"rules"//dabihawks

08

Dabi kept his distance for the time being, knowing that Hawks couldn't care less, but for him it was a whole different story. His roommate must have not noticed his change in attitude, maybe it was because he started his internship, and barely had time to lounge around in their apartment. But when it came to one-night stands, he was never busy. Touya had been struggling to find pleasure as well, signing up on dating apps and going on blind dates. He soon grew tired of this routine as well, because none of them satisfied him the way he wanted to.

It was now around early afternoon, where Keigo, Touya, and Shigaraki were spread on the couch, with a sit com playing on the tv. Keigo had made the effort of delivering drinks and snacks to the table for their use.

"How are you guys holding with the apartment? Must be nice not living in the dorms" Shigaraki asked grabbing one of the beers on the table and made contact with his lips. The best friends exchanged looks and chuckled.

"It's great living alone, I love the freedom"

"I wish I could say the same"

Touya bit his lip, noticing that his comment came off as anything except for polite. The blonde boy raised his eyebrow at him but shook his head as a response.

"He's just bothered that I bring chicks over every now and then"

"And you're awfully loud when they come too"

Their was a passive aggressive atmosphere stirring up in the air, and Shigaraki attempted to be a buffer.

"Well Touya, if it's any help, you can always sleep with me at the dorms, my roomie left and I certainly don't mind you staying with me"

"That won't be necessary..As much I hate hearing Kei get called a bunch of bdsm names, I enjoy the apartment"

"That's cool then, but if he gets too annoying at one point,  let me take you out for a meal"

"Are you asking Dabi out?"

Hawks's statement silences the room and Touya widens his eyes. Suddenly all his sentences were making sense, they were clicking. Shigaraki had a crush on him, and even went as far as asking him to stay with him. He couldn't decipher whether or not Keigo cared at all, but he tried not to analyze it too much.

"Yeah, so what?"

"I never pegged you to be the type"

"It's just that since Touya always tell me about his failed hookups and relationships, I figured I had a shot"

"Huh? Dabi told me that he's been getting dicked down left and right, right?"

He looked over at his roommate who seemed to be sweating slightly. He had
been caught in a lie, could it possibly get any worse? Why would he lie about his sex life? So he wouldn't feel left out? This confused Keigo to extremes he couldn't begin to explain.

"I'll consider your invitation, thanks, Shig"

"Hey scar bitch, I asked a question"

"We can talk about that later"

Touya showed a face of relief knowing he had temporary evaded the situation, it was a good thing Shigaraki was still here, acting as a happy medium for both of them.

For the rest of his stay, Shigaraki and company watched the show displayed on the screen, sharing fake laughs and tense comments. He eventually got the message to leave, reminded Dabi of his offer and shortly left.

As soon as he closed the door, Keigo immediately look at his black haired friend.

"Why have you been lying to me?"

"I have not, don't get your panties in a bunch"

"You've been telling Shiggy that every guy who crossed your path haven't worked out for you"

"What the fuck does it matter to you? You wouldn't understand shit"

"I'm deadass your best friend who lives with you, I'd at least think you would tell me shit"

"I just haven't like the hookups I've had, hence why I don't stay with them"

"But you've told me about those guys and they're exactly you're type" Keigo began to sound irritated at Touya's gradual denial. He couldn't handle this nonesense any longer, and Dabi was also at his breaking point.

"So what's the point of lying to me?"

"Fuck off, it's not that big of a deal"

"Do you really believe I haven't noticed you acting weird around me?"

"You really have a load of shit up there don't cha?"

There they were, arguing in the living room, pointing at each other. Some would say they look like a married couple quarreling, but that wasn't the case.

"What is it? Do you feel left out that I'm getting some action and you're not?"

"No"

"Do you just feel lonely at night?"

"No"

"Are you jealous of me?"

"No"

"Are you... jealous of those girls?"

That's when the mood changed completely, it was no longer an argument but a moment of suspense that haunted them. Dabi sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose. "Don't flatter yourself" Hawks looked away almost displeased at his answer and crossed his arms. Was he expecting a yes? Should I tell him? The hope began to surge in Touya once again.

"Fine, if you say so, just don't lie again you fucker" Hawks said began heading to his room and opening the door.

"But.. what if I were jealous of those girls.."

Those words made Hawks turn around and face his friend, who know had a face of no emotions, he was serious this time.

"Wait.. Dabi... do you..?"

"Shut up"

"Oh boy! Scar face likes me?!"

The comment made him drown in embarrassment. Touya couldn't believe he let such a reckless phrase slip from his mouth. The sensation that he got was overwhelming. His crush was laughing at him. He had to go.

"I knew this was never gonna work, I'm leaving"

"Wait! Dabi you weren't serious were you? C'mon.. I mean you know we can't.."

His words only made the boy feel worse as he was seen picking up a handful of his essential belongings. Keigo slowly but surely began to build panic at this sight. Soon enough they were both at the door, still growling at each other.

"I can't live here anymore, I'm sorry"

"Don't be like that! Do you want me to stop sleeping around? Start doing chores again? I can clean now, take your shifts"

"No, I suggest you find a new roommate"

With those last words, he reaches for the doorknob, hoping that Hawks would stop him and hug, tell him it was going to be alright, that he was madly in love with him too, but it was all in his head.

"At least tell me where the fuck you're staying!"

"With Shigaraki"