This was a request from avaniii4303! Thank you so much for requesting! Thoughts are in italics.
Disclaimer: I don't own any MHA Characters or the image. I own the plot.
Warnings: Language, Slight Mature Content, Kiribaku, Mention of Endeavor
Key:
(Y/N) = Your Name
(Y/L/N) = Your Last Name
(H/C) = Hair Colour
(E/C) = Eye Colour
(F/C) = Favourite Colour
Working in a tech firm was not always easy, but the pay was great and the people were incredible. At least, that's how (Y/N) (Y/L/N) felt. When she was younger, she'd always talk about how she wanted to be a princess or a vet or sometimes even a police officer; she never thought she'd be the secretary for the most influential and highest ranking technology based company in all of Japan. Being a secretary was not always the most amazing job or where she wanted to be in life, but she was happy at the moment. At the end of day, that's all that really matters.
In a small apartment bedroom lay a sleeping (H/C), a thin stream of drool flowing down her soft chin and onto her fluffy pillows. The grey curtains were slightly out of place, allowing the blinding, warm light of the sun to slip inside. Just as she nuzzled her face deeper into the inviting bed sheets, the familiar sound of her alarm began to play, meaning she had to get up; she had already pressed snooze three times. Letting out a deep sigh, she sat up, "alright...I'm up..." Her left hand flew up to her face, rubbing the sleep from her eyes as much as possible as she slowly got out of her warm, addicting bed and towards the cold bathroom. She managed to slip out of her pajamas from the night before and woke herself up completely with the hot water. Once done, she got changed into a fairly common outfit for work; a white button up short-sleeve with a dark blue blazer over top and a lower thigh-high, black skirt with black tights. She slipped on her black flats instead of heels because she made that mistake on her first day; never before had her feet been so sore.
After getting dressed, the (H/C) grabbed her phone that was sitting on the end table charging, checking the time and her notifications. She sighed in relief after realizing her snoozing didn't make her late; in fact she was actually a little early. Considering she had the time, she made a quick breakfast of eggs and toast. 'Do I do my dishes now?' she asked herself, gently tapping her chin in thought. (Y/N) shook her head, 'I won't have time to get coffee if I do. A single pan, plate, and fork can wait until this evening.' She smiled and walked towards the front door to her cozy apartment and grabbed her keys off the hook, simultaneously making sure she had her phone. The (H/C) was about to head out the door when she froze, "shit!" She ran back into her bedroom, approaching her desk and packing her laptop and some binders into a work bag. "Mr. Todoroki would've killed me; he needs these for his meetings today..." she mumbled, her heart still pounding from the initial scare.
Not only did she work for the largest tech firm in Japan, but her boss was none other than the famous Shoto Todoroki. His father, Enji Todoroki, was the CEO of Ember Inc. The legend has since retired and handed the position of CEO to his son, making Shoto the youngest successful business man to ever live. After securing her necessary work supplies, she finally left her apartment and made her way to the elevator, arriving in the lobby. The (H/C) flashed her doorman a smile and gave a quick greeting before exiting the complex, heading to the parking garage. She got in her car, which was a (F/C) sedan, and pulled out her phone, going onto her office's text chain:
(Y/N) (Y/L/N)
Doing a coffee run. Requests?
Just as she was about to pull out of the garage and begin heading to the local coffee shop, her phone began buzzing like crazy:
Katsuki Bakugo
Black. Large.
Izuku Midoriya
So nice of you! Medium double-double!
Tenya Iida:
None for me. Caffeine is bad!
Eijiro Kirishima
Large americano!
Momo Yaoyorozu:
Large black tea please! <3
Ochako Uraraka:
Just get me what you're getting!
Shoto Todoroki
I'll just have a large herbal tea. Thank you.
(Y/N) (Y/L/N)
Got it!
Now knowing everybody's orders, the (H/C) could finally begin her work day. As she got on the road, she began to think about just how small her office was. Granted, Ember Inc. had many floors and many different offices, but the one she worked on had the least amount of people. This was because they were the workers Shoto put the most faith in; the ones he was closest with. They were his employees that he trusted the most and were the hardest working. (Y/N) truly felt honoured to be working so close to him, even if she was only his secretary. She pulled into the drive-through, being as kind as she could as she ordered all the different drinks she needed. The man working the window gave her a weird look as he handed her the seven drinks, but made no comments. The (H/C) secured the beverages so they wouldn't spill and left the drive-through, now making her way to the office.
After about fifteen minutes, she was in the parking garage of Ember Inc. Her (E/C) eyes widened at the sight, still having a hard time getting used to just how tall the tower was. She sighed and somehow managed to grab all seven cups by using the cardboard holders they were given in. Miraculously, she closed her car door and locked it, beginning to walk towards the entrance. (Y/N) groaned as she approached, "how do I get the door open..." Suddenly, a young man she didn't recognize opened the door for her, making the (H/C) tilt her head in confusion. "You looked like you needed some help!" he exclaimed, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "Thank you, are you new? I don't recognize you," she asked, stepping inside the lobby. He smiled, "yeah! I'm a new intern for Mr. Kaminari in Ember Inc.'s HR department. I'm Ryuu Toshi!" He quickly bowed to (Y/N), making her blush faintly, "nice to meet you. I'm the secretary on the Executive's floor." Before she could say anything else, she felt a hand grabbing one of the two cardboard carriers, "I'll help you, (Y/N)." The (H/C) smiled at the voice, looking over to see her boss, "thank you very much, Mr. Todoroki!" Ryuu flinched, noticing that he was getting an icy glare from the CEO. "I believe you should be getting back to work, Mr. Toshi." "R-Right away, Mr. T-Todoroki sir!" the young intern practically sprinted away, making the dual-haired man smirk. He turned to face the (H/C), "now, should we be getting to the office? It was very kind of you to get coffee for everyone." (Y/N)'s blush grew a bit more noticeable, "t-thank you, sir." The two walked to the elevator, an awkward silence filing the air the entire ride up.
Once on their floor, the (H/C)'s weak smile grew. Her office was always so lively and full of energy; there was never a dull moment. "Coffee's here!" she exclaimed, hearing cries of excitement and many words of thanks. She turned to face her boss, "I can take it from here. I'll have Momo bring you yours once we figure out which cup belongs to who." Despite not liking her answer, Shoto agreed. He adjusted the overcoat of his suit as he walked towards the back of the large floor, where his office was. The (H/C) carried all seven cups to her desk, placing the cardboard holders on the flat, wooden surface. She grabbed the first cup, knowing who it belonged to right away because it was the only medium cup. She went through them all, finding the large black coffee in the process. Since Izuku and Bakugo's desks were next to each other, she brought both of the drinks; she noticed that they were already fighting as she approached, "guys, it's too early for this! Drink your coffees and quiet down." The blond pouted as he accepted the drink, mumbling a quiet and rough thank you. "Thanks, (Y/N)!" the green haired male exclaimed, smiling as he took a sip. The (H/C) nodded and walked away, returning to her desk to deal with the rest of the drinks.
As soon as they were out of the way, she sat down and began to organize some files and take calls from customers. About half way into her shift, she felt a presence standing behind her. She turned around and saw nobody, making her tilt her head in confusion. She turned back around and screamed when she saw Shoto's assistant, Momo Yaoyorozu standing there. "Don't scare me like that!" she huffed, placing a hand on her chest. The noirette struggled to hide her laughter and she slowly regained composure, "Mr. Todoroki needs the statistics from last month." (Y/N) nodded and opened up the document, printing it out and handing her the paper. Momo shook her head, handing it back, "he'd like you to deliver them personally. I'm not exactly sure why." "Okay, sure. I'll go now..." she stood up from her desk and began making her way to her boss's office. As she was walking there, she passed by a supply closet; she could hear breathing and mumbles coming from inside. She groaned and glanced around the office, seeing Bakugo and Kirishima were not at their desks. The (H/C) banged her fist against the door, startling whoever was inside, "if that's you two again, this is the fifth time this week! It's only Tuesday!" Her head shook in disapproval and she continued to make her way to Shoto's office.
(Y/N) hesitated before knocking the door, hearing his voice from inside, "name and business?" "(Y/N) (Y/L/N), sir. Momo said you needed the statistics?" she explained, hearing him let out a breath, "come in." Despite him not being able to see it, she nodded and twisted the door knob, entering the office. She would never admit it out loud, but she always admired and loved his sense of decoration. His office was very traditional, and just gave off a very welcoming vibe. The (H/C) walked over to his desk, slipping him the paper, "these are last month's statistics, just like you requested." Shoto nodded, his grey and blue eyes being infatuated with her deep, (E/C) ones. "Sir?" she asked, making him snap out of his daze. He coughed, now refusing to look anywhere near her, "ah yes, thank you." She nodded and turned to leave, "(Y/N), wait." The (H/C) tilted her head and turned around, "yessir?" Shoto took a deep breath, mentally preparing himself, "do you..I'd like to invite you to dinner tonight." "M-Me?" she stuttered, feeling her cheeks warm up. "It's alright if-" "I'd love to!" (Y/N) interrupted him, making his eyes widen. He quickly regained his composure, "excellent. I'll pick you up around eight." The (H/C) nodded and quickly left his office, sliding down against the door in shock and excitement. However, her moment was disrupted by Bakugo chasing Denki Kaminari from HR around the office, "I'LL KILL YOU! HOW DARE YOU SLIP SALT AND PEPPER IN MY DAMN COFFEE!"
Time Skip to Later that Evening:
Frantic breaths escaped her lips as she stood in her closet, going through all her dresses. She wanted to impress Shoto during this dinner, because truth be told, she really did like him. She wasn't as shallow as many others though; she liked him for more than his good looks, but she wasn't blind. She had been lucky enough to get to know him on a personal level during the year she had been working there and she wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. After many moments of indecisiveness and panic, she finally decided on a knee length, (F/C) dress. It flowed very nicely and had a laced neckline. After pairing it with some shoes, she looked at her phone and saw it was nearly eight. 'Just calm down! There's no way he feels the same way. It's probably just a business dinner!' (Y/N) told herself, nearly having a heart attack when she heard the doorbell. "Just a moment!" she announced, taking one last look at herself in the mirror before heading to the door, opening it with a smile. There stood Shoto in a white button up tucked into black dress pants. In his hands was a bouquet of flowers being extended to the (H/C), "for you." "They're beautiful! Thank you!" she exclaimed, taking them from him and smelling them. "Nothing compares to your beauty, not even these flowers." (Y/N) blushed, hiding her face from him as she went to go place the flowers in a vase, "you can come inside. I'll be quick." Shoto nodded and stepped in the small apartment, glancing around. "You have a nice home; it feels very inviting." "Thank you, that's part of the reason why I bought it!" As soon as she was done, she walked back over to him, "shall we get going?" He nodded and offered his arm to her, which she hesitantly accepted. He smiled and led her out of her apartment and down to his car in the parking garage.
The two arrived at the restaurant in record time, and being the gentleman he is, Shoto got out of the car and opened the door for (Y/N). She blushed and thanked him as he helped her out, closing the door behind her. Without thinking, she latched back onto his arm, blushing as she realized it. She went to move away, but he only tightened his grip. He led her to the reservation desk, "welcome! Do you have a reservation?" He nodded, "yes, under Todoroki." "Ah, Mr. Todoroki. We've been expecting you! Right this way, sir." Shoto looked down at the (H/C) and smiled as he led her after the worker, arriving at their candle lit table moments later. Before she could sit down, the dual-haired man was already pulling out her chair for her, tucking her in after she was seated. He sat down across from her, looking into her (E/C) eyes with a twinkle of admiration. (Y/N) blushed as the two stayed silent, praying her boss wasn't able to hear her heartbeat. "I've been meaning to ask..." she began, getting a nod of encouragement, "how come your office seems to always smell like soba?" Now it was Shoto's turn to blush; he even began to stumble over his words. He sighed as he accepted his defeat, "...I have a stash of soba..." He may have been embarrassed, but hearing her angelic laugh made it all better. "I knew it! Ochaco owes me ten dollars now!" He rolled his eyes playfully and took in a better look at her outfit, his heart beginning to speed up. "You know, (Y/N), you look absolutely stunning tonight. So beautiful." "M-Mr. T-Todoroki-" "You can call me Shoto, it's easier." "A-Alright, S-Shoto. You look a-amazing yourself..." Before either of them could say anything, the waiter arrived.
Time Skip to After Dinner:
Shoto and (Y/N) had just finished eating and were now waiting for their waiter to bring the bill. "Thank you for inviting me to dinner, S-Shoto. I had a wonderful time," she declared, offering him a large smile. He returned the gesture, "of course. I quite enjoyed myself as well. We should definitely do this again sometime." The (H/C) sighed, making the dual-haired man tilt his head in confusion, "is something wrong?" She hesitated before answering him, "I've always been curious about this. Why me?" she asked. "Why you? What do you mean?" he replied, definitely confused. "Why hire me as your secretary. I mean, the rest of our floor is people you went to business school with. I didn't; I only applied for the position. So why me?" Shoto thought for a few moments, trying to come up with an easy way to explain, but there wasn't one. There isn't an easy way to explain the spark he felt when he interviewed her, how he couldn't stop himself from smiling the entire time, the way she motivated him to work harder, how he felt free with her. "I just...I knew I wanted to have you working with me." "Sir, with all due respect, that's not a smart choice. I mean I get quite a few off days, I make at least four mistakes a day, I'm not as pretty as Momo or Ochaco, I don't do as much as they do. The company would be better off without m-" she was interrupted by a pair of soft lips on hers. Her (E/C) eyes widened as much as they could when she realized it was Shoto who was kissing her. Just as she closed her eyes and started to kiss back, he pulled away. "I-" "Does that explain why?" he asked, only receiving incoherent mumbles from the (H/C). He sighed and quickly kissed her again, pulling away even faster this time around, "I want to be with you all the time. I just feel...a connection with you. I want you to help me run this company; to be my partner. Not just my business partner, but my partner in life too. What do you say?"