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Another day in Musutafu start for our favorite hero. He flies in the blue sky while looking anyone needs help. He love helping people. Old people and their heavy shopping. Young parents with their criyng babies. Teeenagers and their ego.
But at the beginning of the afternoon, he thinks about Toya, Dabi, a former villain whose quirk is fire, his love. Tonight, they have their first date to get to know each other better. The only information he has about Toya is his blue eyes that reflect the entire ocean. The other things are left unsaid.
Keigo knows he loves Toya. He loves everything about him.
“It’s Hawks” A woman shoots in the street.
“You need help?” The flying hero asks when he touches the ground.
“No!”
Hero is reassured, he can't wait to get home to get ready. Get ready for the first date with Toya.
The journey to his house is calm. Nobody needs his help or a photo or an autograph with him. He landed on his balcony delicately. He must not damage his feathers or his body. Everything must be perfect for tonight.
He goes to his room, and he smiles in the mirror. The restaurant they go is so funny with his thematic about ocean. Keigo chose it thinking about Toya’s eyes. Once in front of his dressing room, he chooses his best outfit. A midnight blue ensemble, like the flames of his date.
“Hey hero!” Toya shouts as he enters the living room uninvited. He did this often when he was with the LOV.” You forget our date?”
“No Toya.” The hero smiles when he sees Toya, this one is still as beautiful.
Dabi doesn't know what to say when he sees Hawks, he's handsome, he knows it, but he will never admit it to himself.
The two smile at each other without saying anything and then leave for the restaurant.
“Do you have a reservation?” The hand waiter asks.
“Yes, in the name of Takami.” Hawks immediately responds a little stressed about what's next.
Keigo and Toya are then shown sitting at a table lit by the soft light of a candle.
« It’s beautiful. » Keigo said.
« Like you. » Dabi retorts even though he immediately wants to go back a minute in time.
Hawks blushed but quickly recovered. The waiter brings them the menu. The two young men then think about what they would like without speaking. It is Toya who finally breaks the ice.
“Why did you invite me on a date when you can have anyone you want? » Dabi asks.
« Because it’s you. A former vilain with scars and a painful past but also with beautiful eyes and a foolproof repartee. And I think that’s what I like.”
Dabi decides not to answer. The waiter returns and the two order their appetizers and a cocktail.
« And you, why did you accept this date ? » Hawks asks.
« I don’t really know. » Dabi sighs. « You are a hero and I hate hero. But you are also Hawks, the hero who never really knew where he belonged. »
« I think it’s a good explication. »
The waiter then returns with their starters. The two begin to eat in quiet silence.
« We know each other's pasts so just tell me what you like about me? » Hawks asks.
« There I recognize Keigo Takami?” Dabi smiles. “And I like your feathers. They are so strong yet so sensitive at the same time. I love your vulnerability with their.”
“Oh my god, you like it when I’m more fragile. I recognize Toya Todoroki's behavior there.”
« Nobody change, hero ! »
Hawks laughs because Dabi has a reason. No one can truly change their inner self. Their appetizers are finally finished and they're already ordering their main course. It arrives with a speed that even Hawks envies at times.
“What would you have liked to do if you hadn't been a hero? » Dabi asks this and Hawks is surprised. Dabi is really curious about him.
« I don’t know. You know I've been in hero training since I was a little kid. » Hawks answers while thinking. What would he have done if he hadn't been a hero? “I think I would have still worked rescuing people. It's my deep nature, after all. Maybe in the medical field or something like that. »
« Even without knowing you, I would have known you were going to say that. You're predictable, but I like that. » Dabi replies with a smile gracing his lips.
« And you ? » Hawks asks curiously.
« I saw myself dying before I came of age isn't the answer you're looking for. So I'm going to say hero. » Dabi answers before quickly continuing. « And before you asking it out, no, it's not just my dad's conditioning. »
« That's a weird answer, but it fits you. »
The two young men then finish their dishes. Then dessert arrives, and both are impatient. They toast to their luck at being there.
« I know everything you've done wrong, so tell me the nicest thing you've ever done. » Keigo asks with a wicked smile.
“When I was on the streets, I spent time with an organization that helped abandoned animals.”
“Oh my god, you have a heart!” Keigo smiles.
“Shut up hero!” Toya sighs, but a faint smile graces her lips and blushing cheekbones. “And you, tell me all the horrible things you've done and let me love you anyway. After all, we all have our ugly duckling sides.”
« The long list of murders committed in the name of heroes is the answer you're looking for. But I prefer to say "not attending your funeral." In my opinion, that's far worse than anything.”
“Maybe but it’s your answer. And it’s perfect for me.”
They then finish their dessert, and Keigo insists on paying. When they step outside, the fresh air is pleasant. The two adults set off, not really knowing where they're going.
« I love you ! » Keigo says this without much hope that Toya will hear him.
« Me too. » Toya responds. « I love you ! »
Keigo then looks at Toya, blushing.
A breath envelops them, like an angel trying to protect them.
Under a starry night, they exchange a sweet kiss.
This date went well.
The rest can only be joyful.