Sweet Dreams

Izuku yawned, cracking his eyes open to peek at the glowing clock on his bedside table. It was still dark in the room, and sure enough the bright numbers displayed only a little after three o'clock. He smiled faintly, hugging tighter at the pillow in his arms and resting his cheek on it comfortably.

His only regret was that it was just a pillow, and not the one person he really would have liked to have beside him. A warm, strong figure, with a slim waist and soft hair, thick arms that could wrap around him and hug him extra tight, making him extra warm and safe.

Regardless, it was still comfortable. His blankets were pleasantly heavy, trapping the body heat he'd exuded in the night so far, and the pillow in his arms, along with the one under his head, were soft and squishy, nestling him perfectly and cradling him for rest.

They weren't his Kacchan, but maybe they were the next best thing.

Better than any of that, though, was that it was his day off work. Not only could he go back to sleep, but he didn't even have an alarm set – he could sleep for as long as he wanted.

He hummed contentedly, closing his eyes and snuggling in again, only to jolt back awake when he heard rustling. Beside him, someone rolled over and huffed a little sigh in their sleep, and Izuku's heart pounded extra fast in his chest.

"Kacchan!" he squeaked, throwing himself at the lump of blankets and squeezing. Hard.

"Oof," Katsuki grunted, eyelids flickering open to peer out at him. "What the hell, nerd? You have a nightmare or some shit?"

Izuku shook his head, smiling wide as he snuggled in, and Katsuki's strong arms pulled him close. A soft cheek lowered to rest on him, and Izuku felt himself tearing up as he tipped his head to plant a tiny kiss on a stubbled jaw.

"I forgot," he whispered. "I'm so happy."

"Forgot what?"

"That you were here."

"Idiot," Katsuki snorted, voice still heavy with sleep. "I'm always here."

"Kisses?"

Katsuki dropped one on his curls obediently, smirking when Izuku demanded his lips instead, scrabbling at him until he managed to hook an arm around his neck and tangle his fingers in blond locks.

"I love you, Kacchan."

"Mm-hm," Katsuki smirked. "I couldn't have guessed."

"Kacchaaaaan."

"Yeah, yeah, I love you too you dumb nerd. Can I sleep now?"

Izuku nodded, nuzzling into the crook of his neck, tickling Katsuki with his warm breath. As he closed his eyes, Katsuki softened into Izuku as well, holding him a little tighter in his grasp.

"Sweet dreams, Deku."