Summary:
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Toshinori had never been so nervous in his life; not when he decided to ask Inko’s permission to give Izuku One for All, not when he fought All for One in an attempt to get her son back, not even when Nana decided he was worth of her quirk… No, nothing could even hold a candle to the pressure he was feeling at that exact moment as he waited for Inko to return to their table.
Toshinori knew he had little to worry about, having planned every detail of this meal with the help of their sons and Mitsuki, but it didn’t stop the twisting discomfort he felt as he checked his pocket for the millionth time in the past five minutes to make sure the small box was still there as he silently thanked Mitsuki for telling him Inko’s ring size. Still, he was grateful for everything all of their close friends and family had done to prepare him for this night, Tenko even visiting to make amends with Izuku beforehand in order to “clear the air and not upset Inko.”
Toshinori found himself smiling at his dinner; if nothing else, it never failed to inspire him at how Inko had come into the lives of those around her and shake them to their core, building them back up as if it were nothing. Inko, whether she knew it or not, had the brightest and purest soul on the planet and, even if she said no, Toshinori knew he was the luckiest man in existence to even be near her. Toshinori was pulled out of his thoughts as he heard Inko’s voice cut through the background noise of the restaurant.
“What’s got you smiling like that, hm?”
Toshinori looked up to meet Inko’s bright gaze, seeing the hint of amusement within them and as he did so, he couldn’t help but think of how radiant she looked in the dark green dress she wore, and how the darker color brought out the brightness of her eyes.
“I’m just thinking of how lucky I am to know you, my dear.”
Toshinori was glad they were nearly finished with their dinner, because he didn’t know if he could take waiting any longer than he had to. Gathering their things, Toshinori lead Inko out of the building and towards the once trash filled beach, feeling immense pride at the knowledge that Katsuki and Izuku, their boys, had been responsible for such a noble and selfless act, as well as Mitsuki, who had the idea of parking quite a way down from the restaurant, forcing the two to walk down the beach by moonlight. The couple was halfway down the strip of land before Toshinori stopped Inko, looking around to ensure there was no civilian nor reporter (he wasn’t sure if he should curse or thank Nezdu for ensuring no reporter would be in the area for him… he’d pay hell for it later, but that wasn’t what mattered).
Inko’s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she looked into Toshinori’s eyes, seeming to rake over his very soul before he managed to speak.
“Inko… we’ve known each other for nearly a year now… and I know we’ve been dating for a little less than that… but there is something I must tell you.”
Inko’s look of concern only deepened as she motioned for Toshinori to continue.
“I… In all my life, I thought I would never get a chance at love or family; I had too much work and I still have too many enemies… I was certain I would never live a civilian life with all it came with… but I never, ever could have anticipated you. You, who could tame the infamous Bakugou with a single glance; You, who somehow burrowed your way into this old heart of mine and melted all the cold resentment and soothed the burning anger that lived there; You, who damn near single-handedly brought down someone who was untouchable with nothing but your words and a sturdy textbook… You, who came into the lives of so many like a burning star and stayed as the brightest beacon of hope and love that All Might could never have achieved.”
Inko’s eyes were brimming with the beginings of tears as Toshinori continued, taking her hand in his and lowering himself to a kneeling position.
“I guess, what I’m trying to say is… Inko, my dear… your love knows no bounds, reaching heroes, villains and victims alike, and has become a staple of U. A’s inner workings and hierarchy… we both know those children would have burned campus down if it weren’t for you…. So, would you, Inko Midoryia, love and light of my life, let me have the honor of becoming the father of your sons and subsequentially make me the happiest man on the planet? Would you… Would you marry me?”
For a moment, everything was silent, save for the sound of the ocean’s tide, and in that moment, Toshinori felt his heart sink, feeling as though he’d messed up and everything was about to go horribly wrong. Then, time seemed to speed up as Inko threw herself at Toshinori, sobbing and nodding profusely, which in turn caused Toshinori to release the breath he didn’t realize he’d been holding and melt into Inko’s embrace as he pulled out the small box with a simple ring, adorned by a diamond, sandwiched by two emeralds, and slipped it onto Inko’s shaking hand, silently relieved that it fit perfectly. It was a good two minutes or so before Inko could speak.
“Of course, I will Toshi!”
Toshinori couldn’t help but smile into the hug Inko once again instigated as he spoke softly.
“I… I was so scared you would say no…”
Inko was still shaking as she pulled away to look Toshinori in the eyes.
“You don’t have to be afraid Honey… because I am here.”
That cheeky comment earned a hearty laugh from Toshinori, who shook his head as they stood, dusting themselves for any sand before completing the walk to their car, arm in arm as they laughed about small nothings, with the moon and stars shining above them brightly.
Notes:
TAKE THIS CHAPTER, I GOT A WEDDING TO PLAN NOW.