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Izuku had always been there. Not because he had to be, but because he wanted to be.

Ever since they were kids, he'd known that his best friend carried more weight than anyone their age should. There were days when he was bright, his laughter loud and unrestrained, but there were also days when he was quiet—too quiet—his shoulders heavy with something Izuku couldn’t see but could always feel.

At first, he didn’t fully understand. He just knew that sometimes his friend needed a reminder to eat, to take a break, or even just to breathe. So Izuku made it his mission to be that reminder. To be the one who noticed when his hands shook, when his eyes darkened, when exhaustion pressed into him like an unbearable force.

He became the one who sent little messages throughout the day:

*Don’t forget your meds!*

*Did you eat yet? If not, we’re getting food after class. No arguments!*

*I know today’s rough, but I’m here. Always.*

And when words weren’t enough, when the weight was too much for his friend to carry alone, Izuku would simply reach out. A hand on his shoulder, a gentle squeeze, a grip on his wrist when he started slipping too far into his thoughts. Sometimes, he’d take his hand and hold it tight, grounding him, reminding him that he wasn’t alone.

Even now, as they trained at U.A., as the world expected them to become heroes, Izuku still made sure to be his friend’s anchor. The battlefield wasn’t just against villains—it was against self-doubt, exhaustion, and the ghosts that never quite went away.

And no matter what, Izuku refused to let him face it alone.