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The first time Izuku asked All Might for some money, he was a nervous wreck. His mom forgot to pack him lunch that day and he didn't have any money on him. They had harsh training with Aizawa-Sensei, after which he told them to eat a big meal. 

Izuku would've been fine not eating lunch one day, but his friends didn't quite agree. 

“Deku, it's not healthy not eating lunch!” Uraraka argued, with her hands on her hips. “You need to eat something!”

Izuku sighed, “I know, but I don't have money to buy myself anything. It's fine, Uraraka. I won't die just because I didn't eat lunch once, you know?”

“That is a very bad mindset to have, Midoriya!” Iida shook his head, looking at him with a stern look. 

“I can buy you something. I have my father's credit card. He's not even gonna notice.” Todoroki said, looking up at him from his lunch.

Izuku groaned, shaking his head. “I can't ask you to buy me food, Todoroki. That's not nice!”

Todoroki shrugged, “I wouldn't mind.”

Then, Tsuyu had an idea. “What if you ask All Might?”

All of the others were silent, staring at the girl.

“What?” Izuku spluttered, “I can't ask All Might to buy me lunch!”

“Why not? He was the Number One Hero. Heroes get a lot of money for their work. Besides, he really likes you. I don't think he would mind.” Tsuyu shrugged, staring right into Izuku’s eyes. 

Izuku couldn't believe what he was hearing. Asking All Might for money? He would rather fight Stain again than ask him!

His friends, however, seemed to like the idea. 

“Oh, yeah. That's true.” Uraraka nodded, and smiled at him. “You should go to All Might! I'm sure he's gonna buy you some food if you ask nicely!”

Iida nodded, “Eating lunch is very important, Midoriya. You should go ask him!”

Izuku sighed again, and looked at Todoroki with hope. Maybe he wouldn't betray him?

Todoroki, still eating, nodded once. “Pro Heroes are rich. All Might won't even notice he paid for your lunch. I would know.”

And so, he was pushed out of the cafeteria and told he can't come back until he has money or All Might with him. Izuku was mortified the entire walk to the teacher's lounge, his heart pounding in his chest. 

What normal person asks the previous Number One Hero for money? That's so rude!

Still, he couldn't even back out because his friends would totally notice. So he walked stiffly, passing by students who ate already. Soon enough, he was in front of the door where he would die from embarrassment. 

Maybe he should just back out. He'll tell his friends that, oh, unfortunately, All Might didn't agree! A shame, right? 

However, just as he turned away the door opened. And he heard his Sensei’s voice. 

“Midoriya?” Aizawa-Sensei grumbled, and Izuku turned slowly. The man was leaning on the door frame, his eyebrow raised. “Didn't I tell your class to go eat lunch?”

“I… Ate already?” Izuku tried, while his heart was very near beating out of his chest. 

Aizawa-Sensei gave him an unimpressed look, “I don't believe you, Midoriya.”

So, Izuku sighed. Then he looked at the ground and asked, “Can you get All Might for me, Sensei? I uh, I need to ask him an important question.”

His Sensei sighed. “Can't it wait until you've eaten?”

Izuku smiled awkwardly, “It really can't, Aizawa-Sensei.”

The man nodded and walked into the teacher's lounge again. Izuku had a dumb idea to run away but literally ten seconds after Aizawa-Sensei left, All Might stood in front of Izuku. 

“Young Midoriya? What can I help you with?” The man asked with a calm smile, though Izuku could see the concern in his eyes. 

Izuku opened his mouth and closed it a couple of times. Then, with pink cheeks from the sheer embarrassment, he mumbled. “So my mom had to leave early today and she forgot to pack me lunch and I was fine with it! But then we had training with Aizawa-Sensei and it was long and tiresome and he asked us to eat our lunch but then I realized I forgot to take money my mom left me and my friends were against me not eating lunch and told me I should ask if you could maybe possibly lend me some to buy lunch?” 

His muttering was stopped by a firm hand on his shoulder, and Izuku looked up to find All Might smiling softly at him, “Of course, Young Midoriya! There's no need to be so nervous! Lunch is very important, especially after training!”

Izuku felt like he could breathe again, and he took a deep breath and released it slowly. “Are you sure, All Might?”

Instead of answering, All Might took out his wallet and gave him his credit card. He grinned at him with his trademark smile, “Absolutely! Buy yourself whatever you want, Young Midoriya!”

Izuku stared at the credit card with wide eyes, and his mouth opened slightly in shock. He expected to be given some cash, enough to buy something small from Lunch Rush. He didn't expect a whole credit card!

Before he could protest, All Might pat him on his shoulder. “I need to go now, Young Midoriya. Enjoy your lunch!”

And All Might was gone. Izuku stood still for a couple of minutes, and only left when Aizawa-Sensei peeked his head around the door frame and told him to go eat already.

So, with his mind whirling, he left for the cafeteria. When his friends saw him, Izuku showed them the card, without muttering a single word. They all smiled at him and ordered him to go buy lunch. When he came back with a tray of food, he stared at the credit card silently. 

“Hm, that's the same one my father has.” Todoroki said, looking at All Might’s credit card with a curious expression. 

Izuku nodded absentmindedly. He wondered when he should give it back. After lunch? 

He did try to give it back after lunch, however, he was told by Yamada-Sensei that All Might had to leave. Izuku asked what he should do with the card, and Sensei said to just keep it until he sees All Might again. 

At the end of the day, Izuku felt absolute fear when he had to leave the school. Because what if he gets mugged? And someone takes All Might's card and spends all his money?

Then he remembered, “...I have All Might's number.”

When he asked the Pro when he could give the card back, he was met with a shocking message. 

All Might: Ah, yes. The card. You can keep it, Young Midoriya! I have a few, so no need to worry! 

Izuku struggled to breathe. 

Me: But, All Might! What if I get mugged and someone steals your money!?

All Might: Don't you worry, Young Midoriya. If that happens, just text me and I'll deactivate it! I'll give you another one when it happens.

Me: Why would you give me another one!?

All Might: In case you forget your lunch again, my boy! Lunch is important!

Izuku groaned. He knew a losing battle when he saw one. And there's no way he's winning here. 

Me: Alright. I'll keep it safe, All Might.

When he came back home, Izuku put the credit card in a secure box, never to be opened again. 

The second time Izuku ever used All Might's credit card was when they moved into the dorms. It was a few weeks after they settled in. 

Izuku was looking through the internet, when he saw a limited edition All Might plushie of his time in America! Izuku needed to get it! However… It was pretty expensive. And as much as Izuku wanted it, he wouldn't make his mother spend that much money for him. 

He said so during a study session with his friends, and was met with laughs. 

“Don't you have All Might's credit card? You can buy that plushie for the entirety of the class and it wouldn't be noticeable!” 

Izuku stared at Uraraka in shock and bafflement. 

“I'm not going to buy All Might merchandise with All Might's credit card,” He explained, “Are you insane?”

Todoroki hummed, tilting his head. “I'm pretty sure he wouldn't mind, Midoriya. Besides, you could probably get it for free if you asked him. It's his merchandise.”

“I'm not— I'm not going to ask him for free merchandise!” Izuku shook his head quickly, “You guys are such a bad influence for me!”

It was the end of that conversation. However, it seemed his friends betrayed him and announced his predicament to the rest of the class, because the very next day he was met with multiple of his classmates in the common room. 

“Hey, Midobro!” Kirishima grinned, placing a hand on his shoulder. “You should totally get that plushie! Don't you already have a huge collection?”

Izuku sighed, knowing his day was going to be terrible. 

And it was, because even Kacchan took one glance at him, and said “Just buy the damn plushie, Deku.” Then, quieter, “You could get two.”

He had no idea what to make of it, but Izuku knew that Kacchan was as much of a fanboy as Izuku was. And while Izuku wouldn't get it just for himself… If he asked to buy it for Kacchan also? 

Well, he already has more confidence. 

So he shot a quick text, stifling his nerves.

Me: There's this plushie I kind of want to get, and I was wondering if I could buy it with your card? 

Me: Kacchan also would like one… But it's totally fine if I can't though!

All Might: Buy however much you want, my boy! That card is yours now!

Izuku stared at his phone for a couple of minutes. Did All Might mean that he literally doesn't care what Izuku buys with his card? 

That's definitely something he will think about later, but since he has the go ahead…

After school that day, he ordered two of the All Might plushies. He shot Kacchan a text, and sent him a picture of the order. He was met with a Thanks, nerd.

A few days later, a package arrived at the school. He was called in by a staff member to take it from the UA gates, and when he arrived at the dorms he was swarmed by his friends.

“Hey, is that what I think it is!?” Kaminari grinned, looking at the package. 

Izuku blushed slightly, and just nodded. He quickly went to his dorm room, and opened the package. Sure enough, inside of it were two plushies. They looked even better than in the pictures!

He heard a knock, and opened the door. Izuku was met with Kacchan who, for once, wasn't looking pissed off. 

“Did it arrive?”

“Yup!” Izuku nodded, allowing his friend to come inside. He gave him the second plushie, taking his own in his hands. 

Izuku swore he saw a small smile appear on Kacchan’s face, before it was wiped off. He thanked him again, and left quickly. 

Izuku didn't mind. He was just happy to get his friend something he wanted. 

And if he sent All Might a picture of the plushie, well. That's between him and his mentor. 

With each time Izuku used All Might's credit card, he grew more and more comfortable with it. He still asked whenever he bought something more expensive, (though All Might kept telling him there's no need) but just used it when he wanted to buy food or groceries. 

He even bought his mother some things, and she had a similar reaction to his when Izuku told her just where he had the money. When she asked him to let her call All Might, he agreed immediately. 

She talked with the Hero about whether it was really okay for Izuku to have his card, and, again, the man didn't care. So, his mother just took whatever he bought her, and she got better accepting them just like Izuku got better in not asking for permission to buy things. 

Soon enough, he was one of the “rich kids” of his class. Izuku nearly passed out the first time he was called that. And he did pass out when he was asked by Kaminari if he could buy him a new phone. 

When he came to, Kaminari apologized. Izuku accepted it, but sent a message to his mentor.

Me: Can I buy Kaminari a new phone?

All Might: If you want to buy it, then go ahead!

Me: Okay. Thanks!

And he bought Kaminari his new phone. It was safe to say Kaminari was shocked when Izuku gave it to him, but didn't complain at all. 

He bought Uraraka new headphones since her last ones broke, (after receiving permission) and got Satou some new cooking equipment. 

Izuku found he really enjoyed this new role he had. He always loved giving people gifts. And now? Izuku had every means to do so. It was still a little unreal, but with each time All Might encouraged him to do whatever he wanted with the card, Izuku grew more confident. 

Soon enough, he stopped asking All Might for permission. He still asked if he was to buy something really expensive, but it was more like to just warn him. 

When Eri came into the picture, though… 

Well. 

He would buy his little sister the world if she just so wanted it. 

Izuku was in the common room when Eri visited with Aizawa-Sensei. She immediately bolted in his direction, and he hugged her tightly. 

“It's good to see you, Eri!” He chuckled, and set the girl on his lap. “How are you doing?”

Eri smiled, (it was a beautiful sight, one Izuku would die for) and looked up at him with stars in her eyes. “I'm good!” Then, after giving Sensei a glance, she whispered into Izuku’s ear. “Dad doesn't want to buy me a unicorn!”

Izuku gasped dramatically, also whispering. “No way! How dare he?”

Eri nodded furiously, then gave him her best puppy eyes. “Can you buy it for me? Please?”

And Izuku was weak. So very weak. And Eri was like a little sister to him, so the answer was obvious. “Of course, Eri! Who would I be if I didn't?”

Distantly, he heard Aizawa-Sensei sigh. Izuku snorted quietly. 

“Thank you, thank you!” Eri grinned, and hugged him again. “You're the best, Izuku-nii!”

Yes. It was completely worth it. 

When the girl left, and after ignoring Aizawa-Sensei’s pointed looks, Izuku bought the biggest plush unicorn he could find. It wasn't even that expensive. He thinks. 

(Is his perception of money altered? It might very well be.

But, honestly. Who cares? It's for his sister . Of course he'll buy her whatever she wants!)

When Christmas came around, Izuku had a mission. He asked around, carrying a notebook with him. He asked his entire class what they wanted for Christmas, and told them it could be whatever they wanted. 

Izuku didn't have any limits. It was Christmas, after all. He can spoil his friends all he wants. 

So, after having a full twenty plus list, (Eri was on the list, obviously, and he also wanted to buy his teachers some presents!) Izuku got to work. 

He ordered everything that would take some time to arrive, and during the break visited many shops. 

For Uraraka, Izuku bought a laptop she really needed. (Of course, a good one meant an expensive one. Izuku didn't mind at all.)

Iida wanted some new shoes, (Izuku commissioned Hatsume to make some sturdy, long-lasting ones) Tsuyu asked for some jackets she could give her siblings, (He also got her some. Who would he be if he didn't?)

Todoroki didn't really have anything he wanted, but Izuku was determined. So he bought him some Endeavour merchandise that Todoroki could burn or freeze. (A good calming exercise!)

He got Sero and Kaminari some games and a console, (He was sure the entire class would benefit from it) and Kirishima wanted some new weights. 

Mina wanted some dresses and he asked her to send her the brands and her measurements. Jirou needed some new musical equipment and instruments, so he easily found some. Yaoyorozu assured him she didn't need anything, but when Izuku insisted she revealed she was interested in some new makeup. He bought every item she rambled about. 

Shinsou said he wanted a cat. When Izuku apologized and said the dorms don't allow animals, he snorted and asked for cat plushies. And just things that had cats on it. Izuku could work with that!

Kacchan laughed when Izuku asked him, but after some nagging he spat out that he just wanted some All Might merchandise. Izuku nodded seriously, and right after that he ordered whatever he could. 

He got Kouda some animal food and toys, and Satou a lot of ingredients. (They were the last ones Izuku bought gifts for, so the food wouldn't expire.)

Tokoyami wanted a book with dark quotes, and Dark Shadow asked for a top hat. Izuku couldn't help but smile at the excited expression of the Quirk. 

Aoyama wanted glitter and cheese. When Shouji asked if Izuku could find a hoodie that would fit the boy, Izuku immediately commissioned someone who would make clothes for him. A few hoodies and shirts, and one mask. (You could use a spare one, after all.)

Hagakure didn't really have anything in mind so Izuku offered to make her a new costume design. Because Izuku would not let her run around naked. Especially in winter! And Ojiro asked for some equipment he could use to train his tail. 

Eri had a lot of things on her mind, and Izuku promised to himself to get her everything she wanted. 

When it came to the teachers, he was a little nervous. He didn't know how to ask his teachers what they would want for Christmas, and he needed to get them something. So he asked the teachers he was closest to. 

Obviously, one of them was Aizawa-Sensei. He immediately refused when Izuku asked but upon endless begging from the boy he broke. 

Izuku would get the man a box of jelly pouches, a lot of coffee and some ear plugs. (The ear plugs were his own addition. The man could use some for his naps!)

Yamada-Sensei hugged him right after he asked, and even more so when Izuku said he still wanted to give him something even when the man refused at first. He told Izuku his favourite products he uses for his hair, and asked for one of each. (Izuku bought two of each. Just because he really liked Present Mic.)

He also asked Kayama-Sensei what she wanted and was also hugged. Izuku was told to get her a dress he deemed worthy of using on Christmas. (And was that nerve-racking. What if his tastes didn't match hers!?)

All Might was someone he had no idea how to approach, funnily enough. Especially since the man was the owner of the card Izuku was using. 

And Izuku already told the man that he was getting his classmates gifts, so he wouldn't be surprised when he saw some money missing. (All Might told him that he would not notice. It made Izuku wonder… Just how rich that man was. And, by extension, Izuku .)

However, Izuku felt like the man wouldn't mind. He didn't know why he felt that way. But something told him that he didn't have to be nervous and just ask. After all, the man never once paid mind to his questions. His mentor was someone Izuku felt comfortable around. 

So although he was still a little nervous, Izuku didn't let that stop him. He asked the man just a few days before the break. 

“All Might, what would you like to get for Christmas?” 

All Might looked up from the documents he was reading, and smiled at Izuku. He beckoned the boy closer, and Izuku sat on the couch closest to All Might's desk. 

“Have you asked your classmates already?”

Izuku smiled, and nodded. “I have a whole list. I can show you?” 

All Might turned to him fully and held out his hand. Izuku gave him the notebook, and saw how the man’s gaze softened with each line he read. 

Instead of answering his question, All Might asked his own. “Do you enjoy giving your friends what they want?”

Izuku was a little surprised at the question, but nodded. “I always liked giving what I could to people I care about.” Then, his smile softened. “It's nice being able to do so without having to worry if I have enough money for what they want.”

All Might matched his smile, “I know that feeling, my boy.” He gave him the notebook back. “Do you know why I let you keep my card?”

The boy was surprised again at the change in topic. He furrowed his eyebrows in confusion, “I think so? You told me I could keep it to buy myself lunch if I forgot to bring it or didn't have money.”

The man hummed, and leaned back in his chair. “That's part of it. However, I would like to say we're not that different from each other, young Midoriya.”

Izuku huffed, smiling again. “Does that mean you meant for me to keep your card and buy myself things with it?”

All Might laughed, “That's right! At first I gave it to you so you could buy yourself lunch, but when you asked me when you could return it, well. I found myself not wanting it back,” He shrugged. “I was happy every time you asked me if you could buy something for yourself, or your friends with it.”

The green head was silent for a while before standing up, and hugging the man. “Thanks, All Might. I really appreciate it.”

All Might hugged him back, holding him close. “No need to thank me, my boy.”

After a small while, Izuku looked up. “So, what do you want for Christmas?”

The day Christmas came, Izuku’s whole room was filled with various gifts. They were all wrapped up with Christmas paper, and red and green ribbons. He couldn't wait to give them to everyone.

He put on his costume, and walked out of his dorm. Izuku headed to the common room to talk with his friends. 

There weren't many of them yet, but Izuku could smell something cooking in the kitchen. When he peeked around the corner, he saw Satou and Kacchan making various dishes. He left before either of them noticed him. 

In the common room, Yaoyorozu was making Christmas decorations while Uraraka and Kirishima were decorating with them. Aoyama was throwing glitter around (Aizawa-Sensei will kill him for that).

When he was noticed, he was immediately asked to go help out with assembling the Christmas Tree. (Yamada-Sensei said he would come by only if it was a fake. There was no arguing with him.)

The people assembling it were Ojiro, Shouji and Todoroki. They told him where he could help and when they were done, Yaoyorozu came by to make some ornaments they could hang on the tree. 

Kaminari, Jirou and Mina were setting the table, and were responsible for counting how many people they would have during the party. 

Some were still in their dorms, but soon enough everyone was in the common room. 

They talked for a while, waiting for the other guests to come. Finally, there was a knock and Iida quickly opened the door, inviting their teachers and Eri. 

Everyone crowded around Eri, since she was wearing a cute Santa outfit! Izuku almost died when he saw her. When Aizawa-Sensei sighed and asked everyone to sit down, his classmates listened without a word. 

Aizawa-Sensei, Yamada-Sensei, Kayama-Sensei and All Might sat with them, and Eri ran towards Izuku to be close to him. 

Their Christmas started by eating dinner, and while everyone was distracted Izuku slipped away to go take his presents. He put all of them into multiple bags, and if he wasn't as strong as he is now, Izuku would no doubt fall over. That was twenty four presents! 

Walking down the stairs was tricky, but he managed. Then, Izuku quickly put every present under the Christmas Tree and sighed when he was done. 

“Deku! Where did you go?” He heard Uraraka, and quickly returned to everyone. 

“Sorry!” He chuckled, and sat down again. Eri was on his lap in seconds. “I had to do something!”

Izuku could see his friends stare at him suspiciously, but they seemed to let it go. 

After everyone ate, Izuku took Eri’s hand and smiled at her. “Since we have our Santa here, I want everyone to go to the Christmas Tree and see their presents!”

Everyone perked up, and following Izuku's lead crowded around the tree while the teachers sat on the couch. Izuku gave Eri the first present. 

“This one is for… Aoyama!” He announced, and Eri quickly ran towards the boy. 

“Merry Christmas!” She yelled out, holding out the present with a big smile.

“Merci!” Aoyama thanked, and opened the gift. He gasped theatrically. “Glitter! And cheese! Merci, Santa!”

Eri giggled, and returned to Izuku with a grin. Izuku had to really try hard not to coo at the sight. 

The gift giving continued like so. Everyone got what they asked for, and Eri had a lot of fun being Santa.

Aizawa-Sensei even smiled when he got his gift! And Izuku was pretty sure it was meant for him. It made him feel even better.

Once everyone got their gifts, (and Eri was opening each of hers since he got her a ton ) Izuku slipped away to give All Might his present himself. Seeing Izuku approach him, All Might led him to the kitchen for some peace and quiet. 

Izuku smiled, looking at the gift with a fond look. “Searching for this was quite hard, since not many people still sell it,” He started out, looking at All Might again. “But since this was a gift for you, I did my best.”

He handed All Might the present, and watched with bated breath as the man opened it. Inside of the box was a limited figurine of his Master, in her early days of being a Pro Hero. It was hell looking for it, and Izuku had to buy it off a collector. But it was worth it, to see All Might smile so genuinely. 

“Merry Christmas, Dad.” Izuku mumbled, looking away pointedly. His cheeks were pink. 

The Hero gasped, and for a second Izuku was tempted to run. But then arms wrapped around him and all was well.

“Thank you, Izuku,” Izuku did not tear up, absolutely not. “Merry Christmas, my dear boy.”

Well. If Izuku did cry, it was a matter between All Might — his dad — and him. 

“Aww! Midoriya!” He heard, and immediately looked over to see the entire class. “We didn't know you finally accepted it!”

Just to keep his sanity, which wasn't a lot by now, Izuku asked, definitely not melting towards All Might. “Accept what?”

His friends laughed at him, and only Kacchan took pity. “That All Might adopted you, damn it.”

Izuku choked on his own spit, just as All Might coughed out blood. “I did not adopt anyone! What are you talking about, young Bakugou!”

“Come on, giving out your credit card? And letting Midoriya use it whenever he wanted? That's the most parental thing I've ever seen!” Kaminari laughed, grinning at them. 

Izuku felt mortified. But also kind of happy. Which is how he always feels in class 1-A. 

This one time, he'll just ignore the mortification. It's Christmas. He's too tired to beat the allegations. Not that he really wants to, anyways. 

He wanted to just bury his head in All Might's shoulder, but he was tapped on his head. He looked up with a tired look at his dad. “What?”

All Might laughed, and gently pushed him forward. “There's a surprise for you, Izuku. I think that's why they came here.”

“Right!” Uraraka exclaimed, “Come with us, Deku!”

His hand was taken by Kirishima’s and Kaminari’s, and he was dragged off. 

“What surprise?” He managed out, right before he was pushed to sit on the couch. 

“If you think we would let you buy everyone gifts and not yourself, you're very wrong.” Yaoyorozu smiled and sat next to him. In front of him were their teachers on another couch, meanwhile his friends were standing at his sides and behind him. 

“Ah, but I just wanted to make everyone happy.” He said awkwardly, “There was no need to get me anything.”

He heard a snort, and looked at Aizawa-Sensei shaking his head. “Just accept it, Midoriya.”

And Izuku knew a losing battle when he saw one, after all, so he just sighed and nodded. Suddenly a big box was dropped right in front of him, and he jumped from where he was sitting. 

The box was massive. It reached his head from where he was sitting. He really wondered just what his friends had planned. 

Izuku saw Eri sit on the ground, and smiled at him. “Open it, Izuku-nii!”

With a slow nod, Izuku stood up. He was given a knife to cut the cardboard. 

When he opened the box, he was met with many things. Some looked homemade while others bought. 

“Merry Christmas!” Everyone yelled out, and Izuku struggled not to cry. 

There, inside of the box, were some jewelry made specifically for him. He could see some framed photos, and photo albums. There were plushies, figurines, magnets. Each item represented certain Heroes, but most were obviously of All Might. 

A tap on his shoulder. Aizawa-Sensei was crouching next to him, and there was a black fluffy scarf in his hands. Faintly, Izuku saw some dots of yellow and red. Clearly custom-made Eraserhead merchandise, since the man doesn't care for popularity.

“Merry Christmas, Problem Child.” 

A tap on his other shoulder. Yamada-Sensei was grinning, and in his hands was a hoodie from the merchandise of his radio, Put Your Hands Up .

“Merry Christmas, Midoriya!”

A tap on his head. He turned slightly, and saw Kayama-Sensei. Not only was she in the dress he bought for her, (and it really fit her) she was holding some notebooks with Midnight written all over them.

“Merry Christmas, boyo!”

And now, Izuku was crying. Because what the hell? All of them, his friends, his teachers did all this? For him? Izuku didn't want this to happen! He just wanted to show his love towards everyone!

He didn't expect to be shown they love him, too.

He was being hugged, he knew that. But Izuku was way too emotional right now to register who it was. Because Izuku never had this. Christmas was always his mom and him. Some time ago, the Bakugou’s too. 

Never the classmates, and certainly never the teachers. 

“Izuku?” He heard, and looked up to see All Might smiling at him. “You back with us?”

He sniffled, and nodded. Izuku smiled, looking at all his friends and teachers. “Thank you everyone. But you really didn't have to.”

“You did this because you wanted to show us you care, yeah?” Uraraka smiled at him, “Well, guess what? We also care about you! And we also wanted to show you that.”

And Izuku was crying again. But he was also smiling. It was a lot, but he knew that he was happy, at least.

“Thanks.”

After Izuku calmed down, Christmas continued until everyone was tired and Aizawa-Sensei officially called the end of the party. 

When everyone was packing up, he was dragged off by All Might after he put his presents in his dorm room. All Might took him out of the dorms, and they sat down in front of them. Izuku had the scarf Aizawa-Sensei gave him, and it was really comfortable.

“I still haven't given you my gift, my boy.” His dad smiled, and pulled out a small package. “It's not something big or expensive. However, it's something I worked on with love.”

Izuku took the box, and promised to himself to not cry. Under any circumstances.

He opened it slowly. There, in the box, was a picture frame. And in it were pictures, ones that Izuku recognised well. 

The picture they took when Izuku first met All Might. 

The picture where Izuku was on the ground, working hard to clean that beach. 

The picture when he was finally done cleaning, and yelled out from frustration, happiness and excitement. 

The picture of the letter he got, confirming Izuku got in UA. 

And many, many more. Each one held some significant value to it. 

He broke the promise to himself, unfortunately. And cried like a little baby. 

“Thank you, Dad. I—” Izuku hiccuped, holding onto All Might. “I love it. Very much.”

“Everything for you, my boy.” All Might whispered, and hugged Izuku back. 

Izuku Midoriya loved a lot of things. He loved his mom. He loved his classmates, his friends. He loved his teachers. He loved Heroes.

And Izuku loved his teacher, mentor and most importantly his Dad.

Izuku Midoriya was also a rich kid, but everyone knows that already.