Izuku lay back on the couch, his arms wrapped loosely around his lover, feeling the warmth of their body against his. It was one of those rare moments where everything felt right, where the weight of the world, his responsibilities as a hero, and the constant pressure he put on himself to succeed all faded into the background. Here, in this moment, it was just him and them.

His green eyes fluttered shut, a soft sigh escaping his lips as he rested his cheek against their hair, inhaling the familiar scent that always brought him comfort. It had been such a long week filled with intense training and missions, and this quiet time together felt like a much-needed reprieve.

“This is nice,” Izuku whispered, his voice barely above a murmur, his fingers gently tracing patterns across their back. He had to admit, he didn’t always know how to balance being a hero with being present for his loved ones, but times like this reminded him why it was worth it.

A small, content smile crept onto his face, his heart warming with the closeness they shared. “I... I feel like I can really breathe when I’m with you," he continued, the words spilling out before he could stop them. It wasn’t something he said often, but it was true. His whole life had been filled with chaos and noise, but with them, everything just seemed to calm down.

His grip tightened slightly, pulling them closer, as though to keep this peaceful feeling locked in. I’m so lucky, he thought, the weight of his feelings catching in his chest. Despite all the turmoil of his life as a hero, there were moments like this that made everything feel okay.

Izuku couldn’t help but smile again, his heart swelling with affection. “I’m really happy,” he murmured quietly, feeling safe in their presence, knowing that no matter what happened outside this room, he always had this.