#also dont make fun of me for uploading a xmas fanfic right after a halloween one BOTH IN NOV lmao

[kittymochi-art]

Sup guys Im back with more todomomo fluff. I need to add more stuff for my portfolio for a todomomo zine Im gonna be applying for..!

It’s a chilly evening, and the students are getting more excited as the holidays grow near. It’s one of the few times of year that they get a break from school and get to spend it with their families. At least, it’s supposed to be spent with family. The closer the winter break gets, the more anxious Momo becomes. While yes, her parents said she can come home for the holidays, they’ll both be busy on business trips. There’s no point celebrating Christmas in an empty mansion, no matter how lavishly decorated it is. Momo lets out a sigh as she sits on the common room couch with her hand under cheek. She has her encyclopedias sprawled out on her lap and the remaining portions of the couch. Just because she won’t be celebrating Christmas this year doesn’t mean she should slack off on her studying. She may be the smartest in the class, but she worked hard to earn that spot. At least, that’s what everyone else says. Academically, Momo is unchallenged. When it comes to practical use of her quirk, that’s a different matter... It’s very frustrating not being able to use the full capabilities of her quirk because of her lack of knowledge. If she wants to create something, she needs to know every component that makes up the object. That is why she studies so hard. The more she studies, the more useful her quirk will become. She’s so absorbed in her book that the sound of her name makes her jump in her seat. A frightened squeal escapes her lips. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you,” the deep voice says. Momo places a hand over her heart to compose herself after her fright. “It’s alright, Todoroki-san. I didn’t notice you approach.” The half-and-half boy eyes her stack of notes and encyclopedias scattered about and raises an eyebrow at her. “You know we have winter break in a few days, right?” “Well yes, but it’s unbecoming of me to slack off just because Christmas is almost here!” Shouto pauses at her statement. This is why he admires her so much. She’s constantly working hard at becoming a hero. Perhaps he should also put in some extra study time on his break. It’s not like he has anywhere to return to for Christmas. “Do you mind if I join you?” His question catches Momo off-guard. Does he actually want to study? She’s really only trying to distract herself from all the cheerfulness around her. Everyone else is enthusiastically buying presents and packing to go home for the holidays. If she recalls correctly, Shouto doesn’t have the best relationship with his father. Maybe he’s in a similar situation as her. “I was actually going to take a break, but you can still join me here,” Momo says with a friendly smile. She scoots her books out of the way so he can sit down. It’s a little awkward because the books act as a barrier between them, but Shouto doesn’t seem to care. “Are you excited about Christmas, Todoroki-san?” Momo asks to get rid of the awkward silence that fell over them. Shouto contemplates her question for a bit. He begins playing with the ends of his bangs which have gotten a little too long for his liking. “Honestly, not really.” Momo’s head lowers and her smile falters. “Yeah, I can understand that.” The change in her demeanor was very subtle, but Shouto was able to pick up on it. “Really? Aren’t you going back home?” “Well... My parents will both be away on a business trip so there’s really no point in me going back. When I was younger, Christmas was my favorite holiday because we always got to spend it together. As I’ve gotten older, however, they’ve been busier...” Momo realizes she’s rambling so she waves her hands in front of her frantically. “I-I mean, I understand they need to work! Being an adult means having responsibilities outside of your control sometimes.” Shouto looks at her curiously with his mismatched eyes. His expression changes to a more thoughtful one as he grasps everything she told him. For some reason, having him listen to her makes her feel very self-conscious. Momo can feel her cheeks begin to get warm. “The only time I liked Christmas was when my mom still lived at home. She’s been in the hospital for a long time now...and since I don’t like my father, it makes me want to avoid going home.” Momo listens to him intently. They really are stuck in a similar situation. It makes her realize that they should also be allowed to enjoy Christmas. Sure, it won’t be anything fancy, but they can still have a fun holiday break! Momo’s eyes begin to shine with excitement as she marvels at the possibilities. Shouto notices the change in her aura and eyes her curiously, wondering what she’s possibly thinking after he told her about his family situation. Momo balls her fists excitedly and smiles broadly at the boy sitting across from her. “Todoroki-san! We should celebrate our own Christmas here, together! If we’re going to be stuck here anyways, we should still make it fun and memorable.” Shouto watches her as she excitedly talks about possible things they can do. His arm is resting on the back of the couch and he rests his hand under his chin. A small smile spreads across his face and he doesn’t bother getting rid of it. “Yeah, I’d like that...” They sit and talk into the evening until Momo eventually falls asleep on the stack of books between them. Her head ends up resting on Shouto’s shoulder, and he doesn’t dare wake her up because it actually feels quite nice. He gazes at her sleeping form and notices how peaceful she looks… For some reason, his heartbeat quickens and he can feel the back of his neck get hot. After a while of being a human pillow, he allows himself to rest his eyes until he too falls asleep. He’s actually looking forward to Christmas this year.