-his blushing cheeks, of his ears turning red or nape turning a tantalising shade of pretty pink.

All because of him.

Izuku was down bad, wasn't he?

Happiness and pride filled his chest when he also noticed that Kacchan only blushed when it was Izuku who praised him.

Not Kirishima, not Todoroki, not anyone else but him.

And yes, call him shameless for practically drowning Kacchan in praise just to catch a glimpse of-

"Shut up nerd." No bite behind his words, Kacchan turns and leaves.

It was like a veil was lifted after that.

Because now Izuku couldn't help but notice how his childhood friend blushed whenever he complimented him.

By now Kacchan should've told him to shut it, sparks ready on his palm.

Not today it seems!

Izuku's words die in his throat as soon as he catches a glimpse of red on the other's cheek. As rosy pink dusted across pale cheeks, all air left his lungs.

Their eyes meet.

Like any other day, the green haired boy showered Kacchan in praise.

"That was amazing Kacchan!" They were training after classes as they usually did, and like always, he began rambling about the blonde's new move.