The vibrant beats of music filled the air, drowning out the conversations that buzzed around the lavishly decorated living room. Minoru Mineta had outdone himself with the party, though his taste in decorations always leaned toward over-the-top. Balloons shaped like heroes floated above, while a glittering banner declared, "Congrats, Pro Heroes!"
In contrast to the festivities, two figures stood quietly away from the throng of lively guests. Y/N L/N and Hitoshi Shinso, both pro heroes in their own rights, found solace in the corner, leaning against the wall as they observed the celebration. The raucous laughter of their friends felt more like an assault on their senses than an invitation to join in.
"Isn't this just delightful?" Y/N muttered sarcastically, adjusting the collar of their hero costume. Their tone held a blend of exasperation and amusement, drawing a small, reluctant smile from Shinso.
"Absolutely riveting," he replied dryly, rubbing the back of his neck. "I don't know how Mineta gets so many people to come to these things."
Y/N chuckled lightly, their eyes darting about the room, noticing other heroes awkwardly navigating conversations. "We're kind of like the rare Pokémon in this sea of social butterflies, aren't we?"
"Definitely legendary," Shinso replied, his own grin widening. The tension of the party melted away in their shared understanding and mutual disdain for the scene. In that moment, they were no longer just colleagues or pro heroes—they were two introverts seeking refuge in each other's company.
As the minutes passed, their conversation shifted from light banter to deeper topics, revealing their shared struggles of balancing hero work with their introverted natures. Y/N's grin turned playful as an idea sparked in their mind.
"Hey, Shinso, you wanna make out for fun?" They raised an eyebrow, teasingly daring him.
To their surprise, he didn't hesitate. "Sure. Why not?"
They slid closer together, the world beyond them fading into a blur as their lips met. What started as a playful act soon grew more intense. Y/N deepened the kiss, and Shinso responded in kind, a warmth blossoming between them that neither had anticipated.
They pulled away slightly, their foreheads touching, both slightly breathless. "That was—unexpected," Y/N said, their voice trailing off. The mischievous spark had ignited something more profound, something soft and genuine that brushed against the edges of their guarded hearts.
Shinso chuckled, a hint of shyness creeping into his demeanor. "Yeah, it kind of was. Are we even allowed to do that at Mineta's party?"
"I don't think he can hold it against us," Y/N joked. "He'd probably be too busy trying to impress someone else over there." They tilted their head towards the throng of partygoers, but their focus quickly returned to the intense gaze of Shinso, whose violet eyes sparkled with newfound intrigue.
As the music thumped on, silence enveloped the two heroes, and a comfortable swell of emotions surrounded them. "You know," Shinso began, "this might just be the most fun I've had at a party."
"Me too," Y/N admitted, their heart racing with possibilities. "This isn't just some random make-out. It feels... different."
Shinso nodded slowly, his expression thoughtful. "Maybe we should hang out more often. You know, outside the hero business."
Flushed with excitement, Y/N agreed. "I'd like that. A lot, actually."
From that moment on, beneath the colorful lights and the cacophony of laughter, an unspoken bond formed between them. They may have come to the party as reluctant guests, but they would leave with something far more valuable—a connection that blended the thrill of adventure with the comfort of understanding, igniting the potential for something beautiful and real in an unexpected place. In the chaos of Mineta's wild soirée, amidst new friends and old, two introverted heroes found an unexpected home in each other.