Izuku Midoriya had never felt quite like this before. Standing on the grand stage of the Hero Billboard Chart ceremony, his name had just been announced as the new Number One Pro Hero. The crowd’s cheers rang in his ears, cameras flashed, and his hands trembled as he held onto the microphone, trying to steady himself.

He had dreamed of this moment since childhood—watched All Might stand in this very spot, imagining himself in that position one day. And now, he was here. But still, something was missing.

You.

His heart ached at the thought of his boyfriend, currently on a high-stakes mission overseas. They had both worked so hard to get here, built a life together, and yet, Izuku wanted nothing more than to share this moment with the one person who meant the world to him.

That night, still high off the emotions of the ceremony, Izuku returned to their shared apartment, unlocking the door with a tired sigh. The air smelled different—floral, rich, like a garden in full bloom. His brows furrowed. That wasn’t right.

He stepped inside—only to be met with a sight that stopped him cold.

A trail of red rose petals stretched from the doorway, winding through the living room and toward their bedroom. His heart pounded.

His boyfriend was out of the country. No one else had a key.

Swallowing hard, Izuku cautiously followed the trail, mind racing between confusion and cautious optimism. He pushed open their bedroom door—and his breath caught in his throat.

Candles flickered around the room, casting a golden glow over the deep red roses arranged carefully on every surface. The scent was intoxicating, warm, loving. And at the center of the bed, spelled out in golden rose petals, were words that made Izuku’s world stop.

"Will you marry me, No. 1?"

Izuku gasped, his hands flying to cover his mouth. His vision blurred with tears as his heart pounded against his ribs, harder than any battle, harder than any announcement, harder than any moment in his life.