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lover

It's easy, being happy together.[or: ten years of Shouto and Izuku's life together, told in snippets.]

tododeku ; 20.3k words ; rated T ; established relationship ; Yearning ; non-linear narrative

you got me trippin;

Shouto doesn’t think he’s ever suffered so much in his life.[or: Todoroki agrees to spar with Midoriya and gets more than he bargained for.]

tododeku ; 6.2k words ; rated G ; gay disaster todoroki ; minor injury ; confessions

drops of sun

The point is simple: Midoriya Izuku is his best friend, and Shouto is very, very nervous.[or: Todoroki sweeps Midoriya off his feet. Literally.]

tododeku ; 3k words ; rated G ; pining todoroki ; dancing ; accidental quirk use

a little more time is all i ask

This can’t be happening.[or: Shouto finds Izuku after a battle, alone and bleeding out.]

tododeku ; 1.7k words ; rated T ; established relationship ; major character death

tenderly, tragically

It's the good parts that always stand out.[or: Izuku has a confession to make.]

tododeku ; 597 words ; rated G ; post-breakup ; no happy ending

mango coconut

“What are you thinking about?”You. It’s always you, Midoriya Izuku.[or: Shouto Yearns and thinks a little too much about coconut shampoo.]

tododeku ; 7.9k words ; rated T ; long-distance relationship ; Yearning ; happy ending

home is the shape of you

If this is a dream, Shouto doesn’t want to wake up.[or: Shouto gets back what he lost, and he's both better and worse off for it.]

tododeku ; 21.1k words ; rated G ; vampire!shouto ; ghost!izuku ; Yearning ; happy ending

type six

Look back, Midoriya. Just this once, look back.[or: Todoroki receives a letter, a text, and one last chance to convince Midoriya Izuku to stay.]

tododeku ; 6.7k words ; rated G ; pre-slash ; missing scene ; post-chapter 306 ; hopeful ending

peach clementine

Izuku could never help the things he wished for.[or: Izuku Pines and thinks a little too much about Todoroki Shouto]

tododeku ; 38.8k words ; rated T ; pining izuku ; introspection ; izuku is his own worst enemy ; happy ending

hands, hearts, hurts

“Hey, Shouto? How come you never hold my hand?”[or: Shouto still thinks he has a hand-crushing curse. Izuku won't stand for it.]

tododeku ; 1.9k words ; rated G ; established relationship ; ft. todoroki's hand crusher curse

fall apart, you’ll rise again

"I was supposed to be better,” he whispers.“Izuku,” Shouto whispers back, “you’re human.”[or: Izuku struggles to cope with losing someone on the job.]

tododeku ; 3.9k words ; rated G ; established relationship ; pro heroes tododeku ; minor OC death

it’s nice to have a friend

This is normal. Totally normal. Just two guys platonically sharing a bed. It’s fine.[or: Todoroki coming over to spend the night at Midoriya's is nothing new. The bed-sharing is, though.]

tododeku ; 4.4k words ; rated G ; pre-slash ; mutual pining ; no-quirks au ; sharing a bed

helping hands

"You okay?" Izuku’s voice is quiet, testing the waters.Shouto holds his breath, counts to three, then answers on an exhale, "Yeah.""You're not a very good liar, you know."[or: Midoriya gives Todoroki a reason to keep fighting.]

tododeku ; 4.2k words ; rated T ; no-quirks au ; sick todoroki ; ambiguous relationship ; open ending

the thought of you reverbs in my head

Shouto always would've come back to him anyway.[or: Shouto and Izuku are from different worlds but come together all the same.]

tododeku ; 6.6k words ; rated T ; secret relationship ; vigilante!todoroki ; prohero!midoriya ; blood and injury

a mighty ocean or a gentle kiss

Shouto can grit his teeth and clench his fists as tightly as he can, but something inside him will always tremble at the way Midoriya never, ever puts himself first.[or: In the aftermath of the fight in Jaku, Todoroki needs to get something off his chest.]

tododeku ; 1.4k words ; rated G ; pre-slash ; missing scene ; post-chapter 298

hey, did you know?

“We’re together.”It’s comical, truly, how abruptly that impatient glower is dropped, Bakugou’s face going completely blank at Shouto’s words. Shouto counts ten seconds of total silence from all parties before, finally, Bakugou bites out a short and simple, “What.”[or: Shouto and Izuku finally let Bakugou in on the secret.]

tododeku ; 4.4k words ; rated T ; relationship reveal

and you're there too, looking so bright

There’s something up with Deku and Todoroki. Ochako just knows it.[or: Midoriya and Todoroki aren't as subtle as they think they are.]

tododeku ; 1k words ; 1/2 chapters — incomplete ; rated T ; secret relationship ; outsider POV

just young and in love

“I can’t stand you,” he tells him.“You love me,” Shouto says back, easy and assured.Internally, Izuku’s dying, honestly, so deep he can barely keep his head above water, but externally— “That’s up for debate right now.”[or: Izuku and Shouto are obnoxious and shameless. Everyone suffers.]

tododeku ; 4.1k words ; rated T ; established relationship ; aged-up characters ; fools in love

for you, anything

“Hey, Shouto, we’re friends, right?”“Best friends."[or: five times Midoriya is there for Todoroki, and one time Todoroki is there for him.]

tododeku ; 41.8k words ; 6/6 chapters ; rated T ; developing relationship ; 5+1 things

wherever you are (that's where i'll be)

It probably starts sometime in the middle of their second year. Probably. It’s hard to pin down the first time—or who even started it—but it’s been happening and it keeps happening, and not one of them has ever questioned it. At least, not out loud.[or: Midoriya and Todoroki spend an inordinate amount of time Not Talking About It, and everyone is very tired.]

tododeku ; 14.7k words ; rated T ; developing relationship ; touchy-feely tododeku ; anxiety attack

i love you like the sun came out

Something’s been unearthed. It’s an oddity, the way the feeling persists like an itch in a spot he can’t reach. It’s something and it’s not anything Shouto’s known before. A good thing. A rare thing. A friend like Midoriya Izuku who’s his first and his favorite, who knows him like no one ever has, proven over and over again.[or: how Todoroki falls, slowly, steadily, with his eyes wide open.]

tododeku ; 46.5k words ; 6/6 chapters ; rated T ; developing relationship ; slice of life ; class 1-a as family

and still i will live here

Izuku wants to give, and he wants Shouto to take. He’s been considering it for quite some time now, and it took surprisingly little to convince Shouto to let him. Maybe he’d been thinking of it too.[or: Shouto drinks Izuku's blood for the first time. It may or may not be the only thing that occurs.]

tododeku ; 6.7k words ; rated T ; secret relationship ; vampire!shouto ; farmer!izuku ; blood ; kissing

easy does it

"Hey, Shouto-kun. Can I ask you something? Do you... Do you think Kacchan's pretty?"[or: Todoroki and Midoriya both have two hands, but Bakugou's a little slow on the uptake.]

todobakudeku ; 79.2k words ; 7/7 chapters ; rated T ; OT3 ; getting together ; slice of life

[fine print]

This is their normal. It's been years of this.Izuku just breathes through it.[or: the Midoriya household hosts dinner for friends, and everything is exactly as it seems.]

tododeku ; 24.7k words ; rated T ; established relationship ; supportive friends ; characters are pro heroes ; missing tags

lover

It's easy, being happy together.[or: ten years of Shouto and Izuku's life together, told in snippets.]

tododeku ; 20.3k words ; rated T ; established relationship ; Yearning ; non-linear narrative

mango coconut

“What are you thinking about?”You. It’s always you, Midoriya Izuku.[or: Shouto Yearns and thinks a little too much about coconut shampoo.]

tododeku ; 7.9k words ; rated T ; long-distance relationship ; Yearning ; happy ending

just young and in love

“I can’t stand you,” he tells him.“You love me,” Shouto says back, easy and assured.Internally, Izuku’s dying, honestly, so deep he can barely keep his head above water, but externally— “That’s up for debate right now.”[or: Izuku and Shouto are obnoxious and shameless. Everyone suffers.]

tododeku ; 4.1k words ; rated T ; established relationship ; aged-up characters ; fools in love

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and i'm nothing like you by aloneintherain

one-shot ; 9.3k words ; rated T ; hurt/comfort ; kidnapping ; bonding through trauma

my thoughts: the way shinso and izuku were written is so in-character. i felt so many feelings while reading this. i loved the whole thing. such a good hurt/comfort.

our common goal was waiting for the world to end by prolix

one-shot ; 23.3k words ; rated T ; heist ; shinsou hitoshi is in class 1-a ; midoriya and shinsou friendship

my thoughts: this was so much fun to read! seeing the analytical side of deku in fics is always *chef’s kiss*. it was exciting from start to finish, even before the heist started. the dynamics, the strategies, the action—it was all so good. if you’re a fan of platonic shindeku, this fic's for you.

Hero Class Civil Warfare by RogueDruid (Icarius51)

85.7k words ; 33/33 chapters ; rated T ; villain midoriya izuku, but for class ; things get out of hand ; mild body horror

my thoughts: i know this is a fairly known fic, but like, it's for a reason, okay. i've never had as much fun reading a fic as much as i did while reading this one. just edge-of-your-seat pacing, great character dynamics, deku’s fucking GENIUS PLANS to take down bakugou’s team? *chef’s kiss*. just, so cool.

The Probability Of An Ideal Ending Is Statistically Close To Zero, But Still Technically Possible by iguessso12

15.9k words ; 16/16 chapters ; rated T ; au ; izuku is quirkless and stays quirkless ; second person pov

my thoughts: quirkless deku never goes to ua, but he still kicks ass because he’s SMART. that is all i need to say about this one. i enjoyed this a lot.

A Dangerous Game by tsukithewolf

472.9k words ; 122/122 chapters ; rated M ; villain!deku ; double spy deku ; angst ; slow-burn plot ; content warnings in additional tags

my thoughts: this one’s truly a wild ride. the tags are overwhelming, yes, but reading this is like watching a car crash happen in front of you. i couldn’t stop reading. it hurts so bad, but it’s so good! also, the way the characters are handled is... different, just a fair warning. probably one of my favorite villain!deku fics out there.

Subject: A Comprehensive Report by BonesOfBirdWings

83.3k words ; 15/? chapters—ongoing ; rated T ; canon divergence ; quirkless analyst midoriya izuku ; BAMF midoriya izuku ; worldbuilding ; multimedia

my thoughts: in which nighteye is not an asshole, and deku, quirkless and brilliant, is given the credit he deserves. of course, i am all about that.

F is for fire that burns down the whole town series by pepperfield

series ; 53k words ; 3 works—ongoing (?) ; rated T ; platonic baku//deku-centric ; post-canon ; friendship ; background relationships

my thoughts: this series is a TREASURE. the bk//dk disaster energy is off the charts but? they’re so well developed too?? i loved it. this is truly some quality platonic bakudeku.

breathing room by achievingelysium

one-shot ; 8k words ; rated T ; whump ; hurt/comfort ; dadzawa and dadmight

my thoughts: imo achievingelysium writes some of the best gen fics in the bnha fandom. i love love love their characterization and their character dynamics, always so Real no matter how small the word count. and their angst, god. always exactly the right kind of hurt. this fic is a perfect example of it.

return by beeclaws

one-shot ; 6.3k words ; rated T ; hurt/comfort ; angst ; dadzawa ; content warnings in additional tags

my thoughts: i loved the whole series this fic is a part of, but this one is my favorite in it. i loved the explorations of deku and aizawa’s characters. very honest, especially when it comes to the hard stuff.

see it all in bloom series by aloneintherain

series ; 57.1k words ; 7 works—incomplete (?) ; rated T ; future fics ; characters are pro heroes ; class 1-a ensemble ; mostly fluff ; tododeku and kiribaku pop up every now and then

my thoughts: i love this series. it's one of the first works i ever read when i got into the bnha fandom. they're popular for a reason. the characterization and the dynamics in these fics? so well done. it just feels so genuine.

so you step tender when you don’t run by jublis

one-shot ; 8.8k words ; rated T ; character study ; angst ; fluff ; hurt/comfort ; tododeku

my thoughts: do you ever read a fic that has you stopping every few lines just to take it in and b r e a t h e? yeah, this fic was It for me. reading this is the best kind of ache.

story with no children in it by jublis

one-shot ; 14.1k words ; rated T ; angst ; hurt/comfort ; midoriya izuku needs a hug ; manga spoilers to chapter 285

my thoughts: this is so packed with feeling, in the quietest way. quiet but dense and i LOVE that. the characterization of literally everyone is fantastic too. please give this a read, it’ll hurt you heart a lil' in the best way.

meet you again someday (after we take the long way ’round) by theroyalsavage

one-shot ; 10.7k words ; rated T ; canon divergence ; strangers to lovers ; hurt/comfort

my thoughts: the writing is, to put it simply, exquisite. the dialogue? the characterization? this au where todoroki never goes to ua but they fall into each other all the same?? all brilliant.

from the throat, i’m tied to you by prolix

45.1k words ; 8/8 chapters ; rated T ; getting together ; characters are pro heroes ; todoroki shouto is bad at feelings

my thoughts: the writing is just packed with feelings. the characterization, the relationships they build, the way so much meaning is conveyed in simple words and gestures. it’s a joy to read.

Checks and Balances by indirectkissesiniceland

113.8k words ; 30/30 chapters ; rated T ; college au ; mutual pining ; slow burn ; fluff and hurt/comfort

my thoughts: reading ikii’s work is instant serotonin istg. her tododeku feels like it was written just for me. it’s so warm? and genuine? the writing’s so full of love and i adore it.

tell me about the big bang by prolix

one-shot ; 3k words ; rated T ; hurt/comfort ; character study

my thoughts: i really, really loved this. definitely one of my favorite hurt/comfort fics for tododeku. there were so many little things and simple gestures written in, all with so much meaning. it was so touching. i could see it all perfectly in my head.

release the dogs of war by IceEckos12

44k words ; 12/12 chapters ; rated G ; dimension jumping/travel ; pre-slash ; Emotions

my thoughts: i really loved this. the characterization, the storyline, the way it alternated between past and present at just the right moments. it was a joy to read. it also has the kind of angst i like. not too in-your-face but still pretty sad :')

we were stars once too by anambermusicbox

one-shot ; 8.4k words ; rated T ; skating au ; gen or pre-slash ; fluff and angst

my thoughts: the tododeku figure skating au i could never get over because of how beautifully it was written. i like how it hurts too. just the right amount, in just the right moments.

you're only human tonight by katarasvevo

one-shot ; 7.2k words ; rated G ; percy jackson au

my thoughts: reading this reminded me of how much i love pjo and it made my heart so full. the writing is beautiful. i have no words that will do this fic any justice.

say something dangerous, like i love you by cyanciela

one-shot ; 2.2k words ; rated G ; introspection ; getting together ; fluff

my thoughts: i have no words for how much i love the way ciela fits words together, but I'll start with gorgeous. i've lost count of how many times i've reread this, which is saying something, considering i rarely ever reread things. this fic is sweet heartache and i love it eternally.

Power Lift Into Your Heart by IceEckos12

30.8k words ; 8/8 chapters ; rated G ; romantic comedy ; au ; personal trainer izuku ; brief angst

my thoughts: this was such a fun read. soft and funny, with really nice descriptions and characterization that feels very genuine. this fic deserves way more attention.

Stumbling into the Moon by Ohiknowlotsofthings10

145.3k words ; 13/13 chapters ; rated E ; au ; kami!izuku ; miko!shouto ; slow burn ; fluff and angst ; E rating for chapter 10

my thoughts: i would sell six of my souls to be able to write descriptions like this author. no joke. this au was so new to me too. i loved the side-stories going along with izushou's slow, slow burn. their love was beautiful. i was even crying Real Tears at some point, so yeah. this fic really went above and beyond my expectations.

Song From the Sun by neptune_bound

23k words ; 4/5 chapters—incomplete? ; rated M ; no quirks au ; music festival ; fluff and angst ; mutual pining

my thoughts: the prose is out-of-this-world good. the writing just feels so rich. i adore it and i’m jealous of it. i wish i could write like this.

The Roots That Clutch by laquearia

296.7k words ; 46/? chapters—ongoing (?) ; rated M ; future fic ; slow burn ; heavy angst ; friends to lovers to strangers to friends to lovers

my thoughts: no words for how hard the writing hits. the imagery, the emotion, the nuance in the prose. holy shit, man. this fic is known enough in the tododeku fandom that it doesn't even need people recommending it, but i can't Not talk about it at least once.

how would you feel by celestialfics

13.1k words ; 3/3 chapters ; rated T ; weddings ; mutual pining ; friends to lovers

my thoughts: so Soft. their tododeku is so sOFT and if you know anything about me, then you know i’m a sucker for heartfelt, soft tododeku. i just. ugh. it's so good!!

Everything by Jenanigans1207

one-shot ; 9.1k words ; rated G ; fluff ; pining todoroki ; getting together ; minor kirirbaku

my thoughts: this is exactly my type of soft, heartfelt tododeku. i had to literally take a moment after every other paragraph to stare at my ceiling because They. just, They. i loved the way tododeku are characterized, how their affection for each other is quiet but so, so clear. it’s so sweet. this feels like it was made just for me.

Touching Hearts by Jenanigans1207

one-shot ; 8.4k words ; rated G ; fluff ; pining ; 5+1 things ; kinda dense midoriya

my thoughts: i’m a sucker for fluff and this is just? so sweet?? i was smiling the whole time. i just really loved how tododeku were written.

Princeguard by indirectkissesiniceland

one-shot ; 11.8k words ; rated T ; fantasy/royalty au ; prince todoroki ; knight midoriya ; abusive endeavor ; open ending

my thoughts: ikii made my dreams come true with this fic. like, actually. it was everything. the writing is beautiful and ikii’s tododeku is always immaculate. every moment between izuku and shouto felt so tender and precious. my heart was in pieces.

What One Hides by Pinalinet

94.7k words ; 9/9 chapters ; rated T ; slow burn ; action and romance

my thoughts: the characterization of tododeku in this fic is just perfect to me. the plot was interesting and i loved the development between izuku and shouto. i was clicking on ‘next chapter’ like nobody’s business

awake and (un)afraid, asleep or- by driedupwishes

one-shot (one-very-long-chapter, really) ; 54.5k words ; rated T ; future fic ; long-distance relationship ; wholesome friendships ; introspection ; fluff and humor ; angst Lite

my thoughts: i’m such a sucker for soft/wholesome established tododeku future fics and this gave me all that and more? the fact there’s so many non-tddk interactions and they’re done so well that it makes the story that much richer? and it’s lighthearted and sweet and just a little bit sad? cannot praise this fic enough honestly. it's one of my favorite tododeku fics of all time.

common sense by surveycorpsjean

one-shot ; 4.2k words ; rated M ; domestic fluff ; marriage ; growing old together ; getting together

my thoughts: just wonderful, every single time i reread it

Beast Among Men by cricketmilk

63.4k words ; 15 chapters—discontinued ; rated T ; fantasy au ; dragon!todoroki ; amnesia ; adventuring with friends

my thoughts: this au is fantastic, and i LOVE the way dragon!shouto falls into izucrew. found family is a top tier trope and this fic delivers on that front. it gets angsty at times, but it just makes all the soft and wholesome moments all the better. the illustrations are great too! i was very sad when this got discontinued, but i'm grateful it exists at all. definitely worth reading.

sparks against the railing by sascake

one-shot ; 10k words ; rated G ; au ; pianist todoroki ; hockey player midoriya ; pining todoroki ; fluff

my thoughts: this fic came to me like a gift from above to remind me why i love tododeku so much. gia's portrayal of tododeku is one of favorites out there. this is so warm and easy on the heart. an absolute delight to read.

it's love and i got the proof by halcyonrole

one-shot ; 8.1k words ; rated T ; getting together ; love confessions ; fluff ; dorks in love

my thoughts: one of the fluffiest, sweetest, most wonderful tododeku fics out there. i have very specific tododeku hcs and character quirks and this fic just hit all the right notes for me. it’s like a cake. a very delicious cake.

Bi the Way by novashyperion

one-shot ; 2.1k words ; rated G ; no quirks au ; bi disaster midoriya ; store clerk todoroki ; fluff ; getting together

my thoughts: this is hilarious. izuku is indeed a poor, poor bi disaster. i loved the writing style too. it was really vivid to me, and so easy to read, the words just flew by.

the stars map me to you by jetset-rain (rainonherwindow)

11.3k words ; 1/2 chapters—ongoing ; rated T ; space au ; be gay do crimes (in space) ; enemies to friends to lovers

my thoughts: this is everything. Everything. enemies-to-lovers?? space?? izuku being gay doing crimes?? i left the most deranged comment on the first chapter at 4 in the morning and i have no regrets. storm's tododeku is immaculate and this was such a blast to read.

you have something that i wanna keep; by jetset-rain (rainonherwindow)

one-shot ; 11.8k words ; rated T ; mutual pining ; fluff and angst ; hurt/comfort ; super super soft

my thoughts: this is 11.8k of sweet sweet tddk goodness. i fell to pieces reading it. it’s so sOft, and tddk’s dynamic is just my favorite thing. their easy banter, the affection and the care in their gestures, the way it feels so natural. i was just. melting. this is the perfect thing to read if you wanna feel all warm and fuzzy inside, for sure.

Your Dog Knows How to Play Dance Dance Revolution??? by GreekyGeek

one-shot ; 6.2k words ; rated T ; canon divergence ; todoroki touya is not a villain ; pro heroes shouto and dabi ; dog sitter izuku ; fluff and humor

my thoughts: ever read a fic that’s sooooo your type. like, it feels Catered to you? well this tddk fic was That to me. it’s pro heroes shouto and touya, their lovely menace of a dog, and dog sitter izuku—wholesome and ridiculous and warm. perfect au, perfect characterization, perfect everything. i loveloveloved every bit.

at the risk of injury by cyanciela

one-shot ; 1.9k words ; rated T ; non-linear ; getting together ; angst with a happy ending ; hurt/comfort ; non-canon compliant

my thoughts: this whole fic makes me ache. it’s just. my favorite kind of angst. the kind that sets in quietly, layer by layer. i love the Yearning, and how human tddk feel, and the writing style! god, the writing style ! in short terms: i just love everything.

what is meant for you, will reach by cyanciela

10k words ; 1/2 chapters—ongoing ; rated T ; fake/pretend relationship ; pining ; fluff ; humor ; canon divergence

my thoughts: i had a dumb little smile on my face the whole time i was reading this. this was so fun to read. i’d die to write banter like ciela, IT’S SO FUN!!! tddk being complete fools together, dating-but-not-dating, the teasing and playful roasting and- [starts screaming]. you can just feel the closeness, the affection, in the way they exist together. THEY’RE BEST FRIENDS!! AND THEY'RE HEAD OVER HEELS FOR EACH OTHER!! if it wasn't clear, i went insane because of it. this should be read by everyone ever.

Few to Scare, Few to Keep by alpha_hydra

23.3k words ; 4/4 chapters ; rated T ; alternate universe - fantasy ; pirates!bakusquad minus bakugou ; todoroki shouto is bad at feeling ; YEARNING CENTRAL

my thoughts: i would leave ten thousand kudos on this if i could oh my god. it felt like it was made just for me with its setting and storyline. the world-building was weaved in perfectly, the writing flowed so well, and i cannot count the times i melted while reading. they're so in love!! i simply could not handle the flood of emotion that overcame me, seeing izuku through shouto's eyes, reading his thoughts, and reliving those flashes of the past with him. AND THE YEARNING!!!!!!!!!!! god, the yearning. it was so achey. shouto is such a fool. this is perfect and that epilogue made me clinically insane. please read.

ode to skinned knees by thispieceofmind

one-shot ; 13.8k words ; rated T ; college/university au ; strangers to lovers ; pining ; fluff and angst

my thoughts: sweet and absolutely beautiful. the style of writing is inspiring to me honestly, so fluid and engaging, and the bkdk in this is perfect. this made me feel warm in my chest.

[KILL GOD] by majjale

139.9k words ; 16/23 chapters—ongoing ; rated E ; quirkless villain!deku ; pro hero!bakugou ; murder ; slow burn ; smut

my thoughts: this is fucking INTENSE and it’s why i love it so much. it has some of the best dialogue i’ve ever come across and the prose is breathtaking. i was on the edge of my seat at many parts of this and the fic’s still ongoing so i’m in hell. it’s great down here.

variation on the word sleep by writedeku

one-shot ; 9.1k words ; rated G ; hurt/comfort ; character development ; fluff and angst ; getting together

my thoughts: this is so soft, so sweet, so good. so fucking good. solid characterization and writing that flows like a dream. the writing style stole my heart, and what else can i say?

The Night We Met by majjale

37.2k words ; 4/4 chapters ; rated M ; heavy angst ; immortal bakugou ; reincarnating deku ; major character death

my thoughts: this ripped my heart out and left me an empty husk and i said thank you. no, seriously, this Hurts. that tragedy tag is not a joke. this is the single most painful bakudeku fic I have ever read in my life. and it was worth it.

warm hands by flowercafe

20k words ; 4/5 chapters—ongoing (?) ; rated M ; developing relationship ; healing and forgiveness ; getting together ; fluff and light angst

my thoughts: this is so soft. bakudeku are so well-developed here, and the fic itself is so warm and full of feelings. it's like hot cocoa in written form.

your old hometown's so far away by Sour_Idealist

one-shot ; 5.1k words ; rated G ; ambiguous relationship ; pre-relationship ; road trips ; manga spoilers ; chapter 306 spoilers

my thoughts: i read this and i was in awe the whole time i was reading it. it’s so rare that i come across a fic that portrays deku and bakugou’s relationship so well, with such attention and faithfulness to their characters, and i don’t think i’ll come across anything like this again. 10/10. that onsen scene is just. everything.

What Was Missing by Randstad

one-shot ; 8.1k words ; rated T ; truth-telling quirk ; bakugou-centric ; character study ; bakugou character development ; pining bakugou ; implied/referenced war arc spoilers

my thoughts: i don’t have the ability to express how incredible the writing is in this. an excellent study in bakugou katsuki’s character—honest and brutal and so human. nothing he’s done in the past is sugarcoated, not even by him, and it makes you admire him all the more. honestly, every thought of katsuki’s felt like a punch in the gut. and that resolution? god. perfect.

not so weightless by devote

one-shot ; 740 words ; rated G ; chapter 285 spoilers ; it's about the hands...

my thoughts: the volume 29 cover is made all the more devastating because it inspired something so beautiful and poignant. i will always think about this fic, particularly those last two lines. incredible writing. reading this felt like that moment of stillness before everything falls apart.

Do Not Disturb by surveycorpsjean

one-shot ; 10k words ; rated T ; getting together ; hurt/comfort ; canon divergence ; post chapter 322 ; manga spoilers

my thoughts: this saved my life actually. it’s just. it’s so bakudeku. so Very. so good. much Emotions. i cannot put my thoughts into proper sentences, but i did leave an unhinged comment that maybe described about 37% of the true Magnitude of Feelings i have towards this fic.

ghost kittens, hot neighbors, and other spooky things by symbolofsimpery

one-shot ; 15.4k words ; rated T ; modern/no-quirks au ; neighbors bkdk ; cat!todoroki ; meet cute ; bkdk are dorks

my thoughts: a bkdk fic with a premise i never knew i needed! reading this made me feel so light and joyful; i was all giddy and smiling the whole time. i love love love izuku and katsuki's characterization—i live for izuku being the more forward one of the pair—and izuku’s inner commentary was so funny, i was giggling aloud a bunch of times. and, of course, shoutocat being an adorable little menace was just delightful. 10/10 fic.

Little Victories by RhapsodyInWaves

50k words ; 12/12 chapters ; rated T ; support engineer deku ; pro hero bakugou; adoption ; miscommunication and missed communications ; fluff and humor ; minor 'bnha: heroes rising' spoilers

my thoughts: i’m not usually into kidfics, but this one gave me so much joy i felt Insane with it. it’s just !!!! so sweet and genuine and funny?? plus, wingman todoroki was like my favorite thing in this after bkdk's sweet and melty moments. the whole fic is gold. loved it from start to finish.

Of Respite and Odyssey, Balm and Halcyon, Rapture and Godot, Lear and Pierrot by JayJEx

one-shot (one-very-long-chapter-actually) ; 54.7k words ; rated T ; pining todoroki ; mutual pining ; they're idiots your honor ; light angst ; content warnings in additional tags

my thoughts: so funny and so fun to read. the author handled shouto with care and gave him so many good moments outside of the bakudeku sphere and i? love that?? like hell yeah, give shouto all the love and meaningful relationships he deserves. ofc, the tdbkdk in this was immaculate too. this is just 54k of pure goodness. god bless.

The long way home by allslurp

61.1k words ; 21/? chapters—ongoing ; rated M ; pro heroes tdbkdk ; post-break up ; getting back together ; OT3 ; happy ending

my thoughts: man, i don’t even know what to say about this. the way the author writes emotions and portrays their developing relationship(s) with all its messy bits is just so incredible to me. it feels so human? i can’t help but leave a rambling comment every time it updates bc i’m always left with many Thoughts and Feelings. it's really one of my favorite tdbkdk fics ever.

Love Him The Most by ididntneedanewfandom (prettyvk)

403.4k words ; 112/? chapters—ongoing ; rated E for flash-forward chapters ; soulmates ; slow burn ; angst and fluff ; content warnings in additional tags

my thoughts: this one’s a wild and painful ride, interspersed with bits of fluff that make your heart melt. i binge-read it when it was still at 150k+, but it’s still on-going (which is incredible??) and ngl, every update email i get for it makes me perk up like a dog who’s heard the word ‘walk’. fair warning tho: the flash-forward chapters get explicit sometimes, if that’s not your thing.

How (Not) to Bribe a Human Sacrifice by maxisnotokay

403.4k words ; 14/14 chapters ; rated T ; fantasy au ; angst ; war ; getting together ; slow burn ; content warnings in additional tags and author's note

my thoughts: i stayed up until 7AM reading this because i was so invested. i loved the world-building, the characterization, the dialogue, the care with which the author handled shouto especially. just, Good Stuff.(side note: there is no sexual content despite the top/bottom/switch tags.)

Boo! Did I spook ya? by Shookspeare

34.4k words ; 7/7 chapters ; rated T ; canon divergence ; ua cultural festival arc ; fluff and humor ; pining shinsou hitoshi

my thoughts: this had me smiling like a fool. the perfect fic if you're craving something fun and light-hearted. disaster gay shinso is so good and the two of them are so sweet together i got cavities. Quality Content, i tell you.

Downhill Slope to Home by baltshake

one-shot ; 1.8k words ; rated G ; future fic ; pro heroes shindeku ; fluff ; mild hurt/comfort

my thoughts: there’s so much affection and familiarity between shinsou and izuku here and if you know me, you know i’m a sucker for things that are soft and sweet. i could really feel it as i was reading.

look at me through the right eyes by awake_atnight

one-shot ; 11.8k words ; rated T ; singing ; fluff ; light angst ; shinsou is in class 1-a

my thoughts: i have this bookmarked on ao3 with the note “sweet and warm like a freshly baked cake” and that's exactly what this feels like. it’s hard for me to find shindeku fics with this particular feeling—just really sweet and heartwarming and genuine—that caters perfectly to my tastes, so i’m so, so happy i found this author. i immediately went and read all their other shindekus after this and they all carry that same Feeling, but i think this fic is my favorite.

you make it easier by MermaidMarie

one-shot ; 20k words ; rated T ; friend to lovers ; fluff ; light angst ; hurt/comfort ; pining

my thoughts: this is the first ever kamideku fic i’ve read and man. i was smiling, and i was giggling and, at several points, i was almost crying. i really, really, really love how kaminari was written, all the facets his character was given, because i love him and it can be quite sad seeing him reduced so often to just ‘the dumb friend’ in fanon. and his perspective of izuku just hit me right in the heart. seeing kaminari care for him and see him and try to understand him—it just got me really emotional at times. it really feels organic, how they got closer and closer. i’m really glad i read this fic. also, i absolutely adore the kamisero friendship. their texts had me cracking up.

little beast by perennials

one-shot ; 3.1k words ; rated G ; manga spoilers to the end ; ode to hinata shouyou

my thoughts: my eyes were watering and my nose was burning as i neared the end of this. i was still all mushy inside from reading chapter 402 (aka The End), like, 10 hours beforehand, but this. this is wonderful too. reading this when hq ended was Everything.

thirty minutes north of tokyo by birdcat

one-shot ; 3.6k words ; rated G ; canon-compliant ; future fic

my thoughts: i fell into atsuhina hell and this (and its sequel) is what started it.

twenty minutes south of rio by birdcat

one-shot ; 10k words ; rated M ; canon-compliant ; pining ; getting together ; character stufy

my thoughts: this is So Good. tender and soft but also hits Hard in the feels (especially for a hinata stan like myself). i literally cried—both from joy and sadness.

in gold daylight by lavendori

one-shot ; 12.2k words ; rated T ; atsumu character study ; fluff ; pining atsumu ; light twin angst

my thoughts: man, the writing in this is just a dream to me. i loved literally every word, no exaggeration whatsoever. this gave me heartache with how tender it was, and so, so genuine too. the characterization, the pacing, the progression in atsumu's feelings—all of it was perfect. i was smiling the whole time.

WHITEKNUCKLE by birdcat

one-shot ; 13.6k words ; rated G ; metal band!black jackals au ; character study ; hopelessly in love atsumu

my thoughts: reading this made me Feel Things when uni was crushing my soul and really, i cannot thank birdcat enough. their writing is divine. the way the whole story was structured, it gives this distinct sort of vibe that i can’t explain but was very much into. i honestly dreaded the end the whole time i was reading because i was enjoying this so much and didn’t want it to end.

horatio series by perennials

series ; 20.8k words ; 3 works—ongoing (?) ; rated T (M for the 3rd work in the series) ; established relationship ; future fics

my thoughts: reading perennials's fics feels like a fever dream and i truly mean that in the best way. i cannot coherently describe their writing style, but i just know i want to eat it. dead serious. the works in this series in particular really struck me.

in the night we are wild eyed by Flumes

one-shot ; 18.8k words ; rated T ; post-time skip ; character study ; healing ; actual disaster atsumu

my thoughts: incredible. just, incredible. i literally had to take a break to brEATHE halfway through reading this because of how incredible it is. the way atsumu, hinata, and osamu are characterized, the emotions—it all felt so real and palpable. i was just in awe. i truly loved every sentence. i don’t even know what else to say except my chest was so full at the end of it.

Inarizaki!Hinata series by boomturkey

series ; 234.7k words ; 4 works—complete ; rated T ; inarizaki!hinata au ; slow, slow burn ; friendship ; friends to lovers

my thoughts: loved every installment, every chapter, every word. it’s so much fun to read and so immersive. it’s so rich!! the characters are so alive!! this series has my whole heart.

JUNO by perennials

93k words ; 21/21 chapters ; rated T ; royalty/fantasy/midieval au ; getting together ; everyone is emotionally repressed

my thoughts: this is simply fantastic. the prose and writing style, the characterization, the world perrenials built are just !!! you'll never read anything like this, trust me.

wasting your honor by pissedofsandwich

26.6k words ; 2/2 chapters ; rated T ; canon divergence ; angst with a happy ending ; pining when you're already together ; miscommunication

my thoughts: god this is so good. SO GOOD. i was choking up and had tears welling up in my eyes at several points of this fic, just from the sheer amount of Human Emotion atsumu and shouyou exhibited here. it made me laugh and it made me hurt and it made me smile and it made me melt. i’m so happy i read this. it's a gift to atsuhina nation.

when the skies are purple by siennalene (mysticflakes)

64.1k words ; 2/2 chapters ; not rated ; slow burn ; pining ; implied/referenced homophobia ; internalized homophobia

my thoughts: i read this 64k atsuhina slow burn and didn't have the capacity to emotionally process anything else for hours later. the amount of Yearning in this? the stunning descriptions? i was goner for this fic. the fact some some parts really hit home for me really did me in. it mended my heart after breaking it and somehow made me fall even more in love with miya atsumu, and atsuhina in general, which is saying Something. i cannot praise this fic enough.

it's the end of the world (but are you free this weekend?) by caniculeo

one-shot ; 10.4k words ; rated T ; apocalypse ; post-apocalypse ; romantic comedy ; getting together

my thoughts: utterly delightful, thoroughly exquisite. i’m just absolutely in love with the way atsumu and hinata were written. there was just something so honest and joyful about it. caniculeo's writing never disappoints.

In the Dark of Night by -catalyst (xo_thefirst)

one-shot ; 2.4k words ; rated T ; royaltu au ; fluff ; science fiction and fantasy ; warnings in additional tags

my thoughts: i just adored this. so tender, and just enough levity to balance out the pain. i just loved the atsuhina in this.

To where the air is warm by blueeeeberries (tsauergrass)

one-shot ; 7.5k words ; rated G ; established relationship ; living together ; domesticity ; adulthood

my thoughts: absolutely gorgeous writing. it was love from the very first line. i had to stop too many times to count while reading just to admire the words, the emotions that have sunken into them, the pictures the author painted. the prose was just... phew. writer envy is real. this fic gave me everything i could’ve ever wanted and more.

All yours, by erioel

one-shot ; 23.7k words ; rated T ; enemies to friends to lovers ; college/university au ; pen pals ; mistaken identity

my thoughts: this was so, so fun to read. like, i can’t even do it justice. i was smiling and giggling and aww-ing out loud too many times to count. the characterization is flawless. the writing revived a part of my soul, i think. instantly bookmarked this fic as soon as i kudosed.

you are easy to be around (you belong to no one) by silpium

one-shot ; 8.2k words ; rated G ; character study ; hinata shouyou-centric ; getting together ; fluff and angst

my thoughts: this hit home. i had no words to say at the end of it, just tears.

plain as day by emleewrites

one-shot ; 9.2k words ; rated T ; fluff ; insecurity ; hinata-centric ; hurt/comfort

my thoughts: this one gave me such warm feelings. feels wholesome, organic. i had tears in my eyes by the end of it. kagehina were written so well and the writing style itself is gorgeous. i was hooked from the start. i loved it.

an image of my brokenness, utterly worthy of love by silpium

one-shot ; 5.9k words ; rated G ; fluff and angst ; character study ; getting together

my thoughts: i was honestly, genuinely crying halfway through this (not an easy feat!), only to then start making inhuman happy noises in the end. it hurt to read, but it was the healing sort of hurt. something about silpium’s writing just hits me, especially their hinata. it’s great.

to be special by writedeku

one-shot ; 6.6k words ; rated G ; canon divergence ; getting together ; fluff and humor

my thoughts: so freaking cute!! i was grinning the whole time. i loved how tanjirou and inosuke were written. so true to character, I could see it all clearly playing in my head. it was so much fun to read.

fuwafuwa by Esselle

one-shot ; 10.3k words ; rated T ; fluff ; feelings realization ; growing up

my thoughts: i... loved this so much. i have no words to express myself. esselle's writing is always my cup of tea.

Crashing Waves by sempre_balla

one-shot ; 2.4k words ; rated G ; sabito lives au ; love confessions

my thoughts: loved this. if you like living in denial and pretending sabito’s well and thriving (like me), this one’s for you.

Blue by KuriKuri

one-shot ; 17.2k words ; rated T ; dimension travel ; everyone lives/nobody dies au ; manga spoilers ; hurt/comfort

my thoughts: the writing is beautiful, the characterization so well done. i loved all of giyuu’s little clueless moments and his awe over meeting all those friends who passed. i mean, it was sad, but i was happy for him. also, i really loved sabito??? i had tears in my eyes by the end ngl.

the ones that come after by taizi

88.7k words ; 92/? chapters—ongoing ; rated T ; series of one shots ; natsume protection squad

my thoughts: every single chapter feels like a warm hug and i really, deeply love it. it’s so wholesome and healing.