Izuku

I didn't feel like going to work today. I just wanted to stay home and mourn my breakup in peace but I knew I couldn't. Uraraka was counting on me to help her I couldn't abandon her last minute and Mom, all she would do is call and make things worse.

I hated this. I hated feeling like this. I just wanted the pain to go away but it feels like it only gets worse. I thought being with Katsuki would make it go away. I thought I could use him as a way of forgetting him but the second I came back home after walking in on him and his lover I was just reminded of how easy it was for me to get left behind.

To make matters worse neither one of them is a bad person. I might be though. I basically forced Katsuki to stay in a relationship he didn't want just so I'd be happy. Just so I could use him to get over my ex that I was still in love with.

I'm just as bad as my mother

I forced myself to get out of bed and get dressed for work. I didn't want to take a shower or brush my teeth but I did. I didn't want to eat breakfast either but I forced myself to do that as well. I know I seasoned the food, I remember doing it but the eggs tasted bland to me.

I washed everything when I was finished, grabbed my keys, and left.

Mom: We need to talk when you get off

I stared blankly at the message as I waited for a customer to come. My mother had texted me as soon as I arrived here. If I had to guess she more than likely went to my house looking for me. I knew she wouldn't come here.

The cafe I work at looks too basic for her standards. The only way she tolerates me working here is because of the job Katsuki has. I had to convince her I applied for a job to keep busy while my fiancee was out making real money for us.

In her eyes, only one person should be the breadwinner in the household, and since I'm a bottom it had to be Katsuki. Thankfully Katsuki told her he was ok with me having a job.

Let's just hope I can keep it

"Hey, Izuku. What's up"? Uraraka said as she made her way over to me after helping a customer. "Nothing much". I put my phone away and gave her my full attention. "Was it busy before I came"? "Not really. There was a small crowd but it wasn't anything I couldn't handle on my own".

"That's good to hear". I smiled a little. "Yeah, I also wanted to tell you I'm sorry for how I acted the other day. It was completely wrong of me. I know how hard it was for you after Tenko left, I should've just been happy you found someone that makes you happy again".

Tenko was the love of my life. Before Katsuki he was the only boyfriend I had. I thought the two of us would be together forever. I thought we would get married one day and start a family of our own but I was wrong. Three years ago he left because of a job opportunity. Originally I had offered to go with him but he insisted I stay behind and be there for my mom.

The two of us were incredibly close but I never told him how she actually treated me. No one knew but Katsuki.

"I accept your apology but it isn't necessary, Katsuki and I are no longer together". "What? Why? What happened"? I casted my gaze downwards. "We had a talk and realized we were better off staying friends". I didn't have the heart to tell her he cheated on me.

"Are you ok? The three of you were together for three years". "I'll be fine, it'll just take time". I looked up smiling at her. "Are you sure this is what you want"? "It's what we both want" .

"Well then, I'll continue to support you in whatever way I can. It's a bummer I can't go dress shopping anymore but I'll get over it". She smiled. "Thanks, Uraraka". I smiled back.

Tenko

There was absolutely nothing for me to do. I tried calling into work to see how things were going but Touya wouldn't give me any updates no matter how many times I asked. I knew why. The boss more than likely called and told him not to.

I wouldn't know anything until Monday came. I walked around the house trying to figure out something to do but had no luck. I was low on food and there was nothing good on tv at the moment.  I tried to scroll around on social media until I found the energy to get up and buy myself food.

I was about to take a break from it until I came across a cafe post. The post wasn't what interested me it was the green-haired boy that was in it. It's been three years since we've last seen each other but I'd recognize him anywhere.

Izuku

Without a second thought, I grabbed my keys and sprinted out the door.

The cafe he worked at wasn't that busy thankfully. There were a few people in line as well as a few people sitting down at tables. The atmosphere of the place was completely welcoming with nice decorations. He was at the register taking orders while a girl with brown hair worked behind him.

I kept my head down not wanting him to see me just yet. As each person in front of me collected their orders my heart pounded more and more with anticipation. Soon, very soon I would be looking into his beautiful emerald-green eyes again.

"Welcome. How may I help you"? My throat became dry as I heard the soft sound of his voice enter my ears. I forced myself to relax. I wanted this to go well. Needed it to go well. I didn't want to sound like a complete idiot after not speaking to him for so long.

I lifted my head up and watched as a small gasp escaped his lips. "I'd like a venti mocha cappuccino with almond milk, java chip, and whipped cream as well as a blueberry muffin. Think you can do that for me zuzu"? I smiled.

"T Tenko".

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