#chaotic chapters

We used to have it all.

It was us against the world, but now,

I've been sleeping on my own.

Spending all these nights alone,

knowing you're not coming home.

You stood leaning against the table, resting your cheek in your palm. You text back and forth with Emiko for a little, but now had your phone down as you let your thoughts take over. It's not that you weren't happy. You really were. Women all over Japan would kill to be in your position. You were lucky enough to be the one Hawks wanted at the receiving end of his affection. Perhaps it was just nervousness.

Keigo was a great guy, to say the least. He was strong, kind, trustworthy, funny, sweet. Not to mention he was gorgeous. You could make a laundry list of great qualities and it was hard to think of any bad ones. Well, maybe his loyalty to Endeavor and seeing the man through rose colored glasses were his ONE downfall. There wasn't much else wrong with him. Maybe it was the fact your last boyfriend died on you? With Keigo's dangerous job as number two Pro Hero "Hawks" anything could happen. You were aware how skilled he was, and surely no one was faster. So you had every bit of faith in him.

However, you held every faith in your late boyfriend also. You knew anything was possible. Anything could happen to Keigo. Everything could change in an instant. You didn't know what you'd do if you lost him, too.

Those thoughts led to more of Touya, of course. Even after having him in your life for almost 16 years, that was nowhere near enough. He shouldn't have been taken from them. From you. The forest of Sekoto Peak has since healed, but you could still feel the scorch marks on your soul. The first and second degree burns you received on your arms that night trying to search for and recover him from that blaze now had tattoos covering them, but sometimes you could still feel the heat. Like the flames were always close to consuming.

Keigo had his own troubled past; some details about it he had trusted you enough to provide. You were grateful he turned out to be the man he was. He didn't let those demons of his past pull him down or hold him back. Not like yours had before. You wondered what Touya would think of Keigo. He's so laid-back you think they'd get along if Touya were alive today. At least you had a good man to call your own once more. It wasn't lost on ya that you were fortunate enough in life to have had two amazing guys to claim your heart.

Cause you're running through my dreams.

It's like you're on repeat.

Feels like eternity, and I can't believe.

You broke free from your thoughts when a sleepy yawn is heard. Followed by a throat clearing and Keigo then appearing from behind. You didn't move. Simply turned your head still resting in your palms to take in the view of him. He wore a robe now, but you were sure was he still naked underneath.

"Good morning, lovebird.", he purred in your ear. You leaned up to stand straight as he snaked his arms around your middle. You couldn't help but giggle at him. Tilting your head so that he could rest his chin on your shoulder. "Morning.", you greet him with a smile. 

"So, I was thinking...how 'bout a romantic dinner tonight. Wanna make the most of my night off with my girlfriend." You let out a hum. "Sure, that sounds nice." Keigo began peppering kisses along the back of your neck, brushing strands of hair aside. "We can do it here so we can be alone." He stopped kissing at your neck long enough to lean forward and wiggle his eyebrows at the mention of being alone. 

You laughed and nodded in agreement. "Alright, but I wanna go home and nap for a bit today." Keigo gave out a low, playful 'aww' but didn't push. He did have a suggestion, though. "Well, how 'bout you shower here then? We can get that outta the way now, yeah? What d'ya think?" You rotated your position to face him with your arms clinging around his neck. "Mmm, I think that sounds nice.", you reply in a sultry tone before bringing your lips to his.

A loud squeak erupted for you when Keigo lifted you up as if you weighed nothing. Sitting you at the edge of the table. When you had woken up you only slipped on the black button up shirt he wore to the club last night...and nothing else. Furthermore, you had proceeded to only button a few of those buttons. Keigo was noticing this and got an eyeful of your body underneath. He slowly began to button each one and a moment later your entire front was fully bared to him.

I let you in, you left me out. You left me on my own, you left me all alone. I let you in, you bled me out. You left me skin and bone, you left me all alone.

Keigo gave an audible hiss of approval at the sight. Fuck, was his girl a Goddess. His girl. He loved that. "Damn", could be heard under his breath as he left wet kisses down the side of your throat before hitting along the collarbone. You mewled at the feeling. You could feel the growth behind his robe push against your hot core. Both of you were definitely ready for another round.

Keigo slid his tongue along your soft skin until he took one nipple in his mouth. This made you throw your head back and let out a louder moan. You gently reached up and caressed his feathers around the juncture of his wings and he shuttered a bit as he let out his loud groan around your nipple. Keigo couldn't wait anymore. After a moment his mouth let go with a wet 'pop' before kissing deeply and scooping you back up. He gripped onto your ass as he walked off with you; you wrapped your legs around him. Neither breaking the heated kiss you shared.

Keigo carried you up to his master bathroom. A short time later running water, moans and panting could be heard throughout the room. The hot breaths and heated water from his rainfall shower had begun to steam up the glass walls. Keigo had you with your back up against the tile wall as he thrusted his cock inside over and over again. Soon you were on the precipice of a climax. "Fuck Keigo ..fuck!", you huffed feeling him pulse inside you. Knowing he was nearing his release as well. "Damn - fuck - you're so tight, Baby."

You cried out as you fell over into the pit of pleasured euphoria. As Keigo felt you tighten even more around him, he came with a loud grunt before he stilled his movement. You stayed motionless like that for a few moments as you steadied your breathing together. Keigo kissed below your ear and down your jaw until your lips met. "You have no idea what you do to me.", he commented. Still slightly out of breath. You smiled warmly at him and gave him a chaste kiss before reaching for the shampoo.

You left me all alone.

You two spent the next bit of time gently scrubbing each other's hair and bodies. Once exiting and drying, Keigo pulled on some boxers and you had pulled out some spare clothes that had been left there before: a pair of shorts and another one of Keigo's t-shirts.

Keigo had dressed in a casual outfit as he walked into the sitting room area to join his girlfriend. You sat on his couch tapping away on your cellphone when you noticed Keigo move towards the glass doors of his balcony. Once he slid the door open a couple feathers flew inside. As he turned to face you, he noticed the curious look you held. Silently asking him what that was about. "Oh, I sent out a few feathers last night, that's all. Just around the building."

You rose to your feet and stepped over to him. "Everything okay?" You wondered why exactly it was he did that last night. Why was he basically trying to surveillance the building? Did he think there'd be some danger last night? He nodded and flashed that grin that made ladies melt. "Everything's fine, my dove. Don't worry about anything, okay?"

You nodded and wrapped your arms around his body as you rested your head on his firm chest. Listening to the steady beat of his heart as he wrapped his arms around you in return. Keigo held on tight, pressing kisses to the top of your head and tilting slightly to leave some on your forehead. 

I would've gave it all.

Truth be told I can't believe you're gone, like a dream I can't recall.

Now I gotta face the fact that you're never coming back.

As you made your way to Keigo's front door you turned to kiss his lips once more. "I can fly ya home, ya know?" You smiled but shook your head. "Nah, I drove here. Remember? You'd have to fly me home..then come get me and fly me back here." Keigo briefly rolled his eyes but held his flirty grin before the look in his eyes changed to something else. "Hey, I'd fly all over the world for you, ya know."

You knew he meant it. He's flown all over Japan in different situations for you before. Keigo stepped forward and cupped your face in his hands. Gently kissing your forehead before bringing his lips down to your own.

You closed your eyes tightly. Touya's face flooded your mind. What Hawks didn't know was he had made the motions to perform Touya's signature form of affection towards you. He had kissed your forehead reassuringly when you were younger, but once you two started dating it evolved a bit.

Touya would lovingly rest his hands against the sides of your neck and gently leave a kiss on your forehead first, then peck your nose, then meet your lips. You almost faltered when you thought Keigo was gonna do similar. You shared a short but languid kiss. When you pulled back you didn't see a pair of gold orbs lovingly regarding you at first, but a set of beautiful turquoise.

Cause you're running through my dreams.

It's like you're on repeat.

Feels like eternity, and I can't believe.

You drove home in silence. Played no music. You simply listened to the symphony of noises the world around provided. 

'Breathe in.'

You felt like you were going nuts. It's true you thought of Touya everyday, but why so much recently? You couldn't make sense of your dreams and now it's like you could see pieces of him during waking hours.

'Breathe out.'

You were startled from the mantra when one of your cellphone ringtones pierced the silence. It was the tone set for your dad. Only then had you realized a single tear had escaped to crawl down your face. Wiping the wetness away you answered her phone, attempting to steady your voice. "Hey dad!". While you greeted your dad happily, your face didn't match. You spoke to him on speaker for a few minutes before the two of you said your goodbyes. You continued the rest of the drive in the enveloped silence once again.

As you drove passed the front of your apartment you shook your head. Seeing that every parking spot on the main street was taken. From corner to corner. Now you'd have to park out back in the alley. Not that it made the walk in or out much farther. However it was much darker back there. The lights overhead at night not being as bright as the building lights and streetlights out front.

As you went to enter the front door you were greeted with a 'Hello Dear!' from the lovely old neighbor, Mrs. Yamaguchi. Siitting there contently on her balcony. She always dressed nicely, her expensive broach visible on the breast of her blouse given to her by her late husband. Mrs. Yamaguchi enjoyed sitting in the evening air until it got dark. It's something she did with him while he was alive, and still performs in his honor.

You waved and the two of you exchanged pleasantries before unlocking the front door and making your way inside. You sunk into your couch around midday. Once again, sleepy visions featured your late boyfriend.

In this dream, you were making your way to Touya, who stood along one of the streams of Sekoto Peak. The spikes of his white hair blew around from the gentle breeze. As you got closer, you heard him call out your name. You flashed him a wide smile that soon faded in confusion. He continued to yell as you approached, except his voice became raspy. Much like the dream you had yesterday morning. "Babe! I'm right here! Look at me!" This really bothered you, because it's what he would say to his dad before. You assured him that you always saw him, though. "I see you, Touya!", you would scream back.

He simply shook his head. "You don't see me now." You shook your head fiercely, almost becoming aggravated. "I do!! I always see you!!" Surely he should know that. Suddenly, you felt the heat. Fire. The fire was erupting around you. Before you could reach for him, to pull him away from the area, his words stopped you in your tracks. That same unknown voice coming from his mouth. "You don't see me right now,", he grabbed you and held your neck in his hands as his made a line of kisses from your forehead, to your nose, then to your lips before finishing, "but I want you to."

You used to run, run through my veins, and to be honest, I know I'll never be the same.

I let you in, you left me out.

You left me on my own, you left me all alone.

Your eyes shot open as a loud ringtone sang out. Normally hearing your tone for Hawks amused you. Loving it knowing your feathered lover was calling. It was hard to feel anything but exhaustion at the moment, however. You gave a groggy "Hello?" as you tried to rub the sleep from your eyes. "Hey lovebird!"

His voice sounded louder than normal in your tired state. "I haven't heard from ya. We're still on for dinner, yeah?" Only then did you realize the sky outside had gone dark. "Yeah.", you replied before clearing your throat. "I just woke up, I overslept. I'll be there soon." You could tell he held back a little as he spoke, but he responded with an 'Ok. I'll see ya soon babe.'

You hung up and made your way over to the bathroom. Rubbing your hands down your face. You washed up and brushed your teeth, applied some makeup, and inspected yourself in the mirror. You had changed into black leggings and white shirt. That should be alright for a quiet dinner at home, right?

Throwing on your boots and leather jacket, you made your way outside. Before you could greet your neighbor again it was a surprise to see Mrs. Yamaguchi missing from her balcony. Figuring the old woman was inside for a bathroom break or some more tea, you turned and locked your front door.

I see you in my dreams.

I can't believe you're gone.

When it's too dark to see, I'll leave the light on.

I'll leave the light on.

I'll leave the light on, when it's too dark to see.

Making your way out to the dark alley, you tried to clear your mind. You prayed that a relaxing night with Keigo would soothe your heart and spirit. You two always had a good time together. He made you laugh. He made you happy. Whenever he laid his eyes on you, you could practically feel his love.

That word was still a bit foreign for the pair of you. Both parties seemed to be nervous to use it just yet. You wondered if you did truly love him. You hadn't loved another man since Touya, let alone told another man as much. You enjoyed seeing the adoration in Keigo's eyes. As she neared the car, you were too caught up in thoughts and memories to notice another pair of eyes watching in the dark. 

I let you in, you left me out.

You left me on my own, you left me all alone.

I let you in, you bled me out.

You left me skin and bone, you left me all alone.

You used to run, run through my veins, and to be honest, I know I'll never be the same.

I let you in, you left me out.

You left me on my own.

You left me all alone.

Touya stomped through the forrests of Sekoto Peak. Yet again his father had chosen to train Shouto, the golden child, over him. His first born. Their own mother tried to stop him, insisting that Shouto was too young. That only resulted in his father roughly tossing her away to the side like a rag doll. He could've ripped his white hair out he was so frustrated.

His fists were clenched at his side and he stopped and let out a growl as he bared his teeth to no one. Approaching footsteps ended up breaking him from his angry stupor. He whipped his head around to see you holding a brown paper bag and hurrying to meet up with him. "Hey!", you call out as you closed the distance, "I was calling you to wait up!"

He suddenly didn't wear an angry face anymore. He had instantly relaxed at the sight of you, however he could feel the pang of guilt in his heart. He felt bad that he was so angry he didn't hear you and now had to run to catch up. "Didn't hear ya.", he replied as he looked towards the ground, "Sorry."

You focused on his face and realized he was hurting...again. Immediately dropping the bag and running to throw your arms around him. He welcomed your embrace as he tightly hugged back in return. "It's ok.", you coo softly. Touya simply nodded before leaning away from one another.

He drew his attention to the big bag on the ground behind you. Brows furrowed in confusion. "What's that?", Touya questions and you followed his line of sight; suddenly lighting up. "Oh, it's for you!", is your response as you run over and pick it up. Abruptly dumping it's contents onto the ground.

Touya was dumbfounded. Scattered about were his father's memorabilia: Endeavor plushes, action figures, posters, even clothing. He fixed his eyes on you, silently ordering to explain. For some reason you wore a smile on your face. He couldn't understand what reason you'd have to give him this crap.

"I know you've been extra annoyed with your dad lately, so..." As you explained your sly smile only grew more devilish. "..I thought we could have some therapy and burn this stuff. Ya know, in effigy or whatever." Your beautiful face was beeming as you awaited his answer. Knowing he'd love it...and he did.

Oh, how he loved it.

Next thing he knew he himself was all smiles. The two roasted some things individually and at the end piled whatever was left he torched. He felt free. He felt happy. Touya suddenly turned and pulled you into another tight hug, softly rocking back and forth. After a few moments they pulled apart and shared a chaste kiss on the lips.

No, I can't stop feeling like every day's exactly the same.

With a one track mind, I don't think I can change.

Trapped in memories, stuck on replay, replay, replay.

Dabi opened his eyes. Instead of seeing the green canopy and patches of blue sky on Sekoto Peak, he was in his room. Laid back on the matress. One arm behind his head as he rested it on his palm and the other hand brought his cigarette up for another drag. He spent last night dreaming about you. When he wasn't working, he was daydreaming about you for the better part of the day as well.

Night had fallen and he remembered it mentioned last night that you always worked Friday nights. He got up and stripped off his coat, replacing it with the same dark hoodie he'd been wearing over the last few nights and made his way out of his room. As he went to leave he, of course, was questioned where he was going. Only giving them "Fuck off.", before quickly disappearing into the night.

He had taken a few unnecessary turns along the way. Just incase any of them took it upon themselves to follow him, or even in the event Shigaraki actually ordered them to. After a while he slipped up his face mask and slid his hood on. Then pushed the door to the bar open and went inside.

The place was a little more crowded than he's seen it so far. Everyone eager to kick off the weekend. This time he was happy to have a bigger crowd there so he could hopefully sit amongst them unnoticed. He was lucky enough to find an unoccupied booth and slid in. Once again his breath was taken away when he saw you.

Reno and you were already working behind the bar and Emiko was serving the tables and booths again. Across the bar sat a group of women that looked to be in their early 30's. You helped Emiko bring a bunch of their drinks and shots over to the patrons. Emiko then made her way over to him with a smile and asked if he wanted his usual.

Dabi just nodded and she hurried along; then he saw you were back behind the bar. One of the older regulars put his empty bottle on the inner edge of the bar, showing he was ready for a fresh one. Before you could reach for it your cellphone went off. You pulled it out of your back jeans pocket and checked the contact ID before answering.

"Hi Dad." Well, last night he was wondering if you still talked to your parents at all. Guess that answers his question. "Nah, I'm not busy." You wear a playful smile as the guy sitting at the bar rolls his eyes. He knew you were messing with him, but he also knew you really didn't give a shit to hurry and fetch him a new beer.

You kept her line of sight forward, not looking at anyone in particular, as you carried on the conversation. You moved as you spoke and threw the empty bottle into the designated trash can. It made a loud 'clack' as it crashed into the other empty bottles.

"Uh huh...Sure...Yeah, I guess so...Alright, later Dad."

Before you hung up with your dad you had already placed a new beer in front of the waiting customer. Dabi smiled at your actions. He never expected this. Never even thought he'd see you again. Sure it was never impossible, but it had already been so long.

He had initially kept up with you in the beginning. When he first woke up, anyways. Watched you in school, with your parents and even watched you with his own siblings. It just got too hard for him.

He was already trying to harden his heart; seeing you so depressed about his death weighed on him greatly. It was hard to watch you grieve over him. To see him be the cause of your headache.

Once he started working with the League he got too busy to keep tabs. Besides, it would be safer if he were to act like he didn't know you. It was the coward's way out, and he knew that. So his feelings for you were swallowed up. He pretended they had gone up in flames with the rest of his past...but they didn't.

Oh how they didn't. 

Starts with a spark, then it's a wildfire.

Burning me up, burning me up.

I dance with demons on a high wire.

Lift me up, lifting me up.

Emiko brought Dabi his first beer of the night. As she wiped down the booth that had cleared out next to him, she called over to you. "Soo, that famous boyfriend of yours stoppin' by tonight? It's about that time!" He glanced over to see you were behind the bar, facing her. Trying to pay more attention to the glass you were in the middle of drying.

He frowned when he saw the bashful smile on your face. You checked the clock on the wall and nodded. "Yeah. He should be here soon, and technically he's not my boyfriend. Not officially." Dabi wasn't happy about a man being in her life, but he felt relief when he heard you correct that he didn't hold the boyfriend label.

"Suure.", was all Emiko replied as she made her way around the hightop tables to wipe each of them down. Dabi couldn't help but have something else to dwell over. He could find this guy and cremate him, but then he would just be the cause of more heartbreak for you.

Just then a thought popped into his head. One he did not like in the least. Emiko had called him your "famous" boyfriend? It wasn't until this moment that he remembered the information he got about Hawks being close to a girl at this bar.

Dabi didn't know how long he'd been caught up in this thoughts when the front door opened. The whole room seemed to be abuzz with murmurs in that moment. He didn't need to look to know his suspicions were correct, either. He did though. He raised his head just slightly to peer out from under his hood. The colors red and tan were the first thing his mind registered.

'It just had to be Birdbrain.'

Resentment

Dabi could tell that Hawks' eyes were trained in on you. He had that usual grin on his face that only seemed to widen as he started to make his way closer to the bar. Dabi could see he had a small box under his arm. It looked to be a box from a bakery or something.

"Hey Chickie.", the Hero greeted happily as he took a seat on one of the stools at the end. Luckily he had his back toward Dabi. So hopefully that increased the chances of him not realizing he was there at all. Unfortunately, you had that sweet smile on your face. "I brought ya somethin'.", he chirps and Hawks sets the box on the bartop. Sliding it towards you.

You raise an eyebrow suspiciously. It wasn't new for him to lavish you with gifts, but he never did it in person. 'Keeping up appearances' was always the reason. Obviously the guy had his celebrity persona to worry about. However, after growing so much closer to him, you knew the Commission had some strange hold over him.

"Go ahead.", he chuckles, "It's not gonna bite." You know him enough to know he won't lay off the cheeky act until he gets his way. So you open the box and check inside. Your mouth flew open at the sight of the treats that were inside.

"Aww birdie, thank you!" You quickly reach in and pull out a pink colored Mochi. You eye up the sweet rice dumpling. It's one of your favorites. You softly place it back in the box with the rest. "Can't wait to eat 'em later!".

You glance back up at him with an impish smile. Feeling the heat in your cheeks rise at how he's looking at you. "You sure you're a bird and not an angel?" Hawks lets out a hearty laugh. "Nah. If anythin' you're the angel around here."

Dabi was sure he was gonna be sick.

You know I lost my voice when I let the rot in.

Hard truth cuts both ways.

Pourin' out my heart, all that's unforgiven.

Washin' over me like rain.

"So, we still on for tomorrow night?" You look up to him with a blank face. Your mind cycles through different things he could be talking about. Luckily he knows how forgetful you can be sometimes. Hawks' smile drops once he realizes that you aren't answering.

"Don't tell me you forgot. The nightub?" That's right! The celebrity appearance he had scheduled and had invited you to accompany him. Once you remembered your face lit up with realization. "Ohh! Yeah we're still on. I have to go to dinner at my dad's first.", you explain with a shrug.

"Rumi's goin', right?", you ask and Hawks nods his head to confirm. "That means I'll be all alone while you guys go do your celebrity hero appearance. Sooo, Reno is commin'." You speak matter-of-factly and Hawks doesn't argue. It's only fair to you.

Suddenly at the sound of his name Reno pops up behind you. "Wow, really? I've never been to somethin' like that!" Hawks just waves him off casually. "Sure, no problem. The more the merrier."

Just then, the group of women that took up the booth at the back seemed to suddenly surround Hawks. Their squeals of delight sounding throughout the place as they began to fawn all over him. All of them speaking at once, each trying to cut off the next one.

"Oh my gosh! It's Hawks!"

"You're totally my favorite Hero!"

"I'm your biggest fan!"

"Can I get your autograph?"

"Will you take a picture with us?"

Dabi smiles when he sees you significantly roll your eyes and scoff at their behavior. Hawks immediately swivels around to greet the fans. "Hello ladies. How are you tonight?" Sometimes it still amazes you how easy he can slide into the roll when you know he's so much more than that.

Their howls of excitement over him simply asking about them could've woke the dead. Hawks continues to try and satiate them as you distract yourself and chat with Reno. Anything to ignore they're flirting. Dabi just sits and takes in the scene. He didn't know where Emiko had gone to, but figures maybe she was on break.

Moments later a pair of boots approaching him made his whole body tense up. He couldn't believe it. You were walking directly over to him. "Here ya go.", you comment merrily as you place a fresh beer in front of him. Dabi pulls out another smoke in his own attempt to not look your way. "On the house since you have to deal with this nonsense." 

You chortle at yourself. It was the least you could do since this guy had to endure these fangirls. It may not be something you're used to yet, but this isn't the first time you've had to deal with it. You didn't stick around long enough to get into conversation, though.

Dabi was sure you understood that some people don't wanna be bothered, especially after your reason for gifting him the free drink. "Thank you.", he says firmly and loud enough for you to hear. Before you turn to walk over to the next booth Dabi noticed something else about you. Not just that she smelled delightful, either. He noticed it when you had leaned to drop off his beer. The chain he seen around your neck wasn't holding a charm dangling against your cleavage. It was a ring. A promise ring.

His ring, for you.

No, I can't stop feeling like every day's exactly the same.

With a one track mind, I don't think I can change.

Trapped in memories, stuck on replay, replay, replay.

Touya had gifted a promise ring to you for your 13th birthday. He had charged his dad's credit card to purchase it. That certainly amused you. He remembered how expensive it was but that didn't matter. It was perfect for you.

A platinum silver band with two silver hearts next to each other and diamonds along the connecting edge. He wanted it to represent the bond you shared and how hard it would be to break apart. Hence the two hearts and the diamonds.

Dabi remembered how wide your eyes went at the sight of it. How his sister Fuyumi yelped in delight when you held it up. He was glad it was just the three of you at the time because he could've dropped dead from the blush on his face.

Fuyumi had quickly excused herself from your presence. Realizing you both probably wanted to be alone. After profusely thanking him and making a big deal out of it, and Touya himself, you ended up making out for a little while. It wasn't on a necklace at the time, but kept on your finger.

Despite the fact you didn't continue to wear it on your hand, you did in fact still wear it in some capacity. That meant something to him and all these memories were driving Dabi mad. He would surely lose his mind if he kept this up.

He watched you in awe. That is until Hawks grabbed you as you passed by, wrapping his arm around your midsection. He pulled you to him, close enough for him to tenderly kiss you on the cheek. Dabi swore he could feel the bile rise in his throat and swallowed thickly.

Hawks' adoring fans were still gathered around him, shocked expressions on their faces as they looked on. Some even had their mouths agape and all. After a few moments Hawks flashes that charming smile at you before releasing his hold for you to walk away.

You held your head high as you went about your work. Though a cocky smile was clearly evident on your face as you passed by the other women. You hoped your confident energy masked the heat that filled your cheeks. Not that you were embarrassed, per se. It's just that the action wasn't something he would generally do in front of others or in public.

Dabi finished his beer. Putting out his cigarette before pulling his face mask back up. He couldn't take any more of this. It was one thing to torture himself as he watched you in all your glory. However, he wouldn't subject himself having to watch you with him. Anyone but him.

Preferably no one, but what could he do. He slipped some money onto the table and slid out of the booth and headed for the door.

I've got this chip on my shoulder.

So I press the issues on sight.

For all who need introduction,

elcome to the eye of the tiger.

Dabi was finally nearing the League's bar, ready to crash into his bed. He had left your work a while ago, when he was abruptly stopped in his tracks. A distinct red feather had suddenly fallen before him, and a moment later it's owner followed suit.

Hawks forcefully shoves Dabi into the rough brick wall. "What the fuck, Birdbrain?", he cries out. Although when Dabi actually looks up he sees an absolutely feral look on Hawks' face.

He was livid.

His brows were deeply furrowed with golden eyes narrowed at Dabi. His mouth was twisted into a scowl. "Why the fuck were you there?", he questioned. His voice was low but dangerously calm. Dabi proceeded to try and ask 'Where?' but that's when Hawks raised his voice.

"Don't fuck with me!" He brought his face even closer to the villain. "Why...the fuck...were you there?" His voice had returned to a disturbingly tranquil tone as he spoke through clenched teeth. Dabi chuckled darkly at being able to rile the Hero up over this so easily.

"I was just enjoying a drink out on the town.", he replied with a smile. Hawks finally let's go of Dabi's hoodie he had been gripping and took a step back. "Don't go back there again...or else.", he commands. Dabi only holds a crooked grin and nods before walking off, leaving him behind as Hawks watches in anger.

'Go ahead. Try and stop me, Hero.'

Starts with a spark, then it's a wildfire.

Burning me up, burning me up.

I dance with demons on a high wire.

Lift me up, lifting me up.

It's a wildfire.