Eri was not a fan of All Might.

Deku liked him, and she smiled at his stories, but something about him…

She shivered.

Oh.

"Deku… why does All Might smile like that…?"

Deku paused, looking around at the posters lining his wall, "Like what?"

"It's fake…" Staring at her clasped hands, Eri mumbled, "I know fake smiles."

Deku smiled softly and pulled Eri into his lap, "He's scared."

"But," Eri looked up, bumping her head into his chest, "You said he was the best?"

Deku nodded solemnly, "Even the best heroes get scared."

Her eyes widened, "Even you?"

He laughed, "Especially me!"

"I was scared then…" Deku wrapped his arms around Eri in a soft hug, "I was scared that I wouldn't be able to save you. But now you're here!"

Eri jumped out of his lap, grinning and puffing out her chest, "It's alright now, Deku!"

Deku grinned, "And why is that?"

"For I am here!"

Picking Eri up by her waist and twirling her around, Deku laughed, "That's right! Thank you Eri! You saved me!

"I'm not scared anymore!"

Eri squealed with laughter as Deku tossed her up and caught her again, hugging her close.

Me either.

Pressing her face into Deku's shoulder, Eri smiled.

"Izuku! Eri!" Ms. Midoriya- no… mom - called out from the kitchen, "Dinner's ready! I made katsudon!"

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