Request: Hi, sugar! i just wanted to tell you how much i adore your fics. everything about them is truly outstanding, from your choice of words to the ideas you come up with. might i add, your ability to write the characters so well and immerse someone in the story are amazing and i hope that you're very proud of what you've brought to the fandom! you're one of my favourite writers on here! would it be possible for you to write comfort hcs for izuku w/ a reader who's a victim of depression, or even if you aren't comfortable with that, just for bad days? i've been feeling a lot worse than usual and it's all crumbled for me, so i'm just seeking comfort from my best boy. -anon neo
Author's Note:
I'm sobbing??? This is literally some of the nicest stuff anyone has ever said to me?? thankyouthankyouthankyou I'm so glad people actually like this stuff! And I'm always chill with doing anxious or depressed reader, since it's something I (sadly) relate to myself and therefore feel pretty comfortable portraying it the best I can. I tried to get these out and done as fast as I could, but I hope you're feeling better! I promise you, you can get through this. I believe in you. If you ever need to chat, I'm always open (this goes for everyone). I really enjoyed writing these and loved your request!
Anyway, I hope you and everyone else likes them (as always)! Thanks again so much for your kind words, they really keep me going <3
Love you!
-Sugar
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● Ever since you started dating, Izuku pays a lot of attention to you and how you're feeling, whether he's subtle about it or not
● So when you start spiraling into a bad place, he'll notice pretty quickly
● He'll immediately ask you what's wrong, remembering and still regretting the choices he'd made when he knew something was up with Iida
● He's a little sad when you explain you have depression, but he won't be swayed. Far from it. This boy is determined to be the best boyfriend he can be for you, no matter what!
● He'll do some research before making too many moves. The idea of the Big Sad isn't completely foreign to him, but he wants to make sure he's doing everything right
● Izuku would go over all the little notes he'd taken on you, making a habit of jotting down anything you like
● Once he's made a bit of a plan for himself and gathered everything up, you can expect a Deku-bomb of everything you like and it's all just for you!
● You like food? He'll buy you your favorites and treat you with them when he storms your room. Into more outdoorsy or sporty activities? He'll gently ask you if you're up for getting outside and doing them. He'll even invite your friends! You like books? He'll pick up that novel you've been eyeing since it came out. The list goes on. He'd do anything to bring a smile to your face
● So anyway, as I said, he'd storm your room with everything he could find that he thought might help, ready to dedicate the entire afternoon and evening to you
● He'd ask if there was anything you needed to talk about. He's really good at listening if you decide there is something you need to rant about. He's not too bad with advice either!
● If you decide not to talk about it, or maybe there's nothing to talk about and you just feel a little blah, he'll take out whatever lil' something he got you
● At this point, he'd do whatever you want to do, whether it's playing a video game or going out for a walk or watching your favorite movie
● And whenever you want, Izuku is always down to cuddle (hehehe my favorite part!)
● He'll scour both his and your rooms to find every blanket he can, coming back to wrap you up into a little fuzzy burrito
● He'll pull you into bed and spoon you, but not before pressing kisses over every available surface of your face and the top of your head
● He'll hug you into him from behind, draping a leg over you and resting his head above yours. This is also a good time to do any kind of ranting or talking, and if you ever feel the need to cry, you're more than able to!
● If you cry tho, Izuku might cry too. He's very in touch with his emotions and seeing you cry will never fail to make him tear up too. That's just the kind of person he is
● He'll remind you of how much he loves you and murmurs words of support and encouragement in your ear. There is hope for the future, and things won't always be like this. He's not afraid to start listing everything he loves about you, and trust me when I say this, he could go on and on. He has notes. He thinks about this every day
● Whenever you get too hot in your burrito blanket, you can always climb out. But now this means that all your kissable surfaces are exposed!
● If all his efforts to make you smile before had failed, this is the last straw. He'll start a tickle war, pulling you back in to kiss you anywhere he can reach; your cheeks, your neck, your belly. There's nothing suggestive behind it, he just wants you to know how loved you are by him
● Once you're done, he'll let you nuzzle back into him for some much needed sleep. He's spending the night with you, and there really isn't much you can do about that
● Even after your evening together is over, he won't stop checking in on you to make sure you're okay. He'll do cuddle sessions, movie nights, walks in the park. Anything, any time, as long as he knows he's making a difference in making you feel better, even if it's just a little
● He'll check in to make sure you're taking care of yourself. You best be sure you're eating your meals and drinking plenty of water. He'll even bring you some if you're not up for leaving your room
● Guilty of never getting enough sleep? He'll poke his head in at night to see if you're still awake, and if you are, he'll gladly tug you into bed and hold you until you've slipped off to the feeling of his hands running through your hair
● Get too much sleep? He'll make sure to invite you to things he's doing to get you out of the house, or even take you on dates with just the two of you to keep you active and occupied
● I know that I'm guilty of not showering when I hit a slump, so he'll make sure to remind you to do that (if ya need it. no shame)
● He'd even make sure you were changing out and washing your clothes and sheets, happy to help you if you're not up for it. Better make sure you're changing your clothes too, now. AT LEAST HAVE DAY PAJAMAS AND NIGHT PAJAMAS I--
● If you need help picking up your room or washing dishes and the like, he's prepped to help you there too
● Sends some of the sweetest texts out there. Just simple 'how are you?'s and 'good morning/night's and 'I love you's. He wants you to see that he thinks of you constantly, and cares about how you're doing
● My depression tends to come in waves (or as I like to call them; Sad Bitch Hours™), so if that's the case for you, he'll help you until you feel better and a little more like yourself again
● Izuku will never leave your side no matter what because that's just how much he loves you. He'll never get impatient with how you conduct yourself nor will he sigh and give up on you. He has faith in you that you are strong enough to fight the issues and the hurt and the pain plaguing you, and by all means he will support you until the worst is over
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Author's Note:
Every time I write one of these, I feel like I'm doing one of those "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie--" books, except this one is more like "If (Y/N) Has Depression--"
Again, I truly hope that this can be some help for people who are struggling. I know that I am little more than an internet hermit, literally writing this in the darkness of my bedroom at 2 AM, but even if I can bring a touch of happiness, then my purpose can be fulfilled. I believe wholeheartedly that you can get through whatever may be going on in your life. In these past few years, I've been through a lot myself, but with a determined mindset and some professional help, I can say that I am doing so much better than I was.
Remember that you can't compare your progress to others. Healing takes time and patience and love, and simply remembering to be kind to yourself is the first step to steady recovery. I want you to know that I believe in you and that you matter. You matter so so so much. Every day, you change the world. There are people who love you (if you can't think of anyone, I'm here! Izuku loves you too, along with any other F/Os you may hold). I don't want to get too into this, but just remember that my inbox and DMs are always open. I'm not going to claim to be some sort of licensed therapist or mental health prodigy, but I'm a good listener and sometimes might offer decent advice. If you ever need a friend, I will be here to talk or rant to, and it would make me happy to see if someone reached out. You're not a burden, and your feelings are real and deserve to be confronted. No matter where you are in your journey, you're valid.
Sorry if this was a bit long, but I just wanted to say that you're important and people do care about you.
I wish you well and beautiful mornings,
-Sugar