Chapter 6
Hitoshi had been waiting for his UA letter since he took the test. Rushing down to the mailbox as soon as the mail man left only to be disappointed when it wasn’t there. Shota and Hizashi tried to assure him he did a great job, and he was for sure going to get in. They couldn’t go to the office and grab his letter for him because it was against the rules, but that didn’t stop Hitoshi from asking even though it was only the beginning of March.
Izuku was standing up and bouncing his legs while holding onto the coffee table. He was 11 months old now and driving Shota crazy with his lack of walking. Hizashi assured his mate that Izuku would walk as soon as he was ready. Shiggy had said the same thing when Shota mentioned it to him.
“Babies don’t hit milestones at the same time. Some can walk at 3 months old; some take until they are 18 months old. Let him take his time.” Shiggy said. Shota tried to be as cool as his mate and caregiver was, but his anxiety always made him think he had done something wrong and now Izuku was disabled for life.
Izuku drooled on a cat teething toy and bounced to music only he could hear, looking up at his mother and giving Shota the biggest toothless grin ever. Shota couldn’t help but smile and his anxiety lessened. Even if he never walked, Izuku was the happiest baby, and Shota would love him until the day he stopped breathing.
“It’s here!” Hitoshi yelled, running into the house holding a large envelope with the UA stamp on the front. Hizashi ran into the living room from the kitchen and Shota stood up to join them. Hitoshi took a deep breath before ripping open the envelope, reading the top.
“Yamada-Aizawa Hitoashi, we are proud to accept you into our General education program for our 20XX graduation year…” Hitoshi read. Shota went to rub his back to comfort him when Hitoshi lifted his arms.
“I got in! Mom, dad, I got into UA!” Hitoshi shouted. Hizashi cheered with him and hugged him tight. Shota smiled and patted his shoulder.
“I’m going to do what you did mom! I’m going to work hard and move up like you did! I’m going to be a hero!” Shota hugged Hitoshi tightly.
“You are going to be the best hero.” Shota said. Hitoshi suddenly froze up in his arms and pulled back slightly.
“Mom…dad…” Hitoshi whispered, like he was talking to a scared cat. Then pointed to where Shota had left Izuku. Both turned with worry and froze in their place.
Izuku was staring right at them with a huge happy smile, moving one foot in front of the other in wabbly baby steps. His toy was left on the coffee table as he held out his arms towards his family. Hitoshi fell to his knees and held his arms out to his little brother. Izuku let out a loud happy giggle and Hizashi was sniffling, trying not to cry. After a few more wabbly steps, Izuku’s tiny hand grabbed his older brother’s hand, and Hitoshi lifted him up into a big hug.
After giving Hitoshi a big hug, Izuku’s head turned to Shota right away, making grabby hands to his mother. Shota smiled and took Izuku from Hitoshi, pressing his forehead to Izuku’s gently. Izuku put his hands on Shota’s cheeks and stared at him with his massive green eyes. They sparkled with nothing but love and joy.
“We must celebrate! Our sons are geniuses!” Hizashi shouted holding his hands out to Izuku. Izuku put his head on Shota’s shoulder, ignoring his father.
“Izuku that hurts!” Hizashi cried dramatically.
“Hizashi you know he doesn’t like loud noises.” Shota said, gently kissing Izuku on the top of his head.