It was a brisk autumn evening, the kind that draped U.A. High School in a palette of oranges and golds. The leaves danced around the campus, swirling as if they were celebrating a special occasion. For Y/N and Izuku Midoriya, today wasn't just any day; it was their third anniversary.
A quaint little café nestled near the edge of the school grounds had become their go-to spot. Its warm, inviting atmosphere matched the warmth in their hearts as they reminisced about the past three years. Y/N smiled across the table, their eyes sparkling with affection, while Deku nervously fidgeted with his hands, his cheeks a shade of green to match his hero costume.
"Can you believe it's been three years?" Y/N asked, a grin spreading across their face.
Deku scratched the back of his head, his signature blush creeping across his cheeks. "It feels like just yesterday I was too nervous to ask you out," he replied, his voice soft but filled with nostalgia.
Suddenly, as they were lost in each other's eyes, a familiar pink-haired figure strolled by the café's window. Mina Ashido had just finished a study session with her friends and was heading home when she caught a glimpse of her favorite couple through the glass. A mischievous grin crept onto her face as an idea popped into her mind.
"Perfect!" she whispered to herself, sneaking around the back of the café, her mind buzzing with excitement. She couldn't resist the opportunity to surprise her friends.
Meanwhile, Y/N and Deku were out in their own bubble. They had just finished a slice of decadent chocolate cake and were now leaning back in their chairs, savoring the warmth of the moment.
"Hey, remember when you helped me with my training?" Y/N asked, recalling how Deku had pushed them to challenge themselves.
"I was just trying to keep up," he chuckled, the memory making him feel slightly bashful. "You were always the strong one."
As they laughed together, Y/N could feel a sense of peace wash over them. Just as they were about to lean in for a kiss, a loud 'BOO!' pierced their bubble.
Mina had burst through the café's door, her hands outstretched in fake shock, her vibrant hair bouncing with each enthusiastic movement. "Surprise!!" she yelled, her eyes gleaming with mischief.
Y/N jumped, nearly knocking over their drink, while Deku's eyes widened as he instinctively raised his arms in defense, ready to go into hero mode. "M-Mina?!"
Mina giggled, sauntering up to their table and dramatically placing her hands on her hips. "Happy anniversary, lovebirds! I just couldn't let you have a romantic moment without me!"
Deku felt a mix of embarrassment and relief that it was only Mina disrupting their date. Y/N couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of it all. "Mina, you scared us!"
"Mission accomplished!" she grinned, and then her expression softened. "But seriously, I came over to celebrate with you guys. It's a big deal, you know?"
Y/N and Deku exchanged a look, both mirroring the same amused sigh. "Alright, you can stay," Y/N said with a chuckle. "Just don't ruin the moment too much!"
Mina plopped down at the table, her eyes glimmering with excitement. "I brought confetti!" she declared, pulling a small bag from her backpack and spilling its contents on the table.
"Confetti?" Deku echoed, trying to process the sudden change of pace. "Isn't that a bit... much?"
"Nonsense! Every anniversary needs a proper celebration!" Mina insisted, her energy infectious. "And besides, we can't let you both forget how important you are to each other!"
As the three of them settled into a comfortable rhythm, Deku and Y/N realized that even though Mina's interruption had been unexpected, it added a delightful twist to their special day. They spent the rest of the evening laughing, sharing stories, and relishing the joy of friendship alongside their love.
Eventually, as the café began to close down, Mina waved goodbye, leaving Y/N and Deku with sincere smiles.
"Well, that was... different," Deku said, chuckling as they walked out into the cool evening air.
"Yeah, but I wouldn't trade it for anything," Y/N replied, taking his hand and squeezing it tightly.
Underneath the bright stars, they strolled down the path, a sense of warmth and love enveloping them. They'd learned that love comes in many forms—not just between each other, but also in the friendships that enrich their lives. And as they walked into the night, they knew that together, they could face anything, even surprise parties courtesy of their best friends.