the floor, head probed up against the dresser using a pillow for cushion.
“I’m not done yet.” Himiko giggled, holding her pen tighter and notebook closer to her face as she continued to sketch. She was in her nest, though laying halfway out of it as she made multiple glances toward the alpha.
Occhako nodded, her smile turning into a comfortable smirk as she watched the omega. It was hard for her to hold back the croon in her throat, nor the building desire to pull the smaller woman into a tight hug and never let go.
The unexpected ‘friendship’ between them had already proved to be difficult for the alpha to regulate her time with. Hours would flash by and leave the brunette desperate for another visit, even if for just a few more minutes.
As was happening right now. The alpha was due for a meeting in five hours across the city; one that would be mentally demanding and could occupy the whole day. Yet, she couldn't get herself to leave Himiko no matter how desperately she needed to sleep.
“I'm done.” Himiko hummed as she jumped from her nest and pranced to the alpha.
Ochako smiled, hand raised to take the note pad but was stopped when a pen whacked her fingers.
“Say please.” The blonde pouted, hands falling to her hips while she stared down at the brunette. “Don't you have manners, stupid alpha?”
“Of course I do.” Ochacco laughed. She loved how the blonde was strict in her boundaries, always expecting the best and traditional from all the alpha's around her. “May I please see what you drew omega?” She asked, more a whisper now as she kept her gaze locked on golden irises.
Himiko narrowed her eyes, but nodded nonetheless. With a twirl and flop, the omega was settled between the alpha's legs and relaxed back into Ochako’s chest.
The alpha hummed an approval, though flexed her arms to prevent them from latching around the gorgeous woman. She settled her gaze onto the notepad in hopes to distract herself.
There she saw a fairly realistic impression of herself made in blue pen on yellow paper. It was surprisingly good; the quick sketch highlighting her large eyes and prominent cheek bones. No longer did she have baby fat in her face, but rather a slimmer jaw.
“Wow, Himiko.” She praised, fingers touching the paper gently. “You are amazing.”
The blonde smiled, a happy trill running through her as she looked up at the alpha.
“Thanks. I used to draw a lot before this job, so I've gotten a bit rusty.”
Ochako hummed. They hadn't spoken a lot about what the omega does for the league. She knew what the assignment was of course since she worked with Overhaul, but not the exact nature of what she was doing.
“How's it been working as a nurse?”
Himiko hummed in thought, “Besides drawing blood from that girl in Shiggy’s dungeon, I like it. It's surprisingly fun. The omega I'm keeping tabs on is so cute. Oh, and the family he is staying with are adorable, the dam loves to tell stories and bring us tea.”
The alpha smiled. That sounded right, the Bakugo’s were a very welcoming couple; hosting game nights and multiple staycations when UA had been in lockdown for an entire year.
“Sounds nice to get away from here.” Uraraka said, watch the omega closely.
Himiko nodded. “Ya. I'm so tired of the alpha brooding around here. The stench is giving me headaches.”
The brunette laughed. “I hope I'm not considered in that group of brooding alphas.’ She teased, cause in reality she probably was with the amount of postering she had been doing with Shigaraki.
“Kinda.” Himiko laughed, eyes narrowing as her smile widened into a large grin. “But your scent is better than everyone else's.”
Ochaco’s cheeks darkened, though she leaned forward until she was able to drag her nose along the omega's cheek. “You like my scent?” She asked, voice just above a whisper. She watched in satisfaction as the omega in her arms shivered.
‘Hmmm’ was the only answer she got.
“I like your scent too, omega.”
The blonde turned to her, eyes narrowed slightly in thought. Golden eyes flickered down to the alpha's lips, pausing for a moment before leaning in quickly.
Ochako blinked, the pec far too quick for her to feel properly. So she chased after the omega, lips capturing Himiko’s before she could pull too far away.
The smile that spread on the blonde's face broke the short lived moment. “You're quick.” She teased, leaning further back with a hand coming to rest on the alpha's arm.
“Is that bad?” Ochacko asked, her gaze not leaving the omega's mouth.
“Not in this aspect.” Himiko whispered, leaning back in for a better kiss.
It was short and sweet until the omega turned until she was kneeling, hands circling around Ochaco's neck. Hands raised to grasp plush hips, the omega smiling again as the alpha squeezed lightly.
“Not going to ravage me?” the omega asked, lips not stray far.
The alpha hummed, spreading her fingers wide as she pressed them up along the blonde's back. “In time. You deserve a slow and steady courting. I want to show you how much I care about you and not just that you're an omega.”
Himiko paused, pulling further back until she could analyze the alpha. “You're serious?”
Ochako nodded, eyes heavy as watched the blonde. “The best things in the world deserved to be worked for. I want to prove that to you.”
Golden eyes widened as they became glassy, searching the alpha in front of her for a moment long. With a quick sniff, Himiko smirked. “Words of flattery are nice, can you hold up to them?”
Ochacko nodded, pulling the omega closer until she was able kiss the blonde's cheek, then chin and last the corner of her lips. “I'll strive to show you for the rest of my life if you will let me.”
Himiko tried and failed to prevent her bottom lip from trembling, she nodded quickly as she tucked her face into Ochako’s neck. “Okay, alpha.”
Izuku groaned as he stretched out his legs, his body tingling as his muscles flexed and then relaxed. It was so warm, a blanket wrapped around his shoulders and waist as he squinted against the morning light that glimpsed through the blinds.
It was a tranquil moment that Izuku relished in as his eyes settled on the alpha next to him and realizing the pressure against his back was the other alpha.
“Morning, Zuku.”
Izuki smiled as he looked at the blonde, red eyes half lidded with sleep. The omega had wandered back to the alphas’ door last night, his instincts not satisfied with the cold dark room and empty nest. The two didn’t seem to mind when Izuku had knocked not even fifteen minutes after they said goodnight, the blonde only huffing lightly as he opened the door completely and walked away without asking what Izuku wanted. Hitoshi had welcomed the omega with open arms, resting back against the headboard with a blanket and extra pillow already placed in the center of the bed.
“Hi, Kacchan.” Izuku whispered back. They must have drifted closer in their sleep since there wasn't much room between them. He watched as the alpha lifted his head enough to peer over the omega enough to see Hitoshi, before flopping back to his pillow.
“Still out.” He grumbled, tucking his chin into the blanket. “Usually he is up by now.”
Izuku hummed as he burrowed further into his blanket. “Toshi doesn’t sleep in?” He questioned.
The blonde snorted. “He rarely sleeps more than four hours. Get lucky if he falls asleep when it's dark outside.”
That gave the omega pause. “Poor Toshi. That's why he has dark rings under his eyes.”
Red eyes opened again, this time to glare at the omega. “Don’t pity him. He’s a grown man who can take care of himself.”
Izuku couldn't stop his giggle, nor could the blanket as he covered his mouth with it. “Not pity." He tried to reassure.
The two grew quiet, the blonde closing his eyes again as Izuku watched. He finally allowed himself to really look at the alpha- now that the blonde wasn't watching him like a hawk- and inspect the forming scars on his face.
There were four lines now that Izuku really looked. He had thought it was only three long lines that started just above the brow and dragged down to the hollow of the alpha’s cheek. But Izuku could see the fourth, not as deep or long, indented just above the brow and only continued on the cheekbone before ending short of the others.
It was a strange wound to receive in a fight against Overhaul, especially since the blonde was alive and not transformed into sludge. Though the marks were too small to be caused in any kind of hand to hand combat against any of the men that Overhaul kept around; their fingers were no doubt too large to cause such fine- but deep- lines.
Even the tiny guy that Overhaul kept around couldn’t make such a mark without Katsuki catching him before he got too close. That guy didn’t like to get into any kind of hand combat, typically staying back behind the muscle that Overhaul commanded.
As green eyes traced over the marks, they widened in realization. With a shaky hand, Izuku unwound his arm from the blanket and lifted his hand toward the blond. His fingers hovered hesitantly as he aligned his fingers with the scars, it wasn’t until Izuku flexed them into a claw that they aligned perfectly.
A whine ripped through the omega's throat, tears spilling over. Red eyes snapped open, confused by the hand in his face for a moment until he understood what was happening.
“Izuku.” Katsuki rushed out, grabbing the hand and tugging the omega into his chest.
“I did this!” Izuki cried, shaking as he buried his face into the alpha's chest.
“Shhh.” Katsuki tried to soothe, rocking the omega in his arms. “I'm fine.”
Toshi shifted, obviously being woken by the sudden noise, and rolled over with a yawn. In an instant he was sitting up, concerned as he hovered over the two.
“What's wrong?” He asked, uncertainty evident in his voice as he stared at the omega.
“I did it.” “It's my fault.” “I hurt you.”
“Zuku?” Toshi whispered, hand threading through long curls as he curled closer. “Hey,” he whispered again, hugging the omega close to him despite the other alpha crowding the other side. “Wasn't your fault.” Toshi whispered, nosing lightly at Izuku’s cheek to garner attention. “You protected yourself and Eri, don't ever feel bad for that.”
Izuku hiccuped, his breath lodged in his throat while he shook his head. His scent was sour beyond belief, the two alphas scrunching their nose as they tried to ignore it.
“It's true, Izuku.” Katsuki said. He too nosed, focusing on the omega's forehead with a gentle touch as a rumble formed in his throat. “What happened during that damn raid is Overhaul’s fault, and only his. I don’t blame you for anything. I’m proud of you, you protected yourself and a pup against a fucking villian. ”
Izuku whimpered, his frame shaking as his hands flexed at Katsuki’s shirt.
Hitoshi crooned, his scent filling the small space in hopes to calm the omega. He smiled when the omega finally took a deep breath, his scent seeming to ebb away some of the panic and pain.
“I’m sorry Kacchan.” Izuku whispered, tilting his head until he was tucked against the alpha’s scent gland.
Katsuki rumbled, his chest aching as he held his childhood friend closer. “Nothing to be sorry about. I don’t blame you, I don’t hate you. You're still a good omega.”
A sob filled the room, Izuku finally falling lax as the two alphas smooched themselves against him. Whispered, croons, rumbles filling the small space around them until the omega had fallen back to sleep.
Word count:4096
Bakugo’s going through it, Izuku’s going through it, I’m going through it… anyone else 😆 Welcome back, been a bit but we are finally into the final arc. I’m not going to guess how many chapters left since there are SOOOO many loose ends, but I can feel the end is nearish.
