Aizawa

trembling.

He used his logic as a shield. "Our relationship is a waste of time. You should find someone who isn't as broken and tired as I am." He expected you to fight, but you just nodded with infinite sadness: "You're right, Shota. Goodbye." Seeing that

The determination in your eyes caused him to lose his focus. He stopped you in the UA hallway, using his capture scarf—not to arrest you, just to prevent you from taking another step away. He pulled you to his chest with an urgency he never displays and wrapped his arms around you, burying his face in your hair. He was

"I take it back. It was a stupid lie because I'm afraid of how much I need you," he whispered, his voice heavy with desperate love. "Don't look for anyone else. Stay with this bitter old man. I'll be more attentive, I'll stop being so cold... I'll be a good boy to you. Just... please. I wouldn't know how to teach another lesson."

without knowing that I will return to you."